German superstar Dirk Nowitzki has labelled the United States "the team to beat" in the forthcoming FIBA World Championship in Japan.
The versatile 7-foot Mavericks forward feels the Americans' depth is their best asset, and backs them to cope even with the absence of Kobe Bryant from their squad.
"The Americans are the favorites," Nowitzki said following Germany's 95-75 win over Canada in a warmup game on Sunday. "They are really stacked. The only guy they don't have is Kobe. But they still have Dwyane Wade and LeBron (James) and plenty of other guys.
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The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed free agent guard/forward Adrian Griffin to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
"We are extremely pleased to have Adrian back. We missed his presence last season and it will be great to have him on board with us again, said Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. He played well for Dallas last season and we believe he fits the direction we are heading as a team. He is also a proven leader and competitor and will be a key component of our roster.
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It appears that Keith Van Horn will be on the market for a while yet, with David Falk revealing in the Rocky Mountain News that the Mavericks forward is on vacation and he and his client will have a meeting in the second week of August.
Could the Nuggets be part of his future?
"I don't think there's any question I want a shooting big (man) next year," Nuggets coach George Karl said. "We need somebody to get people off (Carmelo Anthony). I would lean more toward a veteran. (Van Horn) has got to be one or two on that list."
Falk said a "number of teams" have expressed interest in the 6-foot-10 Van Horn but wouldn't be specific. Falk said it helps the Nuggets' cause that Van Horn lives in Evergreen.
"I would say that is attractive," Falk said.
Falk said he has talked with Karl "a number of times" about Van Horn. Karl believes the nine-year veteran would fit in well with his new spread offense.
Van Horn must take a big pay cut after making $15.7 million with the Mavericks. The Nuggets, who have 12 players under contract for $61.6 million and don't want to pay the luxury tax after $65.4 million, don't appear willing now to pay Van Horn much more than $2 million.
Falk wouldn't comment on salary or the possibility of a sign-and-trade. With disgruntled Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin on the block, there has been speculation Van Horn could be included in a deal with a high-priced Mavericks player such as Erick Dampier or Jerry Stackhouse for Martin.
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Mavericks Jul 2006 Archive
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Denver Post | Jul 27, 2006
Yakhouba Diawara, a native of Paris, turned down a reported two-year, $1.
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Star-Telegram | Jul 25, 2006
Jason Terry returned from his vacation in the Bahamas to sign a six-year $50 million contract with the Mavericks.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 25, 2006
The Mavericks are working out the details on a contract with Devean George.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 24, 2006
Avery Johnson told the media that he was pleased with his current contract as Mavericks coach.
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Press Release | Jul 24, 2006
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have acquired guard Darrell Armstrong, swingman Rawle Marshall and forward Josh Powell from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for point guard Anthony Johnson.
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Star-Telegram | Jul 24, 2006
According to a team source, Del Harris has agreed on a one-year contract with the Mavericks.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 24, 2006
Any tension between Avery Johnson and Mark Cuban has been exaggerated, a source close to the team said Sunday
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jul 23, 2006
Talks of a contract extension and/or enhancement between the Mavericks and the representatives for head coach Avery Johnson have been shelved, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting.
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Indianapolis Star | Jul 23, 2006
Veteran guard Darrell Armstrong appears to be Indiana bound, while Anthony Johnson will join the Mavericks.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 16, 2006
Adrian Griffin has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls
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Larry Coon FAQ | Jul 13, 2006
According to Larry Coon in his 'Salary Cap FAQ,' six teams were forced to pay the luxury tax for the 2005-2006 season.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 13, 2006
The Mavericks have officially re-signed center D.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 12, 2006
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms with Greg Buckner, a player that they drafted in the second round back in 1998.
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Press Release | Jul 12, 2006
The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday they have acquired forward/guard Marquis Daniels from Dallas in exchange for forward Austin Croshere.
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Chronicle News Services | Jul 11, 2006
Less than a month after sharply breaking with CBS, former anchor Dan Rather has signed a deal to produce a weekly news program for HDNet, a high-definition channel co-founded by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.
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ESPN | Jul 11, 2006
Mike James is expected to decide on his future NBA team on Tuesday.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 9, 2006
Are the Dallas Mavericks pushing hard to acquire Nugget Kenyon Martin?
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Pioneer Press | Jul 7, 2006
"Minnesota is definitely one of my top (choices)," Mike James said on Thursday.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 6, 2006
Marquis Daniels felt his time with the Mavericks was coming to an end after his opportunities diminished when Avery Johnson became head coach, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.
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The Star | Jul 6, 2006
The Mavericks, Rockets and Timberwolves are the three teams set to meet with Mike James.
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Indiana Star | Jul 5, 2006
The Pacers have acquired Marquis Daniels, sending Austin Croshere to the Mavericks
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 3, 2006
The Mavericks have come to terms with backup center D.
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ESPN | Jul 2, 2006
The Mavericks signed first-round draft pick Maurice Ager on Saturday.
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Yahoo! | Jul 1, 2006
Jason Terry lasted only about 12 hours on the free-agent market, agreeing Saturday to a six-year deal with Dallas.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jul 1, 2006
Jason Terry has confirmed what everyone expected.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2006
Dirk Nowitzki has all but acknowledged that Mark Cuban's antics are a distraction to the Mavericks, saying that the team's owner must "learn to control himself as well as the players do.
