Brandan Wright poised to get substantially bigger contract

Posted Jul 1, 2013
Brandan Wright is in line for a sizable raise. Credit Rick Carlisle and the Mavericks for helping to revitalize the career of Wright, the No. 8 pick in the 2007 draft who appeared headed out of the league before Dallas signed him. Carlisle put Wright in position to do only what he does best: finish near the rim and block shots without being in position for offensive players to take advantage of his slender frame. (NBC Sports)

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