Tim Thomas won’t come back to Dallas Mavericks
According to Dallas local media reports, Tim Thomas in phoenix suns jersey, who just finished extension with Mavericks not very long ago, has decided not come back to team because his wife healthy situation is getting worse, Her condition, which Thomas in blazers jersey and his family in sacramento kings jersey prefers to keep private, forced the 6-10 forward to stay with her much of last season. This could mean retirement for Thomas in durant jersey after a 13-year NBA career. If he does step away for the season, the league will likely let the Mavericks void the contract as not to impact their luxury tax situation.
The 6-foot-10 power forward in karl malone jersey had agreed to a one-year deal with Dallas last month. Last season, he averaged 7.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 18 games. Thomas in stockton jersey left the Mavs on good terms in January to care for his wife. He has not disclosed the nature of her illness. Mavs officials declined to comment as they work with the league to void his contract. He had signed for the veteran's minimum of $1.35 million. The Mavericks are apparently working with the league to void the contract Thomas signed last month. His departure leaves them a bit thin behind Dirk Nowitzki -- they could give Ian Mahinmi in chamberlain jersey more minutes and/or sign another marginal big man.
Thomas missed most of last season, his first with Dallas. Knee surgery sidelined him initially before leaving the team in late January to deal with something much more serious. Thomas' wife, Tricia, had become ill and Tim requested a leave of absence to care for her and their family. He never returned. He also wasn't forgotten. Thomas said every one of his Dallas teammates reached out during the trying times, as did players from around the league. Even though he had only been with the Mavericks a few months and played just 18 games, the outpouring of support from all corners of the organization touched him deeply.
When the offseason rolled around, Thomas' competitive juices were flowing again. Tricia had improved to the point where she could care for their two daughters in lamar odom jersey and run the household again. Thomas in ron artest jersey was ready to give it another go. The two sides in andrew bynum jersey agreed on the same contract Thomas in pau gasol jersey signed last summer -- a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum ($1.35 million). Whether more money was out there, Thomas wasn't about to chase it. There was unfinished business and the chance to repay a debt in Dallas.
When Tim Thomas wanted to be back, the mavericks was just too glad during the offseason. "We knew it was tough on Tim and his family last year," owner Mark Cuban said. "Our policy is that family always comes first. So we certainly were trying to offer any help we could and to stay on top of the situation. With the new season getting ready to get started, we are excited to have Tim back. His size and ability to stretch the court will be a big help to us." Then, a personal situation that has as yet not been reported developed with his wife in memphis grizzlies jersey and Thomas was forced to leave the team after only 18 games to be with her. But with that situation resolved, he's back with the Mavs. It's kind of a feel-good story when you look at all the factors, and if Thomas can return to his production last season, he could help the Mavs challenge again in the West. His services were certainly needed against San Antonio, whose depth caused major issues for the Mavs.
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