SB Nation New York

"Rick Carlisle joined 105.3 the Fan in Dallas to talk about getting a new contract, whether the season was a disappointment in Dallas, if he had a say in the strategy of the team at the end of last year, if he still hears from upset fans that the team chose not to make a stronger title defense, how active the team will be this offseason and how close the Mavericks are to the team where they need Dirk Nowitzki to be the second best player on the roster."

UTEP's own Julyan Stone is expected to get his 2nd career NBA start tonight against the Dallas Mavericks.

Story and videos from last week showing a relaxed Mavs team boarding their charter bus outside of team’s LA hotel. This took place prior to dispatching the defending champs in Game 2.