Dallas Mavericks
Virtual Certainty Mavs Trade Draft Pick?
Armed with their highest draft pick in more than a decade, the Mavericks are thinking strongly about trading the asset. And “strongly” means it is a virtual certainty. One source put the chances of... »Read More
Report: Monta Ellis Opting Out of Contract
Monta Ellis has informed the Milwaukee Bucks that he will opt out of the last year of his deal, according to league sources. Ellis, who had one year, $11 million left on his contract,... »Read More
Mavs’ Nowitzki: Flopping Part of the Game
Dirk Nowitzki has a vested interest in Mark Cuban’s contributions to SMU to fund a research project on flopping. After all, Dirk’s a flopper. Or at least a seller of fouls. He freely admits... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Top-Five Free Agent PF’s
Ranking the top-five power forwards on the free agent market this summer... Clippers-Celtics blockbuster trade brewing? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Where Will Iguodala Sign?
Andre Iguodala will opt of his contract with the Denver Nuggets, so where will he end up signing next season?... Kobe Bryant has plans to play at least two more seasons, according to ESPN.com... »Read More
NBA PM: Surprise Destination For Howard, Paul?
If Dwight Howard and Chris Paul play together next season, where will it be? ... The secret to Miami's success is not the Big Three »Read More
NBA AM: Three-Game Showdown for Finals
The NBA Finals are notched at 2-2 and are anyone's series heading into Game 5 ... Jason Kidd back to "rookie" status? »Read More
More Suitors Emerging for Dwight Howard?
Sources also say that the field for Howard’s free agency has widened considerably… Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, San Antonio, LA and Brooklyn via Steve Kyler via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: Opting In Or Testing Free Agency?
The free agent market could be strengthened significantly if these players decide to opt out the final year of their deals... Did Memphis make a mistake by not re-signing Lionel Hollins? Kenneth Faried in... »Read More
NBA AM: Dirk Nowitzki’s Ideal Mavs Plan
Dirk Nowitzki has very specific expectations for the Dallas Mavericks' offseason... The next great NBA head coach? ... The NBA's first Teammate of the Year Award-Winner. »Read More
Mark Cuban to Fund Flopping Research Study
While NBA commissioner David Stern says the league needs to expand its anti-flopping rules, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is funding a study on the practice. One of Cuban’s companies has provided $100,000 to... »Read More
Nowitzki Eyes Howard, Paul in Free Agency
Dirk Nowitzki said Thursday that he’s excited for July 1, the day teams can officially start talking with free agents. Nowitzki’s first two targets will be superstars Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. While spending... »Read More
First Round Pick Saric Pulls Out of Draft?
Croatian forward Dario Saric is leaning toward withdrawing from the 2013 NBA draft, league sources told ESPN.com. Saric has until June 17 to make a final decision. Saric is ranked No. 11 by ESPN.com... »Read More
Cuban, Jason Kidd Patch Relationship?
It appears the frigid Mark Cuban-Jason Kidd relationship has warmed somewhat in the aftermath of Kidd’s Monday announcement that he is retiring after 19 NBA seasons. During a call-in appearance on 105.3 The Fan’s... »Read More
NBA PM: Hurricane Dwyane Brewing in Miami?
The Miami HEAT need a big game from Dwyane Wade to avoid elimination tonight ... Jason Kidd calls a close to his Hall of Fame career . . . »Read More
Howard Definitely Meeting With Rockets, Mavs
The NBA free agency period doesn’t begin until July 1 _a month from Saturday _ but the Mavericks and Rockets have reason to believe they will at least get to sit down face-to-face with... »Read More
NBA AM: Is Chris Paul Upset With Clippers?
Report says Chris Paul is angry at Clippers, while he has told players he is happy with the club. Where does the truth land? »Read More
Cuban: Mavs on 2-Year Plan to Championship
Mark Cuban’s goal is to make the Dallas Mavericks a championship team again within a two-year window. After Dallas missed the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, the owner vowed the Mavs... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Top Five Free Agent SGs
The free agent shopping list continues, this time with the NBA's top five shooting guards ... Déjà-vu for the Indiana Pacers? ... Up close with Ryan Kelly »Read More
Mavs to Target Jack, Bayless in Free Agency?
