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News encouraging on Mavericks' Dampier, source says

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November 20

Dallas Morning News

"All major medical issues that would be considering life- or career-threatening have been eliminated in regard to center Erick Dampier's health, an NBA source said Thursday. The Mavericks have breathed a sigh of relief with the results but are still waiting on the returns from more tests, the source added. Dampier became ill in pregame warm-ups Sunday against Detroit and was transported to a hospital in Pontiac, Mich."

This is Dirk's team, pure and simple

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November 19

Dallas Morning News

columnist Eddi Sefko

"Win, lose or draw, the Mavericks' fate lately always seems to come down to Dirk Nowitzki. And as long as he's on, the Mavericks can lack all the style points in the world and still have a great chance to win. The game in Milwaukee proved it. Wednesday night's 99-94 victory over the Spurs reaffirmed it when Nowitzki tipped in the basket that ended up getting the Mavericks to overtime. The Mavericks slogged around for three quarters, couldn't find the basket with a GPS and basically looked like they should be losing instead of up by four points, which they were. But while the Mavericks go along through this early season, the only real constant has been Dirk. No matter who's hurt or who's ..."

Tim Thomas back to contribute for Mavericks

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November 19

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"While the injuries and illnesses keep taking away players, the Dallas Mavericks were happy to get what they hope to be a key contributor back Wednesday night. Tim Thomas suited up for the first time this season and entered the game against San Antonio with 3:25 left in the first quarter. It was a moment Thomas has been looking forward to for a long time. He was getting tired of being a spectator to the Mavericks' 8-3 start."

Dallas Mavericks survive Pistons, Dampier scare

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November 16

Dallas Morning News

"The Dallas Mavericks survived a scary situation Sunday evening that had nothing to do with a heartfelt 95-90 win over the Detroit Pistons. When Erick Dampier left the pregame warm-ups because he wasn't feeling right, nobody was quite sure what was happening. Minutes later, with emergency medical personnel working on Dampier, he was whisked by ambulance from the Palace of Auburn Hills to a Pontiac, Mich., hospital. By the end of the game, the Mavericks had gotten news that Dampier's symptoms had subsided. No team personnel divulged what those symptoms were, but an NBA official said that doctors had ruled out any serious health issues, including H1N1. Dampier apparently was lightheaded ..."

Dallas Mavericks sideline Howard

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November 14

Dallas Morning News

"The one thing coach Rick Carlisle wanted to avoid with Josh Howard was having him bouncing in and out of the lineup. But that's exactly what has happened. After starting three games, Howard was put back on the inactive list and will be out indefinitely to give his surgically repaired left ankle more time to heal. "This decision is about my health," Howard said. "I want to be 100 percent. There's no in-between with me. I tried in-between, and it wasn't best for me or my team. I just want to get healthy and help this team win." Owner Mark Cuban said the timetable for Howard's return is uncertain. "Anybody who puts out a date is guessing," Cuban said. "It could be a week or a month." ..."

Howard out indefinitely

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November 13

Dallas Morning News

"Josh Howard is going back on the inactive list indefinitely, coach Rick Carlisle said after the Mavericks' shootaround this morning. The Mavericks made the decision to give Howard more time to recover from his off-season left ankle surgery after he had difficulty in the second of back-to-back games earlier this week. Howard did not re-injure the ankle. But he was limping on it during the second half of the San Antonio game Wednesday and was taken out for the rest of the game. After the game, he called it a speed bump. Howard missed the first five games of the season, returned Saturday against Toronto and played solidly in two games before having trouble at San Antonio."

Josh Howard's return date for Dallas Mavericks still uncertain

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October 27

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks did a lot of good things in the preseason, like prove that they can survive without Josh Howard. But, as coach Rick Carlisle said Monday, "All that stuff doesn't matter once you throw the ball up for the regular season. It's completely meaningless." So now, they find out for real how they can handle life without Howard, which could extend many games into the regular season. "We played seven games without him and we've become accustomed to it," Carlisle said. "It could be awhile. It could a few weeks. I don't know. We'll find a way without him. But we know we're better with him. When he comes back, we'll have to be ready to integrate him very quickly.""

Thomas suffers knee injury

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September 15

Dallas Morning News

"Not sure of the extent of it at this point, but some East Coast contacts have heard that Mavericks' forward Tim Thomas has suffered a knee injury while playing in a pick-up game. The Mavericks apparently are aware of the situation, but doctors not affiliated with the team have looked at Thomas and declared that the injury is at least a sprain and could involve some cartilage damage."

