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The Dallas Mavericks might not actually use the first lottery pick they've owned in a dozen years. Multiple sources told ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the Mavs are likely to trade the pick to help create the cap space necessary to make a run at Dwight...

Dirk Nowitzki's intention to take a "significant pay cut" next summer will be part of the Dallas Mavericks' sales pitch in July as they attempt to sign a superstar in free agency.

NEW ORLEANS -- It took the Dallas Mavericks 121 days to get back to .500. It took Dirk Nowitzki maybe 90 seconds to get rid of the beard he has been growing for most of that time. "That shave felt amazing," Nowitzki said after a 107-89 victory ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Elton Brand, who never returned to peak form after tearing his left Achilles tendon during his prime, is betting on Kobe Bryant. Brand believes the 34-year-old Bryant will regain his Hall of Fame form after going through the gruelin...

NEW ORLEANS - Maybe the fourth time will be the charm when it comes to breaking the Mavericks' .500 failures. Some call it the Curse of Omar the Barber, whom O.J. Mayo publicly welcomed to shave those scraggly .500 beards when the Mavs got their f...

DALLAS - We'll have to wait a week to hear Dirk Nowitzki put the Mavericks' 12-year playoff streak in perspective and discuss his emotions after that remarkable run ended. "I'll be reflective after the season's over," Nowitzki said after Thursday'...

DALLAS -- If the Dallas Mavericks reach for their razors now, their wrists might be in serious danger. This was supposed to be the night the Mavs finally shaved those ridiculously bushy .500 beards that represent how much a proud franchise's stand...

DALLAS - For the first time in a dozen years, the Dallas Mavericks won't participate in the playoffs. The Mavs' 12-year streak was snapped Wednesday night when they were officially eliminated due to their home loss to the lowly Phoenix Suns and th...

How it happened: The Mavericks have a new worst-loss-of-the-season front-runner. The Phoenix Suns limped into the American Airlines Center with the West's worst record and a 10-game losing streak. They left with a victory over a Dallas team whose ...

Omar, get your clippers ready. You ought to be busy Wednesday night. The third time better be the charm for the Mavericks' bearded bunch earning the right to shave by getting back to .500. After all, all the Mavs need to do is win at home against ...

The Dallas Mavericks built a massive lead after pouncing on Portland and survived a late run by the Trail Blazers. Dallas scored the first nine points of the game and led by 26 at one point -- 20 in the fourth quarter. But the Blazers, fueled by a...

The Dallas Mavericks completed their season sweep with another spectacular offensive outing against the Sacramento Kings. Shawn Marion (25 points, 12 rebounds) led five Mavs who scored in double figures against the Kings, who allowed four of Dalla...

DENVER - Elton Brand will be sidelined by a sore right calf for at least one game. The calf has been bothering Brand since the first quarter of last week's loss to the Indiana Pacers. "It's not progressing like we expected it to," Brand said. "...

DENVER - This is the Dallas Mavericks' last chance. No, not their last chance to make a playoff push. That ship has probably already sailed. It's certainly far out of the Mavs' control after Tuesday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers dropped the Mav...

LOS ANGELES - Coach Rick Carlisle cited "embracing our imperfections" as one of the keys to the Mavericks' 11-5 March. Perhaps their biggest flaw bit the Mavs hard as they opened April with a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs, w...

LOS ANGELES -- Full of optimism after Saturday's phenomenal comeback win, Dirk Nowitzki compared that stunning rally against the Chicago Bulls to the story of the Mavericks' season. Just when you think you can count them out ... Unfortunately, ...