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Week 4	-	11/20 uta	11/21 @hou	-	11/23 @ind	11/24 @mil	-	4

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Howard-less Mavs beat banged-up Rockets (AP)

The way Jason Terry was shooting, the Dallas Mavericks hardly needed Josh Howard on Wednesday night. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, sorely missed Yao Ming. Terry scored 31 points, and Dirk Nowitzki added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Mavericks' 96-86 victory over the Rockets. Howard, the Mavs' second-leading scorer, was inactive because of a left ankle injury.

Yao out with sore foot
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will sit out Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore left foot. The team said Yao is being held out "for precautionary reasons" after leaving Monday's game at Oklahoma City with an apparent left ankle injury. Yao underwent tests on Tuesday that revealed no structural damage. Yao broke his left foot last February and missed the final 26 games of the regular season. He had surgery and said he was fully recovered when training camp began.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/458956736" height="1" width="1"/

Stackhouse says time with Mavs might be over
Jerry Stackhouse believes he still has a lot of minutes in him -- he's just not getting the chance to use them in Dallas, so he is broaching the idea that maybe it's time for him and the Mavericks to part ways.

Mavs win easily in wake of Cuban charges (AP)

Mark Cuban yelled and cheered from his courtside seat during the game, then high-fived his players after it was over. The boisterous Dallas Mavericks owner didn't act any differently a day after being charged with insider trading. His team, meanwhile, stopped looking like dysfunction unit that started the season.

SEC charge could hurt Cuban's reputation (AP)

Since buying the Dallas Mavericks eight years ago, Mark Cuban has turned the team around and made himself one of the most visible owners in pro sports. Along the way, he's picked up his share of critics. Some say he's a nuisance to the NBA, with more than $1 million in fines held up as evidence. Some Mavs fan say his constant baiting of officials merely leads to more calls against the team.

SEC charges Cuban with insider trading (AP)
Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil lawsuit against Cuban in federal court in Dallas. The agency alleged that in June 2004, Cuban was invited to get in on the coming stock offering by...

Outspoken Cuban charged with insider trading
Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/456207471" height="1" width="1"/

Mavs owner Cuban accused of insider trading
Federal regulators have charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

Mavs end 5-game skid, beat Knicks in OT (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored seven of his season-high 39 points in overtime and grabbed 15 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 124-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Josh Howard added season highs of 31 points and 14 rebounds. He had a pair of baskets in the extra session for the Mavericks (3-7), who were off to their worst start in a decade.

Magic hand Mavericks fifth straight loss (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 23 points, including the tying and go-ahead points on free throws with 10.9 seconds left, to give the Orlando Magic a 102-100 victory over the careening Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. The Magic trailed for all but a few seconds over the first 45-plus minutes, but clutch baskets by Jameer Nelson and a pair of tough 3-pointers by Mickael Pietrus put Orlando ahead.

Injury-plagued Bulls sign Lindsey Hunter (AP)
The injury-depleted Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Lindsey Hunter, who is expected to join the team for the game Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. With a Bulls' backcourt thinned by injuries, the 37-year-old Hunter brings 15 years of experience to the team. He played 24 games for Detroit last season.

Down 19, Bulls rally behind Gordon's 35 (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls roared back from an early 19-point deficit to send the Dallas Mavericks to their fourth straight loss, 98-91 Thursday night. Luol Deng added 20 points and rookie Derrick Rose had 14 of his 16 in the third quarter for the Bulls, who were booed early in the game by the crowd at the United Center.

Bulls ink veteran guard Hunter
The injury-depleted Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Lindsey Hunter, who is expected to join the team for the game Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. With a Bulls' backcourt thinned by injuries, the 37-year-old Hunter brings 15 years of experience to the team. He played 24 games for Detroit last season. Guard Kirk Hinrich could be out for three months after thumb surgery, and Larry Hughes hasn't played this season because of a preseason shoulder injury.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/452114398" height="1" width="1"/

Rose misses practice to rest back
Chicago Bulls rookie guard Derrick Rose is sitting out practice to rest a sore back but expects to play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Rose started getting back spasms before Tuesday night's 113-108 loss to Atlanta but still played 42 minutes. He finished with 26 points to match his career-high, and had a career-best 10 rebounds for his first double-double. The No. 1 overall draft pick said his back never loosened up Tuesday night and he took treatment after the game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/451245580" height="1" width="1"/

Lakers beat Mavericks, improve to 6-0 (AP)

Down after one quarter, two and even three, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in an unfamiliar place. Yet even with the Dallas Mavericks getting terrific games out of Jason Kidd and Erick Dampier, Kobe Bryant and friends found a way to pull out another one. Trevor Ariza turned an offensive rebound into an emphatic, go-ahead dunk early in the fourth quarter and added an equally emphatic block...

Wrist injury sidelines Mavs' Howard vs. Lakers
Mavericks forward Josh Howard missed a second straight game Tuesday night, keeping Dallas without one of its top defenders against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

Mavs F Howard out with sprained wrist (AP)
Mavericks forward Josh Howard missed a second straight game Tuesday night, keeping Dallas without one of its top defenders against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard sprained his left wrist against Denver on Friday night. Without him, the Mavs were trampled 103-92 Sunday by the previously winless Los Angeles Clippers.

Clippers earn first win, beat Mavericks (AP)

Baron Davis had 22 points and 10 assists, foul-plagued Al Thornton got eight of his 17 points in the final 6 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a season-opening six-game losing streak with a 103-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Marcus Camby had 14 rebounds and 10 points for the Clippers, who had lost six straight against Dallas.

Nuggets win in Billups' return to Denver (AP)

The hometown kid had quite the homecoming -- with a little help from Carmelo Anthony. Chauncey Billups made a triumphant return to the Nuggets with 15 points, Anthony scored 28 and Denver beat the Dallas Mavericks 108-105 on Friday night. Billups also had three assists and three steals, including two down the stretch.

Billups calls return to hometown Nuggets 'dream'
Chauncey Billups will make his homecoming debut Friday night when Denver hosts Dallas.



Mavericks drop Spurs to rare 0-3 start (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points, Jason Terry added 29 in his first start of the season and the Dallas Mavericks beat San Antonio 98-81 on Tuesday night to send the Spurs to their first 0-3 record in 35 years. Dallas (2-2) also got 14 points from Josh Howard. The Mavericks shot 53 from the floor compared to 42 for San Antonio.

