Bell Hoping to Resign with Mavs http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagea...all/6810715.htm <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> As Raja Bell contemplates offers from a "couple" of teams, the free agent remains hopeful a contract can be worked out with the Mavericks. Bell, a third-year defensive specialist who started 32 games and averaged 3.1 points for the Mavs last season, set a deadline of early next week to decide his course, according to agent Herb Rudoy. Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks' president of basketball operations, and Rudoy spoke Wednesday and plan to continue talks today. "We're waiting to hear what they have to say," Rudoy said. "We have offers on the table from a couple teams. I suspect we have to do something in the next few days and make a decision." </div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Even if Mills or another player is dealt, it doesn't necessarily ensure Bell's return. The Mavs are looking at possibly a 10-man rotation without Bell. First-round pick Josh Howard, fellow rookies Marquis Daniels and Stefansson, and second-year guard Jiri Welsch all could conceivably fill Bell's role. The Mavs' training camp opens Oct. 1 at American Airlines Center. Bell has been working out in Miami </div> I hope he resigns with the Mavs.
