Draft lottery may decide Williamson's first NBA stop
CHICAGO (AP) - Zion Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 pingpong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night in Chicago, where some team will be awarded the No. 1 pick in the June 20 draft - and, presumably, the chance to grab Williamson with that selection.
CHICAGO (AP) - Zion Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 pingpong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night in Chicago, where some team will be awarded the No. 1 pick in the June 20 draft - and, presumably, the chance to grab Williamson with that selection.
Mavs: Video shows Kristaps Porzingis after being 'jumped and assaulted' in Latvia
A video circulating on social media shows Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis bloodied after he was involved in an altercation in his home country of Latvia.
A video circulating on social media shows Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis bloodied after he was involved in an altercation in his home country of Latvia.
Dirk Nowitzki takes out ad in Dallas Morning News to thank fans
Dirk Nowitzki finished out his playing career for the Mavericks earlier this month, but he's still taking time out to thank his fans.
Dirk Nowitzki finished out his playing career for the Mavericks earlier this month, but he's still taking time out to thank his fans.
Euro swap for Mavs: Porzingis joins Doncic as Dirk moves on
DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are the Euro stars of the future for the Dallas Mavericks now that Dirk Nowitzki has retired after a record 21 seasons with the same franchise. The rookie sensation from Slovenia and the 7-foot-3 Latvian didn't get to play together in the two months after Dallas acquired Porzingis in a blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks.
DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are the Euro stars of the future for the Dallas Mavericks now that Dirk Nowitzki has retired after a record 21 seasons with the same franchise. The rookie sensation from Slovenia and the 7-foot-3 Latvian didn't get to play together in the two months after Dallas acquired Porzingis in a blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks.
Dallas mayoral candidate proposes renaming Houston Street for Dirk Nowitzki
A candidate for Dallas mayor has proposed renaming Houston Street in Victory Park for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.
A candidate for Dallas mayor has proposed renaming Houston Street in Victory Park for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.
Spurs beat Mavs 105-94 in Nowitzki's final game
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki said goodbye to the NBA the same way he came into the league, smoothly draining a jumper over a defender to punctuate a passionate performance. It was only fitting that Nowitzki's final shot came against the San Antonio Spurs, a team he terrorized in the regular season and postseason. This time, however, the tears it stirred were tears of joy.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki said goodbye to the NBA the same way he came into the league, smoothly draining a jumper over a defender to punctuate a passionate performance. It was only fitting that Nowitzki's final shot came against the San Antonio Spurs, a team he terrorized in the regular season and postseason. This time, however, the tears it stirred were tears of joy.
Tim Hardaway Jr. gives young Mavs fan his shoes
A North Texas father hoping for a great father-son moment got even more than he imaged at a Dallas Maverick’s game.
A North Texas father hoping for a great father-son moment got even more than he imaged at a Dallas Maverick’s game.
Mejri, Burke lead Mavericks past Grizzlies 129-127 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Trey Burke scored the most points for the Dallas Mavericks, but Salah Mejri's were the most important. Mejri made the final basket of regulation and scored the first seven points in overtime en route to a career-high 19 as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 129-127 on Sunday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Trey Burke scored the most points for the Dallas Mavericks, but Salah Mejri's were the most important. Mejri made the final basket of regulation and scored the first seven points in overtime en route to a career-high 19 as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 129-127 on Sunday night.
Wright trumps Dirk dunk to lift Grizzlies past Mavs 122-112
DALLAS (AP) - Delon Wright set career highs with 26 points and 14 assists in his first triple-double after Dirk Nowitzki's first dunk of the season opened the scoring in what could be his second-to-last home game for Dallas, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 122-112 on Friday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Delon Wright set career highs with 26 points and 14 assists in his first triple-double after Dirk Nowitzki's first dunk of the season opened the scoring in what could be his second-to-last home game for Dallas, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 122-112 on Friday night.
Towns, Wiggins help T-wolves turn away Mavs rally, 110-108
DALLAS (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Andrew Wiggins hit the go-ahead bucket in the final minute and the Minnesota Timberwolves turned back a fourth-quarter rally by Dallas for a 110-108 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Andrew Wiggins hit the go-ahead bucket in the final minute and the Minnesota Timberwolves turned back a fourth-quarter rally by Dallas for a 110-108 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Jackson scores 24 to lead Mavericks past 76ers, 122-102
DALLAS (AP) - Justin Jackson scored 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of a short-handed Philadelphia 76ers lineup in a 122-102 victory Monday night. Philadelphia went more than 10 minutes without a field goal spanning the second and third quarters. Dallas took advantage to build a 20-point lead early in the third and protected it from there.
