NBA Atlantic Division

Mavs at Thunder: Okay, I'm Interested

​Two years ago the Dallas Mavericks came out of the All-Star break thusly: In his first game back in Dallas after a trade from New Jersey point guard Jason Kidd took the opening possession against the Hornets in New Orleans and threw a perfect lob pass that Josh Howard dunked. I was at Buffal ... More >>

Ballers and Shotcallers: Zo & Magic's 8-Ball Challenge

Mattie StaffordAlonzo Mourning lines up a shot. For a whole slideshow from this event, click here.​Zo & Magic's 8-Ball ChallengeCentennial Building in Fair ParkThe red carpet walks kicked off at 7.30 p.m., with Mourning's appearance leading the way. Early attendees were held in a "reception ar ... More >>

Mavs Whip Hapless Knicks by Half-a-Hundred, But is it the Biggest Ass-Whipping in Metroplex Sports History?

​No Jason Kidd. No Erick Dampier. No momentum. No prisoners. Was dilly-daddling around the house yesterday with a rare Sunday off (thanks, Cowboys). Had the Mavs-Knicks on the TV and it was something like 35-30 early in the second quarter. Next thing I know Roddy Beaubois is raining 3-pointer ... More >>

What Am I Gonna Do Now That Cowboys Season is Over? Laugh.

During the 1999 NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks I was in New York, covering the series for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. After a particularly long, fun and, yes, expensive off night at this fine establishment, I awoke at around 4 a.m. sprawled out on my hotel bed. Boxers only. Half-eaten b ... More >>

Hey, Don't Look Now, But That Mavs-Nets Trade Is Looking Better by the Loss

In hindsight, bravo Mavericks. Brah-voe! When I screw up, I do it biiiiiig time. And, turns out, I was dead-ass wrong about the February 2008 trade in which the Dallas Mavericks sent Devin Harris to the New Jersey Nets for Jason Kidd. Actually, the entire deal was Harris, Trenton Hassell ... More >>

Dallas Mavericks: Worst Week Ever

  You know that stupid VH1 show Best Week Ever? Well, when VH2 comes out with Worst Week Ever I've got a candidate: Your Dallas Mavericks, May 3-10, 2009. Sunday: Lose Game 1 to Denver Nuggets/ Fail to respond when Kenyon Martin punks star Dirk Nowitzki with a forearm to the back. Mon ... More >>

10 Questions: Kenny Bowers

Tom JenkinsBowers (left) with his vodka-pouring bartenders in a 2006 photoHe is synonymous with seafood in this market, having been associated with, oh, Daddy Jack's and Rockfish and Big Fish Little Fish before opening his own multi-purpose place, Kenny's Wood Fired Grill.Recently the Boston native ... More >>

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

The NBA: Where Nothing Happens

While the ESPN blowhards breathlessly dissect moves - and non-moves - involving Larry Hughes (yawn), Rafer Alston (eh) and Nate Robinson (zzz), it's apparent the Mavericks weren't lying when they told us they liked their current roster. Dallas = No trade(s). One reason may be the ... More >>

Your Dallas Mavericks are the Second-Best Team in the NBA ... Sorta

Lotsa triumphs. Zero trophies.While twiddling my thumbs waiting for the Mavericks - or anyone - to make a significant, deadline-beating NBA trade, I wondered just how good Dallas has been this millenium. Calculator 10 minutes elbow grease = Yahtzee! Answer: Damn good. Second-best good. Fr ... More >>

Who Would You Trade Dirk For?

A year ago tomorrow the Mavs pulled the trigger on their controversial blockbuster, sending Devin Harris and two first-round draft picks to the New Jersey Nets for Jason Kidd. Lookie who's in town tonight? It's those same Nets and a very different Harris, fresh off his All-Star appearance and a ... More >>

"The Greatest Regular Season Win in Mavericks History"? Let's Go to the Tape.

Found this VHS remnant from the Dallas Mavericks' 1985-'86 season at Half Price Books over the weekend -- for the low, low price of $3.98. Fortuitous timing, to say the least, as tonight at 8:30, Your Dallas Mavericks play the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics at the American Airlines Center ... More >>

Cuban at the Crossroads: We Can Win the NBA Championship

I tracked down Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban last night before his team's game against the Sacramento Kings at American Airlines Center. He was on the StairMaster. Insisting his team isn't on the treadmill. "Not right now we're not," Cuban told me. "Treadmill teams are those that don' ... More >>

Your 2009 Dallas Mavericks: Mediocre? Morose? Magical?

In between the few highlights of an entirely underwhelming college football championship game between what looked like two very average quarterbacks, I sneaked some peeks last night at your Dallas Mavericks. What'd I see? Another win, pushing their record to an impressive 22-13. Another ... More >>

Florida 38, Oklahoma 30

UPDATE: Our Village Voice sister paper in Palm Beach will be live blogging from the game tonight. Pop Quiz: A) I'm jazzed about tonight's BCS National Championship Game, pitting the two best teams in college football this season. B) I'm mildy interested, even though I think Southern Cal, Texas ... More >>

Houston, We Have a ... Three-Game Winning Streak?

5-7 is looking pretty good right about now, huh? When you get a break from resurrecting the Cowboys, take a minute to not bury the Mavericks either. On the brink of a 2-8 start Monday night, the Mavericks last night beat the Rockets in Houston for their third consecutive victory. Even bett ... More >>

A Ranking You’ll Find Hard to Believe

Chris Bosh Is Packed for China and the Olympics. Now, It's All Crackin'.

God Bless America. And Sports.

Boston Three Party

Degenerate Bet of the Day

See, I Just Knew Dwyane Wade Wasn’t That Good

Your Dallas Mavericks Were Almost Playing in Tonight’s NBA Finals

To Hell with the Mavericks. How 'Bout them Chaparrals?

Jason Kidd Most Definitely Did Not Quit on New Jersey

A New Old Kidd in Town? Looks Like, Says ESPN.

Another Reason For Dallas Sports Fans To Be Pissed Off

I Miss Rick Reilly

The Mavs Are Bad Right Now. But Remember, They Used to Be Worse.

Bringing the Kidd Back to Dallas?

And Gagne He Goes

Woe, Canada

Popeye Jones Musta Taken His Spinach

The Dallas Maverick vs. The New York Prick

Super Sunday

Boshketball

Dallas hoops legend comes home to spread good in the 'hood

Ride Me

Good Grief

Our columnist is a loser--again--which is more fun for us than him

Kidding Around

Mavs avoid the Nets gain

Delk Does Dallas

Or, how a spare became a starter

License to Thrill

The new Mavs lineup will shoot now, ask questions in April

Lancing Plano

Plus: Wish You Were Here; Clues for Camp

Final Score

Plus: Dumb Muggles; Tom U.

Big D

Raja Bell plays defense like most of his Mav teammates play offense

Crossover Dreams

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

Stealing home

Tom Hicks bought a baseball team, but he'll own an empire

Fire at will

Getting Don Nelson to coach the Mavericks is good for basketball--and business

Letters

Hot Dish

Draft day menu

A sleepy Kidd--and unhappy fans--greet an underwhelming NBA pick