Every team goes through dips and lulls where they have troble getting on track and putting a solid game together. Lucky for NBA teams, the All-Star game gives everybody that much needed break.
The Dallas Mavericksare definitely a team that can benefit from some time off. Since the new year began they are 9-9, losing as much on the road now as they do at home. Their last game against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a text book example of what is wrong with the team.
Offensively the team did well- can you really complain about a 100+ point night. The team even [...]

Nowitzki is of the opinion that in most of the Mavericks’ 16 losses, they have been their own worst enemy.
“There are not a lot of losses this year where I’d say, ‘Hey, they really earned this one,’ ” Nowitzki said. “Every team in the league always feels like, unless you get blown out, that you’ve given it away. We had our chances [against Phoenix].” (DallasNews)
This guy has a knack for hitting the nail right on the head. In many of the games that the Mavs have lost they gave it away late; sometimes they nearly gave it away in some [...]

I understand that in business it takes big brass ones to be a big success, especially to the extant that a guy like Mark Cuban has succeeded. A small part of me envies the guy; I would love to be so successful and wealthy that I can afford to purchase a professional sports franchise (although I would have no interest in a MLS or NHL one, return on investment too low).
One of the things that I really love is that he is not afraid to go against the grain. When he thought his team had been cheated a few weeks ago [...]

First, sports fans, I must apologize to you. As a blogger I should be posting pieces up here daily if not every other day (at a minimum); obviously it has been a little while since I have gotten something up and I am sorry. However, if any of you have had a teething 7 ½ month old with a cold then you will understand why I have been otherwise occupied.
Congratulations to Dirk Nowitzki. The guy has been a class act since entering the league and one of the most dependable players in the game. Crossing the 20,000 point barrier the [...]

Recently, Mark Cuban decided that he would not allow Dirk Nowitzki to play in the European Championships where he would have been representing his home country of Germany.  For Dirk it must be a bit of a disappointment.  For Dallas Mavericks fans this news certainly comes as a relief!
The idea of losing the best player for the Mavericks to an injury that occurred in the midst of a game that means absolutely nothing to the team would be heartbreaking.  Can you imagine the outburst of Lakers fans if Kobe Bryant blew out a knee in the Summer Olympics?  Or how [...]

This is part 2 of a 3 part series I will be writing evaluating the upcoming Dallas Mavericks season and boldly, quite boldly, predicting what their record will be after the 27 game stretches (29 to be exact in part 3).
Here is the second stretch of games for the Dallas Mavericks -
20-Dec Cle (Loss)
22-Dec Port (Win)
26-Dec Mem (Win)
27-Dec @Den (Loss)
31-Dec @Hou (Win)
2-Jan @Sac (Win)
3-Jan @LAL (Loss)
5-Jan Det (Win)
8-Jan @SA (Loss)
9-Jan Utah (Loss)
13-Jan LAL(Loss)
15-Jan OKC (Win)
17-Jan @Tor [...]

This is part 2 of a 4 part series I will be writing evaluating the upcoming Dallas Mavericks season and boldly, quite boldly, predicting what their record will be after the 27 game stretches (29 to be exact in part 4).
Here is the first stretch of games for the Dallas Mavericks -
27-Oct Wash (Win)
30-Oct @LAL (Loss)
31-Oct @LAC (Win)
3-Nov Utah (Win)
4-Nov @NO (Loss)
7-Nov Tor (Win)
10-Nov Hou (Win)
11-Nov @SA (Loss)
13-Nov @Min (Win)
15-Nov @Det (Win)
16-Nov @Mil (Win)
18-Nov SA (Win)
20-Nov Sac (Win)
24-Nov GS (Loss)
25-Nov @Hou (Loss)
27-Nov @Ind (Win)
28-Nov @Cle (Loss)
30-Nov Phi (Win)
2-Dec @NJ (Win)
4-Dec @Mem (Win)
5-Dec Atl (Win)
8-Dec Pho (Win)
11-Dec @Mia (Win)
12-Dec Char (Win)
14-Dec NO (Win)
16-Dec @OKC (Loss)
18-Dec Hou (Win)
The first stretch of games is very manageable for the Dallas Mavericks. With 13 home games and 14 away games the road could [...]

Well there has been quite a few moves since my last post so let’s take a look at what the Dallas Mavericks have done thus far, what they may be doing in the near future and what impact it will have on the team’s future. I will be offering my grade on the move as well just for fun.
The Mavericks have signed Drew Gooden, is a 6-10, 27 year-old Center/Power Forward who spent last season in Chicago & San Antonio and played in the NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006. Gooden isn’t an All-Star but I [...]

With news coming that the Orlando Magic have matched the Mavericks offer sheet to Marcin Gortat (for some strange reason) it is time to drive like an asshole, cut off 25 people and swerve into the fast lane. Let’s talk about an alternative!!!
Mavs Plan B – trade Dampier to Milwaukee for Michael Redd who are clearly in a complete tear it down and rebuild it form and don’t need a 30 year-old SG so you give away Damp’s contract. Part 2 – deal Josh Howard to the Clippers for Chris Kaman or Camby if you must the preference being [...]

Usually I would have been all over the recent news and rumors associated with the Dallas Mavericks. Between moving, finding out I am going to be a father and being sick however, things were a little too hectic for me to properly update the site. That being said, let’s take a look at the recent news regarding the Mavs, shall we?
I will go in chronological order which means I start with the NBA Draft. When the pick was announced as BJ Mullens for the Dallas Mavericks I let out an audible groan. For those in the [...]