March 2016 Dallas Mavericks Wiretap

Pistons, Wizards, Bulls, Lakers, Mavs Interested In Maurice Harkless

Jun 30, 2016 8:26 PM

Moe Harkless is receiving interest from the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.

Harkless is a restricted free agent, which gives the Portland Trail Blazers the right to match.

The Blazers acquired Harkless from the Orlando Magic last offseason and he has value as a combo forward.

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Tags: Maurice Harkless, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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'No Chance' Of Chandler Parsons Re-Signing With Mavericks

Jun 30, 2016 8:57 PM

Chandler Parsons is a free agent and a source says there's "no chance" of him re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks.

Parsons is seeking a max contract and the Mavericks have ruled out the possibility.

Parsons played two injury-plagued seasons after signing with the Mavericks as a restricted free agent in 2014.

During his tenure with the Mavericks, Parsons played a key role as a free agent recruiter. 

Parsons is receiving interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies.

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Hassan Whiteside To Meet With Heat, Mavs, Blazers In New York

Jun 30, 2016 8:49 PM

Hassan Whiteside will hold three meetings in New York as he explores his free agency options.

Whiteside will meet with the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers.

Whiteside reportedly will not meet with the Los Angeles Lakers.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Mavericks are emerging as frontrunners to sign Whiteside with the incumbent Heat losing ground.

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Tags: Hassan Whiteside, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nicolas Batum To Meet With Mavericks

Jun 30, 2016 1:52 PM

Nicolas Batum is expected to meet with the Dallas Mavericks at the start of free agency.

Dallas is considering their options to replace Chandler Parsons at small forward.

Batum previously played on the wing with Wesley Matthews as members of the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Hornets are still widely considered frontrunners to keep Batum, especially if the Charlotte Hornets are willing to offer him a fifth year on his contract.

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DeMar DeRozan To Meet With Raptors In Los Angeles On July 1st

Jun 30, 2016 1:31 PM

The Toronto Raptors have been granted the first meeting in free agency with DeMar DeRozan.

DeRozan will meet with the Raptors in Los Angeles on July 1st. DeRozan would like to re-sign with the Raptors.

DeRozan could meet with the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers if he's unable to agree upon terms with the Raptors.

DeRozan is a free agent for the first time in his career.

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Tags: DeMar DeRozan, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia Sixers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Mavs, Nets, Lakers, Pelicans, Rockets Interested In Mike Conley

Jun 30, 2016 12:42 AM

The Dallas Mavericks have secured a meeting with Mike Conley for July 1st.

Dallas has made Conley one of their top priorities in free agency.

The Memphis Grizzlies can sign Conley to a five-year deal while rival teams like the Mavericks can only offer four-year deals. Conley is seeking the fifth year from the Grizzlies.

The Mavericks largely played Deron Williams and J.J. Barea at point guard last season.

The Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers are also interested in Conley.

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Jamal Crawford To Meet With Clippers, Magic, Heat, Mavs, Knicks

Jun 29, 2016 1:39 PM

Jamal Crawford will meet with the Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks in free agency.

Crawford has said this offseason that his preference is to re-sign the Clippers.

Crawford is coming off a four-year, $25 million deal with the Clippers.

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Mavs Interested In Evan Fournier, Kent Bazemore, Evan Turner, Marvin Williams

Jun 24, 2016 2:41 PM

The Dallas Mavericks have identified Evan Fournier, Kent Bazemore, Evan Turner and Marvin Williams as possible replacements for Chandler Parsons if they have cap space to spend on a wing, according to a source.

The Mavericks would like to re-sign Parsons if they have space but they are not prepared to offer him a max contract.

Dallas' top targets in free agency will be Mike Conley and Hassan Whiteside.

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Tags: Evan Fournier, Kent Bazemore, Evan Turner, Marvin Williams, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Chandler Parsons Seeking Max Deal Mavs Won't Offer

Jun 24, 2016 1:59 PM

Chandler Parsons could re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks but he looks forward to being recruited by other franchises.

"He'll be all ears," one source said.

Parsons' camp remains confident of signing a max contract starting around $22 million despite a series of injuries during his tenure with the Mavericks. Sources say multiple renowned orthopedic specialists have given Parsons clearance to resume full basketball activities and expressed optimism that his knee would not prevent him from having a long, productive NBA career.

The Mavericks appear to prefer to sign Hassan Whiteside and Mike Conley with their cap space.

Dallas has made it clear to Parsons they don't intend to offer him a max contract.

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Mavericks Targeting Hassan Whiteside, Mike Conley As Top Priorities

Jun 23, 2016 5:02 PM

The Dallas Mavericks expect to be granted a meeting with Hassan Whiteside in the opening hours of free agency.

The Mavericks are targeting Whiteside and Mike Conley as they attempt to remain competitive in the final seasons of Dirk Nowitzki's career.

Whiteside and Conley are both expected to command maximum contracts, prices that sources say the Mavs are prepared to pay.

The Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs are among the teams that would interest Conley. Conley's interest in the Mavericks is in large part due to his respect for Rick Carlisle.

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Tags: Hassan Whiteside, Mike Conley, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Warriors Have Interest In Dirk Nowitzki

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Dirk Nowitzki Expects To Re-Sign With Mavs On Multi-Year Deal

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Mark Cuban: Players Shouldn't Assume 'Money Train' Is Coming This Offseason

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