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DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki didn't look like he had much energy Friday night. It was his first experience with back-to-back games this season and he's not quite back into game shape yet. Nowitzki finished with five points on 2-of-10 shooting. He playe...

DALLAS -- There was a lot of talk about trying to stay optimistic and keeping a positive vibe in the Dallas Mavericks locker room after yet another double-digit loss as 2012 comes to a close. The Mavericks have dropped eight of nine games, includi...

How it happened: The Dallas Mavericks fell behind early and never could quite catch up in Dirk Nowitzki's home debut for the 2012-13 season. The Nuggets dominated Dallas on the boards and the Mavericks' defense did not have an answer for Danilo Ga...

DALLAS -- When Dirk Nowitzki makes his home debut tonight, it will be off the bench. Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Nowitzki won't start, but that he'll try to continue to ramp up his minutes. Nowitzki returned to the lineup followin...

It was an ugly second half of basketball for the Dallas Mavericks, who were completely blown out by the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs hit 20 3-pointers -- setting a franchise-high -- and steadily built on their lead from the opening tip. But for t...

Dirk Nowitzki decided he was ready to return to action Sunday after feeling good during shootaround. So with 6:28 left in the first quarter, Nowitzki got into a game for the first time since going through arthroscopic knee surgery on Oct. 19. He ...

Dirk Nowitzki warmed up prior to the Dallas Mavericks' game with San Antonio on Sunday night, preparing to play in a game for the first time this season. He was not in the starting lineup, but was dressed and on the bench.

Lebron James met Stacey Jackson, the mother of the late Jerry Brown, at Dallas nightclub on Wednesday night.

DALLAS -- Derek Fisher's strained right patellar tendon means other guards must step up in his place. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle talked about the opportunity that could provide players like Darren Collison, who will likely start, Dominique Jon...

DALLAS -- Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Elton Brand (groin) and Brandan Wright (sprained right ankle) would be game-time decisions when the Mavs host the Miami Heat tonight. Brand has been bothered by the groin recently and did not pla...

Dallas Mavericks guard Derek Fisher, out with a right patellar tendon strain, is expected to miss at least the next three games.

DALLAS -- For the second time this season, Dallas Mavericks forward Elton Brand gets the opportunity to play against the Philadelphia 76ers, where he spent the previous four seasons. When the Mavericks faced the 76ers on Nov. 27 in Philadelphia, B...

DALLAS -- Jim Naismith, grandson of basketball inventor Dr. James Naismith, will be on hand for tonight's game with the Sacramento Kings to present the Naismith Legacy Award to Dirk Nowitzki. The award is presented to players, coaches and other in...

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will receive the Naismith Legacy Award on Monday.

DALLAS - Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, who has a right groin strain, participated in most of shootaround on Monday and his playing status will be determined shortly before tonight's game with the Sacramento Kings. "It feels a lot better,"...

DALLAS -- A lot has changed in the world of the Los Angeles Lakers since the Dallas Mavericks surprised them with an opening-night victory that signaled the beginning of a rough start that forced an early season coaching change. Mike D'Antoni has arr...