Yogi Ferrell named Western Conference Rookie of the Month

DALLAS – The NBA announced today that rookie guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for February. Ferrell (6-0, 180) originally signed a 10-day contract on Jan. 28 and helped the Mavericks to a 4-1 record during that stint including the sweep of a pivotal back-to-back at San Antonio (1/29) […]



Curry and Barnes becoming dynamic scoring duo

With 1:20 left in the fourth quarter of a 90-89 game, the Mavs in the lead and with possession, Seth Curry came off a ball-screen on the left wing and surveyed the court. To his right, he saw Dirk Nowitzki perched atop the arc, ready to catch and shoot the same straightaway 3-pointer he’s made […]



The Fast Break: Mavs vs. Heat

Final: Mavs 96, Heat 89 Box Score | Highlights Behind the Box Score Dirk Nowitzki had his fifth double-digit rebounding game since Jan. 17 and tonight grabbed a season-high 12. He’s really been working hard on the defensive glass since moving to center full-time, and it’s reflected in his stat lines. The trade for Nerlens […]



Quinn Cook hopes to make impact on 10-day deal with Mavericks

A few hours after winning the NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP, then-Canton Charge point guard Quinn Cook was stuck at an airport, waiting to get out of New Orleans and back to the grind at home in Ohio. Just a week later, he’s earned the chance to call Dallas home for the rest of the […]



Mavs sign Quinn Cook to 10-day contract

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed rookie guard Quinn Cook to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cook (6-2, 180) went undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft and signed as an rookie free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played in six preseason games for […]



Mavs sign Ben Bentil to 10-day contract

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed rookie forward Ben Bentil to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bentil (6-9, 235) was drafted by Boston in the second round (51st overall pick) of the 2016 NBA Draft. He signed with the Celtics on July 27, 2016, […]



Nerlens Noel’s gravity had Mavs’ offense rolling in his debut

Nerlens Noel only scored nine points in his Mavs debut, a 96-83 win against the New Orleans Pelicans, but he had a pretty major impact on the offense nonetheless, and that’s not going to change any time soon. Noel has the potential to become a very dangerous big man in the pick-and-roll due to his […]



The Fast Break: Mavs vs. Pelicans

Final: Mavs 96, Pelicans 83 Box Score | Highlights Behind the Box Score Dirk Nowitzki finished the night with 18 points, leaving him just 67 points shy of 30,000 for his career. He’ll become only the sixth player ever to reach that milestone. Dorian Finney-Smith was a team-high +18 for the Mavericks. Seth Curry finished […]



With waiving of Deron Williams, Yogi Ferrell now Mavs’ lead point guard

The Mavs’ deadline-day acquisition of Nerlens Noel via trade with Philadelphia was the big headline-grabber yesterday around here, but another story developed in wake of a separate roster move: Dallas now appears to be handing the point guard reins to rookie Yogi Ferrell. Dallas requested waivers on veteran point guard Deron Williams yesterday, leaving 23-year-old […]



Mavericks acquire Nerlens Noel from 76ers

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have acquired forward-center Nerlens Noel from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for guard Justin Anderson, center Andrew Bogut and a 2017 protected first-round pick. Noel (6-11, 220) holds career averages of 10.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.6 blocks and 28.3 minutes per game in 171 […]