http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Five teams to keep an eye on as the Feb. 21 trade deadline nears.]]> February 12, 2013 13:15:11 PST Tom Haberstroh creates four possible trade scenarios involving Dwight Howard that would benefit both the Magic and the teams that receive Howard.]]> May 31, 2012 10:02:51 PDT Tom Haberstroh writes that a canceled season would affect the Dallas Mavericks' chances to repeat as NBA champs considerably. Due to a number of factors, including age and free agents -- notably Tyson Chandler -- Dallas has the odds stacked against it.]]> October 13, 2011 06:34:15 PDT Tom Haberstroh looks at the impact of minutes played and importance of rest through the long NBA season. Who's the best at back-to-back games? Who's the worst?]]> September 05, 2011 07:07:04 PDT Tom Haberstroh writes that the success of the Miami Heat is showcasing why regular season records don't matter all that much, and that in recent history, the most dominant regular season teams have been exiting the postseason early.]]> June 08, 2011 09:09:17 PDT Tom Haberstroh writes that the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat excel in the fourth quarter for very different reasons: The Mavs win with offense, and the Heat win with D. As the series progresses, the advantage leans toward Miami.]]> June 02, 2011 11:16:45 PDT Tom Haberstroh writes that while the Dallas Mavericks are playing like a championship-caliber team right now, their future beyond this season is not a bright one. As the league's oldest team, they face a daunting rebuilding project after 2011.]]> May 11, 2011 05:55:58 PDT In the wake of the Mavericks' Game 3 win over the Lakers, Tom Haberstroh assesses the true value of Dirk Nowitzki.]]> May 07, 2011 03:01:48 PDT Tom Haberstroh identifies perceived roster weaknesses on every likely playoff team in the Western Conference, and analyzes the extent to which each hole could pose a problem for the teams this postseason.]]> March 30, 2011 04:16:24 PDT While the Mavericks are currently tied with the Lakers in the West, a stretch without star Dirk Nowitzki earlier this season is holding them back from even greater dominance. Tom Haberstroh compares the top four teams in each conference by their full strength efficiency.]]> March 16, 2011 07:01:01 PDT Tom Haberstroh takes a look at five teams with aging superstars (Rockets, Lakers, Spurs, Celtics and Mavericks) and suggests how those teams can plan for the future without their perennial All-Stars.]]> February 16, 2011 05:14:13 PST Insider continues its free agency "Buyer's Guide" series with a look at Dallas sniper Dirk Nowitzki. He'll likely get a max deal from Mark Cuban, but with tens of thousands of NBA minutes on his legs, will he be worth it?]]> June 21, 2010 06:09:26 PDT