The return of Darren Collison, apparently. Plus, some LeBron/Dirk things. 1. Darren Collison Scores 9 million points in 4 seconds to tie the Clippers - Thunder series: Whenever a guy who was repeatedly benched for Mike James ---that is, whenever a guy who was repeatedly benched for Mike James and it often seemed like it was the right decision- - turns playoff hero, it's news. Two nights ago, the Thunder...
'I want to play like that all of the time,' Sam Dalembert says of his most impressive moments in his first year in Dallas, 'but you’ve got to play.' This is Sam's 'catch-22,' and something worth examining as we offer you Dalembert's Exit Interview, advanced stats on his performance and analysis of where Dallas goes from here. Donuts!...
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling says he was baited into using racist language by the woman whose secret recording of him led to his lifetime NBA ban, and he said jealousy fueled his words....
We kick off our Mavs Moneyball player reviews with the enigma of Ricky Ledo. [Manager's note: We will review the season and look ahead for all nine players currently under contract by the Dallas Mavericks, and Dirk, who is definitely going to re-sign. The five free agents will be reviewed the first week of June.] Looking back About two hours before Game 7, Ricky Ledo is on the floor of the AT&T Center,...
In today's Five Out Offense, we look at an intriguing Mark Cuban subtweet. Also: Vince dunks! 1. CUBAN KNOWS COACHING: Or more specifically, he knows bad coaching. I hate how tv commentators will never say anything about coaching mistakes #coachingmatters — Mark Cuban (@mcuban) May 11, 2014 This tweet was sent in close proximity of the Thunder blowing a lead and falling to the Clippers , so it's likely...
Dave Deckard of Blazersedge.com and J.R. Wilco of Pounding the Rock reflect on the Portland Trail Blazers-San Antonio Spurs second round playoff series and the Spurs' 3-0 lead. Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs meet, J.R. Wilco of Pounding The Rock and I engage in a little back-and-forth over the two teams and their prospects. Since we're now embroiled in a 7-game series,...
Vince's (temporary?) Exit. ... Marion's coming 'That's What's Up' moment ... Dirk as the unofficial assistant GM ... No rewards for the disease in LA ... Lance Stephenson and the 10-foot pole ... A conflict with conventional wisdom ... Come inside and chomp on a dozen Monday Mavs Donuts!...
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling apologized Sunday for racist comments captured on tape, saying they were a "terrible mistake."...
San Antonio holds a 3-0 lead over Portland in the Western Conference semifinals after dominating on Saturday night, 118-103. The manner in which they crushed Portland's hopes shows that they are fully engaged in the moment. PORTLAND -- Things weren't supposed to be this easy for the San Antonio Spurs . After taking the Dallas Mavericks to seven games, last year's Finals runners-up looked poised for...
The seventh of our eight-part Mavs Moneyball Exit Roundtable, looking back at the year that was. In five years, what will we remember? More of the roundtable: Season a success? Biggest surprise Biggest disappointment Season in a word 7. In five years, what part of this season are we going to best remember? Tim Cato ( @tim_cato ): Not to blindly repeat my answer for best game of the season, but...
The final installment of our eight-part Mavs Moneyball Exit Roundtable, looking back at the year that was. Even though it's still early, I asked the staff to make a bold offseason prediction. More of the roundtable: Season a success? Biggest surprise Biggest disappointment Season in a word 8. It's early, but make a bold prediction for the offseason? Alan Smithee ( @SmitheeMMB ): The Mavericks sign...
The sixth of our eight-part Mavs Moneyball Exit Roundtable, looking back at the year that was. This post's question asks what was the best game of the Mavericks season. More of the roundtable: Season a success? Biggest surprise Biggest disappointment Season in a word Biggest misconception 6. Best game of the season? Josh Bowe ( @Boweman55 ): Oh boy. I'm going to go a little off the beaten path...
The fifth of our eight-part Mavs Moneyball Exit Roundtable, looking back at the year that was. This post's question asks for the biggest misconception among fans this season. More of the roundtable: Season a success? Biggest surprise Biggest disappointment Season in a word 5. Biggest misconception of the season Bailey Roger ( @BRogers789 ): That this team wouldn't be better than last year's team....
Vince Carter didn't win the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award. But at age 37, the season he had with Dallas has won him the admiration of the Mavericks, who want the free agent back for another season. One factor: Much to Vince's surprise, some other NBA teams might want in on the July 1 bidding for the future Hall-of-Fame candidate. Vince's Exit Interview:...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling will fight to retain her 50 percent ownership stake in the team, her lawyer said Thursday, adding an unwanted twist to the NBA's plan to force new ownership on the franchise....
Donnie and Shawn Marion both spoke to the media for the last time in the 2013-14 season, and we break down the top 10 things that those two said. On Monday, the players and coaches wrapped up for the 2013-14 season, including exit interviews for a handful of the key players. Here's what Donnie and Shawn Marion said, but in case you don't have time to read it all, here's a quick top 10 of what was...
The fourth of our eight-part Mavs Moneyball Exit Roundtable, looking back at the year that was. This post's question asks for one word to describe the season and why it fits. More of the roundtable: Season a success? Biggest surprise Biggest disappointment 4. Give one word to describe the season and why Doyle Rader ( @TheKobeBeef ): Wistful. It was obvious from the stat that this Mavericks team...
May 4, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (4) and Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) share a laugh in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. (Soobum … Continue reading → ...
ESPN Stein: Mavs a potential suitor for Sanders? Do you want the Bucks to keep Larry Sanders ? Do you not want the Bucks to keep Larry Sanders? Twelve months ago it would have been a stupid question; now, not so much. So it's both interesting--and dripping with irony--that Marc Stein earlier this week raised the possibility of the Dallas Mavericks pursuing Sanders this summer. On the subject of using...
Welcome to our new offseason daily post, where we discuss the pros and cons of having interest in Chris Bosh and break down Marc Stein's Mavs scoop. 1. CHRIS BOSH HOMECOMING?: Let's start from the top -- an ESPN Insider piece suggested the Mavericks reload with Chris Bosh , and shortly afterwards, ESPN Dallas' Tim MacMahon reports that neither Dallas or Bosh is interested in that sort of reunion...