Dallas Mavericks Trade Rumors

No word from NBA on whether Carlisle, Cuban will be fined or penalized
February 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"The fines and any other penalties against coach Rick Carlisle or owner Mark Cuban were put off for at least a day on Thursday by the NBA office. Carlisle is virtually assured of at least a fine for kicking the ball into the seats near the baseline early in the fourth quarter Wednesday."
Mavericks' Marion improved; Haywood, Odom hopeful, not definite
February 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Mavericks expect to have Brendan Haywood and Lamar Odom back Friday night. That's particularly good news because the Pacers have emerged as an Eastern Conference force with 7-2 Roy Hibbert as one of their anchors. The Mavericks will need Haywood's bulk against Hibbert. Haywood missed Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City with lower back tightness but was able to go through a brief workout Thursday."
Dirk Nowitzki: 'I'll play for at least two more years'
February 2
Dallas Morning News
 
"Friday, Jan. 27 was a big day for Dirk Nowitzki. The Mavericks superstar didn't play in his team's 116-101 victory over the Utah Jazz that day but he left American Airlines Center with his first NBA championship ring and his sixth La Gazzetta dello Sport Europlayer of the year award. After receiving the award, Nowitzki stated that he wanted to win one more Europlayer crown, which would allow him to pass former Portland Trailblazers center Arvydas Sabonis. And speaking of goals, Nowitzki was also asked about his future in the NBA. "I'll play for at least two more years," he responded."
Dirk Nowitzki unsure about return
January 26
ESPN.com
 
"Originally scheduled to miss only four games with a sore right knee, Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki could possibly be out longer, he said Thursday. Nowitzki, who will miss his fourth game against the Utah Jazz on Friday, spoke to the media for the first time since being sidelined and said he's making progress. Nowitzki said a decision on his return will be made closer to game time before Sunday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs."
Report: Mavs 'likeliest landing spot' for Deron Williams in free agency
January 21
Dallas Morning News
 
"The New Jersey Nets hope to hang on to their superstar point guard, Deron Williams, beyond this year. But as the Nets wallow at the bottom of the Eastern Conference again, whispers are growing louder that Williams won't stick around with his current club unless it brings in another star to play alongside him -- like Orlando's Dwight Howard. And according to ESPN's Chris Broussard, the Mavericks are a good bet to land the guard if he makes it to free agency. "A native of Dallas, Williams is also fond of the idea of playing for the Mavericks," Broussard wrote. "Dallas lacks the pieces to pull off a trade, but if Williams becomes a free agent and the Nets don't get Howard, the Mavericks, who"
Nets' Deron Williams has wish list
January 21
ESPN.com
 
"Deron Williams' first choice is to stay with the Nets and to build something special in Brooklyn, but if it doesn't work out with his current team, his short list of desirable destinations includes the Mavericks, the Knicks and the Lakers, according to sources close to the situation. While the league's post-lockout trade buzz has been centered on Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, little attention has been paid to Williams, who like Howard can opt out of his contract and become a free agent after this season. Williams has publicly stated his desire to re-sign with the Nets, and New Jersey, which views him as a building block for next season's move to Brooklyn, has refused to entertain potential"
Dirk Nowitzki's knee achy, but improving
January 19
Dallas Morning News
 
"As it turns out, Dirk Nowitzki's start to the season - his scoring average of 17.9 points is the lowest since his second season - has happened for a reason. Nowitzki said after Wednesday's 91-89 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers that he's been battling a sore right knee that has limited his mobility. The good news, he said, was that the worst appears to be behind him."
Vince Carter not expected to play vs. Clippers
January 18
Dallas Morning News
 
"Vince Carter will likely miss Wednesday's game at the Los Angeles Clippers and his status moving forward will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Carter was not at the Mavericks' practice Tuesday afternoon at LA Southwest College. He did remain in Los Angeles, however, rather than returning to Dallas. "He's doing a little better today, but other than that, he's not expected to play tomorrow,'' coach Rick Carlisle said."
Lamar Odom considered sabbatical
January 15
ESPN.com
 
