Amare Leans Toward Signing With Dallas Mavericks

Going into his final year on his contract New York Knicks decides to part ways with Amare Stoudemire on Monday. Sources were saying Amare would get many interests from championship contenders looking to add value to their front court coming off the bench. Teams that were interested in Amare was the Mavericks, Blazers, Suns and Clippers. But, Amare said from day 1 that when he clears waivers he wanted to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks made it clear that they want to sign Amare Stoudemire.

I feel as though coming to a buyout was a good move for both the Knicks and Amare. The buyout was good for the Knicks because they free up some cap space for the upcoming off season and now have the money to sign some free agents. This was a good move for Amare because now he can play for contender and has a chance at winning a championship this year and doesn't have to waste his last few years in the league on team competing for the number #1 draft pick. When they should be competing for a championship. Also coming off the bench will cut Amare minutes which will give him a better chance of staying healthy.

This season Amare Stoudemire is averaging 12 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, and shooting 54% from the field. So if Amare can average at least just 8 to 10 points per game and 5 or more rebounds per game off the bench this will help the Dallas Mavericks tremendously. They need front court help off the bench badly especially when they made the trade for Rajon Rondo and parted ways with Brandan Wright. Also on back to back games Rick Carlisle can rest either Dirk Nowitzki or Tyson Chandler and start Amare Stoudemire in their place to give them rest. Getting Amare could be the missing piece that Dallas has been missing to win another championship.