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Attorney: Mark Cuban hasn't set timetable on Texas Rangers' decision
Mark Cuban's attorney said Tuesday that his client is still doing his due diligence on the Texas Rangers' finances and has not set a timetable to make a decision as to whether he's going to submit a bid for the team by the court-scheduled Aug. 3 date.

Agent: Tim Thomas negotiating for return to Dallas Mavericks
Tim Thomas' agent said that he and the Mavericks are working toward a deal that would resume the 33-year-old's career in Dallas.

Kings ink swingman Wright, G Jeter (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed free agent swingman Antoine Wright and guard Pooh Jeter to contracts. The team did not reveal terms of the deals Friday. Wright is entering his sixth NBA season. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 290 career games with New Jersey, Dallas and Toronto. He averaged 6.5 points and 2.8 rebounds last season with the Raptors.

Germany's Nowitzki to skip worlds (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play for Germany at next month's world championship in Turkey. The German basketball federation said Tuesday that the nine-time All-Star would be back for the 2011 European Championship that will also serve as a qualifying tournament for the 2012 Olympics in London.

Nowitzki to skip world championships
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play for Germany at next month's world championship in Turkey.

Dirki to skip world championships
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play for Germany at next month's world championship in Turkey.

Team USA invites Jason Kidd to serve as player liaison
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will be with Team USA as a special guest of the coaching staff for its Las Vegas training camp through July 24, sources said.

It's official: Dirk Nowitzki signs new contract with Dallas Mavericks
The ink is dry on a new contract between the Mavericks and their nine-time All-Star forward, Dirk Nowitzki.



Mark Cuban wants to be in Texas Rangers sale mix
Mark Cuban wants to be involved in the purchase of the Rangers, in some capacity.

Team USA adds Rondo, Chandler, Lopez
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez were added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas.

Rondo, 2 others added to US roster (AP)
Rajon Rondo could play for the United States after all. The Boston Celtics point guard was among three players added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas. Newly acquired Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez also were selected and will be among the 21 players who will compete for a chance to play for the...

Tyson Chandler says he's healthy in Dallas Mavericks introduction
The Mavericks introduced new center Tyson Chandler on Thursday.

Harrington says he's headed to Nuggets (AP)
Free agent power forward Al Harrington says he's headed to the Denver Nuggets, who are in dire need of frontcourt help with Kenyon Martin, Chris Andersen and Nene coming off leg injuries. The former New York Knicks backup tweeted: "I'm taking my Talents to the MILE HIGH." ESPN first reported Harrington had chosen Denver over Dallas.

Bobcats trade Chandler to Mavericks (AP)
Tyson Chandler has been traded after all, just not to the team he thought a day earlier. After Charlotte's potential deal with Toronto fell through, the Bobcats sent Chandler and fellow center Alexis Ajinca to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday for center Erick Dampier, forward Eduardo Najera, shooting guard Matt Carroll and cash considerations.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks get Tyson Chandler in five-player deal
The Mavericks acquired Tyson Chandler from the Bobcats in a five-player deal, sources said.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves continue Jefferson talks
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to exchange proposals on an Al Jefferson trade and moved closer a deal over the weekend, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.

Heat F Haslem signs 5-year, $20M deal (AP)
Udonis Haslem is staying with the Miami Heat. Terms were not immediately revealed, although Haslem says he turned down offers from Dallas and Denver that would have paid more. The Heat were expected to announce the signing later Monday. Haslem has been teammates with Dwyane Wade for each of their previous seven NBA seasons, and Wade wanted that relationship to continue.

Haslem agrees to $20M deal with Heat
Udonis Haslem is staying with the Miami Heat. Haslem signed a five-year deal Monday worth around $20 million, more than $10 million less than he could have gotten had he accepted offers from the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets.

Source: Mavericks, center Ian Mahinmi agree to two-year deal
Seeking youth and front-line help, the Dallas Mavericks are adding 6-foot-11 project Ian Mahinmi, who played in 26 games last season for the San Antonio Spurs.

Cuban: NBA should investigate Heat (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says the NBA should examine how free agents LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade all ended up with the Miami Heat. Cuban tells a group of reporters at the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas that he intends to ask the league's Board of Governors to inquire about the situation.

Dallas Mavericks look for value to trade Erick Dampier's contract
The Mavericks are trying to trade Erick Dampier's contract.

Mavs keep C Haywood for $55M, 6 years (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says center Brendan Haywood has agreed to $55 million, six-year contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because details were still being finalized. Dallas acquired the 7-footer from Washington as part of a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline last season.

Report: Haywood signs with Mavs
A person familiar with the negotiations says center Brendan Haywood has agreed to $55 million, six-year contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks.

2010 NBA free agents: Center Brendan Haywood agrees to deal to stay with Dallas Mavericks, sources say
Center Brendan Haywood agreed to a six-year, $55 million deal to return to the Mavericks, according to two sources.

Jermaine O'Neal to sign with Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets or Boston Celtics
Free-agent center Jermaine O'Neal said Wednesday that he expects to sign with one of the three following teams in coming days: Dallas, Denver or Boston.

Source: Dallas Mavericks not interested in sign-and-trade pact over Brendan Haywood
Source: Dallas Mavericks not interested in sign-and-trade pact over Brendan Haywood.

2010 NBA free agency: Sources: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks express interest in Shaquille O'Neal
Even at 38 years old, Shaquille O'Neal is drawing plenty of interest on the free-agent market. Boston, Dallas and Atlanta have all expressed interest in O'Neal, according to league sources.

'We have a deal': Dirk to stay with Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki is sticking with the Dallas Mavericks.

Adviser of Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki says 'no statement, no decision'
Dirk Nowitzki is still thinking about his offer from the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks make Dirk Nowitzki offer; meeting again Saturday
The Mavericks have made Dirk Nowitzki a contract offer and hope to get a response as soon as Saturday.

Mavericks offer Dirk 'significant' deal
The Dallas Mavericks have made Dirk Nowitzki a "significant'' contract offer and hope to get a response as soon as Saturday.

Mavs, Cavs entertain possible double sign-and-trade
Mavericks free agent center Brenden Haywood will reportedly meet on Thursday with the Dallas, Cleveland and Miami, accourding to a league source. Haywood will conduct these meetings in Charlotte, N.C.

2010 NBA free agents: Dirk Nowitzki stopping in New York on way to Dallas doesn't worry Dallas Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki stopping in New York on way to Dallas doesn't worry Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks free agent Dirk Nowitzki changes plans again, lands in Dallas
Dirk Nowitzki quietly arrives in Dallas after a brief detour to New York.

Bosh meets with Heat in Chicago (AP)
Chris Bosh met with the Miami Heat in Chicago on Thursday, each side gauging the chance of him joining Dwyane Wade in South Florida for the next several seasons. Bosh flew to Chicago from his Dallas home, while the Heat contingent led by team president Pat Riley arrived after meetings overnight with Amare Stoudemire and others in Los Angeles.

Rockets make pitch to free agent Bosh
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh in Dallas just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an available player at the exact moment free agency opened for the second straight year.

Nowitzki flying to Dallas to talk with Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki is flying to Dallas to speak with the Mavericks, FOX Sports Southwest reports.

Dallas Mavericks make re-signing C Brendan Haywood a priority
Dallas Mavericks make re-signing C Brendan Haywood a priority.

2010 NBA free agents: Dallas Mavericks president Donnie Nelson on Dirk Nowitzki: 'We're gonna get him'
Mavericks president Donnie Nelson on Dirk Nowitzki: 'We're gonna get him.'

2010 NBA free agency: Dallas Mavericks president headed to Germany to woo Dirk Nowitzki
Mavericks president Donnie Nelson is planning to be in Germany for the start of free agency to show Dirk Nowitzki how sincere the club is about keeping its all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

Mavs prez to visit Nowitzki in Germany (AP)
Dallas Mavericks president Donnie Nelson is planning to be in Germany for the start of free agency to show Dirk Nowitzki how sincere the club is about keeping its all-time leading scorer and rebounder. Nowitzki technically still has to opt out of the final year of his existing contract to become a free agent, but the Mavericks were expecting to receive formal word as soon as Tuesday.

Nelson going to Germany with hope of retaining Dirk
Dallas Mavericks president Donnie Nelson is planning to be in Germany for the start of free agency to show Dirk Nowitzki how sincere the club is about keeping its all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

Dallas Mavericks' interested in Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson
Mavericks' interest in Minnesota's Jefferson preliminary

Source: Dallas Mavericks 'dark, dark horse' in LeBron James race
Dallas is no more than a "dark, dark horse" in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a source.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks pay $3 million for draft rights to No. 25 pick Dominique Jones
Sources: Dallas Mavericks pay $3 million for draft rights to No. 25 pick Dominique Jones

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd feels teammate Dirk Nowitzki will stay
Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd feels teammate Dirk Nowitzki will stay.

Wade's summer priority isn't free agency (AP)
Dwyane Wade has had June 20 circled for a long time. Not because Sunday will be exactly four years since the Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks for the 2006 NBA title, the series where Wade's spectacular play earned him the finals MVP trophy. In fact, Wade insists that until he was reminded of it a few days ago, he didn't even make the connection between that date and the championship...

Dallas Mavericks give draft pick to Indiana Pacers to complete Shawne Williams trade
The Dallas Mavericks finally closed the book on their unsuccessful trade for troubled forward Shawne Williams by sending the Indiana Pacers their 57th pick in the upcoming NBA draft, Mavs president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson confirmed.

LeBron: I'm 'absolutely' leaning toward signing with Cavs
National Basketball League superstar LeBron James has been linked to the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and others, but his current team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, have the upper hand.

Caron Butler expresses desire to stay with Dallas Mavericks
Guard Caron Butler expressed his desire to remain with the Dallas Mavericks on his blog and said the team doesn't need to make any splashy moves to contend for a title next season.

Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey has second interview for Atlanta Hawks vacancy, following Avery Johnson
Like Avery Johnson, Mavs assistant Dwane Casey has interviewed twice with the Hawks.

DeShawn Stevenson exercises option to stay with Dallas Mavericks
Reserve guard DeShawn Stevenson has exercised his player option to return to the Dallas Mavericks next season, his agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed Monday.

Cuban fined $100,000 for comments on LeBron
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for comments made about free-agent-to-be LeBron James that violated the league's anti-tampering rules.

Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban fined $100K for LeBron James comments
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for comments made about free-agent-to-be LeBron James that violated the league's anti-tampering rules.

Cuban fined $100K for James comments (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for comments made about free-agent-to-be LeBron James that violated the league's anti-tampering rules. The outspoken billionaire, in an interview this week with CNNMoney.com, said "anybody" would be interested in James.

Sources: Dirk Nowitzki expected to opt out of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks
Sources: Dirk Nowitzki expected to opt out of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks

2010 NBA Free Agents: LeBron James wooed by Dallas Mavericks fan site
LeBron James in a Dallas Mavericks uniform? It's already happening -- on the Internet.

Mavericks fans woo James on Internet (AP)
LeBron James in a Dallas Mavericks uniform? It's already happening -- on the Internet. Mavs fans are the latest to do their part to woo the NBA superstar to their city by launching the website lebrontothemavs.com. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted a link to the site Thursday, writing: "Gotta love Mavs fans !!" The home page plays a song and doctored photos include James' face on a...

Cuban interested in acquiring James (AP)
Mark Cuban is no stranger to bold statements, and the Dallas Mavericks owner has expressed his interest in acquiring soon-to-be free agent LeBron James. The outspoken billionaire, in an interview this week with CNNMoney.com, said "anybody" would be interested in James. Cuban said it would be tough to sign the two-time defending league MVP in free agency, but a sign-and-trade deal with...

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expresses his interest in acquiring LeBron James
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expresses his interest in acquiring LeBron James.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey on Atlanta Hawks' radar
The Atlanta Hawks will interview Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey for their coaching vacancy in the next few days, according to NBA coaching sources.

Sources: Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson, current assistant Dwane Casey on Atlanta Hawks' radar
The Atlanta Hawks will interview Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey for their coaching vacancy in the next few days, according to NBA coaching sources.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd explains absense, denies he's at odds with coach Rick Carlisle
Mavs' Jason Kidd explains absense, denies he's at odds with Rick Carlisle

Mavericks' ex-owner lambastes Cuban
A company run by former Dallas Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr. filed suit Monday against the club and Mark Cuban's company that holds majority ownership in it, alleging that it's insolvent or verging on insolvency.

Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier has knee cleaned out
Mavs center Erick Dampier had an arthroscopic procedure to clean out his left knee.

Ross Perot Jr. sues Mark Cuban, alleges Dallas Mavericks insolvent
A company run by former Dallas Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr. is suing the club, alleging that it's insolvent or verging on insolvency."



Former owner Perot Jr. sues Cuban's Mavs (AP)
A company run by former Dallas Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr. is suing the club, alleging that it's insolvent or verging on insolvency." According to The Dallas Morning News, Hillwood Investment Properties III Ltd. sued Dallas Basketball Ltd. Monday, alleging the Mavericks lost $50 million in the fiscal year ended June 30.

Philadelphia 76ers interview Bill Laimbeer for vacant coaching job
Former Detroit player Bill Laimbeer met with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in Dallas to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.

Mark Cuban's HDNet partnering with 'Girls Gone Wild'
Mark Cuban's HDNet television network is teaming up with "Girls Gone Wild" on a reality show.

Cuban's HDNet teams with Girls Gone Wild (AP)
Mark Cuban's HDNet television network is teaming up with "Girls Gone Wild" on a reality show. The outspoken owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks said this week that the show would be a behind-the-scenes look at the Girls Gone Wild brand, known for young women exposing themselves on camera.

Mark Cuban doesn't see Dirk Nowitzki leaving Dallas Mavericks
Mark Cuban doesn't see Dirk Nowitzki leaving Dallas Mavericks.

Report: Hornets meet with Johnson, Casey
A person familiar with the New Orleans Hornets' coaching search says the club has conducted its first two interviews with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson and current Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey.

New Orleans Hornets interview Avery Johnson, Dwane Casey for coaching position
A person familiar with the New Orleans Hornets' coaching search says the club has conducted its first two interviews with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson and current Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey.

Hornets meet with Avery Johnson, Casey (AP)
A person familiar with the New Orleans Hornets' coaching search says the club has conducted its first two interviews with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson and current Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey. Hornets general manager Jeff Bower and team president Hugh Weber traveled to Texas along with team owner Gary Chouest to meet with Johnson and Casey on Tuesday, the person told The Associated...

Sources: New Orleans Hornets ask to interview Dallas Mavericks' Dwane Casey
The New Orleans Hornets are the first team to formally request permission to interview in-demand Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey for their coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

Johnson to talk with 76ers, Hornets
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson says he is scheduled to speak early next week with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Hornets about each teams' coaching vacancy.

Avery Johnson to talk to 76ers, Hornets (AP)
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson says he is scheduled to speak early next week with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Hornets about each teams' coaching vacancy. Club representatives will meet Johnson in Texas -- the Sixers on Monday and the Hornets on Tuesday, Johnson said Saturday.

Spurs feeling comfortable as No. 7 seed (AP)
Calling the Spurs perhaps the best No. 7 seed in NBA history is growing into a fashionable opinion. The Spurs rested Friday after finishing off second-seeded Dallas in Game 6 on Thursday night. They are just the fifth No. 7 seed to win a playoff series -- and the first since the opening round became a best-of-seven series in 2003.

Is Dirk Nowitzki done with Dallas Mavericks? Disappointed star considers opting out after latest exit
Is Dirk Nowitzki done with Dallas Mavericks? Disappointed star considers opting out after latest exit.

2010 NBA playoffs: Jason Kidd is no-show at Dallas Mavericks exit interviews
Jason Kidd did not attend the Dallas Mavericks' end-of-season meetings Friday and instead made an early return home to Phoenix, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.

Nowitzki to wait on free agency decision (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki isn't saying yet whether he's going to become a free agent or return to the Dallas Mavericks next season. The German forward said he needs a week or two to get over his disappointment after the Mavs were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by San Antonio. The former MVP can opt out of his contract July 1.

Spurs blow 22-point lead, but oust Mavs (AP)
The Spurs moved on, and Dallas is done early again. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit. The Spurs got payback after the Mavs eliminated them a year ago, and will play either Phoenix or Portland in the Western Conference...

Ginobili, Spurs boot Mavericks from the playoffs
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit.

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says series result won't affect coach Rick Carlisle's job security
The result of the Dallas Mavericks' first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs will not affect the job security of coach Rick Carlisle, owner Mark Cuban said Tuesday night.

Mavs try to force Game 7 with Spurs
When the Mavs return to Dallas, will it be for a Game 7? Or an early vacation?

Mavs survive as Butler, Haywood handle Spurs
Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood gave the Dallas Mavericks the energy, toughness and scoring they needed -- in other words, everything the Mavs expected when they traded for them a few months ago.

Butler's 35 help Mavericks force Game 6 (AP)
Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood gave the Dallas Mavericks the energy, toughness and scoring they needed -- in other words, everything the Mavs expected when they traded for them a few months ago. Butler scored a career playoff-best 35 points and had 11 rebounds, and Haywood provided a strong inside presence at both ends in his first start of this postseason, keeping the Mavericks alive by leading...