"As his Martin Luther King Day reunion with the Los Angeles Lakers approaches, Lamar Odom has revealed that he was "real close" to walking away from the game for a season -- or perhaps longer -- well before his December trade to the Dallas Mavericks. Left reeling by the July murder of his 24-year-old cousin and a fatal car accident days later that killed a teen pedestrian after the car he was riding in as a passenger collided with a motorcycle, Odom told ESPN.com that he had to be convinced by wife Khloe Kardashian to scrap his plans for a hiatus. "Real close," Odom said when asked Saturday how close he came to asking the Lakers for a season-long sabbatical. "My wife talked me out of it."
Howard doesn't expect trade in near future, if at all
January 9
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Dwight Howard thinks he'll represent the Orlando Magic at this year's All-Star Game in Orlando – and he doubts he'll be switching uniforms at all this season in spite of his desire to be traded. Howard has not rescinded his trade request, but he told Yahoo! Sports he thinks there's a "100 percent" chance the Magic won't trade him before the Feb. 26 All-Star Game at the team's Amway Center. Team officials still hope to convince Howard to commit to staying with the franchise for the long term. "I don't think they are going to do anything right now because we're winning," Howard said after a 104-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings improved the Magic's record to 6-3. "Even if this is the"
Dwight Howard's trade plan: It's complicated
January 8
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The truest mission statement for the Magic is not about winning a title this season. It's about keeping Dwight Howard in town. Can't accomplish one without the other, anyway. To update, as of Thursday, nothing has changed on the Howard trade front, according to Magic brass. He still wants to be dealt (and after watching his team get hammered by the Bulls, he might have taken a parachute with him aboard the team charter for the West Coast trip). And something else hasn't changed: Dwight still holds all the cards. His ultimate leverage: telling whatever team the Magic have on the phone that he will or will not sign a contract extension with it. As we know, Howard's choice of teams are the"
Jason Kidd to miss at least three games
January 8
Dallas Morning News
 
"Jason Kidd's back injury, which will keep him out a minimum of three games, comes as no surprise to the Mavericks, owner Mark Cuban said before Saturday night's meeting with the New Orleans Hornets. Kidd injured his back Thursday at San Antonio and while he is expected to go on the road trip to visit the White House and President Obama on Monday, he will not play at Detroit or Boston. "You've got to expect it,'' Cuban said. "That's one of the reasons we built our roster the way we built it. It's no surprise when Jason Kidd goes down. Training camps are there for a reason. You are seeing a lot of injuries around the league. Who knows if they're directly related or not? But you deal with"
Magic want veterans, not to rebuild after Howard
December 28
ESPN.com
 
"Precisely when the Orlando Magic might be willing to trade Dwight Howard is not yet clear. It's obviously not going to happen fast enough for New Jersey Nets fans, who serenaded their team with chants of "We Want Howard" during a humbling home defeat to the Atlanta Hawks at the Prudential Center on Tuesday night. In the Nets' home opener. However ... There is at least a fairly clear sense out there about what the Magic would eventually want in exchange for Howard if they decide, as widely expected between now and the March 15 deadline, to make sure they get something for their face of the franchise as opposed to risking the possibility that the Team USA center bolts Orlando in July with"
Nets in talks to sign Stevenson
December 21
New York Post
 
"The Nets just may be close to punching a playoff ticket, even without Dwight Howard. The agent for free agent guard DeShawn Stevenson, a gritty hard-nosed defender who won a title with the Mavericks last season, said he is having "serious conversations" with the Nets. "You know how these things go, something could happen in two minutes, two days or not at all," said Mark Bartelstein, Stevenson's agent. "But yes, we have been talking. I would categorize them as serious conversations.""
Jason Terry takes ill, leaves Mavericks' practice
December 20
Dallas Morning News
 