Singleton stays with Dallas Mavericks, Buckner waived

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September 15

Dallas Morning News

"A busy Monday for the Mavericks started with retaining James Singleton, jettisoning Greg Buckner, finding out one of their new players has a knee injury and learning that there's now a familiar name on the waiting list to join the squad. Singleton signed the qualifying offer that the Mavericks had on the table since early this summer. It will pay him just over $1 million for the 2009-10 season, $175,000 more than the league minimum that other teams were offering. However, the roster did not expand to 17 guaranteed contracts because in a separate transaction the Mavericks waived Greg Buckner, a move that was not a surprise. Buckner, a 6-4 swingman, has a $4 million expiring contract, only ..."

Singleton to stay with Mavericks

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September 14

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks are set to retain the services of James Singleton, who is expected to accept their qualifying offer and sign his contract today or Tuesday, a pair of NBA sources said. Singleton averaged 5.1 points and 4 rebounds last season, but improved as the year went along as he recovered from serious knee surgery. The 6-8 Singleton also played four different positions during the course of the season and showed 3-point shooting range in addition to being a solid rebounder. Singleton had been weighing his options since receiving the Mavericks' qualifying offer, which is for $1.09 million. The league minimum for a player entering his fourth season is $884,000."

Boozer not headed to Dallas or South Africa

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August 31

The Deseret News

"Add the Dallas Mavericks to the list of NBA teams that were — and perhaps still are — interested in acquiring trade-craving Carlos Boozer. While you're at it, scratch South Africa off of Boozer's more immediate travel itinerary. Though it's still unclear where exactly he'll end up this NBA season, Boozer won't be going to Johannesburg this week to participate in the NBA's Basketball Without Borders program Wednesday through Sunday as was announced earlier this summer. The Jazz power forward is a late scratch from the league's successful international outreach program, an NBA source involved with the camp said on Sunday."

Stephen Jackson wants Warriors to trade him

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August 29

Oakland Tribune

"Stephen Jackson wants out of Golden State and has hired an agent to facilitate a trade, our Marcus Thompson II confirmed late Friday night on our "Inside the Warriors" blog. Jackson told an audience gathered Friday in New York for a shoe company's party that he doesn't expect to be with the Warriors when the season begins in November. Jackson stunned the crowd after he was asked by an MC if he thought the Warriors would make the playoffs. " "Um I don't think I'll be a Warrior next year. I'm looking to leave," Jackson said. The 31-year-old Jackson signed a three-year contract extension with the Warriors while acting as his own agent last November. But, he has since cooled on the idea of ..."

Trade rumours link Raps, Mavs

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August 20

Toronto Sun

"Just when it appeared Byran Colangelo's makeover of the Raptors was over, comes word that the GM isn't done. Talk is the Raps are keen on sending Marcus Banks to Dallas for Matt Carroll in a swap of guards which, in effect, amounts to a salary dump by the Mavericks."

Dallas Mavericks may sign forward Tim Thomas, source says

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July 28

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks will visit with NBA forward Tim Thomas today and if things go well, they may sign the 12-year veteran, an NBA source said Monday. Thomas (6-10), who has made 946 3-pointers in his career and shot nearly 37 percent from beyond the arc, has played for six teams in his career. Last season, he played 64 games with Chicago, New York and the Clippers, averaging 8.5 points in less than 20 minutes per game. He also shot 41.3 percent from 3-point range. The Mavericks have been eager to find another 3-point shooter. But there is no guarantee that a deal with Thomas, 32, can be struck. The Mavericks have only the bi-annual exception or the veteran minimum to offer. Already this ..."

Report: Dallas Mavericks agree to contract with Gooden

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July 27

Dallas Morning News

"NBA journeyman Drew Gooden, who has played for six teams in seven seasons, apparently will make Dallas his next stop. An unrestricted free agent, Gooden announced the deal on his Twitter feed just after midnight Saturday, writing, "Dallas here I come!!!" Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted in response: "Welcome Drew." ESPN.com, quoting unidentified sources, reported that Gooden will receive a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $4.5 million with incentives that can exceed $5 million. The Mavericks have money to spend because of the midlevel exception void left by Brandon Bass' departure. Gooden had announced via Twitter on Friday that he would be "making my decision tomorrow on which ..."

