Mavs must get to the point this off-season
Thu Apr 08, 2004 6:19 pm
Dallas: Next Year's Point Guard?
Marquis Daniels is playing himself into a lucrative contract, Travis Best isn't sure from where his next one is coming, and Steve Nash is on the verge of opting out of his.
Sounds like an interesting summer for Mavericks point guards.
Nash's desire to test free agency by opting out of his contract on June 30 is a forgone conclusion. Nash has stated his preference to remain with the Mavs, and though negotiations may be sticky -- he hopes to be paid at a level commensurate with the league's top point guards -- the organization has not shown signs of wanting to part with the two-time All-Star.
Nash is earning $5.75 million this season, sixth highest on the team.
"When my time comes, I'm sure I'll be compensated," Nash said earlier this season. "I'm not going to worry about it."