FILE -- This is an April 25, 2009 file photo showing San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Gooden, center, shooting as Dallas Mavericks guard Antoine Wright, left, and Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass (32) defend in the first half of a first-round Western Conference NBA playoff basketball game in Dallas. A source close to the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Drew Gooden. The source, who did not wish to be identified because a contract hasn't been signed yet, said Monday July 27, 2009, that the deal is "verbally done." AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE -- This is an April 25, 2009 file photo showing San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Gooden, center, shooting as Dallas Mavericks guard Antoine Wright, left, and Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass (32) defend in the first half of a first-round Western Conference NBA playoff basketball game in Dallas. A source close to the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Drew Gooden. The source, who did not wish to be identified because a contract hasn't been signed yet, said Monday July 27, 2009, that the deal is "verbally done."

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  1. Toronto Raptors' Antoine Wright pumps his fist after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Chicago.

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  1. Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden, rear, defends as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) puts up a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Dallas. The Warriors won 111-103.
  2. Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden (90) dunks over Sacramento Kings guard Beno Udrih, of Slovenia, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas.
  3. Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden, left, is wrapped up by San Antonio Spurs center Antonio McDyess (34) as he drives to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Dallas. The Mavericks won in overtime 99-94.
  4. Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden, left, gets by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) on his drive to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Dallas. The Mavericks won in overtime 99-94.
  5. Dallas Mavericks' Drew Gooden (90) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks' Kurt Thomas (40) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Milwaukee.
  6. Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden (90) goes to the basket as Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace (6) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
  7. Toronto Raptors Antoine Wright defends against San Antonio Spurs DeJuan Blair during the first half of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Texas, November 9, 2009.
  8. Toronto Raptors forward Antoine Wright (21) knocks the basketball from New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic , left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
  9. Toronto Raptors forward Antoine Wright (C) looks for an open man under pressure by Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (R) of Spain and forward Zach Randolph (L) during the second half of NBA basketball action in Memphis, Tennessee October 30, 2009.
  10. Toronto Raptors forwards Chris Bosh (L), Antoine Wright (2nd L) and guard Jose Calderon (R) defend Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose as he drives to the basket in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Chicago December 5, 2009.
  11. Toronto Raptors forwards Chris Bosh (L), Antoine Wright (2nd L) and guard Jose Calderon (R) defend Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose as he drives to the basket in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Chicago November 5, 2009.
  12. Toronto Raptors' Antoine Wright pumps his fist after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Chicago.
  13. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  14. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  15. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  16. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.

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