Mavs' DeAndre Jordan misses China trip for personal reasons
DALLAS (AP) - New Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan missed the team's trip to China for two exhibition games for unspecified personal reasons. Jordan and fellow starter Harrison Barnes stayed behind when the team left for China this week. Barnes injured a hamstring in practice and could miss all the preseason games.
DALLAS (AP) - New Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan missed the team's trip to China for two exhibition games for unspecified personal reasons. Jordan and fellow starter Harrison Barnes stayed behind when the team left for China this week. Barnes injured a hamstring in practice and could miss all the preseason games.
DeAndre Jordan joins Mavs, treats touchy history with humor
DALLAS (AP) - DeAndre Jordan took off his warmup jacket, tossed it aside and declared that his decision to join the Dallas Mavericks didn't mean he also would be playing for his favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. Humor was the center's way of easing into all the questions about his infamous jilting of the Mavericks in free agency three years ago, when he agreed to play for Dallas...
DALLAS (AP) - DeAndre Jordan took off his warmup jacket, tossed it aside and declared that his decision to join the Dallas Mavericks didn't mean he also would be playing for his favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. Humor was the center's way of easing into all the questions about his infamous jilting of the Mavericks in free agency three years ago, when he agreed to play for Dallas...
Mavs give fitness trackers to all Dallas ISD elementary students
The Dallas Mavericks helped make the first day of school more fun for students in the Dallas Independent School District.
The Dallas Mavericks helped make the first day of school more fun for students in the Dallas Independent School District.
Mavericks' full 2018-19 schedule unveiled
The Dallas Mavericks announced their full 2018-19 schedule Friday afternoon. The campaign tips off on the road against the Phoenix Suns on October 17.
The Dallas Mavericks announced their full 2018-19 schedule Friday afternoon. The campaign tips off on the road against the Phoenix Suns on October 17.
Mavericks re-sign Salah Mejri to help back up DeAndre Jordan
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed backup center Salah Mejri, who will join former European teammate and rookie third overall pick Luca Doncic. Mejri has spent the past three seasons in Dallas. The 32-year-old Tunisian has career averages of 3.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 168 games. He led the Mavericks in field goal percentage and blocks the past two seasons.
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed backup center Salah Mejri, who will join former European teammate and rookie third overall pick Luca Doncic. Mejri has spent the past three seasons in Dallas. The 32-year-old Tunisian has career averages of 3.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 168 games. He led the Mavericks in field goal percentage and blocks the past two seasons.
Report: Devin Harris returning to the Mavericks
A friendly face is returning to the Dallas Mavericks.
A friendly face is returning to the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks CEO offends many officers with email meant to promote unity
An initiative by Dallas Mavericks new CEO Cynthia Marshall is off to a rocky start after the Dallas Police Department canceled the kick-off event scheduled with them Wednesday morning.
An initiative by Dallas Mavericks new CEO Cynthia Marshall is off to a rocky start after the Dallas Police Department canceled the kick-off event scheduled with them Wednesday morning.
Dallas Mavericks dancers will get less revealing uniforms
Dallas Mavericks dancers will be more covered up when the NBA season opens in October thanks to a new policy change.
Dallas Mavericks dancers will be more covered up when the NBA season opens in October thanks to a new policy change.
Mavericks officially sign DeAndre Jordan
It's official - DeAndre Jordan is a Dallas Maverick.
It's official - DeAndre Jordan is a Dallas Maverick.
NBA free agency latest: DeMarcus Cousins to sign with Warriors
The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 9:35 p.m. Julius Randle is going to play alongside All-Star Anthony Davis. Randle agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, doing so quickly after his rights were renounced by the Los Angeles Lakers hours earlier. His decision was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations and speaking on condition of anonymity because...
The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 9:35 p.m. Julius Randle is going to play alongside All-Star Anthony Davis. Randle agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, doing so quickly after his rights were renounced by the Los Angeles Lakers hours earlier. His decision was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations and speaking on condition of anonymity because...
Mavericks officially sign DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan has committed to the Mavericks again, and the center offered an emoji to prove it three years after he backed out on a deal to join Dallas. The Mavericks and Jordan agreed quickly after free agency opened Sunday on a one-year contract at roughly the $24.1 million he was set to make with the Clippers next season, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
DeAndre Jordan has committed to the Mavericks again, and the center offered an emoji to prove it three years after he backed out on a deal to join Dallas. The Mavericks and Jordan agreed quickly after free agency opened Sunday on a one-year contract at roughly the $24.1 million he was set to make with the Clippers next season, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
NBA sets $101.9M salary cap for 2018-19 season
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA teams will be working with a salary cap of $101,869,000 for the coming season, with a salary tax level of $123,733,000. The league released those figures Saturday night, hours before the annual moratorium starts and teams can begin negotiating with free agents. The figures are virtually the same as what teams have been expecting for some time.