Sources: Gooden to sign 1-year deal

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July 26

ESPN.com

"The Dallas Mavericks have struck a deal with unrestricted free agent Drew Gooden to make use of some of the money they got back when Orlando matched their offer sheet earlier this month to restricted free agent Marcin Gortat. Gooden announced via his Twitter feed shortly past midnight Saturday that he is signing with the Mavericks. "Dallas here I come," he wrote. In response, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted: "Welcome Drew." Sources with knowledge of the deal told ESPN.com that Gooden is receiving a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $4.5 million with incentives that will likely take it beyond $5 million by season's end. A formal announcement of the signing is expected Monday or ..."

Clash between Mavericks owner, ex-coach detailed in transcripts

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July 24

Dallas Morning News

"The seven-year quarrel between Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson surfaced publicly in snippets and raged into the legal system. It's still mired there, despite a binding arbitration ruling against Cuban made a year ago next week. But thanks to the release of originally sealed transcripts from last June's arbitration proceeding, the Cuban-Nellie spat is public record - in vivid, blow-by-blow detail. Most Mavericks fans know the owner and coach were barely speaking by the time Nelson exited as coach and general manager on March 19, 2005. But the transcripts are sprinkled with new nuggets, like the fact that Nelson received a $1 million bonus from Golden State after ..."

Latest chatter: Sessions over A.I.?

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July 17

ESPN.com

"Here is the latest assemblage of chatter culled from conversations with a variety of knowledgeable sources -- front-office executives, coaches, players and agents -- camped at the NBA's annual summer league here in Vegas. The distinct vibe in the stands at UNLV's Cox Pavilion is that the Clippers -- apart from owner Donald Sterling -- would greatly prefer to add more of a set-up man to a backcourt rotation that already features Baron Davis and emerging star Eric Gordon as opposed to signing Allen Iverson to a one-year deal up to the full $5.9 million midlevel exception. The top choice in that scenario? Extending an offer sheet to restricted free agent Ramon Sessions. Yet as we covered here ..."

Dallas Mavericks intrigued by 7-4 project Moussa Seck

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July 15

Dallas Morning News

"From a team standpoint, the game was meaningless. For Moussa Seck, who was awaiting the Mavericks' Las Vegas summer league game against the Suns, it was another chance to observeand perhaps learn something that might help him complete an unlikely journey from Senegal to the NBA. Seck, 22, watched as rookies, free agents and other fringe players from the Timberwolves and the NBA D-League competed in the summer league. From a long-term perspective, Seck is the most fascinating player on the Mavericks' summer league team, even more so than No. 1 pick Rodrique Beaubois from France. Seck, however, is unlikely to even get on the court this week at the summer league because he has played only ..."

Dallas Mavericks lose Bass to Orlando, likely lock up Gortat

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July 11

Dallas Morning News

"Brandon Bass got his deal, and the Mavericks will probably get their big man at least partially because of Bass' departure. Bass agreed to sign a free-agent contract with the Orlando Magic that will start at more than $4 million next season, his agent said. Bass had two productive years for the Mavericks that he parlayed into a four-year deal with the Magic. The Mavericks stepped aside in negotiations for Bass, allowing him to sign with the Magic. His presence with the Magic virtually guarantees that Marcin Gortat will be a Maverick. He signed an offer sheet starting at $5.854 million with the Mavericks, and Orlando has until next week to match the offer. But with the Magic already ..."

Bass isn't willing to play waiting game

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July 9

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Wednesday was the first day free agents could sign contracts, and three former Hornets who could have been targets for the team to sign are moving on. Former Hornets and LSU forward Brandon Bass said he can no longer wait on New Orleans to extend him a contract offer. Center Chris Andersen agreed to a five-year, $26 million contract to remain with Denver, and guard Jannero Pargo signed a one-year, $2 million contract with Chicago on Wednesday. New Orleans was one of the teams that Bass considered as an unrestricted free agent. Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower expressed interest last week when he contacted Bass' agent, Tony Dutt. "They said they can't do anything right now until they ..."

Dallas Mavericks trade for Marion, source says

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July 9

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks finally pushed the ball over the goal line, scoring big by trading for Shawn Marion from Toronto. An NBA source said Wednesday that the deal for the 6-7 swingman will happen and that a trade call with the NBA office had been set up for today. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the deal will go through today. Details weren't completely known. But it's a sure thing that Jerry Stackhouse is the principal piece moving from the Mavericks to Toronto. But it is likely he will move on from there. Stackhouse will be an unrestricted free agent when he is bought out by the team that eventually ends up with him. That team, which is believed to be either Memphis or Oklahoma City, will ..."