Spurs try to polish off Mavs in Dallas


Hawks' Crawford named Sixth Man of Year (AP)
Accepting a backup role for the first time in his career, Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford was rewarded for his unselfishness Tuesday by being named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Crawford won the award going away with 580 of a possible 610 points, including 110 out of 122 first-place votes. Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks finished second with 220 points and Anderson Varejao of the Cleveland...

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs
2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs.

2010 NBA playoffs: Shawn Marion believes Dallas Mavericks can rally from 3-1 hole
Swingman Shawn Marion still believes the Dallas Mavericks can save their season, despite the Western Conference's No. 2 seed having fallen into a 3-1 deficit against the San Antonio Spurs.

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier fined $35,000 by league for criticizing officiating
Mavericks center Erick Dampier was fined $35,000 by the NBA for criticizing officials.

Hill picks up slack as Spurs go up 3-1 (AP)
If Spurs coach Gregg Popovich hasn't already done so, he may want to apologize for calling his role players "dogs." Because they put the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination. Tim Duncan had a miserable 34th birthday and Manu Ginobili looked as bad at times as his bandaged-up nose.

Ginobili, Spurs take 2-1 lead over Mavs (AP)
Bloody nose and all, Manu Ginobili wasn't letting the Dallas Mavericks get ahead in this playoff series. Playing with a bandage across his nose after getting popped by Dirk Nowitzki's elbow, Ginobili returned to the game and helped the San Antonio Spurs hold on in a wild fourth quarter for a 94-90 win over Dallas on Friday night.

Spurs take 2-1 lead over Mavs behind Ginobili
Playing with a bandage across his nose after getting popped by Dirk Nowitzki's elbow, Manu Ginobili returned to the game and helped the San Antonio Spurs hold on in a wild fourth quarter for a 94-90 win over Dallas on Friday night.

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs
2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs

NBA playoffs: San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will play in Game 4 against Dallas Mavericks
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili suffered a nasal fracture in Friday's Game 3 win over the Dallas Mavericks but will not need surgery and will play in Sunday's Game 4.

Duncan, Spurs even series with Mavs
Richard Jefferson bounded right out of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's doghouse, scoring 17 of his 19 points in the first half to help San Antonio beat the Dallas Mavericks and tie their first-round series at a game apiece.

Jefferson, Duncan help Spurs even series (AP)
Richard Jefferson bounded right out of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's doghouse. Knowing he was among the guys Popovich thought "played like dogs" in the opener, Jefferson scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half to help San Antonio beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-88 in Game 2 on Wednesday night to tie their first-round series at a game apiece.

Jefferson key as Spurs tie series with Mavs
Richard Jefferson rebounded from a miserable performance in the opener to score 19 points, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-88 on Wednesday night and tie their first-round series at one game apiece.

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he 'hates' the Spurs
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had some strong words Tuesday for his playoff opponent: 'I hate the Spurs.'

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff series. Anthony, whose previous playoff high was 41 points against Dallas in the second round last year, benefited from the absence of Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who re-injured his strained...

Nowitzki starts strong as Mavericks edge Spurs
Dirk Nowitzki opened the playoffs in a high gear, making 12 of 14 shots and scoring 36 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Nowitzki scores 36 as Mavs defeat Spurs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki opened the playoffs in a high gear, making 12 of 14 shots and scoring 36 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. The Spurs did a good job of slowing Nowitzki in the first round last year, usually by swarming him with two and sometimes three defenders.

San Antonio Spurs sticking with guard George Hill in starting lineup
George Hill remains San Antonio's starting point guard for the playoff opener against Dallas, despite aggravating an ankle injury and the presence of Tony Parker.

Spurs take on Mavs in Dallas


Gregg Popovich not committing to San Antonio Spurs starting guard
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich isn't saying whether Tony Parker or George Hill will start at point guard in the playoff opener Sunday night in Dallas.

Popovich won't commit to starting PG (AP)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich isn't saying whether Tony Parker or George Hill will start at point guard in the playoff opener Sunday night in Dallas. Parker came off the bench all six games after returning from a broken bone in his right hand. However, Hill aggravated a sprained right ankle in the season finale.

Ex-Wizards lead Mavericks vs. Spurs (AP)
Two months ago, Brendan Haywood, Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson were enduring a season gone horribly wrong in Washington. Then Dallas rescued them in a trade at the All-Star break. The Mavericks went from winning 62 percent of their games before the deal to winning 77 percent after. Dallas also claimed the second seed in the Western Conference.

Mavs top Spurs, set up 1st-round rematch (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs made it easy for the Dallas Mavericks. That won't happen when they hook up again in a few days. With Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili getting the night off, the Mavericks needed only a 16-2 run at the end of the first quarter to put themselves on their way to a 96-89 victory Wednesday night that sets up a first-round playoff matchup between these teams.

Mavericks down Spurs in preview of first round
Jason Kidd and Jason Terry led a 16-2 run at the end of the first quarter, putting the Dallas Mavericks ahead for good on their way to a 96-89 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

San Antonio Spurs sit Tim Duncan, Manu Ginoboli in season finale vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Spurs sat Tim Duncan and Manu Ginoboli in the season finale against the Mavericks.

Spurs sit Duncan, Ginobili vs. Mavs (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs turned in a starting lineup for the season finale that included Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Then coach Gregg Popovich changed his mind. Duncan and Ginobili didn't even suit up for a game against the Dallas Mavericks that had direct playoff implications -- a Dallas win would give the Mavs the No.

San Antonio Spurs won't rest starters vs. Dallas Mavericks
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he has no interest in trying to dictate Western Conference playoff seedings by resting starters during Wednesday night's regular-season finale against the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavericks strengthen hold on No. 2 seed (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points in 22 minutes, Shawn Marion added 21 points in his return from an injury, and the Dallas Mavericks kept a firm grip on the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 117-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Jason Kidd had 12 points and 12 assists for the Mavericks, who blew out the lifeless Clippers with a 37-point first quarter on the way...

Mavs F Butler sidelined with hip strain (AP)
Forward Caron Butler is sitting out of the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a strained right hip. Butler didn't dress for Monday night's game, while fellow forward Shawn Marion returned to the Mavericks' lineup after missing three games with a strained oblique muscle.

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion ready to return Monday against Los Angeles Clippers
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion is ready to return for Monday's game vs. the Clippers.

Dirk's 40 help Mavs clinch Southwest (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, making a key 3-pointer with under three minutes left, and the Dallas Mavericks clinched the Southwest Division with an 83-77 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Nowitzki added 10 rebounds and was 17 for 17 from the free throw line for the Mavericks, who needed both the victory over Portland and a Memphis win over the Spurs.

Mavericks crush Kings for West's No. 2 seed
Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points to help the Dallas Mavericks rout the struggling Sacramento Kings 126-108 on Saturday night.

Mavericks roll, now alone in 2nd in West (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points to help the Dallas Mavericks rout the struggling Sacramento Kings 126-108 on Saturday night. The lopsided victory, combined with Denver's loss to San Antonio, moved the Mavericks into sole possession of second place in the Western Conference playoff race. Dallas is one game ahead of Denver with two games remaining for both teams.

Dirk's 40 fuel Mavs to Southwest Division crown
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, making a key 3-pointer with under three minutes left, and the Dallas Mavericks clinched the Southwest Division with an 83-77 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Injured Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion won't return against Portland Trail Blazers
Injured Mavericks forward Shawn Marion won't return against Trail Blazers.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on Western Conference race: 'We know we can kill anybody'
A 5-6 slump hasn't lowered expectations or limited swagger for the Dallas Mavericks, starting with owner Mark Cuban.

Mavs run home streak over Grizzlies to 9 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No.

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion will not play against Memphis on Wednesday night
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion will not play against Memphis on Wednesday night because of a strained oblique muscle.

Thunder drop Mavericks to clinch playoff spot
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Jeff Green added 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff spot with a 121-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Thunder beat Mavs to clinch playoff spot (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Jeff Green added 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff spot with a 121-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Russell Westbrook and Nick Collison added 17 points each to help the Thunder end a nine-game road losing streak against the Mavericks dating to when the team was based in Seattle.

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion leaves game against Oklahoma City with strained left oblique muscle
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion leaves game against OKC with strained left oblique muscle.

Blazers clinch playoff spot, beat Knicks (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a 118-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Blazers came into the game needing help to reach the postseason. San Antonio defeated Houston 119-102 and Dallas beat Memphis 106-102, meaning all Portland had to do was beat the Knicks to seal it.

Howard dominates inside as Magic down Mavs
Dwight Howard dominated inside with 17 points, 20 rebounds and five blocked shots, and his Orlando teammates converted 14 of 24 attempts from 3-point range as the Magic atoned for an earlier loss to Dallas with a 97-82 victory over the Mavericks.

Howard leads Magic to victory in Dallas (AP)
Dwight Howard dominated inside with 17 points, 20 rebounds and five blocked shots, and his Orlando teammates converted 14 of 24 attempts from 3-point range as the Magic atoned for an earlier loss to Dallas with a 97-82 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday night. Reserve Mickael Pietrus had 24 points, making all six of his 3-point attempts, and Vince Carter added 19 points to help the Magic win...

Dallas Mavericks to play Phoenix Suns in third NBA preseason game to be held outdoors
The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns will play in the third NBA preseason game to be held outdoors -- on Oct. 9 in Indian Wells, Calif.

Nowitzki rallies Mavs to 50th win (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki overcame a poor shooting night, scoring 28 points and leading a late Dallas rally as the Mavericks got their 50th win of the season with a 106-102 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry scored 29 points for the Mavericks, who have now won 50 games in each of the last 10 seasons.

Mavericks down Grizzlies for 50th win of season
Dirk Nowitzki overcame a poor shooting night, scoring 28 points and leading a late Dallas rally as the Mavericks won their 50th game of the season with a 106-102 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Nowitzki's triple-double keeps Mavs as 2 seed
Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks maintained the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 109-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Nowitzki's triple-double powers Mavs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks maintained the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 109-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Shawn Marion added 21 points and Jason Terry contributed 15 for Dallas, which increased its conference lead over Denver to 1 1-2 games.

Beaubois hits 40 as Mavericks wallop Warriors
Rookie guard Rodrigue Beaubois scored a season-high 40 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 111-90 on Saturday night to snap a two-game losing streak.

Beaubois' 40 power Mavs over Warriors (AP)
Rookie guard Rodrigue Beaubois scored a season-high 40 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 111-90 on Saturday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Beaubois made 9 of 11 3-pointers, was 15 of 22 overall from the field, made his onlky free throw and had eight rebounds. The 6-footer from Guadeloupe had 26 points in the first half, two more points than his previous career...

Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler fined for bad language toward fans
Mavericks guard Caron Butler has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for directing inappropriate language toward fans.



Mavs G Butler fined $25,000 for language (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Caron Butler has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for directing inappropriate language toward fans. Stu Jackson, the league's executive vice president of operations, made the announcement in a news release Saturday. The incident occurred with 9.9 seconds remaining in the second period of the Mavericks' 101-89 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday at the Rose...

Trail Blazers ride Aldridge to third win vs. Mavs
LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, 101-89 on Thursday night.

Blazers sweep season series from Mavs (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, 101-89 on Thursday night. Marcus Camby added 17 points and 11 rebounds for Portland, which won the season series from the Mavericks for the first time since the 1998-99 season.

Suns continue surge, rout Knicks 132-96 (AP)
Leandro Barbosa scored 18 points in his fifth game back from wrist surgery to help the Phoenix Suns stretch their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 132-96 rout of the New York Knicks on Friday night. The Suns have won 20 of 25 to climb within a half-game of No. 4 Utah and a game of No. 3 Dallas in the Western Conference.

Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood unhappy with not starting
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood didn't seem happy about coming off the bench against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Celtics top Nuggets, clinch playoff spot (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett had 20 and the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth with a 113-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The Celtics dominated inside and the Nuggets, one day after losing to the Knicks in New York, slipped a half-game behind the Dallas Mavericks and into a third-place tie with Utah in the Western Conference with their third consecutive loss.

Kidd keys spurt to win on 37th birthday (AP)
Jason Kidd celebrated his 37th birthday by scoring a season-high 26 points, much of it coming during a game-breaking spurt at the start of the fourth quarter that sent the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks came in having lost three of four since winning 13 in a row.

Mavs F Nowitzki ejected for arguing call (AP)
Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki was ejected with 9:16 left in the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, drawing a quick pair of technical fouls from official Bill Kennedy for complaining about a foul call. Nowitzki was whistled for grabbing Clippers forward Drew Gooden.

Hornets beat Mavericks in Paul's return (AP)
Chris Paul played for the first time in 25 games, and Marcus Thornton scored 28 points to help the Hornets to a 115-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Returning from a left knee injury, Paul started but was limited to 21 minutes and had 11 points. He helped New Orleans pull away in the fourth quarter, but rookie Darren Collison ran the floor when the Hornets had a remarkable run...

Paul limited in return as Hornets put away Mavs
Chris Paul played for the first time in 25 games, and Marcus Thornton scored 28 points to help the Hornets to a 115-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul returns to lineup Monday against Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul has been placed in the starting lineup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics past Mavs (AP)
The Boston Celtics got the split they wanted with the Dallas Mavericks. Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Celtics stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. Ray Allen had 21 points for the Celtics, beaten by the Mavericks 99-90 in Boston on Jan.

Rondo hits down stretch as Celtics top Mavs
Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Mavs bounce back, beat Bulls 113-106 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 27 points, Dirk Nowitzki had 26, and J.J. Barea scored 10 straight when things tightened up in the fourth quarter, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-106 on Wednesday night. Dallas had three days off since ending a 13-game winning streak with a 34-point loss to New York.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry to return with mask, new nickname
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry will return against the Chicago Bulls with a customized mask and a tweaked nickname.

Knicks win second straight on road (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, Toney Douglas added 20 and the New York Knicks won their second straight on the road by rallying past the struggling Philadelphia 76ers, 94-84 on Monday night. Al Harrington contributed 15, Tracy McGrady scored 14 and Wilson Chandler had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks (24-43), who snapped the Dallas Mavericks' 13-game win streak with a convincing...

Knicks end Mavs' 13-game win streak
The Dallas Mavericks had the most lopsided victory in franchise history when they beat the New York Knicks by 50 points in the teams' last meeting nearly two months ago.

Knicks stun Mavericks to end 13-game streak
Bill Walker scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 22 and the New York Knicks snapped Dallas' 13-game winning streak and avenged a 50-point loss to the Mavericks earlier this season with a 128-94 victory on Saturday night.

Knicks end Mavs' 13-game run with rout (AP)
Bill Walker scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 22 and the New York Knicks snapped Dallas' 13-game winning streak and avenged a 50-point loss to the Mavericks earlier this season with a 128-94 victory on Saturday night. The Mavericks had their most lopsided win in franchise history in the first meeting between the teams, a 128-78 rout of the Knicks on Jan.

Jason Terry returns to practice for Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry practiced Friday, one week after undergoing facial surgery to repair his fractured left orbital bone.

Mavericks will be without J.J. Barea, but Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier may return
The Dallas Mavericks will be without J.J. Barea, but centers Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier could return against the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Mavericks extend win streak to 13 (AP)

Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Rookie Roddy Beaubois' 16 points and Shawn Marion's 14 points and 13 rebounds helped the Mavericks equal...

Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins suspended for run-ins vs. Dallas Mavericks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins has been suspended for two games after separate run-ins with Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki and DeShawn Stevenson on Monday.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ryan Hollins ejected after forearm to Dirk Nowitzki's head
Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins was ejected in the fourth quarter on Monday night after delivering a forearm to Dirk Nowitzki's head.



Marion leads Mavs to 12th straight win (AP)

Shawn Marion had a season-high 29 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks stretched the league's longest active winning streak to 12 straight games with a 125-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points and Caron Butler had 23 for Dallas, which has flourished since acquiring Butler and Brendan Haywood from the Washington Wizards at the...

Mavs hold off Bulls, win 11th straight (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki insists he has never played on such a talented team, not even when the Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA finals four years ago. One problem. "The league's also better," Nowitzki said. So he's not making any championship guarantees no matter how good the Mavericks are looking at the moment.

Back tightness sidelines Mavs C Haywood (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls because of tightness in his lower back. Haywood, averaging 9.7 points and 10.1 rebounds, left Friday's win over Sacramento after playing just over seven minutes. He was listed in the starting lineup after coach Rick Carlisle said he was a game-time decision.

Mavericks ride Dirk to 10th straight win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 31 points and 12 rebounds, rookie Roddy Beaubois added a career-high 22 points and the Dallas Mavericks extended their season-high winning streak to 10 games with a 108-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Beaubois went 9 for 14 from the field and 3 for 6 on 3-pointers in 24-plus minutes, taking advantage of the absence of the team's No.

Jason Terry undergoes facial surgery, expected to be out 10-14 days for Dallas Mavericks
Jason Terry undergoes surgery, expected to be out 10-14 days for Mavericks.

