Earl K. Sneed

Earl K. Sneed's Blog (85)

Search Blog Posts

Training Camp Report: Marion freeing Dirk up from three

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- (10/02/09) Day Four A new season marks a chance for teams to start fresh. A chance to re-examine what worked and what didn’t work the previous season. The Dallas Mavericks learned that they are a better team when they are able to knock down long-range shots from behind the three-point arch, and that starts with getting more open looks for Dirk Nowitzki. (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on October 2, 2009 at 1:48pm — 1 Comment

Training Camp Report: Day Three, Humphries Raises Eyebrows

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- (10/01/09) Day Three With a strong core, many basketball enthusiast are predicting the Dallas Mavericks to contend for an NBA title. But if the Mavs are going to achieve their ultimate goal, it will not solely be by the play of the marquee names. The role players are as vital to building a title contender as the superstars, so the Dallas coaching staff is looking for players that can step in and provide much needed contribution when the starters head to the b… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on October 1, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Training Camp Report: Day Two, Humphries Turns Heads

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- If defense wins championships then the Dallas Mavericks are putting in the work now, hoping that it leads to holding championship hardware above their heads by season’s end. (Photo by Doug Benc/ NBAE via Getty Images) It was business as usual for the Mavs, as Training Camp con… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on September 30, 2009 at 3:08pm — No Comments

Training Camp Report: Mavs Get Defensive, NBA Legend McHale Joins In

Posted by Earl K. Sneed With expectations high for a new-look Dallas Mavericks squad that figures to produce plenty of offense, the team began Training Camp on Tuesday with defense on the brain. (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

During its first practice together, the team went throu… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on September 29, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

New-look Mavs Meet the Press

Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- It’s a new day in Dallas. With many off-season additions and a returning nucleus, it is clearly a new day for the Dallas Mavericks. Monday represented the first time the entire team has come together, as the organization held its annual Media Day to introduce the Mavs team and coaching staff to members of the press. (Glenn James/ NBAE/ Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on September 28, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Beaubois enrolls at Mavs University

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- Imagine going to school to learn how to be an NBA superstar. The Dallas Mavericks' first-round acquisition Rodrigue Beaubois is doing just that, attending what the Dallas front office has entitled “Mavs University,” Monday through Friday with the team’s training camp a little over a month away. (Garrett W. Ellwood/ NBAE via Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on August 25, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Mavs announce preseason schedule; see LeBron and Shaq twice

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- The NBA preseason often is merely game-like conditioning for veterans and final opportunities for role players to catch the attention of the coaching staff. This preseason figures to be different for the Dallas Mavericks, as the team announced its preseason schedule on Thursday. (Tim Heitman/NBAE via Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on August 13, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

NBA and Mavs release 2009-10 regular season schedule

by Earl K. Sneed The NBA and Dallas Mavericks announced the Mavs' 2009-10 regular season schedule Tuesday. It will be the Mavs' 30th season of operation. After the season-opener at home against the Washington Wizards at the American Airlines Center on Oct. 27, the Mavs match up against the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in L.A. on Oct. 30. (Glenn James/NBAE / Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on August 4, 2009 at 1:15pm — 1 Comment

Mavs' Gooden signing latest in summer of moves

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- The summer of off-season activity in Dallas continued Thursday when the Mavericks announced the official signing of free agent forward Drew Gooden. The 6-foot-10 Gooden is expected to split time at the center position, likely competing with Erick Dampier for the starting spot. (Ronald Martinez/ NBAE via Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 30, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Mavs conclude NBASL with wire-to-wire runaway win

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- Las Vegas -- It became clear early on Saturday that the Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team was not going to leave Las Vegas without a notch in the win column. The Mavs (1-4) used a 10-0 run to begin their last game of the Summer League against the Oklahoma… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 18, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Mavs' NBASL squad falls to 0-4 after fourth quarter collapse

Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- Las Vegas -- Once again the inability to knock down shots and poor execution in the fourth quarter were the variables to a losing equation for the Dallas Mavericks Summer League squad. The Mavs (0-4) held a two-point lead headed into the final period Thursday night at the COX Pavilion, before eventually falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 75-62 to remain winless this summer. (Garrett W. Ellwood/ NBAE via Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 17, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Beaubois bangs left knee in Mavs' loss, 'I should be fine'