Magic sit tight as free agents cash in around the NBA

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July 9

Orlando Sentinel

"While watching summer-league action at RDV Sportsplex, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard yelled at Marcin Gortat, joking, "Hey, get out of here. You don't want to play for the Magic anymore." Gortat had just returned from a meeting with Magic General Manager Otis Smith and Gortat's agent, Guy Zucker, to discuss the offer sheet he signed with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, the first day that NBA free agents can officially sign contracts with their new teams. "Five years, $34 million," Gortat said, so happy with the Mavs' offer that he broke an unwritten rule among players who never divulge the count and the amount. Gortat wasn't the only player who is singing, "We're In the Money." ..."

Magic will make Mavs wait for Marcin Gortat

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July 8

Dallas Morning News

"Orlando isn't expected to match the Mavs' midlevel offer to Marcin Gortat, who didn't get many minutes behind Dwight Howard. But the Magic plans to take the full week allowed to mull the decision, GM Otis Smith told Florida Today's John Denton. "Sure, sure I will," Smith said when asked if he would wait the maximum seven days before reaching a decision on whether to match Gortat's contract offer. "The market will dictate what happens. There will be guys who go early and guys who go late. I know there are not a lot of teams spending the mid-level and they certainly aren't spending it all on one guy. Some teams are aggressive and some of us are waiting." The Magic and Mavs are also among the ..."

Magic GM will take his time with Gortat

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July 8

Florida Today

"Admittedly nervous as the start of the NBA's free-agent signing period was about to begin, Marcin Gortat planned to ink his five-year, approximately $33 million offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks just after midnight. The full consummation of the deal, however, could take as much as a week as Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith mulls whether to match the deal. Because Gortat is a restricted free agent, the Magic have the right to match any offer sheet and retain their blossoming 6-foot-11, 260-pound center. The likelihood is the Magic won't pay $30-plus million to a reserve who backs up their best player (Dwight Howard). But Smith will make Gortat wait for his Dallas deal to become ..."

Mavs busy; Suns . . . not so much

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July 8

Arizona Republic

columnist Bob Young

"How would you feel if the Suns were able to do all of this in the past couple of days? Go to New York to meet with their 30-something point guard, convincing him to stay. • Potentially lock up a young, active center who will improve their interior defense and rebounding without needing to have his "touches." • Through a sign-and-trade scenario, target a multi-dimensional veteran who can guard anybody from point guards to centers, further bolster their rebounding and provide a high-octane finisher for that long-in-the-tooth playmaker. Yep, if you're a Suns fan you would probably be pretty doggone happy because you would have a team that is improved defensively, equipped to play their old ..."

Mavericks' Stackhouse must wait a bit longer for trade

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July 8

Dallas Morning News

"While the Mavericks tried Tuesday to iron out details of a trade for Shawn Marion that still looks shaky at best, Jerry Stackhouse faced the reality that if this isn't the deal that sends him into free agency, it isn't far away. He's come to grips with the idea that his time with the Mavericks is done. He had four solid seasons and one that was forgettable after last season was wrecked by a foot injury that kept him off the court. So what now? Stackhouse said he's looking on the bright side of things. Whenever he's traded, the team that gets him will buy out his contract before Aug. 10. Stackhouse will pocket $2 million and search for a new team. The waiting is the hardest part. "I ..."

Gortat is ready to cash in Cuban's millions, and Otis Smith does not mind

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July 7

Orlando Sentinel

"Marcin Gortat walked into the Orlando Magic's gym at RDV Sportsplex on Monday wearing a piece of clothing that perfectly summed up his current situation. The front of his Sean John T-shirt featured the unfinished pyramid that's found on the back of a one-dollar bill. Gortat insisted that he didn't wear the shirt to make a statement, but even he acknowledged the unintended irony. On Wednesday, the first day players can sign contracts with new teams, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to ink the 6-foot-11 post player to an offer sheet so lucrative — worth so many of those dollar bills — that the Magic won't dare match it. "Either way, Dallas or Orlando, I'm going to be a happy man," Gortat ..."

