Mavericks rumors: Dallas targeting Dwight Howard

Source: Yardbarker

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to shop the No. 13 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft in order to help create the cap space necessary to make a serious run at free agent center Dwight Howard, according to Chad Ford of ESPN.Hearing from multiple sources that Mavs likely to trade the No. 13 pick. Want to save cap space for Dwight Howard run ...— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) May 22, 2013 No. 13 draft pick slotted to make $1,655,300 in year one.Mavs need all the cap room they can get to make room for Howard.— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) May 22, 2013 The Mavericks are one of the teams that are said to be intriguing Howard, and it appears owner Mark Cuban is interested in bringing the big man to Dallas.The Mavericks' pick carries with it a cap hold of just over $1.65 million. It is the first lottery pick Dallas has in 12 years, but they are hoping to cash it in for a bigger prize.Follow @hoopsinjurynews

Dallas Mavericks open to all possibilities heading toward the draft

Source: DallasNews.com by Eddie Sefko / Reporter

Because of their clear intentions of making a huge run at Dwight Howard, the Mavericks will have to consider all options when it comes to assets on their roster. That includes the possibility of trading their draft pick to save the roughly $1.7 million that the pick counts against the salary cap.

Doesn’t mean they will trade it. But they have to clear a few more million to make sure that they can offer Howard the maximum contract allowed under the collective bargaining agreement.

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Fork in the Road

Source: The Two Man Game by Bryan Gutierrez

Math once again had its day. The Mavs and Lady Luck once again couldn’t connect as they held their pre-lottery spot and hold the 13th pick in this upcoming draft. The draft will be held on June 27.

There was one thing about the lottery that remained consistent when it came to the Mavs as they didn’t move up from their projected spot. That has been the case in each of their 12 appearances in the lottery.

The early analysis of this draft suggests that there isn’t a guaranteed difference maker in the lottery. The goal for any team picking outside of the top five will

Plan CP3: Dirk Nowitzki or a decade-younger Blake Griffin?

Source: ESPN Dallas

ESPNDallas.com will compare the Mavericks and Clippers in five facets -- other than money -- that could play a role in Chris Paul's free agency decision in a one-per-day series: owners/front office, coaches, co-stars, supporting casts and franchise tradition. We'll focus on Dwight Howard next week. The power forward’s production has dipped significantly after his award-winning 2010-11 season. That statement applies to both Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin.

Mavericks Officially Slotted to Draft 13th, May Trade Pick

Source: Mavs Moneyball by Kirk Henderson

In the least shocking news of the week, Dallas is now officially locked in to pick 13th in this year's NBA Draft in June. Of course some of us weren't sure what happened...

Am I the only one that doesn't understand what just happened? #draftlottery

— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) May 22, 2013

Which is understandable, I suppose, particularly when you spend well over a decade rocking playoff

NBA Mock Draft: Version 3 (Rotoworld)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Version 3 of our NBA Mock Draft is here. The Cavaliers snuck into the No. 1 spot, the Magic get No. 2 and the Wizards moved up to No. 3.

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

Source: Star-Telegram

Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night.

Nothing gained but nothing lost for Mavericks in Draft Lottery

Source: Star-Telegram by By Dwain Price

Dallas will still pick at No. 13 while Cavaliers rush to the front of the line again.

NBA, Durant donate $1 million to tornado relief efforts

Source: Star-Telegram by By Dwain Price

“Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and the victims,” Donnie Nelson says.

Sources: Mavs likely to trade No. 13 overall pick

Source: ESPN Dallas

The Mavericks might not actually use the first lottery pick they've owned in a dozen years. Multiple sources told ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the Mavs are likely to trade the pick to help create the cap space necessary to make a run at Dwight Howard in free agency. The 13th overall pick has a cap hold of $1,655,300. One of the Mavs' future first-round picks is already the possession of Oklahoma City. That pick, which is top-20 protected through 2017, was originally given up in the deal that brought Lamar Odom to Dallas.

