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Buy or Bye: Darren Collison

Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas — ESPNDallas.com will estimate the market value for each of the Mavericks' eight free agents and examine their worth to the Mavs in a once-per-day series. Darren Collison Darren Collison has made it clear he considers himself a starting point guard. The Mavericks have made it clear they see him as an off-the-bench sparkplug. That difference of opinion doesn’t necessarily ruin any chances of Collison returning to Dallas, particularly if the rest of the NBA agrees with the Mavs’ evaluation of him.

Dallas Mavericks April 23, 2013

Mavs' top priority: Upgrade point guard

Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas — The Mavericks will explore all potential avenues of improving the talent on their roster, but upgrading at point guard is the top priority. While Darren Collison confidently declared Thursday that he believes he could start for any team in the league, the Dallas decision-makers clearly don’t share that opinion. After all, they opted to start Derek Fisher and Mike James over Collison in a season that president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson described as a “point guard odyssey.

Dallas Mavericks April 19, 2013

Dallas Mavericks PG Darren Collison: I’m capable of starting for any team in the NBA

Dallas Mavericks Blog | Dallas Morning NewsDarren Collison entered the 2012-13 season as the Dallas Mavericks starting point guard. During the final 23 games of the campaign, the 25-year-old came off the bench. Playing in the final year of his contract, some might think losing a … Continue reading →

Dallas Mavericks April 19, 2013

Mark Cuban says Mavericks will have fewer one-year deals, operate with more transparency for fans

Dallas Mavericks Blog | Dallas Morning News — Following Wednesday’s season-ending victory over New Orleans, guard Darren Collison talked about the difficulty of trying to maintain the Mavericks’ franchise’s high standards with a team full of nine players who in the final year of their contracts, or entering … Continue reading →

Dallas Mavericks April 19, 2013

Collison thinks he's a capable starter

Full-Court Press | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — DALLAS --If Darren Collison winds up signing a free agent contract with the Dallas Mavericks this summer, he's not ruling out the possibility that he'll agree to be the team's backup point guard again. "I’m not going to say no,...

Dallas Mavericks April 18, 2013

Mavs end season with 99-87 win over the Hornets

Full-Court Press | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — DALLAS -- Darren Collison poured in 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in the regular season finale Wednesday night at American Airlines Center. Thus, the Mavs ended what they thought...

Dallas Mavericks April 17, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Mavericks 99, Hornets 87

Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas — The fact that the New Orleans Hornets are horrible helped the Dallas Mavericks’ cause. The Mavs actually had a little motivation, too, wanting to at least finish .500. Point guard Darren Collison, perhaps playing his final game for the Mavs, lit up his former team for a game-high 25 points, his second-highest point total of the season. Collison was 10-of-15 from the floor in 29 minutes off the bench. Dirk Nowitzki added 16 points and nine rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter.

Dallas Mavericks April 17, 2013

Collison still wants to be a starter for Mavericks

Fort-Worth Star TelegramDarren Collison helps Dallas have the NBA’s best bench in points scored. The Mavericks blog

Dallas Mavericks April 6, 2013

Collison still wants to be a starter for Mavericks

Fort-Worth Star TelegramDarren Collison helps Dallas have the NBA’s best bench in points scored.

Dallas Mavericks April 6, 2013

Collison stays in double figures

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mavericks guard Darren Collison enjoyed a solid performance off the bench in Tuesday's contest against the Lakers. Collison went 5 of 12 shooting from the field, including 1 of 4 from downtown as he finished with 11 points and six assists in a 101-81 defeat. He also chipped in with a rebound and three steals while logging 29 minutes of game action.

April 3, 2013

Mavs’ Collison becoming pretty much a sure thing at free line late in games

Dallas Mavericks Blog | Dallas Morning NewsDarren Collison hit all six of his free throws against the Clippers, including four in the final 15 seconds of overtime to preserve the victory. “All year long,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “The guy’s made every big free throw. The … Continue reading →

Dallas Mavericks March 28, 2013

Mike James and Darren Collison trying to improve upon poor track record as they go up against the Clippers’ Chris Paul

Dallas Mavericks Blog | Dallas Morning News — The Mavericks have made a nice living in recent weeks with Mike James as the starting point guard and Darren Collison coming off the bench. They are 8-3 since James moved into the lineup. Starting Tuesday, however, their job gets … Continue reading →

Dallas Mavericks March 26, 2013

Collison does work at foul line

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mavericks guard Darren Collison did a solid job of getting to the foul line on Sunday night against the Jazz. He made 11 of 13 free throws and scored 13 points in the 113-108 win. Collison also went 1 for 4 from the floor, missing his lone attempt from downtown, while playing 22 minutes off the bench. He posted five assists, a rebound and a block in the victory.

March 25, 2013

Darren Collison best suited as a backup?

Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas — DALLAS – Darren Collison is one of the NBA’s best backup point guards. That’s a backhanded compliment to a 25-year-old who entered the final season of his rookie contract determined to prove that he was a solid starter in this league. That, however, is the reality of Collison’s role right now and most likely for the rest of the season. The Mavs are 5-3 since 37-year-old journeyman Mike James became the starting point guard, and coach Rick Carlisle has indicated on several occasions that he believes Collison’s game is best suited for coming off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks March 21, 2013

Collison having an impact -- off the bench

Full-Court Press | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — DALLAS -- When Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle decided to move Darren Collison from the starting point guard spot to being a key figure off the bench on Mar. 6, he figured it would make his bench that much more...

Dallas Mavericks March 20, 2013

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Darren Collison Photos

  • Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) looks to pass against Dallas Mavericks guards Darren Collison (4) and guard O.J. Mayo (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Dallas The Associated Press
    Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) looks to pass against Dallas Mavericks guards Darren Collison (4) and guard O.J. Mayo (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Collison still wants to be a starter for Mavericks
    Darren Collison helps Dallas have the NBA’s best bench in points scored. The Mavericks blog
  • Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas, right, is fouled as he drives to the basket by Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013. The Mavericks won 117-108 The Associated Press
    Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas, right, is fouled as he drives to the basket by Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013. The Mavericks won 117-108. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
  • Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas, right, is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, rear, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013. At left is is Mavericks guard Darren Collison The Associated Press
    Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas, right, is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, rear, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013. At left is is Mavericks guard Darren Collison.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
  • Dallas Mavericks center Brandon Wright, left, is fouled as he goes up for a shot by Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee, right, as Mavericks guard Darren Collison looks on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013 The Associated Press
    Dallas Mavericks center Brandon Wright, left, is fouled as he goes up for a shot by Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee, right, as Mavericks guard Darren Collison looks on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
  • Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, right, reaches out for the loose ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison covers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013 The Associated Press
    Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, right, reaches out for the loose ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison covers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
  • Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison, below, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends and forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, watche during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison, below, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends and forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, watche during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson (2) yells for a timeout after getting pinned on the floor defensively by Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, left, and Mavericks' Darren Collison, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Dallas The Associated Press
    Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson (2) yells for a timeout after getting pinned on the floor defensively by Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, left, and Mavericks' Darren Collison, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Dallas. (AP Photo/ Michael Mulvey)