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Cavs beat Mavs on Irving's late layup (AP)
Rookie Kyrie Irving made a driving layup in traffic with 15.8 seconds left to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 91-88 win over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, Irving, who is showing a knack for last-second drama in his first season, finished with 20 points and Anderson Varejao added 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Cavs.
George has 30, Pacers end skid in Dallas (AP)
Paul George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points, and the Indiana Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the Mavericks 98-87 Friday night. The Pacers took the lead for good with seven consecutive points in the first 2 minutes of the second half. George made a go-ahead running layup then had a steal that he turned into a dunk and a free throw.
Mavericks' Cuban, Carlisle fined $110K (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle have been fined by the NBA after they became upset with the officiating during a 95-86 loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Carlisle was fined $35,000 for kicking a ball into the stands with 9:34 left in the fourth quarter. He was ejected and apologized to Cuban and the fans right after the game.
George keys rare Pacers' victory in Dallas
Paul George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points, and the Indiana Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the Mavericks 98-87 Friday night.Mavs' Cuban, Carlisle fined combined $110K
NBA fines Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, coach Rick Carlisle combined $110,000Mavs get Odom, Haywood back against Pacers
The Mavs moved closer to full strength with return of Lamar Odom and Brendan Haywood against the PacersMavericks' Cuban, Carlisle fined
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle have been fined by the NBA after they became upset with the officiating during a 95-86 loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Cuban blasts officiating after Mavs' loss to OKC
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who has paid more than $1 million in NBA fines in large part due to criticizing officiating, couldn't keep biting his tongue.Daily Dime: Thunder's Spring Beats Mavs' Experience
The Thunder got the best of a Dallas team that has a shell of Dirk Nowitzki on the court.Mavs' Marion, Haywood ready; Odom hopeful
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion plans to play against the Pacers.Westbrook, Durant too much as Thunder win
Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 95-86 on Wednesday night.Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder past Mavs (AP)
Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 95-86 on Wednesday night. James Harden had 10 points off the bench and Serge Ibaka anchored the Thunder defense with a career-high 10 blocked shots. Oklahoma City limited Dallas to 8-for-38 shooting from the field in the second half as the Thunder bounced back...
Mavericks' Odom, Haywood out against OKC
Mavericks' Lamar Odom, Brendan Haywood to sit out against Thunder.Thunder bounce back, top Mavericks
Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 95-86 on Wednesday night.
Carter's 21 points key Mavericks' rout of Suns
Vince Carter scored 21 points against a Phoenix team that's still paying him, helping the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-99 rout of the Steve Nash-less Suns on Monday night.Surging Mavs roll past Nash-less Suns (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks, with their offense rolling in high gear, gave Phoenix fans a glimpse of how ugly life could be without Steve Nash. With the Suns' 37-year-old star point guard sidelined with a bruised left thigh, the Mavericks routed Phoenix 122-99 on Monday night, the third victory in a row and sixth in seven games for the reigning NBA champions.
Mavericks get past Spurs 101-100 in OT (AP)
Jason Terry scored a season-high 34 points, including four in the last 42 seconds of overtime, as the Dallas Mavericks rebounded after blowing a big lead against San Antonio for a 101-100 victory Sunday night. Terry put Dallas back in the lead to stay when he took a pass from Dirk Nowitzki for a 12-foot baseline jumper with 42 seconds left.
Mavs blow lead, bounce back to slip Spurs
Jason Terry scored a season-high 34 points, including four in the last 42 seconds of overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks rebounded after blowing a big lead against San Antonio for a 101-100 victory Sunday night.Dirk returns for Mavs; Kidd out at least a week
Dirk Nowitzki returned for the Mavs, but Jason Kidd is out for at least a week.Mavs' Kidd out a week; Dirk decision on hold
Jason Kidd is out for a week, but Dirk Nowitzki is a game-time decision for the Mavs.Nowitzki: Road to Finals runs through Dallas
As far as Dirk Nowitzki is concerned, the road out of the Western Conference still runs through Dallas.Beaubois scores season-high 22 in Mavs' win
Roddy Beaubois had a season-high 22 points and Lamar Odom added 19 points, his most since joining the Mavericks at the start of the season, to lead Dallas to a 116-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.Kidd strains calf, Mavs still beat Jazz (AP)
Roddy Beaubois had a season-high 22 points and Lamar Odom added 19 points, his most since joining the Mavericks at the start of the season, to lead Dallas to a 116-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Beaubois made his first start of the season, subbing for Delonte West, who was out with a strained right hamstring.
Kidd strains calf for depleted Mavericks (AP)
Dallas Mavericks starting point guard Jason Kidd left Friday night's game against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter with a strained right calf and did not return. Kidd, who missed four games earlier in the season with a back injury, left the court less than three minutes after the opening tip and headed for the locker room.
Mavs' Kidd strains calf vs. Jazz, won't return
Mavs point guard Jason Kidd left in the first quarter with a right calf strain and will not return.Mavs' Carter returns; West (hamstring) sits out
Mavericks' Vince Carter returns to lineup; Delonte West sits with tight hamstring.Mavericks ponder sitting struggling Odom next
Mavericks consider sitting struggling Lamar Odom next for stretch of games.Mark Cuban says Olympic basketball 'meaningless'
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says Olympic hoops 'meaningless' and NBA stupid to send players.
Mavericks' slumping veteran Odom 'not myself'
Lamar Odom, who has been mostly awful since arriving to the Dallas Mavericks in a salary-dump deal from the Los Angeles Lakers before the season, admits that he's "not myself yet" after another miserable performance Wednesday night.Mavericks' Nowitzki iffy on return; Carter close
Originally scheduled to miss only four games with a sore right knee, Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki could possibly be out longer, he said Thursday.Wolves win, spoil Mavs' ring ceremony (AP)
Kevin Love had 31 points and 10 rebounds after signing his new contract and the Minnesota Timberwolves handed defending NBA champion Dallas another ceremonious loss, 105-90 Wednesday night. The end of the Mavericks' seven-game home winning streak, and their franchise-record streak of holding 15 consecutive opponents under 100 points, came after they finally received their championship rings...
Love leads Timberwolves past Mavericks
Kevin Love had 31 points and 10 rebounds after signing his new contract and the Minnesota Timberwolves handed defending NBA champion Dallas another ceremonious loss, 105-90 Wednesday night.
Mavs receive NBA championship rings
The Dallas Mavericks finally have championship rings for their first NBA title.
Mavericks receive championship rings (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks finally have championship rings for their first NBA title. Owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle presented the diamond-encrusted rings to players before their game Wednesday night. The ring ceremony came exactly a month after they raised the championship banner before the season opener Christmas Day.
The Mavs' wait for championship rings is over
One month into the defense of their title and more than seven months since the Dallas Mavericks won the franchise's first NBA championship, the personalized hardware has finally arrived.With Dirk out, Mavs' Cuban blasts Olympic play
Mavs owner Mark Cuban again voiced his displeasure with top NBA players participating in international competition.Marion sends short-handed Mavs past Suns
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 29 points and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks stretched their home winning streak to seven games with a 93-87 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.Mavericks extend home win streak to 7 (AP)
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 29 points and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks stretched their home winning streak to seven games with a 93-87 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Marion, who entered with five 3-pointers all season, went 4 of 6 from behind the arc and 11 for 20 from the field.
Cuban not concerned about Nowitzki's knee
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has no long-term concerns about Dirk Nowitzki's right knee and suggested the 7-footer could miss more than four games if necessary -- and that other players could be held out of games as the compacted schedule unfolds.Mavericks recall G Jones from D-League (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have recalled guard Dominique Jones from the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League. Jones averaged 13.3 points and 2.3 assists in 22 minutes per game in three games with the Legends. The 6-foot-5 Jones was assigned to the Legends on Jan. 15. In nine games with the Mavericks before then, he scored 16 points with eight rebounds.
Utah Jazz F Favors fined $25,000
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors has been fined $25,000 for throwing a ball into the stands during the third quarter of a 94-91 loss Thursday night against Dallas.
Mavs' Nowitzki out next four games to rest knee
Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki will sit out next four games to rest sore knee.Favors fined $25K for throwing ball into crowd
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors has been fined $25,000 for throwing a ball into the stands during the third quarter of a 94-91 loss Thursday night against Dallas.Nowitzki on conditioning assignment
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle says Dirk Nowitzki will sit out for at least the next four games, starting with Saturday night's contest in New Orleans, so the star forward can get in better game shape.
Marion scores season-high 22, Mavs end skid
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 22 points, including a late layup, as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 94-91 Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak and cool off the league's hottest team.Mavs bounce back to beat streaking Jazz (AP)
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 22 points, including a late layup, as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 94-91 Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak and cool off the league's hottest team. The Mavs (9-7) were coming off back-to-back last-possession losses to the Lakers and Clippers.
Marion leads Mavs over Jazz on road
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 22 points, including a late layup, as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 94-91 Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak and cool off the league's hottest team.
Mavs don't have timetable for Carter's return
Dallas Mavericks swingman Vince Carter is out indefinitely after suffering a mild sprain of the left foot, the team announced Thursday night.Clippers stun Mavs on Billups' late '3' (AP)
Chauncey Billups hit a winning 3-pointer with 1 second left as the Los Angeles Clippers stunned the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Wednesday night. Mo Williams made his first seven shots and finished with 26 points off the bench in his return to the lineup from a sore right foot, and DeAndre Jordan had 19 points and nine rebounds for the undermanned Clippers, playing their third...
Billups hits last-second 3 for Clips win vs. Mavs
Chauncey Billups hit a winning 3-pointer with 1 second left, Mo Williams made his first seven shots and finished with 26 points off the bench in his return to the lineup, and the Los Angeles Clippers stunned the Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Wednesday night.Mavs coach out on bail after arrest for warrant
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested Tuesday near the team's hotel in Marina del Rey on an outstanding warrant for non-sufficient funds in Las Vegas, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed Wednesday.Charge against Mavs coach could be dropped
The $40,000 bail that a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach posted can be used to clear up a Las Vegas casino debt that led to his arrest in Los Angeles County, a prosecutor said Thursday.Nowitzki says he's struggling to bend knees
After shooting 6-of-18 for 17 points in Wednesday's 91-89 loss to the Clippers, Dirk Nowitzki acknowledged that his right knee is causing him problems. DA: Bail can cover Armstrong debt
A deputy district attorney in Nevada says the $40,000 bail that a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach posted to get out of jail in Los Angeles County can be used to clear up a Las Vegas Strip casino debt that led to a warrant for his arrest.
Ex-Jazz center Ostertag abandons comeback
After knee troubles limited him to less than 30 minutes in the Texas Legends' last three games, Greg Ostertag informed the team Thursday that he is ending his comeback in the D-League.Ex-NBA player Armstrong arrested
Former NBA player and current Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested in Los Angeles on an outstanding warrant, authorities said Wednesday night.
Mavs asst. Armstrong arrested in Calif. (AP)
Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks basketball team has been arrested on an outstanding warrant from Las Vegas. Sgt. James Brown says Darrell Armstrong was arrested and booked Tuesday in a case involving non-sufficient funds. Details about the case weren't immediately available.
Clips minus Paul again; Williams back in lineup
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul sat out Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberlwolves.Griffin, Williams power Clippers in thriller
Chauncey Billups hit a winning 3-pointer with 1 second left, Mo Williams made his first seven shots and finished with 26 points off the bench in his return to the lineup and the Los Angeles Clippers stunned the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Wednesday night.
Mavs' Dirk has cold; hurt Carter sent home
Dirk Nowitzki is battling a cold, while Vince Carter was sent back to Dallas to have his foot examined.Fisher's late 3 pushes Lakers past Mavericks
Derek Fisher hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds to play and the Lakers survived a dismal offensive game by both teams for a 73-70 victory over the Mavericks on Monday night, snapping Dallas' five-game winning streak.Fisher's late 3 lifts Lakers past Mavs (AP)
Derek Fisher hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds to play and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a dismal offensive game by both teams for a 73-70 victory over the Mavericks on Monday night, snapping Dallas' five-game winning streak. Vince Carter missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the defending champion Mavericks, who swept Los Angeles out of the second round of the postseason last...
Mavs' Carter hurts foot in loss; X-rays negative
Vince Carter sprained his left foot while maneuvering to get off a last-second 3-pointer Monday night in the Mavericks 73-70 loss to the Lakers. Mavs' Carter (sprained foot) to sit against Clips
Injured Mavericks shooting guard Vince Carter will miss Wednesday's game at the Clippers, coach Rick Carlisle said, and it would appear that Carter's availability for the following two road games are also in jeopardy. Mavs' Carter hurts foot in loss; X-rays negative
Vince Carter injured his left foot while maneuvering to get off a last-second 3-pointer Monday night in the Mavericks 73-70 loss to the Lakers. Report: Odom still hurt about being dealt
Dallas Mavericks forward Lamar Odom admits he is still struggling to come to terms with how the Lakers moved to trade him last month and says he could not help but take the situation personally.
Former Laker Odom returns to Los Angeles (AP)
Lamar Odom has returned to Staples Center as a visitor, and he's still adjusting to the trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks last month. Odom got a lengthy standing ovation when he entered Monday night's game as a reserve midway through the first quarter. The Lakers honored him with a video tribute during the ensuing timeout.
Odom on L.A. return: There's no hard feelings
Lamar Odom says he has no hard feelings toward the Lakers.Mavericks win fifth straight by routing Kings
Jason Terry scored 21 points, Vince Carter added 16, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 99-60 rout of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.Mavs' Odom was 'real close' to leaving game
As his Martin Luther King Day reunion with the Lakers approaches, Lamar Odom< has revealed that he was "real close" to walking away from the game for a season -- or perhaps longer -- well before his December trade to the Mavericks.Mavs win fifth straight, rip Kings 99-60 (AP)
Jason Terry scored 21 points, Vince Carter added 16, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 99-60 rout of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Dirk Nowitzki contributed 14 points in a little over 20 minutes for the reigning NBA champs (8-5), who've won six in a row at home after a 0-2 start.
Mavs to receive rings Jan. 25 with Barea in town
The Dallas Mavericks will receive their NBA championship rings in a ceremony before their Jan. 25 home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Mavs' Kidd to miss 4th straight, eyes Saturday
Mavericks' Jason Kidd to miss fourth straight game, targets Saturday return.Dirk hits milestone as Carter, Mavs erase Bucks
Dirk Nowitzki went over 23,000 career points, Vince Carter had his highest-scoring game in Dallas and the Mavericks stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-76 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night.Nowitzki reaches 23,000 points in rout (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki went over 23,000 career points, Vince Carter had his highest-scoring game in Dallas and the Mavericks stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-76 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night. The defending NBA champion Mavericks (7-5) are finally on a roll after an 0-3 start. Dallas has won its last five home games since lopsided losses on consecutive days there to open the...
Mavericks' Nowitzki reaches 23K-point plateau
Dirk Nowitzki reached 23,000 career points with the first of two free throws in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the 23rd player in NBA history to reach the milestone.Nowitzki 23rd player to 23,000 points (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki is the 23rd NBA player to score 23,000 career points. The Dallas Mavericks star hit that mark with a free throw midway through the second quarter Friday night against Milwaukee. Nowitzki is in his 14th NBA season, all with the Mavericks. He was playing in his 1,005th career game, and recently made his 8,000th career field goal.
Mavs' Kidd misses 4th straight, eyes Saturday
Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd missed a fourth consecutive game Friday with a lower back injury, but coach Rick Carlisle said the hope is for Kidd to play Saturday.Dirk's late layup gets Mavs past Celtics (AP)
Delonte West dribbled down the clock and then did what a Dallas point guard does: He got the ball to Dirk Nowitzki for the winner. Nowitzki drove past Kevin Garnett for the go-ahead layup with 5.1 seconds left, scoring 16 points Wednesday night to lead the Mavericks to a 90-85 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Dirk's late basket pushes Mavericks past Celtics
Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 points, driving past Kevin Garnett for the go-ahead layup with 5.1 seconds left and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 90-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.Mavs stun Celtics with Dirk's late hoop
Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 points, driving past Kevin Garnett for the go-ahead layup with 5.1 seconds left and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 90-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Mavs reach .500 mark with win at Detroit (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points, and the Dallas Mavericks reached the .500 mark by routing the Detroit Pistons 100-86 on Tuesday night. The defending champion Mavericks (5-5) started their NBA title defense slowly, losing four of their first five games, but they've bounced back. Tuesday's win was their first on the road.
Pistons' Stuckey, Villanueva; Mavs' Kidd all out
Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss Tuesday night's game against Dallas with injuries.Pistons' Stuckey, Villanueva still out (AP)
Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss Tuesday night's game against Dallas with injuries. Jason Kidd is out for the Mavericks, missing his second consecutive game with a lower back problem. Dallas coach Rick Carlisle has said the 38-year-old guard isn't likely to play Wednesday night at Boston either.
Obama praises Mavericks in White House fete
President Barack Obama is hailing the Dallas Mavericks at the White House seven months after they beat the Miami Heat in the NBA finals.Mavericks' West won't attend White House visit
President Barack Obama is beginning the week by hosting the NBA champion Mavericks. But Delonte West, signed by the Mavs before this season, will not be able to join the team because of a criminal record that did not pass a background check.
