Dallas Mavericks Wiretap

Howard Misses Game For Birth Of Child

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard missed Tuesday night's game against the Seattle SuperSonics for the birth of his first child, Dallas coach Avery Johnson said.

Johnson said Howard was expected to rejoin the team on Wednesday.

Via nba.com


P.J. Brown On Mavs' Radar?

The Dallas Mavericks are not necessarily seeking a trade, but if P.J. Brown was available for the right price the team would be interested, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.

The Mavericks don't have a lot of glaring weaknesses, but backup play behind Dirk Nowitzki has been an issue. Aside from another shooter – which every team in the league could use – another big man who can defend and score a little is the only item on their wish list.

Avery Johnson has an appreciation for players like Brown.

"I think he's been awfully good his whole career," Johnson said. "He's always been a stabilizer for his team with rebounding and in the paint. And he's always been really professional."

Many dominoes would have to fall for Brown to become available. But he's clearly the sort of player who is on the Mavs' radar.

Via Dallas Morning News


Stackhouse Regains Scoring Touch In Miami

Jerry Stackhouse regained his scoring touch at the right time for the Mavericks, helping them finally stave off a comeback attempt by the Heat.

Stackhouse -- slowly working his way back after spraining his left ankle last month -- scored 16 of his 23 points in the final quarter as the Mavericks held on to beat Miami 99-93 on Sunday in the first matchup between the teams since last season's NBA finals.

Via Yahoo!


Mavericks Jan 2007 Archive

  • Shaq Sits Versus Dallas

    Shaquille O'Neal was inactive again Sunday when Miami hosted the Mavericks in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals.

  • Dallas Assigns Barea To D-League

    The Dallas Mavericks have assigned guard Jose Barea to the Fort Worth Flyers of the NBA Development League.

  • Wade And Dirk Named Players Of The Week

    Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the week ending January 14.

  • Wells Works Out, May Be Used Against Dallas

    Bonzi Wells went through Monday's limited Rockets practice, his first since going out with a sore lower back Dec. 29, with no difficulties.

  • Webber Wants To Go West; Orlando Now In Mix?

    Free-agent forward Chris Webber and the Lakers took another step toward each other Thursday, with Webber's agent saying his client was highly interested in heading west, and the Lakers acknowledging they were more than willing to listen.

  • Webber Expects To Sign By Monday

    Now that Chris Webber is a free agent, he has a list of five teams that he is interested in playing for: Detroit, Miami, San Antonio, Dallas and the L.

  • Webber Likely To Go To Detroit?

    According to a league source, Chris Webber is likely to sign with the Pistons. He has four other teams on his wish list.

  • Mavs, Spurs, Pistons And Heat The Frontrunners For Webber?

    Dallas will have to compete with several other NBA teams for the services of Chris Webber.

  • Stackhouse Kicked Out Of Game At Utah

    Jerry Stackhouse was kicked out of the Mavericks' game at Utah on Tuesday night after getting called for his second flagrant foul.

  • Stackhouse Not Rushing His Ankle

    Jerry Stackhouse is limiting his playing time due to an injured ankle that isn't yet 100%.

  • Cavaliers Interested In Boykins Or Johnson?

    The Cavaliers remain interested in acquiring another point guard.

  • Lakers End Mavericks 13-Game Winning Streak

    Sasha Vujacic had his best game in three NBA seasons Sunday night, scoring a career-high 16 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28.

  • Career-High For Vujacic Presents Jackson With 900th Victory

    Sasha Vujacic scored nine of his career-high 16 points in the fourth quarter including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28.

  • Nowitzki A Hall Of Famer? Popovich Believes So

    Spurs coach Gregg Popovich didn't need to see Friday's performance by Dirk Nowitzki to offer an opinion on where the Dallas' forward will end his career.

  • Howard, Redd Named Players Of The Week

    Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard and Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd were named NBA Players of the Week on Tuesday, each for the second time this season.

  • Dirk Back In Mavs' Lineup

    Dallas Mavericks top scorer and rebounder Dirk Nowitzki was back in the lineup Tuesday night against the Seattle SuperSonics after sitting out the previous game due to a sinus infection.