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  • Blogs

    February 17, 2010

    Basketball in Cowboys Stadium Was a Huge Success, But Would You Go There For a Mavs Game?

    ​Still blown away by the surreal scene at Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the NBA will come back some day and Mavs owner Mark Cuban says he's pondering holding a game - even a playoff game - out in Arlington. Hmm.

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    After 7-Player Trade, Your Mavericks are Better. But How Much Better?

    New Mav Caron Butler​Three years ago to the day I loved Josh Howard. But this morning I'm thrilled that he's no longer a Dallas Maverick. Why? Because lost in the parties and record-setting crowd of NBA All-Star Weekend was a seven-player trade that both re-shaped the Mavs' roster and re-bo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2009

    The Dallas Mavericks Have Lost Two in a Row and Mark Cuban is Fightin' Mad!

    Actually, it's not confounding defeats to the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks that has Cuban peeved, but more so tonight's American Airlines Center invasion by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). (This is, after all, a blog named after an old rasslin' barn.) Cuban, never one to turn ... More >>

  • News

    November 6, 2009

    Drowned Out By Grandiose Doings in Arlington, the Dallas Mavericks Begin What Should Be a Loud, Proud Season

    Actually, it's not confounding defeats to the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks that has Cuban peeved, but more so tonight's American Airlines Center invasion by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). (This is, after all, a blog named after an old rasslin' barn.) Cuban, never one to turn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    GOP County Chair Jonathan Neerman Responds to Kick to the Crotch from DMN'er

    Hal SamplesFamily reasons? Give us a break, Neerman. Geez, like we haven't heard that one before. On Tuesday, DMN'er Gromer Jeffers reported on one of the paper's 423 blogs (apparently they have one named after the Portland Trail Blazers) that Dallas County Republican Party chair Jonathan Neerman (a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    D.J. Mbenga 1, Dirk Nowitzki 0

    Watching the Lakers party in Orlando last night - I was wrong about L.A. in 4, but just barely -was a reminder how cruel sports can be. While former Mavericks D.J. Mbenga and Josh Powell hugged and kissed the NBA's Larry O'Brien championship trophy, current Maverick Dirk Nowitzki is l ... More >>

  • News

    May 14, 2009

    “Whine Flu,” | "Dish" | “The Big Buy-In,”

    Watching the Lakers party in Orlando last night - I was wrong about L.A. in 4, but just barely -was a reminder how cruel sports can be. While former Mavericks D.J. Mbenga and Josh Powell hugged and kissed the NBA's Larry O'Brien championship trophy, current Maverick Dirk Nowitzki is l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2009

    So Dirk, Does This Qualify as a Distraction?

    Patrick MichelsWe're thinking Dirk's probably had better days. Talking to reporters after the Mavericks' morning practice, Dirk Nowitzki didn't have much to add to reports that Cristal Taylor, the woman arrested at his home yesterday, is in fact his pregnant fiancee."It's pretty obvious I'm going th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2009

    Dirk Duped By a Gold Digger. Can It Be That Simple?

    Patrick MichelsDown, but not out.Dirk Nowitzki bought her a ring. Bought her a dog. Bought her entire pack of lies. Sad to say, he went for Crystal Cristal Taylor's exaggerated, elaborate head fake. Couple of weeks ago the Dallas Mavericks' star gave an in-depth interview to the German newspape ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2009

    This Just In: TNT's Studio Crew is Comprised of Morons

    Dumb and Dumber.Dear Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Chris Webber, And I mean this is the nicest way possible: Shut the fuck up! At the very least, actually listen before talking. Who knows, you might not make complete asshohles of yourselves next time. We all wish Mavs' star Dirk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Pinch Yourself: Mavericks 106, Spurs 93

    In hindsight, Dirk Nowitzki vs. Matt Bonner was a laugher.On second thought, forget The Alamo. And the San Antonio Spurs. What began as a competitive series that some of us skeptics thought the Spurs would win in seven games magically morphed into a hockey power play. Afforded basically a 5-o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2009

