Trade Talk. Cap Gymnastics. A Surprise Phone Call. A Short-Handed Scrimmage. It's All Part Of 'The Anatomy Of A Day In The Mavs' Trade-Deadline Life.'
The first soon-to-be-public domino topples innocuously enough, with Dallas Mavericks rookie center AJ Hammons showing up for work in Frisco, expecting to be a starter for Wednesday nights D-League game between the Mavs affiliate the Texas Legends vs. the LA D-Fenders.
At 3:36, I receive a text.
Hammons is being recalled by the Mavs today.
And right about at this time, Legends coach Bob MacKinnon contacts Hammons.
Youre going downtown, MacKinnon tells the kid.
I ask a Mavs staffer if Hammons hurry-up drive south down the Tollway (a move made official at 3:49) had anything to do with the possibility of a trade-deadline-centered Dallas roster shuffle.
You could surmise that, yes, he tells me.
And then comes a Mavs practice. (It is suggested to me that the workout is largely a scrimmage, and that coach Rick Carlisle will supervise another scrimmage on Thursday as the team comes back from its All-Star Break and preps for a Friday game at Minnesota and a Saturday AAC meeting with Boogie Cousins Pelicans). And it is a Mavs practice that does not feature Andrew Bogut or Deron Williams.
We were just told a trade might happen, J.J. Barea reveals to the media collected downtown. So theyre not here.
Both sit out, protectively bubble-wrapped in order to be safely delivered to their new teams by the 2 p.m. Thursday deadline if the Mavs can procure from suitors just the right future-value bounty.
Says Carlisle: If it turns out they're not here, they're not here and this is what we got. And if there are trades, there's a chance there's going to be some players coming back that could help us. But we'll see. We'll know by 2 o'clock tomorrow, and we'll go from there.
That players coming back part is a significant revelation to those of you whove been following how a D-Will-to-Cleveland trade might have to work. More on that below
Assorted other vignettes, takes and dominos as part ofThe Anatomy Of A Day In The Mavs Trade-Deadline Life:
*Just 24 hours earlier, Dallas discusses with Utah the idea of trading Williams to the Jazz. Its not an unappealing idea to D-Will (who once played in Utah and owns a home there and would seemingly waive his trade-veto rights to return). Im told Utah is not enthralled with the idea of sacrificing whatever first-rounder (the Jazz have a cache of them) Dallas is asking for. But at least the conversations are on and inside the Mavs headquarters on Wednesday morning, the idea remains a topic of discussion.
*The same is true of the concept of a Bogut trade to Boston(details here), though a source continues to tell me that a bigger shoe needs to drop first for the Celtics before they turn to the idea of giving up a 2018-or-later pick for the center.
*Mavs GM Donnie Nelson is the point man on many of the conversations, including the in-house ones in which the staff discusses ideas to pursue the likes of Utahs Derrick Favors and Detroits Andre Drummond. Assistant Michael Finley is a key voice in the room.
*At some point after 10:37 a.m., the D-Will-to-Utah talks are supplemented by D-Will-to-Cleveland talks. This is happy news inside Dallas HQ; the Mavs believe this is the Cavs long-sought-after target. Maybe theyre right but in the early afternoon Im told Cleveland is also willing to ask Mario Chalmers to come off the couch to serve as the off-the-bench playmaker LeBron James desires.
*The ideal Deron trade brings back nothing but picks; theres no desire to let a Channing Frye or a Man Shumpert clog the Mavs summer salary cap. So there are complicated ways to pull that off. A three-way involving another team, and letting the Cavs player go somewhere other than Dallas. A complicated swap with the Cavs that involves not only Deron but Bogut, too. All these are considered by Mark Cuban and staff keeping in mind that because of Utahs cap situation (as compared to Clevelands) a D-Will trade to the Jazz requires no filler, no matching, no cap gymnastics.(See David Lord's incomparable insight into these "deeply involved'' trade talks here.)
*Take this as either a) a sign that Deron and/or Bogut deal(s) are going down or b) that the Mavs are really, really doing their just-in-case preparatory homework. But consider the Mavs roster post-trade. If Carlisles forecast is right and Dallas gets some players coming back, this isnt an issue.
Or
Two players go out and fewer than two players come back. Its so feasible that the Mavs staff decides it had better assemble a list of D-League prospects, a list of guys on the couch, a list of prospects playing in China who will soon be eligible to sign NBA deals.
How real am I being about this concept? Im giving you names. If the Mavs have roster vacancies, they will consider quickly sending out weekend feelers to D-Leaguer Jalen Jones (of Maine and formerly of Texas A&M), to Manny Harris and Pierre Jackson (of the Legends), to Ray McCallum (now on his second 10-day with the Hornets), to Briante Weber (the D-League star now on a 10-day with Golden State), maybe to the aforementioned Chalmers, and eventually, when his China service is done, to J.J. Hickson, the former Wizards big man.
