Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will sit out the next four games to engage in a week of behind-the-scenes conditioning work to strengthen his sore right knee. Carlisle said Nowitzki needs “an uninterrupted eight days of work to resolve some physical issues and conditioning issues.” He emphasized that the break is designed to help Nowitzki, who is expected [...]
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent forward Yi Jianlian, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The deal is likely to be finalized within the next 48 hours, sources said. It will take some time for Yi to make Dallas’ active roster after a teammate fell on [...]
Backup center Ian Mahinmi scored a career-high 19 points and the Mavs overcame 30 points by Raptors’ center Andrea Bargnani. “I know this was a career high in points for him, but the last two nights he’s given us a really high level of energy,” Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said. “He’s given us a physical [...]
Story lines galore. At the forefront, you had rumors of Russell Westbrook feuding with Kevin Durant. Even better, the defending champs were trying to avoid an 0-3 start. Furthermore, it was a Western Conference Finals rematch, a meeting between two of the most exciting clubs in the Association — and it didn’t disappoint. The game [...]
Entering the final quarter, it was 97-65 in favor of the squad that represented the Eastern Conference last June in the NBA Finals. LeBron James accumulated a Heat franchise regular season opener record 37 points to accompany 10 rebounds and six assists, directing the Miami Heat as they dominated the Dallas Mavericks 105-94 on Sunday The Heat were [...]
Back and neck issues has forced three-time All Star, Dallas Mavericks small forward Peja Stojakovic to call it a career. “When you start competing against your body more than you’re preparing for the actual game,” the tantalizing three-point artist said, “it’s a wakeup call.” Despite interest from contending clubs, the 34-year old long-range specialist decided [...]
January 23rd, 2012 
Russ Loede 
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