According to the Web site Outsports.com, Drew Gooden yelled a homophobic slur at a pair of fans seated near the Mavericks bench during Saturday's game against at Staples Center against the Clippers.

The Web site said Gooden yelled the slur at actor Chris Wylde, who is married and is not gay and was attending the game with a friend. Owner Mark Cuban would not comment, but e-mailed Wylde, according to the Web site, and said the team would deal with Gooden internally.