Dallas Mavericks
Marion: If Traded to Bad Team, I Won’t Go
Forward Shawn Marion said Friday that he would refuse to report to a bad team if the Dallas Mavericks trade him to one. “If I’m going to get traded, they’re going to tell me... »Read More
The NBA’s Most Anonymous All-Star
Despite being recognized around the league as one of the best power forwards in the game, Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge isn't exactly a household name among NBA fans. »Read More
Carlisle Earns 500th Win Against Blazers
O.J. Mayo was at the center of a play that cost Dallas a game in Portland last week. He made up for it Wednesday night against the Trail Blazers in a yet another game the... »Read More
Mavs to Make a Push Before All-Star Break?
“We’ve just got to take care of home court and make a nice little run before the All-Star Game and feel good about ourselves before the break,” Dirk Nowitzki said. “This is a big week... »Read More
NBA Trade Watch – West
As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Three Levels Of Dirk
Yannis Koutroupis and Bill Ingram play a game called three levels of Dirk Nowitzki to figure out just who in the NBA hasn't played with Dirk or a former teammate of his in the... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
Nowitzki Expects Return to Lineup Monday
Dirk Nowitzki said today that expects to play Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder if he doesn’t have any setbacks to his right adductor muscle after a rigorous practice on Sunday. He will... »Read More
Rick Carlisle Fined 25K for Criticizing Refs
Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Rick Carlisle was fined $25,000 by the NBA office for his comments criticizing the officiating following Thursday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. After the Mavs’ 100-97 loss in Oakland, Carlisle... »Read More
Beasley Primed to Revitalize NBA Career?
New head coach Lindsey Hunter may be just what the slumping Michael Beasley needs to break out of his funk this season in Phoenix. »Read More
No Timetable for Mavs’ Chris Kaman
The crowded house got a little less congested when Chris Kaman sat out against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering a concussion in practice Monday. Kaman will have to pass the NBA’s concussion tests... »Read More
Mavs’ Cunningham Sent Down to D-League
Rookie guard Jared Cunningham has been re-assigned to the D-League’s Texas Legends, the Mavericks announced. It will be the first-round pick’s second stint in the D-League. Cunningham averaged 18.1 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds... »Read More
Allen Iverson to the D-League?
The Texas Legends of the D-League are lobbying for veteran point guard Allen Iverson to try to work his way back to the NBA by playing for the Dallas Mavericks’ Development League affiliate, according... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
Mike James Staying with Mavs for Season
Mike James’ veteran-minimum salary is guaranteed for the rest of the season. The Mavericks had to make a decision on whether to commit to the 37-year-old reserve point guard or let him go after... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Time To Trade
As trade discussions dominate NBA headlines lately, fantasy basketball owners must decide which trades to propose in their league. HOOPSWORLD sorts it out for you. »Read More
Cuban Sure Dirk Will Reach All-Star Again
The Mavericks will be without an All-Star representative next month in Houston, but owner Mark Cuban is certain that (Dirk) Nowitzki missing the showcase event for the first time since 2001 will be a... »Read More
Cuban Shoots Down Delonte West Return
Delonte West’s stint with the D-League’s Texas Legends will not lead to his return to the Mavericks. “Not gonna happen,” Mark Cuban said, cutting off any speculation that the Mavs might welcome back West.... »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
Crowder Wants Long-Term Career in Dallas
And the kicker is that he (Jae Crowder) wants to be here. Long term. Not just for this season or next. But he sees himself as a Maverick and, if we will have him,... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Dirk Nowitzki Accepts End of All-Star Streak
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, 34, a fixture on 11 consecutive West All-Star teams (albeit all but once as a reserve), realizes his streak is coming to an end, just as San Antonio Spurs... »Read More
Mavs’ Marion Fined for Criticizing Refs
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating. Marion was quoted after the Mavericks’ 117-114 overtime loss to Oklahoma City on Friday as saying that... »Read More
Dirk Nowitzki Wants to be More Aggressive
Dallas Mavericks’ forward Dirk Nowitzki said in the locker room afterward a 117-114 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night that he needs to work on getting warmed up quicker. The 34-year-old says he... »Read More
Durant Scores Career High in Thunder Win
Only four of Kevin Durant’s buckets were assisted during his career-high 52-point performance Friday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 117-114 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks. It was far from an efficient performance from the floor... »Read More
Nowitzki Helping Mavs Limit Turnovers
The Mavericks were as poor as anybody in the NBA before Christmas at giving the ball away. Since then, they have averaged just 11.7 turnovers per game, which would rank second in the league... »Read More
Mavericks Feeling Thin at Point Guard
Everybody says it’s a soft draft, but that’s what always goes around this time of year. By June, the draft usually gets a lot stronger. The hope would be that they could find a... »Read More
Mike James Earns Second 10-day Contract
The #Mavs will sign PG Mike James to a second 10-day contract on Friday. His first 10-day contract expires tonight at midnight. via Dwain Price via Twitter »Read More
Mavericks Actively Looking for Trades
Memo to the rest of the NBA: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is in “Let’s Make a Deal” mode. “We’re letting everybody know that the “Bank of Cuban” is open,” Cuban said Monday night, a couple... »Read More
Would Mavericks Consider Rudy Gay Trade?