Mavericks' West fails check, won't visit Obama
President Barack Obama is beginning the week by hosting the NBA champion Mavericks. But Delonte West, signed by the Mavs before this season, will not be able to join the team because of a criminal record that did not pass a background check.
Obama welcomes Mavs to White House
President Barack Obama is hailing the Dallas Mavericks at the White House seven months after they beat the Miami Heat in the NBA finals.
Yi to join Mavericks after tearing up D-League
The Dallas Mavericks have recalled newly acquired forward Yi Jianlian after two wildly successful games playing for the team's D-League affiliate, the Texas Legends.Mavs recall 7-footer Yi from D-League (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have recalled 7-foot forward Yi Jianlian from their D-League team. Yi was scheduled to join the Mavericks in time for their game Tuesday night at Detroit. Yi signed a free agent contract with the Mavericks on Friday, and was then assigned to the Texas Legends. Yi averaged 23 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks in two games with the Legends.
Obama praises Mavericks in White House fete
President Barack Obama saluted Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Monday as NBA champions who staged a season-ending charge to beat LeBron James and the vaunted Miami Heat and claim their first title with a "heart that's the size of Texas."Mavs stay hot at home with win over Hornets
Vince Carter and Ian Mahinmi had 13 points each to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-81 victory over New Orleans on Saturday to hand the depleted Hornets their sixth consecutive loss. Balanced Mavs easily top hurting Hornets (AP)
Vince Carter and Ian Mahinmi had 13 points each to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-81 victory over New Orleans on Saturday to hand the depleted Hornets their sixth consecutive loss. Carter and Mahinmi led a balanced scoring attack for the Mavericks (4-5), who won their fourth straight at home and had six players scoring in double figures.
Mavericks' Kidd to miss at least 2 more games
Mavericks' Jason Kidd to miss at least two more games with lower back injuryKidd out at least 3 games with hurt back (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will miss at least the next three games because of a lower back injury. Kidd was sidelined for Saturday night's game against New Orleans, and coach Rick Carlisle said the guard also won't play when the Mavericks hit the road on consecutive nights against Detroit and Boston next week.
Kidd will miss time with back injury
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will miss at least the next three games because of a lower back injury.
Mavs' Kidd out at least one game with hurt back
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd will miss at least one game due to the lower back injury he suffered during Thursday night's loss to the San Antonio Spurs.Mavericks sign free agent Yi to one-year deal
The Dallas Mavericks officially signed 6-foot-10 forward Yi Jianlian to a one-year contract Friday.Spurs limit Dirk to 6 points during rout of Mavs
Matt Bonner scored 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-71 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.Kidd injured as Spurs drill Mavericks (AP)
Matt Bonner scored 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-71 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Richard Jefferson scored 16 points and Gary Neal added 12 for the Spurs, who limited Dirk Nowitzki to six points on 3-of-11 shooting -- the German star's lowest output since he had five in a Dec.
Kidd injures lower back against Spurs (AP)
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd sustained a lower back injury Thursday night in a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kidd appeared to pull up with 24.7 seconds left in the first quarter. Vince Carter replaced Kidd, who was not expected to return. The veteran point guard is averaging 5.6 points, 4.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds this season for the defending NBA champions.
Mavs' Kidd leaves Spurs game with back injury
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd left late in the first quarter after injuring his back against the San Antonio Spurs.Mavs PG Jason Kidd injures back
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd sustained a lower back injury Thursday night in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Mavs top Suns in Nowitzki's 1,000th game (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are slowly starting to perform a little more like the defending NBA champs. Nowitzki scored 20 points in his 1,000th NBA game to lead the Mavericks to a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 18 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Mavs (3-4) string together consecutive wins for the first time this...
Mavericks' Cuban blasts league for no D.C. trip
The NBA didn't do it so Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took scheduling the traditional championship trip to the White House into his own hands. Thunder G Sefolosha out sick (AP)
Starting guard Thabo Sefolosha will miss the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of flulike symptoms. Coach Scott Brooks said before the game that James Harden would take Sefolosha's place in the starting lineup. Reserve Daequan Cook, who missed Monday night's game at Dallas with flulike symptoms, was expected to play against...
Mavs hand Thunder first loss, 100-87 (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 10 of his 26 points during the third quarter, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The Thunder, who topped Dallas on a buzzer-beater in Oklahoma City on Thursday, came in as one of only two unbeaten teams in the NBA at 5-0.
Mavericks' Cuban blasts league for no D.C. trip
The NBA didn't do it so Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took scheduling the traditional championship trip to the White House into his own hands. Nowitzki leads Mavs past Thunder
Dirk Nowitzki scored 10 of his 26 points during the third quarter, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
Wolves end 18-game skid, beat Mavs (AP)
Kevin Love had 25 points and 17 rebounds and hit two huge 3s in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-82 on Sunday night, ending an 18-game losing streak dating deep into last season. The young Wolves closed the game with a 15-0 run and this win has been a long time coming.
Wolves snap 18-game skid, defeat Mavs
Kevin Love had 25 points and 17 rebounds and hit two huge 3s in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-82 on Sunday night, ending an 18-game losing streak dating to last season.
Sources: Mavericks, Yi agree on one-year deal
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent forward Yi Jianlian, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.Thunder try to downplay Durant-Westbrook spat
OKC's Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook downplayed their argument on the bench from Wednesday night.Terry steps up in fourth for Mavs
The Dallas Mavericks expect offense from top scorer Dirk Nowitzki. Reserve center Ian Mahinmi provided a surprising bonus.
Mavs rally past Raptors for season's first win
Reserve center Ian Mahinmi scored a career-high 19 points, Dirk Nowitzki contributed 18, and the reigning NBA champion Dallas Mavericks rallied for their first victory of the season, 99-86 over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.Mavs rally past Raptors for first win (AP)
Reserve center Ian Mahinmi scored a career-high 19 points, Dirk Nowitzki contributed 18, and the reigning NBA champion Dallas Mavericks rallied for their first victory of the season, 99-86 over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Jason Terry added 10 of his 17 points in the final quarter for the Mavericks (1-3), who hadn't started 0-4 since the 2006-07 season.
Cuban: Mavs are a better team than last year
Mark Cuban thinks the Mavericks are a better team this year.Durant nails 3 at buzzer as Thunder stay perfect
Kevin Durant scored 30 points and hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals.Durant's 3 at buzzer makes Thunder 4-0 (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 30 points and hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals. The Thunder let Dallas wipe away a five-point deficit in the final 46 seconds to go ahead on Vince Carter's 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds remaining.
D-League's Legends add former Jazz Ostertag
The Texas Legends added Greg Ostertag Wednesday, a big man who comes with 11 years of NBA experience.Hollinger: Is it too early to count out the Mavs?
Why did the Mavs struggle in their first two games? (PER Diem: December 27, 2011)Mavs routed again, this time by Nuggets (AP)
Ty Lawson scored 20 of his 27 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets faced little resistance on their way to a 115-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The reigning champion Mavericks were drubbed for a second straight game, routinely giving up easy baskets in both. They allowed Denver to score 20 unanswered points in the second quarter -- prompting boos during a...
Lawson, Nuggets too much for Mavericks
Ty Lawson scored 20 of his 27 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets faced little resistance on their way to a 115-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.
Stein: Heat, Mavs swap identities
Five years after Miami's title hangover, champion Mavs now look sluggish, Heat hungry Gametrax: Heat-Mavericks
Defending champion Dallas hosts LeBron, Miami.
Odom tossed from first game with Mavs
Lamar Odom has been ejected from his first game with the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA fans boo Stern in Dallas
NBA Commissioner David Stern opened his lockout-delayed season by hearing boos from fans.
NBA commish Stern greeted with boos in Dallas
NBA Commissioner David Stern opened his lockout-delayed season by hearing boos from Mavericks fans.LeBron, Heat blister Mavericks in Finals rematch
LeBron James had 37 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as the Miami Heat got a measure of payback for the NBA finals by opening this season with a 105-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks that wasn't as close as the score suggests.Heat roll past Mavs in finals rematch (AP)
LeBron James and the Miami Heat couldn't keep the Dallas Mavericks from winning the most recent NBA championship. They did a nice job, however, of getting the Mavs' title defense off to an ugly start. James had 37 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as the Heat beat the Mavericks 105-94 Sunday in a game that was hardly ever as close as the final score might suggest.
Odom ejected from Mavs debut for arguing calls
Lamar Odom was ejected from his Dallas Mavericks debut Sunday for barking at officials after being called for an offensive charge in the third quarter.Odom tossed from first game with Mavs (AP)
Lamar Odom has been ejected from his first game with the Dallas Mavericks. Given a standing ovation when he entered during the first quarter Sunday, Odom still had fans cheering him when he walked off shaking his head midway through the third. Odom was called for charging and didn't like the foul.
Stern booed by fans in Dallas (AP)
NBA Commissioner David Stern opened his lockout-delayed season by hearing boos from fans. Stern was in Dallas for the NBA finals rematch between the Mavericks and Heat, and he was on the court for the start of the Mavs' banner-raising ceremony honoring their first championship. The jeers came as soon as he started speaking, but he quickly turned them into cheers by offering his congratulations...
Mavs raise banner before facing Heat (AP)
With a tug from Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry and others, the Dallas Mavericks unveiled their championship banner minutes before opening this season against the team they knocked off in the NBA finals -- LeBron James and the Miami Heat. The ceremony was supposed to have been held Nov. 1, but the lockout pushed it back.
Mavs raise banner before starting title defense
The Mavericks raise the championship banner before starting their NBA title defense.Battier a game-time decision for Heat in opener
The Miami Heat have ruled out injured center Eddy Curry for Sunday's season opener and will make a game-time decision on forward Shane Battier's status against the Dallas Mavericks.Sources: Nets agree with ex-Mav Stevenson
The New Jersey Nets have reached agreement with veteran guard DeShawn Stevenson on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard on Thursday.GM: Nets to sign Ex-Mavs swingman Stevenson
The New Jersey Nets have reached agreement with veteran guard DeShawn Stevenson on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard on Thursday.Mavs' Terry OK after illness, feared for his life
Mavs guard Jason Terry is OK now, but an illness had him fearing for his life.Arison cast 'protest vote' against CBA (AP)
Heat owner Micky Arison is revealing that he cast a ballot against passing the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement. Arison says it was "a protest vote" primarily in response to the way revenue-sharing components of the deal will be structured. He is the second owner to reveal that he voted against the CBA, joining Dallas' Mark Cuban.
Jerome Randle has big line for Mavs - Jerome Randle (G) Dallas Mavericks
Undrafted rookie Jerome Randle hit 7-of-11 shots and two 3-pointers for the Mavericks on Tuesday.
Harden, Westbrook lead Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a sweep of the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA's shortened preseason.
Marion feels Mavs not getting due as champions
Shawn Marion thinks the Mavericks aren't getting their due as world champs.Stojakovic retiring from NBA
Three-time All Star Peja Stojakovic, regarded as one of the finest shooters in NBA history, said Monday he was retiring after 13 seasons in the league, his last a championship-winning campaign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Peja Stojakovic retiring from NBA
Three-time All Star Peja Stojakovic, regarded as one of the finest shooters in NBA history, said Monday he was retiring after 13 seasons in the league, his last a championship-winning campaign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks star Jason Terry leaves practice in ambulance
Sharp-shooter Stojakovic decides on retirement
After cementing his reputation as one of the finest shooters in NBA history by helping the Dallas Mavericks win their first championship, Peja Stojakovic has decided to retire.Thunder open preseason by besting Mavs
While competitors like the defending champion Dallas Mavericks have altered their rotations, the Oklahoma City Thunder is standing pat.
Durant, Thunder sink defending champion Mavs
Kevin Durant scored 21 points and reserve James Harden added 16 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-92 victory over the defending champion Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams.Odom scores 14 in Mavericks debut (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 21 points and reserve James Harden added 16 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-92 victory over the defending champion Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Durant, the NBA scoring leader last season at 27.7 points a game, went 13 for 14 from the free throw line.
Nowitzki forgives Odom for playoff altercation
In his last game with the L.A. Lakers, Lamar Odom exited early as a result of being ejected for a forearm shiver delivered to Dirk Nowitzki long after the figurative brooms had been busted out in their Western Conference semifinal series.Jazz, former Mavericks F Howard agree to deal
Utah Jazz officials say they have reached a deal with free agent Josh Howard pending the outcome of a successful physical.Cuban says Odom, Khloe will like Dallas
Mark Cuban says Mavs will help Khloe Kardashian get used to Dallas.
Mavs sign eight-time All-Star swingman Carter
Days after agreeing to join the Dallas Mavericks, eight-time All-Star swingman Vince Carter made it official Monday afternoon.Rob Kardashian following Odom to Dallas
Rob Kardashian will join his sister Khloe Kardashian in Texas after his brother-in-law Lamar Odom was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavs deal Fernandez, Brewer to Nuggets (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have acquired versatile swingman Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer from the Dallas Mavericks for a future second-round pick. The trade was finalized Tuesday and gives the Nuggets depth as the team attempts to work out deals with free agent big man Nene and guard Arron Afflalo, who is a restricted free agent.
Mavericks trade Fernandez, Brewer to Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks traded Spanish swingmen Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick.Carlisle: Khloe's the coolest Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian is getting a warm welcome from Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle as the reality star relocates to the Lone Star State after her husband Lamar Odom was traded to the team.
Sources: Mavs agree to deal Fernandez, Brewer
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade Spanish swingmen Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.Sources: Mavs, Nuggets discuss Fernandez deal
The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced discussions to trade Spanish swingman Rudy Fernandez to the Denver Nuggets for future draft considerations, according to sources close to the process.Mavs deal Fernandez, Brewer to Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have acquired versatile swingman Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer from the Dallas Mavericks for a future second-round pick.
Mavs' Odom on L.A. exit: I felt disrespected
Lamar Odom said that the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to package him in a deal hurt, but it was not being informed that the trade was in place that ultimately severed the relationship and landed the forward with the Dallas Mavericks.Lakers GM: Odom demanded trade
General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas only because he demanded to leave town after another deal fell through last week.
Sources: Barea, Wolves agree to 4-year deal
Free agent J.J. Barea has reached an agreement in principle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a four-year contract worth an estimated $19 million, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.Mavericks sign Carter as expected (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are still waiting for their new players to get on the court. Free agent Vince Carter was a spectator at the Mavericks' practice for the second day in a row Monday before the eight-time NBA All-Star finally signed his expected contract. Lamar Odom, the 6-foot-10 forward acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers, wasn't there yet.
Lakers still looking to make deals (AP)
General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas only because he demanded to leave town after another deal fell through last week. Kupchak attempted Monday to explain the Lakers' frenetic four days since proposing a deal to acquire New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in a three-team trade last Thursday, only to have the NBA squash the deal.
Lakers on verge of trading Odom to Mavs? (AP)
Lamar Odom isn't attending the Los Angeles Lakers' media day at training camp amid reports the versatile big man will be traded to Dallas. Odom wasn't at the Lakers' training complex on Sunday, although the team claims no trade has taken place. The Los Angeles Times and Dallas Morning News reported Odom has been sent to the Mavericks for a trade exception.
Knicks acquire Chandler from Dallas
The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade.
Knicks land Chandler as part of 3-team trade
The New York Knicks officially acquired Tyson Chandler Saturday via a sign-and-trade as part of a three-team trade.Knicks acquire Chandler, waive Billups (AP)
The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade. The Knicks also announced Saturday they had waived Chauncey Billups and designated him as their amnesty player. Chandler helped the Mavericks win the NBA championship last season, averaging 10.1 points and 9.4 rebounds, and will provide the interior...
Center Chandler agrees to terms with Knicks
The ink on the four-year contract isn't dry yet, but free-agent center Tyson Chandler confirmed that he will sign with the New York Knicks.Cuban: Mavericks' strategy molded by new CBA
Dallas Mavericks fans watched free-agent center Tyson Chandler walk out the door Thursday. Forward Caron Butler followed and guards J.J. Barea and DeShawn Stevenson are likely next.Knicks on verge of signing C Chandler (AP)
The New York Knicks went into the offseason knowing they needed a defensive-minded big man to take the next step. "You didn't think we were going to do this though, did you?" coach Mike D'Antoni said Friday. The Knicks may have surprised even themselves by scoring one of the top free agent targets available, former Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler.
Mavs eyeing repeat despite key absences (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are thinking about a repeat -- even after losing some key players from their championship run. "We're world champions," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "We're excited about that." Beginning with Tyson Chandler, the team's defensive and leader, the Mavericks have significant holes to fill before the season starts Dec.
