I know I wasn’t going to report much on Preseason games until at least the Cavs meet-ups against the Mavs but the Mavs pretty much just kicked around the Pistons in last nights game. I’m really impressed with Humphries numbers he’s putting up, at this rate, he could be a good player off the bench to come in, get some rebounds, etc.
According to Mark Cuban’s twitter, Ryan Hollins is now a Timberwolf as Cuban was telling others to wish him the best of luck with his new team.
Hollins was drafted from UCLA by Charlotte, played two seasons with the Bobcats before being traded to Dallas. Hollins has career averages of 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.
Although the Mavericks have 7 days to match the offer which was not disclosed by the Twolves but I’m assuming by Cuban’s twitter, the Mavericks won’t be matching any offer to keep Hollins.
Personally I can see why the Mavericks won’t keep Hollins around since we acquired Gooden to back up Dampier in the low post but another side of me would want to keep him since this kid has potential from what we saw in the playoffs. I think with Dampier likely not being a Maverick after this season and Gooden not being a full time center, Hollins would have been appreciated in the coming years.
The best of luck to you Hollins, you will be missed and hopefully you get some more playing time with your new team.