Dirk Nowitzki News

The Dallas Mavericks hope for a quick bounce-back when they take the court against the visiting Sacramento Kings tonight at the American Airlines Center. via KIRO TV

“Heat of the battle, heat of the moment”

SAN ANTONIO — When the dust finally settled on another scintillating matchup between powerful in-state rivals, late whistles, missed chances and controversy dominated Jason Kidd’s first ride into town in his second stint as the Mavericks’ point guard.

Kidd, the All-Star acquired to create shots for his teammates, wasn’t even involved in the Mavs’ frantic final possession with 34.5 seconds left and them needing two points to tie.

Left to stand in front of the bench as Avery Johnson spread the floor with shooters, Kidd could only watch as Dirk Nowitzki missed two jumpers and Jason Terry’s last shot was blocked by Bruce Bowen. Read more

The San Antonio Spurs will shoot for their seventh straight win when they close out a three-game homestand tonight versus the Southwest Division-rival Dallas Mavericks at the AT&T Center. via Miami Herald

“It’s like everybody is passing the ball now and having fun”

Through four games, the Mavericks have been singing praises about Jason Kidd, that he’s even more impressive as a teammate than he was as an opponent. via Dallas Morning News

“So they don’t have to put it on the floor or adjust the ball and just catch it and shoot it. You saw that a lot tonight.”

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points and Jason Kidd dished out 15 assists in his second game since being acquired from New Jersey as the Dallas Mavericks dismantled the Memphis Grizzlies, 98-83, at … via KVVU-TV Henderson

The Dallas Mavericks are back at home and will host the Chicago Bulls tonight at American Airlines Center. via SanLuisObispo.com

The Dallas Mavericks will wrap up a four-game road trip this evening, when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Yeah, it’s true, my coach had lost faith in Dirk and felt he was a terrible leader.”

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - For those who get off on me being slapped silly, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban branded my disclosure that Avery Johnson broached trading Dirk Nowitzki a “ridiculous assertion.” He was a trifle … via New York Post

There was an underlying reason for Cavaliers forward LeBron James’ monster dunk over Dirk Nowitzki in the All-Star game. via The Morning Journal

Dallas Morning News writer David Moore, who covers the NBA, answered questions about the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Feb. via Denton Record-Chronicle

“This is one game. This is something we can build on.”

The best point guard on the court, the one who dominated every facet of the game, wore a New Orleans jersey. via Quick

Chris Paul had 31 points, 11 assist and a career-high nine steals, spoiling Jason Kidd’s debut with Dallas and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-93 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night. via Fox Sports

SCOREBOARD Thursday, Feb. 14 Dallas at Phoenix . The Mavericks travel to the desert to take on the new-look Suns. via Oakland Press

While nothing is done until the players actually change teams, the Nets and Mavericks have agreed again on a trade that will send Jason Kidd to Dallas. via Gothamist

East All-Star LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks over West All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, bottom right, of the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Basketball Game Sunday, Feb. via Rock Hill Herald