Sources: Mavs' Chandler near deal with Knicks
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler is closing in on a deal with the Knicks, according to sources close to the process.Nowitzki awaits Mavs' moves, confident in roster
Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki braces for loss of free agents, confident roster will workButler visits Spurs amid report Jefferson is out
Caron Bulter met with the Spurs amid a report that San Antonio will cut Richard Jefferson.Agent: Butler to meet with Clips again Tuesday
Free agent small forward Caron Butler's meeting with the the Clippers went so well Monday night, the two sides decided to talk again on Tuesday morning, according to Butler's agent. Barea on return to Mavs: It's not looking good
Free-agent point guard J.J. Barea said he believes he will be following Tyson Chandler and Caron Butler out of Dallas. Williams' pitch to Butler: Clips are going to win
For the second day in a row free-agent small forward Caron Butler met with the Clippers as he spent Tuesday morning and afternoon at the team's training facility, talking to coaches and front office officials. Source: Butler to meet with at least four teams
Caron Butler begins a busy week Monday with at least four visits lined up to teams interested in signing the Mavericks' free-agent forward. Butler meets with Bulls during free-agent tour
In their search to find an upgrade at shooting guard, the Chicago Bulls met with free agent Caron Butler on Monday. Sources: Chandler to talk with Warriors, 2 more
Dallas Mavericks free agent Tyson Chandler will meet face-to-face this week with officials from the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets, according to sources close to the situation.Source: Butler to meet with at least four teams
Caron Butler begins a busy week Monday with at least four visits lined up to teams interested in signing the Mavericks' free-agent forward. Heat to play Christmas opener in Dallas (AP)
For the first time since the shortened 1998-99 season, the NBA finalists from one season will open the following season against one another. Heat forwards Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem appreciate the irony. The NBA has made it official -- again -- saying Friday that Miami will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day, only this time in the season-opener for both clubs.
Bosh: Seeing Mavs raise banner 'going to suck'
While Heat forward Chris Bosh is looking forward to finally getting the season underway, the Dallas native didn't mince words when it came to the prospect of watching the Mavericks raise their championship banner in front of their home crowd.Terry first back on Mavs' practice court (AP)
Jason Terry has returned to the Dallas Mavericks' practice court for the first time since the team's championship parade in June. Players were barred from team facilities during the NBA lockout. A tentative resolution allowed teams to open their doors Thursday, and Terry was the first to walk through it.
Mavericks won't receive rings on opening night
The Dallas Mavericks will raise their banner on opening day, but they won't get to flash any championship bling in front of their Christmas Day opponent and NBA Finals victim, the Miami Heat.Mavericks' Chandler: I expect to join new team
In a surprise development on the first day that NBA teams and agents could start talking about new contracts, Tyson Chandler came away convinced that his time with the Dallas Mavericks is coming to an end.Butler drawing interest but not from Mavs yet
Unrestricted free agent Caron Butler has received early interest from six teams, but the Dallas Mavericks are not yet one of them, a source said Wednesday.Stevenson: NBPA's Hunter doing 'horrible job'
Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson believes the NBA's labor impasse will wipe out the entire 2011-12 season and he blasted Billy Hunter, the union's executive director for doing a horrible job.Mavs' Chandler declines Chinese team's offer
Tyson Chandler has decided not to accept an offer to play basketball in China during the NBA lockout.Sources: Chinese team offers Chandler contract
Zhejiang Guangsha has extended a lucrative offer to Dallas Mavericks free-agent center Tyson Chandler, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.Sources: Chinese team offers Chandler contract
Zhejiang Guangsha has extended a lucrative offer to Dallas Mavericks free-agent center Tyson Chandler, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.Mavs' Nowitzki to find an overseas team 'soon'
Dirk Nowitzki is going to start looking into his overseas options and may sign with a team "soon."Sources: Chinese team offers contract to Barea
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China this week added J.J. Barea to their wish list and have extended a contract offer to the Dallas Mavericks free-agent guard, according to sources close to the situation.Sources: Chinese team offers contract to Barea
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China this week added J.J. Barea to their wish list and have extended a contract offer to the Dallas Mavericks free-agent guard, according to sources close to the situation.Shawn Bradley recovers custom-made bike - Shawn Bradley (C) Dallas Mavericks
Former NBA center Shawn Bradley, who is 7'6", recently recovered a custom-made bicycle that had been stolen from him.
Durant to play in Howard's Dallas charity game
Kevin Durant's exhibition tour of the country will bring him to Dallas Saturday night as a surprise late entrant in the Josh Howard Celebrity All-Star Basketball Game.Mavs' Terry: Players set to walk if deal bad
Dallas Mavericks player representative Jason Terry said that if the proposal NBA commissioner David Stern delivered to the union late Thursday night is not a substantial improvement from the league's prior proposal, players will be prepared to walk away.Chandler: Proposal would keep him from Mavs
Tyson Chandler says NBA owners' restrictive proposal would keep him from re-signing with Dallas MavericksChandler: Stance would keep him from Mavs
Tyson Chandler says NBA owners' restrictive proposal would keep him from re-signing with Dallas MavericksJudge denies Perot lawsuit against Mavs' Cuban
A judge last week denied all claims made by Ross Perot Jr., putting an end to his latest round of lawsuits charging owner Mark Cuban with mismanaging the Dallas Mavericks' franchise.Mavs' Cuban says he inquired about Dodgers
Mavs owner Mark Cuban told the Los Angeles Times that he looked into buying the Dodgers.Did Mavs' Cuban propose dumping salary cap?
NBA, players union disagree on claim that Mark Cuban proposed dropping the salary cap.NBA's Terry, Wall to play in Dallas charity game
Jason Terry and John Wall are among the NBA players scheduled for a Dallas charity game.Nowitzki to train in Germany if no deal (AP)
Once the World Series is over, Dirk Nowitzki will start planning a trip back to Germany unless there's progress toward starting the NBA season. The NBA finals MVP said Saturday that he wants to resume training with his personal coach if it seems unlikely he will be playing for the Dallas Mavericks any time soon.
Nowitzki: NBA stalemate forcing overseas hand
Dirk Nowitzki says continued NBA stalemate would force him to look overseasMLB to invite Nowitzki to toss Game 3 first pitch
Major League Baseball is going to invite Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki to throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series.MLB rejects request for first pitch from Nowitzki
The Texas Rangers nominated Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki to throw out a first pitch before one of their home games in the World Series, but sources say that the recommendation has been nixed by Major League Baseball.Sources: MLB nixes Nowitzki first pitch in Series
The Texas Rangers nominated Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki to throw out a first pitch before one of their home games in the World Series, but sources say that the recommendation has been nixed by Major League Baseball.Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler mulling return to Miami Heat
Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler mulling return to Miami Heat.
Barea, Arroyo join Puerto Rico's PanAm roster
Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea and Miami Heat point guard Carlos Arroyo will play for Puerto Rico at this month's Pan American Games.Barea on Puerto Rico's Pan Am squad (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea and Miami Heat point guard Carlos Arroyo will play for Puerto Rico at this month's Pan American Games. The vice president of Puerto Rico's Basketball Federation says the two players will start practicing with the national team next week. Ricardo Carrillo tells The Associated Press that Daniel Santiago also will join the team Friday.
Harris hired to coach D-League's Texas Legends
The NBA D-League's Texas Legends will introduce 1995 NBA Coach of the Year Del Harris as their new coach Tuesday, according to team sources.SEC rejects Cuban's misconduct claims (AP)
A watchdog report says Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has no grounds to claim that Securities and Exchange Commission attorneys engaged in misconduct in an insider trading case against him. The SEC's inspector general's office says in a report issued Friday there wasn't enough evidence to support Cuban's claims.
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will wait until January to decide on playing overseas
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will wait until January to decide on playing overseas.
Mavs rep Terry on labor talks: Not looking good
NBA training camps are scheduled to open in two weeks, but Dallas Mavericks player representative Jason Terry doesn't expect to soon reunite with coaches and teammates.Mavs guard Fernandez signs with Real Madrid
Dallas Mavericks forward Rudy Fernandez has signed with Real Madrid's basketball team during the NBA lockout.Mavs' Fernandez signs with Real Madrid (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Rudy Fernandez has signed with Real Madrid's basketball team during the NBA lockout. Madrid says Fernandez has agreed to play in Spain during the labor negotiations. The deal includes an option for Fernandez to play with Madrid once his contract with the NBA champions ends.
Mavs' Fernandez signs with Real Madrid
Dallas Mavericks forward Rudy Fernandez has signed with Real Madrid's basketball team during the NBA lockout.
Barea: '75 percent' chance that I stay with Mavs
Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea, a first-time free agent whenever the NBA lockout is lifted, strongly believes he will be back to defend the franchise's first championship.Nowitzki not ready to consider overseas options
Dirk Nowitzki says he's decided that the ongoing NBA lockout would have to bleed into November before he considers signing with a team in a foreign league.Battle lines: Players, then owners declare unity
Amid rumors of a rift among NBA owners, fueled by an email from players' union president Derek Fisher to his colleagues, commissioner David Stern declared "virtual unanimity" after meeting with the owners for more than four hours Thursday in Dallas.NBA, referees agree on new 5-year deal (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says the NBA and its referees have agreed to a new five-year deal, just two years after a contract dispute nearly caused the league to open the season with replacements. Referees approved the deal last week, and owners are scheduled to vote on it later Thursday at their meeting in Dallas, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because...
Pau Gasol, Nowitzki meet again at Euros (AP)
Pau Gasol faces Dirk Nowitzki again, this time in their national team colors at the start of the second round of the European Championship. Nowitzki's Dallas Mavericks swept Gasol's Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA's Western Conference semifinals. This time, Gasol is favored to come out ahead.
Mavs' Dirk scores 25 as Germany wins at Euros
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship.Nowitzki awarded top German sports honor (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was awarded Germany's highest honor for sport on Sunday, amid hopes that he will lead his country's team to the 2012 Olympics. German President Christian Wulff presented Nowitzki with the Silver Laurel Leaf, praising the Dallas Mavericks forward as one of the "giants of German sport." Nowitzki led the Mavericks to this year's NBA title...
Germany awards Nowitzki top sports honor
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was awarded Germany's highest honor for sport on Sunday, amid hopes that he will lead his country's team to the 2012 Olympics.
Nowitzki awarded top sports honor in Germany
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was awarded Germany's highest honor for sport on Sunday, amid hopes that he will lead his country's team to the 2012 Olympics.Carlisle finally watches Mavs' clincher (AP)
Rick Carlisle threw a strike after finally getting a chance to watch in detail the Dallas Mavericks' NBA championship-clinching victory over the Miami Heat. The Mavericks coach threw the ceremonial first pitch before the Texas Rangers game on Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, he finished watching Game 6 of the NBA Finals -- more than 10 weeks after Dallas won its first NBA championship.
Mavericks' Carlisle reflects on championship run
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle reflected on his team's championship run and threw out the first pitch before the Red Sox-Rangers game.After Euros Dirk will make decision on overseas
Dirk Nowitzki will wait until after the European Championships to decide about playing overseas during a lockout.Pearl mulling D-League Legends' $500,000 offer
Bruce Pearl has not accepted the Texas Legends' over-the-top offer, but if he wants to become the second-year franchise's next head coach and the highest-paid coach in D-League history, a package valued at more than $500,000 is ready for him sign.Pearl mulling D-League Legends' $500,000 offer
Bruce Pearl has not accepted the Texas Legends' over-the-top offer, but if he wants to become the second-year franchise's next head coach and the highest-paid coach in D-League history, a package valued at more than $500,000 is ready for him sign.After Euros Dirk will make decision on overseas
Dirk Nowitzki will wait until after the European Championships to decide about playing overseas during a lockout.After Euros Dirk will make decision on overseas
Dirk Nowitzki will wait until after the European Championships to decide about playing overseas during a lockout.Sources: D-League team wants Pearl to coach
The Texas Legends are making a hard push to hire former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl to replace Nancy Lieberman as coach of the D-League franchise, according to coaching sources.Agent: Mavericks seek long-term deal for Butler
The Dallas Mavericks' intentions are to sign unrestricted free agent Caron Butler to a long-term contract, agent Raymond Brothers said Wednesday.NBA players get work in at Dallas tournament
NBA players Jarrett Jack, Acie Law play in Dallas Fed X Pro-Am Basketball Classic.Warriors' Law dinged up at basketball tourney
Warriors guard Acie Law got dinged up during a local basketball tournament Sunday. Mavericks' Terry optimistic that lockout will end
Mavericks sixth man Jason Terry is optimistic the NBA lockout won't cancel the season.Nowitzki to play for Germany at the Europeans
Dirk Nowitzki says he will play for Germany at the upcoming European Championship when Olympic berths will be at stake.Nowitzki to play for Germany at Euros (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki says he will play for Germany at the upcoming European Championship when Olympic berths will be at stake. The Dallas Mavericks forward says the break after the NBA finals was brief, but he'd "like to help the young German team have success." Nowitzki led the Mavericks to the NBA championship over the Miami Heat and was named the series MVP.
Mavs G Terry expects 2011-12 NBA season (AP)
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Terry is already training for next season, despite the uncertainty created by the NBA lockout. Terry, the union representative for the NBA champion Mavericks, says he is very optimistic there will be a season, though he realizes the potential for a delay at the start.
Girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea expecting a baby
NBA to open with Bulls-Mavs -- if season opens
The NBA has released its complete 2011-12 schedule despite being in a lockout that could last months and cause it to be scrapped.Lieberman moving to front office in D-League
After a groundbreaking season coaching NBA hopefuls, Nancy Lieberman is moving to the Texas Legends' front office.Lieberman moving to front office in D-League
After a groundbreaking season coaching NBA hopefuls, Nancy Lieberman is moving to the Texas Legends' front office.Mavs free agent Chandler: 'Lot of great teams'
Center keeps it real in free agency, like he did during Mavs' championship seasonReport: Mavs' Fernandez passes up Spain offer
Rudy Fernandez has reportedly turned down an offer to play in Spain next season.Dirk to play for German national team if healthy
Dirk Nowitzki made his most definitive statement to date, saying that it looks as though he will play for the German national team in next month's Olympic qualifying tournament in Lithuania.Report: Mavs' Fernandez offered deal in Spain
Mavericks guard Rudy Fernandez has reportedly been offered a six-year contract from Real Madrid that would make him the highest paid player in the history of the Spanish ACB.Sources: Big men Chandler, Nene to hit market
Tyson Chandler, like Denver's Nene is expected to become a free agent, but the Mavs would like to keep him.Mavs exercise options on Beaubois, Jones (AP)
The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks have exercised 2011-12 contract options for guards Roddy Beaubois and Dominique Jones. The Mavericks announced the moves Thursday before the start of the NBA lockout. Beaubois missed 54 games this season because of a fractured left foot, which he hurt last summer training with the French national team and then aggravated in the final game of the regular season.
Durant: Players will stand their ground (AP)
Two-time scoring champion Kevin Durant wants the NBA's owners to listen up. Set to be locked out by the league at day's end, Durant pledged solidarity for the players' union Thursday even if it means sacrificing the first few months of the season to get a new deal done. "We're going to stand up for what we have to do, no matter how long it's going to take," Durant told...
Mavericks exercise options for Beaubois, Jones
The Dallas Mavericks exercised the contract options for guards Rodrigue Beaubois and Dominique Jones for next season.Mavericks exercise options for Beaubois, Jones
The Dallas Mavericks exercised the contract options for guards Rodrigue Beaubois and Dominique Jones for next season.Mavericks owner Mark Cuban contributes to reward fund in Dallas rape case
C Mohammed re-signs with Thunder (AP)
Veteran center Nazr Mohammed is staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder, avoiding free agency with the possibility of an NBA lockout this offseason. General manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday that Oklahoma City had signed Mohammed to an extension, calling him a "valuable part of our organization both on and off the floor." The Thunder didn't release terms of his new contract.
Reports: Cuban adds to reward to find rapist
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has reportedly added to the reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for beating and raping a woman after the team won the title.Mavs' Barea may play in Spain if a lockout lasts
Mavericks guard J.J. Barea would think about playing in Spain if the NBA can't solve its labor crisis.German hometown celebrates champ Nowitzki
NBA star Dirk Nowitzki received a hero's welcome on Tuesday when he returned to his home town more than two weeks after leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship.Nowitzki gets hero's welcome in Germany (AP)
NBA star Dirk Nowitzki received a hero's welcome on Tuesday when he returned to his home town more than two weeks after leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship. The German was welcomed by about 3,000 fans in a Wuerzburg sports hall and signed the golden book in the city hall. The fans cheered "MVP, MVP" to welcome the most valuable player of the final series against...
Nowitzki returns home after NBA title
NBA star Dirk Nowitzki received a hero's welcome on Tuesday when he returned to his home town more than two weeks after leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship.
Players, owners set to meet Thursday in Dallas
Representatives for NBA players and owners will meet Thursday, hours before the collective bargaining agreement expires, and Commissioner David Stern says that's still enough time for a deal.Thunder pick up options on 5 players (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have picked up the option year on the contracts of Serge Ibaka, James Harden, Eric Maynor, Byron Mullens and Cole Aldrich, keeping them all with the franchise for two more seasons. General manager Sam Presti announced the moves Tuesday, extending the contracts through the 2012-13 season.
Beaubois undergoes second foot surgery
Dallas Mavericks guard Roddy Beaubois (boo-BWAH') has undergone surgery for the second time since fracturing his left foot while training with the French national team last summer.
Report: Mavs' Beaubois to have foot surgery
Mavs guard Rodrigue Beaubois will reportedly have foot surgery and be out two to three months.Dirk's hometown set to honor star with parade
The second parade of the month for Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will take place Tuesday in his hometown of Wurzburg in Bavaria.Mavs G Beaubois undergoes foot surgery (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Roddy Beaubois (boo-BWAH') has undergone surgery for the second time since fracturing his left foot while training with the French national team last summer. Beaubois had the procedure Monday. The team didn't offer a time frame for what it said would be a full recovery. The injury cost Beaubois most of his second season, when he was expected to be a key component for...
Report: Dirk, Mavs partied harder in '06
Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki said he and his teammates partied harder after losing the NBA title in 2006 then they did after winning it this month, CBS Sports reported Sunday.
