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The delay in McCants’ arrival, one source close to the 26-year-old insisted, stemmed from a few lucrative offers in China that he ultimately turned down to join what ranks as a star-studded lineup by D-League standards. ESPN.com

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Marc Stein: And finally some D-League news before tonight's sked unfurls: Texas Legends (Mavs' affiliate) expect Rashad McCants to finally report Sunday Twitter

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Apparently, the long-running uncertainty regarding Rashad McCants is close to a resolution. Donnie Nelson, co-owner of the Texas Legends, said the former NBA first-round pick is supposed to join the team in the next couple of days. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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The difference here, of course, is that Ostertag has been in constant communication with the Legends about his intentions. McCants' next step remains a mystery. Legends officials, though, continue to keep the door open for the enigmatic shooting guard, knowing that McCants has to play for them if he plays in the D-League this season and still convinced he'll ultimately report to Frisco if he continues to be shunned by NBA teams. ESPN.com

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“Talk about expectations. We have [Antonio] Daniels, Reece Gaines, [Rashad] McCants and Sean Williams,” Lieberman said. “We’re going to get on the court for practice, and we’re going to figure out Sean Williams’ strengths, Reece Gaines’ strengths, Gar Tucker’s strengths. We are smart enough as a staff to start molding the things that we want to do to benefit them.” The Two Man Game

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McCants’ camp may be a bit peeved by his lack of a proper tryout with the Mavs, but at this stage, that only makes sense. McCants and his agent — Lindsey Maxwell — are pursuing NBA leads, the coveted endgame of almost everyone in the D-League. That’s exactly what every NBA hopeful should be doing, and no one can blame McCants for trying to find a way into the L. Not even his would-be coach with the Legends, Nancy Lieberman. “I have to tell you: how can you argue with the fact that [McCants'] agent is exploring all potential possibilities for him?” Lieberman said. “That’s the mark of a good agent. I don’t think anybody should read into it. I think he has the ability to take a look. He has the time to take a look.” “I would do the same thing Rashad McCants is doing. He’s got an agent, he’s got to look at all of his options, and then he’ll make a choice on where he needs to be.” The Two Man Game

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McCants has to play for the Legends if he wants to play in the D-League this season after they acquired his rights through the NBA's new D-League allocation rules. Yet one of his advisers told ESPNDallas.com on Wednesday night that the 26-year-old continues to hold out hope of landing an NBA job. According to Percy Miller -- widely known as Master P from his days as a rap artist -- McCants has received interest from "a couple NBA teams." Miller declined to name the teams but left the distinct impression that McCants intends to play out every NBA possibility, however remote, before reporting to the Legends. ESPN.com

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Yet there have been doubts ever since McCants' lawyer, Lindsey Maxwell, told AOLFanHouse.com last week that the 26-year-old was discouraged not to receive more of a look from the Mavericks in training camp. The Mavericks signed McCants and fellow recent former first-round pick Sean Williams on Oct. 20 largely to ensure that the Legends could secure their D-League rights before Monday's D-League draft. Both were waived by the Mavs within 48 hours of signing, but a new NBA rule enables D-League teams to claim the rights to three players from the training camp roster of their NBA parent teams who are released before Opening Night. ESPN.com

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As for McCants, Nelson said: "I think this is an ideal situation for Rashad to prove to everyone in the NBA that he's got what it takes to be a star two-guard in this league. If there's any work that needs to be done in terms of the perception he has around the league, this is the perfect place for him to do that." ESPN.com

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Sam Amico: Of course, as far as McCants is concerned, getting released by Kings can't be a good thing. Warriors may have interest; same with Magic. Twitter

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Did Rashad McCants’ agent not understand the REAL reason his client spent a day with the Mavs before being waived? Did he not get the hint when the folks Rashad dealt with during his quick visit to training camp was much more of a GM Donnie Nelson project than it was a coach Rick Carlisle project? Check out this remark from his agent, who doesn’t sound very excited about his client likely landing with the D-League Texas Legends: “We are disappointed that it didn't work out with them and we look forward to Rashad getting a REAL shot at making it back into the NBA,'' agent Lindsey Maxwell says. "If he decides to go to the D-League, he will have to play for that team. I can't speak as to Dallas' motives, but (McCants) did not get much of a chance to 'compete for a roster spot' as Dallas had announced a couple of days ago. … It seems a travesty that he isn't on a team yet.’’ dallasbasketball.com

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According to McCants' agent Lindsey Maxwell, though, McCants has not yet decided if he wants to be a (Texas) Legend after not receiving a solid opportunity to compete for a roster spot with the Mavericks. "We are disappointed that it didn't work out with them and we look forward to Rashad getting a REAL shot at making it back into the NBA," Maxwell wrote in a e-mail to FanHouse. "He is the best free agent in basketball that is available right now. He is in the best shape of his life and his shot making ability is better than ever." FanHouse.com

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"If he decides to go to the D-League, he will have to play for that team," Maxwell continued. "I can't speak as to Dallas' motives, but (McCants) did not get much of a chance to 'compete for a roster spot' as Dallas had announced a couple of days ago. Right now, all of his options are open and he and his family have not yet arrived at any decisions." FanHouse.com

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"It seems a travesty that he isn't on a team yet," Maxwell said. "We are headed back to the gym to keep working and grinding to get better in hopes that he will soon be in the NBA." FanHouse.com

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Rashad McCants 

The Mavericks will bring in Rashad McCants for the final days of training camp and the last preseason game to see if the former first-round draft pick can earn a spot on the final roster. "He's a talented young player who can do a lot of things,'' president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said. Dallas Morning News

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Sources close to the situation, however, told ESPNDallas.com on Tuesday night that there is a better chance McCants winds up playing for the Mavericks' D-League affiliate in nearby Frisco than with the parent club. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Rashad McCants 

McCants, according to sources, was planning to submit his name for the D-League draft this month. By signing with Dallas this week, McCants removes himself from the D- League draft pool and must play for the expansion Legends -- co-owned by Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson -- if he wants to be a D-Leaguer this season and they want him. ESPN.com

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Free-agent guard Rashad McCants' agent says the Grizzlies, Raptors, Celtics and Clippers interested in his client, according to a tweet from A. Sherrod Blakely of Comcast New England. However, a marriage with the Griz is highly unlikely after conversations with team insiders. Griz coach Lionel Hollins already is trying to figure out how to divide guard minutes between O.J. Mayo, Xavier Henry, Tony Allen and Sam Young. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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A. Sherrod Blakely: Along with the Boston #Celtics, Toronto, Memphis and the Clippers have interest in Rashad McCants according to his agent. Twitter

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A. Sherrod Blakely: Along with the Boston #Celtics, Toronto, Memphis and the Clippers have interest in Rashad McCants according to his agent. Twitter

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