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Mavs can't put price on Rick Carlisle

If Mark Cuban is smart, he'll realize coach is perfect fit and give him new deal now

Updated: May 11, 2012, 1:59 AM ET
By Jean-Jacques Taylor | ESPNDallas.com

Nearly 20 years ago, Jerry Jones lied to himself about the importance of having a quality coach.

Six coaches later, he's still searching for the next Jimmy Johnson. Maybe Jason Garrett is the guy for the Dallas Cowboys. Who knows? It's still too early to tell.

That brings us to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who often fancies himself the smartest dude in the room.

Most of the time, he is. But if he doesn't sign Rick Carlisle to a new deal real soon, then he's not as ...

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