Dallas Mavericks Wiretap

Magloire Hopes To Debut Against San Antonio

After signing a contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Jamaal Magloire hopes to debut against the Spurs on Thursday, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.

He was scheduled to practice with his new team on Wednesday after agreeing to a pro-rated share of the veteran's minimum of $1.03 million.

"I've never seen a guy work so hard when he isn't playing," Kidd told ESPN.com of Magloire, who was his teammate in New Jersey just a week ago.

Via ESPN


Clippers, Cassell About To Announce Buyout?

According to the Boston Globe, Sam Cassell and the L.A. Clippers are set to announce that the two sides have reached a buyout, allowing Cassell to join the team of his choice.

Most believe that the team Cassell will sign with is the Boston Celtics, although both Dallas and Denver are believed to be making a run at the veteran guard also.

Via Boston Globe


Harris Getting Closer To Nets Debut

Former Maverick Devin Harris, one of the key pieces in the trade which bought Jason Kidd to Dallas, is close to making his debut with the New Jersey Nets, the Associated Press is reporting.

Harris is planning on practicing with the team on Wednesday, saying his sprained left ankle is feeling better.

"We'll see how he responds to that," coach Lawrence Frank said.

Via Dallas Morning News


Mavericks Feb 2008 Archive

  • Magloire Signs With Dallas

    Jamaal Magloire played 24 games for the Nets this season and averaged 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds.

  • Mavericks Will Sign Magloire

    Center Jamaal Magloire will sign with the Dallas Mavericks once he clears waivers at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

  • Sources: Magloire Close To Joining Mavs

    Jamaal Magloire, who was waived by the Nets last week, is leaning towards joining the Mavericks.

  • Barry Sweepstakes Heating Up

    In addition to the Mavericks, the Suns, Spurs, Rockets and Celtics have expressed interest in the guard.

  • Mavericks Looking For A Big Man

    The Dallas Mavericks are looking for a big man to replace DeSagana Diop, who was part of the trade to acquire Kidd, Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban has told the Dallas Morning News.

  • Kidd Set To Make Dallas Debut Wednesday

    Jason Kidd claims that he doesn't need any rest before debuting with the Dallas Mavericks, according to the Associated Press.

  • Mavs Waive Fazekas

    The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived forward Nick Fazekas.

  • Avery Wanted Dallas To Trade Dirk?

    According to an 'infallible' source that spoke with Pete Vecsey, Avery Johnson was interested in Dallas trading Dirk Nowitzki following last year's playoffs.

  • Thorn: Deal 'Appears To Be A Go'

    New Jersey president Rod Thorn said late on Monday that the Kidd-to Dallas deal "appears to be a go" this time around.

  • Mavs Will Waive Howard Or Fazakas If Kidd Deal Goes Down

    The Dallas Mavericks will have to waive one player before completing their proposed deal with the New Jersey Nets for Jason Kidd, according to the Dallas Morning News.

  • Sources: Van Horn Must Maintain Presence With Nets

    The Jason Kidd to Dallas trade has to wait yet another day.

  • Sources: Kidd Trade Agreed Upon

    Sources from both the Nets and Mavericks have confirmed that Rod Thorn and Mark Cuban have agreed to a trade that will send Jason Kidd to Dallas.

  • Kidd To Dallas Imminent, Again?

    Jason Kidd may be on his way to Dallas after all, with Trenton Hassell and Keith Van Horn (sign and trade) replacing Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse.

  • Source: Nets Still 'Talking' With Mavs

    The New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks have continued to a discuss a trade involving Jason Kidd, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.

  • Kidd Deal Becoming Less Likely

    As time passes it is becoming less likely that the Dallas Mavericks are going to pull off a trade for New Jersey point guard Jason Kidd, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.

  • Thorn: Nets Didn't Have Side Deal With Stack

    According to Nets' President Rod Thorn, there was no side deal with Jerry Stackhouse which would have allowed the guard to return to Dallas, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Mavs, Nets Still Working To Get The Kidd Deal Done

    Jason Kidd may still end up in Dallas, but it most likely will not be the same deal which was blocked by Devean George.

  • Cavs And Nuggets Pursuing Kidd

    As the Mavericks' trade for Jason Kidd continues to be more of a long shot, the Cavaliers and Nuggets are looking to acquire the Nets' point guard.