Mavs don't move up in lottery, own 13th pick

Source: ESPN Dallas

The ping pong balls didn't bounce the Mavericks' way. The Mavs didn't move up in the NBA draft lottery, so they own the 13th overall pick. The Mavs had only a 2.2 percent chance of moving into the top three picks, including an 0.6 percent chance of getting the No. 1 pick. While this was the first time Dallas has been in the lottery in a dozen year, it continues a trend for the Mavs. Dallas has never moved up in 12 lottery appearances.

Dallas Mavericks will draft 13th after lottery does them no favors

Source: DallasNews.com by Eddie Sefko / Reporter

New era, same lousy lottery luck for the Mavericks.

Their first trip in 13 years into the derby for non-playoff teams went the same way all of them did back in the ‘90s through 2000, when the Mavericks were regulars at this event. With only a 0.6 percent chance of winning the top pick in the NBA draft lottery, president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson sat on the podium in New York and didn’t have to wait long to see the Mavericks’ envelope opened up for the 13th overall … [visit site to read more]

Shawn marion Rides in Style

Source: Yardbarker

The future is now T… Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion was spotted driving around this past weekend in a 2013 Thoroughbred Stallion motorcycle. The NBA player formerly known as the Matrix definitely loves attention, or why else would you be driving this contraption?-TO Marion Gets Milkshakes and Models at Mall Shawn Marion Gets Wet With New Reality Show

Dallas Mavericks Prospective Free Agent Profile: Josh Smith (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | The Dallas Mavericks have an abundance of salary cap space heading into this offseason and pure logic would suggest that they will be one of the more active players in both the free agent and trade markets this summer. And while there are only two viable franchise centerpieces on the market via unrestricted free agency in Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, the Mavericks will certainly look at a bevy of other free agent options.

The Top Ten Worst Dallas Representatives at the NBA Draft

Source: Mavs Moneyball by Andrew Tobolowsky

Mr. Seriousface challenged the MMB staff to come up with the worst possible representatives for the Mavericks at the NBA draft and once I started, I couldn't stop. So, here's my top ten:

10. H. Ross Perot, Jr. and Don Nelson: "Hi, Mark asked everybody who has pending litigation against him to come announce the pick today..."

9. RC Buford: "Thanks for inviting me. 'Round the Spurs compound we used to joke that late June was the only time of year we WEREN'T worried about what the Mavericks were doing, haha. I mean, that was a

Mavs face long odds in Tuesday's lottery

Source: ESPN Dallas

The Mavericks will need a lot of luck to avoid owning the 13th pick of the NBA draft. There is about a two percent chance that a Mavs ping pong ball will pop up in the top three picks during Tuesday night’s lottery. Dallas has a 0.6 percent chance to get the No. 1 pick. President of basketball operations Donnie Nelson, who will represent the Mavs at the drawing along with assistant general manager Keith Grant, plans to do everything in his power to improve those odds.

Lotto Opportunities

Source: The Two Man Game by Bryan Gutierrez

The NBA Draft lottery is tonight. The Mavs are certainly in a position of relatively unfamiliarity as they will be a participant in the lottery. The ping pong balls could alter the path the Mavs take this offseason in a dramatic way. Though it’s unlikely that they’ll find their name being announced last, giving them the number one overall pick, the lottery represents the official start of the offseason. Dallas will have more information than they had the previous day and be able to really chart a path to their offseason, starting with a draft pick. On top of that, it’s

Plan CP3: Clippers can't find better coach than Rick Carlisle

Source: ESPN Dallas

ESPNDallas.com will compare the Mavericks and Clippers in five facets -- other than money -- that could play a role in Chris Paul's free agency decision in a one-per-day series: owners/front office, coaches, co-stars, supporting casts and franchise tradition. We'll focus on Dwight Howard next week. Is Donald Sterling seriously considering giving Vinny Del Negro a new contract? If that’s the case, Mark Cuban ought to offer to pay half of Del Negro’s salary.

Houston Rockets’ questionable bad luck got lottery system off the ground

Source: Star-Telegram by By Dwain Price

Late-season losing streaks landed twin towers Sampson, Olajuwon in Houston in back-to-back years.

Why Dallas Mavericks Are Biggest Threat to Steal Chris Paul Away from Clippers

Source: Bleacher Report

If Chris Paul is stolen from the Los Angeles Clippers this summer, there's a strong chance the Dallas Mavericks are the ones doing the hijacking.

