Mavs still waiting to get Odom, Carter on court

By Stephen Hawkins

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Dec. 12 2011 1:35 p.m. MST

In this photo taken Jan. 22, 2009, Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom looks on during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Los Angeles. The Lakers have acquired the Dallas Mavericks’ first-round selection in the 2012 NBA Draft in exchange for Odom and the Lakers' 2012 second-round draft pick, it was announced on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, by general manager Mitch Kupchak. In addition, the Lakers will receive a trade exception.

Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Summary

The Dallas Mavericks are still waiting for their new players to get on the court.

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are still waiting for their new players to get on the court.

Vince Carter was a spectator at practice Monday while waiting to formally sign his deal and Lamar Odom hadn't yet arrived after being acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle says he expects Carter and Odom to both take part in the team's media day activities Tuesday.

Carlisle says the defending NBA champions will engage the new players as quickly and effectively as possible. The coach says it will be challenging, but they will make it work with less than two weeks before the season opener.

Dallas also re-signed forward Brian Cardinal, and he took part in practice Monday.

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