The 2012–13 Dallas Mavericks season was the 33rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This for first time since 2003–04 season Jason Terry was not on the opening day roster and for first time since 2006-07 season Jason Kidd was not on the opening day roster. The Mavericks failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2000.
Key dates June 28: The 2012 NBA draft took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. July 1: Free agency starts and players are allowed to sign contracts with new or their old teams. July 26: Schedule announced for new season.
Draft picks
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 17 Tyler Zeller (traded to Cleveland) C North Carolina 2 55 Darius Johnson-Odom (traded to the LA Lakers) SG Marquette
On draft night, the Mavericks sent Tyler Zeller and Kelenna Azubuike to Cleveland for their 24th, 33rd and 34th picks, Jared Cunningham, Bernard James and Jae Crowder. Darius Johnson-Odom was sent to Los Angeles for cash considerations.
Offseason The Mavericks had several players coming into the free agency. Brandan Wright's option for another year was exercised on June 23. On July 1, 2012, the Mavs exercised the option on Vince Carter to sign him for the season.
Their main target was signing Deron Williams, who was under contract with Brooklyn until last year. They met with Williams on July 2, but he signed a five-year extension later with Brooklyn.
Jason Terry signed a three-year deal worth $15 million with Boston, while Jason Kidd agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks.
On July 11, Chris Kaman signed a one-year deal with the Mavs. It was also announced that they would amnesty Brendan Haywood. Ian Mahinmi was sent to Indiana in a sign and trade for Darren Collison and Dahntay Jones.
The Mavericks won the bidding process for Elton Brand on July 13 with $2.1 million.
The Mavs signed O. J. Mayo on July 16.
The Mavs signed their draft picks Jae Crowder on July 20, and Jared Cunningham a day later.
On July 24, Delonte West agreed to re-sign with the Mavericks.
Bernard James, their third draft pick, was signed to a contract on July 25.
Eddy Curry was claimed off waivers on October 25, 2012.
Season recap
Preseason The Mavericks played in the 2012 NBA Europe Live Tour. On October 6 they faced German club Alba Berlin and three days later they played against FC Barcelona. They wrapped up the European tour with a record of 1–1. Against the Houston Rockets the Mavs won, thanks to a 20–0 run at the beginning of the third quarter, 123–104. They lost against the Phoenix Suns and the record fell to 2–2. The Mavs ended their preseason with a record of 4–4 after a win over the Charlotte Bobcats.
Regular season