SportsDay Sep 18, 2018
5 things to know before the Mavericks start training camp, including Dirk's status and the hype around Luka Doncic
Basketball is upon us once again. The Dallas Mavericks host their annual media day on Friday, Sept. 21 and begin training camp the following day. Here are five things to know about the team before training camp begins. Last ride for Dirk Nowitzki?Dirk Nowitzki is back for a record 21st season with the Mavericks -- it's the most seasons a player has spent with a single team ever. But will this season be Nowitzki's last? Mavs owner Mark Cuban said over the summer that the chance of Nowitzki playing past 2018-19 is "under 50 percent."Nowitzki spoke in August about his future, but did not provide...
SportsDay Sep 17, 2018
With more help around him, Mavericks' Wesley Matthews looks for a return to playoff contention
On Saturday, the Mavericks will be back to work during an early training camp that comes courtesy of the 10-day trip to China for two preseason games in early October.The regular season opens Oct. 17 at Phoenix and it will be here faster than a Dennis Smith Jr. crossover.To get you up to speed, we've formulated some of the major questions facing coach Rick Carlisle and the Mavericks as they prepare for the first season of Luka Doncic, the arrival of DeAndre Jordan and, probably, the final season of Dirk Nowitzki.Question: It's a contract year for Wesley Matthews. What would constitute a...
Hoops Habit Sep 18, 2018
Dallas Mavericks: Top 5 games to watch in 2018-19
After an offseason with plenty of roster turnover, here are the five must-watch games for Dallas Mavericks fans. With former Dallas Mavericks Steve Nash and Jason Kidd being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Manu Ginobili announcing his retirement and Dwyane Wade returning for one last season, Dirk Nowitzki has watched as his greatest peers […] Dallas Mavericks: Top 5 games to watch in 2018-19 - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
