Dallas Mavericks

Mark Cuban (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images) and Mikhail Prokhorov (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mavs Owner Mark Cuban Rips Nets For Salary-Cap Approach

Eccentric Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban didn’t take the bait when asked about Deron Williams’ decision to remain with the Nets instead of joining the Mavericks. Instead, he ripped the Nets for their approach to the salary cap.

2013/03/21

Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams drives against Mike James of the Dallas Mavericks on March 20, 2013 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Road-Warrior Nets Forging Tough, Physical Identity

A perilous eight-game swing west of Brooklyn? Forget those warnings of impending doom from both critics and fans — like me.

2013/03/21

The Nets’ Joe Johnson, left, drives against the Mavericks’ Jae Crowder on March 20, 2013 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets’ Lopez And Williams Dismantle Mavericks In Dallas

Brook Lopez is just like Deron Williams. He enjoys visiting Dallas, too.

2013/03/20

Lichtenstein: No Explanation For Nets’ Lack Of Energy In Loss To Mavs

I can’t imagine a worse stench could possibly be emanated Saturday night from Chicago’s United Center than that which permeated the Barclays Center during the Nets’ gruesome 98-90 loss to Dallas last night.

2013/03/02

The Nets’ Deron Williams, right, drives against Dallas’ Jae Crowder during the teams’ meeting on March 1, 2013, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Vinsanity Comes Back To Haunt Nets; Carter Powers Mavs To Victory

Dirk Nowitzki and former Nets guard Vince Carter each scored 20 points, and the Dallas Mavericks avoided another late collapse by holding off Brooklyn 98-90 on Friday night.

2013/03/01

A general view of the game between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2012. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Forbes: Knicks Surpass Lakers As Most Valuable Team In NBA; Nets Rank Ninth

Boosted by renovations to Madison Square Garden, the Knicks’ value increased 41 percent to $1.1 billion. The Lakers were second at $1 billion.

2013/01/23

Knicks Show Big Heart In ‘Big D,’ But Come Up Short In The End

O.J. Mayo scored 10 of 27 points over the final six minutes of the third quarter, when Dallas charged ahead, and the Mavericks held on for a 114-111 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

2012/11/21

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Schmeelk: Knicks Not Just Winning — They’re Dominating

For once, we can be thankful for a good basketball team in New York.

2012/11/21

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Hartnett: Knicks’ Sixth Man J.R. Smith Finally Finding Consistency

Always an infuriating figure… J.R. Smith is finally blossoming in his second year as a Knick.

2012/11/10

Knicks With Another Double-Digit Win, Off To Best Start In 19 Years

The basket was shaking and Tyson Chandler was screaming, definitely toward though maybe not at the voices he recognized near the Dallas bench. His more important words came long before that dunk that helped the Knicks put away the Mavericks.

2012/11/09

Dwight Howard (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: NBA Western Conference Preview And Predictions

I have the Lakers over the Heat in six games in the NBA Finals. This is my nightmare scenario, but I think the Lakers have a better roster top to bottom. I can’t imagine the Heat will be able to find an answer for Howard down low.

2012/10/30

Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates with team owner Mark Cuban as the Mavericks receive their 2010-2011 NBA Championship rings. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cuban ‘More Than Upset’ That Kidd Left For Knicks; Was ‘Shocked’ And ‘Surprised’

“It hurt my feelings, because I felt that we had developed a relationship, and I thought that he was committed to the organization,” Cuban said.

2012/08/22

Silverman: Roster Changes Could Be On Way For Team USA

David Stern may push for a change in the future that would turn the Olympics into a competition for players who are 23 years old or under, keeping older players from getting hurt and might even make the games a bit more competitive.

2012/08/09