7-foot righty Dirk to throw 1st pitch for Rangers
Dirk Nowitzki will throw out the first pitch for the Rangers on Friday.Mavs acquire G Fernandez from Blazers (AP)
Eventually, Jordan Hamilton or another guy taken late in the first round of this year's NBA draft will blossom into a quality player, perhaps even an All-Star. The Dallas Mavericks don't want to wait. Fresh off their first championship, the Mavericks are determined to stay on top. So they gave up the uncertainty and potential of a draft pick for a known commodity in Portland guard Rudy...
Mavs acquire G Fernandez from Blazers (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are already gearing up to defend their title, trading both their draft picks for Portland Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez. A person familiar with the deal spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday night on condition of anonymity because it had not been formally announced. Dallas took Texas' Jordan Hamilton with the 26th pick, then announced that he was taken for another...
Sources: Mavs to acquire Blazers' Fernandez
The Mavericks have reached a trade agreement with the Trail Blazers to acquire swingman Rudy Fernandez, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.Artest wants new name: Metta World Peace (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace. Artest's attorney filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday seeking the change. The 31-year-old NBA star was born Ronald William Artest Jr. In the court documents, Artest cites personal reasons for wanting to make the change.
Report: Mavs deal for Rudy Fernandez
The Dallas Mavericks are already gearing up to defend their title, trading both their draft picks for Portland Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez.
Cuban: 'I got off cheap' on tab for Mavs' parade
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban got off pretty light with the team's championship parade.Scoreboard? Cuban takes legal jab in Perot suit
Owner Mark Cuban couldn't resist rubbing the Dallas Mavericks' first NBA championship in the face of former Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr. via the Dallas County courts system.Mavs' Barea celebrates in native Puerto Rico
Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea arrived in his native Puerto Rico on Wednesday to a hero's welcome that included a two-hour caravan under a blistering sun.Puerto Rico celebrates arrival of Barea (AP)
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jose Juan Barea arrived in his native Puerto Rico on Wednesday to a hero's welcome that included a two-hour caravan under a blistering sun. "I'm proud of what I, along with my teammates, accomplished in the finals, but I'm more proud of being a Puerto Rican.
Raptors hire Mavs asst. Casey as coach (AP)
Dwane Casey was hired as coach of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, nine days after the Dallas assistant helped the Mavericks win an NBA title. He succeeds Jay Triano, a Canadian who became a consultant after the season. Casey joins a team that went 22-60 last season and has the fifth pick in Thursday's NBA draft.
Raptors hire Mavs assistant Casey as coach
Dwane Casey was hired as coach of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, nine days after the Dallas assistant helped the Mavericks win an NBA title.
Raptors name Mavs assistant Casey new coach
Dwane Casey was hired as coach of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, nine days after the Dallas assistant helped the Mavericks win an NBA title.Dirk debates: German team or rest for summer
Dirk Nowitzki is trying to decide if he should play for the German national team this summer.Thunder's Ibaka to play for Spain? (AP)
Defending champion Spain included Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka in its preliminary team on Tuesday for the European championship. Ibaka, who was born in the Republic of the Congo, is still waiting to become nationalized by Spain before the championship begins on Aug. 31 in Lithuania. "We hope he can play, even though we are not sure that he will be able to," Spain coach Sergio...
Sources: Mavs assistant Casey to helm Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have reached an agreement in principle to hire Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey as their new coach, according to sources close to the situation.Wade, Anthony attend Milan fashion show (AP)
Dwyane Wade's trip to Italy is off to a fashionable start. On the fifth anniversary of being the 2006 NBA finals MVP, the Miami Heat guard was one of the front-row spectators Monday at a Versace fashion show in Milan. Wade arrived in the Italian city hours earlier. Also at the show: New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, sitting with Wade, his longtime friend.
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Dwyane Wade is getting used to being a father. And a son. This is a Father's Day weekend like none other for the Miami Heat star. Instead of lamenting over the NBA finals loss to the Dallas Mavericks -- yes, it still hurts, to the point where he's still avoiding television in case replays pop up -- he was spending Saturday flanked by his two sons and their once-estranged grandfather at a...
Obama phones Carlisle to congratulate Mavs
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle receives congratulatory phone call from Barack Obama.Obama congratulates Carlisle on title (AP)
President Barack Obama has congratulated the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks for winning the National Basketball Association championship and says he looks forward to seeing the team in person at the White House. The White House says Obama spoke to head coach Rick Carlisle Friday. He specifically highlighted the performances of Mavericks players Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry and J.J.
Mavs' Terry puts Finals shoes on auction block
The Mavericks' Jason Terry puts title-clinching sneakers on auction block.Obama congratulates Mavs coach Carlisle
President Barack Obama has congratulated the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks for winning the National Basketball Association championship and says he looks forward to seeing the team in person at the White House.
Mavs celebrate title at parade in Dallas
Standing on an arena balcony, Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks and thousands of fans in singing their new favorite song: ''We Are The Champions.''
Fans line parade route to see champ Mavs
Thousands of fans have arrived in downtown Dallas for a party 31 years in the making -- the celebration of the Mavericks' first NBA championship.Watch the Mavericks' championship parade
Dallas is throwing a big bash for its first NBA champions.
Sources: Mavs' Casey favorite for Raptors job
Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey has emerged as the clear favorite to land the Toronto Raptors' coaching job, according to sources close to the situation.Bird happy to see Mavs coach Carlisle win title
Larry Bird is happy Rick Carlisle finally got his ring.Dallas expects 250,000 at Mavs parade (AP)
It's a party 31 years in the making -- the celebration of the first NBA championship won by the Dallas Mavericks. The fun was to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday with a parade through downtown. More than 250,000 people were expected to cheer on a fleet of three floats, 10 convertibles and a dozen trucks featuring Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban and everyone from team founder Don Carter to Nowitzki's...
Bird happy to see Carlisle win title (AP)
Larry Bird is happy Rick Carlisle finally got his ring. The Pacers president told reporters Thursday that the combination of Carlisle's coaching style and the Mavericks' personality was a perfect match, and that they took advantage of the opportunity to bring home Dallas' first NBA title.
Cook seeking second season with Thunder (AP)
Daequan Cook wants to stick around for a second season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. One of only two players in the Thunder's rotation who aren't under contract for next season, Cook is hoping to be back after showing what he can do off the bench late last season. "I love it here. Great fans and I fit pretty good here," Cook said Thursday during an appearance at one of the...
Ex-MLB commish frowns on Cuban in baseball
Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent frowns on idea of Mark Cuban as baseball ownerMavs' Stevenson busted for intoxication (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson has been arrested for public intoxication. Police in suburban Irving, Texas, say Stevenson was arrested Tuesday night after reports of an intoxicated person walking through the grounds of an apartment complex. Police say Stevenson didn't know where he was and he was arrested after field sobriety tests.
Carlisle: Spoelstra had 'toughest job' in the NBA
Without prompting, Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle made a point to defend NBA Finals counterpart Erik Spoelstra, praising the Miami Heat coach for "the toughest job in basketball."Mavs' Stevenson arrested for public intoxication
Mavericks forward DeShawn Stevenson wasarrested for public intoxication on Tuesday.German chancellor lauds Nowitzki for NBA title
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Dirk Nowitzki on winning the MVP in the Dallas Mavericks' NBA finals triumph.German Chancellor congratulates Nowitzki (AP)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Dirk Nowitzki on winning the MVP in the Dallas Mavericks' NBA finals triumph. Merkel spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Wednesday that Merkel wrote to Nowitzki to laud him for being "the first German to fulfill this great dream." Merkel praised the Bavarian's "industriousness, perseverance and outstanding performance."...
Stevenson arrested for intoxication
Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson has been arrested for public intoxication.
Stevenson arrested for intoxication
Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson has been arrested for public intoxication.
Mavs aim to keep Chandler, Barea, Butler (AP)
Jason Terry has figured out a simple way for the Dallas Mavericks to bring back their entire roster to defend their NBA title. Terry says he and Dirk Nowitzki should march into team president Donnie Nelson's office and lobby him to immediately re-sign Tyson Chandler, Caron Butler, J.J. Barea and the rest of the free agents-to-be.
Vendors giddy over LeBron's failure
After decamping from Cleveland last summer for the promise of greater things in Miami, and then failing to lead the Heat to an NBA title against the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron James awoke to an unprecedented level of vitriol for a modern athlete Monday.
Kidd: LeBron will 'have a couple championships'
Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd plans to reach out to LeBron James.Barea would like to return to Mavs next season
Mavericks president Donnie Nelson said Tuesday the plan is to keep the boys together and make a run at a repeat. Bracelet? No, thanks: Dirk, Mavs want rings
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks want rings for their championship, despite what owner Mark Cuban says.James says he's 'not superior to anyone' (AP)
LeBron James ended his first Miami Heat season with a clarification. James says comments he made after the Heat lost Game 6 of the NBA finals to the Dallas Mavericks may have been misunderstood, and that when it comes to the overwhelming criticism of himself and his team, "not only myself, but everyone has to move on with their lives." James raised eyebrows with the way he responded to a...
250,000 expected for Mavs parade Thursday
A crowd of 250,000 is expected when the newly crowned NBA champion Dallas Mavericks are honored with a parade Thursday.Report: Cuban spent $110K celebrating
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban spent $110,000 in four hours celebrating at club LIV at Miami's Fontainebleau after his Mavs beat the Heat to take the NBA championship, the New York Post reported Tuesday.
Mavs' Stevenson: Sweet to beat 'classless' Heat
DeShawn Stevenson said that beating the Heat after the classless things they did was sweet.Germans celebrate Nowitzki's NBA title (AP)
Hundreds of fans in Dirk Nowitzki's hometown of Wuerzburg celebrated his first NBA title. Fans watching the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat were joined by Nowitzki's father, Joerg. He says "it is something really special for Dirk because he is finally recognized in America too as a real sporting great." Germany national basketball team coach Dirk Bauermann says that...
NBA enters offseason of uncertainty (AP)
As Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade traded big shots in a thrilling NBA finals, with fans tuning in at levels the league hadn't seen since the days of the Kobe-Shaq Lakers, the questions came more frequently. The answers grow harder to understand. How can Commissioner David Stern tell all those viewers to go watch something else?
Mavs win pulls best Game 6 ratings in 11 years
The Dallas Mavericks' clinching victory in the NBA finals earned the highest preliminary television rating for a Game 6 in 11 years.Cuban to pay for Mavs parade ... but no rings?
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said championship parades and title rings just aren't his style, but the 2010-11 NBA champions will be riding floats through the streets of Dallas very soon.Ohio governor praises Mavericks
John Kasich (KAY'-sik), governor in LeBron James' home state of Ohio, has issued a resolution praising the Dallas Mavericks for their NBA title-clinching win Sunday over the Miami Heat.
NBA champs arrive home in Dallas
The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks are back in Texas.
Team effort lifts Mavs to championship (AP)
When Dirk Nowitzki couldn't get anything to fall, Jason Terry couldn't miss. When Tyson Chandler got in foul trouble, Ian Mahinmi went in and hit two memorable baskets. When DeShawn Stevenson replaced Shawn Marion as the defensive stopper, he turned three quick steals into 3-pointers. The Dallas Mavericks closed out the NBA finals on Sunday night the way they got there -- as a team, with...
Paper champs? Local paper congratulates Heat
The Dallas Mavericks' win over the Heat is a huge upset for fans in Miami. Making matters worse, an ad in the local paper has mistakenly congratulated the Heat on winning.Dirk becomes a champ and LeBron does not
Dirk, Dallas floor LeBron, Miami to claim NBA crown.
Fans greet champion Mavericks in Dallas (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks returned home in triumph on Monday, cheered by hundreds of fans celebrating the franchise's first NBA title and the first professional championship of any kind in the area in more than a decade. Owner Mark Cuban walked off the plane at Love Field carrying the championship trophy he was handed after Sunday's Game 6 win over the Miami Heat.
Miami Herald ad: Heat 'NBA champions' (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks' win over the Heat is a huge upset for fans in Miami. Making matters worse, an ad in the local paper has mistakenly congratulated the Heat on winning. A full-page ad that ran in Monday's Miami Herald reads "Congratulations Miami" next to photos of Heat championship T-shirts and hats from Macy's.
Ohio governor Kasich praises Mavericks (AP)
John Kasich (KAY'-sik), governor in LeBron James' home state of Ohio, has issued a resolution praising the Dallas Mavericks for their NBA title-clinching win Sunday over the Miami Heat. Without naming James, Kasich's resolution commends the Mavericks for their "loyalty, integrity and teamwork." He also makes them honorary Ohioans.
Mavericks 'amped up' to complete title mission
The Dallas Mavericks have had success in elimination games and are hoping they can finish off the Heat in Game 6.Mavs' Haywood a game-time call for Game 6
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood is a game-time decision for Sunday night's Game 6.Cuban defers praise in accepting Mavs' title
Mark Cuban zipped his lips and won a championship.Cuban humble after Mavs win championship (AP)
Mark Cuban zipped his lips and won a championship. And when it was time for his old nemesis David Stern to hand him the shiny gold trophy, this was his big chance to say anything he wanted. So, what did he do? He stood behind a 78-year-old man and let him take center stage, a reward for Donald Carter having founded the team 31 long years ago.
Validated: Nowitzki named MVP of NBA Finals
Dirk Nowitzki has been named MVP of the NBA finals for his huge role in leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship.NBA will further review altercation after Game 6
The NBA says it will review further the altercation between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of Game 6 after some players from the bench were on the floor.Cavs' Gilbert lauds Mavs; takes shot at LeBron
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has congratulated Dallas on winning its first NBA title, denying LeBron James the one he left Cleveland to get.Cavs owner Gilbert congratulates Mavs (AP)
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has congratulated Dallas on winning its first NBA title, denying LeBron James the one he left Cleveland to get. About 15 minutes after the Mavericks beat the Miami Heat in Game 6, Gilbert sent a message on his Twitter page to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. "Congrats to Mark C.& entire Mavs org.," Gilbert wrote.
Nowitzki named NBA finals MVP (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki has been named Most Valuable Player of the NBA finals for his huge role in leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship. Although the German star struggled in the Mavericks' Game 6 victory on Sunday, he certainly put them in position to win it all, overcoming injury and illness to power fourth-quarter comebacks from deficits of 12, nine and four points in Dallas'...
Mavs beat Heat to claim first NBA championship
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are NBA champions, and they went through LeBron James for that long-awaited first title.Mavericks win first NBA title, oust Heat (AP)
For Dirk Nowitzki, the resume is complete. He's an NBA champion. For LeBron James, the agonizing wait continues for at least one more year. Avenging what happened five years ago in perfect turnabout style, the Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA title by winning Game 6 of these finals in Miami 105-95 on Sunday night -- celebrating on the Heat's home floor, just as Dwyane Wade and his team...
Mavericks defeat Heat for NBA title
Dallas claims NBA title with win in Miami.
NBA will further review altercation after Game 6
The NBA says it will review further the altercation between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of Game 6 after some players from the bench were on the floor.NBA to review Game 6 altercation (AP)
The NBA says it will review further the altercation between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of Game 6 after some players from the bench were on the floor. Players leaving the bench during an altercation are subject to an automatic one-game fine, but no players were thrown out Sunday night because the incident came during a timeout, when players had already left the bench...
Heat's Chalmers starts in Bibby's place (AP)
Mario Chalmers has been moved into Miami's starting lineup for Game 6 of the NBA finals. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra revealed the switch shortly before tipoff against the Dallas Mavericks, with Miami facing a win-or-else game. The Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead into Sunday night's matchup. It's Chalmers' first start since March 19.
Nowitzki named MVP of NBA Finals
Dirk Nowitzki has been named MVP of the NBA finals for his huge role in leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship.
NBA set to review Game 6 altercation
The NBA says it will review further the altercation between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of Game 6 after some players from the bench were on the floor.
Mavericks trio making things hard for LeBron
The Dallas Mavericks trio of DeShawn Stevenson, Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd have made things tough on LeBron James.Dirk: Wade, James 'ignorant' in video (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were "a little childish, a little ignorant" in a video that appears to show them mocking the Mavericks star's recent illness. Wade said he really did cough and turned it into a generic joke because cameras were rolling. He and James blamed others for trying to make a big deal out of it.
Dirk: LeBron, Wade antics 'childish, ignorant'
Dirk Nowitzki didn't find anything funny about the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and LeBron James coughing and cracking jokes about being sick in front of cameras, calling it "childish."Mavs' Haywood to give playing Game 6 'a shot'
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood said Saturday that he believes he can play in Game 6 despite an ailing right hip that has sidelined him for all but three minutes of the last three games.Heat stars feign illness ... at Dirk's expense?
Dirk Nowitzki's sinus infection and the ensuing storyline apparently was a source of amusement for Miami Heat superstars Dwyane Wade and LeBron James before Game 5.Late-game collapses still haunting Heat (AP)
If the Miami Heat are going to recover and win this NBA championship, they may want to put the Dallas Mavericks away before the final minutes. Otherwise, they could be in more than a little trouble. Five games into the NBA finals, the Heat have had chances to win all five games. A case could be made that they should have won all five, especially after they held leads in every matchups in this...
Mavs' Terry rests title hopes on tattoo
Jason Terry put his faith in these Dallas Mavericks in ink. On the inside of his right biceps.