*The organization is still struggling to wrap its collective head around the ideas of being non-competitive, of tanking, of organic tanking. Somebody on the staff mentions out-loud how Boogie and The Brow are almost certain to lead New Orleans to a charge for the No. 8 spot in the West playoffs, leaving Dallas in the lottery dust.
I dont know what Carlisles private reply to that is. I know his public answer.
Were in a dynamic business, he says to the Wednesday afternoon media. Theres plenty going on.
Visit link:
Anatomy Of A Day In The Mavs' Trade-Deadline Life - Scout
- Anatomy of a Fly - SIFF 2009 Fly Documentary - Video [Last Updated On: January 14th, 2013] [Originally Added On: January 14th, 2013]
- Grey's Anatomy Sneak Peek 9.11 - The End is the Beginning is the End (6) - Video [Last Updated On: January 15th, 2013] [Originally Added On: January 15th, 2013]
- Anatomy of the sangeet! - Video [Last Updated On: January 18th, 2013] [Originally Added On: January 18th, 2013]
- Go Anatomy for iPad - Video [Last Updated On: January 19th, 2013] [Originally Added On: January 19th, 2013]
- Grey's Anatomy - Callie and Arizona "We don't have to move yet" 9x16 - Video [Last Updated On: February 22nd, 2013] [Originally Added On: February 22nd, 2013]
- Imaging of Petrous bone anatomy (Sep 2013) - Dr Mamdouh Mahfouz (In Arabic) - Video [Last Updated On: January 14th, 2014] [Originally Added On: January 14th, 2014]
- Anatomy in the Yahoo! Directory [Last Updated On: January 21st, 2014] [Originally Added On: January 21st, 2014]
- Let's Play Minecraft - Episode 87 - Geoff's Anatomy - Video [Last Updated On: January 26th, 2014] [Originally Added On: January 26th, 2014]
- Cat Anatomy Pg. 25 Lab Notes - Video [Last Updated On: February 2nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: February 2nd, 2014]
- Spinal Pathways Tracts Part 1 Introduction Anatomy Tutorial - Video [Last Updated On: February 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: February 9th, 2014]
- Galway health app firm joins US academy [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy season 10 episode 18 airs tonight: Power through [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy Recap: A Vicious Viral Infection Puts Everyone At Risk [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy Recap: "You Be Illin'" [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy season 10, episode 19 stills show Cristinas big moment [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Review: 'Your Inner Fish' on PBS imparts smart human anatomy lesson [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Fantastically Creepy Images and Tales From The Morbid Anatomy Anthology [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Step Brothers- Anatomy Movements - Video [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Matt Lloyd: Anatomy of a $315k / Month Business - Video [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Guitar Anatomy | Minute Music School - Video [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Anatomy Mnemonics - Chapter 3 : Nervous System - DoctorKC - Video [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Bates Motel: Anatomy of a Scene: Bradley Shoots Gil (S2) - Video [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- Innovation at Stanford Anatomy - Video [Last Updated On: April 9th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 9th, 2014]
- The science of anatomy is undergoing a revival [Last Updated On: April 10th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 10th, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy: Will Alex Really Leave Grey Sloan Memorial? [Last Updated On: April 10th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 10th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy season 10 episode 19 airs tonight: A major award [Last Updated On: April 10th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 10th, 2014]
- Anatomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [Last Updated On: April 10th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 10th, 2014]
- anatomy man 3d visual effects - Video [Last Updated On: April 10th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 10th, 2014]
- Talk about human anatomy - part 1 - Video [Last Updated On: April 10th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 10th, 2014]
- Bootstraps - I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Video [Last Updated On: April 10th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 10th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy Recap: Cristinas Career Hits A Major Milestone [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy season 10, episode 20 stills, synopsis: Trouble in paradise? [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Anatomy - New World Encyclopedia - Info:Main Page - New ... [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- anatomy (biology) -- Encyclopedia Britannica [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Jean Sives ITEC Anatomy and Physiology Testimonial - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Grey Text Anatomy - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- The Devil Wears Prada - Anatomy (HD GUITAR COVER) - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- 'Joe' | Anatomy of a Scene w/ Director David Gordon Green | The New York Times - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- 'Fame' by Mree (Grey's Anatomy 10x19) - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Tessa Ferrer Joins the Cast of Extant! Grey's Anatomy Cast-Off Books New Gig on CBS' Summer Series - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Brain anatomy differences between deaf, hearing depend on first language learned [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Captain America Winter Soldier | Anatomy of a Movie - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy After Show Season 1 Episode 13 "I'm Winning" | AfterBuzz TV - Video [Last Updated On: April 15th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 15th, 2014]
