AP Source: Mavericks to acquire Shawn Marion
DALLAS (AP)-A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks
will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto.
The trade is not official, but the person told The Associated Press on
Wednesday it should be completed. The person was granted anonymity because
the deal was still being worked on.
The Raptors couldn't afford to re-sign Marion because they need to clear
salary cap space for Hedo Turkoglu . They are close to an agreement with the
Orlando Magic free agent.
The deal was first reported by The Dallas Morning News.
Marion is a versatile player who can be used at either forward position. He
spent just half a season in Toronto after being traded from Miami.
The trade is expected to include at least one other team to make the
salaries work. Oklahoma City and Memphis are likely candidates because they
are far enough under the salary cap to facilitate a deal.
The Mavericks have been busy during the offseason, agreeing to give point
guard Jason Kidd a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain
in Dallas. They also are trying to reach a deal with Marcin Gortat ,
Orlando's backup center.
Marion was a four-time All-Star in Phoenix but is facing a major pay cut
from the $17.8 million he earned last season. He scored 12.9 points per
game, well below his career average of 17.8.
Marion will join Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard , giving the Mavericks
four former All-Stars.
DALLAS (AP)-A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks
will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto.
The trade is not official, but the person told The Associated Press on
Wednesday it should be completed. The person was granted anonymity because
the deal was still being worked on.
The Raptors couldn't afford to re-sign Marion because they need to clear
salary cap space for Hedo Turkoglu . They are close to an agreement with the
Orlando Magic free agent.
The deal was first reported by The Dallas Morning News.
Marion is a versatile player who can be used at either forward position. He
spent just half a season in Toronto after being traded from Miami.
The trade is expected to include at least one other team to make the
salaries work. Oklahoma City and Memphis are likely candidates because they
are far enough under the salary cap to facilitate a deal.
The Mavericks have been busy during the offseason, agreeing to give point
guard Jason Kidd a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain
in Dallas. They also are trying to reach a deal with Marcin Gortat ,
Orlando's backup center.
Marion was a four-time All-Star in Phoenix but is facing a major pay cut
from the $17.8 million he earned last season. He scored 12.9 points per
game, well below his career average of 17.8.
Marion will join Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard , giving the Mavericks
four former All-Stars.
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