Dallas Mavericks Get Tyson Chandler

1310 the Ticket has just reported the Dallas Mavericks moved Erik Dampier, Eddie Najera and Matt Carroll to the Charlotte Bobcats and will get back Tyson Chandler and Alex Ajinca. If this deal gets confirmed I believe the Mavericks made a great move getting rid of three spare parts for an athletic center in Tyson Chandler. Chandler has had some injury problems over the last couple seasons, but when he is healthy he will add another long athletic body behind Brendan Haywood, helping solve one of the Mavericks long standing problem.

More to come when this deal is confirmed.

Brendan Haywood to Stay in Dallas

Well Mavericks fans, we can breathe a sigh of relief. Brenden Haywood is reportedly going to be with the Dallas Mavericks for the next 5 years if the sources over at ESPN Dallas are correct. Now that the Mavericks have secured Haywood and Dirk the speculation can begin on what the Mavericks will do with some of their trade chips during the offseason. This speculation will have to wait until after the Lebron James Holiday is televised on ESPN tonight. The Mavericks still have their mid level exception and some expiring contracts like Erik Dampier’s so hopefully we can bring a usable big or shooting guard in for next season.

Brenden Haywood averaged a little over 9 points and 9 rebounds last year and is expected to step up and take the starting center role this year. It is a happy day for this Maverick fan because last year may have been the last time we will ever have to watch Dampier in a Mavericks jersey. Read more