"Jason Terry did not make the Mavericks' road trip to Oklahoma City after becoming ill at practice Monday and being taken from American Airlines Center to see the team doctor. It was not known what Terry's ailment was, but several team officials said the veteran guard saw the doctor and was resting comfortably at his house when the team left Monday afternoon for their second and final preseason game. Terry apparently wasn't feeling well before practice and did not put in any time on the court. He is not expected to rejoin the team in Oklahoma. The hope is that he will be fully recovered for the regular season opener Christmas Day."
Andy Rautins, part of Tyson Chandler trade, waived by Mavericks
December 16
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Mavericks have waived guard Andy Rautins five days after he was acquired in a three-team trade that sent Tyson Chandler to the New York Knicks. Rautins was acquired along with a 2012 second-round draft pick from Washington, while New York got Chandler and the draft rights to Ahmad Nivins and Giorgos Printezis from Dallas."
Nuggets trade for Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer from Mavericks
December 13
Denver Post
 
"The Nuggets acquired shooting guards Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer from Dallas, a source said, in exchange for a future second-round pick. The Nuggets were able to make the deal because of a trade exception acquired during the big Carmelo Anthony trade. Fernandez could possibly start for Denver at shooting guard. He averaged 8.6 points per game for the Trail Blazers? last season - he was traded to Dallas in the summer. The Nuggets are still in talks with Arron Afflalo?, a restricted free agent."
Dwight Howard's wish list said short
December 13
ESPN.com
 
"While the Orlando Magic are keeping all of their options open, Dwight Howard is not. There are only four teams that Howard would sign a long-term contract with, according to a source close to the situation -- the Magic, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks or Los Angeles Lakers. That severely limits the trade possibilities for Orlando, which has said it will not rule out trading Howard to any of the league's 29 other teams. Without a long-term commitment from Howard, no club is likely to put an enticing offer on the table. Howard's stance essentially relegates the Magic, whose ideal scenario is to re-sign Howard, to trade talks only with the Nets, Mavericks and Lakers. There has been"
Fernandez wants a buyout, according to a report
December 13
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"In a move that doesn't come as a surprise, Rudy Fernandez reportedly wants the Dallas Mavericks to buy out his contract. According to Marca.com, Fernandez has no desire to play for the Mavs and compete for playing time with new acquisitions Vince Carter and Delonte West. By the way, he also would be competing for playing time at shooting guard with Jason Terry, and at small forward with Lamar Odom, Shawn Marion and Corey Brewer."
Wolves, J.J. Barea reach contract agreement
December 12
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Wolves are working this morning to finalize a contract agreement with unrestricted free agent J.J. Barea, a source confirms. NBA.com's David Aldridge first reported this morning that the two sides were nearing an agreement. ESPN.com reported that it's a four-year, $19 million deal. I don't have any indication that it's a precursor to another imminent move, such as trading for Kevin Martin or signing Jamal Crawford. They don't have any more cap room to sign anybody unless they'd make other moves to clear cap space or get slightly over the cap so they get that full $5 million mid-level exception."
Vince Carter, Brian Cardinal in the house
December 12
Dallas Morning News
 
"Two newly minted Mavericks arrived in town Sunday and were able to watch the evening practice, which included a scrimmage. Vince Carter and Brian Cardinal, both free agents, did not take part in the practice because their paperwork had not yet been filed with the league. Carter will not officially clear waivers until Monday afternoon, which means that's the earliest he will be able to sign his contract. There have been no complications with the deal and all signs point to a signing Monday. Carter's deal will be for the mid-level exception, which for the Mavericks will be $3 million because they have nudged into luxury-tax territory. It will go on the books as a three-year deal although"
Source: Wolves, Barea Nearing Deal
December 12
NBA.com
 
"A source close to free agent J.J. Barea tells TNT's David Aldridge that the 27-year-old is finalizing details on a four-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which would further add to that team's seemingly inexhaustable supply of guards. Barea, who starred in the postseason last spring during the Dallas Mavericks' run to the NBA title, took more in Minnesota than in New York, which had been talking about a two-year deal, according to the source. But after using the amnesty provision on Saturday to waive guard Chauncey Billups and dealing forward Ronny Turiaf to Washington as part of the three-team deal that sent Tyson Chandler to New York, the Knicks technically fell under the cap,"
Source: Lamar Odom asked for trade
December 12
ESPN.com
 