Mavericks in trade talks for Toronto's Marion

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July 7

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks' search for offensive help could lead to Shawn Marion, once a dynamic force for Phoenix whose production has tapered off in recent seasons. The Mavericks, according to a league source, are involved in trade talks with Toronto, which is trying to shed salary to make room for free agent Hedo Turkoglu. Marion, 31, also is a free agent, but a sign-and-trade of the 6-7 forward would allow the Raptors to perhaps take back Jerry Stackhouse, whose contract is $7 million for next season - but only $2 million of which is guaranteed. The Mavericks have had casual interest in Marion for some time, but it was not known how far along talks had advanced. Several reports Monday night ..."

Kidd to Stay in Dallas

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July 6

New York Post

"With Jason Kidd off the radar, the Knicks now can focus on another 36-year-old free agent, Grant Hill, who visits their Westchester compound today. As expected, Kidd has made a verbal commitment to stay in Dallas, his agent Jeff Schwartz confirmed last night to The Post. As much as Kidd wanted to light up the Garden, be near his kids and play for coach Mike D'Antoni, the Knicks were never serious contenders because they couldn't make a competitive offer. The Knicks only could offer Kidd, 36, the mid-level exception for a maximum three years, totaling $18.2 million. Dallas' offer was $25 million. Though Kidd will deny it, there's speculation he used the Knicks' interest to get the ..."

Kidd Staying Put

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July 3

Hoopsworld.com

"In this week's section geared exclusively towards the latest rumors floating around the NBA … Kidd Staying Put: An informed source has told HOOPSWORLD that Jason Kidd intends to return to the Dallas Mavericks for a three-year, $24 million contract. Kidd has indicated to the Mavericks and New York Knicks that he'll mull over their respective offers over the weekend. The Knicks are said to be offering Jason a guaranteed three years at the Mid-Level Exception (MLE) which works out to be approximately $18.1 million. Barring a surprising change of events, Kidd is expected to notify the Dallas on Monday that he'll take their offer which would start at approximately $7.25 million for the ..."

Dallas Mavericks make offer to free-agent center Gortat

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July 2

Dallas Morning News

"The Dallas Mavericks have made an offer to Marcin Gortat, the 6-11 center from Poland who has become one of the hottest free agents in the NBA."

Mavs offer Kidd three-year deal

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July 1

ESPN.com

"The Dallas Mavericks opened the free-agent period early Wednesday by letting guard Jason Kidd know that they are prepared to sign him to a three-year deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations. The specifics to be determined in those talks center on the money, with the Mavericks believed to be proposing a deal in the $21 million to $25 million range for the 36-year-old guard, and Kidd said to be seeking more. Kidd also attended his scheduled Wednesday meeting at Madison Square Garden with New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni, who works with Kidd as an assistant coach with Team USA. Kidd has legitimate interest in the Knicks given his strong ties ..."

Jason Kidd holds three-hour meeting with Knicks at Madison Square Garden

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July 1

New York Daily News

"Jason Kidd met for three hours with Knicks officials early Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Kidd, the veteran free agent point guard, gave Dallas the first crack at talking to him when he met with Mavericks owner Mark Cuban just after midnight. The Knicks feel they have a good chance to sign Kidd. However, the Mavs can offer him more money than the Knicks. Kidd greeted reporters but declined to comment."

Mark Cuban set to talk with Jason Kidd before Knicks' meeting

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July 1

New York Daily News

"By the time the Knicks take Jason Kidd on a grand tour of Madison Square Garden Wednesday, Mark Cuban will have already made an offer to keep the veteran point guard in Dallas. Cuban, the Mavs owner, confirmed to The News in an e-mail Tuesday that he planned to meet with Kidd at 12:01 a.m., the official start of the free agent recruiting period. It is believed that the Mavs will offer Kidd a contract starting at $8 million per over two years with an option for a third. Unless the Knicks negotiate a sign-and-trade with Kidd and Dallas, the club can offer him only its mid-level exception starting at approximately $5.8 million. Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni are hoping ..."

George exercises player option to return to Mavs

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July 1

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks were informed Tuesday that swingman Devean George has exercised his player option for the 2009-10 season, his agent said.George, 6-8, has been injury plagued for most of his three seasons with the Mavericks but also has enjoyed stretches of solid play as a backup and starter. He signed a two-year deal before last season and is scheduled to make $1.6 million next season. Agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed George's intentions.While taking the option year keeps George on the roster, it's no guarantee he will be with the team in September when training camp opens. His contract ends after next season, which makes him an attractive trade chip that could be added into any deal to make ..."

