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And playing his way into the starting lineup for a team in a full-fledged playoff race has convinced James that he can play at the highest level for another season or two. "My plan is to play two more years and my hope is to be able to finish my career here in Dallas playing for Rick, Donnie and Mark and with Dirk," James said, referring to Mavs coach Rick Carlisle, team president Donnie Nelson, owner Mark Cuban and star forward Dirk Nowitzki. ESPN.com

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Earl K. Sneed: Mike James: "I guess my name really does make you say, 'Who?'" Twitter @EarlKSneed

Dallas Mavericks, Mike James 

Dallas Mavericks point guard Mike James said despite the team's 26-32 record, they still have what it takes to salvage this season. "We have a great opportunity still to do something,'' James said. "Until we’re mathematically out of the equation we still have a great opportunity to do something special this year and we still believe in that. "All hope is on our side. The only way that we can continue to believe is to continue to not let games slip away from us, especially when we have the lead.'' Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Sean Deveney: Anybody want to buy Mike James' house here in Houston? It's for sale ... http://t.co/ARO1offb Twitter @SeanDeveney

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Dwain Price: The #Mavs have guaranteed Mike James' contract for the rest of the season. Twitter @DwainPrice

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Marc Stein: Mavs say Mike James to sign rest of season. James' 2nd 10-day deal expires tonight. Rondo-less Celts, I'm told, had interest if Mavs passed Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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Earl K. Sneed: Mark Cuban says a decision will be made tonight on Mike James' future. His second 10-day contract runs out tonight. Twitter @EarlKSneed

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Dwain Price: The #Mavs haven't made a decision yet on PG Mike James, whose second 10-day contract expires tonight at midnight. Twitter @DwainPrice

Dallas Mavericks, Mike James 

The second 10-day contract for point guard Mike James ends at midnight Sunday. If the Mavericks decide to retain James, they would have to sign him for the remainder of the season. Asked about whether the Mavericks plan to keep James for the rest of the season, Mark Cuban said: "So far, so good. No reason to think otherwise at this point." Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Sources say that West hopes to play his way back into the league just like Mike James did earlier this month, earning a call-up from the Mavericks after a brief but successful stint in Frisco. James is nearing the end of his second 10-day contract with the Mavs and, according sources, is a strong possibility to be signed for the rest of the season next week. ESPN.com

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Bernie Lee: Happy to announce that client Mike James officially just put pen to paper on 2nd contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Twitter @bleebasket

Dallas Mavericks, Mike James 

As expected, Mike James will sign a second 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks today. The Mavs were convinced they needed to keep James following his solid play after the point guard signed his original 10-day contract with the club on Jan. 8. James, 37, was effective during a Jan. 10 win over Sacramento, and in Wednesday's 105-100 win over Houston he had four of his five assists in the fourth quarter. "He played real solid [Wednesday] night," coach Rick Carlisle said. "He did a lot of good things." Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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The obvious is official: The Mavericks will sign Mike James to a second 10-day contract. Coach Rick Carlisle confirmed that after Thursday’s practice. The fact that James played a significant role in the Mavs’ win Wednesday night over the Rockets, helping close out Houston, offered a pretty strong clue he’d be back. “Coach is continuously putting trust in me out there on the court, and I’m going to continue taking advantage of it,” James said. “I’ve been here before. I’ve been an NBA player longer in my career than I’ve played any other place, so I’m just going to continue taking full advantage of this.” ESPN.com

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Jorge Sierra: The Dallas Mavericks will sign guard Mike James to a second 10-day contract, we're told. Twitter @hoopshype

Dallas Mavericks, Mike James 

The 10-day contract of 37-year-old backup point guard Mike James is set to expire at midnight Thursday. James played 16 minutes Wednesday, scored four points, had five assists and helped Dallas make several key stops in the final two minutes. “I’d say that there’s a great chance that he’s going to be there tomorrow, after tonight,” Carlisle said. “And by the way, I thought his play at the end of the third quarter and early in the fourth may have been the difference in the game.” Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Mike James 

Earl K. Sneed: PG Mike James is expected to join the Mavs in L.A. on Tuesday when he will officially sign his contract. Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Mike James 

Marc Stein: Reno must be Mike James' lucky city. Going online now: Mavericks will be signing James to 10-day deal after Texas Legends play here Monday Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Mike James 

The Dallas Mavericks intend to call up veteran guard Mike James from the D-League's Texas Legends this week to sign him to a 10-day contract, according to sources with knowledge of the team's plans. James has played only one game with the Legends, but sources told ESPN.com that he quickly convinced the Mavericks that he can help address the team's lack of veteran leadership in the backcourt after the departure of Derek Fisher last month. ESPN.com

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Mike James: Well, I was talking to the Mavericks, and I guess before they make their decision, they want to see me in a few D-League games. I'm pretty sure a lot of General Managers would want to see me play before signing a deal. It's unfortunate that I have to go this way. But at the same time, if I want to keep pursuing my basketball career, this is the situation I've been placed in. I have no choice. I'm ready to accept and overcome this challenge. I'm looking at it differently than I did last year. I'm ready to just go out and play some basketball, which I enjoy doing. Ridiculous Upside

Dallas Mavericks, D-League, Mike James 

In an attempt to convince the Dallas Mavericks that he can help them, veteran point guard Mike James is joining the D-League's Texas Legends in time for Saturday's game against Tulsa, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. After playing for 10 NBA teams, most recently last season with the Chicago Bulls, James has cleared the D-League waiver process to become eligible to sign with the Legends as a free agent. ESPN.com

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