Archive for June, 2010

NBA Free Agency Tracker: The best players available

The free agent negotiating period begins July 1. Players can agree to contracts starting that day but can’t officially sign until July 8. Here’s a look at the top players on the market, followed by a list of the other free agents.

Dirk Nowitzki flying to Dallas to talk to Mavs on Thursday

Eddie Sefko reports that Dirk Nowitzki and his friend/consultant Holger Geschwindner have advised Mavericks president Donnie Nelson not to come to Germany.

Top Magic and NBA News: Will this be the most important summer in NBA history?

Will these three guys wear the same jersey in the NBA next season? They’re not so sure the money adds up.

Mike Modano: The Face of the Franchise

Still trying to wrap my tiny, admittedly perverted sports brain around the Dallas Stars without Mike Modano.

Re-signing Nowitzki first step in Dallas Mavericks’ game plan

For the first time in 12 years, Dirk Nowitzki will not be a Dallas Maverick when the clock strikes 11 tonight.

Mavs eyed Jefferson, may still be interested

The Dallas Mavericks asked about Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson before the NBA draft last week, ESPNDallas.com reported Tuesday, citing sources close to the situation, and could make another run at him later.

Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce opt out

Add Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce to the bumper crop of talented NBA free agents.

College coach thinks Mavericks drafted a starter

Dominique Jones is confident, and so is his college coach. The Dallas Mavericks acquired Jones from Memphis after the Grizzlies took him with the 25th pick in the NBA draft.

3PM ET: Report: Dirk Opts Out Of Mavs Deal Rockets’ Yao Ming Opts In…

Japan June 29, 2010 3:00 PM ET D.Clarke Evans/Getty Images Sources: Dirk Sends Mavs Official Opt-Out Letter ESPN.com’s Marc Stein reports that All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki has sent in official notification to the Dallas Mavericks that he is opting out of the final year of his contract.

NBA Trade Rumors: Dallas Mavericks Should Pursue Al Jefferson

The Dallas Mavericks’ first goal this offseason is to re-sign reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki to an extension, or more likely a new contract for the next four years.

Mavs’ Donnie Nelson going to Germany to secure Dirk Nowitzki

Dallas Mavericks president Donnie Nelson is planning to be in Germany for the start of free agency to show Dirk Nowitzki how sincere the club is about keeping its all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

Report: Nowitzki likely heading for free agency

Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates hitting the game-winning shot with 3.3 seconds on the clock against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center on November 16, 2009 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rumor Mongering: Now Starring as the Hero: The Villain

The morning’s rumor of a potential Joe Johnson sign-and-trade isn’t likely to satisfy Maverick fans’ insatiable palates for additional stars.

Re-signing Dirk Nowitzki isn’t Mavericks’ only concern

By EDDIE SEFKO An interesting discussion with an NBA mover and shaker on Monday provided this one-line piece of insight about free agency: ‘Money is undefeated.’That’s why the hot bit of speculation by Monday evening was that LeBron James and Chris Bosh are likely going to be a package deal when the feeding frenzy commences Wednesday night.They …

Game-Changers

The list of franchise-changing free agents come July 1 is certainly a mouth-watering one.