The End of the Erick Dampier Era
UPDATE: The Mavs have confirmed the trade via press release. Here’s what Donnie Nelson had to say about the deal: “We wish Erick, Eddie and Matt nothing but the very best. They are consummate...
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Marc Stein of ESPN Dallas: “The Mavericks had no centers under contract when free agency started. Now they have four. Don’t be surprised, though, if the one of the new arrivals is traded again before...
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Fortifications
In trading Erick Dampier for Tyson Chandler, the Mavericks made the right move because they could’ve made the wrong one, but they made the wrong move because they couldn’t make the right one. If you...
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Back to Square Zero
Positional certainty has never been a luxury the Dallas Mavericks could afford during the Dirk Nowitzki era. Yet year after year, the team’s flaws are diagnosed according to the standards of a...
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Kelly Dwyer ranks Dirk Nowitzki as the fourth best power forward in the game, behind Pau Gasol, Tim Duncan, and Amar’e Stoudemire. Feel free to be angry, if that’s how you feel about these things. I...
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Once More, With Feeling: The Formula
A few more detailed looks at the Mavs’ upcoming season are on their way, but in honor of the CelticsBlog-hosted NBA preview circuit, I present to you a first look at the immediate future of the Dallas...
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Money Conquers All
Basketball, like most other things in life, should be meritocratic. Those who deserve distinction, a role, or a buck should get it. Chalk it up to the American dream or whatever you’d like, but the...
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The Difference: Dallas Mavericks 103, Oklahoma City Thunder 93
Box Score — Play-by-Play — Shot Chart — GameFlow TeamPaceOff. Eff.eFG%FT/FGORB%TOR Dallas93.0110.855.411.916.215.1 Oklahoma City100.045.723.517.811.8 You know the drill. The Difference is a...
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The Difference: San Antonio Spurs 99, Dallas Mavericks 93
Box Score — Play-By-Play — Shot Chart — GameFlow TeamPaceOff. Eff.eFG%FT/FGORB%TOR Dallas92.0101.148.815.98.510.9 San Antonio107.653.323.718.415.2 You know the drill. The Difference is a reflection on...
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