[Woj] Mavericks, Rockets have discussed Rajon Rondo trade

So true.

Foul trouble, and then no line of defense.

They are going to end up getting Memphis first round in the playoffs and get spanked on the inside.

 

If Dallas signs Jermaine O'Neal the are the best team in the league.

 

Hmmmm....could we use the TPE on Brandon wright?

 

I can hear it now from Dallas fans, " we gonna win the chip this year, we da best "

 

I want to know what type contract he will sign beyond this yr

 

It's not like they gave up much. Pretty low risk move on their part.

 

Intriguing.

 

true... fingers crossed i hope he goes to the east somwhere (cavs maybe?)

 

Dallas just got scary good. Wow

 

sshhhh!don't let Cuban know

 

Did rondo agree to sign a contract extension? Would it be funny if he walked away from Dallas after the season? I have a feeling that is why Dallas got the trade, not Houston. They were willing to take a chance and rent Rondo....now what if rondo signed with Houston after the summer... hmmmm

 

This.

It makes too much sense.

 

Eh I'm actually right there with you with being happy we didn't waste assets on him, but I think Boston had to pull the trigger.

They weren't going to pay him the max to keep him there so get something for him while you can. I'm guessing the market for PGs is pretty weak considering how many teams have a good one and then add in teams who have no interest in a guy at Rondos stage and I'm guessing what Dallas offered was the best they were going to get.

 

Dallas loses significant depth but Rondo may be the piece they need to defend the currys, parkers, hardens, and Lillards in the west. But any injury will set them back so it's not like this move is without risk. Rondo still can't shoot so he wouldn't fit in with us. We have much BIGGER needs like a backup c and sg/sf. Let's see how things play out, kinda happy we didn't make a trade cus I like the flow our guys have with each other right now and it will only get better once jones and papa get back.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Boston will send Rajon Rondo and Dwight Powell to Dallas for Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jamar Nelson, 2015 first-round and future second.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/545717365070385152">December 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Grand Theft Rondo...Mavs may have a hiccup or two; Carlisle is tough on pgs. But they will be a bear defensively.</p>&mdash; David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/545720145021513728">December 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rajon Rondo is using 14 possessions a night at .65 pts per possession one of the worst offensive players in the NBA</p>&mdash; David Locke (@Lockedonsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lockedonsports/status/545720439952408576">December 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Only 4 offensive players use a possession at a lower rate than Rondo - Ronnie Price, Nate Wolters, Elfrid Payton and Jason Thompson</p>&mdash; David Locke (@Lockedonsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lockedonsports/status/545720833554255872">December 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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If Dallas can put the pieces together this is a major win for them. Then again, you have Dirk, Ellis, Rondo and Parsons. All guys need the ball. This team will dread playing Memphis. What the Rockets right now lack, more than a ball handler is size and strength. Black had played well, and so has Dorsey, but they are far from long term options when DMo and Howard sit. God only knows when TJones returns to the lineup.

 

definitely not a risky move because they didnt give up much. I dont know how well they are gonna play together. dallas relies on the 3 a lot too and jameer was no joke from downtown either. monta and rondo is gonna be weird together

 

Brandon Wright used to murder us though I'm glad that he's gone!

 

I think this is an amazing deal and fit for the Mavs

They just need to keep Chandler healthy and its gonna be very good for them this year