Dallas Mavericks
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
Jae Crowder Wants More Minutes
After shootaround on Saturday, Crowder said he was somewhat surprised by his DNP-CD on Monday, but he understands that with this team, playing time is going to be fluid and often will come down to... »Read More
Darren Collison Believes Mavs Can Be Elite
“That we can be an elite team if we really work at it,” Collison said after Friday’s practice. “It’s going to take some work. “We’re not really where we want to be right now, but if... »Read More
Carlisle: Collison Needs to Work on Defense
Collison is averaging 13.8 points and 6.5 assists per game, and is shooting 46 percent from the field. That’s not a problem, as far as Carlisle is concerned. “Well, he’s scoring, but defensively he’s... »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
NBA AM: Contract Year Struggles
It’s still early in the season, but there are players who are struggling mightily in their contract years headed into free agency. »Read More
Nowitzki Plans on Playing Through 2016
While Dirk Nowitzki delivered some disappointing news today, saying he doesn’t expect to be in uniform until mid-December, he will not allow his competitive drive to get the best of him. In other words,... »Read More
Dirk Nowitzki Out Until Mid-December?
Dirk Nowitzki didn’t deliver the news hopeful Dallas Mavericks fans wanted Tuesday as the star forward said he is still three to four weeks away from making his season debut. With a return targeted... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Elton Brand Just Happy to Be in NBA
For the first time in his career, Elton Brand is not averaging double-figures in scoring, and he’s missing that mark by a significant margin. His 6.3 points per game is just a little over... »Read More
Elton Brand Abandons Offense in New Role
Elton Brand is averaging a career-low 6.3 points per game, but says his role in Dallas doesn't require him to score as much as he used to. »Read More
NBA PM: The Heart Of Roy Hibbert’s Struggles
Roy Hibbert's missing game is in Dallas? ... The key to Hickson's success in Portland ... Unlikely hero to the rescue in Minnesota? ... »Read More
Carlisle on Marion: Best Player on Team
Carlisle didn’t address the impact of Marion’s absence until asked about it by reporters. “He’s probably our best all-around player, including Dirk, when you’re talking about all phases of the game,” Carlisle said. “He... »Read More
Dirk Nowitzki ‘Tired’ of Rehabbing Process
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki’s rehab from arthroscopic knee surgery is not progressing as quickly as he hoped and anticipated. “When it originally hurt, three to six weeks, in my mind, I’m thinking in two weeks,... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Jae Crowder Carves Out Role on Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks rookie Jae Crowder continues to prove his doubters wrong, emerging as a significant contributor in his first year. »Read More
Fantasy Hoops: Waiver Wired
An early season look at some players potentially worthy of being scooped off your league’s waiver wire… »Read More
Mavs’ Focus: Wearing Down Opponents
Featuring two 25-year-old starters that are both at least a decade younger than their predecessors in Dallas, the onus is on wearing down opponents by playing aggressive basketball on both ends of the floor.... »Read More
Stellar Backcourt Makes Mavericks Dangerous
With a rebuilt roster and key players on the shelf, newcomers O.J. Mayo and Darren Collison have resiliently propelled the Dallas Mavericks to a hot start. »Read More
Chandler: Mavs Blew Repeat Title Chance
Tyson Chandler said if Dallas owner Mark Cuban played his cards right after the lockout, he could have brought Dallas a second championship. After the Mavericks won the 2010 title, however, Cuban moved on,... »Read More
Jason Kidd Not Upset About Leaving Mavs
The breakup of the Mavs started when Cuban opted to allow Tyson Chandler to walk as a free agent, with the Knicks spending the kind of money that the Mavs did not want to... »Read More
Marcus Camby to Return Against Mavs?
Nobody was ready to make any promises, but all signs are pointing toward Marcus Camby making his season debut for the Knicks Friday night at the Garden against the Mavericks. Camby has been out... »Read More
Vince Carter to End Career In Toronto?
