Mavericks Trade Rumors

Sources: Pacers trade Williams to Dallas
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October 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers have traded swingman Shawne Williams to Dallas, two people with knowledge of the situation said today. The Pacers will receive two second-round picks and cash. Williams averaged 6.7 points in two seasons with the Pacers, but several off-court incidents put the franchise in a bad light and made him expendable. In February, a man wanted for murder in Memphis, Tenn., was arrested after leaving Williams' home. The suspect, Gary Ian Bohannon, 20, was driving Williams' truck when police pulled him over. Before last season, team president Larry Bird suspended Williams for three games after the player was arrested following a traffic stop."
George's return to Dallas Mavericks more unlikely
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July 20
Dallas Morning News
 
"The probability of swingman Devean George returning to the Mavericks next season appears to be decreasing every day. George, a free agent, has at least a half dozen other teams interested in signing him. The Mavericks, however, only have two open roster spots left with little money to work with after signing center DeSagana Diop."
Dallas Mavericks say no to Artest-for-Josh Howard offer
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July 18
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Sacramento Kings have expressed interest in acquiring Dallas Mavericks forward/guard Josh Howard in a trade for All-Star forward Ron Artest, but the Mavericks aren't interested, according to an NBA source. The Mavericks reportedly were willing to offer forward Brandon Bass and guard Jerry Stackhouse for Artest. But the Kings wanted Howard included in the deal, halting the discussions. Because the Mavericks won't budge on Howard, a potential trade for Artest is all but dead, the source said."
Not Much Cap Space For Nugs
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July 13
Denver Post
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"The circumstance is that Denver doesn't have a lot of dough. Because the Nuggets are already above the salary cap, they couldn't match a four-year deal for Najera. Moreover, Najera is 32, and locking up a 30-something reserve for four seasons is a risk. Because Denver doesn't have much money, it likely won't sign any "name" free agents. The team was deeply interested in Mavs forward Antoine Wright, according to agent Andy Miller, but Wright has agreed to re-sign with Dallas. Denver's coach said it's possible reserve Yakhouba Diawara will return, but even so, Diawara seldom played. It's possible Denver will add a new player or two via free agency, but it appears the players would ..."
Lue believes he will sign with Suns
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July 10
Arizona Republic
 
"Disarmed of money to offer or much of a 2008 playoff pedigree, the Suns appear to still have recruiting wherewithal with free agency target Tyronn Lue saying that he believes he will sign with the Suns. "I think we're going to get it done in Phoenix," Lue said Wednesday. Signing Lue, 31, would fill Phoenix's free agency priority. Suns General Manager Steve Kerr has said he wanted a veteran point guard to back up Steve Nash and start for him about 12 times to rest Nash, 34."
Najera Being Heavily Persued
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July 10
Rocky Mountain News
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"It remains to be seen if the Nuggets, who also want to re-sign restricted free agent J.R. Smith, will spend enough to keep free-agent forward Eduardo Najera. Najera, whose preference is to re-sign, said early Wednesday evening he hasn't received any offers. Word is New Jersey has made Najera a primary target. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe had that job in Denver from 2001- 06. "Kiki brought me to Denver (in March 2005), and I know he does things the right way," Najera said. "He's trying to get a team to compete in the East. . . . I'm ready for any kind of offer. I'm excited if they're considering signing me." Najera named Dallas, Golden State, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, New Orleans ..."
Lue has Suns among his top 3
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July 4
Arizona Republic
 
"The Suns aren't going to bowl over any players with money, so moving into an attractive point guard's top three choices on Day 2 of free-agency contact is promising. Tyronn Lue, a 10-year NBA veteran, said Wednesday that the Suns, the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks are his favorites. Boston might not make a big offer, either. Lue finished last season with Dallas, for which he played two minutes during the playoffs. Lue would start some games with the Suns to rest starter Steve Nash."
Barea to sign with Dallas Mavericks for three years
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July 4
Dallas Morning News
 
