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Portland Trail Blazers

A close-up of Dirk's beard (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dirk On Hurt Ankle: “I’ll Be Fine”

Coach Rick Carlisle playfully seemed prepared to cite HIPAA laws in refusing to detail an injury sustained by Dirk Nowitzki in Sunday’s 96-91 win at Portland.

2013/04/08

Dallas Mavericks v Portland Trail Blazers

Mavs Stay Alive With 96-91 Portland Win

Chris Kaman scored a season-high 26 points and the unshaven Dallas Mavericks boosted their faint playoff hopes with a 96-91 victory over the slumping Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

2013/04/08

O.J. Mayo of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Wesley Matthews of the Portland Trail Blazers on February 6, 2013 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mayo Leads Mavs Past Blazers 105-99

O.J. Mayo scored 28 points, Vince Carter hit a big jumper in the final minute and the Mavericks beat the Blazers 105-99 for coach Rick Carlisle’s 500th career victory.

2013/02/07

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

NBA Acknowledges Incorrect Call In Mavs Loss

The NBA has acknowledged a pair of costly incorrect calls from the final seconds of recent games, including a critical call in the Mavs 106-104 loss at Portland.

2013/01/31

Mavericks C Kaman Has A Concussion

Dallas Mavericks center Chris Kaman did not play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of a concussion.

2013/01/30

Mavs Blow Big Lead In 106-104 Loss To Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge’s turnaround jumper fell as time ran out, and the Trail Blazers came back from a 21-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Mavericks 106-104.

2013/01/30

Assistant coach Terry Stotts of the Dallas Mavericks participates in the Mavericks annual Fan Jam on October 17, 2008 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers Name Mavs Assistant As New Coach

The Trail Blazers have announced the hiring of Mavericks assistant Terry Stotts as their next coach. He arrives with strong backing from Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle.

2012/08/08

Nowitzki, West Lead Mavs Past Blazers

Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and nine rebounds, Delonte West added 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and Mavericks nearly lost a 24-point lead in a 97-94 win over Portland on Friday night.

2012/04/14

Brandan Wright #34 of the Dallas Mavericks catches the lob and dunks it against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 6, 2012 at the American Airlines Center (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers Leave Mavs Trailing In OT

LaMarcus Aldridge’s buzzer-beating 17-foot jumper lifted the Portland Trail Blazers to a 99-97 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

2012/04/06

Dallas Forward Fernandez Signs With Real Madrid

Dallas acquired Fernandez in June after three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He helped Spain win its second straight European Championship title Sunday.

2011/09/21