NBA 2011-2012 Season

[Michele]

Might as well go ahead get this subject rolling, since the bottom didn't fall out of the deal. So let us get the ball rolling on the 2011-2012 season! ;D

[Michele]

Starting with the bad news, the Mavs no longer have Caron Butler, he went to the Clippers and Tyson Chandler has gone to the New York Knicks. Now for another possible blow to the Mavericks, J.J. Barea may be leaving. The reason is because Barea wants a contract that will keep him in Dallas 3-4 years but Mark Cuban and Donnie Walsh are only willing to offer him a 1 year deal, plus Barea is willing to take a pay cut for the 3-4 year deal but not for just the 1 year deal.

Quote from ESPNDallas.com, courtesy of Bleacher Report as of yesterday morning:

"Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and president of basketball operations Donnie Walsh seem determined to create enough salary-cap space to attempt to sign one of the free-agent superstars next summer. However, Barea said that plan had not been clearly articulated to him or his agent, Dan Fegan, who also represents Jason Terry an Shawn Marion as well as 2012 free-agent-to-be , Dwight Howard."

espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4681567/disappointed-j-j-barea-one-year-offer-wont-work?utm_source=bleacherreport.com&utm_medium=referral

[Jerry]

I hope J.J. Barea stays.

Brian Cardinal seems to stay in Dallas, though. YAY! He posted on twitter:

"Jumping on a plane tomorrow headed for the Big D! Excited to be back with the Mavs!!! Let's get it!!! #MFFL #FB #BoilerUp"

And then rumour has it that Vince Carter from the Suns will join the Mavs:

espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/7337052/dallas-mavericks-close-deal-vince-carter-sources-say

[Jerry]

LAMAR ODOM IS JOINING THE MAVS?!?!?!?!

I thought he was supposed to join the Hornets? Huh? Should be interesting in every way. There will probably be a lot of Kardashian sightings at the games... Hooray!

friends.mavs.com/profiles/blogs/mavericks-acquire-2011-sixth-man-of-the-year-lamar-odom?xg_source=activity

[Michele]

I know what you mean Jerry. It was bad enough when Lamar was going to be coming to New Orleans, I would have suffered loudly about having him and his baggage here but then the Laker deal fell through and now we all have to be punished.

And more bad new, J.J. Barea signed a four year $19 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. www.sbnation.com/2011-nba-free-agency/2011/12/12/2630055/j-j-barea-minnesota-timberwolves-contract-nba-rumors

[Grace]

Is it just me or do any of you feel disappointed about the team being broken-up this way? I am having trouble getting excited about any of this. Well one thing is for sure, there will be some drama to look forward to. I hope things go well. I may need to stock up on the Mylanta for game days. lol

[Michele]

I feel no excitement for this season because of Cuban getting rid of everyone or at least it seems like that is what he is doing. And what about their championship rings? Is Barea, Chandler and Butler going to have their rings Fed Exed? All of these trades just makes the ring ceremony seem cheap.

[Michele]

I need to make a comment about the Chris Paul situation. I feel like the NBA owners have it out for New Orleans for some reason maybe they are p.o.ed that the players dissolved the union and was willing to take the owners to court and CP3 is being made an example of, I really wish I knew. New Orleans fans do not seem to be upset about Chris Paul wanting to be traded because it is realized by sane people that the Hornets will get something in return if he is traded instead of keeping him in New Orleans where at the end of the season he will be a free agent and the Hornets will get nothing! I swear the NBA owners are still enjoying screwing fans and players over!

[Michele]

By the way Vince Carter did sign a 3 year deal (2 are not guaranteed) with the Mavericks today. Dirk says he's happy about it. espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/7346751/dallas-mavericks-sign-eight-time-all-star-swingman-vince-carter

[Grace]

Dec 12, 2011 21:50:08 GMT -6 Michele said:

I feel no excitement for this season because of Cuban getting rid of everyone or at least it seems like that is what he is doing. And what about their championship rings? Is Barea, Chandler and Butler going to have their rings Fed Exed? All of these trades just makes the ring ceremony seem cheap.

I feel bad for them too. They worked hard as a team to get that championship. It is terrible that they are being treated so poorly. And on that note, retaliation from the fans is as simple as changing the channel and doing other things. I for one have no trouble doing so. This upcoming season is not looking very promising. I hope that I am wrong, but I do not see us repeating the title this season. Forgive me for stepping on any toes. I am not a happy fan.

[Michele]

I swear all I'm bringing to the board is bad news about the Mavericks, I'm sorry about that but that seems to be all that is coming out the Maverick camp. Now for some more but I don't really think they, yes they, will be missed too much, considering Rudy Fernandez has yet to play a game for the Mavs. And does anyone really know too much about who Corey Brewer? Well, they are the ones who have been traded to the Denver Nuggets (Thuggets) for a future second-round pick.
bleacherreport.com/tb/bczCc

[Michele]

The Mavericks have also picked up Delonte West for 1 year. This filled out their 15 man roster. espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4681865/mavs-delonte-west-agree-to-1-year-deal

[Michele]

DALLAS MAVERICKS 2011-2012 SCHEDULE

DECEMBER

Sunday 18 vs Oklahoma City 6:30 pm (Preseason)
Tuesday 20 @ Oklahoma City 7:00 pm (Preseason)
Sunday 25 vs Miami 1:30 pm ABC
Monday 26 vs Denver 7:30 pm FSSW (Local T.V.)
Thursday 29 @ Oklahoma City 7:00 pm TNT
Friday 30 vs Toronto 7:30 pm FSSW