"After all he had done in his seven years for the Los Angeles Lakers, forward Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source. His request was granted when the Lakers sent Odom, along with a 2012 second-round draft pick, to the Dallas Mavericks for an $8.9 million trade exception, as well as a protected first-round pick. Los Angeles, Houston and New Orleans agreed on a deal Thursday that would have sent Odom and Lakers forward Pau Gasol to New Orleans for Hornets guard Paul. Gasol would then have been sent to Houston for Luis Scola, Kevin Martin, Goran Dragic and"
Knicks eye Crawford, Barea
December 12
New York Post
 
"Tyson Chandler and Mike Bibby practiced for the first time yesterday with the Knicks, but interim general manager Glen Grunwald's work wasn't done. He was holed up in his Westchester office, working like a machine, chasing ex-Knick Jamal Crawford and Mavericks' unheralded point guard J.J. Barea, according to NBA sources. Crawford's agent, Andy Miller, has been trying desperately for the past 48 hours to broker a three-team sign-and-trade deal between the Knicks, Hawks and another club under the salary cap to find a creative way to pay Crawford his market value, sources told The Post. The Warriors are one team Miller has tried to engage."
Dwight Howard has requested a trade from the Orlando Magic
December 11
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic are confronting their worst nightmare. Dwight Howard has asked for a trade. "You only get one time around," Howard said Saturday night at Amway Center. "You can't press the reset button. It's not 'Call of Duty,' where when you die, you get back up. Once this is done — once I'm done playing — I can't turn back the hands of time and play again." Howard, a 6-foot-11 center who was drafted by the team in 2004, did not give many specific reasons for his choice, but he indicated that he is not happy with the franchise's on-court direction. He also said he wanted more of a "voice" in team decisions. "They know how I feel," Howard said, referring to the team's management."
Lakers trade Lamar Odom to the Mavericks
December 11
Los Angeles Times
 
"The Lakers made a trade Saturday, but it wasn't for Chris Paul or Dwight Howard. Two days after getting rebuffed by the NBA in an apparent deal for Paul, the Lakers sent forward Lamar Odom to Dallas for the Mavericks' first-round pick in the 2012 amateur draft. "It's a done deal," said a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly. The Mavericks might also send the Lakers another unspecified draft pick. It was not immediately clear if the move was a straight salary dump or a circuitous effort to try to get Howard down the road or, less likely, Paul."
Knicks set to announce Chandler deal today; PG Rautins to be traded; Billups waived
December 10
New York Post
 
"The Knicks are planning to stage a press conference for 2 p.m. today to introduce new center Tyson Chandler and announce the deal is official. The 7-1 Chandler will sign a four-year deal worth roughly $58 million and a source said it will go down as a sign-and-trade with Dallas. To make it happen, the Knicks engineered a secret plot that had them go under the salary cap as they are about to waive Chauncey Billups' $14.2M contract with the new amnesty clause in which the salary is paid but does not count against the cap. They also had to trade Ronny Turiaf's $4.2M contract to Washington, as first reported last night by The Post's website. Then Chandler will be dealt in a sign-and-trade by"
Mavericks working on deal to land veteran Carter
December 10
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Vince Carter is close to joining the world champion Dallas Mavericks, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The only holdup now is if Carter will agree to a one-year contract, since the Mavs want to maintain their salary cap flexibility for next summer's free-agent market. Carter, a 6-foot-6 forward who turns 35 next month, averaged 13.5 points and shot 42.2 percent in 51 games for Phoenix last season. The Suns got Carter last Dec. 18 from Orlando, where he averaged 15 points in 22 games. Carter was a teammate of Mavs point guard Jason Kidd with the New Jersey Nets from 2003-'07. The Suns waived Carter on Friday within a 72-hour window that allows them to pay only $4"
Report: Dwight Howard's agent given permission to speak with Mavericks
December 10
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Dallas Mavericks have been extremely quiet on the free agent front since the NBA lockout was lifted. But that could be changing, after Dwight Howard's agent was given permission by the Orlando Magic to speak with three teams about a potential trade for the All-State center. As most expected, the New Jersey Nets were on the list of approved teams, after Howard made it clear he's interested in joining the team in the future. The second team was the Los Angeles Lakers, and rounding out the list was a surprising dark horse: the Dallas Mavericks. As SI.com NBA writer Sam Amick tweeted on Friday night, the Mavericks made the cut as a potential future home for Howard. Whether Mark Cuban does"
Vince Carter close to joining the Mavs
December 10
Dallas Morning News
 
