
As Training Camps Open, Here's 10 NBA Stories Worth Noting
Training camps for most NBA teams open Tuesday, and with the season fast approaching, here's 10 items of note as the league heads into the 2018-19 campaign:
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Training camps for most NBA teams open Tuesday, and with the season fast approaching, here's 10 items of note as the league heads into the 2018-19 campaign:
A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal that assures a 20th season for the star forward.
Dirk Nowitzki has now scored over 30,000 points, just the sixth NBA player to do so, and most fans didn't even see it coming.
Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago.
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A person with knowledge of the deal says the Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have reached agreement on a two-year contract that could get the star forward to 20 seasons in Dallas.
A reporter asked Dirk Nowitzki what song he would sing he tried out for Idol.
A year ago, Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki did a video parody of the well-known Geico Hump Day commercial.
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Whoever is in charge of the Dallas Mavericks marketing team has hit another home run.
The Geico gecko might have been the insurance company's super star over the last few years, but the new hotness is their office camel who is excited about "hump day".
Dirk Nowitzki knows how to make howling dogs jealous.
The Detroit Pistons have the ninth selection in this year's NBA Draft. And nine can be a very tricky pick, as I learned while looking over the best and worst picks at nine overall since the 1992 NBA Draft.
Oklahoma City rallied in the fourth quarter for a 103-97 victory Saturday night to sweep the defending NBA champion Mavericks during the first round of the playoffs.
The Dallas Mavericks didn't even get to enjoy their first NBA title for an entire year.
Kevin Durant finally found his postseason shooting touch, and the Thunder never trailed on the way to a 95-79 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday night.
Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Kevin Durant added 26 in an off-shooting performance and the Oklahoma City Thunder clawed out a 102-99 victory over defending champion Dallas on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Kevin Durant was determined to not let the Oklahoma City Thunder lose another playoff game at home to Dallas.
The Dearborn Charter Commission is expected to vote on a proposed plan to change how and who residents can vote for on Wednesday, June 7.
Mike Clevinger and four relievers combined on Chicago's fourth shutout, Tim Anderson scored a run and drove in one, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
On Friday, a Wayne County judge put a temporary restraining order on the antenna, meaning it cannot be turned on until they have a court date.
Downtown Detroit businesses are gearing up for a hectic weekend with the Detroit Grand Prix. Many are preparing for a surge of customers and for the Grand Prix "Small Business Straightaway" event.
Williams previously served as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns.
The Dearborn Charter Commission is expected to vote on a proposed plan to change how and who residents can vote for on Wednesday, June 7.
Mike Clevinger and four relievers combined on Chicago's fourth shutout, Tim Anderson scored a run and drove in one, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
The NTT IndyCar Series returns to the streets of Detroit this weekend for the Detroit Grand Prix.
On Friday, a Wayne County judge put a temporary restraining order on the antenna, meaning it cannot be turned on until they have a court date.
Downtown Detroit businesses are gearing up for a hectic weekend with the Detroit Grand Prix. Many are preparing for a surge of customers and for the Grand Prix "Small Business Straightaway" event.
With more electric vehicles on the road, there's a growing need for first responders to learn how to deal with EVs in emergency situations.
Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off.
Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery overheating and catching fire.
Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle.
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking on big Freightliner trucks can stop unexpectedly for no apparent reason.
June is Pride Month and Metro Detroit communities are hosting a series of events.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Ahead of the race, some of the drivers took on a few Detroit sports stars in a fowling competition, combining football with bowling.
Tens of thousands of music fans made their way downtown Monday for the final day of the Movement Musical Festival.
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Churchhill Downs suffered a spate of "highly unusual" and "completely unacceptable" equine deaths in May, prompting the unprecedented suspensions.
A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million for wrongful convictions.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
The automaker has advised consumers of certain models of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and "away from structures."
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
A special town hall meeting in Troy Wednesday evening addressed a well-known issue both in Michigan and around the country.
Experts say getting gas or using gas-powered equipment like lawnmowers can lead to higher ozone levels.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Adderall prescriptions are becoming hard to fill leaving many patients scrambling to find a pharmacy to fill the order.
Mike Clevinger and four relievers combined on Chicago's fourth shutout, Tim Anderson scored a run and drove in one, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Williams previously served as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns.
This weekend serves as proof that the schools did exist and that pride in Ink-Town is something that can never be destroyed.
Bryan Hopp went from being a fan to a fixture of a team dedicated to winning.
The Ed Carpenter Racing drivers give us a sneak peek of what to expect this weekend.
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE) brought his EV battery-making start-up company to Metro Detroit from Silicon Valley two years ago, and it has grown dramatically since.
Grand Rapids philanthropist Doug Meijer appears with Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The Dearborn Charter Commission is expected to vote on a proposed plan to change how and who residents can vote for on Wednesday, June 7.
On Friday, a Wayne County judge put a temporary restraining order on the antenna, meaning it can't be turned on until they have a court date.
Downtown Detroit businesses are gearing up for a hectic weekend with the Detroit Grand Prix. Many are preparing for a surge of customers and for the Grand Prix "Small Business Straightaway" event.
This weekend serves as proof that the schools did exist and that pride in Ink-Town is something that can never be destroyed.
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