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- Las Vegas -- For the second straight game, the Dallas Mavericks Summer League squad found themselves on the losing sideline after a tightly contested game. (Garrett W. Ellwood/ NBAE via Getty Images) This time the team couldn’t fully overcome the double-digit hol… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 13, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Beaubois post NBASL-high, Mavs fall to 0-2

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- Las Vegas -- When Mavs first-rounder Rodrigue Beaubois sank a 3-pointer to open the team’s second game of the NBA Summer League against the Houston Rockets, it was clear that he was out to show his whole repertoire. Motivated by a disappointing showing in his NBA debut, Beaubois showed that he can do just about anything on the court Saturday night, albeit in a 98-95 loss. The French League product scored 34 points on 12-of-21 from the floor (7-of-12 from three-point… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 12, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Mavs drop Summer League opener, Nivins impresses

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- Las Vegas -- The Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League squad learned a valuable lesson in their first game action Friday night. The lesson: it’s hard to win when you turn the ball over. Playing for the first time in the 2009 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, the Mavericks opened league play with a 65-59 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. (Getty Images)… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 11, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

'The Matrix' speaks with Mavs.com

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- After the Mavericks acquired four-time NBA All-Star Shawn Marion in a four-team trade, the newest Mav spoke via a teleconference with Mavs.com’s Earl K. Sneed about coming to Dallas, once again playing with point guard Jason Kidd and on bringing a championship to Big D.… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 9, 2009 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

Former All-Star Marion to Mavs deal complete

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- It took a four-team trade to work through all of the red tape, but now all of the math is complete and Shawn Marion is a Dallas Maverick. The Mavs announced Thursday that the ball club has acquired the four-time All-Star forward, along with forward Kris Humphries,… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 9, 2009 at 2:39pm — 1 Comment

Report: Mavs grab Marion in sign-and-trade

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- Teams don't win championships in the offseason, but the Dallas Mavericks have done everything they can this summer to compete for a title next season. According to sources, the Mavs have worked out a sign-and-trade deal with the Toronto Rapters for forward Shawn Marion,… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 9, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Mavs ink Dallas native Quinton Ross

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- On the first day that free agents can sign with teams, the Dallas Mavericks inked Dallas native Quinton Ross. As with all Maverick transactions, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 3.9 points and 1.9 rebounds, playing 17.1 minu… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 8, 2009 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Mavs' Summer League team sharing fraternal bond

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- A brotherhood is quietly forming within the Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League roster, as the team has gathered for a three-day, mini-camp before leaving Thursday for league play. At the core of the fraternal connection are the Mavs’ 2009 NBA Draft acquisitions of… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 7, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Report: Mavs seeking sign-and-trade for Marion

by Earl K. Sneed -Mavs.com- The Dallas Mavericks' month of July-- filled with wheeling and dealing-- seems to be coming to a head with their reported interest in former All-Star forward Shawn Marion. In a report from ESPN.com, citing NBA front office sources, the Mavs are said to be in hot pursuit o… Continue

Added by Earl K. Sneed on July 6, 2009 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Latest Blog Posts

Most Popular Blog Posts

Blog Topics by Tags

Monthly Archives

2009

The Official Social Network of the Dallas Mavericks

Latest Activity

James Davis added 2 discussions
43 minutes ago
James Davis replied to James Davis's discussion 'Mavs vs Nets'
That is what I say also.. You upset a team to the point they play on pride and you have a fight on your hands.. That is why all teams speak highly of other teams publicly
1 hour ago
James Davis replied to James Davis's discussion 'Mavs vs Nets'
Hahahaha I'm with ya MGP!
1 hour ago
Greg Hackworth left a comment for Angelica Tobias
2 hours ago
Angelica Tobias added 8 photos
4 more…
2 hours ago
Alfie replied to James Davis's discussion 'Mavs vs Nets'
mavs are in a no-win situation. If they win they were suppossed to beat the 0-17 nets and its really no big deal. If they lose, they become the laughingstock of the nba by being the team the nets finally beat. Fish believes this is a major possibi...
3 hours ago
Angelica Tobias i want a vacation!
5 hours ago
Robert J. Gregory left a comment for Diep
5 hours ago

Events

December 2009
SMTWTFS
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031
       

Videos

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

© 2009   Created by hoopmaster

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service