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125 results for "boston celtics"
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How do you grade Mark Cuban, Donnie Nelson?
Jeff CaplanThe Dallas Mavericks entered the offseason knowing major roster changes were coming, yet every move would have to wait for and hinge on Deron Williams' decision. When Williams tweeted on the night of July 3 that he would remain with the Brooklyn N...
Blog | July 31, 2012 -
Mavs step down as West's luxury tax kings
Jeff CaplanFor the first time in his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban will not pay a single penny in luxury tax at the end of the 2012-13 season. Since the luxury tax was first applied in the 2000-01 season, only the New York Knicks have paid mo...
Blog | July 27, 2012 -
Should focus shift off Delonte West to a rebounder?
Jeff CaplanDelonte West's unique personality, his, ahem, avant-garde appearance and on-court toughness quickly endeared him to Dallas Mavericks fans as much as to Dirk Nowitzki and fellow Boston Celtics draft pick coach Rick Carlisle. Mavs president of baske...
Blog | July 18, 2012 -
Age only a number?: Mavs' is going down
Jeff CaplanSave the AARP jokes for the Boston Celtics. They no longer apply to the Dallas Mavericks, who sported the league's oldest roster a season ago. Last season, the Mavs relied most on their senior-most players: Jason Kidd at 39, Vince Carter at 35, Ja...
Blog | July 17, 2012 -
Sign-and-trade for Jason Terry not likely
Jeff CaplanThe Boston Celtics introduced their newest signings Saturday and that included presenting Jason Terry, even though he has yet to put ink to paper to make his move from the Dallas Mavericks official. That's coming, according to ESPNBoston.com, whic...
Blog | July 14, 2012 -
Jason Terry speaks fondly of fans, Mavs
Jeff CaplanJason Terry is not coming back, so slam the door shut on any such notion. Terry, set to begin his 14th season with Boston Celtics, will never forget his eight seasons in Dallas and he had a message for Mavericks fans in a recent interview. "All I ...
Blog | July 09, 2012 -
Jason Terry surprised Dallas Mavericks didn't match Boston Celtic...
Jeff CaplanWhen the Celtics made a three-year, $15 million offer and the Dallas Mavericks didn't match, Jason Terry said he was ready to take off for Boston.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2012 -
With Steve Nash out, will Jason Kidd waver?
Jeff CaplanDeron Williams was close to choosing Dallas but is staying in Brooklyn. Steve Nash is on his way to L.A. to play with Kobe Bryant. As the Mavericks scramble to make up ground well down the list of their offseason alphabet planner, will Jason Kidd add...
Blog | July 04, 2012 -
Jason Kidd says Deron Williams was 'very close' to joining Dallas...
Jeff CaplanJason Kidd had hopes of finishing his career teaming up with friend Deron Williams and said that the free-agent point guard duo was closer than some might realize to being Dallas-bound.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2012 -
Donnie Nelson wishes Jason Terry luck
Jeff CaplanJason Terry has not formally agreed to the three-year, more than $15-million deal the Boston Celtics have offered, but it's probably only a matter of time before he does. Terry planned to give the Dallas Mavericks, the team he's played for the pas...
Blog | July 03, 2012 -
Jason Terry's on the runway as an era ends
Jeff CaplanEight eventful seasons, two NBA Finals appearances and one bold championship run that culminated with an in-your-face barrage against LeBron James will forever solidify Jason Terry as a Dallas Mavericks legend. And if he's to win a second title, T...
Blog | July 03, 2012 -
Mavs set second European opponent
Jeff CaplanAfter Dirk Nowitzki plays for the first time on native soil in an NBA uniform against eight-time German Champions Alba Berlin at the 02 World Arena on Oct. 6, the former MVP and his Dallas Mavericks teammates will travel from Berlin to Barcelona to f...
Blog | June 28, 2012 -
It's official: Mavs headed to Germany, Spain
Jeff CaplanThe NBA announced Monday that the Dallas Mavericks will spend a portion of their training camp in Europe and will play two games, one in Berlin and another in Barcelona. The Mavs will play eight-time German Champions Alba Berlin at the 02 World Ar...
Blog | June 25, 2012 -
Rick Carlisle joins new competition committee
Jeff CaplanMavericks coach Rick Carlisle is one of three NBA head coaches on the newly restructured competition committee announced by the league Wednesday. Carlisle, the current president of the NBA Coaches Association, joins Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers...
Blog | May 16, 2012 -
Should Rick Carlisle earn top dollar?
Jeff CaplanContract disputes are about money. The person seeking the contract always wants more than the person handing out the contract wants to give. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle might not yet describe this lingering contract s...
Blog | May 14, 2012 -
Rapid Reaction: Mavs, Thunder set to rumble
Jeff CaplanATLANTA -- How it happened: The Atlanta Hawks, needing a win to guarantee home-court advantage in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, bombed their way to a 31-11 lead and the fat lady was singing late in the first quarter. The Haw...
Blog | April 26, 2012