According to Art Garcia of the Star-Telegram, The Dallas Mavericks are interested in aquiring Gary Payton if and when the all-star point guard hits the market.

"I never knew how good Gary was until I coached him in the [2002] All-Star Game," Mavs coach Don Nelson said. "He's one of the best players I ever coached."

Payton would bring in a much needed passing game for the Mav?s who average an NBA worst of 17.5 assists a game.  Jason Terry is the team leader with 3.6 dimes per game.