Sources said two point guards who interest the Dallas Mavericks besides free agent prize Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul are the Golden State Warriors’ Jarrett Jack and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jerryd Bayless. Both players figured prominently... »Read More
Mavs May Trade Pick to Chase Howard
The Dallas Mavericks might not actually use the first lottery pick they’ve owned in a dozen years. Multiple sources told ESPN.com’s Chad Ford that the Mavs are likely to trade the pick to help... »Read More
NBA PM: Carmelo To Blame for Knicks’ Demise?
Is Carmelo Anthony to blame for New York's early playoff exit? ... Dwight Howard bringing the sequel to LeBron James' "Decision"? »Read More
NBA Sunday: The Draft’s Best Point Guard?
One NBA draft prospect believes he is the cream of the point guard crop... Conference Finals previews ... HOOPSWORLD's combine coverage »Read More
Mavs Identify 71 ‘Draft Worthy’ Players
Since the NBA regular season ended, Maverick coach Rick Carlisle has immersed himself in the upcoming draft, watching countless hours of video of college prospects. “We’ve identified 71 guys that we believe are draft... »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Destinations For Josh Smith
The top five teams who seem most likely to land Josh Smith this summer ... Dallas Mavericks hoping to lure Chris Paul? ... Up close with Jason Washburn »Read More
NBA AM: The Offseason’s Most Dangerous Team?
One team could be a sleeper to land the most talented free agents in the summer of 2013 ... Mike Conley a top-five NBA point guard? »Read More
NBA AM: Where Will Chris Paul Land?
Smart money says Chris Paul will remain in Los Angeles, but there are a couple of teams who could emerge to make a run at him this summer »Read More
NBA AM: Will Chris Paul Stay With Clippers?
Chris Paul could have a difficult decision to make this summer... The New York Knicks need more efficiency from Carmelo Anthony. »Read More
Mavs’ Assistant Jim O’Brien Retires
Mavericks assistant Jim O’Brien is retiring after a 30-year career that included heading coaching stints in Boston, Philadelphia and Indiana. Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that O’Brien is being replaced by Kaleb Canales,... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
Dwight Howard’s Free Agency Will be a Circus
According to several sources familiar with Howard’s thinking, Howard will likely explore free agency before reaching his final decision. In today’s media landscape, that means there will be a circus in July while Howard... »Read More
2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds
Which players have excelled and which players have missed the mark to begin the first round of the 2013 postseason? »Read More
Mavs Hope to Make Nowitzki Second Best
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle joined Galloway and Company on KESN-FM 103.3. Here are some highlights. On if the Mavs’ goal is to make Dirk Nowitzki their second best player: “It’s definitely a goal. I... »Read More
Cuban Says Mavs ‘Blew It’ Early in Season
Owner Mark Cuban tried to put on a happy face about the Mavericks’ second half of the season. But he knows where it all went south. “There’s no obvious candidates for lack of effort,”... »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Players Missing From Playoffs
The top five players we'll miss in the NBA playoffs ... Why Anthony Davis was the right #1 pick ... Mike Brown returning to Cleveland? »Read More
Elton Brand Hopes for Return to Mavericks
With free agency looming, center Elton Brand would like to return to the Dallas Mavericks for a second season. “Free agent-wise, of course I’d like to be back,” Brand said Thursday. “Like I said... »Read More
Mavs’ GM Nelson Envisions Quick Rebound
President and general manager Donnie Nelson knows who his boss is. And while Mark Cuban might sign the checks, it’s the 20,000 folks that stream into American Airlines Center every night. And the hundreds... »Read More
O.J. Mayo to Become Free Agent
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo said he would decline the player option for the second season of his contract, deciding to become a free agent for the second consecutive summer. Mayo, who could have returned to... »Read More
Where Do the Mavericks Go From Here?
Pursuits of Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Josh Smith are on the Dallas Mavericks' agenda but are these realistic options for the summer of 2013? »Read More
Mavs’ O.J. Mayo Already Checked Out?
