Jason Terry doesn't want to hear about the possibility of Tyson Chandler playing elsewhere this season.

"You can't see my fingers or toes, but they are crossed hoping Tyson's coming back because he was a big part to what we have accomplished here," Terry said. "And, we've laid a foundation. To go back and take a step backwards would be terrible. Not saying that we wouldn't have a chance to win this year if Tyson does not come back, but definitely puts things up against us."

Chandler told ESPN.com's Marc Stein and Chris Broussard Wednesday night that he doesn't believe he will re-sign with the Mavs.

"I've spoken to him every day for the last two weeks and he wants to be here, he wants to be a Maverick next year," Terry said. "Now, it's on ownership to make it happen."