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Marc Stein: Mavs shopping Dominique Jones w/out success so most likely scenario before roster cutdown remains release of Delonte West to keep Eddy Curry Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Dallas Mavericks, Eddy Curry, Delonte West, Dominique Jones 

The Mavs need to trim their roster from 16 to 15 players by the leaguewide deadline of 4 p.m. Finding a taker for Jones would buy them more time to resolve the future of the suspended West, but sources told ESPN.com that – with no takers emerging for Jones – parting with West remains the most probable move to create a spot for Eddy Curry. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Eddy Curry 

All indications are that Delonte West will be a former Maverick by Monday evening. The Mavericks have to keep Eddy Curry, based on the simple fact that they need a big, healthy body and Curry appears ready to put his best foot forward as a stopgap center. Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Eddy Curry, Delonte West 

OK, in reality, Curry probably earned the right to stick on the Mavs’ roster with his effort in the 99-82 victory to wrap up the preseason. His 11-point, seven-rebound, three-block, 25-minute outing was pretty impressive considering that he just joined the Mavs in the morning after they made a waiver claim on him. “I feel like I can help,” Curry said. “As long as I stay healthy and do my part when called upon, I feel like I can be very productive for this team.” ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Eddy Curry 

The Mavericks wasted no time filling a need – and the roster spot that will be created when Delonte West is waived – by putting in a waiver claim for veteran NBA center Eddy Curry, a source said. The deadline for finalizing the 15-man roster that will start the season is Monday. The Mavericks have until then to waive West, who is suspended from the team for the time being. Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Eddy Curry, Delonte West 

The Dallas Mavericks claimed veteran center Eddy Curry off of waivers. "We are excited to bring Eddy Curry to Dallas," president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a release. "He has worked extremely hard this offseason and can provide our front line with much needed depth." ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Eddy Curry 

Dallas Morning News sources say the Mavericks are close to signing veteran center Eddy Curry. Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Eddy Curry 

Marc J. Spears: Spurs waive center Eddy Curry and forward Derrick Brown. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry, Derrick Brown 

Jeff McDonald: Pop pregame hinting strongly that race for Spurs' 15th roster spot down to Eddy Curry and Derrick Brown. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry, Derrick Brown, Training Camp 

Throughout the preseason, coach Gregg Popovich has deflected questions aimed at handicapping what the team plans to do with its final roster spot — assuming the team plans to fill it at all. The Spurs must make at least three more cuts before the start of the season. With Curry, Powell and Brown all contributing positive things in spurts, Popovich believes the final roster decision will go down to the wire. “I think it will take a while,” Popovich said. “A couple of those guys will make it to the very end, I would imagine, if they keep playing the way they are now.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry, Josh Powell, Derrick Brown 

Though he believes he will make the team, he is confident he will be playing somewhere in the NBA regardless if things don’t work out in San Antonio. He is aware numerous teams reportedly are anxious to sign him if he’s released. “I feel I’m in a good situation,” he said. “I worked hard this summer. Every game it’s just about showing everybody what I can do. I’m trying to focus on defense and rebounding, trying to play in the system and soak up as much as I can. "I think I’m going to make it. Until they tell me I’m not, I feel like I’m part of this team.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry 

Even in the event Eddy Curry doesn't make the Spurs, word is he's played well enough to have drawn interest from... several teams, which are supposedly keeping tabs on him. Then again, Curry no longer seems like such a long shot to make the Spurs' final roster. The Bucks, Trail Blazers, Hornets and yes, Bulls, all may have an interest if Curry is cut loose. Sulia

Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry 

Marc J. Spears: Spurs add center Eddy Curry and guard Sharron Collins to roster. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry, Sharron Collins 

But Curry, who earned a championship ring as a member of the Heat last season, looked fit and trim as he posed for photographers at Spurs media day. “I worked hard this summer,” Curry said. “I dropped 15, 20 pounds. I was in pretty good shape when the season ended. I just had to maintain, trim up a little bit more.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry 

Jeff McDonald: Non-roster invitees on Spurs' camp roster: Derrick Brown, Eddy Curry, Josh Powell, Sherron Collins, Tyler Wilkerson, Wes Witherspoon. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry, Sherron Collins, Josh Powell, Derrick Brown, Training Camp 

Mike Monroe: Eddy Curry is at Spurs camp. Twitter @Monroe_SA

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry, Training Camp 

Mike Monroe: I'm not making this up: Eddy Curry, in #Spurs camp, looks relatively fit. Claims he dropped another 15 lbs., played all summer at Miami U. Twitter @Monroe_SA

San Antonio Spurs, Eddy Curry, Training Camp 

Seeking to fill the lone remaining hole on their roster — a backup center behind Brook Lopez — the Nets could give Eddy Curry a second-chance in New York. Curry, along with Hilton Armstrong, worked out for the Nets Wednesday, according to Yahoo! Sports. Curry, the much maligned former Knick, spent last season with the Heat, playing 14 games and averaging 2.1 points while riding the coattails of LeBron James to his first NBA title. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Hilton Armstrong 

Marc J. Spears: Nets working out FA Cs Eddy Curry & Hilton Armstrong today & seeking vet C & SF. Billy King looking for next Gerald Green diamond in rough. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Hilton Armstrong 

Yet just because, as ESPN reported, the Heat are doing their background work on Blatche, it doesn't necessarily mean they are poised for a move. Yes, Andray has a place in South Florida and has been working out here, but for a player looking to rebuild his NBA career, there might be better places than a roster where his opportunities could be limited. While it might be worth the risk for the Heat, it might not be a move in Blatche's best interests, particularly when considering how Eddy Curry, on a tryout deal of his own last season, essentially vanished. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Andray Blatche