As the Mavs prepare to entertain the Raptors tonight at 7:30 at American Airlines Center, Carter also said he wouldn’t mind his career going full circle so he could play against for Toronto and... »Read More
Shawn Marion Out With MCL Injury
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that an MRI confirmed forward Shawn Marion has a sprained left medial collateral ligament (MCL). He will be listed as out tomorrow and will not travel with the team... »Read More
Shawn Marion Injures Left Knee
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion left Monday night’s game due to a left knee sprain. The severity of the injury was not immediately known. Coach Rick Carlisle said Marion would be evaluated Tuesday. via Tim MacMahon of... »Read More
NBA PM: The Brandon Jennings Situation
Brandon Jennings says he's auditioning for other teams, but is he? ... The best backcourt in the NBA? ... David Stern talks about his legacy and the Knicks/Nets rivalry ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Brandan Wright Emerging as Mavs’ Star?
Through three games, the best constant for the Mavericks’ front line has been Brandan Wright. You know you’re on a nice roll when you shoot 5-of-8 in a game and your field-goal percentage takes a massive... »Read More
Mavericks Sign Murphy, Waive Curry
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed free agent center Troy Murphy. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Murphy (6-11, 245) was the 14th overall pick in the... »Read More
NBA PM: Chris Paul’s Time To Shine
Chris Paul and his Los Angeles Clippers need to make a statement tonight ... Kemba Walker much better prepared this time around ... Can Troy Murphy revive his career with the Dallas Mavericks? »Read More
Source: Mavs, Troy Murphy Reach Terms
Troy Murphy reached a verbal agreement Thursday to sign a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to a source. But since the Mavs already have the NBA maximum of 15 players on their... »Read More
Mavs Not Picking Up Option on Jones
The Mavericks have elected not to exercise their fourth-year option on Dominique Jones, meaning the backup guard will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. NBA teams have until Wednesday night to pick up... »Read More
Hurricane Not Stopping NBA Games
For the many asking: Tonight’s NBA games will be played. We are still assessing the situation with regards to the rest of the week. via Tim Frank via Twitter »Read More
Ranking the Western Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Western Conference teams. »Read More
Dallas Mavericks Waive Delonte West
The Dallas Mavericks announced today they have requested waivers on guard Delonte West. West was originally signed as a free agent by the Mavericks on Dec. 13, 2011 and then re-signed on July 26,... »Read More
Eddy Curry the Starting Center for Mavs?
Eddy Curry figures to embark to Los Angeles on Monday with his new Mavericks teammates as the team’s starting center. Considering he’s had a grand total of 25 minutes of playing time going into... »Read More
Decision on DoJo Coming Tomorrow?
The #Mavs must make a decision by Wednesday on whether to exercise a team option for next season on G Dominique Jones’ contract. via Dwain Price via Twitter »Read More
Mavericks Waive Douglas-Roberts, Ely
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have requested waivers on forward/center Melvin Ely and forward Chris Douglas-Roberts. Both Ely and Douglas-Roberts signed with the Mavericks on Oct. 27. Ely (6-10, 261) was the... »Read More
Eddy Curry’s Resurrection in Dallas?
After a tumultuous experience both on and off the court over the past few years of his career, is Eddy Curry ready to turn the page with the Dallas Mavericks? »Read More
Curry Wants To Be His Kids’ Favorite Player
With a little over two months away from his 30th birthday and a family rooting for him to succeed, Curry looks like he’s humbled and ready to start over and turn a new leaf... »Read More
Mavericks Sign Ely, Douglas-Roberts
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed forward/center Melvin Ely and forward Chris Douglas-Roberts. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. Ely (6-10, 261) was the 12th overall pick... »Read More
Cuban Undecided about Delonte West
Cuban says he has not closed the door on the possible return of suspended guard Delonte West. “No decisions have been made one way or another; otherwise we would have made it,” Cuban said,... »Read More
Carlisle: Curry ‘OK’ in First Game
Based on his first 25 minutes in a Maverick uniform, Eddy Curry looks like he will fit in OK with the Mavericks. Curry, the 7-foot, 295-pound center who was claimed off the waiver wire... »Read More
Source: Delonte West Done in Dallas
Suspended guard Delonte West will not return to the Dallas Mavericks, a source said. The team is in the process of negotiating terms of West’s departure with his agent, Dan Fegan, after the fiery... »Read More
Source: Douglas-Roberts, Ely to Join Mavs
