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Rodman’s change of heart
could land him in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) — If Dennis Rodman can
convince the Dallas Mavericks that he is sincere
about a cleaned-up comeback, the flamboyant
forward could be signed as soon as today.
Rodman flew' to his hometown Monday and
met with owner-in-waiting Mark Cuban and
coach-general manager Don Nelson. A decision
was expected by tonight’s home game against
Golden State.
“We wanted to see where Dennis’ head is at,
and it seems like Dennis really wants to get back
on the court and play,’’ Cuban told The Dallas
Morning News. “We haven't offered him any
thing yet, but it’s something we're very inter
ested in.”
Because the Mavericks are over the salary cap,
the most they could offer Rodman is about
$500,000 — that is the $1 million cap exception
pro-rated for the 42 games remaining, counting
tonight. He likely would not play until Thursday’s
game at home against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Rodman’s agent, Steve Chasman, did not
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diately available for comment.
Cuban began pursuing Rodman soon after
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Cuban, a longtime Dallas season-ticket
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cast.com, has been extremely active in running
the team, even before the purchase is finalized.
Despite his often-distracting wackiness,
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defense and there are thousands of empty seats
at every home game.
But the 38-year-old Rodman, who had
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ericks are 14-26 and have not won a playoff
game since 1988.
“This squad can handle him,” Dallas for
ward Cedric Ceballos said. “Bring him on.”
Rodman’s decision to come to Dallas for a
meeting with Cuban is a sign that he is taking
the opportunity more seriously. The owner
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Rodman’s sincerity was questioned after he
said in a television interview that he wanted to
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turning to the NBA. And, in a Jan. 10 entry in
his Internet journal, Rodman wrote: “For me
the important thing is that 1 really want to play
for a team that can go far in the playoffs. 1 don’t
know if it’s Dallas.”
Rodman said he preferred to play for the
Lakers and coach Phil Jackson, who coached
him in Chicago.
“However, I really like the city of Dallas
and 1 w ill always consider Texas home,” Rod-
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