It would be nice if an admin would pin my free agency topic, as well as this one. I know for a fact mavsfan as looked at the free agent one, but did not pin it. It's the offseason, these topics should be pinned. I'll start off with the recent rumor: <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The most recent rumor, late Friday, involved James going to Dallas in a package for guard Marquis Daniels, but Colangelo wouldn't comment when reached Friday afternoon.</div> That's a pretty good trade imo, Mike James is a very underrated perimeter defender, and can hit the long ball. He would be a nice guard to have in our three guard lineup, Terry, Harris and James. And can step in a starter role in case of injury. Top it off, being close friends with Avery, I do see where the rumor has some juice.
That could be pretty decent for both teams. Daniels would give them depth because he can play the 2-3 and even some time at the 1.
The one thing I remember Mike James for though, is getting thrown out of game 7 vs. the Mavs 2 yrs ago. It could be nothing, but could it be bad between him and DA?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dmoney0199 @ Jun 25 2006, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The mavs already have 2pg's i guess if they do this they think that JT might leave</div>I don't think that's why, but it's definitely good to have a backup either way. The JET isn't a pure point guard, Marquis certainly isn't a point guard, and Harris isn't a perimeter threat. I can't imagine the Mavs trading just Daniels for him, I guess that's where the package comes into play.
I hope Dallas doesn't trade Daniels for James. Mike James is a punk and until last year was a spare. He only did well in his contract year and was being selfish in the process to pad his stats.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I hope Dallas doesn't trade Daniels for James. Mike James is a punk and until last year was a spare. He only did well in his contract year and was being selfish in the process to pad his stats.</div> Please, he was one of the key factors in the Pistons championship run. Last year, he had a more of a open run and he took it. What did you expect with his numbers when he goes from bench player to starter. And what makes him a punk? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The mavs already have 2pg's i guess if they do this they think that JT might leave</div> No, if Mavs are going to run both Terry and Harris in the backcourt, another pg is needed. Three guard lineup, plus James plays good perimeter d and can hit the long ball. He can be our Tim Hardaway when he was here, 6th man type role.
I think the mavs will play Terry and Harris occassionally together but not be dependant on it. I think Daniels should start to allow Harris to be that spark off the bench. Here is how I think the lineup should be next year.SG Daniels 16mpg/Stackhouse 20 minutes/Terry 12mpgPG Terry 24mpg/ Harris 24mpg
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Van Gundy knows, though, that the Rockets will face a fair bit of competition for the 31-year-old. Dallas coach Avery Johnson is another big fan of James' confidence and toughness and is said to like the idea of playing James and Jason Terry together. Potential stumbling blocks for the Mavs: James wants a five-year deal and Dallas prefers a three-year arrangement ... and the Raptors have apparently rebuffed a sign-and-trade offer from the Mavs featuring swingman Marquis Daniels. Daniels is almost certain to be moved this off-season, but it remains to be seen if the Raps will attempt to get something back for James via sign-and-trade or simply let him go after Friday night's trade for James' replacement: Milwaukee's T.J. Ford.</div> The Mike James stuff seems to be legit. I honestly would take him for the MLE. I think he would be a nice pickup, while we could use Daniels to land us a big man. The article makes no sense because Raptors can't rebuff our proposal because at the time James is a free agent and we can't make a trade regarding a free agent til July 15. So it could still be on the table. Especially since Raptors could use a swingman. Avery is definately building this team with his guys, Ager was his, now he's after James. In addition, Donnie Nelson has said they will try and resign Benga. I'm hoping we use the LLE on him. Rawle and Powell have team options and don't require any exceptions. Their simply on the team unless we decide to not pick up their option. I don't see that happening so expect both to stay. Griff looks like the odd man out and Van Horn is gone.
I think the Mike James stuff is for real, even if it doesn't happen.Mike James might have overperformed in his contract year, ie. Dampier, but on our team, with Terry, Harris, and Anger, we dont need him to be a major factor, just to come in and provide something most of the time, or when needed, like Stack.I mean c'mon, Dirk, Terry, Howard, Stack, Mike James with Harris and Anger as well would make this team very potent offensively, even more so than last year...and all they would do in this scenerio is add James and Anger, but that could make all the difference in the world.Plus that scenerio makes the Mavs much better defensively, esepecially on the perimiter.As for Powell and Marshall...if we add James, Marshall might spend the whole year in the NBDL, I think the Mavs would keep him. And I think if Pitznoggle or Buckman play up to the talent I think they have, one, or both, could beat out Powell to make the roster as a backup for Dirk...as both have just as much toughness as Powell, but both are much better offensively IMO.Of course if the Mavs don't keep Mbenga or KVH, than I think you'll see Powell, Buckman, and Pitznoggle possibly on the roster as backup bigs for sure...since that would basically just leave Dirk, Damp, and Diop as the bigs from last year's roster.Just my thoughts on it.
Lets get one thing straight. Mike James is not a good defender. I've seen him play in Toronto and point guards consistently go right by him. He is undersized at the 2 so he is very similar to Terry in that way though he has a selfish streak in him that will piss people off just like Stackhouse. Dallas would be forced to go small if they add him. I would be fine to just add Eddie House.
