Saying only that big men "are pricier", Mavs GM Donnie Nelson wouldn't deny that his boss, Mark Cuban, is ready to offer DeSagana Diop the full $5.6 million mid level exception when free agency opens Tuesday. Diop has said he would like to sign with either the Nets or his old team, although others, most notably the Heat, may also have interest.
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