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Category: ‘NBA Free Agency’

Dirk Nowitzki Feeling Like Normal and Regaining MVP Form
April 2nd, 2013 at 10:31 AM
After a vintage Dirk Nowitzki performance on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls, it is clear that the big German has regained his elite-form, something that may surprise a lot of folks. For any national attention that the Mavs have received, it has seemed to revolve around the inclination that the...

Dallas Mavericks Acquire Anthony Morrow from Atlanta Hawks
February 21st, 2013 at 4:48 PM
The Dallas Mavericks worked out a swap of backup swingmen with the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavs acquired Anthony Morrow in exchange for Dahntay Jones. Both players have expiring contracts, but Morrow averaged just 5.2 points for the Hawks in only 24 games this season. Despite the low scoring average, however, Dallas...

Fans Have Wrong Opinion of Vince Carter
January 19th, 2013 at 11:56 AM
For the Dallas Mavericks, fans assume that backup forward Vince Carter should be trade bait at the upcoming February trade deadline. They also assume that Carter won't, and should not, be in Dallas' plans next year. But the question is, why shouldn't he be here? ***PHOTO1*** Carter has been the Mavs most consistent...

Dallas Mavericks Release Derek Fisher, Call up Chris Douglas-Roberts
December 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Over the weekend, the Dallas Mavericks granted Derek Fisher's request to be released from the team. This move was actually in the works since Fisher sustained an injury against the Philadelphia 76ers last week. That injury, coupled with the difficulty for him to be away from his family, caused him to...

Shawn Marion to Play Tonight Against Jason Terry and Boston Celtics
December 12th, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Shawn Marion is back for the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out the past two games. He will try to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Jason Terry and the Boston Celtics while hoping to extend Dallas' current winning streak to four games. "I'm...

Gameday Preview: Dallas Mavericks Visit Boston Celtics, Old Friend Jason Terry
December 12th, 2012 at 4:20 PM
The Dallas Mavericks travel to the Northeast to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, and there will be a familiar face waiting for Dallas. Celtics guard Jason Terry will face his former Dallas team, a squad he played with for the past eight seasons, for the first time since...

Dallas Mavericks Will Benefit from New Starting Point Guard Derek Fisher, Moving Collison to Bench Role
December 3rd, 2012 at 4:49 PM
Despite the apparent negative feelings coming from Darren Collison, the Dallas Mavericks should improve at the point guard position by more than likely cementing newly-acquired 17-year veteran Derek Fisher in the starting lineup, while movie Collison to the backup point guard position on the bench. ***PHOTO1*** Collison has pretty much voiced his...

After Third Straight Loss, Dallas Mavericks Make Roster Changes While Looking to Improve
November 29th, 2012 at 4:11 PM
The Dallas Mavericks lost their third straight game on Wednesday night to the Chicago Bulls in blowout fashion. ***PHOTO1*** That loss, coupled with the struggles at the point guard position, has prompted the Mavs to go out and sign 17-year veteran Derek Fisher. Head coach Rick Carlisle hopes Fisher can help fix the...

As Dallas Mavericks Prepare for New York Knicks Friday Night, Ex-Mavs Tyson Chandler and Jason Kidd Reflect on 2011 Mavs Title Team
November 9th, 2012 at 5:42 PM
The Dallas Mavericks are playing the New York Knicks on Friday night in a matchup of 4-1 and 3-0 teams, respectively. ***PHOTO1*** Dallas is also facing Jason Kidd for the first time since he left the Mavs this past offseason to sign a deal with New York. Him and Tyson Chandler, who...

Dallas Mavericks Bring in Center Troy Murphy, Waive Eddy Curry
November 3rd, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Veteran power forward/center Troy Murphy has been brought in to play for the Dallas Mavericks, signing a deal through the season. To make room for Murphy, Dallas waived center Eddy Curry after only two games this season, still leaving the Mavs roster at the required 15 players. In two games, Curry...

After Losing to Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks Show Promise on Offense, but Need to Improve on Defense and Turnovers
October 18th, 2012 at 4:17 PM
When the Dallas Mavericks reassembled their team during the offseason, fans knew that it would take time for the team to develop chemistry. Even though Darren Collison and O.J. Mayo played pickup ball in Los Angeles, and Chris Kaman and Elton Brand were former teammates, learning the new system under...

Less than 24 Hours After Being Suspended, Delonte West Reinstated by Head Coach Rick Carlisle
October 17th, 2012 at 7:00 AM
After a heart-to-heart with Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, guard Delonte West was welcomed back to the team for tonight's preseason game against Phoenix. ***PHOTO1*** West was reinstated by Carlisle on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he was suspended for an incident in the locker room after the Mavs preseason...

Western Conference Rundowns and Predictions – How Dallas Mavericks Stack up; Golden State Warriors
October 2nd, 2012 at 5:07 PM
This is the third of 14 rundowns of all the Western Conference teams and how the Dallas Mavericks stack up against each team. I will start with the bottom feeders of the West and work my way up to the top dogs. Next, is the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors...

Dallas Mavericks Waive DJ Mbenga and Tu Holloway
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:36 PM
The Dallas Mavericks waived big man DJ Mbenga and guard Tu Holloway on Tuesday. The Mavs invited them to camp last week but decided to part way with them. Mbenga was a former Mav last playing for New Orleans, while Holloway is an undrafted four-year player at Xavier.

Lamar Odom Ready to Apologize to Dallas Mavericks?
September 29th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Should Dallas Mavericks fans expect an apology from Lamar Odom for his lazy, pitiful, and inexcusable one year in a Mavs uniform? No one should believe it until it actually happens. However, a tweet from ESPN's Ric Bucher suggests that Lamar Odom is willing to apologize to Mark Cuban and Dallas fans. ***PHOTO1*** The...

Dallas Mavericks Add Three to Training Camp Roster Before Preseason Begins
September 27th, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Before their preseason gets under way, the Dallas Mavericks have added three players to their training camp roster. One includes a former Maverick, and another a former highly-touted prospect out of Xavier. ***PHOTO1*** Dallas will have former Mav DJ Mbenga, Josh Akognon out of Cal State Fullerton, and Tu Holloway, an undrafted four-year...

Past Proves That Doing Well in Summer Doesn’t Mean Championship, Mark Cuban Agrees
September 13th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Recent history proves that good fortune in free agency doesn't automatically guarantee a team a championship, at least in the first year. Look at the Miami Heat. Everyone was willing to give them a title in the summer after they acquired Chris Bosh and LeBron James to pair with Dwyane Wade....

For the Dallas Mavericks, Tanking not a Smart Solution, Contrary to Popular Belief
September 7th, 2012 at 9:39 PM
There has been much debate on if the Dallas Mavericks should tank the next one or two seasons in order to rebuild the team through the draft with lottery picks once Dirk Nowitzki retires. The Mavs shouldn't do that because it is very risky, and it rarely works. Some fans believe that...

If Dallas Mavericks Don’t Improve in Next Two Years, Expect Dirk Nowitzki to Retire
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:00 PM
It's been a week since Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki filled up the airwaves of twitter. After a week to sit on his thoughts from last week, it seems clear that Dirk will retire after his contract is over, if the Mavs aren't in the thick for a championship. His Q&A session...

Is Dirk Nowitzki Hinting at Retirment?
August 27th, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Dirk Nowitzki took to social media yesterday. On his twitter account, @swish41, he held a 20-minute Q&A with his followers and fans. Some interesting questions came up from fans. He was asked by a follower if he would "jump ship to some 'super' team." He responded with "I bleed blue." Dirk's loyalty...