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One of San Antonio's best-known preachers was laid to rest Tuesday. An iconic pastor, Reverend E. Thurman Walker died of cancer more than a week ago .

We've been talking about his window for the better part of his career. Once Dirk Nowitzki emerged as one of the very best in the world -- and he is -- we've wondered if the Mavericks would take the final step separating contenders from champions.

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By EDDIE SEFKO A year later, we're still getting to know coach Rick Carlisle.Unlike the past two coaches of the Mavericks, Don Nelson and Avery Johnson, Carlisle doesn't seem to easily fit into a category.Everybody knew Nelson was going to push the tempo, try to create a small-ball team that could win big with offense and pretty much rely on so-so ...

Coaching is a tough business, especially when it comes to telling players they've messed up.

Shawn Marion sat in front of his locker after a recent preseason game and pointed to his finger.

A former youth coordinator at Without Walls International Church filed a lawsuit today against the predominantly black church alleging a senior administrator sent him racially offensive e-mail messages.

Theoretically, the bond first formed on the bench in Dallas. But lines were initially drawn long before.

Despite a subpar offensive night, Shaq got his fourth ring Tuesday. Heat Of The Night Shaquille O'Neal promised an NBA championship to the city of Miami.

Despite a subpar offensive night, Shaq got his fourth ring Tuesday. Heat Of The Night Shaquille O'Neal promised an NBA championship to the city of Miami.

Posted by John Paulsen This is probably only interesting to NBA nuts and Mavs fans, but the transcript from the Cuban/Nelson arbitration hearing has been released , and there are some interesting tidbits of information.

In this excerpt from the arbitration hearing transcript, Don Nelson talks about how miserable he was his final year in Dallas as a consultant to the Mavericks.

The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some US$7 million at stake.

Avery Johnson is a smart man. Of course, you can be awfully smart when you're not desperate.

Gordon is not ready to concede as much. "We haven't even suited up yet," said Gordon, who signed Wednesday a five-year deal worth at least $50 million.

A week after Joe Dumars fired Michael Curry and said a priority in finding a replacement was landing someone with experience, John Kuester was hired as head coach.

On February 19, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks pulled the trigger on a trade that sent up-and-coming point guard Devin Harris, Keith Van Horn, Trenton Hassell, Maurice Ager, and DeSagana Diop 51 reads Opinion On February 19, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks pulled the trigger on a trade that sent up-and-coming point guard Devin Harris, Keith Van Horn, ...

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Working out a deal with Avery Johnson to become the Detroit Pistons' next coach is proving to be more difficult than many anticipated.

All I've been hearing is how much Joe Dumars wants an experienced head coach candidate.