Blazers to meet with Chandler Parsons

[illmatic99]

But we can't get both Parsons and whiteside

Doesn't have to be Whiteside.

Gasol might work as well. Maybe even someone out of left field like Larry Sanders

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

He's not Durant/LeBron elite, but he is next rung down.

I agree with that. I'd place him in the 8-15ish range.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Do you know what a level one max free agent is?

He isn't top tier. He hasn't made an all-star game. I'd be ecstatic if we got him. But it's foolish to say "curse is over" like we are a destination town now.

Yeah. Even a blind squirrel is going to find a nut in this free agent market.

 

[Chris Craig]

If we're offering Parsons, Whiteside either isn't interested or NO has a deal for a different C lined up. I'd be surprised (and disappointed) if that's our "big" move hours into free agency.

Old Neil is up to something

 

[Natebishop3]

The dudes on the wojcast were saying that Dwight was a much better option than whiteside.

 

[Nhawz]

 

[Chris Craig]

Doesn't have to be Whiteside.

Gasol might work as well. Maybe even someone out of left field like Larry Sanders

I'd take Larry....Gasol is too old

 

[riverman]

Do you know what a level one max free agent is?

He isn't top tier. He hasn't made an all-star game. I'd be ecstatic if we got him. But it's foolish to say "curse is over" like we are a destination town now.

I don't have to know...it's just a term I listened to all night from Woj...take it up with him. If it makes you feel better to call me foolish, I'm happy for you. I do think we're a destination now but go ahead and mire in the muck of the lockout season for a decade...choices

 

[Denny Crane]

Because, you know, Bleacher Report.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...e-mavs-f-undergoes-season-ending-knee-surgery

In addition to the Mavs' playoff chances being negatively impacted, it is also entirely possible that Parsons' value on the free-agent market could take a hit.

 

[chzbrgr]

EZELI

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

The dudes on the wojcast were saying that Dwight was a much better option than whiteside.

A few of us have been saying that for weeks while most of the forum were skeet skeet skeeting all over the place over white (snicker) side

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Doesn't have to be Whiteside.

Gasol might work as well. Maybe even someone out of left field like Larry Sanders

Maybe even his teammate, Mr. ZaZa

 

[Pinwheel1]

Do you know what a level one max free agent is?

He isn't top tier. He hasn't made an all-star game. I'd be ecstatic if we got him. But it's foolish to say "curse is over" like we are a destination town now.

Either did Hedo Turkolu and we all seemed but hurt when he rejected us.

 

[riverman]

Man it's hard to cheer around here sometimes...everybody is a counter puncher

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

I don't have to know...it's just a term I listened to all night from Woj...take it up with him. If it makes you feel better to call me foolish, I'm happy for you. I do think we're a destination now but go ahead and mire in the muck of the lockout season for a decade...choices

A level one max deal means his max is for a 0-6 year veteran. It doesn't mean anything more or less than that. It means his max deal is gonna be around $22 million/year. Where a level 3 max deal for a guy with 10+ years will be paid around $30 million/year

 

[0-Our!]

Doesn't have to be Whiteside.

Gasol might work as well. Maybe even someone out of left field like Larry Sanders

Sanders, partially out of left field; some of us have mentioned him in the past (today I actually forgot about him BUT RipCityDSCPL reminded me about him).

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Reminder of Parson Chat before free agency:

Question: Why did you opt out of your contract?

Answer: Cuz I have a brain.

Q: Are you worried about your old injuries?

A: Nope. I’m healthy and going to be a monster this season.

Q: Any update on your rehab process?

A: Getting better every day. Will be ready for the opener.

Q: Are you staying in Dallas?

A: Will find out very soon.

Q: Why do you deserve a max contract?

A: Cuz I’m really good at basketball.

Q: Do you think you deserve a max contract after those injuries?

A: Sure do.

Q: Do you like being in Dallas?

A: Dallas is amazing. Nothing but love for Dallas.

Q: What do you want to add to your game?

A: Better handle and post up game.

Q: Do you watch Mark Cuban in Shark Tank?

A: Can’t say I do.


Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article86381297.html#storylink=cpy

 

[Natebishop3]

Man it's hard to cheer around here sometimes...everybody is a counter puncher

Nothing to cheer for yet. Nobody has committed.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Guys, he's our third option (if he signs the deal)... This is a good signing (especially with the money being thrown around...). No one is going to ask him to be an all-star, he's basically going to be what we wanted from Batum.

 

[TBpup]

The dudes on the wojcast were saying that Dwight was a much better option than whiteside.

They were also saying they would only sign Howard to a 1 or 2 year deal.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Reminder of Parson Chat before free agency:

Straight shooter.

 

[riverman]

Nothing to cheer for yet. Nobody has committed.

We made an offer, he's meeting with Dame...yeah...it's all smoke and mirrors....I'm cheering tonight..finally some news beyond Jake Layman

 

[illmatic99]

Nothing to cheer for yet. Nobody has committed.

Feel like this is pretty much a done deal. He's meeting with MEM later? What are they going to offer him that we didn't? Would have been an issue if we didn't go full max

 

[BlazerCaravan]

They were also saying they would only sign Howard to a 1 or 2 year deal.

Yeah they said that right up until fucking Mozgov got his deal. Then they were like "who the fuck knows what anyone is worth! It only takes one idiot GM to throw it all out of whack!"

 

[Chuck Taylor]

Is our meeting with Chandler over?

 

[Natebishop3]

Is our meeting with Chandler over?

Not sure. Haven't heard anything.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Is our meeting with Chandler over?

Yes/no. I'm totally/not at all sure.

 

[Chris Craig]

Feel like this is pretty much a done deal. He's meeting with MEM later? What are they going to offer him that we didn't? Would have been an issue if we didn't go full max

What are they gonna offer a first round exit

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Straight shooter.

Did you play swords with him in the mens bathroom or something?

 

[0-Our!]

Because, you know, Bleacher Report.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...e-mavs-f-undergoes-season-ending-knee-surgery

In addition to the Mavs' playoff chances being negatively impacted, it is also entirely possible that Parsons' value on the free-agent market could take a hit.

How is $24 mill./yr. a "hit" on his value? IF that's a hit... I wish I took a hit like that!