Dallas Maverick guard Jason Terry to have surgery on broken bone
Corey Brewer's inadvertent elbow broke Jason Terry's orbital bone, and will require surgery.

Mavs starter Terry needs surgery after elbow to face
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry is scheduled to have surgery Friday after taking an elbow to the face during a game.

Mavericks G Terry to have face surgery (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry is scheduled to have surgery Friday after taking an elbow to the face during a game. The Mavericks say a timetable for Terry's return would be determined after the surgery. Terry's left eye was nearly swollen shut when he left the Dallas locker room after Wednesday night's 112-109 victory over Minnesota.

Dirk's go-ahead bucket extends Mavs run to 9
Dirk Nowitzki overcame a slow shooting start to finish with 22 points, including the go-ahead basket, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to nine in a row with a 112-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mavs, minus Kidd, push win streak to 9 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki overcame a slow shooting start to finish with 22 points, including the go-ahead basket, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to nine in a row with a 112-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. With veteran point guard Jason Kidd getting a night off for the Mavericks, who played their 10th game in 16 days since the All-Star break, Jason Terry...

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, to get some extra rest, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavs decide to rest Jason Kidd against the Timberwolves.

Mavs to rest PG Kidd for Wolves game (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are giving veteran All-Star guard Jason Kidd a needed break. Coach Rick Carlisle says Kidd is "perfectly healthy" but is inactive for Wednesday night's game against Minnesota, which is the Mavericks' 10th in 16 days since the All-Star break. Kidd, who turns 37 later this month, has averaged 36 minutes a game in 60 starts.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, to get some extra rest, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavs decide to rest Jason Kidd against the Timberwolves.

Mavericks rally to win eighth straight (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, Jason Terry had several key buckets down the stretch, and the surging Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte 89-84 on Monday night to spoil the Bobcats' first game since Michael Jordan agreed to buy the team. Jordan's presence courtside and a difficult travel schedule couldn't stop the NBA's hottest team from their eighth straight win.

Dirk leads Mavs to seventh straight win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 36 points, Caron Butler had 19 in his return to the Dallas lineup and the Mavericks held on for a 108-100 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night to extend their NBA-high winning streak to seven games. The Hornets had cut what had been a 25-point deficit to 101-97 after Darren Collison's 3-pointer with 2:44 left capped the rookie's stretch of eight...

Nowitzki's 36 help Mavs to seventh straight win
Dirk Nowitzki scored 36 points, Caron Butler had 19 in his return to the Dallas lineup and the Mavericks held on for a 108-100 victory.

Mavericks' Butler returns vs. Hornets (AP)
Caron Butler is back in the Dallas Mavericks lineup. Butler had missed the past two games after a bad reaction to medication before returning to the starting lineup Sunday night against the New Orleans Hornets, who were again without All-Star guard Chris Paul. Paul missed his 14th game because of a left knee injury and could miss another week to three weeks.

Source: Dallas Mavericks told Zydrunas Ilgauskas will return to Cleveland Cavaliers
A source briefed on the discussions told ESPN.com that Zydrunas Ilgauskas' agent, Herb Rudoy, has informed the Mavericks that Ilgauskas intends to re-sign with the Cavaliers as soon as he's eligible.

Dallas Maverick Caron Butler says he'll try to return against the New Orleans Hornets
Mavs swingman Caron Butler says he's going to try to return to action against the Hornets.

Lakers late 'D' keys win over 76ers (AP)

Pau Gasol had 23 points and 11 assists, Kobe Bryant added 19 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers held the Philadelphia 76ers to one field goal over the final 3:40 of a 99-90 victory Friday night. Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for publicly criticizing the officiating following Wednesday's 101-96 loss at Dallas, finished with 20 points...

Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler remains a game-time decision for game against New Orleans Hornets
Mavericks' Caron Butler remains a game-time decision for Hornets.

Mavericks ride Nowitzki's 37 past Hawks in OT
Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 in overtime on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum fined $25K for comment criticizing the referees
Lakers lost the game 101-95 to Dallas on Wednesday

Kidd's triple-double gets Mavs by Hawks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 in overtime on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Kidd had his first triple-double this season and 104th of his career, third-most in NBA history behind Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson.

Mavs' Butler misses second straight game (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Caron Butler has missed his second straight game because of a negative reaction to medication. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said in a late afternoon meeting with reporters that Butler's status would be a game-time decision. DeShawn Stevenson, acquired along with Butler and Brendan Haywood in a Feb.

Lakers C Bynum fined $25K for comments (AP)
The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum $25,000 for publicly criticizing game officials. NBA executive vice president of operations Stu Jackson announced the punishment Friday. Bynum made the critical comments following the Lakers' 101-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Caron Butler is game-time decision for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks' Caron Butler will be a game-time decision for Friday's game vs. Atlanta.

Dirk, Mavericks top Kobe, Lakers
While most of the focus in recent days was on the newest members of the team, it was two of the longest-tenured Dallas Mavericks who carried them in the clutch against the defending champs.

NBA orders Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler to stop chewing straws
NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson told Caron Butler that he is no longer allowed to chew on straws during games.

Revamped Mavericks gaining confidence (AP)
Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks know they don't get rings for beating the Los Angeles Lakers in February. What the revamped Mavericks do get from a victory over defending champion Los Angeles is a sense that they can do it again if they meet in the playoffs. Plus, they stretched their winning streak to five games.

Dallas Mavericks sign Von Wafer to 10-day contract
The Dallas Mavericks signed five-year veteran Von Wafer to a 10-day contract.

Dirk, Terry get streaking Mavs by Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 30 and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks won their fifth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 101-96 on Wednesday night. Dallas' Caron Butler, a key part of a seven-player trade with Washington on Feb. 13, missed the game because of a negative reaction he had to medication.

Mavericks F Butler sidelined vs. Lakers (AP)
Mavericks forward Caron Butler did not play in Dallas' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after having a negative reaction to medication. The team said Butler did not participate in Wednesday's shootaround and his status is day-to-day. Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson were acquired from Washington as part of a seven-player deal on Feb.

Allergic reaction benches Dallas Mavericks guard Caron Butler against Los Angeles Lakers
An allergic reaction benched Mavericks guard Caron Butler against the Lakers.

Pacers' Granger returns, Dunleavy out (AP)
Indiana Pacers scoring leader Danny Granger returned Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls after sitting out a game because of personal reasons, while forward Mike Dunleavy missed the game because of food poisoning. Granger, averaging 22.9 points, did not play Monday night in a loss at Dallas -- the Pacers' fifth in six games -- after scoring a season-high 36 points in a victory at...

Mavs sign G Wafer to 10-day contract (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Von Wafer to a 10-day contract. The five-year NBA veteran last played in the NBA for Houston last season. He played in 63 games (11 starts) for the Rockets, and averaged 9.7 points with 1.8 points and 1.1 assists in 19 minutes a game. Since the Los Angeles Lakers made him a second-round pick out of Florida State, Wafer has played in 109 games with the Lakers,...

Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler: Kobe Bryant made me a better player
Mavericks' Caron Butler credits Lakers' Kobe Bryant with helping make him a better player.

Sources: Mavericks to work out Dwayne Jones, sign Von Wafer
Sources: The Mavericks will audition Dwayne Jones to help fill void created by Dampier injury.

Mavs ride Haywood to fourth straight win (AP)

Brendan Haywood tied a career high with 20 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-0 with him as their starting center in a 91-82 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Haywood, who came over from Washington in a Feb. 13 trade, scored 13 points and added three blocks to anchor a defense that was struggling.

Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger sits out for personal reasons
Danny Granger will miss Monday night's game at Dallas for unspecified personal reasons.

Pacers' Granger out for personal reasons (AP)
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger will miss Monday night's game at Dallas for unspecified personal reasons. Granger's absence came two nights after he scored a season-high 36 points in a 125-115 victory at Houston. He also had seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Granger was out a month earlier this season with a heel injury.

Wizards F Howard strains knee (AP)
Wizards forward Josh Howard has strained his left knee in a game against the Chicago Bulls and won't return. Howard, acquired from Dallas on Feb. 13 in a seven-player trade, was playing in his fourth game with Washington. He collided with Chicago's Flip Murray while trying to catch an outlet pass under Washington's basket with 4:23 to play in the first quarter Monday night.

Mavs take down Wade-less Heat
Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night.

Wade sits again, Heat lose to Mavericks (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night. All-Star game MVP Dwyane Wade missed his second in a row with a strained left calf and watched from the bench as the Heat's five-game winning streak ended.

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sidelined again with strained calf
Miami guard Dwyane Wade sat out his second straight game because of a strained left calf, missing the Heat's game against Dallas on Saturday night.

New-look Mavericks use defense to down Magic
Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks rode a surprisingly strong defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 95-85 on Friday night.

Nowitzki, defense lead Mavs past Magic (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks rode a surprisingly strong defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 95-85 on Friday night. Caron Butler and Jason Terry had 16 points apiece and Brendan Haywood added 15 points and nine rebounds as the Mavs won for the second time in three games since acquiring Butler and Haywood from Washington.

Warriors' Ellis returns from knee injury (AP)
Monta Ellis returned to the Golden State Warriors' lineup Friday night against the Utah Jazz after sitting out three games with a mild left knee sprain. The NBA's fifth-leading scorer at 26.2 points a game, Ellis had not played since injuring himself late in the fourth quarter against Dallas on Feb.

Off-court conduct may have led to Dallas Mavericks trading Josh Howard
Questionable off-court conduct may have led to Mavericks trading Josh Howard.

Kidd leads Mavs over Suns
Caron Butler spent the past few days trying to get accustomed to his new Dallas Mavericks teammates.

Dirk, Butler lift Mavs over Amare, Suns (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points, and Dallas newcomer Caron Butler started a key third-quarter run in the Mavericks' 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire, who has been mentioned in trade rumors in recent days, had 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Suns, who had their five-game road winning streak snapped.

Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier has successful surgery on finger
Erick Dampier had finger surgery on Wednesday.

Source: Dallas Mavericks would pursue Zydrunas Ilgauskas if he receives buyout from Washington Wizards
Source: Mavericks would pursue center Ilgauskas if he receives buyout from Wizards.

Newest Dallas Mavericks players will be active for Tuesday's game vs. Oklahoma City
Newest Dallas Mavericks players will be active for Tuesday's game vs. Oklahoma City.

Thunder spoil debuts for Butler, Haywood
Caron Butler was hitting shots, Brendan Haywood was making a difference inside and the new-look Dallas Mavericks were rolling along.

Thunder top new-look Mavs, streak hits 7 (AP)

Kevin Durant had 25 points and 14 rebounds, rookie reserve James Harden added 17 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the new-look Dallas Mavericks 99-86 Tuesday night to stretch their winning streak to seven games. Caron Butler scored 13 points and helped Dallas build an early 12-point lead after coming over in a weekend trade from Washington, but he finished 4 for 16 from the field and...

Mark Cuban ponders playing occasional Dallas Mavericks home games at Cowboys Stadium
Cuban ponders playing occasional Mavericks home games at Cowboys Stadium.

Grunfeld ducks Jamison trade questions (AP)
After the Washington Wizards traded Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson to the Dallas Mavericks, it was natural to speculate that Antawn Jamison would be next to go. With Gilbert Arenas suspended for the rest of the season and Butler dealt, Jamison, who's been with Washington since 2004, is the only one of what was once the Wizards' Big Three remaining.

ASG sets basketball attendance mark (AP)
Not only bigger in Texas. The biggest. The NBA All-Star game at Cowboys Stadium set a record for the most-attended basketball game ever with a crowd of 108,713 people filling the stadium Sunday night. "It's meant to be a party," Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said. "We say we're going to throw the biggest party like you've never seen before and that's exactly what it...

108,713 watch East top West 141-139 (AP)

The largest crowd to watch a basketball game saw an all too familiar sight. Dwyane Wade did it again in north Texas. Wade had 28 points and won MVP honors, and the Eastern Conference edged the West 141-139 on Sunday night in the NBA All-Star game. The crowd of 108,713 at Cowboys Stadium watched Dallas native Chris Bosh make the winning free throws with 5.0 seconds left.

Dallas Mavs' newcomers kept from practicing Monday
Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and guard DeShawn Stevenson weren't able to join their new teammates in practice on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks' trade for Brendan Haywood came with long-term plans in mind at center
Dallas Mavericks' trade for Brendan Haywood came with long-term plans in mind at center.

$200K in fake products seized at All-Star Game
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they helped seize nearly $200,000 in fake NBA merchandise during All-Star Weekend in the Dallas area.

ICE seizes $200K in fake NBA merchandise (AP)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they helped seize nearly $200,000 in fake NBA merchandise during All-Star weekend in the Dallas area. More than 4,000 pieces of counterfeit items were seized from arena parking lots, hotels and flea markets. The items included more than 500 jerseys, 3,300 T-shirts and 37 hats.

After trade, Mavs look very different (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks look drastically different after the All-Star weekend in their back yard. While still leading the Southwest Division, the Mavericks lost five of seven games before the break -- a slump that showed the necessity for change. They got two-time All-Star guard Caron Butler, 7-foot center Brendan Haywood and guard DeShawn Stevenson in a seven-player deal with Washington over the...

Basketball record 108,713 watch All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium has set a record for the most-attended basketball game ever with a crowd of 108,713 people filling the stadium.

Bosh helps East take 76-69 lead at half (AP)
Dallas native Chris Bosh had 10 points and eight rebounds to help push the East to a 76-69 halftime lead over the West in the NBA All-Star game being played before the largest basketball crowd ever Sunday night. There was a much different atmosphere for the second NBA All-Star game played in the Dallas area.

Jason Terry returning to sixth-man role for Dallas Mavericks, who will start newly acquired Caron Butler
Jason Terry is returning to the sixth-man role for Mavericks, who will start newly acquired Caron Butler.

Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards complete seven-player deal
The Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks have completed a seven-player trade that launches Washington's long-anticipated rebuilding project in earnest and sends Wizards mainstays Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks.

Mavs get Butler, Haywood from Wizards (AP)
The Mavericks have traded forward Josh Howard and Drew Gooden to the Washington Wizards in a seven-play deal that sends Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks. Howard was in his seventh season with Dallas, a span filled with promise and disappointment since being the 29th overall pick in 2003.

Dallas Mavericks-Washington Wizards trade talks expanding to include Brendan Haywood, sources say
Talks between the Mavericks and Wizards have taken a fresh twist now that the teams have discussed the prospect of packaging center Brendan Haywood to Dallas in the same deal with Wizards forward Caron Butler, sources said.

Dallas Mavericks-Washington Wizards trade talks expanding to include Brendan Haywood, sources say
Talks between the Mavericks and Wizards have taken a fresh twist now that the teams have discussed the prospect of packaging center Brendan Haywood to Dallas in the same deal with Wizards forward Caron Butler, sources said.

Sources: Dirk Nowitzki to start All-Star Game in Kobe Bryant's place
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl has informed league officials that he plans to start Dirk Nowitzki for the West in place of the injured Kobe Bryant in Sunday's All-Star Game, sources told ESPN.com.

Bryant, Iverson to sit out All-Star game (AP)
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend. Both former NBA MVPs were voted into the starting lineups by fans. The NBA announced Thursday that Bryant will be replaced by Dallas point guard Jason Kidd on the Western Conference roster.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban interested in becoming minority owner of Dallas Stars
Mavs owner Mark Cuban interested in becoming minority owner of Dallas Stars.

Terry scores 36, lifts Mavs by Warriors (AP)

Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Monday night. Josh Howard and Drew Gooden also had season bests with 25 and 24 points respectively for the Mavericks. Jason Kidd added 17 points and 12 assists.

Anthony returns, helps Nuggets rout Mavs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Denver Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Dallas Mavericks 127-91 on Tuesday night. Anthony, the NBA's second-leading scorer, returned after missing eight consecutive games with a left ankle sprain. However, the Nuggets were without Kenyon Martin, who missed the game because of tendinitis in his...

Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier doubtful vs. Golden State
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle leaning toward not playing Erick Dampier vs. Golden State.

Labor to overshadow All-Star week? (AP)
The NFL's party week was briefly interrupted by a sobering message about the league's labor situation. Now it could be the NBA's turn. The league's collective bargaining agreement also will expire in 2011, and management and the players' association will meet next weekend during the All-Star events in Dallas as they try to negotiate a new one.

13-2 run snaps Wolves' losing streak vs. Mavs
Jonny Flynn scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished the game on a 13-2 run to snap a 13-game losing streak against Dallas, beating the Mavericks 117-108 on Friday night.

Mavericks bench Nowitzki, lose to Wolves (AP)

Jonny Flynn scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished the game on a 13-2 run to snap a 13-game losing streak against Dallas, beating the Mavericks 117-108 on Friday night. Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki did not start because he was late for the team's shootaround before the game. The nine-time All-Star finished with 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki late for shootaround, won't start against Minnesota Timberwolves
Late arrival to shootaround costs Mavs' Nowitzki start against T-Wolves.

