Mavs' Barea punches in early as temp

J.J. Barea's play early in games allows Mavs to be patient with Josh Howard.

Dirk credits summer rest for fast start

Right stuff: Mavs' Nowitzki credits new move, restful summer for his fast start.

Sure to be a December to remember

Obstructed View: Either way, it'll be a December to remember for Wade Phillips.

Morrow teams with Ellis to propel injury-riddled Warriors past Dirk, Mavs

Monta Ellis scored a season-high 37 points, Anthony Morrow added a season-best 27 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors ended Dallas' five-game winning streak with a 111-103 victory over the injury-depleted Mavericks on Tuesday night.

San Antonio Spurs guard Richard Jefferson, right, looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks players Jose Juan Barea, middle, of Puerto Rico, and Shawn Marion during the second half of an NBA basketball game...

Scatterhooping: Mavs 115, Bucks 113 (OT)

...zone late in the game because he didn't have the confidence that J Kidd, JET or Barea could keep Jennings in front of 'em. That's why I'm clamoring for more Roddy Beaubois...

No set starter at SG while Howard's out

...to the New Orleans Hornets, but that was his only meaningful playing time so far. J.J. Barea, who started 15 games last season, is another option. He'd give the Mavs another starter who...

Rockets PG Brooks too quick for Mavs in first

...t matter which Maverick tried to defend Brooks. He torched Jason Kidd, Jason Terry and J.J. Barea. The Mavericks didn't exactly shut down the rest of the Rockets, either. Houston is shooting 63...

Ross (back) questionable vs. Hornets

...the Mavericks won't have much depth at shooting guard if Ross can't play. J.J. Barea started the second half against the Jazz with Ross unavailable. Barea has the ability to score in...

Lower back bruise takes Ross out of game

Rick Carlisle had a good reason for opening the second half with J.J. Barea in the backcourt. Temporary starting shooting guard Quinton Ross is not available. Ross bruised his lower back...

Howard expected to return in two weeks

The Mavs must fill the void without excuses during Josh Howard's absence.

Minutes may be scarce for Mavs rookie

Fans shouldn't be surprised if Mavs rookie Beaubois spends time in the D-League.

Southwest Division preview

Josh Whitling analyzes each Southwest Division team and the players worthy of fantasy consideration.

2009-10 Forecast: Dallas Mavericks

How will the Dallas Mavericks fare in 2009-10? Here's John Hollinger's projection.

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Is There an NBA Home for Stephon Marbury?

...not need another ball-handler. Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks have Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, and Jose Juan Barea who can play this position. But if you see Terry as a shooting guard, and Kidd...