“There is no comparison between Nick and Dirk”
Hours after the Dallas Mavericks signed former Wolf Pack standout Nick Fazekas, general manager and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said the second-round pick will have his his work cut out for … via Reno Gazette-Journal
“I’m always self critical. I always look at myself and feel like I could have played better and done more, no matter what we faced–and a fantastic team, too.”
Steve Nash told ESPN.com’s LZ Granderson that he does not worry about Phoenix’ window of opportunity to win a championship with the Suns’ current nucleus: “The only window that exists is this year,” explained … via 20 Second Timeout
Sessions’ agent says he still has chance Medical workers blast $2.6 billion merger Gibbons calls NV tourism “prime industry” RSCVA to transfer river festival to local firm Reid opposes coal-fired plants in … via RGJ.com
General Hospital debuted in 1963 on ABC and is the longest-running soap opera in Hollywood history. via BuddyTV
“It’s just unfortunate. … Like I said, it’s a very serious issue.”
The referee at the center of an NBA gambling scandal was part of the officiating crew for the Golden State Warriors pivotal Game 3 playoff win over the Dallas Mavericks. via KTVU
DAVID THOMAS REPORTS, 10D
The favorite
Dallas Mavericks Despite flopping in the first round of the playoffs, the Mavs are a model franchise that boasts league MVP Dirk Nowitzki, a talented young core and a demanding, astute coach in Avery Johnson. They usually go about their business the right way.
The contender
Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys claim they have loads of talent on both sides of the ball, but continue to stumble down the stretch. With new coach Wade Phillips in charge, maybe the ‘Boys can change their ways. Can young quarterback Tony Romo handle the pressure? Read more
A long weekend in Chicago proved to be informative. The only thing the city’s sports fans are more in love with than their red-hot Cubbies is the notion of Mark Cuban riding into town to save their beloved … via Dallas Morning News
“No other camp in the country has the kind of pro appearances we do.”
Schimelpfenig Middle School was filled with hundreds of people Wednesday morning; but one stood out above the rest. via Plano Star Courier
The mathematicians in the audience might say it is too early to make this call, but it appears that the Rangers won’t be a playoff team this year. That means 2007 will go down as a big, fat postseason 0-fer for the Metroplex’s Big Four: Three playoff teams and not a single one that made it past the first round of the playoffs.
Most places might be content just with having three playoff teams, but not the fans of Dallas/Fort Worth and all connecting cities. We are the Cities of Champions. (OK, that’s not an official nickname or even one others would bestow upon us. But we like to think of ourselves that way.) Read more
“Obviously, I have more important things to worry about”
LAS VEGAS — After midnight, fresh off a flight from Milwaukee where he finished his first free youth basketball camp at his old high school, Devin Harris checked into a suite at Caesars Palace, some 10 hours to spare before the General, Mavericks coach Avery Johnson, would commence with his own summer camp.
Wheeling an oversized duffel behind him and cradling a sleek, new iPhone to his ear, Harris’ discernibly brawnier physique — a widened chest, thickened biceps, even rounder forearms — revealed his approach to the past 2 1/2 , mostly introspective, months. Read more
“I remember Tim Duncan’s first summer league game, and Greg Ostertag killed him. Just killed him. Now, who do you think the better player is? The kid is going to be fine.”
The best individual single game performance in summer league play so far has come from Marco Belinelli, the 21 year old Euroleague veteran who lit up the Hornets for 37 points in a 110-102 Warriors win on … via 20 Second Timeout
“Here, Mrs. Bush, would you like to hold my ball?” The Dallas Mavericks may not be better next season. via Dallas Observer
“It was easy for me to be a vocal leader and a coach on the floor, but I’m not sure our guys have that type of personality. So hopefully with a little maturity, they will turn into that.”
As Dallas Coach Avery Johnson walked into an elevator after watching the Mavericks’ summer league team play Tuesday, Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis and General Manager Chris Mullin stood just a few … via Times-Picayune
“To come into a situation where the foundation is laid and solid like the one at New Mexico State University just makes this exciting.”
NBA Summer League represented by three Nevada players BY DARRELL MOODY Appeal Staff Writer The University of Nevada will be well represented at this year’s NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which kicks off this … via Nevada Appeal
“We’re going to throw him the ball a little more”
The last time Avery Johnson had a center who was in position to cash in big but needed an occasional sneaker to the seat, the results were stunningly good. via The Dallas Morning News