- Spoiler Chat: Scoop on Grey's Anatomy, Orphan Black, The Mindy Project, The Blacklist and More [Last Updated On: April 16th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 16th, 2014]
- Anatomy of a recall [Last Updated On: April 16th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 16th, 2014]
- NBME Shelf Exam - Case Files Series App - Anatomy - Video [Last Updated On: April 16th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 16th, 2014]
- Radius and ulna - Anatomy tutorial (Preview) | Kenhub - Video [Last Updated On: April 16th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 16th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy Season 10 Spoilers: Finale Teases Traumatic Ending; Will Cristina Yang Be Killed Off In Episode 24? [Last Updated On: April 17th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 17th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy season 10, episode 20 airs tonight: Having faith [Last Updated On: April 17th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 17th, 2014]
- (WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS) Game of Thrones Season 4: Anatomy of a Scene - The Royal Wedding (HBO) - Video [Last Updated On: April 17th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 17th, 2014]
- Heart anatomy - Video [Last Updated On: April 17th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 17th, 2014]
- Heart anatomy 3 Left & Right pulmonary veins, ascending aorta, left common carotid - Video [Last Updated On: April 17th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 17th, 2014]
- Heart anatomy 2 tricuspid valve, bicuspid valve - Video [Last Updated On: April 17th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 17th, 2014]
- Flash Brain Anatomy Review - Video [Last Updated On: April 17th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 17th, 2014]
- Anatomy of the 2014 Birdathon [Last Updated On: April 18th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 18th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy Season 10 Spoilers: Episode 23 And 24 Titles Leaked Online; Song-Based Titles Gives Fans Clues Of ... [Last Updated On: April 18th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 18th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy Recap: Does Cristina Yang Win The Harper-Avery Award? [Last Updated On: April 18th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 18th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy season 10, episode 20 recap: Making mistakes [Last Updated On: April 18th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 18th, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy Recap: "Go It Alone" [Last Updated On: April 18th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 18th, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy: April & Jackson Need To Make Their Marriage Work [Last Updated On: April 18th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 18th, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy Music Season 10x20 Aron Wright Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Video [Last Updated On: April 18th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 18th, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy Cast - How To Save A Life - Video [Last Updated On: April 19th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 19th, 2014]
- ReVamp - The Anatomy Of A Nervous Breakdown: On The Sideline - Philly 2014 - Video [Last Updated On: April 19th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 19th, 2014]
- Twisted Mind Anatomy - Don't Run Away EP - Video [Last Updated On: April 19th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 19th, 2014]
- Anatomy of a Landscape trailer - Video [Last Updated On: April 19th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 19th, 2014]
- Advanced Anatomy - Video [Last Updated On: April 19th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 19th, 2014]
- anatomy study - Video [Last Updated On: April 21st, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 21st, 2014]
- |An anatomy of a Rabbit - Video [Last Updated On: April 21st, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 21st, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy 10x21 "Change Of Heart" - Farewell to Cristina - ABC HD promo #1 - Video [Last Updated On: April 21st, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 21st, 2014]
- Anatomy of Cosplay: LIVE Q&A (with Sam & Mae!) - Video [Last Updated On: April 21st, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 21st, 2014]
- DJ Tennis - Anatomy (North Lake Remix) - Video [Last Updated On: April 21st, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 21st, 2014]
- ITEC Anatomy & Physiology Testimonial by Kerry Howard - Video [Last Updated On: April 21st, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 21st, 2014]
- The anatomy of a sexuality class [Last Updated On: April 22nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 22nd, 2014]
- Human body - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [Last Updated On: April 22nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 22nd, 2014]
- 'Fading Gigolo' | Anatomy of a Scene w/ Director John Turturro | The New York Times - Video [Last Updated On: April 22nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 22nd, 2014]
- Guitar Anatomy - Part 1 - Video [Last Updated On: April 22nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 22nd, 2014]
- Anatomy Scan At 19Weeks 3Days - Video [Last Updated On: April 22nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 22nd, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy After Show Season 10 Episode 20 "Go It Alone" | AfterBuzz TV - Video [Last Updated On: April 22nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 22nd, 2014]
- Grey's Anatomy 10x21 Promo | Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 21 Promo| Grey's Anatomy S10E21 Promo - Video [Last Updated On: April 22nd, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 22nd, 2014]
- Greys Anatomy Season 10 Spoilers: Cristina Yang To Make A Life Or Death Decision In Episode 21; Who Will She Save ... [Last Updated On: April 24th, 2014] [Originally Added On: April 24th, 2014]