Dirk Says He'll Play Beyond Current Contract
Mark Cuban has said he'd never let Dirk go. But, at some point, Cuban has to face reality and start a rebuilding process. That's going to be difficult with Dirk on an eight-figure contract.
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Mark Cuban has said he'd never let Dirk go. But, at some point, Cuban has to face reality and start a rebuilding process. That's going to be difficult with Dirk on an eight-figure contract.
The Los Angeles Times reports that Kobe Bryant might not be the only person upset with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's comments about the Lakers possibly amnestying the future Hall-of-Famer.
It was a Dirk-vs.Kobe duel, but big-picture, Sunday at the AAC was more than that: Dallas and LA combined to win three of the past four NBA titles, and while the Lakers' 103-99 win was a thriller - and while it was fun watching the once-mighty play at a high level ... the once-mighty fell again.
Vince Carter capped a 22-point performance with a 3-pointer that gave Dallas the lead with 6.5 seconds left, and the Mavericks held on for their third straight victory, 104-100 over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.
As the NBA trade deadline approached on Thursday afternoon, it appeared that the Dallas Mavericks would not be making a move. Then, three minutes before the time was up, Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson called owner Mark Cuban with a proposal involving Dahntay Jones in exchange for Hawks shooting guard Anthony Morrow.
The trade deadline came and went with very little action from the Mavs. They made one last minute move, sending Dahntay Jones to the Hawks in exchange for Anthony Morrow.
Though it is not the big name that Dallas Mavericks' fans may be hoping for, the Dallas Mavericks have traded Dahntay Jones to the Atlanta Hawks for Anthony Morrow.
The Mavs started the night 4.5 games behind the Houston Rockets for the eighth seed in the Western Conference, a precarious position that could have turned a loss to the Magic into a potential season-ender.
Shawn Marion and Elton Brand scored 17 points apiece, Vince Carter again provided a spark off the bench, and the Mavericks beat the Magic 111-96 on Wednesday night.
The week leading up to the NBA trade deadline has been filled with lots of talk and little action so far. It's a deadline-driven league, so the big moves could still be coming.
The week leading up to the NBA trade deadline has been filled with lots of talk and little action so far. It's a deadline-driven league, so the big moves could still be coming.
With or without Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks have virtually the same record this season - a losing one.
Fast-forward two years later, it seems as though Cuban and Donnie Nelson have overthought every move they've made and the product has suffered because of it.
Vince Carter was a minor revelation a season ago for the Mavericks, giving more than most expected of him. This season, he's continued to impress, perhaps even surprise.
Vince Carter scored 26 points to pass Larry Bird on the NBA's career scoring list, and the Mavericks grabbed a 123-100 win against the Kings on Wednesday night.
