Semi OT: Deron Williams will opt OUT of contract

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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Considering how many teams will have cap space this summer, it is very possible that some team will throw big money at him. I just hope they wait until AFTER we've used up our cap space.
     
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    Rhal Well-Known Member

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    Unless its a max deal kinda, makes sense for batum to wait tell the few marque guys are gone so teams pancc thinking they'll get nothing and overpay him.

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    How about an owner who isn't a complete basketcase recluse?
     
  4. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    He's no recluse. You're just mad that no one likes your hamburger stand.

    I've seen owners come and go longer than you've been alive, and the only Lakers, Sonics, Grizzlies, or Blazers owner who was less reclusive than Allen was Sam Schulman.

    You may be new to capitalism, so I'll fill you in--very rich people avoid the hoi polloi, for many good reasons.
     
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    The Dallas' sun is much more appealing than Portland, especially for a guy who's from there.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Good point, 60 more days of sun here in Houston than Portland, so I assume Dallas is right about there as well
     
  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    How enjoyable will that sun be when Dirk retires and Deron is the only good player left on that team? They have zero young guys, their vets are ancient, and the team borderline shitty as it is.
     
  8. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    With Cuban's track record of wheeling and dealing and attracting guys to come play there I doubt Deron is too worried about it
     
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  9. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    I have a feeling he wants Williams and Howard. I suspect he will trade dirk and resigned Jason terry for Dwight next season. It could be relayed that Cuban can just wait one year and just get him for free.
     

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