Cavs blow 16-point lead, but beat Mavs (AP)
LeBron James snapped a third-quarter tie with a flying rebound-layup, then Mo Williams broke things open early in the fourth, sending the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-81 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. James was only 8-of-20, but scored 29 points and took over when his team needed it.

Carlisle loses Mavs debut as Rockets win (AP)
Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying the Houston Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in the debut of new Mavs coach Rick Carlisle. Yao finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds, and Artest scored 29 points. He had seven points in the decisive run, which began with the game tied at 92.

NBA to play 2010 All-Star game in football stadium
The NBA All-Star game is coming to the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in 2010 and plenty of good seats are available - more than 100,000. Living up to the old adage about doing things bigger in Texas, the Dallas Mavericks and NFL's Cowboys are collaborating on hosting next season's showcase event. It will be among the first major events at the soon-to-be-completed, $1.1 billion (840 million euros) facility in nearby Arlington.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/437524230" height="1" width="1"/

2010 game to be played in Dallas Cowboys' stadium
The NBA All-Star game is coming to the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in 2010 and plenty of good seats are available - more than 100,000. Living up to the old adage about doing things bigger in Texas, the Dallas Mavericks and NFL's Cowboys are collaborating on hosting next season's showcase event. It will be among the first major events at the soon-to-be-completed, $1.1 billion (840 million euros) facility in nearby Arlington.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/437501209" height="1" width="1"/

New Cowboys home for 2010 All-Star Game (AP)
NBA Commissioner David Stern says the Dallas Cowboys new stadium in Arlington will host the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. Stern announced the plans Thursday in a ceremony outside the American Airlines Center near downtown Dallas, where the Dallas Mavericks play. Mavs owner Mark Cuban and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones also attended the ceremony.

Mavericks hope Carlisle can correct woes (AP)
The posters harping on defense are gone from the practice court. So is the high-pitched, Cajun twang. Otherwise, at first glance, the 2008-09 Dallas Mavericks sure look a lot like the group that got bounced in the first round of last season's playoffs. There's Dirk Nowitzki, draining 3-pointer after 3-pointer.

Nets waive veteran F Van Horn, 3 others (AP)
Forward Keith Van Horn, who had not appeared in an NBA game since the 2005-06 season, was among four players the New Jersey Nets waived in reducing their roster to the 15-man limit. Guards Eddie Gill and Julius Hodge and forward Brian Hamilton were also released on Thursday. Van Horn was acquired in the eight-player trade that sent Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks in February.

Pacers waive veteran F Croshere (AP)
The Indiana Pacers waived veteran forwards Austin Croshere and Josh Davis on Thursday, cutting their roster to 15 players. Croshere, a first-round draft pick by Indiana in 1997, played nine seasons for the Pacers and averaged 7.5 points a game. He was traded to Dallas in 2006 for Marquis Daniels and played for Golden State last season.

Bulls rookie Rose scores 30 vs. Mavs (AP)

Rookie Derrick Rose scored 30 points, including the go-ahead basket with 41.5 seconds left, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-105 Tuesday night. Luol Deng and Andres Nocioni added 14 points each for the Bulls (2-4). Rose, the first overall pick in the draft, went 13-for-18 from the field and had seven assists.

Wizards' Jamison 100 percent; Young practices
Wizards All-Star forward Antawn Jamison practiced Monday without a protective sleeve on his banged-up right knee and expects to be at 100 percent for the start of the regular season next week. "No pain at all. No stiffness or anything like that," Jamison said after practice. "I feel pretty good." He bruised the knee and left in the first quarter of Washington's first exhibition game, at Dallas on Oct. 7.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/427697750" height="1" width="1"/

Mavs' Carlisle loses return to Indiana (AP)

Danny Granger had 18 points and rookies Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert scored 15 points apiece, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 100-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in a preseason game on Wednesday night. Jeff Foster finished with 10 points and nine rebounds, and T.J. Ford and Jarrett Jack each scored 10 for Indiana, which evened its preseason record at 2-2.

Pacers will get additional room under salary cap
The Pacers are content to let Eddie Jones go his own way. After balking at the chance to join Indiana following last week's trade with Dallas, the 36-year-old Jones said he didn't want to play this season. The Pacers granted his wish Wednesday. Team officials and Jones' agent agreed to free Jones from coming to Indiana in exchange for additional room under the NBA's salary cap.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/422153926" height="1" width="1"/

Pacers let G-F Eddie Jones walk (AP)
The Pacers are content to let Eddie Jones go his own way. After balking at the chance to join Indiana following last week's trade with Dallas, the 36-year-old Jones said he didn't want to play this season. The Pacers granted his wish Wednesday. Team officials and Jones' agent agreed to free Jones from coming to Indiana in exchange for additional room under the NBA's salary cap.

Pacers offload troubled F Williams to Mavericks
Dogged by three incidents involving police in the past 13 months, Shawne Williams has been traded by the Indiana Pacers to Dallas for future draft picks, cash and possibly another player, his agent said Friday.

Bulls' Rose scores 10 in preseason debut (AP)

Gerald Green scored 18 points to lead six Dallas players in double figures, helping the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 110-102 in a preseason game on Thursday night. Bulls rookie Derrick Rose, last spring's No. 1 draft pick, played nearly 27 minutes and scored 10 points in Chicago's preseason opener.

Report: Arthur's grade-changing probe re-opened
The Dallas Independent School District has re-opened an investigation into alleged improper grade changes for former star basketball player Darrell Arthur at South Oak Cliff High School, WFAA, the ABC affiliate in Dallas reported.

Wizards' Jamison suffers knee strain (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and Brandon Bass each scored 17 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 108-82 victory over the injury-depleted Washington Wizards on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Wizards forward Antawn Jamison left in the first quarter with a right knee injury and did not return.

Wizards' Jamison helped off floor with knee injury
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison left his team's preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right knee.

Jamison leaves preseason opener with knee injury
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison left his team's preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right knee. Jamison's leg buckled while playing defense midway through the first quarter Tuesday night, and he had to be helped to the locker room by teammates. A team spokesman said Jamison was out for the rest of the game. The two-time All-Star averaged 21.4 points and 10.2 rebounds in 79 games for the Wizards last season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/414332324" height="1" width="1"/

Haywood to have injured wrist examined
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have his sprained right wrist examined by a specialist in New York City on Wednesday. Haywood was injured last week at training camp and was ruled out of Tuesday night's preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Haywood averaged 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 80 games for the Wizards last season. The Wizards are also without guard Gilbert Arenas, who's expected to miss several months with a left knee injury. Arenas, who averaged 28.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/414304985" height="1" width="1"/

Wizards C Haywood to have wrist examined (AP)
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have his sprained right wrist examined by a specialist in New York City on Wednesday. Haywood was injured last week at training camp and was ruled out of Tuesday night's preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Haywood averaged 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 80 games for the Wizards last season.

Mavericks hire Westphal as executive VP
Former NBA head coach Paul Westphal was hired as the Mavericks' executive vice president of basketball operations on Monday. Westphal, who was a Dallas assistant coach last season, will assist general manager Donnie Nelson and work in scouting. When Westphal was hired before last season to be on former coach Avery Johnson's staff he had been out of the NBA since being fired as Seattle's coach 15 games into the 2000-01 season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/413230021" height="1" width="1"/

Mavericks hire Westphal as executive VP (AP)
Former NBA head coach Paul Westphal was hired as the Mavericks' executive vice president of basketball operations on Monday. Westphal, who was a Dallas assistant coach last season, will assist general manager Donnie Nelson and work in scouting. When Westphal was hired before last season to be on former coach Avery Johnson's staff he had been out of the NBA since being fired as Seattle's coach 15...

Bulls: Noah to miss 5 days with eye injury
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah will likely miss five days after being poked in the left eye during practice. The team said Friday that the injury left Noah with blood in the front chamber of his eye after being hurt Wednesday. He'll be monitored daily by the Bulls' medical staff. Noah averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 74 games as a rookie last season. The Bulls take on Dallas at the United Center on Thursday in their preseason opener.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/410435363" height="1" width="1"/

Mavs' Cuban posts, removes e-mails on Howard
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says forward Josh Howard realizes his comments about the national anthem were wrong and the player has apologized.

Cuban posts, removes inflammatory e-mails
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says forward Josh Howard realizes his comments about the national anthem were wrong and the player has apologized. In his online blog, Cuban also responded to e-mails he has received commenting on the player's remarks by saying Howard "will work with us" and "beyond that, it's a private issue." Cuban posted a number of the inflammatory replies on his blog Thursday night, with the apparent e-mail addresses of the senders.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/397670705" height="1" width="1"/

Mavs' Howard in hot water over YouTube video
A YouTube video from a charity flag football game in July has Dallas Mavericks' forward Josh Howard in hot water yet again.

Mavs' Howard insults U.S. anthem on tape
The battered reputation of Josh Howard took another hit this week when an online video surfaced showing the Dallas Mavericks forward disrespecting the national anthem. In a video posted on YouTube, Howard is shown on a football field at a charity flag football game. As the national anthem plays in the background, Howard approaches a camera and says: "'The Star Spangled Banner' is going on right now. I don't even celebrate that (expletive). I'm black.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/395528111" height="1" width="1"/

LeBron's sports loyalties irritate hometown fans
LeBron James may raise the ire of local fans by wearing a New York Yankees cap or cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, but another of the city's biggest sports stars isn't bothered by the NBA icon's out-of-town loyalties.

LeBron's sports loyalties irritate hometown fans
LeBron James may raise the ire of local fans by wearing a New York Yankees cap or cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, but another of the city's biggest sports stars isn't bothered by the NBA icon's out-of-town loyalties.

Cleveland fans tired of LeBron's antics
LeBron James may raise the ire of local fans by wearing a New York Yankees cap or cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, but another of the city's biggest sports stars isn't bothered by the NBA icon's out-of-town loyalties. As far as Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards is concerned, James can root, root, root for any team he wishes. "I give him credit for being loyal," Edwards said Tuesday.

Heat sign 'big body' Magloire
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Magloire has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his career. He spent his first five seasons with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, and has now been with five teams since the start of the 2005-06 season - Milwaukee, Portland, New Jersey, Dallas and now Miami.

Mavericks re-sign veteran F George (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks re-signed forward Devean George on Monday, nearly six months after the veteran player blocked a trade to the New Jersey Nets. George played his first seven seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers before signing with the Mavericks in 2006. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.

George, Mavs agree to new two-year contract
Devean George and the Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement on a new two-year contract worth about $4 million, according to his representative.

Lakers sign free agent F Powell (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers signed free-agent forward Josh Powell on Thursday. Terms of the contract weren't released. The 6-foot-9 Powell, a three-year NBA veteran, spent last season with the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 5.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 64 games. Powell has career averages of 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 138 games with Dallas, Indiana, Golden State and the Clippers.

Nellie wins $6.3M pay dispute against Mavs' Cuban
An abitrator awarded Don Nelson $6.3 million in deferred payments from his time as coach of Mark Cuban's Dallas Mavericks.

Howard charged with speeding, drag racing
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard has been arrested in his hometown after police said he was drag racing on a Winston-Salem street. He is charged with speeding 94 mph in a 55 mph zone, careless and reckless driving, and speed competition. He has been released from the Forsyth County jail on a written promise to appear in court Sept. 23. Police said an officer saw a black Lexus and a silver Volkswagen speeding along U.S. 421 late Thursday night.

Mavericks' Howard charged in drag-racing incident
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard has been arrested in his hometown after police said he was drag racing on a Winston-Salem street.

Mavs' Howard charged with drag racing (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard has been arrested in his hometown after police said he was drag racing on a Winston-Salem street. He is charged with speeding 94 mph in a 55 mph zone, careless and reckless driving, and speed competition. He has been released from the Forsyth County jail on a written promise to appear in court Sept.

Nelson wins $6.3M in dispute with Cuban
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban must immediately pay Don Nelson $6.3 million, an arbitrator ruled in settling a long-running battle over the former Dallas coach's compensation package. Nelson, now the Golden State Warriors' coach, claimed the money was owed to him from his time with the Mavericks from 1997-2005. The arbitrator, retired Judge Glen M.

Mavs owner Cuban must pay Nelson $6.3M (AP)
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban must immediately pay Don Nelson $6.3 million, an arbitrator ruled in settling a long-running battle over the former Dallas coach's compensation package. Nelson, now the Golden State Warriors' coach, claimed the money was owed to him from his time with the Mavericks from 1997-2005.

Jazz match Oklahoma City's offer, retain Miles
C.J. Miles will stay in Utah after the Jazz matched the deal offered by Oklahoma City to the restricted free agent. On July 18, Oklahoma City offered a four-year deal worth about $15 million to Miles, who will be entering his fourth NBA season. Under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Jazz had a week to match that offer and said Friday they would do so. The 6-foot-6 guard was the 34th player chosen in the 2005 draft, selected by Utah out of Skyline High School in Dallas.