Dirk Nowitzki bangs right thumb, returns to game vs. Warriors
Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki had his thumb wrapped after being kicked in the right hand late in the third period of the Mavericks' 110-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

NBA investigating incident in which Mavericks fans walked into Portland Trail Blazers' huddle
NBA investigating how two female Dallas Mavericks fans made their way into the Portland Trail Blazers' huddle.

Paul to have knee surgery Thursday (AP)
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul will have knee surgery and likely miss the All-Star game. New Orleans Hornets coach Jeff Bower said Paul will have surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The All-Star weekend is Feb. 12-14 in Dallas. Paul hurt the knee last Wednesday against Golden State, then aggravated the injury when he collided with a camera while chasing an errant pass in...

Mavs overcome Ellis' 46, top Warriors (AP)

Jason Terry had 21 points, Dirk Nowitzki scored nine of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks extended Golden State's losing streak to seven games, beating the Warriors 110-101 on Wednesday night. Monta Ellis, who scored a career-high 46 points, drove for a layup to bring the Warriors to 95-92 with 5:11 left.

Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier inactive vs. Golden State Warriors
Dallas center Erick Dampier missed the Mavericks' game Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors because of a knee injury.

Dallas Maverick's slump has Mark Cuban reconsidering stance on trade
Mavs' Cuban acknowledges team's slump has him reconsidering trade stance.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Rodrigue Beaubois suffers bruised back in fall
Mavericks rookie guard Rodrigue Beaubois is questionable after suffering a bruised back after a hard fall.

Williams helps Jazz push win streak to 6 (AP)

Deron Williams had 18 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz increased their longest winning streak of the season to six by beating the Dallas Mavericks 104-92 on Monday night. The Jazz held the Mavericks scoreless for more than three minutes during an 11-2 run that put Utah in control in the fourth quarter and handed Dallas its first three-game losing streak of the season.

All-Star Weekend: Phoenix Suns center Channing Frye chosen for 3-point shootout in Dallas, report says
Suns center Channing Frye has been selected for the All-Star Weekend's 3-point Shootout in Arlington, Texas.

Miller's 52 help Blazers top Mavs in OT (AP)

Andre Miller scored a career-high 52 points, including 25 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Juwan Howard hit a jumper with 44.8 seconds left to lift the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 114-112 Saturday night. Miller was 22 of 31 from the floor and hit 7 of 8 from the foul line as the Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak.

Nuggets' Karl to coach West All-Stars (AP)
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will direct the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star game next month at Cowboys Stadium. With Dallas' loss at Phoenix on Thursday night and the Lakers' Phil Jackson ineligible to coach the team, the Nuggets clinched at least a tie with the Mavericks for the second-best record in the conference through this Sunday's games.

Substitutes spur Suns' comeback vs. Mavericks
Phoenix reserves Goran Dragic, Jared Dudley and Louis Amundson led an unlikely comeback with 14 fourth-quarter points and the Suns rallied to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-106 on Thursday night.

Suns reserves key comeback to beat Mavs (AP)

Phoenix reserves Goran Dragic, Jared Dudley and Louis Amundson led an unlikely comeback with 14 fourth-quarter points and the Suns rallied to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-106 on Thursday night. Amare Stoudemire had 22 points before spending the entire fourth quarter on the bench, Steve Nash added 19 points and 11 assists, and Jason Richardson had 17 points to help the Suns snap a three-game...

NBA All-Star Game reserves add to hometown vibe for Dallas
Dirk Nowitzki is only Dallas Mavericks player announced to NBA All-Star reserves, but he isn't the only hometown representative.

Dallas Mavericks lobbying NBA to include Jason Terry in NBA All-Star Weekend
Dallas Mavericks lobbying NBA to get Jason Terry included in All-Star Weekend festivities.

Nets beat Clippers to snap 11-game skid (AP)

Kris Humphries scored a career-high 25 points and the New Jersey Nets avoided the worst 44-game start in NBA history with a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. The Nets (4-40) were tied with the 1993-94 Dallas Mavericks (3-40) for the NBA's worst record after 43 games and all they had to do was lose another to secure another mark in this miserable season that...

Mavericks hold on to beat Bucks 108-107 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks held on late to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-107 Tuesday night. Carlos Delfino missed a running 10-footer in the lane before the buzzer. Andrew Bogut hit his first nine shots from the floor and scored a career-high 32 points on 13 of 14 shooting.

Knicks regroup from blowout, rip Wolves (AP)

David Lee had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from a lopsided beating by administering one, routing the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-105 on Tuesday night. Al Harrington scored 26 and Wilson Chandler had 20 despite a strained left groin for the Knicks, who were dealt the worst home loss in franchise history when Dallas beat them 128-78 on Sunday.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd, Erick Dampier return against Milwaukee Bucks
Jason Kidd and Erick Dampier were back on the court for the Mavericks on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd misses game in New York for personal reasons
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd misses game in New York for personal reasons

Mavs top Knicks by 50 for franchise-record rout
The Dallas Mavericks rolled to the biggest win in franchise history, ignoring the absence of two starters to crush the New York Knicks 128-78 on Sunday.

Mavs get biggest win, rout Knicks 128-78 (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks rolled to the biggest win in franchise history, ignoring the absence of two starters to crush the New York Knicks 128-78 on Sunday. Drew Gooden stepped into the lineup with 15 points and 18 rebounds, Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry each scored 20 points, and the Mavericks put on a shooting clinic in beating the Knicks for the eighth straight time.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks covet trade for Sacramento Kings' Kevin Martin
The Dallas Mavericks are interested in Kevin Martin, if Sacramento is willing to trade him, a source says.

Young, Williams lift Sixers past Mavs (AP)

Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams sizzled instead of sulking after getting bumped from the starting lineup, combining for 33 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a surprising 92-81 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Young had been one of three Sixers to start all 41 games this season until Friday.

Marion's late block secures Mavericks' victory
Shawn Marion blocked Caron Butler's jump shot with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks opened the second half of their season Wednesday night by avenging a loss from opening night.

Marion's late block gets Mavs by Wizards (AP)

Shawn Marion blocked Caron Butler's jump shot with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks opened the second half of their season Wednesday night by avenging a loss from opening night, beating the Washington Wizards 94-93. Dallas extended its streak of victories in one-point games to nine, tied for second longest in NBA history.

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Howard sits vs. Washington with stomach illness
Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Howard will sit against the Washington Wizards because of a stomach illness.

Celtics' Wallace fined for ripping refs (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the decision in a statement Wednesday. Wallace was fined for comments he made following the Celtics' 99-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

Stackhouse ready to play for Bucks (AP)
Jerry Stackhouse says he'll be fresh and ready when he makes his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. But the 15-year veteran forward isn't sure exactly what he'll be able to provide or how many minutes he'll play against Toronto. Stackhouse was limited by injuries and played only 10 games last year in Dallas before his contract was bought out following an offseason...

Dirk's 37 help Mavs top slumping Celtics (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 37 points, scoring nine in a row during a third-quarter run that gave the Mavericks the lead for good, and Dallas beat the Boston Celtics 99-90 on Monday night. Jason Kidd scored 13 points and added 17 assists for the Mavericks, who had lost three of their previous four games, including a 22-point loss at Toronto on Sunday.

Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors past Mavericks
Chris Bosh had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-88 on Sunday.

Bosh's 23 and 13 lift Raptors past Mavs (AP)
Chris Bosh had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-88 on Sunday. Jose Calderon had 15 points and Jarrett Jack scored 11 as the Raptors took the lead with a huge second quarter and never trailed again, leading by as many as 26. Toronto won for the seventh time in eight home games, reaching the midpoint of its season at 21-20.

Paul nears triple-double, lifts Hornets (AP)

David West and the New Orleans Hornets keep showing they can't be counted out in the Western Conference. West scored 24 points and Chris Paul just missed a triple-double, leading the Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. New Orleans (21-18), which began the season 3-8, has won eight of 10 to move within five games of Southwest Division leader Dallas.

Celtics' Wallace back, Garnett still out (AP)
Rasheed Wallace expects to return for the Celtics' next game after missing three with a foot injury. Boston's backup forward said after practicing Saturday that he'll be fine for Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks. But coach Doc Rivers said that Kevin Garnett, who missed the last eight games with a hyperextended right knee, will miss two more games but could return...

Celtics' Wallace says he'll play Monday vs. Dallas
C's Wallace says he'll play Monday

Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavs past Thunder (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points and Jason Terry added 21 to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-98 on Friday night. The Mavericks, who snapped a two-game home losing streak, have beaten the Thunder franchise -- formerly the Seattle SuperSonics -- nine straight times in Dallas dating to 2004.

Thunder can't deny Dirk as Mavs end home skid
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points and Jason Terry added 21 to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-98 on Friday night.

Former New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies forward Shawne Williams indicted on drug felony charges
Former NBA and Memphis player Shawne Williams has been indicted on felony drug charges.

New Jersey Nets waive ex-Dallas Maverick Shawne Williams four days after trade
The New Jersey Nets have waived recently acquired forward Shawne Williams.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki becomes first European player to reach 20,000 points
Mavs' Nowitzki reaches 20,000-point milestone

Kobe nails game-winner as Lakers hold off Mavs
Kobe Bryant went from having a slow night because of a sore back to nailing the game-winning jumper with 28 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Kobe's late jumper gets Lakers past Mavs (AP)

Kobe Bryant went from having a slow night because of a sore back to nailing the go-ahead jumper with 28 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference. While the Lakers became the first NBA team to reach 3,000 wins, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki became the 34th player in league...

Nowitzki becomes 34th with 20,000 points (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is the 34th player in NBA history to score 20,000 points. Nowitzki reached the milestone with a 14-foot fadeaway jumper from the left baseline with 10:57 left in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers. It actually gave him 20,001 points, and it pulled the Mavericks to 78-75.

Ailing Kobe Bryant to play against the Dallas Mavericks
Kobe Bryant will play against Dallas Wednesday despite a broken finger and back spasms.

Dallas Mavericks expect Josh Howard, Erick Dampier to play vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard appears ready to return to the lineup, and coach Rick Carlisle is hopeful center Erick Dampier will also be a go as Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time this season on Wednesday night.

Mavericks forward Josh Howard is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday when Dallas hosts the Lakers
Josh Howard is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Lakers; Erick Dampier and Tim Thomas are questionable.

Dallas Mavericks complete deal for Eduardo Najera from New Jersey Nets
The Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera from the Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams.

Mavericks acquire F Najera from Nets (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera (NAH'-her-ah) from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams. The trade announced Monday brings Najera back to Dallas, where he was a fan favorite in his first four NBA seasons. He played in 39 postseason games with the Mavericks, including 19 in 2003 when Dallas lost to San Antonio in the Western Conference...

Dallas Mavericks' Josh Howard, Tim Thomas are iffy for game vs. LA Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks are unsure if Josh Howard or Tim Thomas will play vs. the L.A. Lakers, but Drew Gooden will return.

Williams leads charge in Jazz's win over Mavs
This time, there was no fourth-quarter collapse by Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz against the Dallas Mavericks.

Williams returns, fuels Jazz by gimpy Mavericks
Deron Williams had 20 points and nine assists in his return to the lineup, Carlos Boozer added 15 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks.

Williams returns, helps Jazz rout Mavs (AP)

This time, there was no fourth-quarter collapse by Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams had 20 points and nine assists in his return to the lineup, Carlos Boozer added 15 points, and the Jazz beat the Mavericks 111-93 on Saturday night. In the teams' last meeting on Nov.

Dallas Mavericks forwards Josh Howard, Drew Gooden out vs. Utah Jazz
Mavericks forwards Josh Howard and Drew Gooden were out with injuries Saturday night against the Jazz.

Dirk dumps 26 on Spurs as Mavericks cruise
Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks swap Kris Humphries for Eduardo Najera
The Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets have reached a verbal agreement on a trade that will send reserve forward Kris Humphries to the Nets and bring forward Eduardo Najera back to Dallas after the Mavericks acquired him in the 2000 draft.

New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks swap Kris Humphries for Eduardo Najera
The Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets have reached a verbal agreement on a trade that will send reserve forward Kris Humphries to the Nets and bring forward Eduardo Najera back to Dallas after the Mavericks acquired him in the 2000 draft.

Dirk scores 16 in 4th as Mavs top Spurs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Trailing by 10 after three periods, Nowitzki brought the Mavs back during a furious fourth. With a flurry of fadeaways, turnarounds and long-range jumpers, Nowitzki helped Dallas build an eight-point lead.

Mavs start slow, hand Pistons 10th straight loss
Jason Terry scored 26 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a slow start to hand Detroit its 10th consecutive loss, beating the Pistons 98-93 Tuesday night.

Mavs hand Pistons 10th straight loss (AP)

Jason Terry scored 26 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a slow start to hand Detroit its 10th consecutive loss, beating the Pistons 98-93 Tuesday night. The Pistons, who last won Dec. 12, hadn't dropped 10 in a row since the end of the 1993-94 season. They lost their final 13 games that season.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban rips NFL for scheduling of Dallas Cowboys game
Mavs' Cuban rips NFL for scheduling conflict with Cowboys

NBA denies Dallas Mavericks' protest of loss to Houston Rockets
The NBA has denied the Dallas Mavericks' protest of their 116-108 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets last month.

NBA denies Mavs' protest of loss to Rockets
The NBA has denied the Dallas Mavericks' protest of their 116-108 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets last month.

Hamstring could sideline Lakers F Gasol (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol of Spain has a mild to moderate strained left hamstring and is doubtful for Tuesday night's game against Houston. The Lakers said Monday that Gasol was examined by the team doctor and an ultrasound test and MRI showed the strain he sustained in Sunday night's win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Farmar shines as Lakers rip Mavs 131-96 (AP)

The Mavericks couldn't do anything right. The Lakers could do no wrong. Jordan Farmar led seven players in double figures with a career high-tying 24 points, and Los Angeles trounced the Western Conference's second-best team in a 131-96 victory over Dallas on Sunday night. "Payback for what the Cowboys did to my Eagles," said Kobe Bryant, whose hometown Philadelphia football team...

Nowitzki helps Mavericks defeat Kings (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-91 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. The Mavericks used a 13-0 in the second quarter to take command and never trailed again in improving their record away from home to 12-5, the most road wins in the Western Conference.

Battier's late 3 helps Rockets nip Mavericks
Aaron Brooks scored 30 points, Shane Battier made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:11 left, and the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night.

Brooks' 30 helps Rockets top Mavs 97-94 (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored 30 points, Shane Battier made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:11 left, and the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night. Brooks followed Battier's 3 with one of his own for a six-point lead with 1:35 remaining, and the Rockets held on when Jason Kidd missed a potential tying shot from behind the arc in the final second.

Bryant won't let injuries affect him (AP)

Kobe Bryant hasn't been trapped in a fancy Los Angeles building and surrounded by vicious enemies led by a brilliant German since the last time Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks visited Staples Center. Still, the Los Angeles Lakers' unbreakable star was only half-joking recently when he said he was Bruce Willis -- you know, the "Die Hard" star famed for playing action heroes...

Mavs get by Billups-less Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets bumped and bullied Dallas right out of the playoffs last season.

Mavericks defeat Billups-less Nuggets (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 19 points and Dirk Nowitzki hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the game, lifting the Mavericks to a 104-96 win Sunday night over a Denver Nuggets squad missing All-Star guard Chauncey Billups. Dallas handed the league's best home team a rare loss as the Nuggets fell to 13-2 at the Pepsi Center.

Mavs hold on against Grizz
Dirk Nowitzki wanted more help. He sure got it -- just when the Dallas Mavericks needed it, too.

Nowitzki, supporting cast lift Mavs past Grizzlies
Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points over the first three quarters, then saw his teammates take control in the fourth to carry the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

Terry's 12 in 4th help Mavs by Grizzlies (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points over the first three quarters, then saw his teammates take control in the fourth to carry the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Nowitzki asked for more help from his teammates after the last game and certainly got it. Six other Mavericks scored in double-figures, with Jason Terry scoring 12 of his 23 points in the fourth...

Grizzlies shed Iverson, start winning (AP)
When the Allen Iverson experiment blew up on Memphis, it looked like the Grizzlies had started yet another lottery countdown. Five weeks later, they're playing their best basketball in years. The Grizzlies are 12-7 since a woeful 1-8 start, beating division leaders Dallas, Cleveland and Denver along the way.

The NBA likely won't rule on Dallas Mavericks protest until early 2010
Don't expect a ruling on Mavs' protest of recent loss to Rockets before early 2010.

Bayless gets hobbled Blazers past Spurs (AP)

Jerryd Bayless scored a career-high 31 points in his first start for injured All-Star Brandon Roy, leading the hobbled Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Portland played without Roy and center Joel Przybilla, who ruptured a tendon in his right leg in a win against Dallas on Tuesday to become the latest Blazers player to go down.

Dirk back but Trail Blazers' rally clips Mavericks
Brancon Roy scored 23 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter for an 85-81 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Landry's 27 lift Rockets over Clippers (AP)

Carl Landry matched his career high with 27 points in his first game back after dental surgery, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-99 on Tuesday night. Landry damaged five teeth Friday night when he took an elbow to the mouth from Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki. He went 7 for 10 from the field and 13 for 15 from the free-throw line as Houston beat the Clippers for the 10th...