    Mavs-Spurs Game 5 Preview: Uh-Oh

    Dirk's getting double-teamed. What's your excuse?*Unless Mark Cuban smears Swine Flu on Tony Parker, I'm afraid the desperate and prideful San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks tonight, forcing a Game 6 Friday night at American Airlines Center. Why? Because home teams down 3-1 always wi ... More >>

  • News

    April 23, 2009

    Mavs Have an Old Deamon to Exorcise

    The Mavs better find a way to exorcise their old demon after suffering a Game 2 playoff loss against the Spurs

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Whitt's End: 3.27.09

    Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Dallas Police Chief David Kunkel can apologize all he wants for the indefensible actions of Robert Powell, but unless the officer is fired it will be a complete and utter injustice. Powell, who detai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2009

    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 >>

  • News

    November 6, 2008

    Overhauled and Underrated, the Mavericks Are Priced to Sell

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2008

    A Ranking You’ll Find Hard to Believe

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2008

    Beware The Ghost Of Avery

    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 >>

  • News

    February 7, 2008

    Mavericks Don't Need Jason Kidd

    No joke, the Mavericks should pass on a major trade and allow this nucleus one more shot

  • News

    October 11, 2007

    Mavericks Meander into the Season

    With minimal upgrades and a fragile psyche, this season could stroll off in any ol' direction

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2007

    Woe, Canada

    With minimal upgrades and a fragile psyche, this season could stroll off in any ol' direction

  • News

    April 19, 2007

    Definitely Dallas

    The Mavs will win the championship. Right?

  • News

    March 8, 2007

    Winners and Whiners | Who Stole My Park? | A Good Whuppin' | Fashion Girl | Noodles, Good and Cheap

    The Mavs will win the championship. Right?

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2006

    Hello, Larry

    The Mavs will win the championship. Right?

  • News

    February 23, 2006

    Dork Nowitzki

    Turns out the best player on the NBA's best team is a normal guy

  • News

    February 2, 2006

    Play It Forward

    Sports' smallest acts often come laced with giant implications

  • Calendar

    December 1, 2005

    Winning Spirit

    Sports' smallest acts often come laced with giant implications

  • News

    September 15, 2005

    Assist, Avery

    Diminutive Mavs coach gives New Orleans evacuees a huge lift

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    Rock of Ages

    Don't send Michael Finley out to pasture just yet

  • News

    January 27, 2005

    The Understudy

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

  • News

    December 23, 2004

    Unfavorite Son

    Devin Harris learns losing Nellie's favor is easier than regaining it

  • News

    December 18, 2003

    Bad Rap

    When it comes to Danny Fortson, don't believe everything you hear

  • News

    July 31, 2003

    Summer Reruns

    Before we talk football--go, fight, win!--one last look at the boring sports

  • News

    June 5, 2003

    House of Cards

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

  • News

    February 13, 2003

    Battle of Midway

    With half the season gone, are these Mavs good enough to win a title?

  • Calendar

    December 19, 2002

    Be Like Mike

    The Mavs and The Wizards rock the Mikes

  • News

    November 7, 2002

    The Defense Rests

    Can the Mavs guard anyone? To find out, John Gonzalez gets offensive with a drunk Don, a focused Finley and a nutty Cuban.

  • Music

    October 4, 2001

    The Who?

    Little Grizzly finds itself, and its new album, somewhere along the way

  • Best of Dallas

    September 20, 2001

    Best Dallas Maverick

    Steve Nash

  • Culture

    November 30, 2000

    Lion Feed

    The Mavs' resident Christian prays for more playing time

  • Music

    April 13, 2000

    Find our way

    On its new album, The Apples in Stereo don't sound like anyone but themselves

  • Culture

    December 31, 1998

    Anywhere but here

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

  • News

    January 22, 1998

    Buzz

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

  • Culture

    January 22, 1998

    Who's the boss?

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

  • News

    January 15, 1998

    Buzz

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

  • Culture

    January 15, 1998

    Mavs held hostage

    Did Ross Perot Jr. strike out when Tom Hicks bought the Rangers?

  • News

    August 24, 1995

    Buzz

    Did Ross Perot Jr. strike out when Tom Hicks bought the Rangers?

  • Culture

    July 6, 1995

    Draft day menu

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

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