Terry hopes to keep tattoo, get trophy (AP)
Jason Terry put his faith in these Dallas Mavericks in ink. On the inside of his right biceps. With one more win, he'll get to keep his tattoo of the NBA's championship trophy -- plus have the real thing. Terry had his title hopes injected into his arm in October, during a get-together at teammate DeShawn Stevenson's house.
Mavs have great shot at title in Miami
Dallas in driver's seat despite series shifting to Miami.
More drama in epic NBA Finals
Hard to argue with NBA slogan as Dallas takes lead in epic Finals.
James tweets it's 'Now or Never' (AP)
Now or never? LeBron James is apparently making that his mantra entering Game 5 of the NBA finals. At 2:27 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, James posted "Now or Never!!" on his Twitter page, and said after the Miami Heat practiced in Dallas later that morning that the tweet was simply a pep talk to himself.
Dirk moves Mavs within 1 win of title (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki thrust both arms in the air, a sea of blue screaming around him and the Dallas Mavericks finally ahead in these ultra-close NBA finals. Now it really is "now or never" for LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Nowitzki scored 29 points, driving for the go-ahead dunk with 2:45 remaining, and the Mavericks beat the Heat 112-103 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA...
Mavs sink 13 3-pointers; take 3-2 lead in Finals
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks finally have the lead in these ultra-close NBA Finals, and now it really is "now or never" for LeBron James and the Miami Heat.Wade plays through bruised left hip (AP)
When the Miami Heat won their NBA title in Dallas five years ago, then-coach Pat Riley famously packed "one suit, one shirt, one tie" for that trip. Dwyane Wade tried to add "one leg" to that list of Heat lore. He almost pulled it off, too. Playing through a bruised left hip that left him at one point prone on the court with a towel over his grimacing face, Wade scored a...
Mavs beat Heat in Game 5 of NBA Finals
Dallas shoots down Miami to move one win from title.
Wade (hip) leaves game; returns in 2nd quarter
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was taken to the locker room after apparently being hurt in a collision with Brian Cardinal of the Dallas Mavericks during Game 5 of the NBA finals.Mavs backup C Haywood out of Game 5 (AP)
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood was inactive for Game 5 of the NBA finals because of a hip injury that's bothered him much of the series. Haywood was injured late in Game 2 against the Miami Heat. He missed Game 3, then tried to play in Game 4, lasting only 3 minutes. With two days off before Game 6 in Miami, there's still a chance Haywood could return.
Mavs don't have center Haywood for Game 5
The Mavericks don't have injured center Brendan Haywood for Game 5 of the Finals.Mavs' Carlisle pushing right buttons (AP)
Rick Carlisle smiled and laughed. He couldn't believe what he was being asked, nor was he about to say what he really thought. And, to think, this question he treated as if it was bordering on offensive was merely an invitation for him to brag about his own performance in Game 4 of the NBA finals, when his series of moves involving players and strategies resulted in the Dallas Mavericks beating...
Dirk not fully healthy but 'feels great' (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki's fever is gone. The Mavericks star said "I feel great" as he took the court for a shootaround Thursday, about eight hours before Game 5 of the NBA finals. He declared himself over the worst effects of a sinus infection he played through in Game 4. Nowitzki said these infections crop up from time to time, and it's the fever that always causes him the most trouble.
Healthy Nowitzki focused: 'This is our Game 7'
Dirk Nowitzki, who battled triple-digit temperatures and a sinus infection in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, said Thursday that he's feeling great and will be ready for Game 5 for the Dallas Mavericks.Finals Game 4 draws 11.1 overnight TV rating
Game 4 of the NBA Finals between Miami and Dallas drew an 11.1 overnight rating, up 22 percent from the fourth game of the Heat-Mavericks title matchup in 2006.Feverish Nowitzki vows to be ready for Game 5
Dirk Nowitzki is still battling a fever, but he vows to be ready for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.Reiter: LeBron disappears again in huge game
As Dallas rallies to even series, where's LeBron?
Mavs find a way to win Game 4
Dirk's sick. Down big in fourth? Doesn't matter. Dallas finds a way.
Stevenson says LeBron 'checked out' of Game 4
Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson is directing some sharp words toward Miami's LeBron James on the eve of Game 5 of the NBA Finals.Mavs' Haywood to test hurt hip prior to game
Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood is planning to test his injured hip Tuesday afternoon to see if he would be able to play in Game 4 of the NBA finals a few hours later.Dirk: Mavs' Terry knows he has to step it up
Dirk Nowitzki said he wasn't calling out Mavs teammate Jason Terry -- he was just stating a fact.Mavs' Haywood to test hip before Game 4 (AP)
Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood is planning to test his injured hip Tuesday afternoon to see if he would be able to play in Game 4 of the NBA finals a few hours later. Haywood says he would try sprinting and changing directions either after a morning shootaround or closer to game time. The decision would be simple: If he could do those things close to full speed, he would play.
Heat say Mavs' trash talk will fuel their fire
It's been awhile since the Miami Heat had heard some public trash talk. So when some Dallas Mavericks gave them a variety of bulletin board material heading into Tuesday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals it made an impression in the Heat locker room.Ailing Dirk rallies Mavs to Game 4 win (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have pulled off another stunning comeback, tying the NBA finals at two games each. And this time, Nowitzki did it while battling the flu. Nowitzki shook off three poor quarters to score 10 of his 21 points in the final period as the Mavericks outscored the Miami Heat 21-9 over the final 10:12 for an 86-83 victory in a memorable Game 4 Tuesday night.
Sickly Dirk, Mavs fight past Heat to even Finals
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have pulled off another stunning comeback, tying the NBA Finals at two games each.Mavs come back to beat Heat in Game 4
Dallas evens series despite Dirk's illness.
Jackson: Warriors in playoffs next year (AP)
First-time coach Mark Jackson fully expects the Golden State Warriors to be in the playoffs next season. Speaking before Game 4 of the NBA finals Tuesday night, Jackson said to "put it in bold letters" that the Warriors are going to be a playoff team next season. He says he wouldn't have taken the job if that wasn't his anticipation.
Barea starts for Stevenson in Game 4 (AP)
Down 2-1 in the NBA finals, the Mavericks tried to jump-start their offense by putting J.J. Barea into the starting lineup in place of defensive-oriented DeShawn Stevenson for Game 4 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Backup center Brendan Haywood also returned to the active list after missing Game 3 with a hip injury.
Mavs try to get even with Heat in Game 4 of NBA Finals
OK, sneak a peek at how Dallas and Miami are doing in Game 4.
Source: Barea may start for Mavs in Game 4
The Dallas Mavericks have discussed inserting penetrating backup guard J.J. Barea into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's Game 4 in place of DeShawn Stevenson in an attempt to boost the team's sagging offense, a source said.Heat's Haslem haunting Mavericks again (AP)
For all the glitzy personnel moves the Miami Heat made last summer to largely reshape the NBA's balance of power, there was one deal the Dallas Mavericks desperately wish never happened. And we're not talking about the ones LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh signed. Nope, the Mavs were hoping to land Udonis Haslem a year ago when he hit the open market.
Nowitzki: Mavs' Terry really hasn't been 'clutch'
Dirk Nowitzki needs scoring help and he knows Jason Terry has yet to deliver in the NBA Finals.Mavs' Stevenson: LeBron, Wade 'great actors'
Foul or not, Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson said Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade do a better job of selling calls than most.Mavs' Haywood: Need to be '70 percent' to play
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood said the injured right hip flexor injury that kept him out of Sunday's Game 3 is feeling better, but not yet good enough to commit to playing in Game 4.Miami survives another Dallas comeback
Dallas comeback falls short as Miami responds to Game 2 meltdown.
Mavs' Haywood a game-time call for Game 3
Backup center Brendan Haywood's status is officially a game-time decision, but the Dallas Mavericks are preparing as if he will not play in Sunday night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals.Mavs C Haywood is game-time decision (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks say backup center Brendan Haywood is a "game-time decision" for Sunday night's Game 3 of the NBA finals against the Miami Heat. Haywood left Game 2 on Thursday with a strained right hip flexor. He was in practice gear when the Mavs held their morning shootaround Sunday, but neither he nor Dallas coach Rick Carlisle offered specifics on how much he was able to do...
Wade, Heat hang on to take 2-1 lead over Mavs
Dwyane Wade scored 19 points in another big performance in Dallas, powering the Miami Heat to a 47-42 lead over the Mavericks at halftime of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.Bosh's jumper gives Heat 2-1 finals lead (AP)
The Miami Heat didn't blow this one. Now they're just two wins from being crowned NBA champions. Chris Bosh made a 16-foot, go-ahead jumper from the baseline with 39.6 seconds left and the Heat held on for an 88-86 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night for a 2-1 lead in the NBA finals.
Heat hold on for Game 3 win in Dallas
Miami regains control of series with win in Dallas.
Haywood game-time decision Sunday
The Dallas Mavericks say backup center Brendan Haywood is a ''game-time decision'' for Sunday night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat.
LeBron plans to be in 'attack mode' for Game 3
LeBron James plans to be in "attack mode" for Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks.Butler wants to re-join Mavs in finals (AP)
A few dribbles from the NBA finals logo, Caron Butler turns and shoots. The ball swishes through the net and his Dallas Mavericks teammates smile. Alas, this is only a practice. Once the Mavericks play the Miami Heat for real, Butler will be in a suit at the end of the bench, watching, waiting and wondering whether he'll be able to join the fun.
Bosh set for Dallas homecoming in finals (AP)
The first time Chris Bosh returned to Dallas as an NBA player in 2003, he needed 175 tickets for family and friends. He won't get anywhere near that many on this trip home. "You don't get your hands on extra tickets," Bosh said. "The ticket thing, man, it's something else." Especially now, in the NBA finals.
Mavs' Haywood (hip) questionable for Game 3
Backup center Brendan Haywood did not participate in any contact or full-speed work during the Dallas Mavericks' practice Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals.Down 15 in 4th, Mavs rally to stun Heat (AP)
Any pain in Dirk Nowitzki's left hand wouldn't have hurt nearly as much as a 2-0 deficit. So he put the ball there -- torn-up finger and all -- and hoisted the shot that gave the Dallas Mavericks new life in the NBA finals. Nowitzki shook off an injury to his non-shooting hand and made the tie-breaking layup with 3.6 seconds left, and the Mavericks roared back from 15 points down in the...
Nowitzki, Mavs fight back in 4th to tie Finals at 1
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks put a stunning end to their misery in Miami.Late fade costs Heat home-court edge (AP)
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were rejoicing for the entirety of their walk from the Dallas bench to the Miami bench. Heat players spilled onto the floor, many with fists in the air. Miami 88, Dallas 73, 7:14 remaining. Game over, right? Not a chance. An eerie turnabout from the Dallas-Miami matchup in the 2006 finals was about to happen, and the Heat were powerless to stop it.
Mavericks erase big road deficit again (AP)
Down by 15. Only 7:14 left. On the road. Headed toward an 0-2 deficit in the NBA finals against a Miami Heat team ready to be crowned NBA champions since LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade last summer. It's pretty remarkable that the Mavericks overcame it all to win the game and even the series.
Mavs not very athletic but resilient (AP)
Their best player can hardly jump. Their fastest player hasn't played a minute all postseason. So it's not breathtaking athletic ability that's gotten the Dallas Mavericks three wins from the NBA title. Their strength is their resolve. The Mavs are a collection of guys in their 30s who haven't won a championship, but clearly know what it takes.
Three Mavericks return banged up from Miami
Mavericks' Brendan Haywood, Jason Terry join Dirk Nowitzki in being hurt.Mavs complete epic rally to stun Heat
Miami blows big lead as Dallas evens series.
Mavs try to get even with Heat in NBA Finals
Miami goes for 2-0 lead on Dallas.
Chandler on Heat: 'Got to make 'em pay'
Dallas Mavericks starting center Tyson Chandler, hurt by foul trouble in Game 1, said he's prepared to be in position to put more points on the board against the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Thursday night.Mavericks' Nowitzki to wear splint for Game 2
While it shouldn't be a surprise that Dirk Nowitzki will play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals with a torn tendon in his left middle finger, the Dallas Mavericks forward plans on wearing a splint Thursday night to protect it.Game 1 ratings best for Finals opener since '04
Game 1 of the Miami-Dallas matchup in the NBA finals generated a 10.7 overnight rating on ABC, the most for an opening game in the league's title series since 2004.Dirk tears finger tendon, plans to play Thursday
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki said he tore a tendon in his left middle finger during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Strong TV ratings for finals opener (AP)
Game 1 of the Miami-Dallas matchup in the NBA finals generated a 10.7 overnight rating on ABC, the most for an opening game in the league's title series since 2004. The network said that's up 3 percent over the numbers generated by Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics meeting in the finals last year, and up 15 percent over the opener of the Heat-Mavericks series in 2006.
Heat F Miller aggravates left shoulder injury
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller aggravated a left shoulder injury late in Tuesday's victory against the Dallas Mavericks and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, team officials said. NBA has 'productive' labor talks (AP)
Commissioner David Stern felt there was progress. Union executive director Billy Hunter says he is "hopeful." So a month before a potential lockout, there was some reason for optimism about the NBA's labor situation. Representatives of the league's owners and players met for about four hours Wednesday and will get together twice next week in Dallas as they try to negotiate a new...
Heat finish strong again in Game 1 win (AP)
The Miami Heat were maligned throughout much of the regular season for the way they struggled down the stretch of close games. That hasn't been a factor of late in these playoffs. The Heat have won five straight games, outscoring opponents in the fourth quarter of each of those contests, including Game 1 of the NBA finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Dirk: Finger 'not that sore' after tearing tendon
Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki's injured finger isn't as sore as he anticipated, giving him hope that he won't have to wear a splint for the remainder of the NBA Finals. Heat's Miller: I'm fine for Game 2 (AP)
Miami Heat reserve guard Mike Miller is back at practice, less than 24 hours after leaving the arena with his left arm in a sling. Miller said Wednesday he'll be ready for Game 2 of the NBA finals Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. He wore a sleeve on his arm during Game 1 and grimaced several times while managing six points and five rebounds in 20 minutes.
Dirk tears tendon in left middle finger (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki tore a tendon in his left middle finger during Game 1 of the NBA finals, and likely will wear a splint to protect it the rest of the series. Nowitzki was hurt trying to swipe the ball from Miami's Chris Bosh during the fourth quarter of Dallas' 92-84 loss in the opener Tuesday night.
Superstitious Terry dons '06 Heat pajamas
The Dallas Mavericks' flop against the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals isn't on Jason Terry's mind, but a piece of that series was on his body the night before Game 1 on Tuesday night.Dirk, Kidd lobbied for Stevenson as starter
Mavs stars Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd lobbied coach Rick Carlisle and owner Mark Cuban late in the season to re-insert DeShawn Stevenson into the starting lineup.Heat make surprising 11 3s in Game 1 (AP)
The Miami Heat were more than the Big Three. They unleashed some big 3s on the Dallas Mavericks, too. Combine that with winning the bench battle, and the Heat had some surprising advantages in their 92-84 victory in Game 1 of the NBA finals on Tuesday night. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all had good nights for the Heat, but the Mavericks were ready for that.
Heat rally past Mavericks to win Game 1 (AP)
Dwyane Wade's night began with a hug for his mom. It ended with an embrace from LeBron James. And the Miami Heat have struck first in the NBA finals. James scored 24 points for his first win in five finals-game appearances, Wade added 22 points and 10 rebounds and the Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks 92-84 in Game 1 of the title series on Tuesday night.
NBA nixes Bobcats' pre-lockout camp plan (AP)
With the NBA looking at a potential lockout that would wipe out July's summer leagues, the Charlotte Bobcats thought they found a way to still get a look at young players and free agents. The league had other ideas. Coach Paul Silas said Tuesday night the NBA turned down Charlotte's plans to host a multi-team, free-agent camp after this month's draft and before the collective bargaining...
Heat C Dampier active for Game 1 (AP)
Heat center Erick Dampier is active for Game 1 of the NBA finals against one of his former teams, the Dallas Mavericks. Dampier has not been in Miami's 12-man lineup at any previous point in this season's playoffs, despite being a starter at times for the team. He was with Dallas in 2006 when the Mavericks lost the finals to Miami in six games.
Heat face Mavs in Game 1 of NBA Finals
It's all come down to this: LeBron, Miami vs. Dirk, Dallas.
Bird: Comparisons with Dirk are 'an honor'
Larry Bird is rooting for the Mavs because he is a fan of Dirk Nowitzki.James honored to be back in finals (AP)
LeBron James says he's honored to be back in the NBA finals. The Miami Heat star got his first look at the finals logos on the team's home floor Monday, saying he wanted to soak up the atmosphere. He even held the championship trophy in a promotional photo shoot for ABC, which will broadcast the finals against the Dallas Mavericks starting Tuesday night.
Game 82 win gave Heat home-court edge (AP)
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will play Game 1 of the NBA finals on their home floor. They can thank Eddie House, Juwan Howard and Jamaal Magloire for that privilege. The story goes like this: On the final night of the regular season, the Miami Heat were playing against the Toronto Raptors -- and had an eye on the Dallas Mavericks.
Kidd to be oldest G to start in finals (AP)
After all the assists, steals, 3-pointers and triple-doubles, Jason Kidd has an easier path to his next entry in the NBA record book. All he has to do is show up. When the Dallas Mavericks face the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, Kidd will become the oldest guard to start a game in an NBA finals. While Dirk Nowitzki calls him a "fossil," and Shawn Marion described him as being "almost...
