"I think what's going to make this transition easier is, there is no confusion now," Olshey said. "Their eye line goes right to Damian. He's going to set the tone from an organizational standpoint about what we expect from our players culturally on and off the court. How we play, how we behave, what our values are."

It’s an emerging roster," said Olshey. "It’s younger guys, that their best days are ahead of them. In terms of how they are all going to fit together, we’ll see how quick that takes place. But I think that’s what we’re waiting for – we’re waiting for this group of players to emerge the way the previous group did."

"I think under the model we're trying to build I knew (Aminu) would be a perfect fit, just like Ed, in that model," Olshey said. "They're guys that can grow in the organization."

Story going online now: ESPN sources say Deron Williams seeking release from Brooklyn Nets so he can sign with his hometown Dallas Mavericks

This is an older article, but Zach Lowe mentions both Ed Davis and Al Farouq Aminu as potential free agent steals. My favorite quote about Davis: "His ideal frontcourt mate is a big who can defend post-up threats and shoot 3s — a rare find." We just so happen to have that "rare find" in one Meyers Leonard. I'm now past being depressed about the breakup, and am looking forward to watching this young team grow!

Ok, not only did DJ leave the Mavs at the alter, in response they just Maxed out Wes. love or Hate NO, giving a 30yo guard a max deal coming off of an achilles tear....OMG. Great for We$ but OMG, what a horrible contract

没有惊喜。好工作尼尔!

The price for that kind of payroll is immense, as Oklahoma City would be on the hook for a luxury tax payment of approximately $28 million and a grand total price tag of approximately $127 million.

Good dude