1988–89 Dallas Mavericks season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Dallas Mavericks 1989 38 44 Midwest 4 9 John MacLeod Norm Sonju Don Carter Reunion Arena Did not qualify DAL KTVT(Allen Stone, Ted Davis)Home Sports Entertainment(Allen Stone, Norm Hitzges) WBAP(Allen Stone, Ted Davis) thumb|right|150px|A ticket for a November 1988 game between the Mavericks and the season's eventual champions Detroit Pistons. The 1988–89 Dallas Mavericks season was the ninth season for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association. Dallas Mavericks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DAL/ August 6, 2026 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the team signed free agent Terry Tyler. Rabun Mike  The Dallas Mavericks, Who Came Within One Victory of...  United Press International  November 3, 1988  https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/11/03/The-Dallas-Mavericks-who-came-within-one-victory-of/1989594536400/ April 2, 2026 Regular season After reaching the Conference Finals last year, the Mavericks got off to a fast start by winning nine of their first twelve games of the regular season. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Mavericks End Jazz's Streak at 7 The New York Times November 27, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/11/27/sports/pro-basketball-mavericks-end-jazz-s-streak-at-7.html February 25, 2024 Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks Box Score, November 26, 1988 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198811260DAL.html February 25, 2024 However, after a 17–9 start to the season, the team posted a seven-game losing streak in January, and later on held a 24–21 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 9, 1989 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.fcgi?month=2&day=9&year=1989 December 6, 2022 In January, sixth man Roy Tarpley was suspended indefinitely for violating the league's anti-drug policy; Tarpley was also out due to a knee injury, only playing just 19 games. The Dallas Mavericks Activated Forward Roy Tarpley... Los Angeles Times December 14, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-12-14-sp-222-story.html June 24, 2023 Sports People: Basketball: Tarpley Suspended The New York Times January 6, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/06/sports/sports-people-basketball-tarpley-suspended.html March 9, 2022 Tarpley Set to Leave Rehab, But Remains Suspended Orlando Sentinel March 14, 1989 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1989-03-14-8903140611-story.html December 30, 2022 At mid-season, the team traded All-Star forward Mark Aguirre, who had several incidents with the team during the season, to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for former All-Star forward Adrian Dantley, Mike Rabun The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons Wednesday Exchanged All-Star... United Press International February 15, 1989 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/02/15/The-Dallas-Mavericks-and-Detroit-Pistons-Wednesday-exchanged-All-Star/8078603522000/ December 6, 2022 Sports People: Basketball: Mavericks Send Aguirre to Pistons for Dantley The New York Times February 16, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/02/16/sports/sports-people-basketball-mavericks-send-aguirre-to-pistons-for-dantley.html February 12, 2022 Baker Chris Pistons Acquire Aguirre in Trade for Dantley, Pick Los Angeles Times February 16, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-02-16-sp-3735-story.html December 6, 2022 and dealt Detlef Schrempf to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Herb Williams. Times Staff and Wire Service Reports In Brief: Schrempf Traded for Williams Los Angeles Times February 21, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-02-21-sp-314-story.html December 25, 2022 Sports People: Basketball: Mavericks Trade Schrempf for Williams The New York Times February 22, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/02/22/sports/sports-people-basketball-mavericks-trade-schrempf-for-williams.html February 12, 2022 Mavericks Trade Schrempf to Pacers Deseret News February 22, 1989 https://www.deseret.com/1989/2/22/18796180/mavericks-trade-schrempf-to-pacers December 25, 2022 Before the trades, Aguirre averaged 21.