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Houston Rockets – James Harden Doesn’t Change One Bit
The focal point of the preseason opener for both the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets was Chandler Parsons playing quite well against his former team, but the best player on the floor was James Harden, who doesn’t seem like a changed player for good and bad despite a summer of improved responsibility with the national team.
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NBA Rumors – Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings & Charlotte Hornets Interested in Signing Brandon Bass
Not being too young and getting paid more than most players on a rebuilding team means Brandon Bass isn’t going to be staying for long. The Boston Celtics have been looking to pull off a trade involving the player for quite some time, and there has been interest in his direction from the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Comes Across as Selfish & Arrogant
So in order to give James Harden and Dwight Howard full control and possibly a third star to join them, the Houston Rockets, led by the Daryl Morey and Kevin McHale tandem, drove away Jeremy Lin, Omer Asik and Chandler Parsons. Now they’re stuck with inferior team to the previous version, not to mention having less appeal towards stars they actually tried to sign this summer.
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NBA Rumors – Dallas Mavericks Interested in Signing Jameer Nelson
In their continuing effort to build a contender for the first time since their NBA championship three years ago, the Dallas Mavericks are looking for a point guard they can trust, something they don’t have at the moment, but the potential addition of Jameer Nelson might take care of that problem.
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Houston Rockets – Chandler Parsons Joins Jeremy Lin in Making Them Weaker
This offseason has been close to a disaster for the Houston Rockets. One big swing and miss. Chandler Parsons has now left to the Dallas Mavericks through restricted free agency, following Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik getting traded. This team still has two All-Stars and a new shiny addition, but there is no doubt they’re worse off than they were compared to last season.
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Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Make Offers to Chandler Parsons & Dirk Nowitzki
An interesting move by the Dallas Mavericks – signing Chandler Parsons to an offer sheet which forces the Houston Rockets to match it in three days led to a reply from their Texas rivals, who made a max contract offer to Dirk Nowitzki, who isn’t planning on playing anywhere or for anyone but for the Mavs.
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19 Best Memes of LeBron James & NBA Free Agency
The 2014 free agency period in the NBA is about LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony holding off their decisions, the Dallas Mavericks & Los Angeles Lakers thinking big but not landing anyone, and obviously the memes and jokes made about the whole situation.
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NBA Rumors – Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks & Charlotte Hornets Interested in Signing Lance Stephenson
With the Indiana Pacers being unable to find a contract offer that Lance Stephenson seems to like, other teams might be moving in on the shooting guard, as the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets are topping the list of suitors.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James Slipping Through Their Fingers
When the free agency period began, it seemed as if the Miami Heat are going to get LeBron James to re-sign, once again, for a discount price. However, days go by, and the possibility of him landing somewhere else, with the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers all looking to convince him they’re the right team for him.
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Chicago Bulls – Carmelo Anthony Closer, But Still Not There
The round of meetings has ended for Carmelo Anthony: Nine hours with the Chicago Bulls, six with the Houston Rockets and only two with the Dallas Mavericks. Things might be a bit clearer after this, but not enough, as the option of staying with the New York Knicks or even suddenly taking a turn towards the Los Angeles Lakers are still possible scenarios.