How does Gortat possibly signing with Mavs effect us?

[jpf_v2.0]

Two questions on how this...

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sport...,7804728.story

...may effect us.

First, it leaves Houston still needing a center, any chance it increases the possibility of us working something out with them for Nazr?

Second, does it increase our chances of signing Bass? I would think it would probably make it less likely Dallas tries to keep him but does it also mean that Orlando tries for him that much harder?

[BRNC]

It would seem that Mavs will not look to sign Bass with this move...

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar..._with_orlando/

I am a little worried about the sign and trade aspects (Mavs and Magic...Gortat for Bass)...since Orlando is a team that wants Bass just like us...

The other concern with Mavs in this mix...we know they want Ray so the longer it takes us to get him signed the more likely that the Mavs make him an offer...I think Kidd to NY (close to his children) is a good bet at this point...

[jpf_v2.0]

That was something that has me worried as well.

[BRNC]

Yes...I'm much more concerned about us getting Ray signed...but...if Bass is the guy the FO has targeted then we need to make an offer...the good thing for us with the Mavs is they want to move Dampier...we could offer sign and trade with Nazr (helps us move him if FO really wants to move him) who will have an expiring next year...it might have appeal for the Mavs...

[Black]

I was thinking about the Magic possibly being interested in Nazr. They now have no centers besides Howard. They don't need a great backup, just someone to hold down the paint while Howard is resting.

Salaries are hard to match up for a trade, but you never know.

[davcbow]

Does anyone smell a 3 way trade brewing?

[Slam]

I was thinking about the Magic possibly being interested in Nazr. They now have no centers besides Howard. They don't need a great backup, just someone to hold down the paint while Howard is resting.

Salaries are hard to match up for a trade, but you never know.

Nazzy for Pietrus!!

[BRNC]

A three way might work but the Magic have to match the offer made to Gortat in seven days...correct...or they get nothing back?

[Black]

their GM already said they wont match

[BRNC]

No match...no three way trade...Magic would have to be willing to do the sign and trade so it would work...