Dirk Nowitzki News

Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki shot over Clippers center Chris Kaman in the first half of the Mavericks’ 99-83 win.

Despite an early stumble, Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said there’s no need to panic.

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd were both very viable candidates for “player of the night” honors on Wednesday, not only among Mavericks but in a league-wide determination.

Rudy Gay scored 21 points, O.J. Mayo added 20, and each made key defensive plays in the final seconds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-90 on Friday night.

This Jan. 22, 2010, file photo shows Philadelphia 76ers’ Allen Iverson, center, driving to the basket between Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and Erick Dampier in the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Philadelphia.

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Coach Rick Carlisle refuses to make a firm commitment, but all indications are that the Dallas Mavericks ‘ starting center won’t be the guy they gave a six-year, $54 million contract this summer.

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When he has fresh legs, the old man is still a premier point guard. Jason Kidd proved that during Wednesday night’s 101-86 season-opening win over the Charlotte Bobcats .

DALLAS — The Mavericks might not win an NBA trophy, but they win the award for the Worst Time to Start a Regular Season.

Dirk Nowitzki scored a game-high 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, as the Dallas Mavericks easily beat the Charlotte Bobcats, 101-86, in the season opener for both clubs at American Airlines Arena.

Maybe they’ve lasted just long enough for a payoff. If Denver dismantles and the Spurs’ AARP cards have arrived and OKC’s not quite ready … that’s a lot of ifs, isn’t it? Probably another solid season and early playoff exit.

Shawn Marion was asked whether Charlotte’s Stephen Jackson was the kind of player that he’d love to have as a teammate but is pretty much a pain in the neck when you have to go against him.

In the final days leading up to regular season action, SCH will beA posting divisional previewsA ofA the top teams in all six NBA divisions.