How to change your NBA destiny

In the No Benjamins Association, Bill Simmons says to expect more trades than ever this season.

Experience guides Mavs past Cavs

The Mavs used experience to pass the Cavs without their franchise player.

Thomas' 22 points give Dirk-less Mavs lift vs. Cavs

Tim Thomas took Dirk Nowitzki's spot in the starting lineup and did a nice impression with 22 points, helping the Mavs beat the Cavs 102-95.

Shooting Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY - DECEMBER 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes a shot against Josh Howard #5 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game at the Ford Center on December 16, 2009...

Cavaliers-Mavericks Preview

Cavaliers-Mavericks Preview

Ruckus with Rockets smarts

Dirk Nowitzki becomes the latest victim of the Southwest Division injury bug.

Lowry paves way as Rockets overcome Mavericks in overtime

Kyle Lowry came off the bench for a career-high 26 points and 10 assists, and the Houston Rockets took advantage of the second-half absence of Dirk Nowitzki to beat the Mavericks 116-108 in overtime Friday night.

Mavs' bench endures mercurial minutes

The Mavs' depth provides options and versatility for head coach Rick Carlisle.

5. Josh Howard

...Rockets foward Bostjan Nachbar, right, from Slovenia, runs for a loose ball against Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard during the second quarter of their game in Dallas, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003

Mavs complement with physical defense

The Mavericks' top offensive weapons have added defense to their arsenal.

Dirk has 35 as Mavs beat Durant, Thunder

Dirk Nowitzki had 35 points and the Mavs pulled away to beat the Thunder on Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY - DECEMBER 16: Josh Howard #5 of the Dallas Mavericks tries to stop a drive against Kevin Durant #35 of the...

Mavs' Barea punches in early as temp

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

Barea's season-high 23, Nowitzki's late play helps Mavs outlast Hornets

J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his season-low 10 in the final 59 seconds, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Weighing the percentages is a must

Brian McKitish provides his latest rankings and discusses why it's difficult to make up ground in the percentage categories.