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Steve Novak, Formerly of Dallas Mavericks, Now in the NBA D-League

Steve Novak, the 32nd overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, seemed to have a nice niche carved out for himself as a shooter toward the end of the bench with a good attitude to go along with his nice jumper. When the NBA's contract guarantee date came on January 5, however, that all came to a halt as the Dallas Mavericks...

MVP Race: Is This Getting Old Yet?

Each week I'll look at the players who would have the best shot at the league MVP award if the season ended today. Why? Because we're bound to disagree and fight each other with chain whips ... 1. Steve Nash, PG, Suns: The Suns beat the Mavs, again. Steve Nash did exactly what makes him a viable MVP candidate, Dirk...

D'Antoni Thinks Dirk Is MVP

The Dirk/Nash MVP race might well be the storyline of the season, what with the Mavs historically good and Nash looking to join the pantheon. Everyone has an opinion, and I know that mine changes depending on the weather. If only there were some authoritative take that could set the record straight, once and for all....

Willis Becomes NBA's Oldest Ever

I've been holding my breath since Thursday, when it was revealed that the Mavs might make Kevin Willis part of their stretch run. Well, color me relieved. From Mavs Full Court Press: Kevin Willis passed his physical Saturday morning and will sign a 10-day contract with the Mavs, coach Avery Johnson confirmed...The...

From the Unlikely Comeback Files: Willis and Houston

It may have been overshadowed by 48 year-old Julio Franco yet again sticking in the majors, but 44 year-old Kevin Willis will apparently audition for a playoff roster spot with the Mavs. The Dallas Morning News reports that Avery is wiling to humor the ageless seven-footer: Johnson said the team is looking for a big man...

DallasMavericks News From the Web

06/07/11 Mavs C Haywood to test injured hip for Game 4 Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune DALLASâMavericks backup center Brendan Haywood was going to try sprinting up and down the court and changing directions Tuesday afternoon to see if his injured hip has healed enough for him to play in Game 4 of the NBA finals a few hours later.
04/08/11 Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd sits out again Source: Marin Independent Journal - Novato CA DALLASâMavericks point guard Jason Kidd is missing a second straight game to rest up for the playoffs.
12/13/10 Nowitzki gets Player of Month award Source: ABC - WFAA 8 - Dallas TX DALLASâMavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Dec. 6-12 the NBA announced today.