For some, it's a foregone conclusion that Paul will re-sign with the Clippers. Why wouldn't he? They can offer him one year and nearly $30 million more than any other team. They'll also do whatever he asks them to. He'll have the same kind of veto power David Stern did in 2011. They have to be considered the favorites.

And they are. Los Angeles has a superstar

Draft Lottery brings back memories for Dallas Mavericks center Brand

Source: Star-Telegram by By Dwain Price

Elton Brand recalls his eager moments during the NBA Draft Lottery

Shawn Marion is rolling on a Bentley three-wheel contraption

Source: Yardbarker

Shawn Marion was spotted pushing this three-wheeled Bentley motorcycle/car/whip on Sunday in Dallas.

First look at Mavericks redesign entries

Source: ESPN Dallas

Last week we reported that Mark Cuban was asking Mavericks fans for new uniform ideas. Now we have an exclusive first look at the designs that have been submitted so far, some of which are pretty good and some of which are, well, interesting. Click here for a look at some of the more notable ones.

Dirk, Cuban hobnob with CP3 and Tiger Woods in Vegas

Source: Yardbarker

DALLAS - So Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban, Chris Paul and Tiger Woods walk into a bar ... It sounds like the beginning of a joke in need of a punchline. But in fact, it's the rich and famous gathering for a weekend in Las Vegas to benefit The Tiger Woods Foundation. This particular event was 'Poker Night,' a 10,000 buy-in tournament. But for Dallas Mavericks owner Cuban (and Paul, his primary target in free agency), the stakes are, of course, higher. The Dallas Mavericks aren't allowed to venture into recruiting Chris Paul or any other 2013 NBA free agents until midnight, July 1. But that doesn't mean the rich and famous can't rub elbows for a good cause. Tiger Woods and skier girlfriend Lindsey Vonn are the hosts this weekend at his annual "Tiger Jam.'' The photo is from "Poker Night'' at Moorea Beach Club Beachside Casino at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It's a 10,000 buy-in poker tournament that benefits The Tiger Woods Foundation ... and of course, that 10

Mark Cuban Makes his Pitch to CP3

Source: Yardbarker

He’s selling me too hard T… Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Chris Paul were seen talking at Tiger’s $10k Poker Night presented by World Poker Tour to benefit TW Foundation over the weekend. Our source tells us Cuban was intent on wooing Chris Paul and convincing the free agent point guard Dallas is the place for him. They spoke for about ten minutes and Cuban sold the Mavs pretty hard. Cuban would be a much better baseball owner simply cause he’d be able to outbid any offer. Sorry, not in the NBA Cubes.-TO Mark Cuban Hangs with Nicole Richie Cuban says he’s willing to draft Brittney Griner

Shawn Marion takes a ride in his three-wheel motorcycle/car

Source: Yardbarker

With the money that some NBA players make over their careers, they can afford some pretty tricked out rides and Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion showed off his one his rides around downtown Dallas. Check out the below image of Shawn driving his three-wheeled motorcycle (or convertible) that was spotted by Twitter user Landon Graves: I just met Shawn Marion. #pictureoritdidnthappen twitter.com/landongraves/s… — landon graves (@landongraves) May 19, 2013 *** Shawn Marion wild convertible car or motorcycle [Busted Coverage]  

Player Review: Brandan Wright

Source: Mavs Moneyball by Alan Smithee

In September, Mavs Moneyball previewed the upcoming season for Brandan Wright, the athletic, fan-favorite who had electrified Mavs fans with spectacular plays, and helped create indelible moments during the team's lowest points(as an aside, I didn't realize how many alley oops Wright had with Jason Terry).

A quick recap:

In 2007, the Golden State Warriors traded Jason Richardson to the Charlotte Bobcats for the draft rights

A bright side for the Dallas Mavericks? They aren’t the New York Knicks

Source: DallasNews.com by Eddie Sefko / Reporter

We haven’t heard anything from Mark Cuban lately, but he’d be well within his rights to pipe up about what happened to the New York Knicks last week.

Tyson Chandler (6) of the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony (7) react after a play against Indiana Pacers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2013 in New York City. (Elsa/Getty Images)

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Shawn Marion Cruises Around Dallas In An Interesting Looking Three-Wheeler

Source: Yardbarker

What exactly is this that Shawn Marion was spotted cruising around Dallas in over the weekend?   via Instagram user dallasjordan23, reddit/r/nba

Shawn Marion has a sick new ride

Source: Yardbarker

Dallas Mavericks’ Shawn Marion took to the highway with his new ride, a Thoroughbred Stallion Trike.  The base pricing for one of these tricycles in 2011 was $28,315, but something tells me there is nothing basic about Marion’s version. [Reddit]  

Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride

Source: Mavs Moneyball by Kirk Henderson

Last night news broke that Dwight Howard was not a lock to resign Los Angeles. I don't really know how this is news or how it broke, considering this is what we've been hearing for well over a year now. But because we inch closer to free agency every day and we have little else to talk about in Mavsland, it's worth looking into. Again.

As much as we don't want to hear this, that Dallas is listed as a secondary option for Howard matters. That we're on his radar is fantastic; with all the work Mark Cuban and Donnie Nelson have done over the years to

Money Talks

Source: The Two Man Game by Bryan Gutierrez

The game of basketball has turned into the business of basketball. Players are still slowly learning that fact. Fans should understand that now. The 2010-11 Mavs are a great example of how business could get in the way of a good thing.

Dallas won the title that year and decided that it wasn’t a safe risk to “bring the band back” for another run at the title. Giving the core a chance to defend their title would have been enjoyable, but there was clear and reasonable logic behind the move the front office made. Mark Cuban has gotten a lot of heat for that decision, but the

The bright side for the Dallas Mavericks? They aren’t New York

Source: DallasNews.com by Eddie Sefko / Reporter

We haven’t heard anything from Mark Cuban lately, but he’d be well within his rights to pipe up about what happened to the New York Knicks last week.

A second-round knockout in the playoffs is not what they brought Tyson Chandler, Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire together for.

Their money for the future is shot. They will have a very hard time getting anybody to take Stoudemire off their hands and receive anything worthwhile in return. They have an old team already. And by the way, … [visit site to read more]

2013 NBA draft lottery preview

Source: NBA.com

2013 NBA draft lottery team-by-team preview.

What in the world is Shawn Marion driving?

Source: Yardbarker

It’s not a secret I’ve always been a big fan of Shawn Marion and his Internet profile. The guy will tweet out…

Shawn Marion Just Cruising Around In Wild Convertible Car – Or Is That A Motorcycle?

Source: Yardbarker

It’s not a secret I’ve always been a big fan of Shawn Marion and his Internet profile. The guy will tweet out…

Plan CP3: Mark Cuban is Mavs' biggest advantage

Source: ESPN Dallas

ESPNDallas.com will compare the Mavericks and Clippers in five facets -- other than money -- that could play a role in Chris Paul's free agency decision in a one-per-day series: owners/front office, coaches, co-stars, supporting casts and franchise tradition. We'll focus on Dwight Howard next week. There’s one reason why Chris Paul might consider leaving millions of dollars on the table to say farewell to a 56-win team with a lot of young talent.

CP3 Hangs With Dirk Nowitzki & Mark Cuban At Tiger Woods’ Poker Event

Source: Yardbarker

The Dallas Mavericks aren’t allowed to recruit Chris Paul or any other NBA free agents until midnight of July 1. But, that didn’t stop Mark Cuban and Dirk Nowitzki from spending a night of fun with one of their top two targets, Chris Paul. The trio hung out at Tiger Woods’ “Poker Night” tournament, part of the “Tiger Jam” charity event at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to benefit the college-access programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation. CP3 did however rep the Clippers earlier in the day at TAO Beach, rocking a “Lob Angeles” tee.  

