Tag: Dallas Mavericks
And after the game, he (Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle) summoned Mavericks players and coaches to the locker room to watch tape of the third quarter, in which Dallas got outscored 29-12. “I’ve never watched film after a game before in my 15 years of coaching,” Carlisle said. “But last night, I felt it was the […]
Jabari Davis and Lang Greene continue their weekly barbershop conversation about the NBA at large.
An MRI exam revealed only a minor bone bruise in the right knee of Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Sources told ESPN that Bogut, in the best-case scenario, will be able to return to the court in 10 days to two weeks after a collision under the basket in Monday […]
Mavericks center Andrew Bogut suffered a right knee injury late in the first quarter of Monday’s 109-101 loss to the Charlotte Hornets and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Bogut was injured when a Charlotte player fell into his leg after Mavs swingman Justin Anderson drove to the basket in the final […]
With (Dirk) Nowitzki sidelined indefinitely, (Rick) Carlisle said guard Wesley Matthews has become the new leader in Dallas. “He is our leader right now with Dirk out; he really is in the locker room and on the floor,” Carlisle said. “He’s the vocal guy in the locker room.” Source: Dwain Price of The Star-Telegram
Rick Carlisle wanted to make it clear that the Mavericks are not playing it coy with Dirk Nowitzki’s strained right Achilles. Carlisle said “indefinitely” is the best term to describe how long Nowitzki will be out. He’s already missed 12 games with the injury, including tonight’s visit by Chicago to American Airlines Center Source: Eddie […]
Days after Rajon Rondo praised Rick Carlisle as “a champion” he respected, the Mavericks’ coach returned the sentiment. “I’ve recommended Rondo to a couple of teams that have called me about him the last couple of years,” Carlisle said. “As a competitor, you’re not going to find a guy better or more resourceful. He really […]
Dirk Nowitzki eliminated any doubt about his commitment to salvage the struggling Mavericks’ season Saturday night, when he addressed the media for the first time since being shut down a week ago due to lingering soreness in his right Achilles tendon. “I’m all-in. I want to play,” Nowitzki said in front of his locker after […]
“We probably honestly genuinely got about a month left to try and salvage this season.” — @Mavs C Andrew Bogut. Source: Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Twitter
Salary cap guru Eric Pincus breaks down and explains the NBA’s latest rule changes regarding trades.
