The Dallas Mavericks will look to upgrade their frontcourt this free agency as they plan to pursue Pau Gasol. The Mavericks are looking at all options to upgrade at the forward/center position with Gasol as their main target.
ESPN reports that Dallas will take a long look at Gasol, but are also interested in the Wizards’ Marcin Gortat, Knicks’ Tyson Chandler and the Cavaliers' Luol Deng.
"The Mavs' level of interest in the 7-foot Gasol is largely dependent on his price tag, sources told ESPNDallas.com. The four-time All-Star, who turns 34 next month, is expected to take a major pay cut after making $19.3 million last season.
The Mavs plan to go after Pau Gasol in free agency, sources say.
Gasol could well represent the Mavs' best opportunity to upgrade at the center position via free agency. They also have significant interest in Washington's Marcin Gortat, whom they recruited as a restricted free agent in 2009, signing him to an offer sheet that was surprisingly matched by the Orlando Magic."
The Mavericks have been attempting to upgrade their roster via free agency for a few years now, but this could be the year they go all-in. If Mark Cuban and the Mavericks can attract some big time talent to go with Dirk Nowitzki they could get back into the heat of the Western Conference overnight. The Mavericks have also shown interest in Carmelo Anthony, but admit that chances of landing the offensive weapon are unlikely.
NBA free agency starts July 1 and the NBA Draft starts Thursday, June 26.
[ESPN]
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