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| 2010–11 Dallas Mavericks season | |
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NBA champions | |
Conference champions | |
| Head coach | Rick Carlisle |
| General manager | Donnie Nelson |
| President | Donnie Nelson |
| Owner(s) | Mark Cuban |
| Arena | American Airlines Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 57–25 (.695) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Southwest) Conference: 3rd (Western) |
| Playoff finish | NBA Champions (Defeated Heat 4–2) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | |
| Radio | KESN |
The 2010–11 Dallas Mavericks season was the 31st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
This season would prove to be the most successful season for the Mavericks. In the playoffs, the Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games in the first round, then swept the defending two-time NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in four games in the semi-finals, before defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games in the Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2006. In the NBA Finals, the Mavericks faced off against the Miami Heat in a rematch of the 2006 NBA Finals, and the Heat were led by their Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. The Mavericks would go on to defeat the Heat in six games in the NBA Finals, winning their first NBA championship in franchise history.[1] This would be their last playoff series win until 2022.
The Mavericks' championship was the first major sports championship in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since the Dallas Stars in 1999, and the first title in Mavericks franchise history. The Mavericks became the third team to win an NBA title in the state of Texas, joining the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks were the third team to win a major sports championship in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, joining the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Stars. The Mavericks championship parade was held on June 16, 2011 in downtown Dallas.
Key dates
- June 24 – The 2010 NBA draft was held in New York City.
- July 1 – The free agency period began.
Transactions
Summary
In the 2010 NBA Draft the Mavericks selected Nigerian center Solomon Alabi with the 20th pick in the second round(50th overall) who was traded directly to the Toronto Raptors for a future second-round pick and cash considerations.
The Mavericks sent $3 million to the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire the rights for shooting guard Dominique Jones.
Mavericks free agent Dirk Nowitzki agreed to a 4-year deal worth $80 million to stay with the Mavericks.[2]
Brendan Haywood also decided to stay with the Mavericks as he signed a new 6-year deal worth $55 million. His sixth and last year in this contract is however not fully guaranteed.[3]
Center Ian Mahinmi signed a 2-year deal worth the veteran minimum starting at $850,000.[4]
On July 13, the Mavericks officially signed rookie Dominique Jones.[5]
The Mavericks and the Charlotte Bobcats agreed on a trade that sent Erick Dampier, Matt Carroll and Eduardo Nájera to the Bobcats, while the Bobcats sent Tyson Chandler and Alexis Ajinça to the Mavericks.[6]
On August 12 Tim Thomas signed a 1-year deal to the veteran minimum ($1.35 million).[7] He was rostered the previous season, but left the team to take care of his ill wife. Later, Thomas announced that the illness his wife was suffering from would prevent him from playing for the Mavericks.[8]
NBA draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College/team |
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| 1 | 25 | Dominique Jones (acquired from Memphis) | SG |  United States
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USF |
| 2 | 50 | Solomon Alabi (traded to Toronto) | C |  Nigeria
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Florida State |
Trades
| June 24, 2010 | To Dallas Mavericks
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To Memphis Grizzlies
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| June 24, 2010 | To Dallas Mavericks
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To Toronto Raptors
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| July 13, 2010 | To Dallas Mavericks |
To Charlotte Bobcats
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| January 24, 2011 | To Dallas Mavericks
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To Toronto Raptors
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Free agents
Additions
| Player | Signed | Former Team |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Haywood | Signed 6-year contract for $55 Million | Dallas Mavericks |
| Dirk Nowitzki | Signed 4-year contract for $80 Million | Dallas Mavericks |
| Ian Mahinmi | Signed 2-year contract for $8.5 Million | San Antonio Spurs |
| Peja Stojaković | Toronto Raptors | |
| Corey Brewer | Signed 3-year contract for $7.5 Million | Minnesota Timberwolves |
On January 10, the Mavericks signed Sasha Pavlović to a 10-day contract.[9] He received a second 10-day contract on January 20. On January 30 he was released.[10]
The Mavericks signed Peja Stojaković on January 24, 2011.[11]
Corey Brewer was signed on March 3, 2011.[12]
Subtractions
| Player | Reason Left | New Team |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Novak | Waived |
On January 5, the Mavericks waived Steve Novak before his contract became fully guaranteed.[13]
Roster
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