It appears former Kansas University forward Raef LaFrentz is going to remain with the Dallas Mavericks.

The 6-foot-11 LaFrentz is close to signing with Dallas, owner Mark Cuban told the Dallas Morning News.

Free agents can begin signing contracts today. Cuban said he was willing to offer LaFrentz the maximum seven-year contract, and his deal is expected to be worth close to $60 million.

Drew pots 19: Former KU forward Drew Gooden scored 19 points on 8-of-18 shooting in Memphis’ 113-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at the Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif. Gooden grabbed nine rebounds in the victory.

Thomas hits double figures: Former KU shooting guard Billy Thomas scored 10 points off 4-of-9 shooting in the New Jersey Nets’ 80-78 summer league loss to Atlanta on Tuesday. Thomas hit two of five threes and had two assists for the Nets.

Chenowith not on roster: Former Kansas center Eric Chenowith did not make the New York Knicks’ summer league roster. The 7-footer was beaten out on the roster by four big men Todd Lindeman, 7-0, Indiana University; Jonathan Kerner, 6-11, East Carolina; Steve Goodrich, 6-10, Princeton and Matt Skelin, 7-0, Croatia. Chenowith was third-team National Basketball Developmental League last year and also played ball in France.

Summer camps: Future KU basketball players Jeremy Case (6-0, McAlester, Okla.) and J.R. Giddens (6-5, Oklahoma City) played for the Athletes First team that fell in the quarterfinals of the Peach Jam AAU tourney in Atlanta this week.

Case had 19 points off 7-of-10 shooting against Howard Pulley AAU in the quarters while Giddens hit for 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting. Earlier, Giddens had 20 in a win over Georgia, while Case had two points. Case had 15 and Giddens 19 in an opening-round game against California.