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game in 44 games, while Schrempf provided with 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in 37 games. Aguirre would win a championship with the Pistons, as they defeated the 2-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in a four-game sweep in the 1989 NBA Finals. Goldaper Sam Pistons Earn First Title by Sweeping Lakers The New York Times June 14, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/14/sports/pistons-earn-first-title-by-sweeping-lakers.html December 6, 2022 McManis Sam Pistons End a Reign, Cap a Career: Detroit Sweeps Lakers, 105-97 Los Angeles Times June 14, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-06-14-sp-2097-story.html December 6, 2022 1989 NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Pistons Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1989-nba-finals-lakers-vs-pistons.html March 20, 2023 After hovering a few games over .500 in winning percentage for most of the regular season, the Mavericks collapsed and suffered a 12-game losing streak in March, which sealed their fate for the entire season. Brown Clifton Walker's 19 Help Lift Knicks Over Mavericks The New York Times March 31, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/31/sports/walker-s-19-help-lift-knicks-over-mavericks.html March 9, 2022 Associated Press NBA Roundup: Knicks Hand Mavericks 12th Consecutive Loss, 99-98 Los Angeles Times March 31, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-03-31-sp-680-story.html December 31, 2022 Shain Jeff NBA Roundup United Press International April 1, 1989 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/04/01/NBA-Roundup/7704607410000/ June 24, 2023 The Mavericks finished in fourth place in the Midwest Division with a 38–44 record; it was the first time since the 1982–83 season that the team failed to qualify for the NBA playoffs, as they finished just one game behind the 8th–seeded Portland Trail Blazers. 1988–89 Dallas Mavericks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DAL/1989_games.html February 12, 2022 Dantley averaged 20.3 points per game in 31 games after the trade, while Rolando Blackman averaged 19.7 points and 3.7 assists per game, and Derek Harper provided the team with 17.3 points, 7.0 assists and 2.1 steals per game, and also led them with 99 three-point field goals. In addition, Sam Perkins provided with 15.0 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, while Tarpley contributed 17.3 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, and James Donaldson averaged 9.1 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game, but only played 53 games due to a knee injury. Dallas Mavericks Center James Donaldson Suffered a Serious Knee... United Press International March 10, 1989 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/03/10/Dallas-Mavericks-center-James-Donaldson-suffered-a-serious-knee/2311605509200/ December 31, 2022 Dallas Mavericks Center James Donaldson Underwent a Two-Hour Operation... United Press International March 13, 1989 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/03/13/Dallas-Mavericks-center-James-Donaldson-underwent-a-two-hour-operation/7738605768400/ December 31, 2022 Donaldson Operated On Deseret News March 14, 1989 https://www.deseret.com/1989/3/14/18798688/donaldson-operated-on December 31, 2022 Meanwhile, Williams averaged 6.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in 30 games, Brad Davis contributed 6.4 points and 3.1 assists per game, Tyler provided with 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, and Bill Wennington averaged 4.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. 1988–89 Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DAL/1989.html February 13, 2022 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas, Harper participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout. All-Star Lineups Ocala Star-Banner February 11, 1989 5D https://books.google.com/books?id=ncBPAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA20&dq=1989+NBA+Long+Distance+Shootout+Jon+Sundvold&article_id=6669,2513784&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijoqjIofSPAxWULtAFHfXkOMc4ChDoAXoECAYQAw#v=onepage&q=1989%20NBA%20Long%20Distance%20Shootout%20Jon%20Sundvold&f=false September 25, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 25, 2025 The Mavericks finished eighth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 695,056 at the Reunion Arena during the regular season. 