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Rajon Rondo, Monta Ellis, and Chandler Parsons power the Dallas Mavericks Dallas-- After watching Dirk Nowitzki carry the Dallas Mavericks for 16 years, it is now time for us to face the reality. The team no longer goes as Dirk goes. They have a new younger identity. by  +Rodney Fisher

Monta Ellis starts his second season with the Dallas Mavericks as a player that teams will have to game-plan for. Photo credit: Mavs Media Monta Ellis is coming off his best postseason performance of his nine year NBA career. Now in his second season with the Dallas Mavericks, Ellis will a focal point in every opponents game plan. by  +Rodney Fisher  

Dirk Nowitzki and Dallas Mavericks force Game 7. Photo credit NBA  Dallas Mavericks keep their season alive with a gutsy win over the San Antonio Spurs 113-111 in Game 6. Mavs will travel to San Antonio on Sunday to play the final and deciding Game 7. Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, and Rick Carlisle comment on winning the game and looking ahead to Sunday. by  +Rodney Fisher

Dallas Mavericks take 2-1 series lead over San Antonio Spurs thanks to clutch three-pointer by Vince Carter. Photo credit RF Sports Radio  TheLateShift is live from Game 3 of San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks NBA playoff series. Mavs win on a game-winning shot by veteran Vince Carter. Listen to hear postgame interviews with Vince Carter, Rick Carlisle, Tim Duncan, and Monta Ellis.

Dirk Nowitzki earns another All-Star squad. Does he have the help he really needs? Photo credit NBA  by Ace Feltman  You knew it was coming. Last week the title indicated we weren't closing, so naturally this week we're looking for help. Makes sense, right? Of course it does.

Monta Ellis hits buzzer-beater to defeat Portland Trailblazers. Mavs win, Photo credit NBA  by Rodney Fisher As reporters wrote how Portland's Damian Lillard tied the game in the final seconds on a double-pump three pointer, Monta Ellis rose to the occasion with a 21-foot jumper to win it at the buzzer changing the story.

by  +Rodney Fisher   Mavs have three home games in a row. Photo credit ESPN  After getting only their second win on the road this season against the Orlando Magic, the Mavericks return home with the chance to create some separation between the win and loss column.

by  +Rodney Fisher Monta Ellis warms up before game against Miami Heat. Photo credit Rodney Fisher  The Dallas Mavericks are on the road tonight to face a familiar foe in the Miami Heat. Only a two players on the current roster have great memories of American Airlines Arena from Game 6 in 2011 when the Mavericks won their first championship title. The most important player tonight for the Mavs to pull off a rare road victory is a player with a more recent memory of facing the Heat in the playoffs. Monta Ellis, last year with the Milwaukee Bucks, was swept by the Heat in the first round in the 2013 playoffs. Tonight he will have to be the key for a win.

by Matt Silverston from blog.sidelinesapp.com:  Hate it or love it, but the NBA hype machine fed experts misinformation this off-season. It’s important to identify fact versus fiction before things get out of hand.  Myths regarding this year’s rookie of the year, the best free agent find in Texas and the top team in the East need to be busted. Welcome to NBA Mythbusters folks.

Mavs get first road win over Bucks. Photo credit NBA  by Ace Feltman The Dallas Mavericks season is nearly two weeks old and so far the newest collection of Mavs has tallied 4 wins to 3 losses. Of course, wins and losses dictate your fate and a 4-3 pace is certainly not one to be desired. But all things considered the Mavericks 2013-2014 season is off to an encouraging start, all things considered. Nine new faces and only four old ones that are rotation players (Dirk, Matrix, Vince, and Crowder) was a threat to overcome the talent the team possesses. Because chemistry can be your biggest weapon. (See: 2011 NBA Champions)

Monta Ellis scores 30 in blowout win over Lakers 123-104. Photo credit CBS  by Rodney Fisher The Los Angeles Lakers never had a chance, as the Dallas Mavericks led from start to finish in a blowout victory 123-104. The Mavs are now 3-0 at home this season, equaling their last season's 3-1 start.

Monta Ellis. Photo credit NBA by Rodney Fisher Since being drafted 40th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, Monta Ellis has been out to prove he belongs with the elite group. His natural scoring ability allowed him to bypass college for the NBA. He spent a majority of his rookie season adjusting to the business aspect of basketball that is missing from playing for your local high school team. Now with the Dallas Mavericks and importantly head coach Rick Carlisle, Ellis is ready for stardom.

by Rodney Fisher Monta Ellis of the Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks introduced their new and improved roster to season ticket holders and media. After fielding a few questions and making statements, we learned that the team's biggest free agent aquisition of the offseason, Monta Ellis, has deep Dallas ties.

by Rodney Fisher Monta Ellis and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed on a three year deal worth a minimum of $25 million and potential $30 million after incentives. The Mavericks needed an upgrade a guard and another scorer to complement Dirk Nowitzki, but Monta Ellis represents a bigger need for the franchise.

Monta Ellis has a player option for the 13-14 season worth 11.8 million. A lot of people believe that Ellis could possibly opt out and test the free agent waters. After learning the Bucks offered Ellis a 3 year 36 million dollar extension pending on if he opts in this summer it could make his decision a lot harder. Will he leave the money on the table and test the water or will he take the for sure thing and the extension?