Nets acquire G Dooling from Magic (AP)
The New Jersey Nets acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic in a sign and trade deal on Monday. In exchange for Dooling, the Nets gave the Magic cash and the trade exception they got in the deal that sent Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. "Keyon is a versatile NBA veteran, and we are pleased to add him to our roster," Nets president Rod Thorn said.

Oklahoma City signs Miles to offer sheet
Oklahoma City has signed restricted free agent guard C.J. Miles to an offer sheet. Oklahoma city general manager Sam Presti announced the move on Friday. Under terms of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, Miles' current team, the Utah Jazz, has seven days to match the multiyear offer. Miles was the 34th player chosen in the 2005 draft, selected by Utah out of Skyline High School in Dallas. In three seasons, the 21-year old Miles has played in 120 games, averaging 4.0 points, 1.

Oklahoma City signs Miles to offer sheet (AP)
Oklahoma City has signed restricted free agent guard C.J. Miles to an offer sheet. Oklahoma city general manager Sam Presti announced the move on Friday. Under terms of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, Miles' current team, the Utah Jazz, has seven days to match the multiyear offer. Miles was the 34th player chosen in the 2005 draft, selected by Utah out of Skyline High School in Dallas.

Bucks sign G Tyronn Lue, F Malik Allen (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Tyronn Lue and forward Malik Allen, giving new coach Scott Skiles two more veterans to work with. The team did not reveal terms of either contract. The 31-year-old Lue played for Atlanta and Dallas last season, averaging 5.8 points and 1.5 assists in 50 games. The 6-foot guard was drafted out of Nebraska with the 23rd pick in the 1998 draft.

Timberwolves lose, but Love scores 18 in debut
Kevin Love had 18 points and a game-high 13 rebounds Monday night in his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the NBA Summer League. Love's team was routed by the Dallas Mavericks, 90-74. The fifth overall selection in last month's draft, Love started slowly and committed four fouls - the same number of points he scored - in the first quarter before settling in. "I had to get the jitters out," Love said.

Love has 18 points, 13 boards in debut (AP)
Kevin Love had 18 points and a game-high 13 rebounds Monday night in his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the NBA Summer League. Love's team was routed by the Dallas Mavericks, 90-74. The fifth overall selection in last month's draft, Love started slowly and committed four fouls -- the same number of points he scored -- in the first quarter before settling in.

Former first-round pick Wright re-signs with Mavs
The Dallas Mavericks re-signed former Texas A&M standout Antoine Wright on Friday.

Davis signs free-agent deal with Clippers
The Clippers signed free agent Baron Davis to a multiyear contract, bring the two-time All-Star point guard home to Los Angeles. The 29-year-old Davis averaged 21.8 points, 7.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds for Golden State last season. He helped lead the Warriors to a surprising first-round upset of top-seeded Dallas in the playoffs before they lost to Utah in the second round. Davis had stints with Golden State and Charlotte during his 10-year NBA career.

Diop rejoins Mavericks 6 months after trade
DeSagana Diop signed a five-year, $31 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, six months after Dallas sent him to New Jersey in the Jason Kidd trade. The Mavericks used their entire midlevel exception in their second free-agent deal with Diop since 2005. A lottery pick in Cleveland, Diop struggled before joining Dallas. He combined with Erick Dampier at center when the Mavericks reached the NBA finals in 2006 and won a franchise-record 67 games the next season. Diop averaged 2.

Diop rejoins Mavericks on five-year, $31M contract
DeSagana Diop signed a five-year, $31 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, six months after Dallas sent him to New Jersey in the Jason Kidd trade.

Mavs take flyer on former dunk champion Green
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound swingman is known mostly for his exploits in the last two dunk contests, winning it in 2007 and finishing second to Dwight Howard this year. In games that count, he has career averages of 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. He's played for Boston, Minnesota and Houston in his three-year career since being drafted 18th overall coming out of high school.

Mavericks ink former dunk champion Green (AP)
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound swingman is known mostly for his exploits in the last two dunk contests, winning it in 2007 and finishing second to Dwight Howard this year. In games that count, he has career averages of 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds.

Source: Diop headed back to Mavericks (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks had to give up DeSagana Diop to get Jason Kidd. Now, the 7-foot center is headed back to Dallas. Diop agreed Wednesday to a $31 million, five-year contract with the Mavericks, according to a person close to the negotiations who requested anonymity because NBA rules prevent the deal from being signed until next week.

Nets sign draft picks Lopez, Anderson (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have signed their two first-round draft picks. Team president Rod Thorn announced the signings of Brook Lopez and Ryan Anderson on Wednesday. The Nets selected Lopez with their top pick at No. 10. He led Stanford in scoring at 19 points per game last season. Anderson was selected with the 21st pick, which New Jersey received as part of the trade that sent Jason Kidd to Dallas.

Sources: Free agent Diop commits to Mavericks
Free-agent center DeSagana Diop on Tuesday gave a verbal commitment to sign a new contract to return to Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA front-office sources.

Nets decide to make wholesale changes (AP)
After the New Jersey Nets missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons, club president Rod Thorn took a long, hard look at the team and decided it was time for wholesale changes. The tinkering that started in February with the deal that sent perennial All-Star guard Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks became a full-scale overhaul Thursday when the Nets shipped Richard Jefferson to...

Hawks hire Sund as GM
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001. The 56-year-old Sund will replace Billy Knight, who announced on May 7 he is resigning after six years with the Hawks.

Hawks hire Sund as general manager (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001.

New Maverick in town
The Dallas Mavericks introduce newest head coach Rick Carlisle. The former Pacers and Pistons coach has made the playoffs in five of his six seasons on the bench.

Carlisle vows to pick up pace of Mavericks' offense
Rick Carlisle is ready to let Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks run. And run. And run some more.

Carlisle introduced as new Mavs coach
Rick Carlisle is ready to let Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks run. And run. And run some more. "When you play with Jason Kidd, you have to open it up," Carlisle said Wednesday. "Our wing guys are going to have to get conditioned to really run. The thing Jason Kidd does better than probably any point guard in the league is push the ball ahead.

Mavericks say Carlisle was 'top choice'
The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach. Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks' president of basketball operations, said in a statement that Carlisle was "our top choice from the onset." "His integrity, exceptional basketball IQ and balanced approach are exactly what we were looking for," Nelson said. "Rick's playoff experience and success make him a great fit for our team and its future.