In fact, (O.J.) Mayo’s lack of production and (Mavs coach Rick) Carlisle’s now-obvious frustration level seemingly increase the likelihood that Wednesday’s game will be his last in a Mavericks uniform. Of course, this could... »Read More
Mavericks’ Head Coach Criticizes O.J. Mayo
Rick Carlisle bolted a couple of steps onto the court, right in the path of O.J. Mayo dribbling up the sideline, to frantically call a timeout midway through the fourth quarter. “I called that... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Dirk Nowitzki Records 25,000th Point
Dirk Nowitzki had two reasons to celebrate Sunday night. The first was reaching 25,000 career points in the first half. The second was shaving. Needing 10 points Sunday to reach 25,000 points, Nowitzki scored... »Read More
Mark Cuban: “We Need More Basketball IQ”
Assessing blame starts early for lottery-bound teams, and the Mavericks are no different. As you might suspect, owner Mark Cuban is ready to accept fault. For Cuban, the job of retooling the roster begins... »Read More
Mavericks End 12-Year Playoff Streak
Dirk Nowitzki knew the end of a 12-season playoff streak was coming. Phoenix’s P.J. Tucker hastened the arrival. Tucker scored 17 points, including two big baskets to stop a Dallas rally in the closing... »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More
NBA AM: Free Agent Market For Nick Young
Nick Young joins a talented free agency class of guards this summer. The veteran is hoping to finally land a long-term deal. »Read More
NBA PM: No Gallinari, No Problem For Nuggets?
Are the Denver Nuggets really sunk without Danilo Gallinari? ... Dirk Nowitzki getting impatient? ... The NBA steps up in annual Green Week event »Read More
Mavs’ Nowitzki Frustrated at Team’s Future
As Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki nears the end of this memorable stretch of 12 consecutive postseason berths and ponders his future, the future Hall of Famer who vowed not to shave until his... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
Dirk Nowitzki Leaves Game with Injury
With Dirk Nowitzki on the bench for much of the second half Sunday night at the Rose Garden, the Dallas Mavericks had to really scramble to hang on for a 96-91 triumph over the... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Brooklyn’s Star Rounding Into Form
After a slow start to the season, Deron Williams is putting the league on notice... Looking at the West's lottery teams... Defense remains crucial to Bulls championship hopes. »Read More
Mavericks Still Chasing a Playoff Spot
No matter how bad the Mavericks think things are, sometimes a close-up look at a genuinely dreadful team will make you appreciate even the faintest playoff hope. The Sacramento Kings are headed to the... »Read More
Elton Brand: No Intention of Shutting Down
Elton Brand will be sidelined by a sore right calf for at least one game. The calf has been bothering Brand since the first quarter of last week’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. “It’s... »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Investing In Diminishing Returns
There is a growing list of players whose production on the court has diminished in recent years but are still owed big money on the cap »Read More
Mavs’ Cuban Would Draft Brittney Griner
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he would consider drafting Baylor All-American Brittney Griner. Cuban told reporters before Tuesday night’s game between the Mavericks and the Lakers that if Griner is the best player... »Read More
Dallas to Sign Josh Akognon to 10-Day?
Mavs had Josh Akognon in training camp and plan to sign him to 10-day this week. Justin Dentmon’s 10-day tour w/Mavs ends after tonight’s L. As part of their rotation of 10-day trials for... »Read More
Mike James Wants to Play Two More Years
A combination of Bikram yoga, early morning track workouts and the copious amounts of drilling in the gym with longtime NBA guard John Lucas has helped keep the Mavericks’ Mike James far fitter than... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
Can Anyone Beat the San Antonio Spurs?
The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz continue to jockey for eighth but are they any match for the San Antonio Spurs? »Read More
Mavs Not Physical Enough for Pacers?
The Chicago Bulls play the same rock ‘em, sock ‘em style of basketball as the Indiana Pacers. And that’s not a good sign for the Dallas Mavericks. Unless the Mavs do something about it... »Read More
Mavs’ Carlisle May Lean More on Nowitzki
While Rick Carlisle acknowledged that the workload for his players increases this time of year, the Dallas Mavericks’ coach realizes that he might lean more on 11-time All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki. “Dirk’s a superstar,... »Read More
Chris Paul Hopes to Play Against Mavericks
Chris Paul said after practice Monday that there was “a little bit” of swelling in the left knee he bumped during Saturday night’s game but that “I should be all right.” Clippers Coach Vinny... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
Beaubois Out for Season; Mum on Future
(Roddy) Beaubois’ left hand is wrapped in a big, protective claw-like bandage after surgery on his hand near his second finger. He had a screw put in and will need four-to-six weeks to recover.... »Read More
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