Dirk returns but Blazers rally past Mavs (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 23 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter for an 85-81 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and nine rebounds in his return to the Dallas lineup, and J.J. Barea added 22 points for the Mavericks, who had won six of seven.

Dirk returns, but Mavs fall to Blazers
Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and nine rebounds in his return to the Dallas lineup, but the Mavs fall.


Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is active tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers
Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki will be in the lineup Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers

Cavs hand Suns first home loss, 109-91 (AP)

LeBron James and Mo Williams led a 15-0 fourth-quarter run and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Phoenix Suns their first home loss of the season, 109-91 on Monday night. James scored 29 and Williams 24 as the Cavs shot 53 percent one night after a tough loss at Dallas. Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists for Phoenix.

Minus Dirk, Mavs ride Thomas past Cavs (AP)

Tim Thomas took Dirk Nowitzki's spot in the starting lineup and did a nice impression with 22 points, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-95 Sunday night to spoil LeBron James' 500th career game. The Cavs had won five straight and their previous four against the Mavericks, but they trailed the entire second half.

Cuban files protest to NBA
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban officially filed a protest with the NBA office on Sunday over what he termed "misapplication of the rules" by the officiating crew during Friday night's overtime loss to the Houston Rockets.


Cuban files protest over loss to Rockets (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban officially filed a protest with the NBA office on Sunday over what he termed "misapplication of the rules" by the officiating crew during Friday night's overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. Cuban said the officials were wrong to eject Dallas center Erick Dampier in the overtime.

Dallas Mavericks file protest over call in loss to Houston Rockets
The Mavericks formally filed a protest following Friday's overtime loss to the Rockets.

Nowitzki sits vs. Cavs with sore elbow (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki missed Dallas' game against Cleveland on Sunday night because of soreness in his elbow, where two teeth belonging to Houston's Carl Landry wound up following a collision a few nights before. "I tried (shooting), but it's just too sore," said Nowitzki, his arm bandaged from his elbow to his wrist.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki to sit out against Cleveland Cavaliers
Dirk Nowitzki will not play for the in Sunday's home game against Cleveland.

Mark Cuban: Mavericks to file protest over call in loss to Rockets
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said after Friday's loss to Houston that the Mavericks will be filing an official protest with the league office because of at least three contentious calls during Dallas' 116-108 overtime defeat.

Mark Cuban: Mavericks to file protest over call in loss to Rockets
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said after Friday's loss to Houston that the Mavericks will be filing an official protest with the league office because of at least three contentious calls during Dallas' 116-108 overtime defeat.

Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones eyeing 100,000 people for NBA All-Star Game
Jerry Jones is still hoping to have more than 100,000 people in Cowboys Stadium for the NBA All-Star game in February.

Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones eyeing 100,000 people for NBA All-Star Game
Jerry Jones is still hoping to have more than 100,000 people in Cowboys Stadium for the NBA All-Star game in February.

Dirk, Landry hurt as Rockets top Mavs (AP)

Kyle Lowry came off the bench for a career-high 26 points and 10 assists, and the Houston Rockets took advantage of the second-half absence of Dirk Nowitzki to beat the Mavericks 116-108 in overtime Friday night. Aaron Brooks added 25 points and Luis Scola contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds to help the Rockets end the Mavericks' five-game winning streak.

Dirk's 35 and 11 lift Mavs over Thunder (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks found a way to outshine even Kevin Durant's new Creamsicle orange Nike sneakers. Nowitzki scored 13 of his 35 points in the final 8 minutes and the Mavericks used a late surge to spoil Durant's sneaker debut and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-86 Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Mavs escape Hornets' bench with push in fourth
J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his season-low 10 in the final 59 seconds, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Mavs win despite Dirk's season-low 10 (AP)

J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his season-low 10 points in the final 59 seconds, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Barea scored 19 points in the first half, helping Dallas build an early 21-point lead.

Rockets coach rips NBA for 'ridiculous' schedule
Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks. The Rockets face Detroit at home on Tuesday, then must fly to Denver to play the first-place Nuggets on Wednesday. They visit Dallas on Friday and return home to face Oklahoma City on Saturday - then have to play two games on consecutive nights twice more during Christmas week.

Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones is reportedly still interested in hosting the Pacquiao-Mayweather bout
Even though fight officials did not visit Arlington, Jones is still pursuing the Pacquiao-Mayweather bout.

Nowitzki's late jumper lifts Mavs in OT (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki hit a 10-foot jumper with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks continued their dominance over Charlotte with a 98-97 win over the Bobcats on Saturday night. Nowitzki scored 36 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to help the Mavericks improve to 11-0 all-time against the Bobcats.

Nowitzki's 10-footer with 1.8 left lifts Mavs in OT
Dirk Nowitzki hit a 10-foot jumper with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks continued their dominance over Charlotte with a 98-97 win over the Bobcats on Saturday night.

Dirk, Mavericks pile on to Heat's home woes
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Erick Dampier finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks added to Miami's home woes by beating the Heat 106-93 Friday night.

Nowitzki, Dampier lead Mavs past Heat (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Erick Dampier finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks added to Miami's home woes by beating the Heat 106-93 Friday night. Jason Terry scored 16 points, J.J. Barea added 12 points and 10 assists, and former Heat forward Shawn Marion scored 12 for Southwest Division-leading Dallas.

Jermaine O'Neal out for Heat after family funeral
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal missed Friday night's game against Dallas to remain with relatives after a family funeral in South Carolina.

Heat C O'Neal misses game vs. Mavericks (AP)
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal missed Friday night's game against Dallas to remain with relatives after a family funeral in South Carolina. He was expected to return to Miami and rejoin the team in time for practice Saturday, coach Erik Spoelstra said. O'Neal also missed Miami's game Sunday in Sacramento to be with his family.

Mavs F Thomas at eatery during fight (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Thomas was at a Dallas restaurant when a fight broke out early Wednesday during a dispute between him and another patron. Damien Pettie, 29, told police he approached Thomas and a group of people at a Denny's at about 3 a.m. and said, "Hey, what's up?" to the 6-foot-10 player.

Howard returns to spur Mavs' rally past Suns
Josh Howard looked sharp coming off a 13-game break to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left ankle, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the second half and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 102-101 victory over the reeling Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Howard returns, leads Mavericks by Suns (AP)

Josh Howard looked sharp coming off a 13-game break to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left ankle, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the second half and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 102-101 victory over the reeling Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Howard missed the first five games of the season recovering from the surgery, then lasted just 2 1/2 games.

Josh Howard to return for Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night
Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard will return to the lineup vs. Phoenix on Thursday.

Johnson's 31 help Hawks stop 5-game slide
Joe Johnson scored 31 points and the Atlanta Hawks ended a streak of five winless trips to Dallas with an 80-75 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night.

Johnson helps Hawks end skid in Dallas (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 31 points and the Atlanta Hawks ended a streak of five winless trips to Dallas with an 80-75 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. Josh Smith added 12 points, and Marvin Williams pulled down a career-high 15 rebounds to help the Hawks hand the Mavericks a second consecutive defeat for the first time this season.

Randolph, Mayo lead Grizzlies over Mavs (AP)

Zach Randolph had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and O.J. Mayo added 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-82 on Friday night. Dallas, which shot 58 percent Wednesday night against New Jersey, including 81 percent in the first half, shot 35.2 against Memphis. Rudy Gay added 18 points for the Grizzlies, who won their second straight.

Grizzlies dump Mavericks for 2nd straight win
Zach Randolph had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and O.J. Mayo added 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-82 on Friday night.

Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier reveals that he had numbness in arm
Arm numbness sent Mavs' Dampier to hospital

Nets set NBA record with 0-18 start (AP)
They are off to the worst start in NBA history, and the New Jersey Nets might not have hit bottom yet. "There's going to be a few more weeks of adjustment, unfortunately," outgoing interim coach Tom Barrise said. How much lower can they get? New Jersey was pounded into NBA infamy Wednesday night, falling 117-101 to the Dallas Mavericks for its 18th straight loss to start the season.

Nets set NBA record with 0-18 start (AP)

The New Jersey Nets were pounded into NBA infamy Wednesday night, falling 117-101 to the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th straight loss to start the season. The Mavericks made 17 of 19 shots and opened a 27-point lead in a nearly flawless second quarter, burying the Nets early in former New Jersey captain Jason Kidd's second trip back to his old home.

LeBron says he's 50-50 on dunk contest (AP)
LeBron James has performed a 180 on the All-Star slam dunk contest. After saying at last year's event in Phoenix that he planned to dunk in the 2010 festivities in Dallas, James now says he's "50-50" about taking part. James felt last year's contest was too "watered down" and his participation might revive the weekend's signature event.

Charges dropped against Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki's ex-fiancee
Prosecutors in Beaumont, Texas, have dismissed a state jail theft charge against Crista Taylor, the ex-fiance of Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki.

Terry's shot at :1.4 extends 76ers' losing skid
Jason Terry made a 17-footer with 1.4 seconds left, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Philadelphia 76ers their seventh straight loss, 104-102 Monday night.

Terry's jumper lifts Mavs past 76ers (AP)

Jason Terry made a 17-footer with 1.4 seconds left, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Philadelphia 76ers their seventh straight loss, 104-102 Monday night. Jason Kidd chipped in with a season-high 22 points and 11 assists. The Mavericks blew a 17-point lead before winning on Terry's shot.

Sixers F Brand returns from injury (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has returned to the lineup Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks after missing three games with a sore right hamstring. Brand, who was injured last Tuesday against Washington, was the first 76ers player off the bench and entered with 5:46 left in the first quarter.

Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier returns to lineup after missing time with undisclosed medical condition
Mavericks' Erick Dampier returns to lineup.

James: Coach should have played Ilgauskas
The Cavaliers concluded practice on Monday with a lighthearted game of football. The one player missing was the same one missing Saturday night - Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Ilgauskas was set to become Cleveland's franchise leader in games played Saturday against Dallas, but coach Mike Brown elected not to play him. It's a decision that has upset Ilgauskas and LeBron James. "I definitely thought he should've played," James said. "As a friend of his, I was very upset and I know he was, also.

Iverson talks to Sixers; no word on potential deal
Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers have met to discuss a possible return to the team. Team president Ed Stefanski said in a statement that both parties remain noncommittal about a final decision after a nearly two-hour meeting Monday in Dallas. The 76ers are in town to play the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers meet face to face in Dallas
76ers coach Eddie Jordan and general manager Ed Stefanski had a two-hour meeting in Dallas on Monday with free-agent guard Allen Iverson before the team's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Cavs put away Mavs; Williams perfect from 3
Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night.

Williams makes 7 3s as Cavs beat Mavs (AP)

Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night. Williams finished with 25 points and Anderson Varejao scored 15 -- 13 in the second half -- for the Cavs, who were beaten 94-87 by the Bobcats on Friday in center...

Shaq expected to return from injury vs. Bobcats
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal has participated in shootaround is expected to play against Charlotte. Coach Mike Brown said O'Neal "will probably play" unless he has a setback before Friday night's game. O'Neal has sat out the past six games with a strained left shoulder. Brown said O'Neal will be limited to between 24 and 26 minutes against the Bobcats and again Saturday against Dallas as he works his way back into game condition. O'Neal is averaging 11.3 points and 6.

Dirk nets 31 as Mavs grab 5th straight on road
Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Nowitzki's 31 lift Mavs over Pacers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Nowitzki, who entered the night sixth in the NBA at 26.9 points per game, made 10 of 14 field goals and 11 of 13 free throws. Jason Terry scored 17 and Kris Humphries added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Mavericks (12-4), winners of five straight road games.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd moves into 2nd place on NBA's assists list
Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list during the Dallas Mavericks' game with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Kidd moves into 2nd in career assists (AP)

Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 65.5 percent in a 130-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Kidd delivered seven assists to reach 10,337 in his career. He came in needing five to pass Mark Jackson's career total (10,334), and now trails only John Stockton (15,806).

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd moves into 2nd place on NBA's assists list
Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list during the Dallas Mavericks' game with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Ellis drops 37 on Mavs as late run keys Warriors
Monta Ellis scored a season-high 37 points, Anthony Morrow added a season-best 27 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors ended Dallas' five-game winning streak with a 111-103 victory over the injury-depleted Mavericks on Tuesday night.

Ellis has 37, Warriors end Mavs' streak (AP)

Monta Ellis scored a season-high 37 points, Anthony Morrow added a season-best 27 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors ended Dallas' five-game winning streak with a 111-103 victory over the injury-depleted Mavericks on Tuesday night. Dallas was led by Dirk Nowitzki's 28 points and 10 rebounds and Jason Terry's 21 points, but the Mavericks had no defensive answers for Ellis and...

Warriors coach Nelson has pneumonia (AP)
Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and isn't traveling with the team for two games in Texas. The 69-year-old Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, missed practice Sunday and again Monday. The team said he had been diagnosed with pneumonia and would miss Golden State's games Tuesday at Dallas and Wednesday at San Antonio.

Thunder assign 2 to Tulsa of NBDL (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned rookie center Byron Mullens and guard Kyle Weaver to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Mullens was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 24th pick in this year's draft before Oklahoma City acquired him that night in a trade. He has yet to play in a game this season.

Shawn Marion to miss Friday's game for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ankle) will miss Friday's game against Sacramento.

Reserves lead Mavs to fifth straight win (AP)

Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Dallas' reserves scored 25 of the team's 36 points in the fourth quarter as the Mavericks beat the Kings for the 12th consecutive time at home.

Terry's 4th-quarter run fuels Mavericks' victory
Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Ginobili out, Parker still doubtful for ailing Spurs
Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee) is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili won't play Thursday night against Utah after straining his left groin in Wednesday's overtime loss at Dallas. Parker re-aggravated his sprained left ankle in a loss Saturday against Oklahoma and didn't play against the Mavericks. It was the third game Parker has missed this season.

Nowitzki scores 41 in OT win over Spurs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night. Nowitzki's three-point play with 2:28 left in overtime put Dallas in front for good, 92-91. After Jason Terry hit a 15-footer, Nowitzki made a 3-pointer on Dallas' next possession to stretch the lead to 97-91.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker sits with ankle sprain
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle.

Ankle sidelines Spurs G Parker again (AP)
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle. Parker rolled the ankle in a game at Portland on Nov. 6 and sat out the next two games. Parker was back in the lineup Saturday night in a 101-98 loss to Oklahoma City, scoring 17 points in 32 minutes.

Shawn Marion likely won't play for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ankle) will likely not play vs. San Antonio on Wednesday.

Mavs' Nowitzki hits jumper for OT winner (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki thought his shot was perfect when it left his hand. He'll definitely take the lucky overtime bounce. Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer with a hand in his face as time expired to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. "I thought it was going straight in.

Sprained ankle forces Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion to leave vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Shawn Marion left the Mavericks' game at Milwaukee with a sprained ankle and will not return.

Marion leaves game with sprained ankle (AP)
Shawn Marion has left the Dallas Mavericks' game at Milwaukee with a sprained ankle and will not return. Marion departed with 2:19 to go in the first half Monday night and the team said early in the third quarter he would not return. The forward finished with six points. The 31-year-old Marion was acquired from Toronto in a four-team, eight-player deal in July.

Dampier to rejoin Mavs after illness (AP)
Mavericks center Erick Dampier is flying to Milwaukee to rejoin the team, a night after being hospitalized for an unspecified illness before Dallas' game against Detroit. Dampier was taken to a Detroit-area hospital after warmups ahead of Sunday night's 95-90 victory over the Pistons. The Mavericks did not release any information Monday about why Dampier needed to be taken to the hospital.

Nowitzki's 25 help Mavs snap Pistons' win streak
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games.

Mavs snap Pistons' 3-game win streak (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games. Drew Gooden had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Shawn Marion also had 11 points, and Jason Kidd added 10 points and seven assists for the Mavericks.

Mavs C Dampier misses game with illness (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier has been taken to a hospital in the Detroit area after becoming ill. Dampier was out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Mavericks said Dampier became ill before the game, and was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for further tests. He was accompanied by Mavericks trainer Casey Smith.

Nowitzki scores 15 in 3rd to lift Mavs (AP)

A little confrontation woke Dirk Nowitzki right up. Nowitzki scored 15 of his 20 points in a tense third quarter and also grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 89-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Nowitzki only had a quiet five points and five rebounds in the first half before jawing with Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn five minutes into the third.

Mavs' Howard out indefinitely with ankle injury
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard is out indefinitely to continue his recovery from surgery on his left ankle. Howard missed all the preseason and the first five games of the regular season after having arthroscopic surgery on his ankle and wrist in May. He returned to the starting lineup on Saturday against Toronto and played in the past three games. Coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that Howard needs more time to recover. He did not put a timetable on Howard's return.

Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard will be out indefinitely
Mavericks swingman Josh Howard will be out indefinitely after suffering ankle setback.