I'd be fine with Mike James if he's not overpriced. Daniels is really the odd man out here and doesn't fit into the system, so that would be a good trade for both sides. I don't think it'll happen, though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>As for Powell and Marshall...if we add James, Marshall might spend the whole year in the NBDL, I think the Mavs would keep him.</div> Marshall can spend his time in the dleague but he will still count towards the roster. Couple people still don't get how the league works. For instance with our team, Pavel, Powell and Marshall spent time in the league. But their still on our 15 man roster, sending them down does not open a roster spot. Just want to clear that up if we sent Marshall to the dleague, he will still be on our roster. If your saying Marshall will be cut and go to dleague, we lose his rights and another team can pick him up. I think both Buckman and Pittsnogle won't make the roster, were tight as is and neither fit the athletic big 4 Avery wants to bring in. Were moving in another direction of Van Horn types as stated in the Star Telegram. Reggie Evans and Lorenzen Wright are two names that were brought up. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Lets get one thing straight. Mike James is not a good defender. I've seen him play in Toronto and point guards consistently go right by him. He is undersized at the 2 so he is very similar to Terry in that way though he has a selfish streak in him that will piss people off just like Stackhouse. Dallas would be forced to go small if they add him. I would be fine to just add Eddie House.</div> Good job watching him play in Toronto. Did you bother watching him anywhere else such as with the Celts, Pistons and Rockets where he did come off the bench to play d and was not selfish? Also, I find it funny how you like Ager but it has been said he likes to chunk it up as well and his perimeter d is not as good as advertised(said by Michigan State fans who I think know about him then we do at this point). Go ahead and judge James who played on a team that did not care about defense and more about scoring points. Oh and I see your mad about going small but your all for that against Suns and when Harris starts. What a hyprocrite. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I'd be fine with Mike James if he's not overpriced. Daniels is really the odd man out here and doesn't fit into the system, so that would be a good trade for both sides. I don't think it'll happen, though.</div> Me either, but there is talks.
At least when Dallas goes small with Harris they have a speed advantage. That is not the case with Mike James and Terry. James would be a good 6th man but is not starter worthy similar to Stackhouse. No more black holes needed on this team. Also I didn't say Maurice Ager should be starting either unless he plays great defense which is still unknown. Also Rockets fans will give you the same complaint about Mike James. He is selfish and a cancer in the locker room.
This reminds me of Stackhouse. And Nick Van Exel, kind of.I really don't think we're getting James, and even if we did, Dirk (okay, Stack) would bitchslap some sense into him if he opened his mouth. Or we'd just trade him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>At least when Dallas goes small with Harris they have a speed advantage. That is not the case with Mike James and Terry.</div> Are you telling me Terry and James are slow? I'm not even going to respond because there are things that James can do, Harris can not(shoot, better range, defense, mentality). And that's where I see the effect James can have. Harris can get better at those things with time, James would be a nice rub off for Harris. But that's a three guard rotation would thrive under Avery. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>James would be a good 6th man but is not starter worthy similar to Stackhouse. No more black holes needed on this team. Also I didn't say Maurice Ager should be starting either unless he plays great defense which is still unknown.</div> Exactly the position he would playing here. Stackhouse is going to be gone soon and James would replace him. And I did not note you said Ager should be starting. But you said you liked what you heard about the kid, but he's basically a younger Stackhouse with better d. But you like him, but not Stack? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Also Rockets fans will give you the same complaint about Mike James. He is selfish and a cancer in the locker room.</div> So why are Rocket fans wanting him back? Also, what makes him a cancer, I haven't heard any problems with him and he was practically fine coming off the bench for them, and in Detroit/Boston. Seems to me your judging him with his play for the Raptors and that's bullsh**. Because our team/management/coaching is not in disarray like they were last year(referring to Raps org.).
Mike James would be a nice addition to our lineup, and would give us a very good 4 guard lineup with Terry, Harris, James, and Anger...not a 3 guard lineup like I keep hearing.But I disagree where someone said James is a better defender and tougher mentally than Harris...I think Harris actuall edges him out after playing 2 years under a tough coach in Avery, but James is obviously better shooter, with better range.Why don't we just wait to see what happens here...I know there are more teams interested in him, plus if he doesn come here, it'll be Avery, his close freind, that brings him in...I dont' think we'll have any issues with him, cause Avery, Terry, or maybe even Dirk would tell him what's up.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Ugh, do I need to find some Mike James quotes...</div> Yea he makes some dumb comments but I think he's someone you want on your team rather then play against. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>But I disagree where someone said James is a better defender and tougher mentally than Harris...I think Harris actuall edges him out after playing 2 years under a tough coach in Avery</div> I said it and I stand by it. Harris had one great series and really did not show up against the Suns or Heat. They played him off the drive and made him a jump shooter. In addition, he was just not there mentally. He can play erratic at times, hence the turnovers he has when he flies up the court with no control. Those will be fixed with time, but James plays under more control and under pressure then Harris right now. I like Harris but he stills need a season under his belt. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>would give us a very good 4 guard lineup with Terry, Harris, James, and Anger...not a 3 guard lineup like I keep hearing.</div> That only happens if Ager really plays his butt off during the summer and shows something to Avery. I doubt that happens and he will not get much time at the beginning. Even Donnie said he expects zero minutes at the start for Ager. He's playing behind too many guys.
You got to be kidding. Harris is a much better defender and eventually will be a better passer and is able to run the point better than Mike James. It seems to me you only look at the stats and not the intangibles. The problem I have with Mike James is he holds the ball too long and he is a little slow on defense. He hardly got any minutes in the playoffs with Detroit and in Houston he was playing with Mcgrady and Yao so that was the perfect situation for him. Harris compliments Terry better than Mike James but James would be solid coming off the bench if Harris and Terry start.
