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“Roy was my guy, he was my best friend,” acknowledges Collison. “We had dreams of playing in Indiana for a long time and really trying to build that franchise into something special and we did the last two years. It’s a memory that I won’t ever forget, especially playing with Roy.” HoopsWorld

Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Darren Collison, Roy Hibbert 

Bill Ingram: A source familiar with the situation in Indy told me earlier today that part of Hibbert's issue is the absence of Darren Collison. Twitter @TheRocketGuy

Indiana Pacers, Darren Collison, Roy Hibbert 

I've been advised that you can safely rule out extensions for the Dallas guard duo of Darren Collison and Rodrigue Beaubois, with the Mavericks intent on preserving maximum cap space for the summer of 2013 after 2012's unsuccessful run at Deron Williams. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Darren Collison, Rodrigue Beaubois 

After close inspection, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is very impressed with the speed point guard Darren Collion has displayed thus far in training camp. “He’s one of the fastest guards I’ve ever played with,’’ Nowitzki said of one of his new teammates. “Obviously, he’s got to use that speed to our advantage. “He’s got to push the ball off makes, misses -- it doesn’t really matter. He’s got to fly up the court and get the wings running with him.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Darren Collison, Dirk Nowitzki 

The Elton Brand-Chris Kaman pairing isn’t the only Mavericks newcomer duo with L.A. roots that’s reuniting. Darren Collison and O.J. Mayo played for college rivals UCLA and USC, respectively, but they’ve shared a backcourt in a bunch of summer pickup games. They believe that informal experience will be a factor in forming instant chemistry now that they’re the Mavs’ starting guards. “It’s going to help make it a lot easier,” Mayo said. “Competing against Darren, I understand he’s a great player and a heck of a competitor. When we play in the summertime at UCLA, we’re actually on the same team a lot of time just because we’re familiar with each other and feel like that can give us an edge in pickup games.” ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, OJ Mayo, Elton Brand, Darren Collison, Chris Kaman 

Darren Collison: I'm going to play my game. They brought me over here for a reason. I can definitely use my speed and quickness. When J.J. Barea was over here, he used the pick and roll with Dirk Nowitzki at his best. Same thing with Jason Terry. There's no reason why I can't use my quickness to do the same. But at the same time, I definitely want to make an impact on the defensive end. I definitely want to lift our defensive energy up and try to be the head of the snake. Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Darren Collison 

Collison and Jones were involved in a sign-and-trade deal Thursday night with Indiana for backup center Ian Mahinmi. Kaman has confirmed his decision to sign with the Mavs, and the deal is expected to become official today. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Trade, Darren Collison, Ian Mahinmi, Chris Kaman, Dahntay Jones 

"We like all three guys," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "Collison is well thought of as a player and a person, and Kaman has been one of the better low-post players in the league for the last eight years. We feel Dahntay Jones is a premier defender that brings toughness and he shot the 3 well the last two years." Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Darren Collison, Chris Kaman, Dahntay Jones, Rick Carlisle 

The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have acquired 6-11, 230-pound center Ian Mahinmi from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Darren Collison and Dahntay Jones. NBA.com

Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Darren Collison, Ian Mahinmi, Dahntay Jones 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Pacers have considered offer sheet, but prefer to make a trade for Augustine. As @Jonathan Givony reports, Indy traded Darren Collison to Mavs. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Trade, Darren Collison 

David Aldridge: Source confirms @Jonathan Givony report that Pacers will acquire C Ian Mahinmi from Dallas for G Darren Collison and swingman Dahntay Jones. Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Trade, Darren Collison, Ian Mahinmi, Dahntay Jones 

Frank Vogel on the point guard situation between Darren Collison and George Hill (if Hill re-signs): "I would hope that (Hill) stays at the level that he played at during the end of this year and that he would be the starting point guard. But I could definitely see a situation where Darren, one of the most driven players I've ever been around, comes back and outplays George. He's that driven and that's a real possibility. I'm hoping that we have them both back; that they both strive to get better in the offseason and I have a very difficult decision to make next year. That's what I hope." Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Darren Collison, George Hill, Frank Vogel 

A league spokesman Wednesday morning told CBSSports.com that the league has reviewed Dwyane Wade's flagrant foul on Darren Collison during the Heat's Game 2 loss to Indiana Tuesday night, and will not upgrade the foul nor will there be further action taken against Wade. CBSSports.com

Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Darren Collison 

A defensive stop here, a well-executed offensive possession there, and this was a one-possession game with a chance to win. The Pacers belong in this series. They know that for a fact. "We know we can play with this team,'' Darren Collison said. "We know we can win here.'' Said Hill: "One game isn't going to kill us. We can do better. This isn't a time to panic. It's a time to come together.'' Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Darren Collison, George Hill 

However Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison and Memphis Grizzlies forward Dante Cunningham have both been ruled ineligible to compete for Britain after an investigation by British Basketball officials into their ancestral ties failed to prove their case to receive UK citizenship. MVP 24/7

Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Darren Collison, Olympics, Dante Cunningham 

There was Danny Granger and Roy Hibbert, Paul George and Darren Collison, Tyler Hansbrough and George Hill. This is a talented team, and it so desperately needed one more big brother to walk into the room. The scoring, the rebounding, the defense has come with West, but Foster is no longer the lone veteran voice. The clowning is gone, replaced with a determination that breaking off plays, going one-on-one with the ball is no longer acceptable. Everything’s changing with these Pacers, and sometimes it just takes one man to walk through the door. “The way he carries himself in the locker room, the weight room, on the court, there’s such leadership,” Foster said. “He speaks up when he sees something that’s not right, but sometimes it’s just a look. He’s been a huge presence so far.” Yahoo! Sports

Indiana Pacers, Paul George, Tyler Hansbrough, Darren Collison, Danny Granger, Roy Hibbert, George Hill, Jeff Foster 

Darren Collison: Prayers go out to Brandon roy. One of the best two guards in the nba and one of my favorite players to ever play this game. Smh!!! Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, Darren Collison, Brandon Roy 

The Hornets' interest in Rondo is lukewarm at best, but one scenario in circulation would involve the Indiana Pacers and route former Hornets point guard Darren Collison back to New Orleans and land Rondo with the Pacers and Paul with the Celtics. Yet several other players would have to be involved to make such a deal work -- with more established talent going to New Orleans -- and there was no indication Wednesday that such a deal was close to completion. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Paul, Darren Collison 

The Celtics had discussions with the Indiana Pacers about the framework of a deal that could’ve sent Paul to the Celtics, Rondo to Indiana and a package, including former Hornet Darren Collison, Tyler Hansbrough, Brandon Rush and draft picks, to New Orleans, sources said. New Orleans would have keener interest in small forwards Danny Granger or Paul George but Pacers president Larry Bird has declared those players “untouchable” in trade talks, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Paul, Brandon Rush, Paul George, Tyler Hansbrough, Darren Collison, Danny Granger 

And the charity games keep on rolling in as we wait for lockout negotiations to start up again. Baron Davis and Tina Thompson will be hosting one in Los Angeles this Sunday at Southwest College benefitting the Kids in LA Sports Foundation. On the list to play are some guys with Los Angeles ties — Paul Pierce, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Trevor Ariza, DeMar DeRozan, Nick Young, Darren Collison, Arron Afflalo and the Collins brothers Jarron and Jason. NBCSports.com

Boston Celtics, New Orleans Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Paul Pierce, Darren Collison, DeMar DeRozan, Trevor Ariza, James Harden, Nick Young, Lockout, Russell Westbrook, Baron Davis, Arron Afflalo