Kidd is big fish, but Dallas Mavericks view Bass as a keeper

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June 30

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks' first order of business will be to take care of their own when the free-agency period opens at 11 p.m. today. Jason Kidd's status isn't the only one that could get sticky. Brandon Bass, who blossomed into a capable backup power forward and center last season, will draw attention from several teams, his agent said Monday. While Bass falls into the second tier of free agents, losing him would force the Mavericks to rely more heavily on James Singleton - also an unrestricted free agent - and perhaps pursue a big man on the open market or through a trade. "Brandon likes Dallas and appreciates the Mavericks," agent Tony Dutt said. "He will certainly look at that, but he will ..."

Kidd the big fish, but Dallas Mavericks view Bass as a keeper, too

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June 30

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks' first order of business will be to take care of their own when the free-agency period opens at 11 p.m. today. Jason Kidd's status isn't the only one that could get sticky. Brandon Bass, who blossomed into a capable backup power forward and center last season, will draw attention from several teams, his agent said Monday. While Bass falls into the second tier of free agents, losing him would force the Mavericks to rely more heavily on James Singleton - also an unrestricted free agent - and perhaps pursue a big man on the open market or through a trade. "Brandon likes Dallas and appreciates the Mavericks," agent Tony Dutt said. "He will certainly look at that, but he will ..."

Stackhouse to the Bucks?

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June 25

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Keep an eye on swingman Jerry Stackhouse of the Dallas Mavericks as the hours tick down to Thursday night's college draft. The Mavericks are talking up Stackhouse and his favorable contract as trade bait and the Bucks are said to be one of the teams that are listening. Stackhouse's contract is worth $7 million next season but it can be bought out for $2 million which mean a considerable savings for any team that might want to trade for him and go that route. It's very similar to the contract of Bruce Bowen who was obtained by the Bucks in the trade for Richard Jefferson. Bowen is to make $4 million next season but only half of that deal is guaranteed. If the Bucks are confident that they ..."

Dallas Mavericks looking for right deal

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June 24

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks had no choice Tuesday but to stress patience - to themselves and their fans. Rival San Antonio used a pair of contracts similar in nature to Jerry Stackhouse's to acquire Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee. So why couldn't the Mavericks pull off such a deal? It wasn't for lack of effort. They had what president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson called a "fairly active" Monday and Tuesday. And they will continue to try to use Stackhouse's contract as the primary chip in trade talks that they are confident will still pay off in the long run. "There's a chance we could do something around the draft and probably an equal chance we would just carry it into July when a lot of ..."

With 22nd pick, Dallas Mavericks may take point guard

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June 21

Dallas Morning News

"The Mavericks aren't married to their pick in Thursday's draft, the 22nd overall selection. It's just that they can't find anyone to grant them a divorce. Not yet, anyway. The reality of the great financial meltdown of 2009 is that NBA draft picks after the first dozen or so cost a lot more than they are worth. "Teams don't want to take on lower-end draft picks," Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said. "They just cost money. It's not like they'll give us a player for 22. They don't want 22 or 20-whatever." That could always change, of course. But for now, the Mavericks are plotting their draft night as if they will be staying put. Even though there are teams in the lottery looking to dump ..."

Source close to Anderson Varejao says reports Cavs forward talked to Mavs owner are false

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June 20

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Anderson Varejao is a man of international mystery this week. On Wednesday, a Brazilian blog released an interview with Varejao discussing a wide range of topics -- from the Cavaliers' season to the Los Angeles Lakers winning the title to his upcom- ing free agency. The last topic is where it got sticky, though, and was getting re action every where from Cleveland to Dallas to Mi ami. In the inter view, with the blog NBA Web Sportiva, Varejao is quoted in Portuguese as saying: "I've had two conversations with [Dallas Mavericks owner] Mark Cuban this month and he offered me a three-year deal worth $11 million [about $19 million U.S.]. But I told him that I would like to remain in ..."

Nowitzki files for paternity test

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June 20

Dallas Morning News

"Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki's attorney has filed a petition seeking a paternity test from his ex-girlfriend, Cristal Taylor, and sole custody of her yet-to-be-born child if tests prove he is the father. The petition was filed last Friday in the Dallas County courthouse and obtained by The Dallas Morning News. And a former housemate of Taylor's told The News that Taylor gave birth to three children who are now teenagers, none of whom she raised. Meanwhile, ESPN.com reported that agents from Beaumont's FBI field office obtained recordings of allegedly threatening phone calls Taylor made from the Jefferson County Correctional Facility to Robert Hart, Nowitzki's attorney. Taylor, ..."

