<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Don't expect Josh Howard's contract to be settled before the Oct. 31 deadline. More likely, he will go through this season, then become a restricted free agent next summer. The Mavericks still have every intention of wrapping him up with a long-term deal. It just isn't likely to happen until next summer. ... Elsewhere on the contract front, the team option on the fourth year of Devin Harris' contract has been exercised, president Donnie Nelson said. Harris is one year behind Howard on his rookie contract. ... Coach Avery Johnson called off Thursday night's practice, saying that the players needed to get their legs back underneath them. Instead of the workout, the Mavs had a team dinner at a Fort Worth steakhouse. Johnson promised "a pretty tough day" today, ending with a scrimmage that will wrap up the team's time in Denton. </div> Source
<div class="quote_poster">2MuchPressure Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The Mavericks are deeper than Mark Foley in little boys pants. Do I hear championship ?</div> why isnt this guy suspended
<div class="quote_poster">jefferson Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">why isnt this guy suspended</div> Because he's funny - grow some balls son.
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/426...ss_than_prince/ It says that Josh Howards was offered 5 year deal worth 20 mill less than Prince's 5 year deal. Prince deal is 49 mill over 5 years. Howard @ 29 mill over 5 years? Kind of seems considerably low for an athletic SF/PF who seems to play hard and is difficult to defend, and is quick enough to defend smaller players.
Thats ridiculous. Even at close to 50 mil over 5 years I think he's worth the money. He will only get better, and as Dirk starts to fade he will be reaching his prime as one of the top SFs in the NBA.
