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Winning ways continue in close games

Marc Stein, ESPNDallas.com

It's a fact: No NBA team wins more close games than the Dallas Mavericks.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Weekend Dime: Don't forget Chris Bosh

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Chris Bosh is still front and center when it comes to the NBA's free-agent class of 2010, despite the fact that most...

Page | Conversation

Inside the All-Star ballot selections

Marc Stein

...with the East centers over Chicago teammate Joakim Noah was another nod to veteran status without the benefit of knowing how well Noah, like Kaman, would start the season. Tyreke Evans over Spencer Hawes? The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Rim shot: NBA scoring on the rise

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Scoring and shooting are historically at their lowest in the first month of the NBA season and then steadily climb. But that's not the way this season has started.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Mavs hope to avoid another slow start

Marc Stein, ESPNDallas.com

Best defense from another slow start could fall on Mavericks' early offense.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

With future unclear, Amare eyes big year

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Although his future with the Suns remains unclear, Amare Stoudemire is focused on bouncing back from an injury-mired 2008-09.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Duncan primed to lead all-in Spurs

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

With Tim Duncan shedding weight to help his knees, the Spurs appear to be heavily invested in winning now.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Refs expecting Oct. 1 lockout

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The lead negotiator and spokesman for NBA referees announced Thursday that the referees expect to be locked out when exhibition play starts Oct. 1 after contract negotiations with the league broke down this week.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Replacement refs for NBA?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The NBA could be looking at replacement referees after talks broke down on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Sources: NBA, refs far from deal

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The NBA's current contract with its 60-odd referees runs out next week and the sides appear to be far apart on a new deal, according to sources.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Nowitzki won't play for Germany

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at next month's European Championship in Poland.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Vegas chatter: KG still on trade market; Bibby, too

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Marc Stein's got the latest trade buzz on Kevin Garnett, Mike Bibby and others.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007

Latest chatter: A.I., Odom and others

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Marc Stein has the latest word on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom and others.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Sources: Lakers pull Odom offer

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Sources say the Lakers pulled their offer to forward Lamar Odom.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Terms of Artest's deal not finalized

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009