Dallas Mavericks Wiretap

Nellie's Son Will Stay In Dallas

With Don Nelson set to be introduced as the new head coach of the Golden State Warriors, he will surely look to recruit some of his closest friends and allies, many of those people remain involved in the Mavericks' organization.

Larry Riley, an assistant on Avery Johnson's staff, would be an obvious target, although Riley is content with his situation with the Mavs.

Donnie Nelson, his son and president of basketball operations for the Mavericks and Del Harris will not be joining him in Golden State.

Via Dallas Morning News


Wade: U.S. Must Stop Nowitzki

The US players are focusing on trying to stop Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki when America faces Germany tomorrow.

"Man, they have Dirk," U.S. point guard Chris Paul said. "He's one of the best players in the NBA and one of the best players in international ball as well."

Everyone here is on a first-name basis with Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks' star forward who has joined the ranks of the one-name basketball stars. There's Kobe, Shaq, LeBron, Yao and Dirk.

"He's an amazing player," U.S. guard Kirk Hinrich said. "He poses unbelievable matchup problems for any team, either in the NBA or here. He is used to playing internationally and with his German teammates. He poses a real challenge."

Nowitzki leads the tourney's remaining players in scoring, at 24.5 points per game, and rebounding, at 10.3.

Via Toronto Star


Stackhouse Gives Minister Mom A Church

Mavericks guard Jerry Stackhouse has bought his mother a church, the Associated Press is reporting.

The Stackhouse family came together Sunday in their hometown for the dedication of the House of Hope Free Will Baptist Church, which the three-time NBA All-Star paid to refurbish for its pastor -- his mother, Minnie.

"She has been dedicated to serving the community as long as I can remember," Stackhouse said. "That's more than 30 years."

The building, which formerly housed a different church, replaces one that Minnie Stackhouse ran in a different neighborhood of Kinston. Her new parish is located closer to the people she hopes her ministry will reach.

"This is a special day for this church and my mother," Jerry Stackhouse said. "She now has a place where she feels she can best manage her programs and best serve the community."

Via ESPN


Mavericks Aug 2006 Archive

  • Dirk Scores 23 Points As Germany Edges Nigeria

    Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and made a key defensive play in the closing seconds to lead Germany to a 78-77 victory over Nigeria on Sunday in the second round of the FIBA world championship.

  • Doug Christie Ready To Return To NBA

    After months of speculation and rumors of retirement, Doug Christie has officially announced his intentions of returning to play in the NBA.

  • Josh Howard Using TayShawn Prince As Contract Measuring Stick?

    "No disrespect to him, but he doesn't do the same thing for Detroit that I do for Dallas." -- Josh Howard talking about TayShawn Prince

  • Mavericks Sign Four Free Agents, Including Ebi

    The Dallas Mavericks signed former Houston high school star Ndudi Ebi and three others to free agent deals Thursday, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Nowitzki Scores 18 Points As Germany Edges Brazil

    Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points to lead Germany to a 76-75 win Saturday over Brazil in a world championships warmup.

  • Ebi, Washington, Barea, Carroll Try To Earn Final Mavs Roster Spot

    Former Timberwolves first round selection, high schooler Ndudi Ebi, Northwestern's Jose Juan Barea, Memphis point guard Darius Washington and swingman Pat Carroll are fighting for the final Mavericks roster spot.

  • Dirk, Germany Spoil Yao's Return, 82-73

    Yao Ming returned after a four-month layoff from a foot injury, revitalizing China in an 82-73 loss to Dirk Nowitzki and Germany on Friday in a warmup game leading to the world championships.

  • Mavs Waive Big Man Podkolzin

    The Dallas Mavericks on Friday released 7-foot-5 Russian center Pavel Podkolzin, a former first-round pick who played just six games in two seasons.

  • Mavs Look To Buyout Pavel Podkolzin

    The Mavericks have a logjam for minutes at the center position, and to relieve some of the stress the team is contemplating buying out Pavel Podkolzin, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.

  • Mavericks Sign Mensah-Bonsu

    The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed free agent forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu.

  • NBA Changes Playoffs Format

    NBA Commissioner David Stern has made a minor change to the way that playoff teams are seeded that will come into effect this coming season.

  • Mavs Could Do Sign-And-Trade With Van Horn

    Keith Van Horn remains and the club hasn't ruled out doing a sign-and-trade deal with him.

  • Mavericks Agree To Terms With Devean George

    The Mavericks have agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent forward Devean George.

  • NBA Regular Season Schedule Announced

    Yes, Shaq, in your hand, you see a rematch with the Dallas Mavericks on January 21st.

  • Mavs Continue Wait On George

    The Devean George wait continued for the Mavericks in their attempt to sign the free-agent forward, according to the Dallas Morning News.