Mavs Drafting Brittney Griner? Exposing The Goof
In 1977, the KC Kings used an NBA Draft pick on Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner. The goof, of course, is that he was the clichéd 'best available athlete.'
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In 1977, the KC Kings used an NBA Draft pick on Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner. The goof, of course, is that he was the clichéd 'best available athlete.'
The day the Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers each absorbed excruciating losses will forever be remembered in Dallas-Fort Worth sports as Terrible Tuesday.
Brittney Griner is arguably the greatest women's basketball player in NCAA history, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he would consider drafting the All-American from Baylor.
Jason Terry and the Boston Celtics are at the AAC for Jet's first return since leaving the Dallas Mavericks via free agency last summer ... and Jet held court at the Friday morning shoot-around.
The Mavs failed in both long-term and short-term goals as they started Wednesday three games out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Dallas owner Mark Cuban says he is disappointed with how Derek Fisher left the Mavericks, only to eventually end up signing up the Oklahoma City last month.
A federal judge has denied a request by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to throw out a civil lawsuit accusing him of insider trading.
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.
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.
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.
Dirk Nowitzki tweeted on Tuesday: "When I'm frustrated Nesta Robert always comes through for me." Sorry, but even Bob Marley can't "Yeah mon" the pain from being 20-28 and Lottery-bound.
The Mavericks are worth a staggering $685 million, the fifth highest total in the NBA, according to an annual study released by Forbes. The average team is worth $509 million.
The Dallas Mavericks front office is making a statement about its desire to be a buyer as the Feb. 21 NBA trade deadline looms just over the horizon.
Mark Cuban said that he plans to keep star Dirk Nowitzki even though the Mavericks have their worst record since a few months after he bought the team in 2000.
Mark Cuban, who has been fined more than $1.5 million by the NBA during his 13 years owning the Mavs, expressed his frustration again with the officiating on Saturday.
"Dirk,'' Cuban tells me, "gets annoyed with our team every year. He uses his annoyance as motivation. ... Dirk gets upset when we go through a tough period. Always has.''
Rick Carlisle says misfortune is coming 'in waves.' Elton Brand says Hornets 99, Mavs 96 marks 'rock-bottom.' Dallas is a quote machine - and an OT-loss machine, too.
Derek Fisher's stint with the Mavericks didn't even last a month. At the request of the 38-year old guard, Dallas waived him on Saturday.
David Stern fined the Spurs $250,000 for sending four players home prior to a national TV game against the Heat. And, of all people, the Mavericks owner has come to Stern's defense.
The Dallas Mavericks suffered defeat in their visit to New York City last Friday. But Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban made sure he left an impact on a city still feeling the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy.
Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Mark Cuban, is finally living the life he wants to live. But getting to this point…nearly killed him.
Mavs owner Mark Cuban on the star-studded Lakers before the game: "I don't know. I don't care. I just hope they suck." For one night, he got his wish.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says no decision has been made about Delonte West's future with the team after the guard was suspended for the second time in two weeks.
Last week, Delonte joined his coach in declining to detail the specifics of the behavioral issue. On Thursday, he seemed to be accusing someone (or projecting that someone) of doing something in violation of that.
Multiple departments were called to the scene along County Road 275 in Kaufman County as emergency crews treated the firefighter.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine said she was told the aircraft was an F-16 but does not have "100% confirmation." The pilot parachuted out before it crashed, she said.
It was not immediately clear when the funds would be transferred. Hospitals were slated to lose $27 million a day.
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the last person missing after deadly flash flooding in late August.
Multiple departments were called to the scene along County Road 275 in Kaufman County as emergency crews treated the firefighter.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine said she was told the aircraft was an F-16 but does not have "100% confirmation." The pilot parachuted out before it crashed, she said.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
It was not immediately clear when the funds would be transferred. Hospitals were slated to lose $27 million a day.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
It was not immediately clear when the funds would be transferred. Hospitals were slated to lose $27 million a day.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Corey Seager homered for the fourth time in seven games and the Rangers won their first road series in two months with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
