Somewhere between the promising seven-foot 2nd overall pick out of Dominguez High School and the wandering journeyman cast away by the likes of the Hornets and Bobcats, at one point traded for scraps to the Thunder were it not for a failed physical, lies the real Tyson Chandler. With the Mavericks acquiring Chandler and Alexis Ajinca from Charlotte in exchange for Eduardo Najera, Matt Carroll and Erick Dampier’s unguaranteed contract (providing around 13 million in financial flexibility for trade partners), the question remains, “After nine NBA seasons to work with, what exactly are the Mavs getting out of Tyson Chandler?” Read on …

In a move perhaps more evident of the Dallas Mavericks increasing age and veteran experience than on-court performance, point guard Jason Kidd will take his talents to the Team USA sidelines for the first time in his career. In what could be viewed as a rebuilding squad for America’s team, Kidd provides veteran leadership and international competition savvy without playing a single minute in upcoming games and events. Not to say that Kidd couldn’t hang with the youngsters, as he still remains a valuable contributor under contract with the Mavs for the upcoming season and beyond, but as Team USA looks to replace its nucleus of previous years, the organization will look to let a new generation of superstars blossom together. Read on …