Brandon Bass News

When Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he's having to rub his eyes after studying spreadsheets to work on his most complicated NBA trade yet, then you know my head is going to be hurting.

This spring, the Orlando Magic battled the big boys for the first time in more than a decade.

Although it may take time to play itself out, the Pistons would like to bring back power forward Antonio McDyess, an unrestricted free agent.

While a number of teams are scrambling to make offers to entice free agents to sign contracts, the New Orleans Hornets appear to be taking a wait-and-see approach.

Analysis: Bass isn't too consistent, but he's scored in double figures in three of the last four games.

With less than a week before free agents can sign contracts, Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower has inquired about former LSU and Hornets forward Brandon Bass, a league source said Thursday afternoon.

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.

BATON ROUGE, La. Two years ago when Brandon Bass first became a free agent, the phones were relatively quiet.

Quinton Ross has been in the league for five years, the first four with the Los Angeles Clippers and last season with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu goes up for a shot and draws a foul from Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Monday, Feb.

A league source has told WDSU Sports Anchor Keli Fulton that the New Orleans Hornets are very interested in acquiring power forward Brandon Bass when the free agency period begins at 12:01a.m. EST Wednesday.

The New Orleans Hornets are one of the teams former LSU forward Brandon Bass is considering in free agency, his agent Tony Dutt said Tuesday.

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

NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Hornets have traded for the rights to LSU shooting guard Marcus Thornton.

After a record breaking season that included the Southwest Division Title, a first round win over the Dallas Mavericks and a seven game slugfest with the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, the Hornets were not only the toast of the town, but the next big thing in the NBA.

The Dallas Mavericks are in a crucial position in the 2009 NBA Draft. The draft and ensuing offseason would have been much easier had the Mavs missed the playoffs, or had another nonchalant first round exit... by Adam Rosenfield 32 reads The Dallas Mavericks are in a crucial position in the 2009 NBA Draft.

Donnie Nelson's mission as president of basketball operations requires that he explore all avenues to improve the Mavericks.

With all the hype surrounding The Summer of LeBron in 2010, this summer's free agency has been overlooked.

Jonathan Givony of Draft Express : Another interesting tidbit of information coming out of the NBA Combine in Chicago revolves around the Dallas Mavericks and potential interest they may have in Arizona power forward Jordan Hill.

The Mavericks would much rather be involved in the captivating conference finals, but this playoff round has become a terrific spectator sport for them.