"If this off-season has proved anything to the Mavericks, it's that there is never a shortage of players who can fill out a roster. On Monday, they had seven players under contract. Today, they have 11, with more on the way. The latest, apparently, is J.J. Barea. Word out of Puerto Rico is that he will sign a three-year contract Wednesday, when the moratorium on trades and signings is lifted. The deal is worth less than $5 million, according to reports out of Barea's homeland. NBA sources indicated the deal is not done but is close."
Dallas Mavericks agree to deal with Gerald Green
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July 2
Dallas Morning News
 
"On the first day of free agency, the Mavericks reached agreement with a player they hope will be the next Brandon Bass. They also said goodbye to one of their longest-tenured employees. According to an NBA source, the Mavericks struck a deal with Gerald Green, a slender, 6-8 guard who has been in the league three seasons. It is believed to be a one-year contract. Meanwhile, Del Harris, who served as assistant coach to Don Nelson and Avery Johnson over a nine-year stay with the organization, is expected to sign a contract today to be an assistant in Chicago for new Bulls' coach Vinny Del Negro, a source said."
Dallas Mavericks Possible Additions
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July 1
Dallas Morning News
 
"Meanwhile, the Mavericks were set to spend the early hours of free agency, which opened at 11:01 p.m. Monday, seeking help at center, shooting guard and small forward. Names to listen for: Golden State's Matt Barnes, New Jersey's DeSagana Diop, New Orleans' Bonzi Wells, Boston's James Posey and Orlando's Maurice Evans. Barnes' agent, Aaron Goodwin, said Monday night that he was eager to initiate contact with the Mavericks. "I think Matt is a good fit for them, but he's a good fit for a lot of teams," Goodwin said. "They are definitely on our list.""
Mid-level all for Diop?
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June 30
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"What's the going rate for a backup center who averaged 2.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks a game last season? If you're DeSagana Diop, it could be a great year to be on the market. It's slim pickings for free-agent centers, and if all those Chris Paul-to-Tyson Chandler alley-oop dunks in the first round of the playoffs suggested anything, it's that the Mavs, after including Diop in the February trade to New Jersey for Jason Kidd, are in dire need of interior defense. Those factors could more than double Diop's $2.2 million salary and net him the Mavs' entire mid-level exception, expected to be valued between $5.5 million and $5.7 million. The Mavs will have competition for the ..."
Dallas Mavericks' focus on free agency is mostly within
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June 30
Dallas Morning News
 
"At 11:01 p.m. Monday, the NBA's free-agent period will open, and the Mavericks will start courting players who no longer have a job. As with every free-agent season, the first order of business is their own. The Mavericks expect to hear today that Eddie Jones is going to exercise his option and be a member of the 2008-09 team. The other choices would be to become a free agent or retire. But at $1.9 million, Jones is a relatively cheap insurance policy and a good outside shooter. He could also be a chip in future trade scenarios. The Mavericks, who are not allowed to talk about any free agents, including their own, until Monday night, also are believed to have interest in ..."
Dallas Mavericks may target Diop, source says
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June 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"DeSagana Diop may be headed back to the Mavericks. The team for which Diop played nearly three seasons before getting traded to New Jersey in February may be prepared to offer him its full mid-level exception, an NBA source said Wednesday. That would mean a starting salary of about $5.5 million for Diop, the 7-foot center who was popular not only with fans but in the locker room as a part-time starter with the Mavericks."
Trades? They're a comin'
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June 10
Toronto Sun
 
