7StraightIsGreat
Well-Known Member
From Hoopshype:
I found this rumor very interesting for a couple of reasons:
-It really looks like it's going to take more than just a TPE for somebody to secure Al Jefferson, so we can probably put that idea to rest. Although, I'm sure that won't stop some from bashing KOC once Jefferson is moved to another team for assests we simply weren't able to offer.
-but the most interesting part is about Dallas' "longstanding" pursuit of Chris Paul. I hope and pray they find a way to get Paul in Big D. If Deron was ever to leave the Jazz, Dallas would probably be #1 on his wish list, wouldn't it?
That would be something seriously falling in the Jazz favor. If KOC can bolster this roster enough to keep D-Will happy, and Dallas is officially out of the question in 2 years, I think that increases our chances to keep Deron ten fold.
Sources told ESPNDallas.com that the Minnesota Timberwolves have been urging Dallas to part with Dampier's contract -- and draft considerations -- in exchange for Al Jefferson, who has three years left on his contract at $42 million. The Mavericks, sources said, keep telling the Wolves that they won't surrender Dampier's contract in a Jefferson deal because they have it earmarked for a Pau Gasol-type trade, such as the centerpiece of Dallas' longstanding pursuit of New Orleans point guard Chris Paul.
I found this rumor very interesting for a couple of reasons:
-It really looks like it's going to take more than just a TPE for somebody to secure Al Jefferson, so we can probably put that idea to rest. Although, I'm sure that won't stop some from bashing KOC once Jefferson is moved to another team for assests we simply weren't able to offer.
-but the most interesting part is about Dallas' "longstanding" pursuit of Chris Paul. I hope and pray they find a way to get Paul in Big D. If Deron was ever to leave the Jazz, Dallas would probably be #1 on his wish list, wouldn't it?
That would be something seriously falling in the Jazz favor. If KOC can bolster this roster enough to keep D-Will happy, and Dallas is officially out of the question in 2 years, I think that increases our chances to keep Deron ten fold.