"Marquis Daniels never fit into Avery Johnson's system. Now, he won't have to. The Mavericks dealt the three-year veteran to the Indiana Pacers for forward Austin Croshere in a trade agreed to earlier this week. The deal will be made official next Wednesday, when 2006-07 contracts go into effect. Daniels, a 6-6 guard, had been everything from a starter to a backup to an afterthought during his three years with the Mavericks. Since Johnson took over as coach, it was too often the last one." Dallas Morning News
"The salaries of the 6-10 Croshere and Daniels will match closely enough under NBA rules for the straight-up swap. Croshere makes $7.3 million next season, the last of his contract. Daniels will earn $5.883 million. For trade purposes, NBA salaries must be within 125 percent of each other, plus $100,000." Dallas Morning News
"The Mavericks will save about $19 million in salary because Daniels' contract extends through 2010 at about $26 million, although the final season, at $7.35 million, is at the team's option." Dallas Morning News
"Croshere, 31, was the longest tenured Pacer, spending nine seasons with the team. Though not flashy, Croshere was dependable. He became expendable when the Pacers drafted Shawne Williams in an effort to become more athletic. Croshere is also entering the final year of his contract. His career averages are 7.5 points and 4.3 rebounds." Indianapolis Star
"Daniels' career with the Mavs never fulfilled the promise of his surprising 2003-04 rookie season. The 6-6 combo guard was a favorite of former coach Don Nelson and signed a six-year contract for $36.8 million one year after being an undrafted free agent from Auburn." Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Daniels averaged a career-high 10.3 points a game last season but has missed 42 games the past two seasons. He wasn't a part of Johnson's playoff rotation, averaging 3.4 points and 11.1 minutes in 20 games during the Mavs' run to the NBA Finals." Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"The Mavs probably found a replacement for Daniels by drafting 6-5 guard Maurice Ager in the first round last week. The backcourt rotation also includes Terry, Jerry Stackhouse and Devin Harris." Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Croshere can play both forward spots and some center and probably replaces free agent Keith Van Horn in the rotation. The Mavs aren’t expected to re-sign Van Horn. Croshere is also headed into the last year of his contract at $7.3 million. Daniels has four years left at $26.5 million." Fort Worth Star-Telegram
