Mavericks Jun 2006 Archive

• James For Daniels In A Sign-And-Trade?

  Philadelphia Inquirer | Jun 25, 2006

  A recent rumor has Mike James going to Dallas in a package for guard Marquis Daniels, but GM Bryan Colangelo wouldn't comment when reached Friday afternoon.

• Nowitzki Opens Offseason By Shaving Hair, Beard

  Arizona Republic | Jun 23, 2006

  Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki has shaved both his head and his beard to kick off his NBA offseason.

• ABC's TV Ratings Up 12% For NBA Finals

  Associated Press | Jun 23, 2006

  Ratings for ABC's coverage of the Miami victory over Dallas in the NBA Finals were up 12 percent over last year's series.

• Terry Wants To Stay In Dallas

  MSN.com | Jun 22, 2006

  Jason Terry is a free agent this summer and whether or not he is re-signed will be the biggest decision the Mavericks make in the off-season.

• Many Mavs' Fans Blame Series Loss On Refs

  AP | Jun 21, 2006

  Brooding Mavericks fans looked for reasons why their team failed to win its first NBA title after taking a 2-0 lead over the Heat.

• League Rules Out Game 5 Backcourt Violation By Wade

  Associated Press | Jun 20, 2006

  Dwyane Wade was in the midst of a debate hinging on the idea that he may have committed a backcourt violation.

• Cuban Fined $250,000 For Several Acts Of Misconduct

  Press Release | Jun 20, 2006

  Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $250,000 for several acts of misconduct following Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it was announced today by the NBA.

• Nowitzki Fined $5,000

  Press Release | Jun 19, 2006

  Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has been issued the standard fine of $5,000 for kicking a basketball into the stands, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Senior Vice President Basketball Operations.

• Howard Denies Calling Timeout Twice, Erupts On Reporter

  ESPN | Jun 19, 2006

  Josh Howard called a costly timeout near the end of overtime in game five of the NBA Finals.

• Cuban Wanted Backcourt Violation

  Dallas Morning News | Jun 19, 2006

  Mark Cuban wasn't that upset at a timeout the Mavericks didn't want, according to the Dallas Morning News.

• Cuban Is Screaming About Unwanted TO

  ESPN | Jun 19, 2006

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• D-Wade Wins Game 5 In OT; Heat Lead Series 3-2

  aol.com | Jun 19, 2006

  Dwyane Wade scored 43 points, the final two on a pair of free throws with 1.9 seconds left in OT, to give Miami a 101-100 win over the Mavericks on Sunday.

• Stackhouse Angered By Game 5 Suspension

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jun 17, 2006

  "The game has changed over the last 10 years, but this is The Finals," said Jerry Stackhouse. "You let the game dictate the game. The officials are used to dealing with it."

• Stackhouse Suspension Leaves Mavericks Coach Fuming

  Miami Herald | Jun 17, 2006

  Dallas coach Avery Johnson was clearly annoyed with the suspension handed down to sixth man Jerry Stackhouse, and he had support from his owner.

• Stackhouse Suspended For Game 5

  RealGM | Jun 16, 2006

  Jerry Stackhouse of the Dallas Mavericks has been suspended one game without pay for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Shaquille O’Neal of the Miami Heat during Game 4 of the 2006 NBA Finals.

• Banged-Up Wade Scores 36 To Tie Up Series

  ESPN | Jun 16, 2006

  The Heat had Dwayne Wade, and the Heat played defense.

• NBA Explains Time Malfunction From Game 3

  Press Release | Jun 15, 2006

  “Upon review of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between Miami and Dallas, the NBA League Office has determined that the game timing system malfunctioned on two separate occasions in the fourth period." -- Stu Jackson, NBA Senior Vice President, Basketball Operations

• Cuban Takes Shot At Riley On 'Letterman Show'

  ESPN | Jun 15, 2006

  Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took a shot at Heat coach Pat Riley during an appearance Wednesday night on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman.

• Wade Expects To Play In Game 4

  Dallas Morning News | Jun 15, 2006

  Dwyane Wade injured his knee Tuesday night when Shaquille O'Neal fell into him during the third quarter of Miami's game 3 victory.

• Wade Leads Game 3 Comeback

  AP | Jun 14, 2006

  The Heat outscored Dallas 30-19 in the 4th quarter`following a 3rd quarter where the Mavericks went on a 34-16 flurry to give Miami a 98-96 victory in Game 3.

• TV Ratings Up For NBA Finals

  ESPN | Jun 13, 2006

  Ratings for the first two games of the the NBA finals between Miami and Dallas were up 13 percent for ABC in comparison to last year's championship series with San Antonio and Detroit.

• Phoenix Mayor Gordon Loses Bet, Wears Mavs Jersey

  Arizona Republic | Jun 13, 2006

  Nowitzki signed a jersey for Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon after his city's team was defeated by the Mavericks in the playoffs.

• Mavs Say Defense, Not Lack Of Touches, Hurting Shaq

  South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Jun 13, 2006

  While many believe that Heat center Shaquille O'Neal is not getting the necessary touches to be effective during the first two games of the NBA Finals, Mavericks center Erick Dampier sees things differently.

• Ross Perot Jr. Sees Mavericks As A Success

  Denver Post | Jun 12, 2006

  Ross Perot Jr. is glad to see that the Dallas Mavericks are in good hands.

• Haslem Injured In Game 2

  Arizona Republic | Jun 12, 2006

  Heat forward Udonis Haslem injured his left shoulder in Game 2 of the Finals and missed the final 22 minutes.

