Mavericks Jul 2009 Archive

• Dirk Holds No Grudge Towards Thomas

  ESPN | Jul 31, 2009

  Dirk Nowitzki insists that an old feud with new teammate Tim Thomas is a thing of the past.

• Dallas Officially Signs Drew Gooden

  Press Release | Jul 30, 2009

  The Dallas Mavericks announced Thursday that they have signed forward/center Drew Gooden.

• Mavs Sign Tim Thomas

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 28, 2009

  The Dallas Mavericks announced the signing of free-agent forward Tim Thomas on Tuesday.

• Agent: Tim Thomas Close To Deal With Mavs

  ESPN | Jul 28, 2009

  Tim Thomas is scheduled to be in Dallas for a face-to-face meeting on Tuesday.

• Gooden Agrees To Deal With Dallas

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 27, 2009

  Drew Gooden announced that he has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

• Source: Gooden Agrees To Sign With Mavs

  ESPN | Jul 26, 2009

  Free-agent forward Drew Gooden has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Mavericks, according to sources.

• Judge OKs Pregnancy Test In Nowitzki Case

  ESPN | Jul 25, 2009

  A family judge ordered on Friday that the jailed ex-girlfriend of Dirk Nowitzki must undergo pregnancy and DNA testing.

• Details Of Cuban-Nellie Feud Released

  SI.com | Jul 23, 2009

  Mark Cuban and Don Nelson have long been known as enemies and some details of their dispute have now been made public.

• Cuban Isn't Worried About Losing Dirk

  Fan House | Jul 17, 2009

  Mavericks owner Mark Cuban isn't worried about the possibility of losing All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki.

• Insider Trading Suit Against Cuban Dropped

  SI.com | Jul 17, 2009

  U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater granted Mark Cuban's motion to dismiss an insider trading lawsuit on Friday.

• Mavericks Intrigued By 7-4 Project Seck

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 15, 2009

  Moussa Seck might be the most intriguing member of the Mavericks' Las Vegas summer league team.

• Mavs Could Turn To Odom With Gortat's Money

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 14, 2009

  Mark Cuban said on NBA TV on Monday that Dallas has talked with Lamar Odom's agent.

• Bulls Reach Buyout With Tim Thomas?

  bulls.com | Jul 14, 2009

  Chicago reached a buyout with forward Tim Thomas, which allowed them to find the money to sign guard Jannero Pargo.

• Agent: Gortat 'Disappointed' About Return To Magic

  NBA.com | Jul 14, 2009

  Marcin Gortat was looking forward to playing for the Mavericks, according to his agent.

• Otis Smith Discusses Decision To Keep Gortat

  NBA.com | Jul 14, 2009

  Otis Smith talked about the Magic's decision to retain Marcin Gortat.

• Kidd Signs Three-Year, $25M Deal With Mavs

  ESPN | Jul 11, 2009

  The Mavericks have signed point guard Jason Kidd to a three-year, $25 million deal.

• Stackhouse Waived By Memphis

  AP | Jul 10, 2009

  The Grizzlies on Friday waived Jerry Stackhouse, just one day after acquiring him in a trade.

• Smith Will Take Time On Gortat Decision

  Orlando Sentinel | Jul 9, 2009

  Otis Smith addressed his plans with Marcin Gortat, who signed an offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks for a deal worth $34 million over five years.

• Marion, Turkoglu Four-Way Deal Done

  Press Release | Jul 9, 2009

  Hedo Turkoglu is on his way to Toronto, with Shawn Marion going to Dallas in a four-way trade.

• Kidd 'Was Very Close' To Signing With New York

  SportsRadioInterviews.com | Jul 9, 2009

  Jason Kidd ultimately decided to remain with Dallas, but he was close to signing with the New York Knicks.

• Marion Deal Expands Into Four-Way Including Turkoglu

  ESPN | Jul 9, 2009

  Shawn Marion is finally going to Dallas in a complicated four-way trade.

• Marion Going To Dallas In Three-Way

  ESPN.com | Jul 8, 2009

  Shawn Marion will receive a five-year deal worth approximately $40 million from Dallas.

