Jerry Stackhouse News

Now that the Boston Celtics have lost out on the Grant Hill sweepstakes, they need to look in another direction.

As much as the Mavericks used to dislike having to deal with Shawn Marion, they probably didn't realize all those years when he was with Phoenix that the feeling was mutual, particularly where Dirk Nowitzki was concerned.

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Jerry Stackhouse, just a day after acquiring the NBA veteran in a four-team, eight-player trade.

Michael Grange brings unique news, commentary and analysis for around the basketball world Tuesday, July 7, 2009 08:33 AM Raptors, Mavericks talking Marion Michael Grange I can confirm what the hardcore among you know already: The Raptors and the Mavericks are in talks to work a sign and trade involving Marion and Jerry Stackhouse.

The Dallas Mavericks are about to get some front court help with the acquisition of veteran Shawn Marion from Toronto in a sign-and-trade deal.

While the Mavericks tried Tuesday to iron out details of a trade for Shawn Marion that still looks shaky at best, Jerry Stackhouse faced the reality that if this isn't the deal that sends him into free agency, it isn't far away.

The Mavs are Pole dancing. Got your $1s ready? We can no longer confuse the Dallas Mavericks' silence with inactivity.

The Mavericks' search for offensive help could lead to Shawn Marion, once a dynamic force for Phoenix whose production has tapered off in recent seasons.

Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere. The free-agent point guard has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks .

The Mavericks are on the verge of their first big free-agent strike of the summer - emphasis on "big." Marcin Gortat, the 6-11 center who helped Orlando reach the NBA Finals last season, has been offered a contract by the Mavericks, multiple sources said Thursday.

Raid and plunder. That's what NBA teams do when free agency starts while also trying to make sure they are not raided and plundered.

A story in yesterday's Dallas Morning-News suggests that the Pistons might be willing to part with Tayshaun Prince in a deal for Jerry Stackhouse to create additional cap space.

DALLAS a ' There will be a new bad guy to deal with when the Mavericks open their pursuit of re-signing Jason Kidd on Wednesday.

The movie production company that Mavericks ' owner Mark Cuban's has a piece of put out a movie a few years back called The Smartest Guys in the Room.

Excitement wasn't exactly on the agenda for Mavericks fans across DFW as they prepared to watch the NBA Draft on Thursday evening.

JAN HUBBARD DALLAS - Gamblers are accustomed to the position the Dallas Mavericks were in Thursday night.In the past two years, the Mavericks acted like they were on the final table at the World Series of Poker.

During his pre-NBA Draft media session, Pittsburgh big man DeJuan Blair couldn't contain his excitement, saying that, "for me, June 25 is bigger than Christmas." At least it's fun for somebody.

As of approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, the Dallas Mavericks completed a trade with the Portland Trailblazers.

Jun 24, 2009 8:57 am US/Central Mark Cuban is ready. Ready to make some blockbuster trades on draft day.

The Mavericks had no choice Tuesday but to stress patience - to themselves and their fans.