Michael Finley

Mavs in the West Finals: We've Done This Before

​The Mavericks haven't lost an NBA Western Conference Finals series in five years. Of course we all know what happened Dallas advanced this far -- in the 2006 NBA Finals. The come-from-ahead loss to the Heat sent the franchise into a pyschological spiral from which it is just n ... More >>

What If Dirk Nowitzki Weren't White?

His critics wouldn't call him soft, but his teammates would still lead the Mavs to another early exit.

Texas Rangers Spring Training Clouded with Awkward Spat with Iconic Captain Michael Young.

Mav's First Round Pick Dominique Jones May Be The Answer, But The Team Must First Deal With Hard Questions Raised By Dirk Nowitzki's Free Agency.

Dallas' Fantasy Roster

No. 12 in your football program ... No. 12 on our fantasy roster.​When I say No. 22, who comes to mind? Do you immediately think of the Dallas Cowboys' all-time best runner? Or their all-time best rusher? Or perhaps instead the second-leading all-time scorer in the history of the Dallas Mav ... More >>

The Mild-Mannered Mavericks Are Infected Again By Chronic Case of Whine Flu

2009 NBA Playoff Preview: Spurs vs. Mavs

The good news: When the Mavs and Spurs begin their first-round playoff series this weekend it will be a renewal of a rivalry featuring talented, tested teams. The bad news: When the Mavs and Spurs finish their first-round playoff series, the loser will go home and the winner won't be far b ... More >>

The Most Underrated Rivalry in Sports: Act IV

Spurs vs. Mavs feel incestuous? That's because they used to be us.A Dallas Mavericks' season that had more than its share of ups and downs and ups and downs enters the playoffs on a peak. Thank you - of all people - Michael Finley. The former Maverick's overtime-forcing 3- ... More >>

The Dallas Mavericks Go for Broke, But Where Is it Getting Them?

The Great Digit Debate

Just which local players have earned the right to be eternally identified with their uniform numbers?

What a Drag

Not long ago a rising All-Star, Josh Howard is suddenly regressing professionally and personally

Former Maverick Close to Coaching Phoenix Suns. No, Not That One.

After the Season Is Torched and the Coach Fired, Mavericks Begin an Overhaul

It's Time for Mavericks Coach Avery Johnson to Deliver

If the team continues to erode, the coach must go

The Second Comings? (Applause.)

Crocodile Nowitzki

This summer Dirk Nowitzki went down under to find himself. Can he now lead the Mavs to the promised land?

Ellis Island

Cowboys veteran tries to escape the tired, poor, hungry, huddled masses

Assist, Nellie

Transformation started by Mavs' Godfather finally finished

Seventh Heaven

Us vs. Us

Hated Spurs have beloved Dallas roots

Drew Drive

Cowboys quarterback of the future closer to being out on the street

Making the Point

Jason Terry steps in and steps it up

The Understudy

Avery Johnson will make a fine coach someday, but why today?

Time Warp

For the Mavs, the faces change, but the song remains the same

This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

Moody Mavs

For a team headed to the playoffs, Nellie's group is a schizo bunch

Favorite Mistake

Other teams screwed up by not taking Josh Howard, which helps the Mavs

Gettin' Screwed

Antawn Jamison says trade rumors don't bother him--but why is his name in them?

Delk Does Dallas

Or, how a spare became a starter

Mr. Nice Guy

Is Antawn Jamison too big a sweetheart to make the Mavs tough enough?

This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

House of Cards

The Mavs fell, but does that mean they're not playing with a full deck?

Off the Mark

As with the Shawn Bradley contract, Mark Cuban got screwed in this deal

Side Lines

Scouting out the Mavs' playoff chances

Bring It On

Plus: Sack of Kittens, Who the Hell Are You?, What's in a Name?

Crossover Dreams

Tim Hardaway makes a noble last stand for a team that needs him

Lion Feed

The Mavs' resident Christian prays for more playing time

Hope and Glory

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has reason to shout-his money and enthusiasm are resurrecting a dead team

Unsporting

Not even God provided for the unpaid employees of a Christianity-based marketing firm

Belo's sure got balls

The News now co-owns the Mavericks, but at what price?

Boo ball

How much longer must we suffer the woeful Mavericks? Well, that's too long

Night & Day

March 4 - 10, 1999

Anywhere but here

1998 was a great year for sports...just not in Dallas

NIGHT & DAY,

1998 December 3-9

Night & Day

April 9 - 15, 1998

Who's the boss?

Ross Perot Jr. owns the Dallas Mavericks, but--for better or worse--it's Don Nelson's team

Foul trouble

The Mavericks are losing games--and faith in head coach Jim Cleamons

One-on-one

With Mavericks Coach Jim Cleamons and GM Don Nelson, life's a constant battle for position