Drew Gooden seeks Buyout from Wizards

Drew Gooden was having fun playing for the Dallas Mavericks. He came off the bench and he was a key part of the team's second unit. But, the business of basketball means that members of the second unit will be trade bait. The Mavericks were looking to sell Josh Howard for some better parts in return. But, Gooden was placed into the deal to sweeten things up. If Gooden had to choose where he wanted to play, he would choose to stay in Dallas.

Only a few days after the trade was made, there are already talks about Drew Gooden asking for a buyouy. The Mavericks are contenders in the West, while the Wizards are obviously rebuilding. Recently, the Wiz had their first team practice since the trade. Josh Howard, the key part of the trade, obviosuly was in practice showing his stuff. Meanwhile, the other part of the trade, Gooden, did not show up for practice. It is said that he will end up refusing to play for the Wizards.

The plan is for Drew Gooden to receive his buyout and then he will return to the Dallas Mavericks, being a key factor of the second unit.