In this May 11, 2009 photo, Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) brings the ball down court against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal in Dallas. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and Kidd is among the point guards garnering interest. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

In this May 11, 2009 photo, Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) brings the ball down court against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal in Dallas. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and Kidd is among the point guards garnering interest.

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  1. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  2. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20) of France and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of an preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  3. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  4. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and guard Jason Kidd, right, defend against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) as he looks for a shot in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. Bass scored seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night.
  5. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends against a shot by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  6. Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) dribbles up court away from Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend 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.
  12. 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.
  13. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Chris Andersen of the Denver Nuggets pulls on the net during the first half of Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final playoff basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas, May 9, 2009.
  14. In this photo released by Major League Soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Landon Donovan holds his 2009 MLS most valuable player award presented to him on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles. Donovan scored 12 goals and had six assists during the regular season, helping the Galaxy rally for the best record in the Western Conference and a trip to the MLS Cup final this weekend in Seattle.
  15. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham carries his son Cruz off the field after celebrating the team's victory over Houston Dynamo during the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  16. Los Angeles Galaxy David Beckham puts his arm around teammate A.J. DeLaGarza after defeating the Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.

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