Dallas Mavericks

Ahmad Nivins had to wait nearly 4 1/2 hours to hear his name called in last night's NBA draft. And he actually did not get to hear it called, as ESPN was in a commercial break when Dallas took the Saint Joseph's senior with the 56th pick, 5 minutes before midnight.

 FL Well, I mean other than hip-hop's Trina and former MTV star Lala Vazquez battling with Mavericks fans; the game- and possibly series-changing blown call by the officials; Mavs owner Mark Cuban yelling at Kenyon Martin's mother; and the woman staying at ...

 VA Poor form Until now, maybe the worst thing you could say about Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was that he showed up at games dressed like a homeless person, but that was before he berated Kenyon Martin's mother. Perhaps the NBA should institute a rule ...

All in all, it wasn't quite as out-of-bounds as Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban telling Kenyon Martin's mother that her son was a thug, but the back-and-forth left Nick in tears and could have gotten quite contentious. Until Ernie did what guys ... Sports Recap TV Sports Daily

 IN Riley is a 21-year veteran of the NBA. He's worked with the Milwaukee Bucks, Vancouver Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and Golden State. A star athlete at Whitewater with twin brother Mike, Larry Riley started as an assistant in 1968 at Earlham College for ...

 NH This year, for example, lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers' first round sweep of the Detroit Pistons was heavily covered, while the Dallas Mavericks' more exciting, equally impressive series win over the San Antonio Spurs was only mentioned in ...

The Mavericks have to get over the judgment call of Game 3. The NBA said today that it is reviewing the post-game scene on the court, but no rulings have been handed down yet. Given that the league acknowledged an incorrect call was made, I'd bet there ... Pickaxe and Roll - Mavs Moneyball

This has to go down as one of the worst trades in NBA history. The Mavs are being outclassed by the Nuggets. Our guards are too small and our big men are too soft. The Nuggets are more athletic and more physical than the Mavs. Let's look at the Mavs ...

The fourth quarter belongs to the Denver Nuggets, who keep turning close games into blowouts with an energizing mix of breakaway baskets, dashing defense and old-fashioned hustle. Behind another final-quarter tear, the Nuggets cruised to a 117-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tue...

 NY - Matt Steinmetz, Matt Steinmetz The Dallas Mavericks were a title contender in 2007, fired up and seemingly fully motivated after blowing a two-game lead in the NBA Finals the year before. The Mavericks had won 67 games and were supposed to be on a mission. Instead, they were exposed ...

A Mavericks team that won 67 games two years ago couldn't get out of the first round.

April 8 was a pivotal date in the Western Conference playoff picture, as the second, fifth, and eight seeds won, and the third, sixth, and seventh seeds all lost... by Rich Kurtzman 22 reads Opinion April 8 was a pivotal date in the Western Conference playoff picture, as the second, fifth, and...

Mavericks 130, Jazz 101 - Dirk Nowitski scored 31 points to help host Dallas beat Utah and clinched the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Mavs tied the Jazz for seventh place while eliminating Phoenix from the postseason. ...

Seattle Post Intelligencer Lakers 88, Clippers 85 - Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Lakers edged the Clippers to remain a game behind Cleveland for the NBA’s best record. Mavericks 140, Suns 116 - Jason Kidd had 19 points, a season-high 20 assists and a major ...

 TX But against the Warriors, he let the game come to him and wasn't what is commonly known in the NBA as a "ball-stopper." That's the guy who gets the ball and never gives it back. "There's a fine line between aggression and discretion," Carlisle said. ...

 TX He was also the best player in Mavericks’ history, and for those who might want to dispute that, I can amend it to say Roy was the best talent in Mavs’ history, and there will be no argument. As a comparison in games, think Dirk without the consistent ...

This is how it all began to unravel. 6:34: 16-foot jumper, Jason Terry - Mavericks 89, Heat 76.

By Richie Whitt The Mavericks and center Erick Dampier couldn’t quite grab the ball— or the NBA trophy—in Miami in 2006. Just when it seemed Jerry Stackhouse and the Mavs had risen above Dwyane Wade and the Heat, it all came crashing down. ...

Some athletes come to the All-Star Game determined to shine. Dirk Nowitzki's focus has always been a little different.