"It appears the Mavericks are close to forming a reunion of the Vince Carter-Jason Kidd tag team. In the wake of losing Tyson Chandler and Caron Butler, the Mavericks are in need of rotation depth and Carter -- waived by the Phoenix Suns on Friday -- would seem to fit the bill perfectly. A source said the talks have gotten serious and that the man they used to call Vinsanity could be on his way to the Mavericks. Carter was scheduled to make $18 million this season, but when the Suns waived him, it reduced their financial obligation to $4 million. This would not be an amnesty provision, meaning teams under the salary cap do not get first crack at Carter. Rather, the Mavericks would be able"
Magic give Dwight's representatives permission to speak to the Lakers, Mavericks and Nets
December 10
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith has given permission for Dwight Howard's representatives to discuss Howard's long-term future with three other teams, Howard's agent said. Joel Glass, the Magic's chief spokesman, told the Orlando Sentinel that Smith first granted that permission on Friday night to the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Jersey Nets. That permission, Glass, said, came after a meeting that an ESPN report said took place between Howard and Nets Owner Mikhail Prokhorov and Nets General Manager Billy King on Thursday night in Miami without the Magic's knowledge or permission. Howard told reporters he did not meet with the Nets. And Nets General Manager"
Caron Butler takes three-year, $24-million deal with Clippers
December 9
Los Angeles Times
 
"Caron Butler wanted to be a Clipper and the Clippers wanted the free-agent forward to be a part of what they are trying to build. For Butler and the Clippers, it all worked out when the sides agreed Thursday to a three-year, $24-million deal. Butler can't sign the contract until Friday, the first day the NBA will allow teams to sign free agents and the day training camp opens. Butler's agent, Raymond Brothers, said his client plans on being at the Clippers' training camp Friday afternoon in Playa Vista. "He's a Clipper now," Brothers said in a phone interview. "I think he's a great fit for the Clippers, on and off the court. He's is excited about the opportunity. I think the fans will love"
Knicks Close to Signing Tyson Chandler
December 9
New York Times
 
"Tyson Chandler, whose defense and grit helped deliver a championship in Dallas, is close to joining the Knicks, two people involved in the talks said Thursday. The deal faces some hurdles, however. To meet Chandler's contract demands — about $58 million over four years — the Knicks must create salary-cap room, by unloading the veterans Chauncey Billups and Ronny Turiaf. The Knicks are looking for teams with cap space to absorb their contracts. If the Knicks cannot trade Billups, they will use the N.B.A.'s new amnesty provision to remove his $14.2 million salary from the payroll. Billups would still earn the full amount and would be placed on waivers."
Caron Butler goes to Clippers
December 8
ESPN.com
 
"Former Dallas Mavericks forward Caron Butler agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, according to his agent Raymond Brothers. Butler had also considered San Antonio, New Jersey and Chicago, but ultimately the opportunity to team with Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon in Los Angeles proved too enticing. "He's very excited to be with Blake," Brothers said. "And very excited to be with a young upcoming team he believes he can help win a championship.""
Disappointed J.J. Barea: One-year offer won't work
December 8
ESPN.com
 
"An offer of a one-year deal won't be enough to keep point guard J.J. Barea in Dallas, no matter how much he wants to remain with the Mavericks. Barea said Thursday during an appearance on ESPN 103.3's Ben and Skin Show that the Mavericks had refused to offer more than one-year deals. "That is just crazy for me," said Barea, who has discussed three- and four-year offers with other teams. "Just disappointed and just looking at other teams now seriously.""
Tyson Chandler near deal with Knicks
December 8
ESPN.com
 
