Mavericks Notes: Trade Talk, Chandler, Cuban

When I identified five Western Conference contenders to watch yesterday, I said it would be interesting to see how the Mavericks balanced their present and future goals at the trade deadline. While the Mavs have a realistic shot at defending their title, they don't figure to make any moves to strengthen this year's team if it means compromising their summer flexibility. According to owner Mark Cuban, the team isn't actively seeking any deals at the moment.

"We're not calling anybody," Cuban said Tuesday, according to Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News. "I told [GM] Donnie [Nelson] to take calls, but we're not making any calls. There you have it."

Here are a few more Wednesday morning Mavs updates:

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