1988–89 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1989.html February 16, 2026 Aftermath Following the season, Tyler was released to free agency. Draft picks 1988 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 2 46 Morlon Wiley SG Long Beach State 2 49 Jose Vargas C LSU 3 70 Jerry Johnson Florida Southern Roster Dallas Mavericks 1988–89 #191970 #FFFFFF #048234 #FFFFFF 33 Uwe Blab C 7 1 252 1962–03–26 Indiana 22 Rolando Blackman G 6 6 190 1959–02–26 Kansas State 4 Adrian Dantley F 6 5 208 1955–02–28 Notre Dame 15 Brad Davis basketball G 6 3 180 1955–12–17 Maryland 40 James Donaldson basketball C 7 2 275 1957–08–16 Washington State 12 Derek Harper G 6 4 185 1961–10–13 Illinois 21 Anthony Jones basketball, born 1962 G 6 6 195 1962–09–13 UNLV 44 Sam Perkins F 6 9 239 1961–06–14 North Carolina 42 Roy Tarpley F/C 6 11 230 1964–11–28 Michigan 41 Terry Tyler F 6 7 215 1956–10–30 Detroit 23 Bill Wennington C 7 0 245 1963–12–26 St. John's 20 Morlon Wiley G 6 4 185 1966–09–24 Long Beach State 32 Herb Williams C 6 10 242 1958–02–16 Ohio State John MacLeod Richie Adubato Garfield Heard Clifford Ray Regular season Season standings DAL DAL z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Game log Dallas Mavericks 1989 #008000 #00008B Total: 38–44 (Home: 24–17; Road: 14–27) Dallas Mavericks November yes #00008B #008000 7 3 2 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | November 4, 1988 | L.A. Lakers | L 113–116 | | | | Reunion Arena | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | November 5, 1988 | @ Houston | W 114–113 (OT) | | | | The Summit | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | November 8, 1988 | Miami | W 92–88 | | | | Reunion Arena | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | November 9, 1988 | @ Phoenix | L 103–111 | | | | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | November 11, 1988 | San Antonio | W 115–102 | | | | Reunion Arena | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 6 | November 12, 1988 | Sacramento | W 111–71 | | | | Reunion Arena | 4–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 7 | November 15, 1988 | Detroit | L 99–108 | | | | Reunion Arena | 4–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 8 | November 17, 1988 | Charlotte | W 105–93 | | | | Reunion Arena | 5–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 9 | November 19, 1988 | @ Seattle | W 112–106 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 6–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 10 | November 23, 1988 | Denver | W 125–106 | | | | Reunion Arena | 7–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 11 | November 25, 1988 | Atlanta | W 100–95 | | | | Reunion Arena | 8–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 12 | November 26, 1988 | Utah | W 113–93 | | | | Reunion Arena | 9–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 13 | November 30, 1988 | Houston | L 89–101 | | | | Reunion Arena | 9–4 Dallas Mavericks December #00008B #008000 4 3 4 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 14 | December 2, 1988 | New York | L 101–104 | | | | Reunion Arena | 9–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 15 | December 3, 1988 | Chicago | L 100–113 | | | | Reunion Arena | 9–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 16 | December 7, 1988 | Seattle | W 102–98 | | | | Reunion Arena | 10–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 17 | December 9, 1988 | @ Utah | W 97–89 | | | | Salt Palace | 11–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 18 | December 10, 1988 | Cleveland | L 98–102 | | | | Reunion Arena | 11–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 19 | December 13, 1988 | Golden State | W 117–111 | | | | Reunion Arena | 12–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 20 | December 16, 1988 | @ Charlotte | W 107–98 | | | | Charlotte Coliseum | 13–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 21 | December 17, 1988 | @ Miami | W 104–87 | | | | Miami Arena | 14–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 22 | December 20, 1988 | @ Philadelphia | W 108–102 | | | | The Spectrum | 15–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 23 | December 21, 1988 | @ New Jersey | L 120–122 (OT) | | | | Brendan Byrne Arena | 15–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 24 | December 23, 1988 | @ Milwaukee | L 101–113 | | | | Bradley Center | 15–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 25 | December 27, 1988 | San Antonio | W 110–101 | | | | Reunion Arena | 16–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 26 | December 29, 1988 | Boston | W 131–115 | | | | Reunion Arena | 17–9 Dallas Mavericks January #00008B #008000 4 3 0 8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 27 | January 3, 1989 | @ Sacramento | L 96–123 | | | | ARCO Arena | 17–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 