  • Source: Stackhouse Can't Return To Dallas If Included In Trade

    According to a source, the NBA will not allow Jerry Stackhouse to return to Dallas if he is traded to the Nets in the Jason Kidd package.

  • Cuban: 'I Love George, Just Not His Agent'

    The deal between the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets involving Jason Kidd isn't dead, but it would already be finalized if it weren't for Mavs' forward Devean George.

  • League To Look At Stackhouse Comments

    Dallas and New Jersey have more to worry about than just Devean George and his reluctance. Jerry Stackhouse's loose lips may prevent him from returning to Dallas and thus destroy any chance of the trade.

  • Trade For Kidd, If It Happens, Not Likely Before Next Week

    If Jason Kidd is going to become a Dallas Maverick, it will not happen until next week, according to a report in the Dallas Morning News.

  • Nowitzki Replaces Kobe In 3 Point Shootout

    Even though Kobe Bryant has been replaced by Dirk Nowitzki in the three point shootout, he will play in the main game.

  • Sources: Kidd To Dallas Still Alive

    Could Keith Van Horn be the key to bringing Jason Kidd to Dallas?

  • Mavs' Jones: I Won't Be Traded

    With Devean George putting a stop to the Mavericks-Nets' trade involving Jason Kidd, Mavericks' guard Eddie Jones says don't expect him to be involved in any rehash, the Dallas News is reporting.

  • George Blocks Kidd To Mavs Trade

    Marc Stein of ESPN.com is reporting that Mavericks forward Devean George has exercised his right to veto a trade to the Nets, putting the brakes on the blockbuster deal involving Jason Kidd.

  • Mavs Recall Fazekas From D-League

    The Dallas Mavericks recalled forward Nick Fazekas today from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA D-League.

  • LeBron Disappointed At Cavs' Failure To Land Kidd

    LeBron James had lobbied to Danny Ferry that he wanted the club to trade for Jason Kidd.

  • Sources: Kidd Traded To Dallas

    The Nets have agreed to trade Jason Kidd and Malik Allen to the Mavericks for Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, Devean George, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, two first-round picks and cash.

  • Report: Mavs Close On Kidd Deal

    Sources say the Mavericks and Nets have not yet finalized a deal, but it could be imminent.

  • Josh Howard Questionable Against Portland

    Dallas Mavericks' forward Josh Howard is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to the Associated Press.

  • Curry Would Welcome Trade Out Of New York?

    According to the New York Daily News, Knick center Eddy Curry is not happy with his inconsistent minutes and, according to a close friend, wouldn't mind a change of scenery.

  • Cuban: Numbers Don't Add Up In Kidd Trade

    Don't expect the Dallas Mavericks to make a play for Nets' point guard Jason Kidd before next week's trading deadline, according to ESPN.

  • Harris On Path To Be Top-Five Point Guard?

    The Dallas Mavericks believe Devin Harris' future is so bright that they are unwilling to part ways with him in order to land Jason Kidd even if that means not keeping up with the Lakers and Suns, who both recently completed significant trades.

  • Cuban Not Worried About Moves Made By Lakers, Suns

    Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban is not about to make a panic trade to try to match the big moves made by both the L.

  • Mavericks Assign Ager To D-League

    The Mavericks assigned Maurice Ager to Tulsa of the D-League on Sunday, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

  • Cuban Got Ball Rolling For Arison In Shaq Trade

    Mark Cuban started the whole Shaquille O'Neal away from Miami scenario, according to the Miami Herald, but letting his interest in the big man be known to Heat owner Micky Arison nine days ago.

  • Cuban: Dallas Won't Trade For Kidd

    Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban sent an e-mail to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that should put to rest all rumors about a trade for Jason Kidd.

  • George Wants To Play, Even If That Means Being Dealt

    Dallas forward Devean George claims that he just wants to play even if that means he has to be traded from the Mavericks, according to a report in the Star-Telegram on Monday morning.

  • Kobe Stars In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 3rd's Games

    Laker fans must wait another game before they can see Pau Gasol team up with Kobe, but that didn't stop #24 from putting on a show in RealGM's February 3 game breakdown.

  • Cuban Willing To Offer Kidd $20M Extension

    Peter Vecsey of the New York Post has reported that Mark Cuban would be willing to give Jason Kidd a one-year extension for the 2009-10 season.

  • Nets Holding Out For More In Return For Kidd?

    The strongest trade rumor seeing Jason Kidd leave the Nets involved New Jersey, Portland and Dallas, with the Mavericks landing the big prize.