http://tinyurl.com/2cwl3db The Mavericks are moving quickly to fill the unexpected vacancy left by Tim Thomas, with veteran Brian Cardinal emerging as the early favorite to sign a free-agent contract, NBA.com reported, citing anonymous league sources. The Web site reported a deal has not been reached as Dallas continues to consider other options including Bobby Simmons and Steve Novak. Cardinal appears to have the edge in discussions within team circles based on his experience, shooting range and work ethic. The Mavericks are searching for big men after Tim Thomas told the Mavericks this week he couldn't return to the team after signing a new one-year contract. He says he must still care for his ill wife. NBA.com posted some writeups of each player: Cardinal, 33, has career averages of 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds over 356 games. His best season was 2003-04 in Golden State when he averaged 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in 76 games. He signed the monster deal with the Grizzlies that summer. Simmons, 30, exploded onto the scene with the Clippers during the 2004-05 season, averaging 16.4 points and 5.9 boards and won Most Improved Player honors in 2005. He cashed in with $47 million, five-year contract with Milwaukee that offseason, but has been a non-factor for several seasons. Novak, 27, is a four-year vet having played his first two seasons in Houston and his last two with the Los Angeles Clippers. He owns career averages of 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds. 小牛預計從這三位大個中 挑選一位簽約 --

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