Latest NBA rumor: Blazers targeting Turkoglu, Kidd?

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June 19

Oregonian

"Nothing better to usher us into the weekend than a big, juicy rumor. From Yahoo! Sports and Adrian Wojnarowski: For all the Portland Trail Blazers' usual misdirection plays about moving up in the draft, few say they're sincere in climbing into the lottery. Ultimately, it's thought that the Blazers are trying to clear cap space - perhaps as much as $10 million - and multiple league executives think Portland is determined to sign Orlando Magic free agent Hedo Turkoglu.For now, the Blazers are trying to find a taker for point guard Sergio Rodriguez and his $1.6 million salary. They're interested in Dallas Mavericks free agent Jason Kidd, too. The Mavericks want to keep Kidd, who will probably ..."

Westphal leaving Dallas Mavericks to become Kings coach

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June 10

Dallas Morning News

"Paul Westphal, a member of the Mavericks' organization the last two seasons, has been selected as the new coach of the Sacramento Kings. Maverick officials became aware of Westphal's new job Tuesday evening. He served as vice president of basketball operations, assisting president Donnie Nelson. In 2007-08, Westphal was on Avery Johnson's coaching staff. Westphal's appointment with the Kings eliminates the final year of his contract with the Mavericks. Formerly a head coach at Seattle and Phoenix, Westphal replaces Kenny Natt and is expected to be named officially today."

Taylor reiterates claim that she's pregnant with Nowitzki's child

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May 23

Dallas Morning News

"Through the glass of visitation booth No. 48, Cristal Taylor's hazel eyes flashed varying emotions. Desperation. Confusion. But, mostly, anger. On Friday, a day after Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki's attorney publicly doubted Taylor's claim that she is pregnant, Taylor fought back during her first face-to-face interview since her May 6 arrest at Nowitzki's home. Well, as face-to-face as a prisoner in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility is allowed to get to a visitor. "I'm willing to take a polygraph test on anything I state; can they do the same?" she asked of Nowitzki and his attorney, Robert Hart. "This is getting outrageous. It's turning into such drama." On Monday, Taylor told ..."

Nowitzki's attorney doubts Taylor's claim she's pregnant with Dallas Maverick's child

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May 22

Dallas Morning News

"Dirk Nowitzki's attorney released a statement on Thursday voicing doubt about Cristal Taylor's claim that she is pregnant with Nowitzki's child. In a statement released to ESPN.com, Robert Hart said that in the "remote" chance Taylor's claim is true, Nowitzki will do everything possible to "ensure the health of the child." Hart pointed skepticism in particular about Taylor's statement to The Dallas Morning News that she did not learn of her pregnancy until she was twice tested at Dallas County jail following her May 6 arrest at Nowitzki's home. "We have been told that she was not administered a pregnancy test [in Dallas County Jail]," Hart said in the statement. Nowitzki left Dallas ..."

War's not over for Martin, Cuban

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May 19

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"The war of words between a billionaire owner and a millionaire player continues to simmer as the NBA playoffs move on. Denver power forward Kenyon Martin said over the weekend that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was "a coward" for apologizing to his mother through the internet rather than face to face for reportedly making disrespectful comments after Game 3 of the Mavericks' second-round series with the Denver Nuggets in American Airlines Center. It was the latest salvo in a long-running give-and-take of both words and stance-taking between Cuban and Martin. After Game 3, Martin's mother was seated near the exit that Cuban uses to leave the arena. Cuban has acknowledged saying "that includes ..."

Forget any debate, Dallas Mavericks eager to re-sign Jason Kidd

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May 16

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"When Jason Kidd helped lead the Dallas Mavericks past the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, I giggled. When the same Kidd was embarrassed by the Denver Nuggets' Chauncey Billups in the second round, I retched. I suspect most of you shared those conflicting emotions. In those two scenarios lie the ever-present dilemmas the Mavericks face as they decide whether to re-sign their 36-year-old point guard to a new contract. Kidd is good enough to take the Mavs to a certain point, but in the NBA's Western Conference with its profusion of ultra-talented point guards, he's eventually going to run into someone — Chris Paul, Billups, somebody — who eats his lunch and makes him ..."

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