"The Maverick are waiting for details to be ironed out, but

appear to be on the verge of acquiring veteran sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic,

who would join the team for the rest of the season, a pair of sources said.

The 33-year-old Croatian, who had his best years with

Sacramento and New Orleans before being traded earlier this season to Toronto,

had his contract bought out by the Raptors on Thursday. After he clears

waivers, a formality given his $15-million salary, the Mavericks will sign him.

To make room for Stojakovic, the Mavericks are working on a

separate deal with Toronto that would trade 7-foot center Alexis Ajinca to the

Raptors, along with a future draft pick and cash, presumably to help soften the

blow for Toronto on the Stojakovic buyout.

The Mavericks plan to keep Sasha Pavlovic, who is starting

the second of two 10-day contracts. Pavlovic's play has been solid and

his toughness in playing through a broken nose has impressed the Mavericks.

The 6-9 Stojakovic was a three-time all-star in his prime

but has played very sparingly this season after struggling with knee problems.

He got rave reviews in the Mavericks' locker room.

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