28 | January 6, 1989 | @ Phoenix | L 111–120 | | | | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 17–11 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 29 | January 7, 1989 | @ Denver | L 94–115 | | | | McNichols Sports Arena | 17–12 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 30 | January 9, 1989 | Philadelphia | L 103–121 | | | | Reunion Arena | 17–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 31 | January 11, 1989 | @ Golden State | L 106–107 | | | | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 17–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 32 | January 12, 1989 | @ Seattle | L 95–130 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 17–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 33 | January 14, 1989 | @ Houston | L 98–110 | | | | The Summit | 17–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 34 | January 15, 1989 | Portland | W 111–108 | | | | Reunion Arena | 18–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 35 | January 18, 1989 | Denver | W 102–92 | | | | Reunion Arena | 19–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 36 | January 20, 1989 | @ L.A. Lakers | L 99–115 | | | | Great Western Forum | 19–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 37 | January 24, 1989 | @ Chicago | L 91–109 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 19–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 38 | January 25, 1989 | L.A. Clippers | W 117–98 | | | | Reunion Arena | 20–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 39 | January 27, 1989 | San Antonio | W 126–82 | | | | Reunion Arena | 21–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 40 | January 29, 1989 | L.A. Lakers | L 93–118 | | | | Reunion Arena | 21–19 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 41 | January 31, 1989 | Utah | L 84–99 | | | | Reunion Arena | 21–20 Dallas Mavericks February #00008B #008000 4 2 4 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 42 | February 3, 1989 | Phoenix | W 121–117 | | | | Reunion Arena | 22–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 43 | February 6, 1989 | @ L.A. Clippers | W 129–111 | | | | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 23–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 44 | February 7, 1989 | @ Portland | L 125–134 | | | | Memorial Coliseum | 23–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 45 | February 9, 1989 | @ Utah | W 94–87 | | | | Salt Palace | 24–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 46 | February 14, 1989 | L.A. Clippers | W 117–98 | | | | Reunion Arena | 25–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 47 | February 16, 1989 | Miami | W 93–80 | | | | Reunion Arena | 26–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 48 | February 18, 1989 | Houston | L 94–105 | | | | Reunion Arena | 26–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 49 | February 20, 1989 | @ San Antonio | W 105–93 | | | | HemisFair Arena | 27–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 50 | February 22, 1989 | @ Denver | L 106–109 | | | | McNichols Sports Arena | 27–23 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 51 | February 24, 1989 | Golden State | L 92–127 | | | | Reunion Arena | 27–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 52 | February 25, 1989 | Washington | W 127–93 | | | | Reunion Arena | 28–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 53 | February 27, 1989 | @ Atlanta | L 83–105 | | | | The Omni | 28–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 54 | February 28, 1989 | @ Miami | W 111–110 (OT) | | | | Miami Arena | 29–25 Dallas Mavericks March #00008B #008000 2 2 1 12 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 55 | March 3, 1989 | @ Boston | L 106–107 | | | | Boston Garden | 29–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 56 | March 4, 1989 | @ Washington | L 105–119 | | | | Capital Centre | 29–27 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 57 | March 6, 1989 | New Jersey | W 105–99 | | | | Reunion Arena | 30–27 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 58 | March 8, 1989 | Portland | W 99–92 | | | | Reunion Arena | 31–27 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 59 | March 10, 1989 | @ Houston | L 86–96 | | | | The Summit | 31–28 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 60 | March 11, 1989 | @ San Antonio | L 90–97 | | | | HemisFair Arena | 31–29 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 61 | March 13, 1989 | Milwaukee | L 95–111 | | | | Reunion Arena | 31–30 