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martin
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8/29/2002  12:10 PM
So, who's down for a Wang-Thomas switch?

From Insider:

Mavs working on sign-and-trade for Wang Zhizhi?

It looks like the Mavs will dump Wang Zhizhi after all.

Simon Chen, Wang's advisor, told the Fort Worth Star Telegram that he's "99 percent" sure that Wang won't be playing in Dallas next season.

Chan said he believes in the next five to 10 days, the Mavericks will work out a sign-and-trade and ship Wang to either the Warriors, Knicks, Raptors or Magic.

Wang's decision to defy CBA orders to return to China in preparation for the World Championships created a rift with the team. The Mavs, who have spent years fostering a good relationship with China, are afraid to damage that relationship by "rewarding" Wang with a lucrative deal this summer.

Of course, if the Mavs do work out a sign-and-trade, aren't they profiting all the same?

Working out a sign-and-trade for Wang will be difficult. If he signed for anything over $2 million, he'd be a base-year compensation player, meaning that the Mavs could only take back half of his salary in any trade.

All four of the interested teams have blue collar big men they may be willing to part with in order to get their hands on Wang. It's no secret that the Warriors are shopping Danny Fortson, the Knicks could dangle Kurt Thomas, and the Raptors could offer Jerome Williams and the Magic have Horace Grant.
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8/29/2002  1:40 PM
No thanks, given that choice I'd stick with thomas. I'd rather get NVG if possible or a trade for wang and NVG & thomas, ward ... whatever works that way.
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8/29/2002  1:40 PM
If the Knicks trade thomas for wang zhi zhi i wont even turn on msg except for the rangers. If we wanted wang zhi zhi couldve had him AND STILL COULD have him for nothing. The Mavericks CANT have him on their roster because of a promise to the China basketball association. if layden just signed zhi zhi to an offer sheet for 2 years and 4mm dallas couldnt match it and thats as much risk id put into a player who status of living in the US could implode. as an nba team and as a fan you must realize that you must be willing to take a risk on talent with size but make sure its prudent calculated and researched. We don't have to deal with Dallas.

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martin
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8/29/2002  1:53 PM
has anyone seen the Wang-ster play? The ESPN highlights that I have caught show a fairly agile big man who has some offesive moves to compliment a mid-range shot. Now... about that defense.
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8/29/2002  6:02 PM
If we were to get Van Exel in the deal i would gladly trade Thomas, but not just for Zhi-Zhi. I say we offer Spoon or Harrington and a second round pick, but if they don't take it so be it. Wang would help on offense, but isn't a great rebounder or a great defender. I'd prefer him over Doleac, but not over Thomas.
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8/30/2002  11:35 AM
Posted by BRIGGS:

If the Knicks trade thomas for wang zhi zhi i wont even turn on msg except for the rangers. If we wanted wang zhi zhi couldve had him AND STILL COULD have him for nothing. The Mavericks CANT have him on their roster because of a promise to the China basketball association. if layden just signed zhi zhi to an offer sheet for 2 years and 4mm dallas couldnt match it and thats as much risk id put into a player who status of living in the US could implode. as an nba team and as a fan you must realize that you must be willing to take a risk on talent with size but make sure its prudent calculated and researched. We don't have to deal with Dallas.
i agree - sign him straight up.
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8/30/2002  11:47 AM
Wang ZhiZhi isnt a true center. He doesnt have the post moves. I think he would be a nice addition but he wont be a permanant big man. He might eventually move to SF if we get a good Center.
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8/30/2002  6:39 PM
Posted by falcindor:

Wang ZhiZhi isnt a true center. He doesnt have the post moves. I think he would be a nice addition but he wont be a permanant big man. He might eventually move to SF if we get a good Center.

FOr you, there's football season to come. Concentrate on that with your comments. WANG is trash and we don't need him. Mr.softie!!
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