Hornets fire Scott, GM Bower to coach (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets fired Byron Scott only nine games into the season on Thursday and replaced him with general manager Jeff Bower, hoping the man who put the current roster together can get more out of it on the court. "I told Jeff, 'The genie's out of the bottle,"' Hornets chief operating officer Hugh Weber said.

Wolves' Jefferson out two games for family illness
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family. The Timberwolves say Jefferson left the team to be with an ill family member in Florida. He will miss the game Friday night against Dallas and on Saturday at Memphis. Jefferson is expected to rejoin the team early next week. It's a big blow to the Timberwolves, who have lost eight straight games since a season-opening win over New Jersey. Jefferson is averaging 15.1 points and 6.

Dallas Mavericks coach calls out players
Coach Rick Carlisle was unhappy with the Mavs' effort in a loss to San Antonio.

Short-handed Spurs beat Mavericks 92-83 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived another game without Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, beating the Dallas Mavericks 92-83 on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili had 13 points in the first meeting between the Texas rivals since the Mavs cruised past the ailing Spurs in the first round of the playoffs last season, handing San Antonio its earliest playoff exit since 2000.

Fantasy Fast Break: What to do with A.I.?
What are the main storylines that Fantasy owners should follow this week in the NBA? Our Sergio Gonzalez suggests owners pay close attention to what goes on in Dallas, L.A., Memphis, Sacramento and Chicago this week.




Mavericks outshoot Rockets behind 22-3 run
Jason Terry scored 24 points, Erick Dampier had 14 points and 20 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 121-103 on Tuesday night.

Mavs rally from 17 down, defeat Rockets (AP)
Jason Terry scored 24 points, Erick Dampier had 14 points and 20 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 121-103 on Tuesday night. The Mavericks went on a 22-3 run that started late in the first half and helped them bounce back after a sluggish start.

Cuban could be interested in Dodgers (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who lost in a bid to purchase to the Chicago Cubs, apparently still has some interest in owning a Major League Baseball team. Amid several reports that he'd be interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are not for sale, Cuban says "if it's a perfect deal" he's interested.

Howard scores 16 in season debut to lift Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and nine rebounds, and Josh Howard scored 16 in his season debut in the Dallas Mavericks' 129-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Howard returns, helps Mavs rip Raptors (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and nine rebounds, and Josh Howard scored 16 in his season debut in the Dallas Mavericks' 129-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Jason Terry added 19 points, and Shawn Marion had 18 points and eight rebounds for Dallas, hitting his last nine attempts from the field.

Peja, Paul lead Hornets past Mavs in OT (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. David West scored 25 points and Bobby Brown 18 points for the Hornets, including a 3 and a breakaway dunk in overtime.

Paul sparks Hornets to OT win over Mavericks
Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Nancy Lieberman breaks another gender barrier as D-League coach for Dallas franchise
The first woman to play pro basketball with guys is also the first hired to coach them.

First female D-League coach: Lieberman (AP)
Nancy Lieberman is set to become the first female head coach of an NBA Development League team. A news conference is scheduled Thursday to introduce Lieberman as the first coach of the team that will begin play during the 2010-11 season in Frisco, a suburb about a half-hour north of downtown Dallas. A press release sent out Wednesday by the Dallas Mavericks, which will be an affiliate of the Frisco...

Sources: Nancy Lieberman to coach Dallas D-League team
The incoming NBA Development League franchise in suburban Dallas has made a bold choice for its first head coach: Nancy Lieberman.

Nowitzki's Mavs-record 29 in fourth pace victory
Dirk Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 96-85 on Tuesday night.

Nowitzki has 29 of 40 in 4th, Mavs rally (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 96-85 on Tuesday night. Nowitzki broke the franchise record of 24 points in any quarter set by Mark Aguirre against Denver on March 24, 1984. Dallas was down 72-56 after Utah's Wes Matthews hit a layup with 9:51 left.

Source denies Dallas Mavericks' Drew Gooden made offensive comments
A team source denied accusations that Dallas Mavericks center/forward Drew Gooden used a homosexual slur to insult a couple of Los Angeles Clippers fans Saturday night.

Mavs assistant Jones charged with DWI (AP)
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Popeye Jones is free on bond after being arrested on a drunken-driving charge in suburban Dallas over the weekend. Richardson police say motorists reported a sport-utility vehicle being driven erratically Sunday night. Officers found the SUV stopped with Jones at the wheel.

Drew Gooden likely won't play for Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday
Mavericks center/forward Drew Gooden likely won't play Tuesday vs. Utah.

Dirk helps Mavs keep Clippers winless (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and nine rebounds, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 93-84 victory over the winless Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Jason Terry scored 16 points off the bench, including a 3-pointer that put the Mavericks in front to stay with 5:07 left. The Clippers made only one field goal over the final 7:12, a seven-foot hook shot by Chris Kaman, who led Los Angeles with a...

Mavs pull away when 0-4 Clippers go cold late
Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and nine rebounds, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 93-84 victory over the winless Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

Nowitzki, Mavs rout Lakers for first win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season. Nowitzki made 10 of 11 from the line and grabbed 10 rebounds, Shawn Marion added 18 points and Jason Terry 16 to end the Mavs' six-game losing streak against the defending NBA champions.

Nowitzki scores 21 to power Mavs past Lakers
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season.

Healthy Arenas carries Wizards past Mavs (AP)

Gilbert Arenas is a man of few words these days. He's good for a bunch of points and assists, though, and the Washington Wizards will gladly take that. Finally healthy after two seasons virtually lost to knee injuries, Arenas had 29 points and nine assists as the Wizards took an early lead over the revamped Dallas Mavericks and never let go on their way to a 102-91 victory Tuesday night.

Josh Howard may miss weeks, Dallas Mavericks coach says
The Dallas Mavericks don't know when Josh Howard will be ready for game action.

Dirk nets 32, ejected in Mavs' preseason finale
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 98-94 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

Nowitzki ejected in Mavericks' win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 98-94 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd both added 14 points for the Mavericks (5-2) and Drew Gooden added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner: Supervised use of steroids for injury recovery could make sense
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says that steroids could have a legal and useful place in sports -- as long as they are administered under a doctor's supervision to help athletes recover from injuries and there's no risk of long-term health effects.

Williams returns as Cavs rout Mavs 96-66 (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks took different paths in getting ready for the regular season. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown played his starters into the second half Tuesday night, while Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle didn't suit up three of his stars. Cleveland, led by Mo Williams' 16 points and 11 assists, rolled to a 96-66 preseason victory.

Wolves acquire project Jawai from Mavs (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 Jawai is a native of Australia who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round last year.

Sources: Mavs send Nathan Jawai to T-Wolves for future pick
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade center Nathan Jawai to Minnesota for a future second-round pick, according to team sources.

Cavs, without LeBron, lose to Mavs, Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 93-82 on Saturday night.

Nowitzki, Mavs beat short-handed Cavs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 93-82 on Saturday night. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown held out starters LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal and Mo Williams on the second night of back-to-back preseason games after losing at San Antonio on Friday.

Shawn Marion out 7-10 days for Dallas Mavericks
Shawn Marion won't return from a strained right calf to play for the Mavericks until next week at the earliest.

Terry scores 10 of 21 in 3rd as Mavs win (AP)

Jason Terry scored 10 of his 21 points during a decisive third-quarter run, and the Dallas Mavericks went on to a 113-88 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Drew Gooden added 16 points, Dirk Nowitzki had 15 and Kris Humphries contributed 14 points and nine rebounds for the Mavericks (3-1).

Wizards' Jamison (shoulder) out rest of preseason
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the rest of the team's exhibition games with a right shoulder injury. Jamison will be re-evaluated next week, after the swelling goes down. He had an MRI exam Thursday, a day after getting hurt while trying to block a shot by Zydrunas Ilgauskas in Washington's 109-104 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Wizards have preseason games left against Atlanta, Philadelphia and Chicago. They open the regular season Oct. 27 at Dallas.

LeBron sick, being treated as if he has swine flu
LeBron James and teammates Darnell Jackson and Coby Karl have tested positive for Influenza A, and are being treated as if they have the H1N1 virus. H1N1, also known as swine flu, is a strain of Influenza A, and though the Cavaliers have not gotten back H1N1 test results on the three, the team said it is being proactive in treating players and the traveling party to Texas. The Cavs play at San Antonio on Friday and in Dallas on Saturday.

Josh Howard scrimmages for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks' Josh Howard scrimmaged for the first time since undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left ankle.

Wizards C Haywood leaves with sprained right ankle
Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. The Wizards said he would not return to Friday night's game. Haywood tumbled to the court and clutched his right ankle after being fouled by Drew Gooden about 2 1/2 minutes into the game. Haywood was helped up by teammates and stayed in the game, playing for another 5 1/2 minutes. He had four points and five rebounds and missed all six of his free throw attempts.

Marion has 26 in Mavericks debut (AP)

Gilbert Arenas waited a while to put up a shot Friday night. Once he finally began hoisting jumpers and driving through the lane with abandon, he didn't miss. Taking another step in his comeback, Gilbert Arenas had 12 points on 6-for-6 shooting -- all in the third quarter -- and nine assists in the Washington Wizards' 123-115 exhibition loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Wizards C Haywood sprains right ankle (AP)
Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. The Wizards said he would not return to Friday night's game. Haywood tumbled to the court and clutched his right ankle after being fouled by Drew Gooden about 2 1/2 minutes into the game.

Dallas Mavericks unsure of Josh Howard's status for the start of the season
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle isn't sure when swingman Josh Howard will be able to play after offseason surgery on his left ankle.

Mavericks not sure when Howard will play
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle isn't sure when swingman Josh Howard will be able to play after offseason surgery on his left ankle. Asked Friday whether Howard could miss the start of the regular season, Carlisle replied: "Stay tuned." "Giving a timetable was probably a mistake. We have to play this by ear," Carlisle said. "I'll probably announce it the day he is going to play - whether that is in two weeks or a month or a month and a half." Dallas opens the regular season Oct. 27.

Carter scores 21 in Magic debut (AP)

Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Carter, who was acquired by the Magic in an offseason trade with the New Jersey Nets, scored 15 points in the third quarter.

Carter, Bass lift Magic in preseason opener
Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Carter, who was acquired by the Magic in an offseason trade with the New Jersey Nets, scored 15 points in the third quarter.

Carter's 21 in Magic debut help knock off Mavs
Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Magic debut and Orlando beat Dallas on Monday.

Carter scores 21 in Magic debut (AP)

Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Carter, who was acquired by the Magic in an offseason trade with the Toronto Raptors, scored 15 points in the third quarter.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on Ron Artest playing with the Los Angeles Lakers
Mark Cuban thinks Ron Artest is a bad fit for the Lakers, which is good for others in the Western Conference

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki speaks: Star 'doing fine' after turmoil
Dirk Nowitzki speaks for the first time since finding out his former fiancee is not pregnant.

Dallas Mavericks sign Voskuhl
Mavericks sign Voskuhl to non-guaranteed deal

Nowitzki upbeat heading into season (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki strolled back onto the scene Monday looking like a carefree surfer, his long, curly blond hair framing a wide smile. The Mavericks forward even had a tan to boot, quite a departure from the ashen-faced All-Star who five months ago politely told reporters he didn't want to talk about the arrest at his Dallas home of a former girlfriend who said she was pregnant with his child.

Raptors F Bosh expected to miss start of camp
Raptors forward Chris Bosh is expected to miss the start of training camp because of a strained left hamstring. The team made the announcement on Friday. The four-time All-Star first felt soreness during a training session at home in Dallas last week. The pain returned during a workout in Toronto on Wednesday. The Raptors are scheduled to open their five-day training camp Tuesday in Ottawa. They begin exhibition play Oct. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Bosh averaged a career-high 22.

Mavs' Thomas has knee surgery; timetable unclear
The Dallas Mavericks say forward Tim Thomas has had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The procedure was done Tuesday by the team's orthopedic surgeon, but a timetable has not been set for his return. Thomas was hurt while working out at his home in California. Thomas, a 12-year veteran, signed with Dallas during the summer. He spent time with the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls last season.

Tim Thomas of Dallas Mavericks has arthroscopic surgery on right knee
The Dallas Mavericks say forward Tim Thomas has had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Marion, Kidd reunited with Mavericks (AP)
Shawn Marion is hoping Jason Kidd can turn him into an All-Star again. Kidd was the point guard who helped break Marion into the league with Phoenix in 1999-2000. They spent two years together, then Kidd moved on while Marion blossomed into a four-time All-Star with the Suns. Now they are reunited with the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavs new F Thomas needs knee surgery
Newly acquired Mavericks forward Tim Thomas needs arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Thomas got hurt while working out at his home in California. The procedure will be done Tuesday by the team's orthopedic surgeon. A timetable for his return will be set once they see how the procedure goes. Thomas, a 12-year veteran, signed with Dallas during the summer. He spent time with the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls last season.

Dallas Mavericks' Tim Thomas hurt during home workout, needs arthroscopic knee surgery
Newly acquired Mavericks forward Tim Thomas needs arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Mavericks' Thomas needs knee surgery (AP)
Newly acquired Mavericks forward Tim Thomas needs arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Thomas got hurt while working out at his home in California. The procedure will be done Tuesday by the team's orthopedic surgeon. A timetable for his return will be set once they see how the procedure goes. Thomas, a 12-year veteran, signed with Dallas during the summer.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton to accept $1M qualifying offer
Restricted free agent James Singleton has notified the Dallas Mavericks that he intends to accept the team's $1.03 million qualifying offer for next season, according to NBA front-office sources.

Mavs keep F Singleton, drop G Buckner (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are keeping forward James Singleton and getting rid of guard Greg Buckner. Singleton, a restricted free agent, looked around but decided to stick with Dallas since he already has a year invested with coach Rick Carlisle and his system. The 6-foot-8 Singleton showed his versatility by playing every position but point guard last season.

Stein: Ex-fiancee of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is not pregnant
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was informed Friday that his former fiancee, who was recently sentenced to five years in prison for a probation violation in Missouri, is not pregnant as she has maintained for months.

Cuban wants SEC to pay fees for its 'bad faith'
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to pay his legal fees stemming from the agency's insider trading case against him. In court filings, Cuban cites alleged misconduct by the agency and requests that it be sanctioned for its "bad faith." The SEC sued Cuban, claiming he engaged in insider trading when he sold his stake in an Internet search engine company, Mamma.com Inc. A federal judge dismissed the case in July.

Marc Cuban, owner of Dallas Mavericks, wants SEC to pay his legal fees
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to pay his legal fees stemming from the agency's insider trading case against him.

Cuban wants SEC to pay his legal fees (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to pay his legal fees stemming from the agency's insider trading case against him. In court filings, Cuban cites alleged misconduct by the agency and requests that it be sanctioned for its "bad faith." The SEC sued Cuban, claiming he engaged in insider trading when he sold his stake in an Internet search...

Celtics sign former Pacers guard Daniels
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Marquis Daniels. Daniels is coming off the best of his six seasons, averaging career highs of 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 54 games with the Indiana Pacers, 43 of them starts. The Celtics announced his signing on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Daniels spent three seasons with Dallas before moving to Indiana. For his career, he is averaging 9.4 points in 351 games, including 109 starts.

Probation violation gets Nowitzki's ex 5 years
A former girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for violating probation. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Cristal Taylor admitted in court on Monday that she failed to check in with her probation officer in a 12-year-old forgery and theft case. She also acknowledged being arrested twice in Texas in 2000 for misdemeanors. The 38-year-old St. Louis-area native has said she planned to marry Nowitzki and was pregnant with his child.

Rockets, Mensah-Bonsu reach verbal deal (AP)
The Houston Rockets have reached a verbal agreement on a contract with free agent Pops Mensah-Bonsu, a television station reported. Mensah-Bonsu, a forward who split time between San Antonio and Toronto last season, told KRIV-TV in Houston that it feels good to be a Rocket. Mensah-Bonsu, who played 12 games for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006-07 season, has career averages of 4.1 points and 3.9...

Germany without Nowitzki at European Championships
Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at next month's European Championship in Poland. The German basketball federation said Friday that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would not allow Nowitzki to take part in the championship, even though the forward has played for Germany at several major international events before. Federation president Ingo Weiss said there were no hard feelings, however, and that "we accept this decision completely.

Nowitzki to miss European Championship (AP)
Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at next month's European Championship in Poland. The German basketball federation said Friday that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would not allow Nowitzki to take part in the championship, even though the forward has played for Germany at several major international events before.

Dirk Nowitzki of Dallas Mavericks won't play for Germany at European Championship
Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at next month's European Championship in Poland.

Nivins headed to Europe - Ahmad Nivins (F) Dallas Mavericks
Ahmad Nivins, a second round pick for the Dallas Mavericks, has signed a contract to play with a European team this season.

James Singleton likely to return to Mavericks - James Singleton (F) Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Morning News reports that James Singleton is likely to return to the Mavericks next season, though so far "nothing is official."

Wolves sign C Hollins to offer sheet (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet and seem likely to get him. The Dallas Mavericks have seven days to match the offer, but they don't have much need for a third- or fourth-string center. The Mavs signed Drew Gooden last week and are counting on him to back up starter Erick Dampier.