"In the latest twist of his expected departure from the Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler is closing in on a deal with the New York Knicks, according to sources close to the process. "New York is Tyson's first choice," one source told ESPN.com, confirming a Thursday report from CBSSports.com that the Knicks have jumped ahead of the Golden State Warriors in the race to sign Chandler. "It's 98 percent sure that Tyson is going to wind up with the Knicks." To create sufficient salary-cap space to sign Chandler, New York is expected to shed the contracts of Chauncey Billups and Ronny Turiaf, through either trades or the forthcoming amnesty clause."
Free-agent buzz: Bulls lead Butler suitors
December 8
Yahoo! Sports
 
"As Caron Butler(notes) completes his personal tour of NBA suitors, the Chicago Bulls remain the team to beat for him, league sources said. Butler left his meeting with the Bulls earlier this week with a deep appreciation for coach Tom Thibodeau, sources said. Butler's willingness to possibly take less money from a championship contender is made easier with his personal business holdings. Butler, 31, has also met with the Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs and New Jersey Nets this week. The Clippers and Nets have room underneath the salary cap to offer Butler more than the $5 million midlevel exception."
Chandler has offer from Warriors
December 8
CSN Bay Area
 
"The ball is in Tyson Chandler's court. With NBA free agents allowed to officially sign contracts on Friday, Chandler has a deal from the Warriors in front of him worth more than $60 million over four years, according to two league sources. The Warriors have made Chandler Priority No. 1 this offseason, and they hope to get an answer from Chandler on Day 1 of free agency. The hope is by Friday the Warriors will know if they have a defensive anchor at center or whether they'll have to go in another direction."
Butler liked what he saw in San Antonio
December 8
San Antonio Express-News
 
"Free-agent forward Caron Butler told the San Antonio Express-News Wednesday that he considers the Spurs his personal "frontrunners" for his services. Butler met with Spurs officials Wednesday in San Antonio. And later, Butler told the Express-News that he was pleased with how the meeting turned out. "The meeting went great, I enjoyed it," he said."
Report: Free agent forward Caron Butler met with Nets on Wednesday
December 8
Dallas Morning News
 
"First it was the Chicago Bulls , then the L.A. Clippers, then the San Antonio Spurs. Now, add the New Jersey Nets to the list of teams Caron Butler has met with this offseason. According to a report by the New York Daily News , Butler met with Nets officials on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of teaming up with The Colony's Deron Williams in New Jersey. Though the Nets finished 24-58 last season, tied for the fifth-worst record in the NBA, the team is under the salary cap, meaning it could offer Butler more than Chicago or San Antonio. Because both the Bulls and Spurs are over the cap, the most they can offer Butler is the $5 million per year mid-level exception."
Caron Butler visits Spurs
December 7
ESPN.com
 
"Dallas Mavericks free agent Caron Butler enjoyed his Wednesday morning visit with the archrival San Antonio Spurs so much that he felt compelled to tweet about it. "Just met with Spurs great visit first class all the way ..." Butler said in his tweet. Yahoo! Sports reported that the Spurs will use the one-time amnesty clause written into the new collective bargaining agreement to jettison small forward Richard Jefferson, who is due to earn $9.2 million this season and $30 million over the next three."
Sources: Chandler Warriors' No. 1 target
December 7
ESPN.com
 
"Make that two known teams that have directly courted Dallas Mavericks free agent Tyson Chandler. The Golden State Warriors had their first direct contact with Chandler on Tuesday, according to sources with knowledge of the discussions. The Warriors, sources said, have made Chandler their No. 1 roster target -- no matter what happens with their recent trade talks with the New Orleans Hornets about Chris Paul --- and join the Houston Rockets on the list of teams to directly engage Chandler in the past 48 hours."
Nene, Chandler weighing options after fallouts with former teams
December 7
SI.com
 
