| Raptors introduce defensive-minded Casey |
Wed Jun 22 12:43:14 2011 EST |
| a number of other teams were also in the hunt for a new bench boss and quality candidates were sparse. It may be too early to say, but the Raps appear to have come out of the coaching chase with the best choice for the organization - former Dallas Mavericks assistant and defensive guru, Dwane Casey. There was no secret in what made Casey such an alluring candidate; his defense-first approach. It was behind his defensive tutelage the Mavs attained their first NBA title and has kept the 54-year-o |
| Dwane Casey named Raptors head coach |
Tue Jun 21 13:37:27 2011 EST |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Raptors have named Dwane Casey the team's new head coach. Casey spent the last three years as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks, who won their first NBA title earlier this month. He also was an assistant with the Seattle SuperSonics from 1994-2005, then spent a year and a half as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. "After a lengthy and detailed search for our new head coach, it became very clear that Dwane Casey embodies every aspect o |
| Mavs' Stevenson arrested for public intoxication |
Wed Jun 15 12:11:00 2011 EST |
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson has been arrested for public intoxication. Police in suburban Irving, Texas, say Stevenson was arrested Tuesday night after reports of an intoxicated person walking through the grounds of an apartment complex. Police say Stevenson didn't know where he was and he was arrested after field sobriety tests. He was released from jail Wednesday morning after posting bail. Mavericks spokeswoman Sarah Melton said Wednesday that the team |
| Mavericks cap unlikely playoff run in style |
Mon Jun 13 11:23:01 2011 EST |
| before the start of the 2010-11 NBA season, many people envisioned NBA commissioner David Stern on a stage at the American Airlines Arena in Miami with the Larry OBrien Trophy in hand to crown a champion. It's unlikely their visions had the Dallas Mavericks as the team on the podium accepting the honor. Through one of the more storied playoff runs in recent history, the veteran- laden Mavs finally received the one thing that eluded every player on the roster - an NBA title - which they wrapped |
| James just doesn't get it |
Mon Jun 13 10:55:26 2011 EST |
| r-long vehicle called "The Decision" last summer, LeBron James went from being one of the most loved sports figures in this country to one of the most reviled. In fact, as comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel Tweeted last night after the Dallas Mavericks disposed of James' Heat to win the franchise's first NBA title, "70 years after WW2, LeBron James has America rooting for the German. Congratulations." Who knows when James veered off the path of common sense, but he's had plenty of opportun |
| Big Three denied; Mavs beat Heat, win franchise's first NBA title |
Sun Jun 12 22:50:01 2011 EST |
| Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Dallas Mavericks captured their first NBA championship on Sunday, hitting 11 three-pointers in Game 6 to finish off the Miami Heat, 105-95. LeBron James brought his talents to South Beach last summer, but it was Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs that celebrated there at season's end. Nowitzki had an uncharacteristic off night, going for 9-of-21 from the field, but netted 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to ice the Heat for good. Jason Terry stepped up with a g |
| Terry has Mavs on top in another seesaw battle |
Sun Jun 12 21:35:19 2011 EST |
| Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Jason Terry exploded for 19 first-half points to put the title-seeking Dallas Mavericks in front of the Miami Heat, 53-51, at the midway point of Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Mavericks are one win away from their first NBA title, as they took their final two home games for a 3-2 series lead. Terry has three of Dallas' seven three-pointers and is picking up the slack for a slow-starting Dirk Nowitzki, who netted just three points on 1-of-12 shooting. LeBron James i |
| Dirk, Mavericks aim for first NBA title in Miami |
Sun Jun 12 10:41:53 2011 EST |
| i and LeBron James were already superstars coming into these NBA Finals but one is going to be elevated at the expense of the other in the coming days by finally securing the game's biggest prize. Nowitzki has the first chance tonight as his Dallas Mavericks visit Miami with a chance to capture the franchise's first NBA championship in Game 6 tonight. "That's just a part of the game if you're the star or the face of the franchise," Nowitzki said at practice on Saturday. "If you win, it's great f |
| As Mavs try to wrap title, James says he's focused |
Sat Jun 11 13:09:00 2011 EST |
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James is aware of the criticism about his play in the NBA finals. He says his thoughts are on more pressing matters. Like helping the Miami Heat force the Dallas Mavericks into Game 7. The Mavericks lead 3-2 in the championship series. For Dallas, it could be comeuppance for 2006, when Miami won Game 6 on the Mavs' home floor. Now the Mavericks are in the same position. James has managed 11 points so far in the fourth quarters of finals games. Heat forward Udonis Has |
| NBA Finals Notebook: Where Drama Happens |
Fri Jun 10 09:21:55 2011 EST |
| Toronto, Canada (Sports Network) - When it seemed the drama of the NBA Finals couldn't get any larger, Game 5 presented a new act in the ongoing saga between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat -- actors in different roles, players redeeming themselves only to fall victim to their own demise, while the theatre of the game remained as enthralling as ever. Unlike in games past, it was the Mavericks who jumped out early and the Heat who managed to stage a comeback, before ultimately falling sh |
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