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Mavericks' Fortson suspended for three games

Nov 28, 2003 11:01 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) Dallas center Danny Fortson was suspended by the NBA for three games without pay on Friday for a flagrant foul against Phoenix rookie Zarko Cabarkapa during a loss to the Suns.

Cabarkapa, a 6-foot-11 forward from Serbia and Montenegro, drove to the basket with less than three minutes to go in Wednesday's game, and Phoenix leading by 24.

As Cabarkapa was in the air, Fortson shoved him, sending the rookie sprawling to the ground. He landed hard on his back, with his hands down to support his fall. Cabarkapa broke his right wrist and is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

Fortson's will begin serving his suspension on Friday when the Mavericks play at Denver. He will also miss home games against Minnesota on Saturday and Washington on Tuesday.

Via Associated Press

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Mavericks not sure when Nowitzki will return

Nov 28, 2003 11:00 PM EST

DENVER (AP) Dirk Nowitzki didn't play against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night and the Dallas Mavericks aren't sure when the All-Star forward will return.

Nowitzki sprained his right ankle Wednesday night against Phoenix when he was called for an offensive foul in the first quarter. He had to be helped from the floor and was still walking with crutches Friday morning.

Mavericks coach Don Nelson said Nowitzki won't play Saturday against Minnesota.

``Looks like a while to me,'' Nelson said. ``He was on crutches today, which isn't good.''

Nowitzki is Dallas' leading scorer at 19.2 points per game and is second on the team with 7.3 rebounds.

Via Associated Press

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Decision on Fortson likely to come today

Nov 28, 2003 10:26 AM EST

Today, Mavericks forward Danny Fortson will find out whether or not he gets suspended for his flagrant foul on Suns' rookie forward Zarko Cabarkapa, in which Cabarkapa suffered a fractured wrist.

"The NBA office was closed Thursday, but (NBA senior vice president for basketball operations Stu) Jackson said via e-mail the league probably would make a ruling Friday before the Mavericks play at Denver."

Via Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News

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Mavericks Nov 2003 Archive

  • Nowitzki out tonight

    Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News | Nov 28, 2003

    Dirk Nowitzki's ankle is acting up again and he expects to miss tonight's game in Denver.

  • Cuban vows to keep Nash

    Indianapolis Star | Nov 23, 2003

    If Dallas owner Mark Cuban has anything to do with it, Steve Nash won't be returning home to continue his NBA career after this season.

  • Cuban denies rumor

    Jennifer Quinn of the Toronto Star | Nov 22, 2003

    When asked about Yesterday's trade rumor that would send Antawn Jamison and Tony Delk to Toronto for Antonio Davis, Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban flat out denied anything was happening.

  • Report: Jamison, Rose could be Toronto-bound

    ESPN | Nov 21, 2003

    ESPN is reporting that the Toronto have made two deals today.

  • Nowitzki leaves game with head injury requiring stitches

    Associated Press | Nov 15, 2003

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  • Injury forces Mavs' Delk to sit Tuesday

    Dallas Morning News | Nov 11, 2003

    Mavericks' starting shooting guard Tony Delk will miss Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Hornets with a strained left hamstring.

  • Cuban says trade report is not true

    Art Garcia of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nov 9, 2003

    Broadcast reports had the Dallas Mavericks trading Antawn Jamison and Michael Finley to the Portland Trail Blazers for Rasheed Wallace and Bonzi Wells.

  • Trades are Mavs' latest shot

    Joe Stevens of the L.A. Daily News | Nov 9, 2003

    The offseason trade that brought Antoine Walker to Dallas was a steal for the Mavs.

  • Nash wants to stay in Dallas

    Michael Grange of the Globe and Mail | Nov 7, 2003

    Steve Nash plans to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer but he wants to stay right where he is instead of returning to play for his home country.

  • Nash injured in Mavericks' loss

    Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nov 6, 2003

    Mavericks' All-Star point guard Steve Nash sprained his left shoulder in the first quarter of Wednesday night's listless 100-90 setback against the Wizards at the MCI Center.

  • Jones questionable against Mavericks

    Chris Perkins of the Palm Beach Post | Nov 3, 2003

    "(Eddie)Jones didn't practice Sunday due to his strained right calf injury, and he'll be a game-time decision for tonight's 8:30 matchup at Dallas.