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...

Varejao, Brazil waiting for 2010

While the NBA waits for LeBron to make his move, Anderson Varejao and Brazil await the summer of 2010 for different reasons.

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.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, reacts with Jose Juan Barea (11) after Nowitzki made the game-winning shot during overtime of an NBA basketball game against...