Wade takes part in full practice before Game 1
Dwyane Wade was able to participate fully in practice with the Miami Heat on Monday, on the eve of their NBA finals opener against the Dallas Mavericks.Wade practices in full for Heat
Dwyane Wade was able to participate fully in practice with the Miami Heat on Monday, on the eve of their NBA Finals opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Terry will erase tattoo if Mavs fail to win trophy
Jason Terry's tattoo of the Larry O'Brien Trophy could be temporary.If his Dallas Mavericks don't beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, Terry said he would have the tattoo removed from the inside of his right biceps.
Nowitzki draws raves, redefining legacy (AP)
Regardless of how the NBA finals turn out, Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will emerge with an improved reputation. Although he's a perennial All-Star and former league MVP, Nowitzki has been known strictly as a scorer. He's never been considered a leader because Dallas flopped in its last trip to the finals and was bounced in the first round of the playoffs three of the last four years.
Wade held out of contact at practice (AP)
Heat star Dwyane Wade and reserves Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller and James Jones were held out of contact portions of Sunday's practice. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says they all will practice fully Monday. Miami hosts Game 1 of the NBA finals against Dallas on Tuesday night. Spoelstra says the moves were given to ensure that everyone is "healthy going into this." The Heat spent time on...
Spoelstra gives Heat calming influence (AP)
Erik Spoelstra still has the T-shirt he tugged over his shirt-and-tie combination in Dallas five years ago on the night the Miami Heat won the NBA championship. It's never been washed. The scent of champagne remains. Back then, he was a little-known assistant for Pat Riley. The dark circles under his eyes were nowhere near as pronounced as they are now.
Wade not injured but gets day off from practice
Dwyane Wade was given Saturday's practice off by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra so the guard could get some extra rest before the start of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.James may get shot at guarding Nowitzki (AP)
It's the matchup that basketball fans might really want to see. Not Heat vs. Mavericks. LeBron vs. Dirk. There's a chance at some point in the NBA finals, which begin Tuesday when Dallas visits Miami, that Heat forward LeBron James may find himself guarding Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki. If it happens, James said he will accept the challenge.
Many veteran Mavs seeking first title (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd are at the point in their careers where the only thing they care about is winning a championship. Luckily for them, their teammates feel the same way. From Shawn Marion to Jason Terry, Tyson Chandler to Brendan Haywood, Peja Stojakovic to DeShawn Stevenson, the Dallas Mavericks are a collection of guys who've played at least 10 seasons and made tens of millions of...
Title or not, Mavs' Kidd has no plans to retire
Championship or not, Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd said he has no plans of entering retirement with one more season left on his contract.Inspired Mavs dedicate title run to injured Butler
Injured Caron Butler has been an inspiration to Mavs, who have dedicated title fun to him.Mavs don't care about facing Heat again (AP)
Mavericks stars Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry insist they don't care that their second crack at an NBA championship is coming against the Miami Heat, the team that kept them from winning it all the first time around. Terry and Nowitzki are the only holdovers from the 2006 Mavericks; Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are the only guys remaining on the Heat.
Dirk, Mavs ready for 'another crack' at Heat
No matter how fitting the chance for the Dallas Mavericks to come full circle since the 2006 Finals meltdown against the Miami Heat, forward Dirk Nowitzki has no interest in playing the revenge card.Butler 'unlikely' for NBA Finals
Don't expect Caron Butler to make a dramatic return to the Dallas Mavericks just in time to face the Miami Heat in the NBA finals.
Rose: Bulls will be hungrier next season (AP)
Derrick Rose says the Chicago Bulls will come back hungrier next season after the Miami Heat knocked them out of the playoffs. As good as they were this season, the Bulls came up short in the Eastern Conference finals. Miami won the series in five games and will play Dallas for the NBA championship. The Bulls were aiming for more after back-to-back 41-win seasons and first-round playoff exits.
Mavericks, Thunder talk after Dallas' Game 5 victory
Mavs' Butler return unlikely, but not ruled out
The Dallas Mavericks do not anticipate that Caron Butler will be able to play in the NBA Finals, although that remains a possibility.LeBron, Wade lead improbable comeback
Miami rally finishes off Chicago, sets up title matchup with Dallas.
Terry's title trophy tattoo sent message to Mavs
Guard Jason Terry was so confident the Dallas Mavericks would reach the NBA Finals this season, that he had it printed. In ink. On his body. Before the start of the 2011 regular season.Mavs not content with West title
Not Dallas, even after advancing to NBA Finals.
Mavs seek title that slipped away in '06 (AP)
For five years, Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry have lived with the regret of letting an NBA championship slip away. Next week, they get to try again. Maybe even in the same place where everything fell apart. The scene was Miami, where the Dallas Mavericks led 2-0 in the series and by 13 points with 6:34 left in Game 3.
Young Thunder not ready to reach finals (AP)
The young Oklahoma City Thunder keep getting better. They just are not ready to take that next step yet. Despite leading on the road for much of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, they couldn't extend their season after giving Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki a second chance. Nowitzki hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:14 left, after Russell Westbrook couldn't handle a rebound, and...
Mavs finish off Thunder, charge into NBA Finals
Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks are going back to the NBA Finals.Mavs' focus on 'desperate' Thunder, Finals berth
Dallas Mavericks on Game 5 vs. Oklahoma City: "We've got to muster up whatever we have and try to finish this thing."Mavs rally late again, return to finals (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks are going back to the NBA finals. Nowitzki swished a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:14 left and Shawn Marion followed with a three-point play off a steal, the pivotal plays in yet another fourth-quarter comeback, this one sending the Mavericks to a 100-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night that closed out the Western Conference...
Mavs rally again, advance to NBA Finals
Dallas rallies again to put away OKC.
Can Dirk and Dallas finish off Thunder?
Can Dirk and Dallas finish off OKC to reach Finals?
Mavs' Marion to shoot pilot with leading ladies
Shawn Marion will shoot a pilot of a reality show about the important ladies in his life.Durant on clutch misses: 'I let the city down'
Thunder's Kevin Durant takes another clutch-time hit in OT loss to MavsIt all falls apart for young Thunder
Oklahoma City's epic collapse puts Dallas on verge of Finals.
Dirk, Mavs stun Thunder in OT to take 3-1 lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.Thunder blow 15-point lead late in 4th (AP)
Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City had a 15-point lead with five minutes left and a raucous crowd ready to celebrate a series-tying victory. Instead, a longtime Thunder problem -- closing out games -- showed up again and now Oklahoma City is staring at a potential season-ending game at Dallas. The Mavericks closed regulation with a 17-2 run to send Game 4 of the Western Conference finals to overtime,...
Dirk fuels late rally as Mavs go up 3-1 (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, Jason Kidd hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Mavs shock Thunder to win Game 4 in OT
Dallas pulls off amazing rally to shock OKC in West finals.
Mavs shock Thunder to win Game 4 in OT
Dallas pulls off amazing rally to shock OKC in West finals.
Carlisle: Mavs must keep edge despite winning
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle doesn't want to follow the trend of the team that won the last game getting beat.James Harden flops in Game 3
James Harden of the Oklahoma City Thunder decided to ruin every good grace he built up in Game 2 by pulling a Vlade Divac after Tyson Chandler of the Dallas Mavericks swings an elbow during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA playoffs.
Carlisle says Thunder 'D' may have crossed line
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle says the Thunder defense may have gotten away with a few plays.Poor shooting dooms Thunder in Game 3 (AP)
By the time Kevin Durant and the Thunder found their shooting touch, it was too late. Oklahoma City shot 29 percent in the first half and didn't make a 3-pointer until 35 seconds remained in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder's surge fell short and they lost 93-87 on Saturday night to fall behind in the series 2-1.
Mavs ask NBA to rescind Chandler technical
The Mavs have asked the NBA to rescind a technical foul called on Tyson Chandler in Game 3.Thunder paying price for inexperience
OKC's youth not enough to compete with Dallas.
Benches making huge impact on playoffs (AP)
Second-stringers are not playing second-fiddle in these NBA playoffs. Only midway through the conference finals, there's already been 22 instances of reserves scoring at least 20 points in this postseason. That's the most since 1992, when it happened 28 times in the entire playoffs. Whether it was Jason Terry's 32 points in Dallas' series-clincher over the Lakers, Taj Gibson's...
Haywood worried by Mavs' D, not Durant dunk
It's the Mavericks' defense, not the Kevin Durant dunk, that has Brendan Haywood frustrated.Mavericks hold off Thunder, take 2-1 series lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars and the Dallas Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a 93-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.Mavs hold on to win, reclaim home court (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars and the Dallas Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a 93-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. The Mavericks, who tied with Miami for the league's best road record during the regular season, won for the fourth straight...
Mavs' Carlisle: Thunder 'better than the Lakers'
Rick Carlisle says the Thunder are the best team that the Mavs have played in playoffs.Source: Westbrook 'benched' after botched play
Russell Westbrook's angry bench tirade late in the third quarter of Game 2 of the Oklahoma City-Dallas series Thursday stemmed from a botched play, according to a person with direct knowledge of the incident.Carlisle: Mavs 'fortunate' to have won Game 1
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle says his team is lucky to be tied 1-1, and not in an 0-2 hole.Mavs' Cuban complains to officiating supervisor
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban voices displeasure over Game 2 officiating to referee supervisor.Mavs aim to tighten defense in Game 3 (AP)
From having a long layoff to riding their superstar to a victory in their first game back, the Dallas Mavericks fell into some bad habits. They took the Oklahoma City Thunder too lightly. That turned them lazy and sloppy, especially on defense. At least, that's how center Tyson Chandler explains why his club is heading to Oklahoma City with the Western Conference finals tied at one game apiece...
Thunder PG Westbrook on benching: 'I'm good'
All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook insists that it wasn't difficult to watch the entire fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 2 win from the bench. Harden, reserves power Thunder in 4th (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, knotting the Western Conference finals at one game each. Durant was as tough to guard as ever, but the real difference was Harden and the bench coming up big, especially down the stretch.
Thunder bounce back to even series with Mavs
Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, knotting the Western Conference finals at one game each.Nowitzki gets little help as Mavs lose (AP)
After a sensational start to the Western Conference finals, Dirk Nowitzki's late charge wasn't able to save the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2. Nowitzki scored 16 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks lost to the Thunder 106-100 to even the series at a win apiece heading into Game 2 on Saturday night in Oklahoma City.
Nowitzki: It doesn't matter who guards me
Dirk Nowitzki is a humble superstar, but there's no doubt that he possesses a superstar's swagger when it comes to defending him: "It doesn't really matter who's on me. ... I've been attacking no matter who's on me."Mavs on epic streak against spread
Not only will the Dallas Mavericks take the floor Thursday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals looking to take a 2-0 series lead over Oklahoma City, but also on the line will be a 15-game winning streak against the spread.
Durant nets 24 as Thunder even series
OKC evens series with Game 2 win in Dallas.
Mavs go for 2-0 lead on Thunder
Durant and Dirk square off again in Dallas.
Bloodied Marion sparks Mavs in Game 1 victory
An elbow by Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins bloodied Shawn Marion's nose and dazed the Dallas forward. It did not, however, keep the Mavericks forward off the floor for one second. Dallas Mavericks Oklahoma City Thunder talk after NBA Western Conference finals Game 1
Dirk dynamite for Dallas in Game 1
Dirk's perfect FTs, 48 points lift Mavs to 1-0 lead
Dirk Nowitzki showed no rust from a long layoff, making 10 of his first 11 shots and an NBA playoff-record 24 straight free throws on the way to 48 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-112 victory over the Thunder in Game 1 on Tuesday.OKC's Perkins: I don't like Mavs' Chandler
Kendrick Perkins and Tyson Chandler can't even agree on whether there is bad blood between the big men.Carlisle upset at Mavs' D after Game 1 win
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle is perturbed that Oklahoma City scored 112 points, the first time a foe has hit triple digits against Dallas this postseason.Dirk's 48, 24-24 FT shooting lift Mavs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki showed no rust from a long layoff, making 10 of his first 11 shots and an NBA playoff-record 24 straight free throws on the way to 48 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. Nowitzki was impossible for the Thunder to cover.
Dirk outduels Durant in Mavericks' win
Dirk and Dallas outduel Durant and OKC in Game 1.
Older Mavericks to meet maturing Thunder (AP)
The Western Conference finals between the Mavericks and the Thunder is filled with contrasts. Dallas has Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and a bunch of other guys in their 30s. Oklahoma City is led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and a bunch of other guys in their 20s. The Mavericks will be playing for the first time in nine days.
Kidd feels urgency of Mavs' playoff run (AP)
Jason Kidd is determined to make the most of what could be his last chance to finally win an NBA title. The last two days, the 38-year-old point guard has been the last member of the Dallas Mavericks to leave the court after practice. Kidd reached the NBA finals in 2002 and '03 with the New Jersey Nets.
Kobe already shifting Lakers focus to 2011-12
Having had several days to let the Dallas Mavericks' unceremonious sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers sink in, Kobe Bryant was able to find a silver lining to having the season end so unexpectedly: He has more time to prepare for next season.Jackson probably won't coach again (AP)
Phil Jackson imagines himself exploring the southern tropics next winter, or maybe circumnavigating the globe on a motorcycle. The Los Angeles Lakers' retiring coach doesn't imagine returning to an NBA bench. At least not right now. Jackson wrapped up his tenure with the Lakers on Wednesday, three days after the two-time champions were swept out of the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavs coach Carlisle OK with waiting game (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are early in a seven- or nine-day wait for the start of the Western Conference finals. That's nothing for coach Rick Carlisle. He once went 11 days between series. It was 2004 and Carlisle was coaching the Indiana Pacers. They wrapped up a first-round sweep of the Boston Celtics on a Sunday, then had to sit around until a week from Thursday because the series that decided...
Barea has no hard feelings toward Bynum (AP)
Dallas guard J.J. Barea says he doesn't hold any animosity toward Lakers center Andrew Bynum after their ugly collision. Bynum elbowed Barea in the chest while the guard was in the air for a layup in Game 4 of their playoff series. He hit the floor hard, Bynum was ejected and on Tuesday was suspended for the first five games of next season.
Mavs' Barea not angry at Bynum for foul
Dallas guard J.J. Barea says he doesn't hold any animosity toward Lakers center Andrew Bynum after their ugly collision.
Former player Traylor dies at 34 (AP)
Former NBA and University of Michigan player Robert "Tractor" Traylor has died. He was 34. Police in San Juan, Puerto Rico, said in a statement he was found dead Wednesday on the bedroom floor of his oceanfront apartment. Police and Traylor's team, the Bayamon Cowboys, said he had been missing for a few days and apparently died from a heart attack.
Mavs' Barea says he accepts Bynum's apology
J.J. Barea said he accepts Andrew Bynum's apology. Bynum very sorry for hard foul on Barea (AP)
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has apologized profusely for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea during Los Angeles' final playoff game. Bynum suspects he'll be suspended to start next season. Bynum was ejected for throwing a flying elbow at Barea during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 36-point loss in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series last Sunday.
Sources: Warriors eyeing Brown, Mavs' Casey
Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown and Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey will receive two of the first interviews that the Golden State Warriors conduct in their search to replace Keith Smart, according to sources close to the process.Mavs' Butler impresses in rehab; no return date
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said Caron Butler is making progress, but he wouldn't say if he will make it back for the West finals.Bynum suspended for flagrant foul
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended for the first five games of next season for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea in Los Angeles' final playoff game.
Mavs hungry for more after devouring Lakers
The Mavericks are hungry for more after they devoured the Lakers in a sweep.Lakers heading into uncertain new era (AP)
Jerry Buss has always tolerated big egos, distracted players and huge luxury-tax bills as long as his Los Angeles Lakers were annual contenders for the NBA title. With the Lakers' threepeat quest abruptly over after seven miserable days in May, the owner must decide how much of this smoldering wreck he'll keep, and how much it will cost.
Carlisle: Nowitzki is top 10 player in NBA history
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle on Dirk Nowitzki: "In my opinion, he's a top 10 player in NBA history because of the uniqueness of his game and how he's carried this franchise on his back for over a decade."Witz: Lakers championship dreams slashed
Lakers' season, likely Jackson's career, end at Dallas with stunning sweep.
Terry's hot shooting helps Mavs advance (AP)
Jason Terry made his first 3-point attempt Sunday. Then he connected again, and again, and again. Once Terry got going, the Dallas Mavericks were on their way to the conference finals. There was nothing this group of Los Angeles Lakers could do about it. "(Terry's) shotmaking was breathtaking," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.
Mavs' sweep ends Lakers' chance at three-peat
Jason Terry tied an NBA playoff record with nine 3-pointers and the Dallas Mavericks matched another postseason mark with 20 3's, powering them to a 122-86 victory over the Lakers on Sunday and a sweep of their second-round series.Mavs rout chippy Lakers to finish sweep (AP)
So long, Phil. So long, chances for another Lakers three-peat. Hello, Western Conference finals for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason Terry tied an NBA postseason record with nine 3-pointers and the Mavericks matched a league playoff mark with 20 3s on their way to a 122-86 victory over the Lakers on Sunday and a sweep of their second-round series against the most successful coach in NBA...