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 62 | March 15, 1989 | @ Golden State | L 100–113 | | | | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 31–31 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 63 | March 17, 1989 | @ L.A. Lakers | L 103–106 | | | | Great Western Forum | 31–32 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 64 | March 18, 1989 | @ Sacramento | L 90–100 | | | | ARCO Arena | 31–33 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 65 | March 20, 1989 | @ Portland | L 91–112 | | | | Memorial Coliseum | 31–34 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 66 | March 22, 1989 | @ L.A. Clippers | L 112–116 | | | | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 31–35 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 67 | March 24, 1989 | Denver | L 105–114 | | | | Reunion Arena | 31–36 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 68 | March 27, 1989 | @ Detroit | L 77–90 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 31–37 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 69 | March 28, 1989 | @ Cleveland | L 90–102 | | | | Richfield Coliseum | 31–38 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 70 | March 30, 1989 | @ New York | L 98–99 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 31–39 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 71 | March 31, 1989 | @ Indiana | W 105–102 | | | | Market Square Arena | 32–39 Dallas Mavericks April #00008B #008000 3 4 3 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 72 | April 2, 1989 | Miami | W 98–96 | | | | Reunion Arena | 33–39 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 73 | April 4, 1989 | @ Utah | L 80–95 | | | | Salt Palace | 33–40 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 74 | April 7, 1989 | Sacramento | W 115–102 | | | | Reunion Arena | 34–40 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 75 | April 8, 1989 | Seattle | L 90–114 | | | | Reunion Arena | 34–41 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 76 | April 10, 1989 | Indiana | L 103–110 | | | | Reunion Arena | 34–42 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 77 | April 12, 1989 | Phoenix | L 94–109 | | | | Reunion Arena | 34–43 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 78 | April 14, 1989 | @ San Antonio | W 118–110 | | | | HemisFair Arena | 35–43 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 79 | April 16, 1989 | Houston | L 112–114 (OT) | | | | Reunion Arena | 35–44 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 80 | April 18, 1989 | @ Miami | W 103–99 | | | | Miami Arena | 36–44 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 81 | April 21, 1989 | Utah | W 91–89 | | | | Reunion Arena | 37–44 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 82 | April 23, 1989 | @ Denver | W 113–96 | | | | McNichols Sports Arena | 38–44 DAL 1989 Player statistics Regular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameDerek HarperPG81 81 2,968 228 570 172 41 1,404 36.6 2.8 7.0 2.1 .5 17.3Rolando BlackmanSG 78 78 2,946 273 288 65 20 1,534 37.8 3.5 3.7 .8 .3 19.7Sam PerkinsPF 78 77 2,860 688 127 76 92 1,171 36.7 8.8 1.6 1.0 1.2 15.0Brad Davis basketballPG 78 4 1,395 108 242 48 18 497 17.9 1.4 3.1 .6 .2 6.4Terry TylerSF 70 11 1,057 209 40 24 39 386 15.1 3.0 .6 .3 .6 5.5Bill WenningtonC 65 9 1,074 286 46 16 35 300 16.5 4.4 .7 .2 .5 4.6James Donaldson basketballC 53 53 1,746 570 38 24 81 481 32.9 10.8 .7 .5 1.5 9.1Morlon WileyPG 51 1 408 47 76 25 6 111 8.0 .9 1.5 .5 .1 2.2Mark Aguirre†SF 44 44 1,529 235 189 29 29 953 34.8 5.3 4.3 .7 .7 21.7Detlef Schrempf†PF 37 1 845 166 86 24 9 353 22.8 4.5 2.3 .6 .2 9.5Uwe BlabC 37 0 208 44 12 3 13 68 5.6 1.2 .3 .1 .4 1.8Adrian Dantley†SF 31 25 1,081 153 78 20 7 628 34.9 4.9 2.5 .6 .2 20.3Herb Williams†C 30 20 903 197 36 15 54 199 30.1 6.6 1.2 .5 1.8 6.6Anthony Jones basketball, born 1962†SG 25 0 131 20 13 9 2 64 5.2 .8 .5 .4 .1 2.6Roy TarpleyPF 19 6 591 218 17 28 30 328 31.1 11.5 .9 1.5 1.6 17.3Steve Alford†PG 9 0 38 3 9 1 0 7 4.2 .3 1.0 .1 .0 .8 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Mavericks only. Transactions Trades February 15, 1989 To Dallas MavericksAdrian Dantley1991 1st round pick To Detroit PistonsMark Aguirre February 11, 1989 To Dallas MavericksHerb Williams To Indiana PacersDetlef Schrempf1990 2nd round pick Player Transactions Citation: 1988–89 Dallas Mavericks Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DAL/1989_transactions.html December 30, 2024 References See also 1988-89 NBA season Category:Dallas Mavericks seasons Dallas Dallas Dallas