Birthday boy Nerlens Noel just beginning to tap into his massive potential

  The Mavericks have been undergoing a youth movement for much of this season, whether it’s out of necessity due to injuries to veterans or surprising performances from young players. That youth movement peaked in February when the Mavericks parted ways with Andrew Bogut and traded Justin Anderson to Philadelphia for Nerlens Noel, a 22-year-old […]

Mavs have shown knack for finding diamonds in the rough

For so many kids that grow up dribbling a basketball, hearing their name on the night of the NBA draft is something that only happens when they close their eyes and let their dreams go wild. Blood, sweat and tears go into making that dream a reality, but it only happens for 60 players each […]

What’s it like working alongside a legend? We asked.

Often times when illustrating a successful NBA career, the staggering numbers far outweigh the value of words. Racking up points, dominating the boards and dishing out assists are the definition of a player’s career. Not for Dirk Nowitzki. Yes, the Big German has scored more points than the miles that make up the circumference of […]

Harrison Barnes subtly leads the Mavs by example

When Harrison Barnes inked a four-year, $94 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks this past summer, he was greeted with skepticism from fans and basketball aficionados across the country. It was perhaps the most doubt cast upon a player who carried the titles of first-round pick, NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist on his resume. […]

Undrafted to the NBA: How Tom Crean left his mark on Yogi Ferrell and Wesley Matthews

Rick Carlisle stood on the practice court at American Airlines Center late in January after his team suffered another injury to its backcourt. The Mavericks were forced to turn to the D-League for reinforcement and found Yogi Ferrell, an undersized point guard nicknamed after the cartoon character. Though he was a standout collegiately at Indiana, […]

Seth brings his own brand of Curry to Dallas

His own man “And now… starting at guard, No. 30…” No, not two-time NBA MVP, Steph Curry. Not Dell Curry, a man with an accomplished 16-year NBA career. Seth Curry. A player who has burst out of a monumental shadow and onto the scene in the NBA. Unlike his older brother, Steph, and father, Dell, […]

Wesley Matthews: Three degrees of a leader

Immediate Impact Ups and downs have been the story of Wesley Matthews’ basketball career, but there has been one constant at every stop: Leadership. Whether it was starring at James Madison Memorial High School, four stellar years at Marquette or his stops in the NBA, Matthews’ leadership has been perpetual. “I don’t know whether it’s […]