• Free NBA Finals Tickets? Only With Mark Cuban

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jun 12, 2006

  "If it does [go seven], it's the ultimate game of the season. It's the ultimate thank you." - Mark Cuban on the possibility of giving away free tickets to Game 7 of the NBA Finals

• Riley Says Heat Isn't Done

  Dallas Morning News | Jun 12, 2006

  Despite being down 2-0 in the NBA Finals, Heat coach Pat Riley said that his team has been doubted all throughout the playoffs and each time have come up with a way to come out on top.

• Terry Admits He's Been Battling Chipped Bone In Right Thumb

  Washington Post | Jun 12, 2006

  Jason Terry admitted that he has been playing with a chipped bone in his right thumb ever since a regular season game against Portland on Jan.

• Shaq Fined Immediately Following Game 2

  Press Release | Jun 12, 2006

  Miami Heat center Shaquille O’Neal has been fined $10,000 for failing to make himself available to the media following Miami’s 99-85 loss to Dallas at Game 2 of the 2006 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center.

• Dallas Takes Control Of Series In Game 2

  RealGM | Jun 11, 2006

  The Dallas Mavericks, behind a balanced attack, were able to take a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals and are firmly in the drivers seat in their quest for their first ever NBA Championship.

• Darrell Armstrong Considers Coaching

  Orlando Sentinel | Jun 11, 2006

  Mavs veteran guard Darrell Armstrong says he feels like a "player-coach'' during the NBA Finals, and although he has not played much during the postseason coach Avery Johnson says that Armstrong's contribution cannot be measured by his playing time.

• Riley: They Should Be 'Disgusted' With Game 1 Loss

  AP | Jun 10, 2006

  Anger, Pat Riley said, would be the wrong emotion for the Miami Heat.

• Stackhouse Gets Three Stitches On Nose

  Washington Post | Jun 10, 2006

  Jerry Stackhouse crashed into Shaquille O'Neal during Thursday's Game 1 victory and he needed three stitches on his nose.

• Suns' Fans Drop Charges Against Wife Of Johnson

  Press Release | Jun 9, 2006

  The Suns fans involved in an incident during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals are being welcomed back to US Airways Center, announced today by Suns President & Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts.

• Terry, Mavs Strike First

  RealGM | Jun 9, 2006

  Behind a brilliant performance from Jason Terry, the Dallas Mavericks were able to draw first blood in the 2006 NBA Finals, winning 90-80 at home to take a 1-0 series lead.

• Cuban: Shaq Trade Talks Were A Brief Conversation

  Miami Herald | Jun 7, 2006

  ''It was a compliment [that Shaquille O'Neal wanted to play in Dallas],'' Mark Cuban said. "It was something we certainly tried to do. We had a lot of players and draft picks [to offer]."

• Haslem Prepares For Task Of Guarding Dirk

  Sun-Sentinel | Jun 7, 2006

  Udonis Haslem is prepared to begin the task of guarding Dirk Nowitzki.

• Wade Misses 2nd Straight Practice

  USA Today | Jun 6, 2006

  Heat guard Dwyane Wade, a key component to Miami's championship aspirations, did not participate in the second straight practice, according to a report published by the Associated Press.

• Wade Misses Practice With Sinus Infection

  SI.com | Jun 6, 2006

  Miami guard Dwyane Wade did not work out with the Heat on Tuesday, as he is battling a sinus infection.

• Mavs Advance To Finals For First Time

  RealGM | Jun 3, 2006

  For the first time in franchise history, dating back to 1980, the Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the NBA Finals.

• Nowitzki Gets Day Off As Dallas Looks To Close Out Series

  USA Today | Jun 3, 2006

  Dirk Nowitzki, coming off a career playoff high 50 points, got a well-deserved day off from the Mavericks' practice on Friday, according to a report by the Associated Press.

• Avery's Fourth-Year Becomes Guaranteed Should Mavs Reach Finals

  Dallas Morning News | Jun 3, 2006

  Should Avery Johnson and the Mavericks reach the NBA Finals, it will complete the bonus structure that was written into his deal.

• Technicals On Suns Give Mavericks Needed Spark

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jun 2, 2006

  Technical fouls called on Suns coach Mike D'Antoni and Raja Bell on the same play with less than nine minutes to play in Game 5 Thursday gave the Dallas Mavericks the spark needed to take a 3-2 lead in the series, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

• Thomas Replies To Nowitzki's Talk With Taunts

  East Valley Tribune | Jun 2, 2006

  Tim Thomas has had enough of Dirk Nowitzki's constant complaining to the officials.

• Dirk Goes For 50 In Game 5 Win

  RealGM | Jun 1, 2006

  Dirk Nowitzki scored 50 points in the Mavericks' 117-101 Game 5 victory over Phoenix. His 50 points were a franchise record in a playoff game.

• Mbenga Suspended Six Games, No Action Against Cuban

  Press Release | Jun 1, 2006

  Dallas Mavericks center D.J. Mbenga has been suspended six games without pay for entering the spectator stands. The NBA will not be taking action against Mark Cuban for his involvement.

• RealGM Radio: Doug Christie Considering An NBA Comeback

  RealGM Radio | Jun 1, 2006

  In an interview with RealGM's Aaron Bronsteter, Doug Christie revealed that he is considering an NBA comeback at the age of 36.

• NBA Continues Investigation Into Game 4 Incident Involving Cuban

  New York Times | Jun 1, 2006

  A league spokesman said the investigation of Mark Cuban and D.