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Rick Carlisle on Brandan Wright: The truth is Brandan is a very unique player, and he fits in with us and he fits in with our personnel. There are some teams that he really plays well against, and he’s been consistent. There are other teams where it’s tougher for him because of the physical strength and bruising type teams. But we like him. We met with him today and told him we definitely wanted him back here. But these decisions are going to come down to the money and the market. But he’s a guy we like.” Dallas Morning News

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The whole package has raised the possibility that Wright might very well be a keeper for the Mavericks in this season of transition. “He’s been great,” Dirk Nowitzki said. “Obviously, he’s very athletic and uses his length and athleticism. He gets blocks and big rebounds. He runs the court very well. If there’s a fast break, he’s always one of the first ones down there. He’s been great for us the last couple weeks. Hopefully, he can keep it up.” Dallas Morning News

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The reaction in the Mavericks’ locker room was mixed about the play former teammate Dahntay Jones had against Kobe Bryant on Wednesday night. Jones, who was traded to Atlanta for Anthony Morrow last month, stepped under Bryant at the end of the Hawks’ win. Bryant said it was a dangerous and dirty play. Jones said it was good defense. “It was a 50-50 play,” said Brandan Wright. Added Darren Collison: “Tough play. That’s all I can say about it.” Dallas Morning News

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Wright is hopeful that Nelson and Cuban also will figure out a way to keep him in a Mavs uniform. Meanwhile, he noted that he and the other Mavs’ soon-to-be free agent don’t even bring up the subject of free agency. “We know what the situation is,’’ Wright said. “We know we’ve got a lot of free agents and we’ve got guys that might leave and probably will leave, and we’ve got guys that probably will come back. “That’s just part of the business. It’s rare to see that many free agents on one team, but we’re doing the best we can.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Before the trade deadline passed, the Boston Celtics had one final choice to make on the franchise's future: In a three-way deal that would've secured Josh Smith and surrendered Paul Pierce to Dallas, Atlanta wanted Boston's first-round draft pick, too. As much as any of the proposed deals discussed in February, perhaps this had been the closest Pierce had come to parting with the Celtics, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Dallas had constructed a package that included Jae Crowder, Brandan Wright and Dahntay Jones to Atlanta, with the Mavericks and Hawks exchanging positions in the 2013 NBA draft. Yahoo! Sports

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Ken Berger: The Mavs also would move Brandan Wright for a pick, but won't do anything to compromise cap room. Twitter @KBergCBS

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Kaman has expressed disappointment that things have not worked out better, although Elton Brand has been the team’s most effective center of late and Bernard James and Brandan Wright also have played well at times. “I talk to him all the time about it,” Carlisle said. “He’s a good player and we need him. We have good, honest conversations. Sometimes, there’s a difference of opinion, but that’s OK. Reasonable men have a right to disagree. “But I make it clear to him that he’s an important guy on this team, and we need him and need what he can do for us.” Dallas Morning News

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Dallas is more apt to try to trade Vince Carter to a contender that could use an extra shooter, or pitch the likes of Brandan Wright to a team in search of one more big man, in hopes of securing an extra draft pick or shedding a little extra salary. ESPN.com

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What Wright did not expect Wednesday night, however, was going from starter to not playing at all. Rookie Bernard James stepped into the backup center role, at least for one night, scoring four points and pulling down three rebounds in 15 minutes. “It’s weird, man, what can I say?” a calm Wright said after the game, even managing a smile. He said coach Rick Carlisle “didn’t say a word to me” about why he didn’t play. “You’ll have to ask him, but I’ll go with it,” Wright said. “You can’t keep a good man down. Dallas Morning News

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Add another Mavs big man to the injury report. With Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Kaman recovering at home, Brandan Wright twisted his left ankle during Wednesday night's preseason loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wright did not return to the game. “Not believed to be serious, but you know we’ll let you know," coach Rick Carlisle said. "We weren’t going to bring him back in either way.” ESPN.com

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Dwain Price: #Mavs center Brandan Wright came down wrong on his left ankle and is being replaced by Jae Crowder. Twitter @DwainPrice

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Earl K. Sneed: And now B-Wright heads to the locker room. That left ankle is clearly bothering him. Twitter @EKS_MavsNBA

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The Mavericks may get more bad injury news, too. Brandan Wright, who missed the preseason opener with a quad strain, played 17 minutes against Barcelona and had four points and six rebounds. But he said after the game he wasn’t close to full strength. “I may have to sit out for a while to get it right,” he said. Dallas Morning News

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Brandan Wright went down with a quad injury on the second day of practice Sunday, one day after Chris Kaman sprained his lower back. Neither injury, according to coach Rick Carlisle, is believed to be serious. "Brandon Wright got a little quad strain today, but it's not considered serious,'' Carlisle said. "We'll evaluate him and he'll be day-to-day.'' Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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The source noted that the Mavs could send the Magic some combination of the expiring contracts of Rodrigue Beaubois, Vince Carter, Dominique Jones and Brandan Wright, and rookies Jared Cunningham, Bernard James and Jae Crowder, plus draft picks and involve Ian Mahinmi in a sign-and-trade for Howard. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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"You guys got the roster ... You can do the math," Nelson said when asked about Haywood. "[But] that's not the only route to clear space." The amnesty clause allows teams to waive a player and not have his salary count against the cap. However, the player would still receive his salary. The Mavs also could renounce the rights to guard Vince Carter, center Brandan Wright and guard Kelenna Azubuike to clear space. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Brandan Wright, who quickly became a fan favorite as he earned more and more playing time last season, will be back, not that such news should come as any great surprise. Mavs president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson called exercising the club's team option on Wright for a second season a "formality." ESPN.com

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Earl K. Sneed: Still no timetable for Brandan Wright's return from his concussion, hence why Sean Williams was called up from the D-League. Twitter

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Matt Steinmetz: Brandan Wright gets two-year deal from Dallas Mavericks for just under $2 million. Twitter

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In an effort to beef up their training camp roster, the Dallas Mavericks signed free agent forward Brandan Wight. The 6-10 Wright played last season for the Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets. The 8th pick of the 2007 draft by the Warriors, Wright has career averages of 5.4 points and 3.0 rebounds. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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