An award-winning freelance writer who has worked with the Dallas Morning News, the Austin American Statesman and Talking Points Memo, Jonathan Tjarks wanted to be an NBA player growing up. But he stopped growing at 6'5, so he became a writer instead. In addition to managing SB Nation Dallas, he is a basketball analyst for RealGM and writes the NBA Draft Toolbox for SB Nation.
An early look at the Cowboys draft options
Early mock drafts have Dallas looking for help on the offensive and defensive lines.
Vince Carter can still dunk a basketball
The Mavs swingman turned back the clock nearly a decade with three vicious assaults at the rim in their win over the Wizards on New Year's Day.
NFL power rankings: Cowboys end year on down note
Another 8-8 season has Dallas in the middle of the pack in SB Nation's NFL power rankings.
Heart of Dallas Bowl halftime: OSU dominating
Playing in a virtual home game at the old Cotton Bowl, the Cowboys raced out to a 28-0 half-time lead over the Boilermakers.
Time to panic in Dallas?
A conversation about where the Mavs should go from here.
Oklahoma City Thunder preview: Passing the torch
Two years after the Mavs defeated the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, the two franchises have headed in opposite directions.
2012 Holiday Bowl: Getting to know UCLA
Baylor's opponent on Thursday appears to be headed in the right direction after a long stretch of mediocrity.
Miami Heat preview: The day after tomorrow
Two years after the Mavs beat them in the NBA Finals, the Heat are on top of the league. Will anyone be able to knock them off their perch next June?
Dirk scrimmages Mavs rookies, wasn't impressed
The rehabilitating Dallas star returned to the court for the first time Wednesday, playing in a 2-on-2 game with Roddy B, Jae Crowder and Bernard James.
Manny Diaz isn't going to FIU
So the coordinator of a historically bad defense full of future NFL players he didn't recruit isn't getting a promotion?