--F Nathan Jawai was traded to Minnesota for a future second-round pick. Acquired in the Shawn Marion deal with Toronto, Jawai played one preseason game (two points and two assists in eight minutes) on Oct. 15. The Mavs also included about $750,000 in the deal, essentially covering Jawai's contract but saving the team that much in luxury tax.

--F Shawne Williams isn't with the team despite being on the final roster. The Mavs don't want the 23-year-old forward around and have discussed buying out his $2.4 million contract for this season. Williams' agent doesn't appear interested in taking considerably less money.

--C Jake Voskuhl was released, getting the Mavs down to 15 players. The veteran signed with Dallas as a free agent Sept. 28 after spending last season with Toronto. He saw action in five preseason games, averaging 2.6 points and 2.0 in 9.2 minutes per game.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--F Tim Thomas (knee surgery) is rehabbing from surgery Sept. 22. The free agent signee was injured working out this offseason. He's not expected back for at least the first month of the season.

--F Josh Howard (ankle surgery) is not at 100 percent. He'll be limited throughout October with the goal of being healthy sometime in November.