“I think Chris Paul, depending on who [the Clippers] hire, is going to stay with the Clippers,” a source told The Star-Telegram. “The Mavericks are really interested in Chris Paul, but I think they want Dwight more. They think they can make them a point guard.”
To that end, the Mavs are expected to target such fellow free-agents as Golden State’s Jarrett Jack and Memphis’ Jerryd Bayless. Dallas is also rumored to be aggressively shopping its No. 13 lottery pick obtained in last week’s NBA Draft Lottery. The team seems to think that salary cap space could be used to make a stronger pitch for Howard.
Forward Dirk Nowitzki has also previously indicated that he would be willing to sign for less money when he becomes a free-agent after next season, all as part of a plan to aid the team in luring another star player.
For the most part, Lakers are still considered to be in the driver’s seat in the Howard sweepstakes, primarily because they can offer him roughly $30 million more than any other team.
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