Mavericks say Carlisle was "top choice"
The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach. Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks' president of basketball operations, said in a statement that Carlisle was "our top choice from the onset." "His integrity, exceptional basketball IQ and balanced approach are exactly what we were looking for," Nelson said. "Rick's playoff experience and success make him a great fit for our team and its future.

Cuban confirms Carlisle accepts Mavericks' job
The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle reached a verbal agreement Friday night on a four-year coaching contract, ESPN.com has learned.



Carlisle agrees to 4-year deal with Mavs
Rick Carlisle will be the new coach of the Dallas Mavericks, a decision expected for nearly a week but slowed by contract negotiations.

Reports: Carlisle, Mavs inching toward deal
A deal between Rich Carlisle and the Dallas Mavericks to coach the NBA team appears imminent.

Carlisle, Mavericks closing in on deal
Rick Carlisle is still on the verge of becoming the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Carlisle is the only candidate the team has interviewed since firing Avery Johnson last Wednesday. Negotiations turned serious over the weekend and have continued all week, but as of Wednesday night there were some points still not settled.

Reports: Carlisle, Mavericks inching toward deal
A deal between Rich Carlisle and the Dallas Mavericks to coach the NBA team appears imminent.

Sources: Mavs may hire Carlisle as early as Friday
Friday is the earliest that the Dallas Mavericks will complete the expected hiring of Rick Carlisle as their new coach, according to NBA coaching sources.

No deal yet as Carlisle talks to Mavs
Although Rick Carlisle has emerged as the leading candidate to coach the Dallas Mavericks, nothing is done yet. "Things are going in a positive direction, but it's not going to be a quick deal," Donnie Nelson, the team's president of basketball operations, said Sunday. "We've just got to be patient. We're both continuing to get information and looking forward to further dialogue." Nelson said there has not been a snag, just ongoing negotiations.

Talks between Mavs, Carlisle heat up (AP)
Rick Carlisle is the front-runner to replace Avery Johnson as coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Carlisle -- a former NBA coach of the year who had successful stints in Detroit and Indianapolis -- is the only serious candidate the team has interviewed since firing Johnson on Wednesday. Talks were continuing Saturday.

Sources: Carlisle is front-runner for Mavs vacancy
Rick Carlisle has quickly established himself as the likely successor to Avery Johnson after being flown to Dallas for a second interview, according to NBA coaching sources.

Sources: Carlisle interviews for Mavs job
Rick Carlisle was the first person to interview for the Dallas Mavericks' coaching vacancy, meeting Thursday with Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson according to NBA front-office sources.

Johnson proud of tenure with Mavericks (AP)
Don Nelson's departure from the Dallas Mavericks was so messy that, more than three years later, he's still fighting Mark Cuban for money he insists he's owed. So the day after being fired as Nelson's successor, Avery Johnson wanted to make one thing perfectly clear. "A month from now, or a year from now, I don't want to have a public spat.

Suns would be wise to keep D'Antoni in Phoenix
Avery Johnson is out in Dallas. Mike D'Antoni may be close behind in Phoenix. Randy Hill jumps on the NBA coaching carousel.

Adios, Avery
Hear from Jason Terry, Josh Howard and Erick Dampier on the firing of Mavs head coach Avery Johnson. Johnson was fired after Dallas was defeated in the first round of the playoffs for the second year in a row.

Mavs fire Johnson after early playoff exit
The Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, the first of what's likely to be many offseason moves after the league's highest payroll produced a second straight first-round knockout from the playoffs.

Mavericks fire coach Avery Johnson (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, the first of what's likely to be many offseason moves after the league's highest payroll produced a second straight first-round knockout from the playoffs. Johnson leaves with an impressive resume after three-plus seasons, but Mavs owner Mark Cuban couldn't tolerate a bottom line of being 3-12 in the playoffs since blowing a 2-0 lead in...

Johnson ousted as coach after Mavs' playoff exit
The Dallas Mavericks parted company with coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, a day following the team's first-round exit from the NBA playoffs.

Source: Bobcats to hire Brown as coach (AP)

Well-traveled Larry Brown has reached an agreement to return to the NBA as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made, said Brown was expected to sign a contract on Tuesday.

Scott voted NBA coach of year
Byron Scott has been voted NBA coach of the year after leading the New Orleans Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years. Scott coached the Hornets to a 56-26 record, a franchise high for wins. New Orleans won the Southwest Division crown and leads Dallas 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs entering Game 5 Tuesday night. This is the first time Scott has won the Red Auerbach Trophy in eight seasons as a coach, four with the New Jersey Nets and the past four with the Hornets.

Paul helps Hornets eliminate Mavericks (AP)

Byron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.

Dallas is done: Paul, Hornets eliminate Mavs


Hornets finish off Mavs in Game 5
Chris Paul had another sensational game for the Hornets, who held off a late Dallas rally and eliminated the Mavericks in five games.

Kidd ejected, may have to miss Game 5 (AP)
Dallas point guard Jason Kidd was ejected for committing a flagrant foul on Jannero Pargo during the fourth quarter of Game 4 on Sunday night against the New Orleans Hornets. Kidd's status for Game 5 on Tuesday may be in jeopardy. Kidd was given a flagrant 2 -- which results in an immediate ejection and the NBA can review the play to determine whether a suspension is warranted.

Hornets primed to end Mavericks' season (AP)
Jannero Pargo's reaction to Jason Kidd's flagrant foul summed up the growth of the Hornets' confidence as they took a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks. "We didn't want him to get suspended," Pargo said after practice Monday. "We want them to be at full strength and have their best team out there on the floor, so that way, if we get the win, it won't be tainted...

NBA opts not to suspend Kidd for flagrant foul
Jason Kidd won't be suspended for his flagrant foul on New Orleans' Jannero Pargo, meaning the Mavericks will have their starting point guard Tuesday night when they try to avoid elimination Tuesday night in Game 5. Kidd's takedown of Pargo drew an automatic ejection. The NBA reviewed the play Monday and determined further punishment wasn't necessary, league spokesman Tim Frank said. The play came with 7:16 left in the Hornets' 97-84 victory Sunday. Dallas trails 3-1 in the first-round series.

Hornets end skid in Dallas for 3-1 lead (AP)

David West hardly said a word the last two days. That meant trouble for the Dallas Mavericks. West let out his pent-up frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort in Game 4, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a quick stretch early in the second half to help the New Orleans Hornets pull away for a 97-84 victory Sunday and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

Nowitzki looks to help Mavs even series (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki heard plenty of criticism after he struggled in the first round of the playoffs last season. When the Mavericks needed a big game Friday to avoid a 3-0 deficit, Nowitzki responded with the type of performance he had in the 2006 postseason. The 2007 MVP scored 32 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and handed out six assists in Dallas' 97-87 victory over New Orleans.

