March 2018 Dallas Mavericks Wiretap

Wesley Matthews Exercises $18.6M Player Option With Mavericks

Apr 30, 2018 11:18 AM

Wesley Matthews has exercised his $18.6 million player option with the Dallas Mavericks for the 18-19 season.

Matthews was widely expected to exercise the option as he would have been unlikely to recoup that figure on the open market.

Matthews signed a four-year, $70 million deal with the Mavericks in 2015.

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Mavericks Open To Using Cap Space Even Before Draft

Apr 17, 2018 11:29 AM

The Dallas Mavericks could have as much as $30 million in cap space this offseason.

"We have the cap room," Mark Cuban said. "That's why we have it -- to use it. There's no reason to save it.

"We would even use it before the draft. If we got a great player before the draft and we still have cap room now, going into the draft there might be something that we like. If somebody wants to get off money or somebody cuts somebody and we like him, we could sign them now."

Julius Randle, Aaron Gordon and Clint Capela are expected to receive attention from the Mavericks in restricted free agency.

Derrick Favors, Will Barton and Avery Bradley are three unrestricted free agents who could be targets.

Cuban doesn't expect much turnover of the roster this season.

"I expect us to keep a lot of our team together, at least 10 guys if not more," the owner said. "We need to clear a spot for the first-round pick, maybe the second-round pick and a free agent or two."

Eddie Sefko/Dallas Morning News

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Dirk Nowitzki Announces He'll Return For 18-19

Apr 10, 2018 6:51 PM

Dirk Nowitzki has told the media he plans to return in 18-19 for his 21st NBA season.

Nowitzki will turn 40 on June 19th.

Nowitzki underwent minor surgery on his left ankle last week.

Nowitzki had let his teammates know that he was likely to come back, despite the uncertainty that he let linger through the season.

“Hopefully I can play some decent basketball next season. If not, it’s time to go,” said Nowitzki.

Eddie Sefko/Dallas Morning News

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Dirk Nowitzki Undergoes Minor Ankle Surgery

Apr 5, 2018 10:46 AM

Dirk Nowitzki has undergone minor surgery on his left ankle.

Nowitzki will miss the remainder of the season.

Nowitzki played in 77 of the Mavericks' first 78 games of the season.

Nowitzki was questionable for last Sunday's game with a left ankle impingement, which is a problem related to bone spurs, something that Nowitzki has had periodic problems with throughout his career in both ankles. 

The Mavericks hope the surgery should eliminate inflammation in the ankle and ensure he is healthier in his 21st NBA season.

Eddie Sefko/Dallas Morning News

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Nerlens Noel Suspended Five Games For Violating Anti-Drug Program

Apr 3, 2018 3:07 PM

Nerlens Noel has been suspended for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

Noel's suspension will begin immediately.

Noel will be a free agent this offseason.

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