[JBH]

I like the Pacers-trade better

Because it gives the Mavs a hard nosed defender at the 2 and 3.
On the other side the Pacers get a leader in return, to bring them deep in the post-season (they didn't pass on to the 2nd round since they made it to the finals '99, right?). He's a guy who takes the big shoots, and together with Miller they would be as good as anyother team in the crunchtime...I think it would be very exciting to see Van Exel with Pacers, right now as Miller steps more and more down, they need another strong scorer besides O'Neal. Tinsley should stay for one season on the bench, and then take over. That brings me to one problem: When does Van Exel's contract expire? In 2 years would be perfect, but I think it's 3, or even more?
I like the Heat trade too, but it's not gonna happen, because the hole on the heat roster at the 4 would be huge!! Riley wouldn't do it.
BTW: Nowitzki is gonna be a strong rebounder! last year he had like over 9 boards and he's getting better every year. What the Mavs need is a strong rebounder at the 3 (like Artest or Harpring)

 

[JBH]

I think if the Heat wanted Clark, they'd already signed him. IMO the Heat are gonna stay with what they have...waiting for the next offseason to completly start over (I mean without Jones, Mourning and probably Grant)
IMO Clark is gonna sign with the Bulls.

 

[JBH]

I just meant that you need expierence to stay as long as possible in the playoffs. And that is something Van Exel has. OF which Pacer, besides R.Miller of course, can you say that?
But I agree with you that Van Exel hasn't lead a team deep un the playoffs so far, but again, he has what you need to do so (expierence and "crunshtime-shooting")