Dirk, Dallas avoid disaster ... for now
Dirk Nowitzki came up huge in a critical Game 3 for Dallas. Charley Rosen wonders if this is a turning point for the star and his team.

Mavs sting Hornets
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks finally made the Hornets look like playoff novices on their way to a 97-87 victory. Hear postgame reaction after Dallas' victory.

Nowitzki powers Mavs back into series (AP)

Chris Paul raced down the court, beating most of the Dallas Mavericks. He put on the brakes with a jump stop in the lane and floated up a jumper that was supposed to get the New Orleans Hornets within a few baskets of the lead. The ball went in all right. And then it came out. Things sure were different now that he and the Hornets were on the road -- and the Mavs were at home.

LIVE: Follow Game 3 of Suns-Spurs series
The Sixers won big in Philly. So did the Mavs in Dallas. What's happening in Phoenix? Follow Game 3 of Suns-Spurs LIVE right here.

Dirk dominant as Mavs down Hornets in Dallas


LIVE: Can Paul, Hornets make it 3-0 in Dallas?


Mavs' Howard admits pot usage on radio (AP)
Hours before the Dallas Mavericks' biggest game of the year, forward Josh Howard went on the radio Friday to talk about something else -- his fondness for marijuana. It was quite a follow-up to teammate Jerry Stackhouse calling opposing coach Byron Scott "a sucker in my book" on local airwaves. Howard's comments are more serious because marijuana use is illegal and eligible for punishment from the...

Mavs' Howard admits offseason marijuana use
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard openly discussed his offseason marijuana use on Dallas' ESPN Radio affiliate.



Paul torching Mavs as Dwyane, Baron did (AP)
Dwyane Wade turned himself into a superstar by dominating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006 NBA finals. Then Baron Davis made one terrific play after another while blistering the Mavs in the first round of last year's playoffs. Now, it's Chris Paul's turn. Fortunate enough to draw the reputation-making Mavericks in the first playoff series of his career, Paul is certainly picking up where Wade and...

Mavericks figure things can't get worse (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki has it all figured out. To snap out of their funk, and start climbing out of an 0-2 hole against the New Orleans Hornets, all the Dallas Mavericks have to do is get on the court Friday night in front of their home fans. OK, he acknowledged, they also need to "play in attack mode," which means getting more physical on both ends of the court.

Paul helps Hornets rip Mavs for 2-0 lead (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki skipped out to the perimeter, joining Jason Kidd as they attempted to trap Chris Paul. Paul promptly let them know they were in for long night, knifing into the lane on the dribble and dropping in a pretty floater. As brilliant as Paul was in his playoff debut last weekend, his encore was better.

Hornets' Scott trusts defense vs. Mavs (AP)
Byron Scott found himself awake at 5 a.m. last week, wondering if he should make defensive changes to deal with a dynamic Dallas attack that gave the Hornets fits in both teams' regular season finale. "Once I finally got up, I told myself, 'We're going to do what we do. We've been one of the top five teams in the league in the defensive end, so why change?"' Scott recalled on Monday.

Mavs focus on Paul after Game 1 loss (AP)
With a quick behind-the-back dribble, Chris Paul darted left. Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, who had converged in the back court in an effort to trap the Hornets' playmaker extraordinaire, nearly fell over each other as Paul streaked into the open court. And there lies the problem for Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson.

NO's Paul has spectacular playoff debut (AP)

So much for playoff experience. Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series. David West, in his first playoff game since he was a rookie reserve, scored 23 points, and Tyson Chandler had 10 points and 15 rebounds to help...

Hornets brace for series with Mavericks (AP)
A little smirk crept across Tyson Chandler's face. The subject was the Dallas Mavericks' comments this week that they were pleased to be facing the New Orleans Hornets in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, rather than the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. "They wanted us. They got us now, and good for them," said Chandler, the Hornets' feisty, 7-foot-1 center.

Seattle still trying to save SuperSonics (AP)

The supposedly obsolete arena is dark. After enduring billionaire power plays, broken promises and the team's worst season ever, Seattle is on the brink of losing its first big-time sports franchise. On Friday, NBA owners are set to approve the SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City. The last two votes on moves -- the Hornets from Charlotte to New Orleans and the Grizzlies from Vancouver to Memphis --...

Mavs like position heading to playoffs (AP)
There are a few significant things the Dallas Mavericks don't have to worry about going into the playoffs this time. No pressure trying to live up to being the No. 1 seed, like last season when the Mavericks became the only top seed eliminated in a best-of-seven first-round series -- a year after they lost in the NBA finals.

Kidd ensures Mavs-Hornets in 1st round (AP)

Jason Kidd had the 100th triple-double of his career and sparked a 30-8 stretch that sent the Dallas Mavericks past the New Orleans Hornets, 111-98 Wednesday night, and set up a first-round showdown between these teams. Kidd had 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double since rejoining the Mavericks, the team he was with when he broke into the NBA and began piling up the...

Supposed Sonics farewell turns into love-fest
For one, perhaps final, night, optimism trumped doom in Seattle. If this really was the last time the SuperSonics played in this city, nobody convinced the more than 15,000 fans who showed up to watch their beloved team rally to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Sunday night. They chanted "Save our Sonics!" and had a far less gracious chant for Sonics owner Clay Bennett.

Sonics win possible finale in Seattle (AP)

Standing at midcourt, hearing his home fans roar as they never have during his rookie season, Kevin Durant wore a giddy smile, lifting his arms and asking for more from the appreciative crowd. "Save Our Sonics," they replied in deafening unison. If this was the end of the Seattle SuperSonics, they went out with a rare victory and feeling well loved.

Trail Blazers hold off Mavericks 108-105 (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held off a late challenge to beat the Dallas Mavericks 108-105 on Saturday night. The Blazers led by as many as 16 points in the first half, but Dallas chipped away and kept it close throughout the second. Eddie Jones hit a layup for the Mavs to make it 101-97 before Dirk Nowitzki made two consecutive jumpers to tie it at 101 with 58...

Mavs clinch berth on Dirk's late 3 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, breaking a tie and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night that also clinched a playoff berth. Dallas got in on the combination of the victory and Golden State losing to Denver. With three games left, the Mavericks have a two-game edge on the Nuggets for the No.

