I'm not sure how this slipped by me but it was posted on July 3rd so I was busy thinking about my day off on the 4th, but anyways, Diop came to an agreement with the Mavericks to solidify our center position.

To me this is great news. I also have the feeling it was the intention all along as he was part of the Kidd trade with Devin Harris. Too bad we couldn't get Harris back along with Kidd.

So the Mavericks reached a deal with Gerald Green, in hopes he can become another Brandon Bass, a young player with huge potential. They reached a deal on his first day of being a free agent.

Green is a 6'8" slender guard who has 3 years in the league.

In other news, Del Harris is expected to sign with the Bulls to become an assistant coach under Vinny Del Negro.

If Green signs officially on the 9th, which is today, that would bring the total number of players under contract to 9, which include Dirk Nowitzki, Josh Howard, Jason Kidd, Erick Dampier, Jason Terry, Jerry Stackhouse, Brandon Bass and Eddie Jones. Eddie Jones did not opt out of his contract with the Mavericks, so we have to deal with him for another year unfortunately. His pay is expected to be around 2 million for the next season. What a waste of cash!