January

Sunday 01 @ Minnesota 6:00pm FSSW
Monday 02 vs Oklahoma City 7:30pm FSSW NBA tv
Wednesday 04 vs Phoenix 7:30 pm FSSW
Thursday 05 @ San Antonio 7:30pm FSSW
Saturday 07 vs New Orleans 8:00pm FSSW
Tuesday 10 @ Detroit 6:30 pm FSSW
Wednesday 11 @ Boston 7:30pm FSSW ESPN
Friday13 (OH GREAT!) vs Milwaukee 7:30pm FSSW
Saturday 14 vs Sacramento 8:00pm FSSW
Monday 16 @ LA Lakers 9:30pm TNT
Wednesday 18 @ LA Clippers 9:30pm FSSW ESPN
Thursday 19 @ Utah 9:30pm TNT
Saturday 21 @ New Orleans 7:00pm FSSW
Monday23 vs Phoenix 7:30pm FSSW
Wednesday 25 vs Minnesota 7:30pm FSSW
Friday 27 vs Utah 7:30pm FSSW
Sunday 29 vs San Antonio 5:30pm FSSW ESPN
Monday 30 @ Phoenix 8:00pm FSSW

February

Wednesday 01 @ Oklahoma City 6:00pm FSSW ESPN
Friday 03 vs Indiana 7:30pm FSSW
Saturday 04 @ Cleveland 6:30pm FSSW
Wednesday 08 @ Denver8:00pm FSSW
Friday 10 @ Minnesota 7:00pm FSSW
Saturday 11 @ Denver 7:30pm FSSW
Monday 13 vs LA Clippers 7:30pm FSSW
Wednesday 15 vs Denver 7:30pm FSSW
Friday 17 @ Philadelphia 6:00 pm FSSW
Sunday 19 @ New York 12:00pm ABC
Monday 20 vs Boston 7:00pm TNT
Wednesday 22 vs LA Lakers 8:30pm FSSW ESPN
Tuesday28 vs New Jersey 7:30pm FSSW
Wednesday 29 @ Memphis 7:00pm FSSW

March

Friday 02 @ New Orleans 7:00pm FSSW
Saturday 03 vs Utah 7:30 FSSW
Monday 05 @ Oklahoma City 7:30pm FSSW NBA tv
Tuesday 06 vs New York 7:30pm FSSW
Thursday 08 @ Phoenix 9:30pm FSSW TNT
Friday 09 @ Sacramento 9:00pm FSSW NBA tv
Saturday 10 @ Golden State 9:30pm FSSW NBA tv
Tuesday 13 vs Washington() 7:30pm FSSW
Thursday 15 vs Charlotte 7:30 pm FSSW
Saturday17 vs San Antonio 8:00pm FSSW NBA tv
Monday 19 @ Denver 9:30pm TNT
Wednesday 21 vs LA Lakers 8:30 FSSW ESPN
Friday23 @ San Antonio 7:30 pm
Saturday 24 @ Houston 7:30 FSSW NBA tv
Tuesday 27 vs Houston 7:30 FSSW
Thursday 29 @ Miami 7:00 pm TNT
Friday 30 @ Orlando 7:00pm FSSW ESPN

April

Monday 02 vs LA Clippers 7:30pm FSSW
Wednesday 04 vs Memphis 7:30pm FSSW
Friday 06 vs Portland 7:30pm FSSW
Saturday 07 @ Memphis 7:30pm FSSW
Tuesday 10 vs Sacramento 7:30pm FSSW
Thursday 12 @ Golden State 9:30pm FSSW TNT
Friday 13 ( Oh Lord ANOTHER ONE!) @ Portland 9:30 FSSW ESPn
Sunday 15 @ LA Lakers 2:30pm ABC
Monday 16 @ Utah 8:00pm FSSW
Wednesday 18 vs Houston 7:30pm FSSW
Friday 20 vs Golden State 7:30pm FSSW
Saturday21 @ Chicago 7:00pm FSSW ESPN
Thursday 26 @ Atlanta 7:00pm FSSW

Couple of points Dallas is playing a couple of teams that I don't remember them playing before, Washington and Atlanta. The other point, TWO Friday 13ths this coming year? And the Mavs are playing on both days. Lord love a duck! ;D

[Michele]

New look of the Mavericks at media day today courtesy of the Star-Telegram: www.star-telegram.com/2011/12/13/3592475/new-look-mavericks-hold-media.html

[Jerry]

As far as all the trades go... I've decided to look at the roster on the first game day and see who was allowed to stay and who is new, right now it's too confusing.

But I'm sad that the Mavs got broken up like this. I know it's a business, but sometimes that makes it kind of hard to identify with your team when the players get constantly exchanged. One moment a player proudly announces "I'm bleeding blue", next moment he is getting shipped to Minnesota... Which leaves me with the question what EXACTLY is it that makes you identify with your team. The only constant thing for each team seems to be the logo of your team and probably the owner...

Of course, there should and will always be some trades, but there's a little too much change for my taste, if you ask me.

I'm sad that J.J. Barea is leaving. I think he did a lot for the Mavs and is such an underestimated player still.

As far as the new players are concerned, esp. Lamar Odom... I know he's a very good player, I know he may be a great addition for the team, but... last year we've chanted: "BEAT L.A., BEAT L.A." I know it's business and not a personal thing, but that makes everything so exchangeable. I'm quite hesitant to start following him on twitter. I follow every Mavs player on twitter, but it seems odd to follow a player now, who keeps posting about his wife (and I couldn't care less about the Kardashians).

Michele, I think you might not be too far off with your joke some players will only get their rings delivered by fed-ex...