In keeping with the grand self-image that is so near and dear to Texans, the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA are planning to stage the biggest basketball game in the history of the sport — at least in terms of attendance. The major basketball events will be in Dallas and Arlington:

By Josh Zerkle Dallas 102, Portland 94. Brandon Roy played 42 minutes for naught, as Dirk's 30 paced a Mavericks team that only shot 48 percent from the field. Cleveland 93, Washington 89. It took an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter for the Cavs to avoid their first loss at home in 15 games. Cleveland hit 12 threes...

How ’bout those Mavericks? In reality, it was good that the Mavericks did struggle, because it’s always fun to watch Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry carry the team when some of the other players look like they’re running in quicksand. No other Maverick had more than eight points.

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle’s substitution pattern would seem to invite unhappiness. Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry and Josh Howard (when healthy) know they are going to play a lot. Each of them average more than 35 minutes a game.

I’m always a believer that anything is possible," Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. "Would I have predicted it? No. Am I shocked? Absolutely not." OK, so one person in the basketball world was not surprised. Too reliant on J.J. Barea? A team with Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, etc.?

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 on with a long-range jumper with 50.2 seconds lef...

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.

By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News In the season's first month, the Los Angeles Lakers have been the NBA's best team, which is nothing compared to ... Nowitzki Named NBA Western Conference Player of The Week The Epoch Times Mavericks-Kings Preview Kings.com

There are so many new faces, it may take a while for the Mesa State College women’s basketball team to find its identity this season.

By Brad Warbiany Dallas Mavericks owner Cuban charged with insider trading Entrepreneur Mark Cuban, owner of the National Basketball Association’s Dallas Mavericks, was charged Monday by the Securities and Exchange Commission with insider trading.

SAN ANTONIO — If the sky was falling on the Dallas Mavericks’ season after only three games, the roof must be crashing in on the winless Spurs, who haven’t been 0-3 since their ABA days. Mavericks at Nuggets, 9:30 p.m. Friday, FSN SW, ESPN

See a photo gallery from the Pistons' 85-81 win over the Dallas Mavericks. See other Pistons-related galleries, including action so far from preseason games, attached below.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Marines might need a few good men. The Dallas Mavericks, according to coach Rick Carlisle, just need, um, for translation’s sake, a few tough cookies. The Mavs were a good defensive team under Avery Johnson, much more tenacious than the laissez-faire days under Don Ne...

By Meg Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd is fresh off a gold medal win at the Beijing Games. The US Men’s Basketball team took the top prize after losing out in 2004 at the Athens Games. Kidd, who already won gold in 2004 at the Sydney Games, has no intention of holding onto his newest medal. It tur...

By Lang Whitaker When the Clippers traded nothing in exchange for Marcus Camby, I was like, whatever. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut from time to time. But now it’s being reported that the Mavs and Kings are talking about a Ron Artest swap, and what would Dallas have to give up in order to get one of the most dyn...

In other Mavs free agency news, Gerald Green made it official today by inking his new one-year deal with Dallas. I guess because he was released by the Rockets before the end of last season and only signed a one-year deal for the minimum, he didn’t have to wait until July 9 to put pen to paper. Gre...

“Jason Kidd, he’s kicked my ass many times,” Carlisle said Wednesday during a news conference to finally introduce him as the Dallas Mavericks’ ninth head coach. “I went against him a lot in the East.” Carlisle, the former Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers coach known as “Poker Face” Rick...

By Greg My original plan after the season was over and Avery was fired was to rename the site and make it a more general Mavericks blog. But, after a weekend away and not having to worry about missing stories or getting a post up I’ve decided to just shut it down. Turns out I’m just not made to be a blogger ...

This post is taken from: Official Sports Betting.com Nowitzki gets Mavs back into series Even with Jason Terry guarding him, the crowd booing him and Dirk Nowitzki setting the tone for a renewed intensity among the Dallas Mavericks, Chris Paul insisted being on the road in the playoffs wa...

Texas Motor Speedway general manager Eddie Gossage had a good idea for a joke at a news conference to introduce Dirk Nowitzki. But the joke was close to the truth. Gossage thought it would be funny to introduce the Mavericks forward, who gave the start-engine command at Sunday's Dickies 500...

The Little General Avery Johnson post game after the Mavs win.