• Dallas Near Sign-And-Trade For Marion

  Yahoo! Sports | Jul 8, 2009

  The Mavericks are close to landing Shawn Marion in a sign-and-trade with the Raptors, according to league sources.

• Magic Will Make Mavs Wait For Gortat

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 8, 2009

  The Magic aren't expected to match the offer Marcin Gortat received from the Mavericks, but they plan to take the full week to officially make their decision.

• Mavericks Sign Quinton Ross

  ESPN | Jul 8, 2009

  The Mavericks have signed guard Quinton Ross to an undisclosed contract.

• Raptors, Mavs Deal For Marion Reaches Standstill

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 8, 2009

  A potential sign-and-trade between the Raptors and Mavericks involving Shawn Marion appears to have reached a standstill.

• Beaubois Signs Rookie Contract With Dallas

  AP | Jul 7, 2009

  Rodrigue Beaubois will play in the NBA for Dallas in the 2009-10 season.

• Bass Still Interested In Staying With Mavs

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 7, 2009

  Negotiations between the Mavericks and the agent for Brandon Bass are ongoing.

• Magic Don't Feel Pressure To Match Gortat Offer Sheet

  Orlando Sentinel | Jul 7, 2009

  Magic general manager Otis Smith doesn't feel pressure to re-sign Marcin Gortat.

• Mavs Working On Sign-And Trade For Marion?

  CBS Sports | Jul 6, 2009

  The Mavericks are working on a sign-and-trade with the Raptors for Shawn Marion.

• Cuban Hopes Kidd Leads To More Signings

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 6, 2009

  Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hopes that re-signing Jason Kidd draws more free agents to Dallas.

• Report: Kidd Staying In Dallas

  Twitter | Jul 5, 2009

  ESPN's Ric Bucher used his Twitter page to apparently break the news that Jason Kidd is staying in Dallas.

• Does Bass Have $25M Deal On Table?

  Charlotte Observer | Jul 5, 2009

  The Charlotte Observer has reported that free agent forward Brandon Bass might have a five-year, $25 million offer on the table.

• Cuban: Mavs Aren't Pursuing Davis

  Twitter | Jul 5, 2009

  Mavericks owner Mark Cuban used his Twitter page to deny reports that the team is pursuing Glenn Davis.

• Source: Kidd Intends To Stay In Dallas

  HoopsWorld | Jul 3, 2009

  Jason Kidd intends to return to the Mavericks for a three-year, $24 million deal, according to HoopsWorld.

• Dallas Believed To Be Shopping Dampier

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 3, 2009

  The Mavericks are believed to be shopping center Erick Dampier, who has just one year remaining on his contract.

• Mavericks Expected To Sign Ross

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 3, 2009

  The Mavericks are expected to sign free-agent Quinton Ross to a contract next week.

• Bass' Camp Open To Sign-And-Trade With Orlando

  Alex Kennedy/RealGM | Jul 2, 2009

  Orlando has expressed interest in Brandon Bass, which could acquire him via a sign-and-trade.

• Gortat Gives Verbal Commitment To Sign With Dallas

  ESPN | Jul 2, 2009

  Marcin Gortat is set to sign a deal with Dallas for the full mid-level exception.

• Mavs, Knicks Prepare Three-Year Offers For Kidd

  ESPN | Jul 2, 2009

  The Mavericks and Knicks are both preparing three-year offers for Jason Kidd.

• Kidd Will Wait A Few Weeks To Decide

  Yahoo! | Jul 1, 2009

  Jason Kidd is unlikely to find a home for himself for several weeks, as he waits to see the moves the Dallas Mavericks make to upgrade their roster.

• Kidd Visits Knicks; Cuban Likes Mavs' Chances

  New York Post | Jul 1, 2009

  Jason Kidd is entertaining the possibility of playing for the Knicks.

• Mavs, Pacers, Knicks Join Rockets In Pursuit Of Gortat

  ESPN | Jul 1, 2009

  Marcin Gortat met with Daryl Morey just after midnight on Wednesday and the Knicks, Mavericks and Pacers are also interested in the big man's services.

• Mavs Prepared To Offer Kidd $8M Per Year

  New York Daily News | Jul 1, 2009

  Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reportedly meet with Jason Kidd at midnight on Tuesday in New York City.