DALLAS (AP) - Justin Jackson scored 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of a short-handed Philadelphia 76ers lineup in a 122-102 victory Monday night. Philadelphia went more than 10 minutes without a field goal spanning the second and third quarters. Dallas took advantage to build a 20-point lead early in the third and protected it from there.
Without Doncic, Mavericks stun Thunder 106-103
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Without their best player and supposedly playing out the string of a disappointing season, the Dallas Mavericks figured to be one of the less-difficult opponents as playoff-bound Oklahoma City looked to improve its postseason seed. The Mavericks were having none of that.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Without their best player and supposedly playing out the string of a disappointing season, the Dallas Mavericks figured to be one of the less-difficult opponents as playoff-bound Oklahoma City looked to improve its postseason seed. The Mavericks were having none of that.
Mavs player Kristaps Porzingis accused of rape in New York
NEW YORK (AP) - An attorney for Kristaps Porzingis acknowledged Saturday that a woman has accused the NBA star of rape, but says the Dallas Mavericks forward "unequivocally" denies the allegation.
NEW YORK (AP) - An attorney for Kristaps Porzingis acknowledged Saturday that a woman has accused the NBA star of rape, but says the Dallas Mavericks forward "unequivocally" denies the allegation.
Michael Finley helps mentor young North Texas boy
A former Dallas Mavericks player has formed a bond with a young boy and that relationship has come to change the child's life for the better -- giving him confidence and calm in school and at home.
A former Dallas Mavericks player has formed a bond with a young boy and that relationship has come to change the child's life for the better -- giving him confidence and calm in school and at home.
Dragic's triple-double lifts Heat past Mavs, 105-99
MIAMI (AP) - The subplots were obvious: Goran Dragic vs. Luka Doncic for the first time, Dwyane Wade vs. Dirk Nowitzki for the last time. Miami got the better of both.
MIAMI (AP) - The subplots were obvious: Goran Dragic vs. Luka Doncic for the first time, Dwyane Wade vs. Dirk Nowitzki for the last time. Miami got the better of both.
Fox scores 23, with key bucket, as Kings top Mavs 125-121
DALLAS (AP) - De'Aaron Fox scored 23 points, including a crucial basket to help Sacramento stay in front in the final minute, and the Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-121 on Tuesday night. With the Kings leading by two, Fox drove and missed a layup but got his own rebound and tried again. The second attempt went in for a 121-117 lead with 26 seconds remaining as Sacramento finished 3-0...
DALLAS (AP) - De'Aaron Fox scored 23 points, including a crucial basket to help Sacramento stay in front in the final minute, and the Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-121 on Tuesday night. With the Kings leading by two, Fox drove and missed a layup but got his own rebound and tried again. The second attempt went in for a 121-117 lead with 26 seconds remaining as Sacramento finished 3-0...
Doncic records triple-double, Mavericks beat Warriors 126-91
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki added one more memorable game in his final visit to Oracle Arena, scoring a season-high 21 points and insisting he couldn't remember whether it was a chair or a trash can that he threw into a wall opposite the visitors' locker room at one of his favorite arenas. Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Dallas Mavericks capitalized on Stephen...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki added one more memorable game in his final visit to Oracle Arena, scoring a season-high 21 points and insisting he couldn't remember whether it was a chair or a trash can that he threw into a wall opposite the visitors' locker room at one of his favorite arenas. Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Dallas Mavericks capitalized on Stephen...
Kings bounce back after tough loss to beat Mavs 116-100
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Marvin Bagley III had 22 points and 12 rebounds in his first game against fellow rookie star Luka Doncic, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-100 on Thursday night. Buddy Hield scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and De'Aaron Fox added 15 points and nine assists for Sacramento. Willie Cauley-Stein had 10 points and 18 rebounds.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Marvin Bagley III had 22 points and 12 rebounds in his first game against fellow rookie star Luka Doncic, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-100 on Thursday night. Buddy Hield scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and De'Aaron Fox added 15 points and nine assists for Sacramento. Willie Cauley-Stein had 10 points and 18 rebounds.
Kemp officials hope Dallas Mavericks take action on controversial Confederate billboard
The Dallas Mavericks could join the dispute over a pro-Confederate billboard in Kaufman County.
The Dallas Mavericks could join the dispute over a pro-Confederate billboard in Kaufman County.
Lillard scores 33 points, Blazers beat Mavericks 126-118
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard had 33 points and 12 assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 126-118 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry scored 20 off the bench for the Blazers, who have won five of six as they try to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Portland (44-27) led by as many as 25, and Lillard hit six of the team's 16...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard had 33 points and 12 assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 126-118 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry scored 20 off the bench for the Blazers, who have won five of six as they try to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Portland (44-27) led by as many as 25, and Lillard hit six of the team's 16...