Yesterday, 09:23 AM
(Yesterday, 08:53 AM)omahen Wrote: What is your problem with one of the most respected journalists in the business? You have people (basically Shams) reporting only things after they happen. Then you have a whole bunch of people reporting on rumors what is going on. Stein is among them and he is certainly one of the most connected. I think it is obvious that decision makers are not going on record on what they want to do while negotiations are still going on, which is what you seem to expect from journalists to deliver to you in form of news.
His writing in this specific case actually gives a lot of info, if you care. It could tell you that Mavs are considering (at least) between Powell and Cisse. It could also tell you that cutting Cisse might not result as a cap hit for Mavs, because someone (Chicago or Atlanta) could pick him from the waivers. It could also tell you that Atlanta, Philly and Lakers are looking for a deep bench center. Rsulting in other moves if they jump at Cisse opportunity if it happens, as all of them would need to create roster space to sign him - either regular rotation or a 2-way spot.
I would add that this much interest in Cisse may (emphasis on may) lead to a trade scenario if someone wants to be sure they acquire him rather than hoping he falls on the waiver wire or a bidding war in FA. I'm sure DAL would trade for a bag of beans or a SRP.
Of course that likely means that DP extends his DAL tenure another season.