Archive for May, 2009

What Mavericks need is a Stackhouse clone

The Dallas Mavericks know more about themselves than the rest of us do. If you think the team needs another scorer, they already know it.

Nowitzki’s credit cards may have been at risk

The love interest of Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki may have gained access to his credit cards without permission, The Dallas Morning News has learned.

Derek Harper offers his postmortem for the Dallas Mavericks

RAY BUCK The Rocky Horror Picture Show didn’t really begin until 15 minutes after the last bit of breath was squeezed out of the Dallas Mavericks in Denver on Wednesday night.OK … w hat’s next? Sir Charles Barkley and Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith took turns on the TNT postgame show deciding whether Mark Cuban has a contender or a corpse on his …

Mavericks season in review: Gauging the roster

Mark Cuban called out the Mavericks on March 3 after they displayed a dreadful effort, saying that “not only did it look like we had no idea what we were doing, but we did it without effort.” More than two months later, the Mavericks’ season is history after the 4-1 loss to Denver in the best-of-7 Western Conference semifinals.

Mavericks face offseason of change

Jason Kidd is an un-restricted free agent this summer. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS — Jason Kidd has to decide where he’ll play next.

Cristal Taylor Sacked Tony Banks Before Dirk Nowitzki

The Denver Nuggets ended the Dallas Mavericks’ season Wednesday night leaving Dirk Nowitzki free to deal with his problems off the court.

Staiger staying put at ISU

Iowa State men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott said in a university news release today that guard Lucca Staiger, who’s home in Germany, told him he intends to return to Iowa State next season for his junior year.

Nuggets take next step in postseason

DENVER — Carmelo Anthony nailed another clutch 3-pointer in yet another pivotal situation.

Here’s the point - Dallas Mavericks should keep Kidd

On his way out the door, if not the franchise, Jason Kidd, in a color-coordinated baby blue pullover, plaid shorts and Louis Vuitton flip flops, looked like a guy on his way to the beach.

Barkley on the Mavs future

Categories Sometimes Charles Barkley puts the silliness aside in the TNT studio and speaks like someone who has been around the NBA block and knows what he is talking about.

Woman arrested at Nowitzki’s house arraigned

BEAUMONT, Texas - A woman arrested last week at Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki’s house has been arraigned in a Texas jail.

Woman arrested at Nowitzki’s house transferred

This May 6, 2009 booking photo released by the Dallas County Sheriff shows Cristal Taylor, 37.

Dallas Mavericks’ success will be judged by next two games

When the second-round playoff series moves to Texas this weekend, the intensity will be high and the games will be awesome.

NBA: ‘Matter is closed’ on Mavs-Nuggets incidents

The NBA won’t punish anybody over the ugly incidents that occurred on and off the court in Games 3 and 4 of the series between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets.

Woman arrested at Dirk Nowitzki’s home

May 7, 2009 FBI agents have arrested a woman on a probation violation and theft of service warrants at the home of Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki.