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Cuban Believes In Mavs Playoff Hopes

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.

2013/02/22

Kaman On Concussion Test: “Stupidest Test Ever”

Chris Kaman’s frustration over being sidelined since Jan. 28 with a concussion caused him to criticize the NBA’s “concussion protocol crap’’ on Tuesday as he continues to undergo tests that might allow him to return to the team’s rotation no sooner than this weekend.

2013/02/05

Jared Cunningham of Oregon State in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 10, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

3-For-1: Mavs Trade Rights Of No. 17 Pick To Cavs

The Dallas Mavericks used their only pick of the first round to get 7-foot North Carolina center Tyler Zeller, then traded his rights to Cleveland for three selections.

2012/06/28

Mavs’ West Fined For Giving Hayward Earful

Mavericks guard Delonte West has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for jabbing his finger into the ear of Jazz swingman Gordon Hayward during the second quarter of Utah’s 123-121 triple-overtime win over Dallas on Monday.

2012/04/18

As Lockout Ends, Mavs Fan Hopes He Can Present Dirk With MVP License Plate

With the end of the second-longest NBA lockout in league history finally approaching, a Dallas man is hopeful he may finally be able to fulfill a dream.

2011/11/27

NBA And Players Representatives Meet To Discuss Possible Settlement

NBA, Mavericks Fans Clamor For Basketball Following Labor Deal

It appears the wait is over for North Texas basketball fans: A tentative agreement between NBA owners and players was struck early Saturday, following a 149-day lockout.

2011/11/26

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a point against the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 12, 2011 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Jason Terry scored 27 points and Nowitzki finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Mavericks won 105-95 to take the best-of-seven championship series four-games-to-two to claim their first NBA championship in franchise history. AFP Photo / Don Emmert

Tentative Deal Reached In NBA Lockout

NBA owners and players have reached a tentative agreement to end the lockout.

2011/11/26

NBA Lockout Looms Large Over Dallas Businesses

The Dallas Mavericks are the defending NBA champions, but they may not have a chance to defend their title this year.

2011/11/01

Nowitzki To Work Out In Germany If Lockout Drags

Once the World Series is over, Dirk Nowitzki will start planning a trip back to Germany unless there’s progress toward starting the NBA season.

2011/10/22

NBA Labor Negotiations Continue As Deadline Looms

NBA Cancels First 2 Weeks Of Season

NBA Commissioner David Stern canceled the first two weeks of the season Monday after owners and players were unable to reach a new labor deal and end the lockout.

2011/10/10

On The Record With Mark Cuban

CBS 11 Sports Director Babe Laufenberg recently sat down with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. The two talked about the Mavs’ NBA title run this year, Cuban’s outlook for what’s next, and the possibility of Mark Cuban one day holding public office. Here is part of their conversation.

2011/09/19

Dallas Mavericks NBA Champion Victory Parade

NBA Set to Lockout Its Players Tonight, Player Reaction Via Twitter

@ThatSportsGirl – also known as Gina Miller – is queen of the twitterverse, and has a look at what NBA players and others are tweeting as a lockout looms.

2011/06/30