Mavericks pull away from Sonics 99-83 (AP)

Jason Terry scored 22 points, Josh Howard added 17, and the Dallas Mavericks crept closer to a playoff berth with a 99-83 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Tuesday night. The Mavericks came into the game with a two-game lead over Denver and Golden State in the race for seventh place in the Western Conference.

Shaq sits out game against Grizzlies due to hip
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a right hip contusion. Teams officials said that O'Neal took a knee to the hip in the Suns' 105-98 loss against Dallas on Sunday. O'Neal, the 16-year veteran who was obtained earlier this season from the Miami Heat, averages 13.5 points and nine rebounds.

Shaq sits out against Grizzlies (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a right hip contusion. Teams officials said that O'Neal took a knee to the hip in the Suns' 105-98 loss against Dallas on Sunday. O'Neal, the 16-year veteran who was obtained earlier this season from the Miami Heat, averages 13.5 points and nine rebounds.

Mavs rally from 13 down in 4th, top Suns (AP)

A hobbled Dirk Nowitzki brought the offense. Jason Kidd triggered the defense. The result was a fourth-quarter rally that may have saved the season for the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Mavericks rallied from a 13 points down early in the fourth to stun the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Sunday.

Mavs rally from 13 down in 4th, top Suns (AP)

A hobbled Dirk Nowitzki brought the offense. Jason Kidd triggered the defense. The result was a fourth-quarter rally that may have saved the season for the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Mavericks rallied from a 13 points down early in the fourth to stun the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Sunday.

Lakers down Mavs, secure playoff spot (AP)

Lamar Odom scored a season-high 31 points, Kobe Bryant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth Friday night with a 112-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers have qualified for the playoffs in 55 of their 60 seasons as a franchise, winning 14 NBA championships and 27 division titles -- hoping for a 28th with a magic number of five.

Nowitzki's return helps Mavs by Warriors (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki unexpectedly returned to the starting lineup and scored 18 points after missing four games with a high ankle sprain, and the Dallas Mavericks finally beat a winning team since acquiring Jason Kidd. Jason Terry equaled his season high with 31 points and Josh Howard added 28 for the Mavericks, whose 111-86 victory over Golden State on Wednesday night could be huge in the tight race for...

Dirk likely to miss showdown vs. Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are planning to be without injured Dirk Nowitzki for Wednesday night's pivotal game against Golden State, even after the reigning MVP went through the morning shootaround. "Right now, we're just going to play without him, and if something changes, we'll go from there," Dallas coach Avery Johnson said. Nowitzki sprained his left ankle and knee March 23. He went through a workout Tuesday, then took part in the shootaround in hopes that he could play against the Warriors.

Kidd's 27 get Mavericks past Clippers (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 27 points, Josh Howard got 12 of his 25 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the banged-up but stubborn Los Angeles Clippers 93-86 Monday night to complete a sweep of the four-game season series. The Mavericks are seventh in the Western Conference standings, five games behind front-running San Antonio and New Orleans with eight games remaining -- including the...

Spurs win eighth straight, rip Warriors (AP)
Tony Parker scored 26 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 116-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night for their eighth straight win. The defending champions remained second in the Western Conference, just percentage points behind the New Orleans Hornets. The Warriors, in a three-way race with Dallas and Denver for the final two playoff spots, dropped their 20th straight in...

Mavs upgrade Nowitzki to day-to-day
The Dallas Mavericks upgraded the injury status of Dirk Nowitzki to day-to-day on Tuesday, the eve of a pivotal Western Conference game against Golden State. The reigning MVP, who has been out since spraining his left ankle and knee March 23, would be re-evaluated Wednesday to see if he can play against the Warriors. The Mavs (46-28) began Tuesday a half-game ahead of Golden State for the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Warriors play at San Antonio on Tuesday night.

Warriors beat Mavs to create 3-way tie (AP)

The Golden State Warriors ruined Dallas' season a year ago by knocking the Mavericks out of the playoffs in a shocking first-round upset. This year, the Warriors could keep the Mavericks out of the postseason all together. Monta Ellis scored 30 points and Kelenna Azubuike hit two clutch shots down the stretch to help the Warriors beat the Mavericks 114-104 Sunday night to create a three-way tie...

Week 22 Fantasy Stockwatch
Times are tough in Dallas while another member of the Heat may shut it down for the remainder of the season. That and more in Jamey Eisenberg's latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Week 22 Fantasy Stockwatch
Times are tough in Dallas while another member of the Heat may shut it down for the remainder of the season. That and more in Jamey Eisenberg's latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Week 22 Fantasy Stockwatch
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Anthony leads Denver past slumping Mavs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and sparked the decisive run in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 118-105 win over the sliding Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Allen Iverson added 31 points for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight and moved into a tie with Golden State for the eighth and final playoff spot, one game behind the Mavericks.

Nene returns from cancer surgery
Denver Nuggets forward Nene is returning to the court, 2 1/2 months after surgery to remove a malignant testicular tumor. He planned to play about 5 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Nene participated in a full scrimmage Wednesday and in the team's shootaround Thursday. Before that, he had been limited to shooting, light running and 1-on-1 drills. Nene underwent a single dose of chemotherapy last month. He averaged 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds before his illness.

Nene set to return from cancer surgery
Denver Nuggets forward Nene is returning to the court, 2 1/2 months after surgery to remove a malignant testicular tumor. He planned to play about 5 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Nene participated in a full scrimmage Wednesday and in the team's shootaround Thursday. Before that, he had been limited to shooting, light running and 1-on-1 drills. Nene underwent a single dose of chemotherapy last month. He averaged 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds before his illness.

Howard carries Nowitzki-less Mavs to win (AP)

Josh Howard took over a tight game midway through the third quarter, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-90 on Tuesday night in their first game since losing Dirk Nowitzki to injury. Dallas, which had lost three straight, led only 60-58 when Howard got rolling. Howard scored 20 of the Mavericks' next 26 points, putting them up by 16 early in the fourth quarter.

Dirk out indefinitely with ankle, knee sprain
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. It's a blow to the Mavericks' title hopes - and perhaps their chances of making the playoffs. The team announced the diagnosis Monday, the day after the reigning MVP was injured during a game against San Antonio. The Mavs have lost three straight, continuing a spiral since adding Jason Kidd.

Mavericks' Nowitzki out indefinitely (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. It's a blow to the Mavericks' title hopes -- and perhaps their chances of making the playoffs. The team announced the diagnosis Monday, the day after the reigning MVP was injured during a game against San Antonio.

