Mavs to pursue Pau Gasol in free agency

The Dallas Mavericks plan to be among the teams pursuing Los Angeles Lakers center/power forward Pau Gasol once free agency begins July 1, according to sources close to the situation.

The Mavs' level of interest in the 7-foot Gasol is largely dependent on his price tag. The four-time All-Star, who turns 34 next month, is expected to take a major pay cut after making $19.3 million last season.

Gasol could well represent the Mavs' best opportunity to upgrade at the center position via free agency.