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA teams will be working with a salary cap of $101,869,000 for the coming season, with a salary tax level of $123,733,000. The league released those figures Saturday night, hours before the annual moratorium starts and teams can begin negotiating with free agents. The figures are virtually the same as what teams have been expecting for some time.
Reports: DeAndre Jordan opts out of deal, opening door to sign with Mavs
The Mavericks are going after DeAndre Jordan in free agency.
The Mavericks are going after DeAndre Jordan in free agency.
NBA free agency: Everything you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) - Between the LeBron James guessing games and the Kawhi Leonard trade talk, it seems NBA shopping season is well underway. It's actually just about to start. Terms like salary caps and contract options have been in the news for weeks, so fans might have an understanding of what they all mean. For those who don't, here's an attempt to explain how this all works. Q: When...
NEW YORK (AP) - Between the LeBron James guessing games and the Kawhi Leonard trade talk, it seems NBA shopping season is well underway. It's actually just about to start. Terms like salary caps and contract options have been in the news for weeks, so fans might have an understanding of what they all mean. For those who don't, here's an attempt to explain how this all works. Q: When...
Mavericks release summer league roster and schedule
The Mavericks have released their summer league roster, and Luka Doncic is included, along with Dallas' three other picks from the 2018 NBA draft.
The Mavericks have released their summer league roster, and Luka Doncic is included, along with Dallas' three other picks from the 2018 NBA draft.
Highlights from Doncic and Brunson's intro news conference
The Mavericks introduced their top two picks in the 2018 NBA Draft on Friday. Here are the highlights from 3rd overall pick Luka Doncic and 33rd overall pick Jalen Brunson, as well as coach Rick Carlisle, GM Donnie Nelson and Assistant VP of Basketball Operations, Michael Finley.
The Mavericks introduced their top two picks in the 2018 NBA Draft on Friday. Here are the highlights from 3rd overall pick Luka Doncic and 33rd overall pick Jalen Brunson, as well as coach Rick Carlisle, GM Donnie Nelson and Assistant VP of Basketball Operations, Michael Finley.
European star Luka Doncic joins Mavericks via draft day trade
In recent weeks, it became more and more apparent that the Dallas Mavericks were focusing their first-round draft attention on European star Luka Doncic. Thursday night, the Mavs got their man.
In recent weeks, it became more and more apparent that the Dallas Mavericks were focusing their first-round draft attention on European star Luka Doncic. Thursday night, the Mavs got their man.
Mavs swap picks to get Luka Doncic
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks are going Euro with their rebuild, the same way they did 20 years ago with Dirk Nowitzki. Dallas moved up two spots in the NBA draft Thursday night to get Slovenian guard Luka Doncic, who was selected by Atlanta at No. 3 while the Mavericks picked former Oklahoma scoring sensation Trae Young for the Hawks at No. 5 as part of the deal. The Mavericks are also...
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks are going Euro with their rebuild, the same way they did 20 years ago with Dirk Nowitzki. Dallas moved up two spots in the NBA draft Thursday night to get Slovenian guard Luka Doncic, who was selected by Atlanta at No. 3 while the Mavericks picked former Oklahoma scoring sensation Trae Young for the Hawks at No. 5 as part of the deal. The Mavericks are also...
NBA teams look to the future with draft lottery, combine
Even with the conference finals going on, the NBA's eyes turn to the future this week. A future that, perhaps, will have less tanking. The draft lottery - the last before changes come next year to dissuade tanking - is Tuesday night, and then about 70 players will partake in the draft combine that starts on Wednesday. Those events are both happening in Chicago, as are some various league...
Even with the conference finals going on, the NBA's eyes turn to the future this week. A future that, perhaps, will have less tanking. The draft lottery - the last before changes come next year to dissuade tanking - is Tuesday night, and then about 70 players will partake in the draft combine that starts on Wednesday. Those events are both happening in Chicago, as are some various league...
Aging Nowitzki, young Smith want Mavs to be relevant again
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki plans to become the first player to spend all 21 seasons with the same NBA franchise. Dennis Smith Jr. will be half the German star's age when the Dallas Mavericks open next season looking to end the first two-year playoff drought in nearly two decades. The team posted its worst record since 1997-98, the year before Nowitzki arrived.
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki plans to become the first player to spend all 21 seasons with the same NBA franchise. Dennis Smith Jr. will be half the German star's age when the Dallas Mavericks open next season looking to end the first two-year playoff drought in nearly two decades. The team posted its worst record since 1997-98, the year before Nowitzki arrived.