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Dallas Mavericks players have decided to exclude Lamar Odom from a share of playoff money, a team source confirmed.

Oklahoma City Thunder starting center Kendrick Perkins will miss the remainder of Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks Saturday after leaving in the first quarter with a right hip strain.

Derek Fisher said Lamar Odom has damaged his reputation among fans and NBA teams with his Mavs flameout this season, but that the forward is working to repair his personal life and is hopeful to return to the league next season.

On the brink of being swept out of the playoffs, Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said the beginning of what would be a historic comeback starts by eliminating distractions with the referees, starting with him.

The Mavericks have taken a step back toward an uncertain future.

Shawn Marion is showing against OKC how valuable he is to the Mavericks.

Russell Westbrook is growing up before our eyes, and taking the Thunder with him.

Shawn Marion of the Dallas Mavericks sticks up for his job on defense in Game 1 against Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant.

Oklahoma CIty Thunder coach Scott Brooks wasn't buying counterpart Rick Carlisle's claims after Saturday's Game 1 of their first-round series that Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki was being held and grabbed without consequence.

Rough finish against Thunder doesn't shake Jason Terry's confidence.

Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West started Game 1.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes the Western Conference is there for the taking as the NBA playoffs get under way this weekend.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, the fourth-oldest player in the league this season and the oldest set to enter the postseason, will do so with at least seven full days of rest.

Despite tough loss, Mavs have reason to be encouraged -- just ask Jason Terry.

The Mavs could have a chance to avenge their 2006 loss to Heat in the NBA Finals.

Dallas Mavericks on Game 5 vs. Oklahoma City: "We've got to muster up whatever we have and try to finish this thing."