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Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:22 am EDT

Nelson says Mavericks will be busy this summer

By Joe Zedalis

While the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets have made moves to improve themselves to contend with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks have been quiet. However, president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said the team has been working behind the scenes.

"Wait," said Nelson. "One shouldn't confuse silence with inactivity. We're prepared for a very active summer."

Just because Vince Carter(notes), Richard Jefferson(notes) and Shaquille O'Neal(notes) have moved to contending teams doesn't mean the Mavericks won't be able to find just as much of a helper, according to the Dallas Morning News.

It will almost certainly have to be a trade of some sort, with Stackhouse's $7 million contract, which can be bought out for $2 million, and Erick Dampier's(notes) expiring $11 million deal as the primary trade chips.

As far as straight free agency goes, this summer will not be the frenzy it's going to be in 2010. But can the Mavericks afford to wait a full year to make their big play for help for Dirk Nowitzki(notes)?

Source: Dallas Morning NewsNew Window

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  1. Anton
    1. Posted by Anton Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:37 am EDT

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    It would be a dream if they could steal Trevor or Odom. Sure, whoever ends up with Dallas won't win a title ever again, but isn't that beauty of dreams? You can have as many as you want until reality sink in.
  2. BPC33
    2. Posted by BPC33 Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:43 am EDT

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    It doesn't matter, the Mavs suck anyways.As long as Nowitzki is there, they will be a bunch of sissies!
  3. Anton
    3. Posted by Anton Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:49 am EDT

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    BPC33 - Nowitzki is the best player there.
  4. cubsworldserieswinner
    4. Posted by cubsworldserieswinner Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:50 am EDT

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    theyre going to try and contend, but will get killed by the lakers
  5. Carl B
    5. Posted by Carl B Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:00 am EDT

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    I 100% agree with BPC33 on the comment that the Mavericks suck. Oh and P.S. the #1 person I hate is Dirk Nowitzki. GO UTAH JAZZ GO Baby!!!!!!!!!
  6. Anton
    6. Posted by Anton Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:04 am EDT

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    #4 - yeah right. Keep dreaming. You got the Spurs, Nuggets, and possibly the injured prone Rockets, and do not forget about the young guns, Blazers ESPECIALLY if they get Hedo!!!!!! Lakers got lucky this year b/c the NBA had no one good enough for them. I mean, really.
  7. Anton
    7. Posted by Anton Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:05 am EDT

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    Carl B - lol. You talking about Dallas suck, at least Dallas can win on the road. And what are you going to do if Boozer leaves? Everybody else but D. Williams on your team SUCKS.
  8. xoxo xox
    8. Posted by xoxo xox Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:06 am EDT

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    Dallas sucks.... Dirk should start Running away from them !!
  9. Julie G
    9. Posted by Julie G Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:11 am EDT

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    If you hate the Mavs, don't read about them, JACKSASSES. (BPC33 & Carl B) Cause the Utah Jazz are going places....whatever douchebag.
  10. brian s
    10. Posted by brian s Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:13 am EDT

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    Mavs are in no mans land. Not good enough to win a title, but not bad enough to get a lottery pick.
  11. Dr. MAVS
    11. Posted by Dr. MAVS Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:15 am EDT

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    Best things come to those who wait... and then CHA-CHING!
  12. JS
    12. Posted by JS Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:20 am EDT

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    brian s....right you are!
  13. Anton
    13. Posted by Anton Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:24 am EDT

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    Too bad we cannot return to the old days of run'n'gun with Nash and Dirk!
  14. Billy
    14. Posted by Billy Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:25 am EDT

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    The mavs need to give up anybody and everybody except Dirk to get Nash and Stoudamire.
  15. K k
    15. Posted by K k Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:28 am EDT

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    i hate the mavs and i'll read about them especailly if they are busy which means........... TRADES we all have the right to know so shut up julie g
  16. LeDon
    16. Posted by LeDon Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:37 am EDT

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    It don't matter, The Spurs have filled in the missing peice with Jefferson and its back to the way is with the them punk-ass Spurs back on top... well between them and them Lakers boys! My Prediction Lakers-Cavs finals, Yes this early!!
  17. ramirely
    17. Posted by ramirely Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:06 am EDT

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    Mavericks don't need to trade anyone. They can pick up the Turkish Jordan " HEDO TURKOGLO " and his teammate Marcin Gortat. They would help that team alot. Then if they need more help, they can trade Mashburn and Dampier. I hope Cuban reads this and go for it....
  18. Anton
    18. Posted by Anton Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:15 am EDT

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    #19 - I hope he reads it too! But I think Hedo is still going with the Blazers or whoever offers the most.
  19. trooper56
    19. Posted by trooper56 Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:16 am EDT

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    hey people who say the mavs suck, wat r u doing reading about the mavs, go get a life,go mavs!!!!
  20. keg
    20. Posted by keg Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:01 pm EDT

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    Jason Terry needs to go. He can't guard anyone in the NBA
  21. rob p
    21. Posted by rob p Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:10 pm EDT

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    I'm a die-hard Spurs fan, but I'm telling you Mavs: Don't fall for the Hedo trap. Go get Amar'e since Sarver is hell-bent on imploding that team.
  22. Livin' the Vegas Life
    22. Posted by Livin' the Vegas Life Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:11 pm EDT

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    The Mavs have been back sliding since they named Donnie Nelson as head of basketball operations. Name me ONE player boy Nelson drafted than has made the roster in 3 years. Donnie was suppose to be the guru of foreign players. That did not happen either. The Mavs just seems to be recycling the older veterans thru the mill. The Mavs are stuck in nutral and going nowhere. Mark Cuban wake up! Nelson needs to produce or he needs to go. Brian S is right, the Mavs are not bad enough to win a lottery pick, and not good enough to win a championship. Mark... Mark.... wake up Mark.
  23. Chris J
    23. Posted by Chris J Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:12 pm EDT

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    BPC33 your right Dirk plays like a puss, yeah he averaged a lot of points but he is weak .. The mavs will never win a title... they got rid of their best player years ago and they will never recover from it...
  24. Chris J
    24. Posted by Chris J Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:13 pm EDT

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    BPC33 your right Dirk plays like a puss, yeah he averaged a lot of points but he is weak .. The mavs will never win a title... they got rid of their best player years ago and they will never recover from it...

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