Jose Juan Barea
FILE - Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, in this Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in file photo. The Dallas Mavericks released J.J. Barea on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, turning loose the last piece of the franchise's 2011 championship team to give the veteran guard a chance to continue his playing career. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Mavs release Barea as veteran guard seeks to continue career

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 10, 2020 01:05 PM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves forward James Johnson (16) shoots after getting past Houston Rockets forwards Danuel House Jr., left, and Jeff Green (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston. Luca Doncic's first experience with the playoffs ended with questions about whether Marcus Morris of the Los Angeles Clippers was intentionally trying to hurt the young Dallas sensation. The Mavericks might have hinted at what they thought through trades and draft picks during this abbreviated offseason. Dallas acquired Johnson and his black belt in karate from the Oklahoma City Thunder after using the club's first-round choice at No. 18 overall on Josh Green, who was a strong defender in his only season at Arizona. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Mavs talk tough by adding protectors for young star Doncic

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 01, 2020 07:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) passes the ball against Miami Heat's Kelly Olynyk (9) and Miami Heat's Tyler Herro (14) during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Pelicans' Jrue Holiday picked as NBA's top teammate

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT