Mavericks' Coach Avery Johnson made it clear to the media that the illusion that point guard Jason Kidd does not have a free reign so far in Dallas is just that, an illusion, the Dallas Morning News are reporting.
"That's an overrated thing," Johnson said in his pregame media gathering. "You guys always talk about me not turning Jason loose. He's a 35-year-old point guard. We haven't held him back in any way. Look at Jason Kidd. He has no restrictions. We've always turned him loose from the first day he got here. He just didn't know the offense. And he didn't know how to work with Josh Howard or Dirk [Nowitzki]. But he's been turned loose from Day One."
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While Dirk Nowitzki will not be available for the Mavericks' next two games, both on the road, they are hopeful to have their star back in uniform later this week, the Dallas Morning News are reporting.
Originally expected to miss two weeks, the sharp shooting big man may be back earlier.
"He did a little stairmaster and the bike, but no serious running yet," Coach Avery Johnson said. "He's not really ready for that. We'll see him when we get back off this road trip, which is pretty much what we thought."
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Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA's reigning MVP, thinks it's time for Kobe Bryant to finally take home the trophy, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein.
"He's the best player in the game and he's never won it before. He's had his injuries, his team [has] had injuries and they're still right up there in the West. They just beat us without [Pau] Gasol and [Andrew] Bynum. I think this is his time," Nowitzki said.
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Mavericks Mar 2008 Archive
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New York Daily News | Mar 28, 2008
According to Nets forward Richard Jefferson, the distraction created by Jason Kidd wanting out of New Jersey has put the team into a hole as they try to make the playoffs.
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The Dallas Morning News | Mar 26, 2008
The Mavericks claim that they got all the right results from Dirk Nowitzki's tests and the initial two-week prognosis could be a worst-case scenario.
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The Star-Telegram | Mar 25, 2008
Many are wondering whether the Mavericks failure to even make the postseason would force team owner Mark Cuban to fire head coach Avery Johnson.
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Press Release | Mar 24, 2008
Dirk Nowitzki is currently walking in a protective boot without crutches.
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ESPN.com | Mar 23, 2008
The Mavericks expect Dirk Nowitzki to miss two weeks of action after hurting both his leg and ankle against the Spurs on Sunday afternoon.
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yahoo.com | Mar 23, 2008
Dallas Mavericks' forward Dirk Nowitzki suffered an apparent ankle and knee injury in Sunday's game against the Spurs.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Mar 21, 2008
The Boston Celtics earned the elusive Texas sweep on Thursday night with a win over the Dallas Mavericks. Read about Boston’s win and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for March 20th’s games!
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New York Post | Mar 12, 2008
Jason Kidd said that the success he and the Nets had in New Jersey did not receive the accolades that it should have because of how the team is overshadowed by the Knicks.
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ESPN | Mar 11, 2008
Mark Cuban has put in place a new policy which will prevent bloggers from entering the Mavericks' locker room.
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The Dallas Morning News | Mar 10, 2008
Dirk Nowitzki became the Mavericks' all-time leading scorer on Saturday night, but he wants championships to define his career.
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New York Daily News | Mar 7, 2008
Nets' President Rod Thorn will not get drawn into any public debates with former guard Jason Kidd.
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The New York Daily News | Mar 6, 2008
Jason Kidd doesn't think he should be blamed for the trade that shipped him out of New Jersey.
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RealGM Staff Report | Mar 5, 2008
Dirk Nowitzki has been suspended one game without pay, and his Flagrant Foul, Penalty One against Andrei Kirilenko has been upgraded to a Flagrant Foul, Penalty Two.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 5, 2008
Tracy McGrady said that he believes that Dirk Nowitzki should be suspended by the league for the flagrant foul on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko on Monday.
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Press Release | Mar 4, 2008
The Dallas Mavericks announced today they have signed guard Tyronn Lue.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Mar 4, 2008
Deron Williams bested Jason Kidd as the Jazz knocked off the Mavericks on Monday night. Read about Deron’s 20 assists and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for March 3rd’s games.
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East Valley Tribune | Mar 4, 2008
Tyronn Lue will sign with Dallas and back up Jason Kidd, he has told Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer Sekou Smith.
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Press Release | Mar 4, 2008
Andrei Kirilenko was injured during a fall following a flagrant foul by the Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki.
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AP | Mar 2, 2008
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points in the fourth quarter and eight more in OT to finish with 52 Sunday in the Lakers' 108-104 victory over the Mavericks.
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The Daily News | Mar 2, 2008
The Dallas Mavericks are interested in making Tyronn Lue the fifteenth member of their roster.
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The Boston Globe | Mar 1, 2008
Sam Cassell could be courted by any one of the big name players in Denver, Dallas or Phoenix but his agent still expects him to sign with the Celtics.
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Dallas Morning News | Mar 1, 2008
Mavs coach Avery Johnson has defended his decision to sit Jason Kidd for the final 34.5 seconds against San Antonio on Thursday, and he is surprised about the suggestions that he and Kidd have deeper issues.