Caption the Photo: Mark Cuban, CP3 and Tiger Woods in Vegas

Source: Yardbarker

  At first glance it would appear that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is getting an early but illegal jump on his free-agent shopping by partying it up with his No. 1 target this summer Chris Paul, but apparently, both men just happen to be at an event held by Tiger Woods. Woods and his significant other Lindsey Vonn, hosted “TigerJam” which is an annual event the golfer holds for the wealthy in Las Vegas to benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation. Cuban and Paul attended “Poker Night” at Moorea Beach Club Beachside Casino at Mandalay Bay. So no need to panic Clippers fans, at least not yet.

Lots of luck has to be riding with Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday

Source: Star-Telegram by By Dwain Price

The Mav enter Tuesday’s lottery with only a 0.6 percent chance of winning the No. 1 draft selection.

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Report: Lakers' Howard considering other teams (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, who soon will become a free agent, plans to consider several teams and does not seem likely to rush the process, CBSSports.com reported Sunday.

Howard intrigued by HOU, DAL?

Source: Yardbarker

It looks like the Dwightmare may continue into this Summer, as the free agent readies to hit the open market, where suitors are likely to swarm from every angle. Two teams linked to have interest in Howard this off season are the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. One is an aging club with an owner willing to “open the bank” in order to taste another championship, and the other is an intriguing young squad, carried by the young and versatile, James Harden. Both teams have reportedly expressed interest in the services of  the leagues former defensive player of the year, and reports would also indicate that Howard has interest in hearing them out. The 27-year old, former Magic superstar has acted as if he’s loyal to LA, but we all know that is garbage. Dwight Howard’s loyalty will always be in question, and believe me when I say that nobody inside the Lakers’ front office will rest easy until Howard’s ink drys on the dotted line. After the display Howard put on in the Sunshine State a cou

Spurs lap Grizzlies in Western Conference finals opener

Source: Star-Telegram by By Jeff Latzke

Western Conference finals Game 1: Spurs 105, Grizzlie 83

Dallas Mavericks need tremendous luck in draft lottery

Source: Star-Telegram by By Dwain Price

The Mav enter Tuesday’s lottery with only a 0.6 percent chance of winning the No. 1 draft selection.

Dwight to consider Mavericks, Rockets

Source: Mavs Moneyball by Andrew Tobolowsky

According to a CBS story by Ken Berger, Dwight Howard is no lock to return to the Lakers and is intrigued by Houston and Dallas--though, according to that story, more towards Houston.

As in any case, with such rumors, it's hard to know what this means, if anything. Dallas and Houston have both been publicly linked with Dwight for so long that "multiple sources" might just be conventional wisdom. But the

Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener

Source: Star-Telegram by By JEFF LATZKE

Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.

Dirk to Take Pay Cut

Source: Yardbarker

Dirk Nowitzki, in the last year of his contract, is set to take a “significant pay cut” to make room for the impending free agent market next summer. “At this point of my career, it’s all about competing and winning,” he told reporters today. The goal, obviously, is to entice Chris Paul and/or Dwight Howard to sign with the Mavs. Though with Dwight, they probably won’t have to clear as much room if their accounting department can structure a deal around dollars-per-freethrow-made. Kings Staying in Sacto Tony Allen Throws in the Towel

Title Mavs tracker: Miserable series ends for Kidd, Chandler

Source: ESPN Dallas

The Mavericks aren’t in the playoffs for the first time since 2000, so we have to find something to fill the time this spring. Might as well keep up with the players from the Mavs’ title team who are scattered throughout the postseason. We planned to have updates as long as Mavs championship alums were alive in the playoffs, but frankly, Ian Mahinmi alone doesn't merit it. Ian Mahinmi is the last member of the Mavericks’ championship team left standing in these playoffs.

2nd-Round Draft Prospects Guaranteed to Interest the Dallas Mavericks

Source: Bleacher Report

While much of the attention is being focused on what will happen in the NBA lottery, there can be potential value in all 60 picks on draft night. 

Just in recent years, Marc Gasol, Gilbert Arenas, Manu Ginobili and Carlos Boozer are among the players picked in the second round of the NBA draft who went on to become All-Stars in their NBA careers. 

Last year, the Dallas Mavericks picked up Jae Crowder in the second round, who ended up being a solid rotation player for the club, and Bernard James, who got some playing time at the center position as well.

While this may not be a strong

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Source: Star-Telegram by By MICHAEL MAROT

Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.