Nowitzki out indefinitely with knee, ankle injuries
The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that they have diagnosed star forward Dirk Nowitzki with a high ankle sprain and mild knee sprain after Nowitzki's left leg bent awkwardly in a crunching fall during Sunday's home loss to San Antonio.

Nowitzki injures leg as Spurs beat Mavs (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored eight points in a 19-0 third-quarter rally that sent the San Antonio Spurs past Dallas 88-81 Sunday, but the Mavericks came away worried mostly about the status of reigning league MVP Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki hurt his lower left leg during a nasty spill late in San Antonio's game-breaking stretch.

Mavericks' Nowitzki limps off court after nasty fall
Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Nowitzki falls, grabs leg in agony
Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Minutes later, he was limping badly on his way into the X-ray room. The team did not immediately have a status report, calling it only a "leg and ankle injury." Nowitzki, the reigning NBA most valuable player, landed awkwardly after running and blocking a shot by San Antonio's Ime Udoka.

Injured Nowitzki helped to locker room (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Minutes later, he was limping badly on his way into the X-ray room. The team did not immediately have a status report, calling it only a "leg and ankle injury." Nowitzki, the reigning NBA most valuable player, landed...

Lakers send Sonics to 10th straight loss (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, seven of his teammates also scored in double digits, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 130-105 on Friday night, sending the SuperSonics to their 10th straight loss and completing a sweep of the four-game season series. The Western Conference-leading Lakers returned to Staples Center from an arduous 2-2 road trip that concluded with victories over Dallas and Utah...

Allen helps Celts complete Texas sweep (AP)

Ray Allen returned from a three-game injury absence and a long time on the bench in the fourth quarter to nail a go-ahead 3-pointer with 31.7 seconds left, lifting the Boston Celtics past the Dallas Mavericks 94-90 Thursday night. The Celtics completed an impressive sweep in the Lone Star State, becoming the first team to go 3-0 in San Antonio, Houston and Dallas since the Sacramento Kings in...

Up 25, Lakers hold off Mavs 102-100 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 10 of his season-high 21 in the final quarter, giving the Los Angeles Lakers just enough to hold off the Dallas Mavericks, 102-100, Tuesday night. The Lakers led by 25 points midway through the third quarter, but were up only 101-100 with 4.8 seconds left.

Mavericks rout short-handed Heat
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points before sitting out most of the second half, and the Dallas Mavericks stormed out to a huge early lead on the way to beating the hapless Miami Heat 98-73 Sunday night. Josh Howard added 15 for the Mavericks, who led by 20 points midway through the opening quarter and have beaten the Heat in each of the teams' past eight regular-season meetings.

Mavericks start quick, rout Heat 98-73 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points before sitting out most of the second half, and the Dallas Mavericks stormed out to a huge early lead on the way to beating the hapless Miami Heat 98-73 Sunday night. Josh Howard added 15 for the Mavericks, who led by 20 points midway through the opening quarter and have beaten the Heat in each of the teams' past eight regular-season meetings.

Marion misses 2nd straight Heat game
Heat forward Shawn Marion missed Miami's game Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, the second straight contest he was sidelined for because of a back injury. Marion also sat out Miami's loss Friday to the Orlando Magic, and Heat coach Pat Riley said the problem was exacerbated Saturday night when Marion backed into an object in a garage. Another starting forward, Udonis Haslem, also was held out of the game with a sprained ankle - despite his pleas to get back into the lineup.

Heat's Marion sits out again (AP)
Heat forward Shawn Marion missed Miami's game Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, the second straight contest he was sidelined for because of a back injury. Marion also sat out Miami's loss Friday to the Orlando Magic, and Heat coach Pat Riley said the problem was exacerbated Saturday night when Marion backed into an object in a garage.

Nowitzki, Lue help Mavs pound Pacers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and new backup point guard Tyronn Lue had 13 points in 15 minutes, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers, 116-97 Friday night in their latest pounding of an Eastern Conference bottom feeder. Dallas won its fourth straight, all at home and all against the weakest teams in the weaker conference.

Kobe helps Lakers regain lead in West (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 34 points in the final 8 1/2 minutes, Lamar Odom added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 117-108 on Tuesday night to regain the top spot in the Western Conference. Now, they'll face a major challenge staying there, playing their next four games on the road against New Orleans, Houston, Dallas and Utah, who have a...

Mavs end Bobcats' 5-game win streak (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points in 28 minutes, and Josh Howard added 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte 118-93 on Wednesday night, snapping the Bobcats' franchise-record five-game winning streak. The Bobcats have never beaten the Mavericks -- or even scored 100 points against them -- in the eight-game series.

Wallace back after missing due to concussion
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace was back in uniform, but not in the starting lineup Wednesday night against Dallas after missing eight games because of a concussion. Mavericks forward Devean George missed his second straight game because of lower back soreness. Wallace entered the game with 3:55 left in the first quarter, and missed his first shot seconds later. He hadn't played since Feb.

Mavs cruise past listless Knicks 108-79 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had his back pressed to the floor, his right eye closed and a scratch puffing up around it just minutes into Monday night's game against the New York Knicks. When Mavericks coach Avery Johnson got to his star player, he wondered whether it would take minutes or hours for Nowitzki to see again.

Cuban bans bloggers from Mavs' locker room
Mark Cuban is the only blogger allowed in the Dallas Mavericks locker room.



Mavs won't allow bloggers in locker room (AP)
Mark Cuban is the only blogger allowed in the Dallas Mavericks locker room. At Cuban's direction, the Mavericks have created the first blogger-free policy in the NBA, perhaps in all of pro sports. As a blogger himself, he believes people writing for blogs don't need behind-the-scenes access to do their jobs, even if those blogs are run by newspapers.

Bobcats' Wallace returns to practice
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is back, just not at power forward. Wallace returned to practice Monday for the first time since being knocked unconscious by an inadvertent elbow more than two weeks ago. Wearing his signature orange headband, Wallace showed his same aggressive style during a team scrimmage. He hopes to play Wednesday at Dallas.

Bobcats' Wallace eyes Wednesday return to action
Gerald Wallace returned to practice Monday for the first time since being knocked unconscious by an inadvertent elbow more than two weeks ago. He hopes to play Wednesday at Dallas.

Kidd, Dirk help Mavs rout Nets 111-91 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points and became the leading scorer in franchise history, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Jersey Nets 111-91 Saturday night in the first meeting b