Guards Monta Ellis, Jose Calderon top long list of newcomers in another Mavericks makeover
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Monta (MON-tay) Ellis and Jose Calderon are the new starting guards in another roster makeover for the Dallas Mavericks.
Both are signed to long-term deals, and their job is to maximize the final years of Dirk Nowitzki's career.
Ellis and Calderon were introduced Thursday along with five other free agents.
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The list includes two more guards in Wayne Ellington and Devin Harris, whose career started in Dallas. The other three are centers — new starter Samuel Dalembert (DAL-uhm-behr), returning player Brandan Wright and DeJuan Blair, who is coming over from the rival San Antonio Spurs.
Ellis says he's ready for a fresh start after finishing his only full season in Milwaukee with the worst 3-point shooting percentage in the league.