Mavericks: Chandler Parsons, Lance Stephenson, and more

With the deadline nearing for the Houston Rockets to match Chandler Parsons, a lot of news and different scenarios have surfaced around the Dallas Mavericks.

Earlier in the day, Yahoo!’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported of the Rockets interest in free agent Trevor Ariza and the team’s intent to wait till the final seconds to make their decision on Parsons.

Expect Houston to push a decision on matching the Chandler Parsons offer sheet w/ Dallas until deadline on late Sunday night.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 12, 2014

Later in the day, reports surfaced of Houston agreeing to a four-year deal with the Wizards free agent Ariza.

Ariza's $32M deal has declining scale: $8.6M, $8.2M, $7.8M, $7.4M, source tells Yahoo. Flexibility for summer '16. @sam_amick reported deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 12, 2014

The early reaction was that this Ariza deal would eliminate the Rockets intent of retaining Parsons, but that may not be the case.

Don't necessarily believe the Ariza signing in Houston means Parsons is definitely a Maverick. But it can't hurt.
— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) July 12, 2014

Word is that Mavericks still expect Rockets to match Parsons offer, despite Ariza news.
— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) July 12, 2014

If/when Parsons’ offered is matched, the Mavericks are reported to already have their backup plan. According to reports, the top two targets will be Lance Stephenson and Luol Deng. That is if neither is signed prior to Sunday’s deadline.

Dallas may pursue Lance Stephenson on a bigger money, shorter deal before turning to Deng -- assuming Houston matches on Chandler Parsons.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 13, 2014

The Mavs’ interest in Stephenson is somewhat surprising due to multiple reports mentioningtheMavs not seeing him as a fit, especially in the locker room.

If Rockets match, Mavs' SF short list (maybe not this order): Luol Deng (if he's not in Miami), Lance Stephenson, Paul Pierce, Shawn Marion
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 12, 2014

It’s safe to say the next 24+hours will be unpredictable. If it isn’t Parsons, just know that Mark Cuban will spend the money to add pieces.

Mark Cuban to reporters in Vegas if Rockets match Parsons offer: ""We're going to be a spender. If they match, we have money to spend."
— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) July 13, 2014

Non-trade talk: Mark Cuban spoke in Las Vegas and had some words on the departure of Vince Carter.

Mark Cuban to reporters in Vegas at the Summer League re: Vince Carter: "Obviously what we could offer changed. We wanted to sign him."
— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) July 13, 2014

More from Cuban on Vince Carter: "He chose otherwise.We move on. It wasn't good it's just the way it goes. He wasn't going to play forever."
— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) July 13, 2014

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