<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Dallas Morning News - Even though the Mavericks have every intention to sign Josh Howard to a long-term contract, it is unlikely to be settled before the October 31st deadline. Howard will be able to become a restricted free agent next summer and a deal is likely to be reached then.</div> Source Maybe there is still a little chance he can come to Orlando?
<div class="quote_poster">Swish15 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Source Maybe there is still a little chance he can come to Orlando?</div> what is Dallas' cap situation like?
<div class="quote_poster">MickyEyez Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">what is Dallas' cap situation like?</div> They are way over, but they have his bird rights, so they can pretty much pay him whatever he/they wants.
The Mavericks and Josh Howard aren't making much progress. Start praying boys and girls. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Dallas Morning News - Josh Howard and the Mavericks aren't making much progress in their contract negotiations, as the forward is looking for a deal similar to the one signed by Tayshaun Prince last October. "The first number that came out [from the Mavs] wasn't anywhere near what Tayshaun makes," Howard said. "It was for five years, but it was $20 million less." "It's a negotiation," Donnie Nelson said. "Sometimes they move quickly and sometimes they move slowly. Everyone's worst-case scenario is not such a terrible thing – to wait until next summer. Nobody should sign a deal they're not comfortable with."</div> Source
