Larry Hardesty: Mark Cuban's Decision
Larry Hardesty reacts to the top stories of the day including, Dallas Mavs' owner Mark Cuban's decision to not open the facilities and much more.
Larry Hardesty reacts to the top stories of the day including, Dallas Mavs' owner Mark Cuban's decision to not open the facilities and much more.
CJ McCollum and Mark Cuban asked in interviews whether the NBA's attempts at a return to playing are worth the effort and potential cost.
Inside the frozen formula that aided the Dallas Mavericks in defeating LeBron James and the Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals. Watch Game 2 tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle responded to his brief appearance in the opening episode of "The Last Dance" with a bit of self-deprecation, telling ESPN, "There must have been an exhaustive search to find footage of me actually PLAYING in an NBA playoff game."
Sources: Mavericks vice president of basketball operations Michael Finley interviewed for the Bulls' general manager job. Finley, a Chicago native who was twice an All-Star in his 15-year career, has spent the last seven seasons in the Dallas front office.
It's the performance that set in motion a 21-year Hall of Fame career. And it took a secret trip out of Germany to make it happen.
The suspension of the 2019-2020 NBA season not only means no games for the time being, but also potentially the end of the longest career in league history. Vince Carter was in the midst of his 22nd, and final, season. ESPN Columnist and NBA Analyst Jackie MacMullan joins us to take us through 22 seasons of "Vinsanity."
The Clippers (3:48) and Raptors (30:37) should be very excited for what's to come, whereas the Rockets (13:57) and 76ers should be a bit more concerned (21:50). Based on a variety of factors, Brian Windhorst, Kevin Pelton and Tim Bontemps break down which teams they expect will rise and fall over the next few seasons. Plus, the guys discuss the opening in Chicago's front office and whether it's a desirable position.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he has "no idea" on when the NBA will resume playing games.
The suspended season will create major financial implications for the NBA, its players, and free agency, explains Brian Windhorst to Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon. Plus, the crew discusses how the Olympics postponement could affect the 2021 season (30:35) and then the show takes its first listener voicemail.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is hopeful the NBA can return in mid-May, though he hasn't heard when play will resume from the league.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 40 | 24 | .625 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 40 | 27 | .597 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 28 | 36 | .438 | 12 | W2 |
| San Antonio | 27 | 36 | .429 | 12.5 | W1 |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 40 | 27 | .597 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2016-17 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
