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Date: Team: Pos:
Rick Carlisle - C - Mavericks

The Mavs are looking to trade their first-round pick (13th overall) in hopes of creating cap room for Dwight Howard, multiple sources tell ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

This isn't the first we've heard of the Mavs' reported interest in both Howard and point guard Chris Paul. In fact, Dirk Nowitzki said he's willing to play salesman to the two free-agent stars and is also open to taking a substantial pay cut next summer to make the financials work. Both Howard and Paul would have to leave a year and several million dollars on the table to sign with Dallas, but the lure or playing for a title next to Dirk might be enough to win them over.
Related: Dwight Howard, Chris Paul
Source: ESPN Dallas
May 22 - 3:09 PM
Dirk Nowitzki - F - Mavericks

Dirk Nowitzki said he would be OK with taking a paycut next offseason if it helped the Mavs lure big-time free agents to Dallas this year.

Nowitzki also said he planned to be a part of the team's pitches to potential free agents, particularly Chris Paul and Dwight Howard. It's not exactly a surprising statement from an aging veteran who saw this year that he needs elite-level help to win another title. The Mavs have plenty of cap space already, but an extra bit from Dirk next summer could help the team round out roster in the long term and sell Paul or Howard on a four- or five-year plan.
Related: Chris Paul, Dwight Howard
Source: Dallas Morning News
May 15 - 2:52 PM
O.J. Mayo - G - Mavericks

The Cavs "might kick the tires" on O.J. Mayo as an unrestricted free agent.

It doesn't sound as if Mayo will be a priority, and he shouldn't be. The team drafted Dion Waiters No. 4 overall in 2012 and has committed to developing him alongside Kyrie Irving. Cleveland would be better off delegating their cap space elsewhere.
Related: Dion Waiters, Cavaliers
Source: News-Herald
May 13 - 9:16 AM
O.J. Mayo - G - Mavericks

ESPN 1500's Darren Wolfson has "heard from multiple angles" that Flip Saunders will pursue O.J. Mayo as an unrestricted free agent.

Mayo opted out of his deal in Dallas and is likely looking to get paid on a multi-year deal, and Minnesota has a clear need for a real shooting guard. Wolfson is unsure how Mayo would fit into the equation given the team needs the necessary cap space and the club has a looming decision to make on restricted free agent Nikola Pekovic, but it's obvious Saunders is wasting no time leaving his stamp on the franchise and constructing his kind of roster.
Related: Timberwolves, Nikola Pekovic
Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter
May 10 - 9:14 AM
Shawn Marion - F - Mavericks

The deadline for a decision on Shawn Marion's early termination option is believed to be June 30.

Marion has one year and $9.31 million left on his deal. He won't get that much annually if he hits the open market, but he could possibly secure something around a three-year, $16 million deal. At age 35, he'd have to think long and hard about that. Marion averaged 12.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists as a defensive stopper for the Mavs this season.
Source: ESPN Dallas
May 7 - 3:04 PM
Brandan Wright - F/C - Mavericks

The Mavericks want to re-sign impending free agent Brandan Wright.

Wright showed some serious improvement while with the Mavs for the last two seasons. A valuable reserve in 2012-13, he averaged 8.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in just 18.0 minutes per night. Still just 25 years old and measuring in a 6-foot-10, Wright is going to attract real interest on the open market. The Mavs won't be able to hold him at arm's length while pursuing Dwight Howard and other top-flight free agents.
Source: ESPN Dallas
May 3 - 4:41 PM
O.J. Mayo - G - Mavericks

The Pistons are expected to target a shooting guard in free agency.

That would be a good idea considering it's an obvious area of need. Along with O.J. Mayo, the Detroit News suggests names like Andre Iguodala, Tony Allen and Kevin Martin as potential fits for different reasons. However, the report cautions it's "more likely" the team will be active on the trade front, and that makes some sense considering the last time the Pistons were flush with cap space the team wound up with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on bloated five-year deals.
Related: Pistons
Source: Detroit News
Apr 21 - 9:28 AM
Elton Brand - F/C - Mavericks

Elton Brand said he wants to return to the Mavs next season.

Brand made just over $2 million this season and is slated for unrestricted free agency. He was a solid depth option for the Mavs and had stretches of usefulness for fantasy purposes. We'd guess his return to Dallas likely depends on the Mavs' other free-agent options, like landing Dwight Howard.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Apr 20 - 11:57 AM
O.J. Mayo - G - Mavericks

Impending free agent O.J. Mayo said he hopes to work out a long-term deal with the Mavericks.

Coming off bounce-back season that saw him average 15.3 points, 4.4 assists and 3.5 rebounds, Mayo will opt out of the $4.2 million he's owed in 2013-14. He clashed with Mavs coach Rick Carlisle late in the year, but did carry the team in the first half when Dirk Nowitzki was sidelined. "Like everything else in this world, this is probably going to come down to money," Carlisle said. "I don't know where all that stuff stands."
Source: ESPN Dallas
Apr 19 - 2:31 PM
Darren Collison - G - Mavericks

Darren Collison reiterated that he views himself as a starting point guard.

Collison gave a half-hearted endorsement when asked if he wanted to return to Dallas as a restricted free agent. When asked if he'd return in a reserve role, he offered, "I'm not going to say no, because I definitely experienced it, and I'm capable of playing off the bench. At the same time, I just know who I am as a person and as a player. I'm capable of playing for any team as a starter." His free agency will be one of the more interesting offseason storylines to monitor.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Apr 19 - 9:30 AM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman was not available to the media after his exit interview on Thursday, a possible sign that the meeting did not go well.

This sounds like speculation, but it's worth noting considering it's coming from the Dallas Morning News and Kaman has previously reported frustration several times this season. Kaman is set to be an unrestricted free agent and it would be a shock to see him return to Dallas.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Apr 19 - 9:28 AM
Dirk Nowitzki - F - Mavericks

Dirk Nowitzki has already underwent a precautionary MRI on his left knee.

Nowitzki had a scope done to his right knee before the 2012/13 season, so he wants to be prepared in order to prevent a scenario where he's forced to miss significant time again. It's not something to worry about right know, but owners need to watch Nowitzki's health carefully during the offseason to ensure he stays healthy and off of the operating table.
Source: Earl K. Sneed on Twitter
Apr 18 - 1:16 PM
O.J. Mayo - G - Mavericks

O.J. Mayo will decline his player option and test free agency in the offseason.

Mayo said he's hopeful to sign a long-term deal in Dallas, but that's not certain. Mayo will be giving up a little over $4M to test free agency, but he should have no trouble commanding a multi-year deal at a higher annual average rate than that. It wouldn't surprise us to see the Phoenix Suns show legitimate interest.
Related: Suns
Source: Earl K. Sneed on Twitter
Apr 18 - 12:51 PM
Darren Collison - G - Mavericks

Darren Collison showed up in the season finale on Wednesday during a 99-87 win over New Orleans, shooting 10-of-15 from the field for 25 points with two boards, four assists, two steals, one block and one 3-pointer.

It was another disappointing season for Collison, which is something that has happened all too often since his big rookie season in New Orleans. He's not someone worth targeting in most fantasy leagues.
Apr 17 - 11:48 PM
Vince Carter - G/F - Mavericks

Vince Carter scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting (including four threes) with five rebounds, four assists and one block in the Mavs' 103-97 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.

Carter passed Clyde Drexler to become No. 27 on the NBA's all-time scoring list, and he's officially hot so go ahead and pick him up for the finale. Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points but had just three rebounds in the loss.
Related: Dirk Nowitzki
Apr 15 - 11:58 PM

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