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says there's a "100 percent" chance of movement at the deadline, but what assets does this team bring to the table and could they land Rudy Gay? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
NBA AM: Hornets Staying With The Plan
Hornets GM Dell Demps likes what he's seeing from his young Hornets team... Derrick Williams making the most of his opportunity... The Mavericks are open for business... Timberwolves are in the trenches... NBA Chats... »Read More
Cuban: Dirk Nowitzki Safe from Trade
“We are making progress and getting better,” (Mark) Cuban said. “No one in the locker room has given up, that I can tell. And if I find anybody that’s given up on this season,... »Read More
Mavs Certain to Look at Trade Options
That doesn’t mean the Mavericks won’t be active before the Feb. 21 trading deadline. (Mark) Cuban said there was a “100 percent chance we’re going to try to look to do something.” He says... »Read More
Mavericks an Option for Oden?
Count the Dallas Mavericks on the list of NBA teams who are keeping an eye on former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden. ESPN.com’s Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst reported Thursday that Oden, the... »Read More
Dirk Sees Ending Career with Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki never wants to play for another NBA franchise, but he also doesn’t want to finish his career just fighting for the West’s final playoff spot. “Ultimately, my goal was always to finish my... »Read More
Is O.J. Mayo the X-Factor in Dallas?
The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a precarious and uncharted situation early in 2013, but the streaky O.J. Mayo could be the key to a Mavs' turnaround. »Read More
Report: Mavericks Sign Mike James
The Dallas Mavericks intend to call up veteran guard Mike James from the D-League’s Texas Legends this week to sign him to a 10-day contract, according to sources with knowledge of the team’s plans. James has played only... »Read More
Six Pack: The NBA’s Best Bargain Value Contracts
Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his most recent musings on the National Basketball Association in this latest installment of the NBA Six Pack. »Read More
Mark Cuban Frustrated by NBA Officiating
Mark Cuban came home from his Caribbean vacation complaining about NBA officiating. While watching from his Cayman Islands getaway home, Cuban was irate about the officiating late in regulation of the Mavericks’ overtime loss... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Three-Point Shooters
Today we break down three-point shooting in fantasy basketball. Is it time to propose a trade or consult the waiver wire for gems? »Read More
Nowitzki Back to Starting Lineup?
Dirk Nowitzki practiced with the Dallas Mavericks’ starters Friday for the first time this season, a significant step toward resuming his regular role. Nowitzki and coach Rick Carlisle left open the possibility of the... »Read More
Mike James Hopes to Impress Mavericks
He (Mike James) signed with the Texas Legends on Thursday afternoon, and hopes to use his stint this time around to impress the Legends’ NBA affiliate, the Dallas Mavericks. Fresh off his signing, James... »Read More
Nowitzki Close to Returning to Starting Lineup?
The time is drawing closer for Dirk Nowitzki to be in the Mavericks’ starting lineup. “I’ve worked extremely hard the last couple weeks,” Nowitzki said afterward. “I’m going to keep working and hopefully, I’ll... »Read More
NBA PM: Was The Clippers’ Streak Legit?
