Amar'e Stoudemire Reportedly to Sign with Mavericks

Ever since Phoenix sent him to the New York Knicks in the summer of 2010 in a sign-and-trade, many NBA fans have viewed center/forward Amar'e Stoudemire as one of the biggest symbols of the Knicks' malaise.   

With Stoudemire's time in New York over, the former All-Star is reportedly going to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, as he looks to pursue his first NBA Championship. 

Continue for updates.

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Stoudemire Reportedly to Sign With Dallas

Monday, Feb. 16

Stoudemire plans on signing with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of RealGM.com:

The deal is one year and for the veteran's minimum, per Charania. 

Tim MacMahon of ESPN Dallas reports that the deal will be official at 4 p.m. CT on Wednesday after he clears waivers. 

Earlier in the day, ESPN's Ian Begley reported that Stoudemire is "leaning toward signing" with the Mavericks.

Dirk Nowitzki was asked about the Mavericks pursuit of Stoudemire on Feb. 15 and sounded optimistic, per Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio, saying: "I'm sure we're going hard after him."

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Knicks Beat Writer Frank Isola: Stoudemire, Knicks Agree to Buyout

Sunday, Feb. 15

The Knicks may have used the cover of the All-Star Game to work out a deal with Stoudemire that would make the 32-year-old center a free agent. Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reported that the two sides agreed to a contract buyout:

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A league source told the Daily News that Stoudemire and the Knicks formally reached a buyout prior to Sunday's All Star Game and that the six-time All Star, who should clear waivers by Wednesday, could be in a new uniform by the time the league schedule resumes on Thursday.

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Yahoo Sports' Marc J. Spears added that Stoudemire "gave back close to $2 million in his buyout of the final year of his contract, a source told Yahoo."

Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers might throw their name in the hat as well:

The Clippers are also expected to pursue Stoudemire, per ESPN's Arash Markazi:

Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group countered that Cleveland is instead diverting its attention to another target:

Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski included the San Antonio Spurs in the mix:

Stoudemire has played in 36 games this year, averaging 12.0 points and 6.8 rebounds in 24 minutes a night. While he'll never recapture the magic he showed with the Suns, he could still be a solid piece inside for a title contender.