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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,567]

Could be really positive for Yogi if it materializes.  From Bleacher Report:  

According to Sam Amick of USA Today, the Cleveland Cavaliers have contacted the Mavericks about a possible deal involving Deron Williams. 

On an 18-30 team in the Western Conference, Williams has done little improve things despite ranking fourth on the Mavericks with 13.5 points per game and leading the roster with 7.1 assists per night. 

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Sources: Mavs Plan To Offer 2-Year Contract To Yogi Ferrell

MIKE FISHER

Yesterday at 8:59 PM

 

Mavs plan to offer 2-year contract to Yogi Ferrell, sources tell DallasBasketball.com

 

The Dallas Mavericks plan to offer point guard Yogi Ferrell a two-year contract, sources tell DallasBasketball.com.

Ferrell, an undrafted rookie from Indiana University, was given a 10-day contact last week to jump from the Long Island Nets of the D-League. On Monday, that 10-day will expire, at which time the 6-0, 178-pound Ferrell - a pivotal player in Dallas' recent shocking back-to-back wins over the Spurs and Cavs - will be eligible for a contract.

Ferrell will get the vet-minimum offer (that's all Dallas has available) that will guarantee  him a $543,471 prorated for the rest of this season. The second year, a minimum worth $1,312,61, could come with or without guarantees. (Worth noting: Ferrell will be free to sign with any team once his 10-day expires.)

Ferrell, 23, was one of six D-League candidates Dallas considered for the call-up when another recent D-Leaguer, Pierre Jackson, was lost to injury. (Jackson, by the way, is back with the Texas Legends and rehabbing his hamstring.)

The Mavs are still dealing with injuries at the point guard position ... and dealing with trade rumors, too. (Deron Williams' name keeps coming up there in national report; this DB.com analysis suggests that there is a better Cavs-Mavs trade fit than D-Will.)

Said Mavs coach Rick Carlisle of Ferrell: "It shows the importance of point guards in this league, playmaking and energy – positive energy. He had two great nights and he deserves this (10-day opportunity.)"

And now? The Mavs believe Yogi Ferrell deserves even more.

[Trish 11,542]

Huge! I imagine the second year is non guaranteed


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,234]

Mark Cuban connection. Yogi did his thang when given a chance.

Pretty cool.

To think we nearly had a floundering year with Senior Yogi and Junior Troy who was and still is WAY underrated.


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Yogi vs Vonleh on ESPN tonight @ 10:30 ET.

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Who says short guys have lost there place in the NBA


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After the 10 day deal, Yogi should maybe see if other teams are interested? That's a pretty team friendly deal proposed by the mavs. No way I would do 2 years. Signing for two years (for non guaranteed), 1.5m in the second.. is like betting against yourself for the rest of the season. I would definitely try to get some leverage on the Mavs or try to find an interested contender. Just my .02, Yogi.

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Looks confirmed from what Stu posted above. Yogi gettin' paid!

The Dallas Mavericks plan to sign Yogi Ferrell to a two-year NBA contact when his 10-day contract is complete, league sources tell Peegs.com.
Per NBA rules, a player on a 10-day contract has to complete that contract before signing another one.

Ferrell has played 35 minutes or more in each of his first three games with the Mavericks, all wins, and has 15 assists against four turnovers in those games.
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle has been effusive in his praise of Ferrell, noting both Ferrell’s play and high basketball IQ in picking up things quickly.

Ferrell had nine points, seven assists and zero turnovers in his first game with the Mavericks.
In his three games with the Mavericks, Ferrell has 39 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds, seven steals and four turnovers.

Ferrell, who received a $100,000 signing bonus, this year will receive a prorated portion of the NBA minimum ($543,471) for a player with zero years experience. He has made $32,000 on each of his 10-day contracts.

Under the current collective bargaining agreement, the minimum for an NBA player with one year experience is $874,636.

http://www.scout.com/college/indiana/story/1752429-sources-mavs-to-sign-ferrell-to-2-year-deal

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Justin Albers ‏@Justin_Albers  25m25 minutes ago

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If Yogi signs with Dallas, he’ll make the vet-minimum of $543,471 prorated for the rest of the season. Would make $1.312M next year.

 

 

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Yogi looking good at the start of this game.


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Just now, mdn82 said:

Yogi looking good at the start of this game.


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Yeah Yogi already killing it along with Dallas

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Yogi looking good at the start of this game.


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Hard to believe 2 of the 10 starters in this game were on an IU team that went 17-15


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[mdn82 25,510]

Yogi with 8 on 3-3 shooting. Good D too.


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[Crimson and Cream 5,795]

Yogi is killing it, man I love watching this. Vonleh even did a couple good things.

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An 11 point FIRST QUARTER for Kevin Ferrell.

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And hits a three to open the second.
Announcer: "you could make the case that he's had the greatest 10 day contract period. Ever."

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Yogi!!

[Trish 11,542]

I remember hanging out with him his freshman year. Told him he's going to make it in the league one day.

I feel like a proud dad.


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Point guard showdown:
2nd Q - Yogi 14, Lillard 0

[Uspshoosier 45,572]

Man I missed this from yogi.


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