Terry on his Mavs future: 'I want to retire here'
Jason Terry wants to retire as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.Mavs prez: 'Next to impossible' Butler will return
Caron Butler's return to the Mavericks most likely will have to wait until next season.Kobe on Mavs' 3-0 lead: 'We're going to win'
Despite his team's 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference semifinals after the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-92 on Friday, Kobe Bryant remains steadfast in his thinking: The Lakers can win this thing.Mavs rally to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination. Dallas trailed by seven points with 5:05 left and was getting shredded inside by a new-look Lakers lineup featuring three...
Dirk, Mavs take commanding series lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination.
Lakers try to avoid 0-3 hole in Dallas
Lakers will be in dire straits if they lose Game 3 in Dallas.
More Odom has Mavericks concerned for Gm. 3
The Dallas Mavericks don't necessarily think that Ron Artest's suspension will hurt the Los Angeles Lakers during Game 3 on Wednesday night.Starter for suspended Artest unclear (AP)
According to the league-mandated pregame information released by the Lakers, Kobe Bryant will replace the suspended Ron Artest at small forward, with Shannon Brown starting at shooting guard for Game 3 of their series against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. According to Lamar Odom, he expects to start in Artest's place.
Mavs stun Lakers again, lead series 2-0 (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Shawn Marion added 14 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the erratic Los Angeles Lakers 93-81 in Game 2 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 second-round lead over the two-time defending champions with consecutive road wins. Jason Kidd scored 10 points for the Mavericks, who pushed the Lakers halfway to playoff elimination with Nowitzki's stellar shooting, another...
Artest suspended for Game 3 vs. Mavs
Lakers forward Ron Artest has been suspended from Game 3 of Los Angeles' second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
Lakers confident despite 2-0 hole vs. Mavericks
A confident, cheery and somewhat defiant Lakers team took to the practice court Thursday less than 24 hours after falling behind 2-0 in their Western Conference semifinals series with the Dallas Mavericks.Sources: Rockets to interview Mavericks' Casey
Houston Rockets officials have scheduled a Thursday night interview in Dallas with Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey about their coaching vacancy, according to sources close to the process.Lakers' Artest could be suspended (AP)
Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble, and they know it. The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Dallas Mavericks going into Game 3 of their second-round series on Friday night, having lost both games in Los Angeles. While three teams in NBA history have won a seven-game series after losing the first two at home, no team has rallied from an 0-3 deficit.
Mavs rally to take Game 1 from Lakers (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points and hit two go-ahead free throws with 19.5 seconds left before Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant made a crucial turnover, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a 96-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Nowitzki had 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who dramatically came back from a 16-point deficit in the second...
2011 NBA playoffs: Kobe Bryant "highly concerned" about Dallas Mavericks after Game 1
The Dallas Mavericks might have planted a seed of doubt in the two-time defending champions' minds while stealing Game 1 and homecourt advantage away from the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would improve Los Angeles Dodgers
Lakers coach Phil Jackson thinks that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban should buy the Dodgers.2011 NBA Playoffs: Kobe Bryant still limping as Los Angeles Lakers prep for Dallas Mavericks
Before the Los Angeles Lakers begin their second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, there continues to be some second guessing about the state of guard Kobe Bryant's sprained left ankle.Dirk, Mavs beat Blazers, advance to 2nd round
Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a furious Portland comeback to beat the Trail Blazers 103-96 Thursday night and take the first-round playoff series in six games.Blazers face Game 6 elimination by Mavs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a furious Portland comeback to beat the Trail Blazers 103-96 Thursday night and take the first-round playoff series in six games. The Mavericks advanced to face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, who beat New Orleans 98-80 Thursday night to take that first-round series.
2011 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler optimistic he can return for playoff series against Los Angeles Lakers
Mavericks' Caron Butler optimistic he can return for playoff series against Lakers.Mavs enjoy win, set sights on Lakers (AP)
The verbal jabbing of Phil Jackson and the mind games with Ron Artest will begin soon enough. First, Mark Cuban wanted a day to celebrate his Dallas Mavericks making it to the second round to face the Los Angeles Lakers. Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Mavs to a 103-96 win over Portland in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Mavericks regain control after meltdown (AP)
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Dallas Mavericks recovered from the embarrassment of squandering a 23-point lead against the Trail Blazers, taking command of their first-round playoff series with a determined victory at home. Now they must break this season's losing tradition at the Rose Garden and exorcise the demons of playoffs past to get past the Blazers.
NBA playoffs 2011: Bad blood between Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers
The bad blood is flowing as the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers head into Game 6 of their Western Conference playoff series.Blazers go cold in fourth as Mavs seize 3-2 lead
Holding another double-digit lead going into the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks found a great way to protect it. They just stood and watched the Portland Trail Blazers miss 10 straight shots.Mavs avoid late collapse, take 3-2 lead (AP)
Holding another double-digit lead going into the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks found a great way to protect it. They just stood and watched the Portland Trail Blazers miss 10 straight shots. Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Mavericks avoided another late collapse to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-82 Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their...
Mavs handle Blazers to take 3-2 lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Mavericks avoided another late collapse to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-82 Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.
Mark Cuban won't 'beg' for fans after Dallas Mavericks' meltdown
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said watching his team melt down in Game 4 wasn't as painful afterward as he figured it would be, and he invited fans skeptical of the franchise's playoff history to feel free to jump off the bandwagon.Cuban gripes about refs in Game 4 loss (AP)
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes officials missed two crucial calls during Dallas' 18-point meltdown during the fourth quarter of a Game 4 loss to Portland. He's so sure of it, he's "absolutely" willing to be fined for voicing his complaints. "Just so that it's on the record," he said before Game 5 on Monday night.
Cuban gripes about officiating in Game 4
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says officials missed two crucial calls during Dallas' 18-point meltdown during the fourth quarter of a Game 4 loss to Portland.
Mavericks choke away Game 4 to Blazers
Dallas choke job hands Blazers key Game 4 win.
Down 23, Blazers even series with Mavs (AP)
Brandon Roy's go-ahead bank shot with 39.2 seconds left capped Portland's 23-point second half comeback and the Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 84-82 on Saturday night, evening the first-round playoff series at two games apiece. Roy, who has struggled to find his place on the team since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on both knees in January, had 18 of his 24 points in the fourth...
Dallas Mavericks F Caron Butler cleared for contact, practice
Dallas Mavericks small forward Caron Butler has been cleared for contact and will begin practicing next week.Blazers look to even up series against Dallas
Portland tries to keep momentum going in Game 4.
Roy leads Blazers' rally past Mavericks
Brandon Roy go-ahead bank shot with 39.2 seconds left capped Portland's 23-point second half comeback and the Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 84-82 on Saturday, evening the first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
Matthews, Blazers edge Mavs, trail 2-1 in series
Wesley Matthews had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Mavericks 97-92 on Thursday night to narrow Dallas' lead in the first-round playoff series to 2-1.Matthews. Blazers cut Mavs' lead to 2-1 (AP)
Wesley Matthews had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Mavericks 97-92 on Thursday night to narrow Dallas' lead in the first-round playoff series to 2-1. Jason Terry had 29 points coming off the bench early for the Mavericks, including five 3-pointers. The Blazers led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, but Dirk Nowitzki hit consecutive jumpers to make it 87-81...
Cuban: Object hit me in face in Portland (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he was struck in the face by an unknown object during Thursday night's playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Cuban told reporters afterward he did not know what the object was, and he was unhurt by it. He also praised the security at the Rose Garden.
Report: Cuban struck in face with object
Dallas owner Mark Cuban was struck in the face by an object thrown at the Rose Garden during the Mavericks' Game 3 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, ESPNDallas.com reported.
NBA playoffs 2011: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hit in face by object thrown from stands during Game 3.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was hit in the face by an object thrown from the stands during Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers.Sources: Houston Rockets get OK to interview Dallas Mavericks' Dwane Casey
The Rockets have received permission to interview Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey, according to sources close to the situation.Roy apologizes for comments after Game 2
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has apologized for his comments about playing time after the second game of Portland's playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, saying they resulted from frustration.
Matthews scores 25 to lead Trail Blazers
Wesley Matthews had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Mavericks 97-92 on Thursday night to narrow Dallas' lead in the first-round playoff series to 2-1.
2011 NBA Playoffs: Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers apologizes for postgame comments
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has apologized for his comments about playing time after the second game of Portland's playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, saying they resulted from frustration.Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy 'hurt' by not playing against Mavs
Brandon Roy is disappointed that the Blazers aren't playing him in their series against the Mavericks.Mavericks head to Portland with 2-0 edge (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers off guard. First it was Jason Kidd, then it was Peja Stojakovic -- as if defending Dirk Nowitzki wasn't enough. The surprising success of those two veterans has put the Mavs in control as they head to Portland with a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Blazers.
Mavs claim 2-0 lead over Blazers, 101-89 (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers must feel like they are in an NBA time warp. First they got beaten by Jason Kidd, now Kidd and Peja Stojakovic. Even the Dallas Mavericks are feeling the retro mood. They're up 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time since 2006. Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Kidd continued his surprising scoring surge with 18...
Dirk nets 33 points as Mavs take 2-0 lead
Peja Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Jason Kidd continued showing off a surprising scoring touch with 18 points, powering the Dallas Mavericks to a 101-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
NBA playoffs 2011: Referee Danny Crawford assigned to Game 2 of Dallas Mavericks-Portland Trail Blazers series
As far as Dallas conspiracy theories go, referee Danny Crawford working Mavericks playoff games ranks right up there with who shot J.R. Ewing.Mavs draw nemesis referee for Game 2 (AP)
The officiating in Game 2 of the Portland-Dallas series was already going to be scrutinized after Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was fined $35,000 for his comments about the opener. The Mavericks found out that Tuesday night's officiating crew included Dan Crawford. Dallas was 2-18 in playoff games where he has been a referee.
NBA fines Blazers coach McMillan $35k
Portland coach Nate McMillan has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for disparaging comments about the officiating in Game 1 of the Trail Blazers' playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks.
2011 NBA Playoffs: Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan fined for comments about officiating after Game 1 vs. Dallas Mavericks
Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was fined $35,000 for his comments about the officiating after his team's Game 1 loss to the Mavericks.NBA fines Blazers coach McMillan $35,000 (AP)
Portland coach Nate McMillan has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for disparaging comments about the officiating in Game 1 of the Trail Blazers' playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. McMillan was angry because Dallas took 29 free throws and his team took 13. Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki had 13 free throws in the fourth quarter alone, helping lead Dallas to an 89-81 victory.
2011 NBA Playoffs: Portland Trail Blazers' Nate McMillan upset about officiating in Game 1 vs. Dallas Mavericks
Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was perturbed about the free throw disparity, particularly in the fourth quarter, in Game 1 versus the Dallas Mavericks.Dirk explodes in 4th to rally Mavs past Blazers
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks defeated Portland 89-81 Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.Nowitzki's 28 rally Mavs past Blazers (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks defeated Portland 89-81 Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series. Even though Nowitzki struggled from the field most of the night, making only 7 of 20 shots, he came through when the Mavericks needed him most.
Dallas Mavericks' Rodrigue Beaubois to sit Game 1 with foot sprain
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Rodrigue Beaubois, a starter until being benched in the regular-season finale, will not play in Saturday night's first-round Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a sprained left foot.Mavs run past Hornets, wait on Lakers for seed
Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 of his 32 points in the decisive third quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-89 victory over the Hornets in the season finale Wednesday night.Mavs rip Hornets, await 1st-round foes (AP)
After playing the entire regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets still don't know where they are headed for the playoffs. Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 of his 32 points in the decisive third quarter, leading the Mavericks to a 121-89 victory over the Hornets in the season finale on Wednesday night -- and leaving both teams waiting for their playoff seed and first-round foe to be...
Dirk powers Mavs in season finale
After playing the entire regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets still don't know where they are headed for the playoffs.
Dallas Mavericks' Peja Stojakovic will sit out against the New Orleans Hornets because of personal reasons
Dallas' Peja Stojakovic sat out against the New Orleans Hornets because of personal reasons.Hornets stumbling into playoffs (AP)
Although Hornets coach Monty Williams says he'll be smart about how much he plays his starters in Wednesday night's regular-season finale at Dallas, he wants his team to look a lot more competitive than they have recently. Williams and several Hornets players say they're concerned about their form following double-digit losses to Memphis on Sunday and Utah on Monday.
OT win puts Mavs alone in 2nd in West (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 98-91 in overtime Monday night to move a half game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Shawn Marion and Jason Terry scored 21 points each, and Tyson Chandler grabbed 12 rebounds for the Mavericks, who snapped a three-game road losing streak by beating Houston for...
Lakers' skid at 5 after loss to Thunder (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their fifth straight loss, 120-106 on Sunday night. James Harden added 16 points and Serge Ibaka 15 for the Thunder, who moved a game behind the Lakers and Dallas with two remaining in the race for the No.
Mavs stay alive in race for No. 2 seed (AP)
The recent losing streak is history. The more-recent spat is buried. With the regular season winding down, the Dallas Mavericks are tuning up nicely for the playoffs. Jason Kidd returned from a two-game layoff to spark a strong start and the Mavs were hardly challenged the rest of the way in a 115-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, keeping alive hopes of snagging the No.
Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd ready to return to lineup after two-game rest
Jason Kidd, declaring himself fresh and fit for the playoffs after Saturday's practice, will return to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Sunday night after taking a two-game hiatus to rest his 38-year-old body.Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler set to play; Jason Kidd might sit out
Tyson Chandler said he's going to play for the Mavs Friday night, but Jason Kidd might sit.Mavs end 4-game skid, still 3rd in West (AP)
Corey Brewer took advantage of a rare start by scoring 20 points and Peja Stojakovic scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to keep their hold on the Western Conference playoff race. The Mavs had lost four straight since beating the Clippers a week ago Wednesday and would've slipped to the fourth seed...
Mavs come from behind to defeat Clips
Corey Brewer took advantage of a rare start by scoring 20 points and Peja Stojakovic scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to keep their hold on the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas Mavericks' Rick Carlisle: Denver Nuggets' George Karl's jab 'great motivation' for Mavs
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Nuggets coach George Karl's quote would be good bulletin-board material.Denver Nuggets' George Karl wants Dallas Mavericks, not Oklahoma City Thunder in playoffs
Nuggets coach George Karl says he would rather face the Mavs than the Thunder in the playoffs.Mavs problems continue despite return home
A return to Dallas doesn't solve Mavs' problems.
Nuggets continue to surge without 'Melo
The Denver Nuggets are soaring. The Dallas Mavericks are sinking.
Smith's late flurry gets Nuggets by Mavs (AP)
J.R. Smith broke a tie in the final minutes with a layup and immediately followed with a jumper, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 104-96 victory over the struggling and short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Smith scored 23 points, seven after Dallas tied it at 94 with 2:51 left. Kenyon Martin added 18 as the Nuggets won for the seventh time in eight games.
Mavs' Chandler, Kidd out vs. Nuggets (AP)
Tyson Chandler and Jason Kidd are sitting out the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Denver Nuggets. Chandler is getting over a back injury sustained in the previous game. Kidd is being held out to make sure the 38-year-old point guard is as refreshed as possible going into the playoffs. Coach Rick Carlisle said Chandler is "getting close to playing, but he's not there yet." He...
Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler "extremely unlikely" to play in first round of playoffs
Caron Butler, who ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee a little more than three months ago, is "extremely unlikely" to play for the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs, coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday.Injury may keep Tyson Chandler out of Dallas Mavericks game
Tyson Chandler may miss Wednesday's Mavericks game with a bruised tailbone.Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd to sit out games to rest for playoffs
Jason Kidd, who has played every game this season for the Dallas Mavericks, could sit as many as two of the remaining five regular-season games to rest up for the playoffs.Ellis helps Warriors defeat Mavs, avoid sweep
Monta Ellis had 32 points, David Lee added 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 99-92 on Saturday night to deliver a big blow to the Mavericks' chances of moving up to second in the Western Conference.Warriors blow past Mavs in second half
Monta Ellis had 32 points, David Lee added 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 99-92 on Saturday night to deliver a big blow to the Mavericks' chances of moving up to second in the Western Conference.
Blazers best road-weary Mavericks 104-96 (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 19 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of the road-weary Dallas Mavericks for a 104-96 victory on Sunday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points for the Blazers, who have won eight straight at home. Overall, Portland has won seven of its last 10 as it jockeys for playoff position in the Western Conference.
Mavs C Chandler out due to sore back (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler won't play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night because of a sore lower back. It is just the seventh game the 7-foot-1 veteran has missed this season. Brendan Haywood will start in his place. Chandler is averaging 10.2 points and 9.3 rebounds this season for Dallas, which has already clinched a playoff spot.
Dallas Mavericks without Tyson Chandler (lower back) vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler will sit out Sunday's potential first-round playoff preview against the Trail Blazers due to lower back pain. Mavs lose ground for No. 2 spot in West (AP)
Any chance the Dallas Mavericks had of moving up to second in the Western Conference playoff race is likely over. They can thank Monta Ellis for that. Ellis shook off pain in his strained right ankle to score 32 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 99-92 on Saturday night to deliver a crushing blow to the Mavericks' chances of improving their playoff seeding.
Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes serves ban, wants Dallas Mavericks rematch
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes was back on the court with his teammates less than 24 hours after serving a one-game suspension on Friday for escalating an on-court altercation during Thursday's game between the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes suspended for fighting with Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been suspended one game without pay after getting into a fight with Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks.Lakers' Barnes banned 1 game for fight (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been suspended one game without pay after getting into a fight with Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks. NBA vice president Stu Jackson announced the suspension Friday. The altercation occurred during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 110-82 win over Dallas on Thursday night, when Terry delivered a two-handed shove to the back of Lakers guard Steve...
Lakers' Barnes suspended one game
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been suspended one game without pay after getting into a fight with Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks.
4 ejected as surging Lakers rout Mavs (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-82 in a testy affair in which four players were ejected Thursday night. In what was a possible preview of a second-round playoff matchup, this one had a postseason flair to it.
Dirk leads Mavs past Clips for 5th straight win
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-100 Wednesday, improving the NBA's best road record to 27-10 with their fifth straight win.Mavericks rally in 4th to beat Clippers (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-100 Wednesday, improving the NBA's best road record to 27-10 with their fifth straight win. Nowitzki missed the first of two free throws midway through the period, snapping his streak of 74 in a row -- longest in the league this season -- that dated to the fourth quarter...
Jason Terry, Phil Jackson keep tossing Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks barbs
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have gone back and forth on the court this season, splitting their first two games, and the banter spouting from both sides off the court has followed suit. Dallas Mavericks backup point guard J.J. Barea dating former Miss Universe
Dallas Mavericks backup point guard J.J. Barea has got a good thing going with Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Universe 2006 from Puerto Rico.JJ Barea dating out his league
Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea dating former Miss Universe.
Mavs deal Suns blow to playoff chances (AP)
Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night that may have dropped the curtains on the Suns' hopes for a playoff berth. Phoenix led most of the ugly game and it was tied at 83 after Jared Dudley's 14-footer in the lane with 1:37 to play.
Kidd hits late 3-pointers to sink Suns
Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night that may have dropped the curtains on the Suns' hopes for a playoff berth.
Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion playing despite badly bent finger
Mavs forward Shawn Marion is continuing to play despite his finger being awkwardly bent.Docs 'manipulate' Gortat's broken nose
The Phoenix Suns say doctors ''manipulated'' Marcin Gortat's broken nose back into place on Saturday and he is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks complete season sweep of Jazz (AP)
Reserve Jason Terry scored five of his 22 points in a 13-0 fourth-quarter run to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-77 victory Saturday night over Utah and hand the slumping Jazz their fifth straight loss. The win gave the Mavs their first series sweep of the Jazz since the 2004-2005 season. Dirk Nowitzki added 19 points and ran his consecutive free throw mark to 72.
Mavericks rout fading Jazz to cap season sweep
Reserve Jason Terry scored five of his 22 points in a 13-0 fourth-quarter run to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-77 victory Saturday night over Utah and hand the slumping Jazz their fifth straight loss.Nose fixed, Suns C Gortat may face Mavs (AP)
The Phoenix Suns say doctors "manipulated" Marcin Gortat's broken nose back into place on Saturday and he is questionable for Sunday's NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Suns' Polish center sustained a nasal fracture when his nose banged in to the back of teammate Steve Nash's head in the fourth quarter of Friday's home loss to the New Orleans Hornets.
Marcin Gortat of Phoenix Suns has broken nose 'manipulated', may play Sunday
The Phoenix Suns say doctors "manipulated" Marcin Gortat's broken nose back into place on Saturday and he is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks.Mavs post 11th straight 50-win season (AP)
With the game slipping away against one of the NBA's worst teams, the Dallas Mavericks turned to their reliable fourth-quarter duo of Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry. Nowitzki had 30 points and 11 rebounds, Terry contributed 18 points, and the Mavericks rallied down the stretch for a 104-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, giving Dallas 50 wins for the 11th straight...
Mavs top Wolves for 11 straight 50-win seasons
Dirk Nowitzki had 30 points and 11 rebounds, Jason Terry added 18 points and the Mavericks rallied in the fourth quarter for a 104-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, giving Dallas 50 wins for the 11th straight season.Nowitzki scores 30 to lead Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki had 30 points and 11 rebounds, Jason Terry added 18 points and the Mavericks rallied in the fourth quarter for a 104-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, giving Dallas 50 wins for the 11th straight season.
Ex-Dallas Mavericks great Mark Aguirre collapses, hospitalized
Former Mavericks great Mark Aguirre collapsed at a fitness center on Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital.Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban not into trying to purchase New York Mets
Mark Cuban said Monday that he doesn't have much interest in trying to buy the New York Mets.Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban not into trying to purchase New York Mets
Mark Cuban said Monday that he doesn't have much interest in trying to buy the New York Mets.Dirk Nowitzki eyes return to Germany for 2012 Olympic run if potential NBA lockout drags
Dirk Nowitzki eyes return to Germany for 2012 Olympic run if potential NBA lockout drags.Mavs get Stojakovic back, rout Warriors (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points, Peja Stojakovic added 17, and Dallas Mavericks got back on track with a 101-73 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Stojakovic returned from a six-game absence due to a stiff neck and went 5 for 8 from behind the 3-point arc to give the Mavs a long-distance threat they've been missing.
Shawn Marion out, Peja Stojakovic active for Dallas Mavericks
Shawn Marion out, Peja Stojakovic active for Dallas Mavericks.Jason Kidd would consider retirement if lockout wipes out 2011-12 NBA season
Jason Kidd would consider retirement if a lockout wipes out the 2011-12 NBA season.Spurs rest Duncan, beat sliding Bobcats (AP)
Steve Novak scored 19 points while Tim Duncan took his first game off all season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-98 on Saturday night. The Spurs let the 34-year-old Duncan rest a night after they really needed him in a win over Dallas. They managed fine without him against the sliding Bobcats, who have dropped three in a row and nine of their last 11.
Brendan Haywood to return for Dallas Mavericks after sitting out two
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Friday morning that center Brendan Haywood is expected to play in Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion hurts right wrist against San Antonio Spurs; X-rays negative
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion hurt his right wrist against the San Antonio Spurs. X-rays were negative, and he's listed as day to day.Big Three score 80 , propel Spurs past Mavs
Tony Parker scored 33 points, Manu Ginobili had 25 and Tim Duncan added 22, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.Rested Spurs bounce back, beat Mavericks (AP)
Tony Parker scored 33 points, Manu Ginobili had 25 and Tim Duncan added 22, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Playing for the first time since losing to Miami by 30 on Monday night, the Spurs looked hungry and rested from the start, jumping ahead by 18 early in the second quarter.
Spurs battle Mavs in Dallas
Mavs rally from 18 down, defeat Warriors (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from 18 points down to beat the Golden State Warriors 112-106 on Wednesday night. Jason Terry scored 19 points and Rodrigue Beaubois had 18 to help the Mavericks score 15 consecutive points in the fourth quarter and pull away for the victory.
Dirk drops 34 as Mavericks rally past Warriors
Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from 18 points down to beat the Golden State Warriors 112-106 on Wednesday night.Aldridge, Roy lead Blazers over Mavs (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 30 points and Brandon Roy added 21 off the bench, including a key jumper with less than a minute to go, as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-101 on Tuesday night. The Blazers led 100-94 with 3:50 left, but Jason Terry's basket narrowed it to 100-99.
Aldridge, Roy too much for Mavs
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 30 points and Brandon Roy added 21 off the bench, including a key jumper with less than a minute to go, as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-101 on Tuesday night.
Peja Stojakovic not on Dallas Mavericks trip, out 2 more games
Peja Stojakovic will not make the Mavericks' road trip due to neck and back issues.Kobe Bryant hurts ankle in Los Angeles Lakers' game against Dallas Mavericks
Kobe Bryant has left the Lakers' game at Dallas after coming down awkwardly on his ankle.Bryant tweaks ankle but Lakers beat Mavs (AP)
Kobe Bryant overcame a sore ankle to score 16 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 96-91 on Saturday night. Bryant shot just 6 of 20, yet scored six points and assisted on the other basket in a 9-0 run late in the second quarter that snapped a tie and put the Lakers ahead to stay in the matchup of Western Conference powers -- and a potential playoff preview.
Bryant leaves game with sprained ankle
Kobe Bryant has left the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Dallas after coming down awkwardly on his ankle.
Lakers' Jackson: Cuban's mouth cost Mavs (AP)
Phil Jackson and Mark Cuban just can't help themselves. Either the Los Angeles Lakers coach or the Dallas Mavericks owner seemingly always has a jab for the other one, especially when their teams play. Before the Lakers played in Dallas on Saturday night, Jackson said he believes the outspoken owner's criticism of referees might have cost the Mavericks the 2006 NBA finals against the Miami...
Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson: Mark Cuban's ref bashing cost Dallas Mavericks
Phil Jackson said Mark Cuban's ref bashing cost the Mavs.Lakers win important game in Dallas
Kobe Bryant overcame a sore ankle to score 16 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 96-91 on Saturday night.
NBA rescinds Amare's tech, 1-game ban (AP)
The NBA has rescinded Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul, making him eligible to play in the New York Knicks' next game. Stoudemire was whistled for would have been his 16th technical of the season on Thursday in the Knicks' 127-109 loss in Dallas. He and the Mavericks' Brendan Haywood were called for offsetting technicals in the second quarter.
Mavericks respond to coach, rout Knicks (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Shawn Marion had 22 and Jason Terry 21 and the Dallas Mavericks proved themselves to their coach by beating the New York Knicks 127-109 Thursday night. Dallas had lost two of its past three games, with coach Rick Carlisle calling his Mavericks "soft" after they blew a seven-point lead in the final minute in New Orleans the night before.
Dirk, Mavs come out firing, cruise past Knicks
Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Shawn Marion had 22 and Jason Terry 21 and the Dallas Mavericks proved themselves to their coach by beating the New York Knicks 127-109 Thursday night.Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle calls team "soft"; players take exception
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle pulled no punches, and perhaps even dropped one on his club below the belt by calling his team "soft" after a loss to the New Orleans Hornets.Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion (ribs) in, Peja Stojakovic out; New York Knicks' Chauncey Billups out
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ribs) was in the starting lineup for Peja Stojakovic (stiff neck) against the New York Knicks, who are without Chauncey Billups (thigh) for the sixth straight game.Nowitzki leads Mavericks to easy win
Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Shawn Marion had 22 and Jason Terry 21 and the Dallas Mavericks proved themselves to their coach by beating the New York Knicks 127-109 Thursday night.
Belinelli fined for hard foul on Marion
The NBA fined Hornets guard Marco Belinelli $10,000 on Thursday for his flagrant foul on Shawn Marion during New Orleans' 93-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks a night earlier.
Hornets' Belinelli fined $10K for foul (AP)
The NBA has fined Hornets guard Marco Belinelli $10,000 for his flagrant foul on Shawn Marion during New Orleans' 93-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson, who announced the fine on Thursday, says the foul, initially ruled a flagrant foul, penalty one, has been upgraded by the league to a penalty two.
New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul sidelined Wednesday vs. Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul will miss his second straight game when the New Orleans Hornets host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.Hornets shock Mavs with 8-0 run in final 1:13
Jarrett Jack scored 21 points, hitting three free throws to complete an unlikely 8-0 run inside the final 1:13, and the New Orleans Hornets edged the Dallas Mavericks 93-92 on Wednesday night.Hornets close with 8-0 run, beat Mavs (AP)
Jarrett Jack scored 21 points, hitting three free throws to complete an unlikely 8-0 run inside the final minute, and the New Orleans Hornets edged the Dallas Mavericks 93-92 on Wednesday night. The Hornets trailed 92-85 when Dirk Nowitzki made a technical free throw with 1:13 left, then Marco Belinelli hit a 3 and Emeka Okafor put back Belinelli's missed reverse layup.
Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion injured his ribs collinding with a cameraman after getting fouled and is out for the game after making a brief return
Dallas Mavericks F Shawn Marion injured his ribs while being fouled driving to the basket and had to leave the game.Mavs' Chandler back, Hornets' Ariza also (AP)
Dallas center Tyson Chandler says he's ready to return from his right ankle sprain and play in Wednesday night's game against the Hornets, who are getting forward Trevor Ariza back from a groin strain. Chandler and Ariza each have missed their teams' past three games. Hornets coach Monty Williams says he's putting Ariza, who has averaged 11 points and 5.4 rebounds this season, back...
Mavs' Stojakovic won't play vs. Hornets (AP)
Peja Stojakovic has been scratched from Dallas' lineup for Wednesday night's game against New Orleans because of back spasms. It would have been Stojakovic's first chance to play in New Orleans since the Hornets traded him to Toronto in November. Stojakovic has a history of back problems and says he had a flare up on Tuesday.
Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler expects to return Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks starting center Tyson Chandler, who has missed three games with a sprained right ankle, said he expects to play Wednesday against the New Orleans Hornets. Nowitzki overcomes fouls to lift Mavs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki overcame foul trouble to score 25 points in 27 minutes, helping the Dallas Mavericks outlast the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 108-105 victory on Monday night. Nowitzki picked up his fourth foul early in the third quarter, and Brian Cardinal stepped in to score a season-high 12 points for the Mavericks in their 19th win in 21 games.
Despite loss, Love continues streak
Dirk Nowitzki overcame foul trouble to score 25 points in 27 minutes, helping the Dallas Mavericks outlast the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 108-105 victory on Monday night.
Love ties double-double mark but Mavs prevail
Dirk Nowitzki overcame foul trouble to score 25 points in 27 minutes, helping the Dallas Mavericks outlast the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 108-105 victory on Monday night.Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury.
The Dallas Mavericks will be without Tyson Chandler (ankle) for a third straight game.Randolph lifts Grizzlies with 0.3 left (AP)
Zach Randolph made a high-arching 17-footer with 0.3 seconds left, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 104-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. The Grizzlies erased an 18-point deficit shortly before halftime, then polished off the comeback with a wild finish. Memphis went ahead with 14.3 seconds left when Shane Battier caught a blocked shot under the basket and flicked in a...
Randolph's jumper lifts Grizzlies
Zach Randolph made a high-arching 17-footer with 0.3 seconds left, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 104-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.
Randolph beats buzzer to lift Grizzlies past Mavs
Zach Randolph made a high-arching 17-footer with 0.3 seconds left, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 104-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.Dallas Mavericks owner in talks with Charlie Sheen about show for HDNet
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been talking to Charlie Sheen about a show for HDNet.Dirk, Terry lift Mavs over Pacers for 8 straight
Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the final 3 minutes to stretch their winning streak to eight games with a 116-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.Corey Brewer: 'Happy to be on a winner' after joining Dallas Mavericks
Corey Brewer on signing with the Dallas Mavericks: " I haven't won since I got in the NBA. I'm happy to be on a winner."Mavericks sign G-F Brewer (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Corey Brewer, giving them a young, athletic swingman who is likely to help most on defense. Brewer was waived Tuesday by the New York Knicks. As soon as he cleared waivers, he agreed to a multi-year deal with the Mavericks. Brewer averaged 8.6 points and 2.7 rebounds this season.
Corey Brewer clears waivers; Dallas Mavericks eye stopper on 'D'
Corey Brewer cleared waivers and is expected to sign with the Mavericks.Sources: Dallas Mavericks closing in on deal with Corey Brewer
Free-agent swingman Corey Brewer is closing in on a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to sources briefed on the discussions.Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (ankle) out at least two games
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler is out at least two games with a sprained ankle.Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, author Buzz Bissinger to meet after war of words
A column depicting race as a reason the NBA's popularity is not where it once was has sparked a heated war of words between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Buzz Bissinger.Terry, Kidd help Mavs extend run to 7 (AP)
Jason Terry scored 30 points, Jason Kidd had a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight game, 101-93 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points for the Mavericks, who have won a whopping 17 of 18 games to move into second place in the Western Conference.
Raptors beat Hornets for rare win (AP)
Jose Calderon had 22 points and 16 assists, DeMar DeRozan scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 96-90 Tuesday night for just their fourth win in 24 games. Returning to the lineup after missing Sunday's loss to Dallas with flulike symptoms, Andrea Bargnani scored 14 points for Toronto, which also got 14 from Sonny Weems and 13 from James Johnson.
Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler leaves game with ankle sprain
Dallas center Tyson Chandler left late in the first half of the Mavericks' game against the 76ers on Tuesday night with a sprained right ankle.Mavs C Chandler leaves with ankle sprain (AP)
Dallas center Tyson Chandler left late in the first half of the Mavericks' game against the 76ers on Tuesday night with a sprained right ankle. Chandler grabbed his right ankle after he collapsed to the court trying to block a shot. He briefly stood and grabbed his knee before going back down. Chandler limped off the court and headed straight to the locker room.
Dirk's 31 help Mavs win sixth straight (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Shawn Marion scored 20 points and the Dallas Mavericks won their sixth straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 114-96 on Sunday. Jason Terry scored 19 points for the Mavericks, who have won 16 of 17, including nine of 10 on the road. Dallas came in having lost two straight against the Raptors, but won for the 12th in 15 meetings.
Dirk nets double-double as Mavericks stay hot
Dirk Nowitzki had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Shawn Marion scored 20 points and the Dallas Mavericks won their sixth straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 114-96 on Sunday.Mavericks survive late Wizards surge
The Dallas Mavericks thought it was business as usual. Up nine against the sad-sack Washington Wizards with four minutes to play, it was time to think about Sunday night's game in Toronto.
Chandler helps Mavs win fifth straight (AP)