March 2016 Dallas Mavericks Wiretap

Deron Williams Intends to Decline 2016-17 Player Option, Become Free Agent

Apr 29, 2016 1:30 PM

Deron Williams intends to decline the second-year player option on his contract with the Dallas Mavericks and become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The option was worth approximately $5.6 million.

Williams agreed to a buyout of the final two seasons of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets last July and signed with the Mavericks, averaging 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.9 rebounds per game this season. He turns 32 this offseason.

Tim McMahon / ESPN

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Dirk Nowitzki 'Definitely Won't Retire' This Season

Apr 27, 2016 8:01 AM

Dirk Nowitzki will play at least one more season for the Dallas Mavericks.

"I definitely won't retire. That's out of the question. I felt great this year," said Nowitzki

The 2016-17 season will be Nowitzki's 19th in the NBA. He is currently sixth all-time in points scored and 15th in made three pointers.

Tim McMahon/ESPN

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Parsons Remains Close To Dwight, Not At All With DeAndre

Apr 7, 2016 12:13 AM

Chandler Parsons has remained close to Dwight Howard after nearly two years of no longer being teammates.

Howard will be a free agent this offseason and the Dallas Mavericks are expected to pursue him.

"We have ongoing talks and text messages still to this day. He's one of my good friends. It's cool that we could have the opportunity to go into free agency this summer together," said Parsons.

"I've expressed how I think he can be one of the dominant players in this league. I think he still has a lot left in the tank. He gets criticized a lot for whatever reason, but I still think he can be one of the best big men in the league and a game-changer. He's not that old [Howard is 30]. He still has a lot left in the tank."

Parsons became close to DeAndre Jordan during the Mavericks' courtship of him last offseason, but they have since drifted apart.

"Pretty nonexistent, honestly," said Parsons "Me and DJ obviously got super close during that time. It's kind of in the past now for both of us. He's made his decision and has had a decent year in L.A., so I'm happy for him. They're a team that's a contender this year. I've said many times I'm over it. He didn't do anything illegal.

I still think he would have been a much better player individually here in Dallas. You never know what's going to happen in the upcoming years. He's a good dude at heart.

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Tags: Chandler Parsons, Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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LeBron James, J.J. Barea Named NBA's Players Of The Week

Apr 4, 2016 3:04 PM

LeBron James and J.J. Barea have been named the NBA's Players of the Week.

Barea led Dallas to a perfect 4-0 week with victories over Denver, New York, Detroit and Minnesota. He averaged 23.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 6.8 assists during that stretch while shooting 52.1 percent (38-of-73) from the field and 12-of-25 (.480) from 3-point range. Barea led Dallas outright in scoring in all four games during the week and led the team in assists in all four as well (including ties).

James played in three games this past week for Cleveland (all wins), averaging a near triple-double with 28.0 points on .576 shooting from the field, 9.3 rebounds, 10.7 assists and 2.3 steals in 38.7 minutes per contest. He led the Eastern Conference in points per game (28.0), while ranking second in assists per game (10.7), second in plus/minus (+44), tied for third in double-doubles (3), tied for seventh in steals per game (2.3) and ninth in rebounds per game (9.3). 

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Tags: LeBron James, J.J. Barea, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Award

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