Nuggets get PF Allen from Bucks for 2 players
The Denver Nuggets have acquired Malik Allen from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Walter Sharpe and Sonny Weems. The Nuggets announced the deal Friday. Allen played in 49 games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. In 409 games over an eight-year career, he has averaged 5.4 points and 3 rebounds. He also played for Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, New Jersey and Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks make it official, sign Drew Gooden
The Dallas Mavericks signed Drew Gooden and expect him to back up Dirk Nowitzki at power forward and play alongside him at center.

Forward Thomas signs deal with Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent forward Tim Thomas. The 6-foot-10 Thomas, a 12-year veteran, played for the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Chicago last season. He averaged 8.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in his 64 games, 36 with the Knicks, 18 with the Bulls and 10 with the Clippers. He played 19 1/2 minutes a game. Thomas has made 946 career 3-pointers, shooting 37 percent from long range in 806 games. He made 41 percent of his 3-point attempts last season.

Dallas Mavericks sign free-agent forward Tim Thomas
The Mavericks signed free-agent forward Tim Thomas on Tuesday.

Mavericks sign free agent F Tim Thomas (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent forward Tim Thomas. The 6-foot-10 Thomas, a 12-year veteran, played for the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Chicago last season. He averaged 8.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in his 64 games, 36 with the Knicks, 18 with the Bulls and 10 with the Clippers.

Agent: Tim Thomas close to deal with Dallas Mavericks
Tim Thomas' agent said that the forward is traveling to Dallas and expects to sign a contract.

Mavericks reach agreement with F Gooden (AP)
A source close to the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Drew Gooden. The source, who did not wish to be identified because a contract hasn't been signed yet, said Monday that the deal is "verbally done." Gooden said on his Twitter page Monday that he had three deciding factors in his decision to join...

Sources: Drew Gooden agrees to sign with the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are making use of some of the money they got back when Orlando matched their offer sheet earlier this month to restricted free agent Marcin Gortat by signing unrestricted free agent Drew Gooden.

In Dirk Nowitzki case, judge orders pregnancy, DNA tests on ex-girlfriend Cristal Taylor
The jailed ex-girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki must undergo a pregnancy and DNA test.

Records of Mark Cuban-Don Nelson acrimony revealed
The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed.

Records shed light on Cuban-Nelson $7M dispute
The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson goes back nearly seven years with about $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been was only now being revealed. Previously secret testimony and e-mail, now in the public record as part of legal proceedings initiated in the last 10 months, paint the picture of a spat that has turned two of the NBA's best-known figures into bitter adversaries.

Records shed light on Cuban-Nelson feud (AP)

The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed. Previously secret testimony and e-mail is now coming to light. There's testimony from Cuban in which he acknowledges withholding consulting fees from Nelson...

Suit accuses Mavs owner of diverting profits
A lawsuit accuses Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of wrongfully diverting millions of dollars from the NBA franchise's home arena to make up for shortfalls incurred by the team. Hillwood Center Partners filed the lawsuit last week in state district court in Dallas. The company is controlled by the team's former owner, Ross Perot Jr. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the lawsuit Monday.

Mark Cuban, owner of Dallas Mavericks, accused in lawsuit of diverting profits
A lawsuit accuses Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of wrongfully diverting millions of dollars from the NBA franchise's home arena to make up for shortfalls incurred by the team.

Suit accuses Cuban of diverting profits (AP)
A lawsuit accuses Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of wrongfully diverting millions of dollars from the NBA franchise's home arena to make up for shortfalls incurred by the team. Hillwood Center Partners filed the lawsuit last week in state district court in Dallas. The company is controlled by the team's former owner, Ross Perot Jr.

Judge tosses SEC complaint against Cuban (AP)
A federal judge on Friday dismissed a civil insider trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. While granting Cuban's motion, U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater gave the Securities and Exchange Commission 30 days to file an amended complaint. The SEC alleged Cuban was involved in insider trading when he sold shares in an Internet search engine company, Mamma.com Inc., after...

Mark Cuban, owner of Dallas Mavericks, has SEC complaint dismissed by judge
A federal judge has dismissed a civil insider trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Judge dismisses insider trading suit against Cuban
A federal judge has dismissed an civil insider trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater granted Cuban's motion Friday. Fitzwater gave the Securities and Exchange Commission 30 days to file an amended complaint. The SEC alleged Cuban was involved in insider trading when he sold shares in an Internet search engine company, Mamma.com Inc., after receiving confidential information about a private offering in 2004.

2009 NBA free agency tracker
2009 NBA Free Agency Tracker Team Free agents Signed with Atlanta Mike Bibby Thomas Gardner Othello Hunter Solomon Jones Flip Murray Zaza Pachulia Mario West Marvin Williams Hawks — — — — Hawks — — Boston Glen Davis Stephon Marbury Mikki Moore Leon Powe — — — — Charlotte Raymond Felton Juwon Howard Cartier Martin Sean May Sean Singletary — — — — — Chicago Ben Gordon Aaron Gray Lindsay Hunter Pistons — Bulls Cleveland Joe Smith Wally Szczerbiak Anderson Varejao Lorenzen Wright — — Cavaliers — Dallas Brandon Bass Gerald Green Ryan Hollins Jason Kidd James Singleton Magic — — Mavericks —

Magic match offer from Mavs to retain Gortat
The Orlando Magic have retained backup center Marcin Gortat, matching the $34 million, five-year deal offered by the Dallas Mavericks to the restricted free agent. The Magic made the announcement Monday. Gortat averaged 3.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in about 12 minutes per game last season as a solid backup to Dwight Howard. Dallas was targeting Gortat as a backup to Erick Dampier or possibly his eventual replacement because of Dampier's expiring contract.

NBA free agents: Sources: Magic to match Mavs' offer to Gortat
Orlando Magic will keep Marcin Gortat by matching the five-year, $34-million offer sheet extended to him by the Dallas Mavericks, the Orlando Sentinel reported Monday.

Mavs' Beaubois scores 34 points w/ seven 3's - Rodrigue Beaubois (G) Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks rookie Roddy Beaubois exploded for 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting in a summer league loss to the Rockets on Saturday.

Mavericks re-sign Kidd to three-year deal
The Mavericks have re-signed Jason Kidd. The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million. The 37-year-old Kidd could finish his career where it started in 1994 - with the Mavericks. The No. 2 pick out of California returned to Dallas in a trade last year with New Jersey, where he made two trips to the NBA finals with the Nets.

NBA free agents: Jason Kidd signs 3-year, $25 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks
The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million.

F Bass headed from Mavs to Magic
Brandon Bass is going from backing up Dirk Nowitzki to likely starting next to Dwight Howard. Bass agreed to leave Dallas and sign with the Orlando Magic, the Eastern Conference champions announced Friday. The Magic did not disclose terms of the deal. NBA.com, which first reported the signing, said it was a four-year contract for around $18 million, with an escape clause after three years.

Grizz cut Stackhouse 1 day after dealing for him
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Jerry Stackhouse, just a day after acquiring the NBA veteran in a four-team, eight-player trade. General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced the move Friday after Thursday's blockbuster deal involving the Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic.

Grizzlies waive just-acquired Stackhouse (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Jerry Stackhouse, just a day after acquiring the NBA veteran in a four-team, eight-player trade. General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced the move Friday after Thursday's blockbuster deal involving the Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic.

Four-way trade puts Dallas Mavericks back in West's elite
Dallas' deal for Shawn Marion could make the Mavs L.A.'s main competition for Western supremacy

Marion to Mavs, Stackhouse to Grizz in big trade
Shawn Marion is headed to the Dallas Mavericks, Jerry Stackhouse is going to the Memphis Grizzlies and Hedo Turkoglu is going to Toronto Raptors in a complex deal involving four teams. The deal, announced Thursday, involves five other players, a draft pick and cash.

NBA Free Agents: Four-team deal sending Shawn Marion to Dallas Mavericks approved
The four-team deal to send Shawn Marion to Dallas has been approved by the league office and was to be formally announced by the teams later Thursday.

Report: Mavericks to acquire Marion from Raptors
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto. The trade is not official, but the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday it should be completed. The person was granted anonymity because the deal was still being worked on. The Raptors couldn't afford to re-sign Marion because they need to clear salary cap space for Hedo Turkoglu. They are close to an agreement with the Orlando Magic free agent.

Mavericks to acquire Marion from Raptors (AP)
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto. The trade is not official, but the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday it should be completed. The person was granted anonymity because the deal was still being worked on. The Raptors couldn't afford to re-sign Marion because they need to clear salary cap space for Hedo...

Sources: Memphis Grizzlies part of Shawn Marion to Dallas Mavericks trade
It appears that the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors have successfully recruited the Memphis Grizzlies to help them complete a trade that would eventually route free-agent swingman Shawn Marion to the Mavericks, according to NBA front-office sources.

NBA free agents: Dallas Mavericks sign Quinton Ross
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Quinton Ross

Mavericks sign former Grizzlies G Ross (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are bringing Quinton Ross home. Terms of the deal with the 6-foot-6 guard were not disclosed Wednesday. A Dallas native who played four seasons at SMU, Ross has spent the last five years with the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies. He is known mostly for his defense, but made 37.5 percent of his 3-pointers for the Grizzlies last season.

Cuban 'excited' that Kidd will return to Mavericks
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tells The Dallas Morning News that Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere. The free agent point guard has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Mavericks. The New York Knicks were among the suitors for the 37-year-old Kidd. "We are excited to have Jason Kidd back in a Mavs' uniform," Cuban told the Morning News. "He was a major contributor for us last year, and we expect more of the same next year.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks chase Shawn Marion in sign-and-trade
Sources say the Mavericks are working on a sign-and-trade with the Raptors for Shawn Marion.

NBA free agents: Sources: Jason Kidd pledges to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks
Jason Kidd has given the Dallas Mavericks a verbal commitment that he will re-sign with the team Wednesday, according to NBA front-office sources.

NBA free agents: Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat appears bound for Dallas Mavericks
Restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them July 8, according to NBA front-office sources.

NBA free agents: Sources: Dallas Mavericks prepared to offer Jason Kidd three-year deal
The Dallas Mavericks opened the free-agent period early Wednesday by letting free-agent guard Jason Kidd know that they are prepared to sign him to a three-year deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

Knicks meet with Kidd, no offer made (AP)
The New York Knicks have met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. The Dallas point guard and his agent met Wednesday with Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are interested in Kidd, but plan to be cautious in free agency because they want to save salary cap space for the summer of 2010.

NBA Free Agents: Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban to meet with Jason Kidd in New York City
Sources say Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is going to meet with free agent Jason Kidd in New York.

Nowitzki's ex-fiancee in Missouri jail (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee was transferred from a Texas jail to a lockup in Missouri on Tuesday, authorities said. Crystal Taylor, arrested at the Mavericks star's Dallas home in May, was taken to Missouri after posting bond through a bail agency in Jefferson County. Keith Day of Professional Bail Bonding in Beaumont was listed as the agent who paid, but officials there said they were...

Mavs' Nowitzki beats buzzer, 76ers 95-93 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki came through when it mattered. Despite missing 13 of his first 14 shots and 16 of 23 overall, the seven-foot forward hit a turnaround 17-foot jumper over Reggie Evans at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 95-93 victory against Philadelphia, snapping the 76ers' season-high seven-game winning streak.

Nowitzki's 39 help Mavs end 4-game skid (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki took out all sorts of frustrations on the Utah Jazz, hitting 16 of 20 shots and scoring 39 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-108 victory Saturday night. Nowitzki's fire was stoked by Dallas having lost four straight and by his own problems against the Jazz -- as in getting suspended after two of his last three games against them, including last month.

Cavs' James plays WR in TV commercial (AP)
LeBron James once dreamed of playing in the NFL. He did for 30 seconds. In a television commercial debuting Sunday for State Farm Insurance, James, a former star wide receiver in high school, suits up for the Cleveland Browns. A die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, James wears a brown No. 23 Browns jersey with "LeBron" on the back.

Bobcats get Diop from Mavs for 2 players (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats and coach Larry Brown continued to tinker with their roster Friday, acquiring 7-foot defensive specialist DeSagana Diop from the Dallas Mavericks for guard Matt Carroll and center Ryan Hollins. The Bobcats' second trade in just over a month wasn't nearly as big as the deal that sent top scorer Jason Richardson to Phoenix.

NBA fines Mavericks owner Cuban $25,000 (AP)
Mark Cuban is in trouble with the NBA again. The league fined the Dallas Mavericks owner $25,000 Friday for "improper interactions with Denver Nuggets players" at halftime and his conduct immediately following the Mavericks' 99-97 loss on Tuesday. The penalty was the 14th the league has announced against Cuban, who has been penalized about $1.5 million over the years and suspended from three games.

Sources: Mavericks, Bobcats agree to Diop deal
The Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Bobcats have reached an agreement in principle on a new trade after last week's collapse of a three-way deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to NBA front-office sources.

NBA clears Smith, but still reviewing Cuban
The NBA said Thursday that Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith won't be suspended for throwing an elbow that angered Dallas Mavericks coach Mark Cuban, but "Cuban is still being reviewed."

No ban for Smith in feud with Cuban (AP)
The NBA said Thursday that Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith won't be suspended for throwing an elbow that angered Dallas Mavericks coach Mark Cuban. The excitable owner might still face punishment for going onto the court to voice his displeasure with Smith. NBA spokesman Tim Frank told The Associated Press on Thursday that Smith has been cleared of any wrongdoing and "Cuban is still being reviewed."...

Paul has triple-double, Hornets top Mavs (AP)

Chris Paul nearly showed Jason Kidd what a quadruple-double looks like, putting up 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals in the New Orleans Hornets' 104-97 victory over the slumping Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Paul had to settle for his fourth triple-double of the season, one he's certain to savor because it came against Kidd, the active leader in that category and the guy...

Nuggets overcome Dirk's 44, beat Mavs (AP)

Chauncey Billups made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets overcame 44 points from Dirk Nowitzki to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-97 on Tuesday night. Billups scored 23 points and Nene had 20 to lead a balanced attack that helped Denver recover after blowing a 17-point lead. Jason Terry had 16 points for the Mavericks, who have lost three straight.

Kings end 5-game skid, defeat Mavericks (AP)

The Sacramento Kings will take whatever bright spots they can find. Beating a short-handed Dallas team counts as one. Kevin Martin scored 21 points, Francisco Garcia had seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and the Kings ended their five-game losing streak with a 102-95 victory over the Mavericks on Sunday night.

Sources: Talks on three-way trade go 'dormant'
The Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder put the pieces in place for a three-team trade late last week, but NBA front-office sources said Sunday that those talks have gone "dormant."

O'Neal leads Suns past Mavs 128-100 (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns used a third-quarter scoring deluge to bury the Dallas Mavericks 128-100 on Friday night. Jason Richardson added 21 points and Leandro Barbosa had 20 in the Suns' highest-scoring game of the season. The Suns outscored the Mavs 40-19 in the third, a Phoenix season high in scoring for a quarter, to turn the game into a rout.

Mavs push home streak vs. Knicks to 9 (AP)

Josh Howard scored 19 points, Jason Kidd added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a subpar game from Dirk Nowitzki to beat the New York Knicks 99-94 Thursday night. The Mavericks have beaten the Knicks nine straight times in Dallas. New York hasn't won on the Mavericks' home court since a 100-93 victory on Dec.

Knicks C Curry makes season debut vs. Mavs
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry played in his first game of the season Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks.

Knicks C Curry makes season debut (AP)
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry played in his first game of the season Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Curry missed the first 33 with a right knee injury. He entered with 2:42 left in the first, and scored his first basket on a wide-open layup just over a minute later. The 6-foot-11 Curry, who has not played since New York's last preseason game, is in his fourth season with the...

Dirk rallies Mavs over Clippers 107-102 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 37 seconds left right after he blocked a shot, and the Dallas Mavericks survived for a 107-102 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks needed a game-ending 11-1 run to avoid being upset at home by Los Angeles, which had only eight players in uniform because of injuries and a suspension.

Iguodala's 28 carry 76ers over Rockets (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 28 points and the reeling Philadelphia 76ers returned home from a dreadful road trip to beat the Houston Rockets 104-96 on Tuesday night. The Sixers needed to escape the Lone Star State to finally defeat a team from Texas. They lost at Dallas and San Antonio in the final two games of a 1-5 road trip and had lost five of seven overall, parking them in last place in the Atlantic...

Grizzlies end 13-game skid vs. Mavs (AP)

O.J. Mayo scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a 13-game losing streak to the Dallas Mavericks with a 102-82 victory Sunday. Marc Gasol had 19 points for Memphis, which ended a four-game skid overall. Rudy Gay and Hakim Warrick added 18 apiece. Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 28 points, hitting 11 of 21 shots.

New Grizzlies F Miles on active roster vs. Mavs
Steve Francis and Darius Miles, both obtained by Memphis last month, finally gave a veteran look to the young Grizzlies before Sunday's game against Dallas.

Mavs close strong, win 96-86 over 76ers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had a big fourth quarter and scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from another deficit for a 96-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Erick Dampier contributed 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who've won six of seven and were playing their first game since rallying from a 29-point second-half deficit to beat the...