Eddy Curry will have company as the candidate for the Mavs’ final roster spot. A source said the Mavs have agreed to non-guaranteed deals with a pair of veterans, swingman Chris Douglas-Roberts and center/forward... »Read More
Mavs to Audition Douglas-Roberts, Ely
The Mavericks aren’t sure how many roster spots they might have to work with, but they expect to bring in a couple other players besides Eddy Curry for auditions over the next few days.... »Read More
Mavericks Claim Eddy Curry Off Waivers
Mavs claim Eddy Curry off waivers. Curry cut recently by Spurs. Eddy Curry obviously not guaranteed Mavs roster spot. Roster deadline Monday. Needs to make an impression fast. via Art Garcia of Fox Sports... »Read More
Dallas Mavericks Suspend Delonte West (Again)
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have indefinitely suspended guard Delonte West. “We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team,” President of Basketball Operations Donnie Nelson said. “The suspension is effective... »Read More
Delonte West: No Moral Victories
As far as Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West is concerned, moral victories are for losers. So when he was asked to analyze how close the short-handed Mavs played the heavy-hitting Oklahoma City Thunder on... »Read More
Nowitzki Took ‘Heat’ for Timing of Surgery
There was an interesting comment from Dirk Nowitzki during his interview about the first surgery of his basketball career. He said he felt like having the surgery done last Friday was good timing, but... »Read More
Nowitzki May Return in Three Weeks
The Dallas Mavericks are optimistic that star power forward Dirk Nowitzki’s return from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee will be closer to three weeks than six weeks, multiple sources said. After Nowitzki underwent... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Vince Carter
Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter talks about the upcoming season, the importance of preseason games, his role as a veteran leader and more. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Miami Taught Granger A Lesson
The Indiana Pacers had a 2-1 lead on the Miami Heat in the Conference Semis last year and blew it, but Danny Granger says his team learned from the disappointment... Ray Allen on leaving... »Read More
NBA PM: Michael Beasley’s Last Stand?
Can Michael Beasley finally find a home in Phoenix? ... Anthony Carter preparing to coach in Denver ... Could Kenyon Martin be the answer in Dallas with Dirk Nowitzki out six weeks? »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Cuban Unconcerned By Dirk’s Knee
Mark Cuban has a temporary pregame cardio partner. As Cuban sweated through his normal stair-stepper routine Wednesday evening, Dirk Nowitzki manned an elliptical machine about 10 feet away in the Mavs’ weight room. Nowitzki sat out... »Read More
NBA PM: Kevin Martin Ready To Lead Houston?
Kevin Martin is ready to embrace his role with the young Houston Rockets ... Much at stake for Carlos Boozer this season ... Crowder looking like a steal in this year's draft class ... »Read More
NBA AM: Preseason, The Necessary Evil
Vince Carter talks to HOOPSWORLD about transitioning into a veteran leader and the rigors of the preseason schedule »Read More
Delonte West Set to Rejoin Mavs
The Mavericks met Tuesday evening with Delonte West and things have been smoothed over between the veteran guard and the team. President of basketball operations Donnie Nelson and coach Rick Carlisle met with West... »Read More
Mavericks Suspend Delonte West
Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has been suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, coach Rick Carlisle said. Carlisle did not specify a timetable for West’s suspension. “Hopefully, we can get it resolved quickly,” Carlisle said Tuesday,... »Read More
NBA AM: Surgery Looming For Dirk?
A look at how surgery for Dirk Nowitzki could impact the Mavericks... Up close with Andre Iguodala... Deron Williams, A.J. Price have confrontation in first game at Barclays Center and more! »Read More
O.J. Mayo Hurts Shooting Hand
O.J. Mayo sat out the Dallas Mavericks’ intrasquad scrimmage Saturday night because of a cut on his shooting hand suffered in a freak accident during the team’s trip to Europe. “He slipped on some steps and... »Read More
Carlisle Wants All Players to Fill Terry Role
For the last seven seasons, the Mavericks have relied mostly on Jason Terry to be the primary scoring option after Dirk Nowitzki. With Terry in Boston slinging shots up for the Celtics, things have... »Read More
Is Dirk Nowitzki’s Knee Getting Better?
“In the next couple days, we’ll know where we’re at,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “At this point, he seems to be doing well. But I can only comment so much, because I’m not a... »Read More
NBA PM: Eddy Curry Nears Unlikely Comeback?
Could Eddy Curry revive his career in the most unlikely of places? ... Philadelphia's secret weapon? ... Can the Mavericks sustain a loss of Dirk Nowitzki? »Read More
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