Did an "easy" schedule taint the Los Angeles Clippers' perfect December? ... Darren Collison fights his way back to the Mavs' starting lineup ... Nets down to Phil Jackson or P.J. Carlesimo? »Read More
Derek Fisher’s Impact Still Felt in Dallas
“Just try to be more of a consistent three-point shooter in this offense, especially around Dirk,” Darren Collison says of Rick Carlisle’s clear expectations for him. “I think guys are going to eventually leave... »Read More
Mavs’ Carlisle Retracts Suspension Talk
When Rick Carlisle posed the idea of suspending players for failure to perform on the court, he was exaggerating things a bit. There is no threat of suspension, he said before Tuesday’s game. “We... »Read More
The Denver Nuggets’ Championship Voice?
Corey Brewer, the Nuggets' leading reserve scorer, has championship experience that may be carrying over in Denver. »Read More
NBA PM: A Better “A.I.” For Denver
The Denver Nuggets got the right "A.I." this time around ... Dallas Mavericks in "unprecedented" funk ... Are Doc Rivers and Rick Carlisle the next head coaches to go? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
Mavs’ Carlisle Vents; May Suspend Players
With yet another embarrassing loss by 20-plus points Sunday night at American Airlines Center, Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle finally vented his frustrations. It was the ninth loss in 10 games for the Mavs,... »Read More
Carlisle: Don’t Analyze Dirk Nowitzki Yet
When Dirk Nowitzki was sidelined for the first 27 games of the 2012-13 season while recuperating from knee surgery, the nightly question was: When’s he going to be back? Now, he’s been back for... »Read More
Price: Mavs Hoping for Shot at Howard
The #Mavs are holding out hope that Dwight Howard won’t re-sign with the #Lakers, and instead become an unrestricted free agent this summer. via Dwain Price via Twitter »Read More
Nowitzki Says Mayo Lacking Confidence
Bad got worse for O.J. Mayo. Mayo, who has been the Mavericks’ best player most of the season, had his worst performance in a Dallas uniform during the overtime loss to the Oklahoma City... »Read More
If Lakers Call, Will Derek Fisher Answer?
Playing NBA basketball may not be on the mind of Derek Fisher right now, but could he be enticed out of semi-retirement if the Lakers come calling? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
Dirk: Mavs’ IQ Dropped with Kidd Leaving
The good news for the Mavericks Sunday night was that Dirk Nowitzki surprisingly returned, scored 8 points, pulled down rebounds and reported no issues with his arthroscopically repaired right knee after playing 20 minutes.... »Read More
Mavs’ Nowitzki Active for Spurs Tonight
Despite being sidelined for the past two months from knee surgery, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has been activated to play against the Spurs tonight. Nowitzki put in his first full practice on Wednesday, and... »Read More
Mavs-Spurs Rivalry No Longer Heated?
When Spurs coaches gathered players Saturday to go over individual matchups for tonight’s game against Dallas, point guard Tony Parker had to do a double-take to confirm exactly who his team was playing. “It... »Read More
Mavericks Sign Douglas-Roberts
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed free agent guard/forward Chris Douglas-Roberts. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Douglas-Roberts (6-7, 210) has played in 11 games (all starts)... »Read More
Derek Fisher Injury Update
Derek Fisher will miss tonight’s game against the Miami Heat, the Dallas Mavericks announced today. Fisher suffered a right patellar tendon strain in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers.... »Read More
Rick Carlisle: ‘Floppers are smart guys’
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle was on the NBA’s Competition Committee that helped get the “flopping” rule implemented. Carlisle admits that coaches, players and front-office personnel just want a level playing field, and “flopping” unfairly... »Read More
NBA PM: Celtics Still Believe They Can Contend
Despite their early struggles, the Boston Celtics remain confident ... Chicago Bulls exploring trade of Rip Hamilton? ... Dirk Nowitzki takes part in first practice »Read More
Dirk Nowitzki Participates in Full Practice
Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki participated in a full practice Wednesday for the first time since undergoing preseason arthroscopic knee surgery. The Mavs have not set a timetable for Nowitzki to play in games,... »Read More
Mavs’ Shawn Marion Joins Elite Club
Shawn Marion is at the point in his career when milestones start to happen regularly, but they pale in comparison to winning games. On Tuesday night, the 14-year veteran went over the 16,000-point mark... »Read More
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