"Nene and Tyson Chandler have more in common than being the top-tier big men in this year's NBA free agent class: They both had their feelings hurt by their former team. Chandler appears unlikely to return to Dallas, in large part because of the Mavericks' insistence on preserving their payroll for next year's free-agent crop and because of Chandler's increasing involvement in the Chris Paul saga in New Orleans. But a source with knowledge of the situation said the prospect of Nene returning to Denver remains entirely possible -- if not probable -- for the exact opposite reason. Nene, who recently expressed disappointment over the Nuggets' reluctance to offer an extension until late last"
J.J. Barea not optimistic about return
December 7
ESPN.com
 
"Free-agent point guard J.J. Barea said he believes he will be following Tyson Chandler and Caron Butler out of Dallas. "It's not looking good here in Dallas, I don't think," Barea said Tuesday night. "I'm disappointed. I wasn't expecting this. Hopefully, it gets better." The defending champion Dallas Mavericks appear to be sticking to a plan that will get the franchise below the salary cap next summer for the first time in the Mark Cuban era. The goal is to create enough cap space to aggressively pursue one of the top three potential free agents, All-Star point guards Deron Williams and Chris Paul, and three-time defending defensive player of the year, center Dwight Howard. The casualties"
Caron Butler, Clippers to meet again
December 6
ESPN.com
 
"Free agent small forward Caron Butler's meeting with the the Los Angeles Clippers went so well Monday night, the two sides decided to talk again on Tuesday morning, according to Butler's agent. "Caron was really happy with the meeting," Butler's agent Raymond Brothers said. "We were really impressed by (general manager) Neil Olshey and (coach) Vinny Del Negro. I think they've got a good young team that can win. Caron had a really good feeling about it." Brothers said that Butler met with the Chicago Bulls Monday morning and still plans to travel to San Antonio to meet with the Spurs Tuesday afternoon. ESPNDallas.com's Jeff Caplan reported Sunday night that he is also expected to meet with"
Jason Terry wants to stay part of core
December 6
ESPN.com
 
"Jason Terry has heard the idea of how parting with center Tyson Chandler will position the Dallas Mavericks as major free-agent players for the potential summer windfall of 2012. Only Terry isn't much interested in next season. "I think people put too much emphasis into next year," the veteran shooting guard said. "I mean, who's to say? Nothing's guaranteed. We want to focus in on this season with the team that we have to put together to defend this title this year. Who knows who's free next year, and who cares? I really don't." Terry won't like it, but he's moving closer to being added to next summer's list of potential free agents that includes Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Deron Williams,"
Source: Caron Butler has 4 meetings set
December 5
ESPN.com
 
"Caron Butler begins a busy week Monday with at least four visits lined up to teams interested in signing the Dallas Mavericks' free-agent forward. Butler will visit with team officials from the Chicago Bulls on Monday morning, followed by trips to sit down with officials from the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday and possibly the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, a source close to the situation confirmed Sunday night. The source said that those teams understand that Butler, 31, is not interested in a one-year contract, the length favored by the Mavs to bring back the nine-year veteran."
Sources: Warriors eye Tyson Chandler
December 5
ESPN.com
 
"Dallas Mavericks free agent Tyson Chandler will meet face-to-face this week with officials from the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets, according to sources close to the situation. Negotiations with the Mavericks have stalled, prompting Chandler to tell ESPN.com on Wednesday night: "I really think I'm going to be on a new team come training camp." With little movement in the talks in the days since, sources say that Golden State, Houston and New Jersey have emerged as the most serious suitors for Chandler, who is widely credited with changing the defensive culture in Dallas and combining with Mavs mainstay Dirk Nowitzki to spark the franchise to its first-ever"
Mavericks finding out that title brings out the vultures
December 4
Dallas Morning News
 
"With six free agents, it was inevitable that the Mavericks were going to draw a lot of attention when conversations could start between NBA executives and player agents earlier this week. Already, a slew of teams have shown interest in Caron Butler , J.J. Barea and, of course, Tyson Chandler. This is what happens when you win the championship. Other teams realize that the players you have on your roster are not only good, but have intangibles like leadership skills and heart, both of which go a long way when it comes to putting together a title contender. The latest bit of gossip is that San Antonio has made a strong push for Caron Butler, which would stand to reason because the Spurs have"