"The calendar and the weather may suggest otherwise, but the NBA climate has the feel of February. Much like the frenzy and wild speculation that serve as a prelude to the league's trade deadline, caution must be observed and logic exercised. With so many teams looking to improve and so many names being bandied about, it wouldn't surprise any one if one or two roster-altering moves are completed, perhaps more. Until the NBA final runs its course, no deal will be announced in an environment where there's no shortage of possibilities, some that appear to have merit."
Analyzing the trade market
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June 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"Let the trade talk begin. NBA front office officials are deep into their draft preparations, but they're never too busy to explore trade scenarios that might improve their teams. Larry Bird likely is involved in several such conversations. The Pacers president has the daunting challenge of trying to fix a team that has missed the past two playoffs but lacks cap space to significantly improve through free agency. He's relying on the draft and potential trades to climb back into playoff contention. It's no secret trading Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley top the Pacers' wish list. The problem, however, is teams aren't calling Bird on a daily basis trying to swing a deal for either ..."
Collins, Bulls in holding pattern
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June 6
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Dwane Casey and Chuck Person reportedly had second interviews with the Bulls this week. Casey, 51, is the only known candidate other than Collins with NBA head-coaching experience. He was 33-49 in his one full season at the helm of the Minnesota Timberwolves (2005-06) and was fired midway through the next season. Casey is expected to become an assistant to Rick Carlisle with the Dallas Mavericks if he's not the Bulls' head coach."
Bzdelik on Bulls' list
May 28
Denver Post
 
"Chicago-area newspapers are reporting University of Colorado men's basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik is on a list of potential candidates for the Chicago Bulls' head coaching job and could be interviewed by Bulls general manager John Paxson this week at the NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando, Fla. According to the Chicago Sun-Times and the suburban-based Daily Herald, Bzdelik is among several candidates. The exhaustive list also includes recently fired Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson, former Minnesota coach Dwane Casey, Utah Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin, Houston assistant Elston Turner, former NBA head coach John Lucas and parttime Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek."
Sources: Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys team up to court 2010 NBA All-Star Game
May 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys have joined forces in an effort to bring the NBA All-Star Game to the new Cowboys stadium in Arlington as early as 2010, multiple sources said Tuesday. No bid has been submitted and executives stress all that has been done at this stage is to explore options. But the unusual alliance has piqued the interest of NBA officials and satisfies divergent goals for the local franchises."
Hornacek was 'player-coach'
May 26
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Jeff Hornacek grew up idolizing the Bulls while starring for Lyons Township. Now 45, Hornacek -- who had a 14-year NBA playing career -- spent about five hours Friday trying to convince Bulls general manager John Paxson that he'd be the right man to coach his hometown team. ''I always felt I would coach someday,'' Hornacek said in a telephone interview after meeting with Paxson...Paxson met with Kings assistant Chuck Person on Saturday and will conduct more interviews this week at the NBA predraft camp in Orlando. Former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson said he expects to meet with Paxson soon, and Paxson also likely will meet with former Nuggets coach and Mount Prospect native Jeff Bzdelik ..."
Sources: Jackson to talk with Suns
May 14
East Valley Tribune
 
"While Mike D’Antoni is trying to teach everyone with the New York Knicks how to pronounce his name, the Suns are pressing forward to come up with the name that will replace him. NBA sources said that longtime NBA point guard and ABC broadcaster Mark Jackson, who confirmed his interest in the job, will get one of the first interviews with Suns general manager Steve Kerr when that process starts next week...Of the eight teams still playing in the postseason, Kerr said he’s already asked three general managers for permission to speak with staff members. That leaves names like Kurt Rambis and Brian Shaw in Los Angeles, Tom Thibodeau in Boston, ex-Suns head coach Paul Westphal in Dallas and ..."
Slight delay on Dallas Mavericks' new coaching staff
May 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Meanwhile, Dwane Casey has been rumored as a candidate to join the Mavericks, but he is also being considered for head coach at Chicago. Casey was head coach at Minnesota for a season and a half, going 43-59 before being fired in January 2007. Casey is vying for the Bulls' job, along with Johnson, among others."
Dallas Mavericks, Carlisle agree to 4-year deal, sources says
May 10
Dallas Morning News
 
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