DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks were awarded forward Scott Williams on a waiver claim Friday, giving them a much-needed defensive presence in the low post.
The 6-foot-10 Williams, a 13-year veteran, was waived Wednesday by the Phoenix Suns. There were reports in Los Angeles that the Lakers planned to sign Williams, but the Mavericks claimed his contract.
``The Lakers didn't put a claim on him,'' agent Arn Tellem said. ``He's happy. This is what he wanted.''
Williams appeared in 16 games for Phoenix, including 10 starts, and averaged 7.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. He won three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93.
One of the league's worst defensive teams, the Mavericks have allowed teams to score 99.8 points _ the highest opponents' average of any NBA team.
Williams is expected to be uniform Saturday against Denver.
Dallas had an open spot on its roster and did not have to make another move.
Via Associated Press
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Jan 31, 2004 10:13 AM EST
Contract talks between the New York Knicks and forward Kurt Thomas have stalled.
"We've had discussions but they haven't been very fruitful," said Thomas' agent, Jerry Hicks. "The fact that they've expressed interest in doing something with Kurt, we interpret that to be a positive, but nothing has happened."
Thomas can opt-out of his contract this summer, which he is likely to do if he doesn't get an extension.
Via New York Daily News
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The Phoenix Suns waived forward Scott Williams on Wednesday, freeing him up to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Williams' Agent, Arn Tellum, has assurance from all teams except the Los Angeles Lakers that they won't claim him off waivers.
However, the Lakers have shown no interest in Williams.
Williams is greatful to the Suns for letting go play for a contender.
"The Valley is home for me and my family," Williams said. "I look forward to coming back in the off-season and seeing everybody at Bank One Ballpark and Houston's (restaurant)."
Via Bob Young of the Arizona Republic
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Mavericks Jan 2004 Archive
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Associated Press | Jan 28, 2004
DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks placed guard Tony Delk on the injured list with a sprained left ankle and activated forward Eduardo Najera on Wednesday.
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Staten Island Advance | Jan 28, 2004
Isiah Thomas's prime objective this week is to move Shandon Anderson, and having failed in that pursuit so far, the Knicks president may force the Knicks' versatile swingman onto the injured list against his will, according to a management official.
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ESPN | Jan 28, 2004
The Phoenix Suns are willing to release forward/center Scott Williams so that he can play for a contender in the Dallas Mavericks.
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Associated Press | Jan 23, 2004
DALLAS (AP) The owners of the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings would love to see an NBA team in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, even if that locale also is the nation's gambling capital _ Las Vegas.
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Associated Press | Jan 19, 2004
PORTLAND, Ore.
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Daily News | Jan 18, 2004
A former teammate of Rasheed Wallace says that the Portland power forward is intrigued by the possibility of joining the Knicks.
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Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004
PORTLAND, Ore.
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Associated Press | Jan 17, 2004
PORTLAND, Ore.
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ESPN | Jan 17, 2004
The NBA's trade deadline is a month away, but the most anticipated deal of the trading season could be completed by the end of the weekend, according to league sources.
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Art Garcia of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | Jan 17, 2004
Mavericks president of basketball operations plans to meet with Portland Trailblazers general manager John Nash to discuss a possible trade involving Rasheed Wallace.
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Associated Press | Jan 16, 2004
Mark Cuban has met Rasheed Wallace twice, stopping briefly to chat with the Trail Blazers forward last spring when the Mavericks played a seven-game first-round series against Portland.
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Associated Press | Jan 14, 2004
DALLAS (AP) Don Nelson isn't going anywhere.
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New York Post | Jan 10, 2004
Isiah Thomas is still trying to get Rasheed Wallace from the Portland Trailblazers but could he be heading to Dallas instead?
"The Knicks' new boss was attempting to make Rasheed Wallace a Knick, but talks with Portland broke down yesterday and the Blazers' bad-boy power forward appeared headed to Dallas as part of a package for Antawn Jamison, sources said.
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Associated Press | Jan 6, 2004
DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks signed center Mamadou N'Diaye to a 10-day contract Tuesday, hoping the former first-round pick can help their inside game.
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Art Garcia of the Ft. Worth Star Telegram | Jan 6, 2004
"The Mavericks' search for a big body to help their injury-depleted frontline will start with Mamadou N'diaye.
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Art Garcia of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | Jan 5, 2004
Today is the first day that teams can sign players to 10-day contracts but they won't sign anyone until at least Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Associated Press | Jan 4, 2004
DALLAS (AP) Dallas rookie guard Josh Howard left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a strained left hamstring.