Mavs rally from 29 down, defeat Wolves (AP)

Jason Terry scored 24 of his 29 points in the second half, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 29-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-100 on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves led 70-41 early in the third quarter when the Mavericks started their comeback, the largest in franchise history.

Nowitzki suspended one game for flagrant foul
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has been suspeneded one game for his flagrant foul Friday on Utah's Matt Harpring.

Mavs rip Clippers 98-76 without Nowitzki (AP)

Josh Howard had 29 points, nine rebounds and a career-best seven assists, leading Dallas to a 98-76 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday while Mavericks leading scorer Dirk Nowitzki served a one-game suspension. The ban was announced by the NBA about 3 hours before the game. Nowitzki received a flagrant-2 foul and an automatic ejection in the fourth quarter of Friday night's 97-88 loss...

Nowitzki ejected as Mavs lose to Jazz (AP)

Rookie Kosta Koufos scored a career-high 18 points and Deron Williams added 17 points and 13 assists as the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-88 on Friday night. The Jazz were without Carlos Boozer, Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur -- their top three scorers and rebounders -- but outran the weary Mavericks all game and ended Dallas' three-game winning streak.

Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavs over Blazers (AP)
The veteran Dallas Mavericks gave the Portland Trail Blazers a lesson in toughness and discipline. Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 of his 30 points in the first half, and Jason Terry had 19 to help surging Dallas beat the Blazers 102-94 on Thursday night. Nowitzki was 12-of-18 from the field and scored on power moves and jumpers despite playing the second half in foul trouble.

Jazz forward Millsap questionable for Friday
Jazz forward Paul Millsap is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Dallas because of a hyperextended left knee.

Mavericks extend dominance of Grizzlies (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, Jason Terry added 17, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak against the Memphis Grizzlies to 13 games with a 100-82 victory on Tuesday night. Josh Howard added 14 points, and Erick Dampier contributed 13 points and nine rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won 14 of 18.

Stockwatch: No Kidding in Dallas
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Stockwatch: No Kidding in Dallas
Jason Kidd may have finally run out of gas in Dallas while Mike James and Boris Diaw seem rejuvenated after recent trades. Our Jeff Lippman touches on that and more in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.




Mavs hand Wizards sixth straight loss (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the best point guards in NBA history. The Washington Wizards have 21 losses in 25 games. On a night when Jason Kidd took over the game in the fourth quarter, the Wizards again imploded in the fourth. Kidd had 11 assists -- six in the game's final 6:05 as Dallas sent Washington to its sixth straight loss, 97-86 Sunday night.

Harris' 41 spoil Kidd's return to NJ (AP)

Devin Harris dominated the team that traded him, scoring 41 points and helping the Nets ruin Jason Kidd's return to New Jersey with a 121-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Harris added 13 assists in thoroughly outplaying Kidd, who spent 6 1/2 years in New Jersey before the Nets dealt him to Dallas last February for a package highlighted by Harris, who had his second 40-point...

Dirk, Terry each score 27 to lead Mavs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and Jason Terry also scored 27 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 96-86 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Josh Howard added 20 points for Dallas in his first start since Nov. 18. Howard, who came off the bench Monday night in a loss to Denver after missing 11 games because of a sprained ankle, scored Dallas' first nine points and had 11 in...

Nuggets top Mavs for fourth straight win (AP)
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 25 points, Carmelo Anthony added 23, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-88 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to four games. Chauncey Billups had 15 points and eight assists for the Nuggets, who have won seven of eight and improved to 16-4 since Billups joined the team after a Nov.

Howard returns to Mavs after 11-game absence
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard returned Monday against the Denver Nuggets after being inactive for 11 straight games because of a sprained left ankle.

Nowitzki's 46 power Mavs past Thunder (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 46 points, Jason Terry added 28 and the Dallas Mavericks won for the 11th time in 13 games, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-99 on Saturday night. Oklahoma City (2-22) has the worst record in the NBA and dropped its sixth straight despite leading most of the game.

Dirk, Terry lead Mavs over Bobcats 95-90 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki hit a key 3-pointer with less than 30 seconds to play and finished with 23 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the trade-depleted Charlotte Bobcats 95-90 on Thursday night. Jason Terry had 26 points for the Mavericks, 10-0 against the Bobcats. Emeka Okafor had a season-high 27 points and 17 rebounds, and Raymond Felton added 16 points for Charlotte.

Duncan leads Spurs past Mavericks in 2OT (AP)
Tim Duncan scored eight of his 32 points in the decisive second overtime, Tony Parker added 29 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-126 Tuesday night in the latest thriller between these Interstate-35 rivals. There were six lead changes and three ties just in the overtimes, until Bruce Bowen nailed an open 3-pointer from the right corner off a pass from...

Mavericks to be without Howard indefinitely
Josh Howard put his problematic left ankle into a walking boot Tuesday, and the Dallas Mavericks don't know how long they'll be without their second-leading scorer and rebounder. The former All-Star had missed eight straight games because of the injury. The frustrating part for the Mavericks was that every time he seemed close to returning, the ankle would swell and get sore again. Multiple MRIs have shown no structural damage and nothing requiring surgery.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/480058903" height="1" width="1"/

Barea, Nowitzki lift surging Mavericks (AP)

Jose Barea scored 16 of his season-high 22 points in the decisive third quarter, and Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points to lift the Dallas Mavericks to their ninth victory in 10 games, 100-98 over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Barea was 7-of-9 from the floor in the third, and Dallas outscored Atlanta 33-16 in the quarter to take a 15-point lead.

Nowitzki's 39 help Mavs beat Suns 112-97 (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki matched his season high with 39 points and new starter J.J. Barea provided quite a spark in the fourth quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Nowitzki had 37 points through three quarters and the Mavs seemed to be comfortably headed to victory when the Suns began to make things interesting.

Mavs overcome 15-point deficit in win (AP)
Jose Barea hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 100-98 Tuesday night. Barea capped Dallas' closing 18-4 run with a long-range jumper with 50.2 seconds left that gave Dallas its only lead of the game.

Kobe has 35 as Lakers top Mavs, now 13-1 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 35 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a 17-0 run in the second half Friday night to beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-107 and improve the NBA's best record to 13-1. Andrew Bynum, playing on a sore right foot, had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the Lakers' sixth straight victory.

Mavs win fifth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Jason Terry scored 29 points and combined with Jason Kidd to key a fourth-quarter run that rallied the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 109-106 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. Dirk Nowitzki added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Antoine Wright scored a career-high 24 for the Mavericks.

Mavs get first home win, beat Grizzlies (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kidd contributed 18 points and 13 boards, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-76 on Friday night for their first home victory of the season. Jason Terry added 20 points for the Mavericks, returning from a 3-0 road trip. Dallas had been 0-4 at home, losing to playoff contenders Houston, Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers and...

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 between the teams since making an eight-player deal featuring Jason Kidd. Brandon Bass added a career-high 19 points, and Kidd had 13 assists, five rebounds and three points as Dallas ended a three-game losing streak and...

Rockets win 17th straight behind McGrady (AP)

Tracy McGrady had 31 points and nine assists and Rafer Alston added a season-high 24 points, helping the Houston Rockets push their franchise-best winning streak to 17 games with a 113-98 victory over the Dirk Nowitzki-less Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Houston's streak is tied for seventh-best in NBA history.

LIVE:: Rockets going for 17th straight in Dallas


Kirilenko still out for Jazz with hip injury
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko will miss Friday's game at Phoenix and is doubtful for Saturday's home game against Denver. Kirilenko injured his right hip Monday when he was knocked down by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who was called for a flagrant foul on the play. The NBA suspended Nowitzki for one game Wednesday. Kirilenko did not travel with the Jazz to Phoenix on Thursday.

Wallace could return from concussion soon
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace could return from his fourth concussion in four years as soon as next week. Coach Sam Vincent said Wednesday that Wallace has been doing some light shooting and running over the past couple of days. Vincent expects Wallace will be cleared to practice by the end of the week and said a target date for his return is March 12 at Dallas. "He's feeling a lot better. The headaches are gone," Vincent said.

Mavs' Nowitzki suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
Dallas Mavericks' forward Dirk Nowitzki was suspended one game by the NBA for his flagrant foul on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko during Monday night's game in Salt Lake City.

Nowitzki suspended for hard foul on Kirilenko
Dirk Nowitzki was suspended without pay for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for his hard foul on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko. Nowitzki will miss the Dallas Mavericks' next game, at home Thursday night against the divisional rival Houston Rockets, who recently passed them in the tight Western Conference standings. Nowitzki received a flagrant-1 when he hit Kirilenko midway through the first quarter of a 116-110 loss to Utah on Monday.

Nowitzki suspended, will sit vs. Rockets (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki was suspended without pay for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for his hard foul on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko. Nowitzki will miss the Dallas Mavericks' next game, at home Thursday night against the divisional rival Houston Rockets, who recently passed them in the tight Western Conference standings.

After being waived by Kings, Lue signs with Mavs
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Tyronn Lue on Tuesday to be their backup point guard.

Mavericks sign free agent G Lue (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Tyronn Lue on Tuesday to be their backup point guard. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Sacramento Kings waived Lue on Friday. He was acquired from Atlanta on Feb. 16, but never played for the Kings. Lue averaged 6.8 points, 1.8 assists, 1.2 rebounds over 17 minutes in 33 games for the Hawks.

Williams rallies Jazz past Mavs 116-110 (AP)

Deron Williams had 20 assists and 17 points, and Utah rallied for a 16-0 run late in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 Monday night after the Jazz blew a huge lead. The Jazz took a 21-point lead shortly after forward Andrei Kirilenko was knocked out of the game with a hip injury on a flagrant foul by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki in the first quarter.

Jazz F Kirilenko hurt, leaves game after hard foul
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was knocked out of Utah's game against Dallas in the first quarter after a flagrant foul by the Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki.

Bryant's 52 lift Lakers over Mavs in OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 of his 52 points in the fourth quarter and overtime Sunday to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Bryant hit the 50-point mark for the 22nd time in his career and first time this season. He went 15-of-27 from the floor and, constantly driving and drawing fouls, was 20-of-27 from the line.

New day, new showdown: LA-Dallas (LIVE)
Pau Gasol has made the Lakers a title threat. Does Jason Kidd do the same for the Mavs? Follow LIVE and see what you think.

Kidd shoots more, Mavericks get win (AP)

Jason Kidd now understands that the Dallas Mavericks want him to look for his shot. A night after being benched the final 34 seconds of a pivotal game in part because he was reluctant to shoot, Kidd scored a season-high 21 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Duncan's 31 lift Spurs by Mavs 97-94 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 31 points and 15 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win. Manu Ginobili added 17 points for San Antonio and Michael Finley scored 16. Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points for the Mavericks and Josh Howard and reserve Brandon Bass each added 16.

For Spurs, Mavs prepare to roll out Magloire, Kidd
Jamaal Magloire flew into Dallas on Tuesday night after clearing waivers and signed a contract with the Mavericks for the rest of the season.

Nets want PG to 'take ownership' of team
The run to the playoffs for the New Jersey Nets is set to go through Devin Harris. The recently acquired point guard was given the job of directing the Nets' offense by coach Lawrence Frank Wednesday after practicing for the first time since the Jason Kidd deal with Dallas last week. "We really want him to take ownership with this," Frank said. "We want him to feel comfortable with this, be assertive and have the freedom to make some play calls.

Mavericks sign C Magloire (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Jamaal Magloire to add depth at center that's been missing since DeSagana Diop went to New Jersey in the trade for Jason Kidd. Magloire should be available for practice Wednesday and could play as early as Thursday when Dallas visits San Antonio. "We were concerned about our backup center spot after the trade and this will provide us some much needed depth,"...

Sources: Magloire leaning towards deal with Mavs
The Dallas Mavericks appear to be tops on the list for soon-to-be free agent Jamaal Magloire, according to NBA front-office sources.

Mavericks win in Kidd's home debut (AP)

Welcome back Jason Kidd. In his first home game with the Dallas Mavericks in more than 11 years, Kidd had 11 points with nine rebounds and eight assists in a 102-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points for the Mavericks, who never trailed after Kidd had an assist on Josh Howard's 3-pointer that opened the scoring a minute into the game and won their 11th...

Bulls G Hinrich ejected for technicals (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich was ejected from Monday night's game against Dallas after getting two technical fouls in a matter of seconds. Hinrich and Dallas guard Jason Kidd were fighting for a loose ball at Chicago's end of the court when the ball went out of bounds with 2:20 left in the first half.

Miss me?: Kidd makes return to Dallas as a Mav
The Kidd finally got back to Dallas on Monday night.

Kidd makes home debut with Mavericks (AP)
The Kidd finally got back to Dallas on Monday night. All-Star point guard Jason Kidd, obviously more experienced and in a different situation than when he left, played his first home game for the Dallas Mavericks since 1996. It's also Kidd's first home game since being traded last week from New Jersey to the team that drafted him No.

Kidd racks up 17 assists as Mavs romp (AP)

Jason Kidd tied his season high with 17 assists in his third game with Dallas and Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points to lead the Mavericks to a 99-83 win over Minnesota on Sunday night. Jason Terry added 20 points and Josh Howard 14 as the Mavericks sent the last-place Timberwolves to their seventh loss in eight games.

Jefferson's 36 help Nets down Pacers (AP)

Richard Jefferson equaled his season high with 36 points and Vince Carter added 24 as the New Jersey Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 102-91 on Saturday night and split the home-and-home series. The Nets, who lost in Indianapolis on Friday, are 2-1 since trading Jason Kidd to Dallas in a multiplayer deal on Tuesday.

Dirk, Kidd too much for Grizzlies (AP)

Jason Kidd's second game with Dallas went much better than his first. Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points and Kidd had 15 assists to lead the Mavericks to a 98-83 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. "He was decisive and knew who he wanted to get the ball to, when he wanted to get it to them, and he looked like he found his rhythm," said Jason Terry, who scored 22 points for Dallas on 9-of-15...

Kidd reintroduced in Dallas
Jason Kidd is a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Again. Finally. The long-discussed, once-scuttled and ultimately reconfigured deal to bring Kidd from New Jersey back to the team that drafted him was finalized Tuesday.

Harris will be out at least 2 weeks
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Marcus Williams is expected to start at point guard when New Jersey faces the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Harris says he'll be out at least 1 week
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Marcus Williams is expected to start at point guard when New Jersey faces the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Paul outplays Kidd, spoils Mavs' debut (AP)

Chris Paul had 31 points, 11 assist and a career-high nine steals, spoiling Jason Kidd's debut with Dallas and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-93 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night. Kidd, acquired Tuesday from New Jersey, looked out of sorts at times, committing six turnovers. Meanwhile, Paul's dazzling performance on both ends of the floor had the enraptured crowd on its feet,...

Harris' Nets debut put on hold (AP)
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks.

No rest needed: Kidd ready for debut with Mavs
Jason Kidd delivered an early message to his new Dallas Mavericks teammates: Be ready for his passes, whether they think they're covered or not.

Kidd's advice to new teammates: Be ready
Jason Kidd delivered an early message to his new Dallas Mavericks teammates: Be ready for his passes, whether they think they're covered or not. "I've always felt my teammates are always open." Kidd said. "When you think it's not coming, then that's when it is.

Kidd's advice to Mavericks: Be ready (AP)

Jason Kidd delivered an early message to his new Dallas Mavericks teammates: Be ready for his passes, whether they think they're covered or not. "I've always felt my teammates are always open." Kidd said. "When you think it's not coming, then that's when it is." Kidd was set to make his Mavericks debut against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, so invigorated by the prospect of playing for...

Nets ship Kidd to Mavs in eight-player deal
This time, it's for real: Jason Kidd is going to Dallas. The All-Star point guard was officially traded on Tuesday in an eight-player deal.

Nets complete trade of Kidd to Mavericks (AP)
The Jason Kidd era is over in New Jersey. The New Jersey Nets and Dallas on Tuesday completed a trade sending the All-Star to the Mavericks, who now have one of the NBA's best point guards as they look toward the playoffs. This will be Kidd's second stint with Dallas. The eight-player deal, in the making since before the All-Star break, sends Kidd, forward Malik Allen and guard Antoine Wright to...

Report: Nets, Mavs have new Kidd deal in place
Jason Kidd is headed to the Dallas Mavericks after all, although in a trade that's slightly different than originally arranged. The new deal — as reported by various media outlets Sunday night, all citing anonymous sources — has Kidd and forward Malik Allen going to Dallas for point guard Devin Harris, center DeSagana Diop and swingman Maurice Ager, plus a few new pieces — retired forward Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell.

Nets unsure of future with Kidd's potential trade
The New Jersey Nets might need to get used to not seeing Jason Kidd at practice. The team returned to the court Monday without their All-Star point guard, whose status remained in limbo while rumors persist that his trade to the Dallas Mavericks is growing increasingly imminent.

Source: Obstacles mean Kidd deal is 'going away'
There is a rising possibility that Jason Kidd's expected trade to from New Jersey to Dallas won't happen before the league's trade deadline Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.



Nets' Thorn: 'You can't make deals like that'