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The Houston Rockets executed a blockbuster trade on Wednesday night, sending center Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the no. 26 pick in the NBA Draft along with Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke and Sterling Brown. The Rockets moved on from Wood’s $14.3 million salary cap hit while freeing up the […]

It didn’t take long for the Dallas Mavericks to make their major offseason move after bowing out just short of the NBA Finals. They didn’t look far and wide for a trade partner either, consummating a deal with their in-state rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood. In exchange for shipping Christian Wood to […]

Just weeks after the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention, they’ve made their big move of the offseason. The best part is it didn’t cost them much, either. The Mavs swung a trade with their crosstown rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood, giving up a relatively modest package consisting of a late […]

On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world. The Rockets agreed to trade power forward Christian Wood to the Mavs in exchange for Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss and the 26th overall pick in the NBA Draft. The move adds a big piece to the puzzle for […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck big for a center in Christian Wood, netting Luka Doncic as frontcourt running mate via trade that could do some serious damage come postseason time. But the move also comes at the expense of beloved giant Boban Marjanovic, who was a part of the trade package that brought Wood over to […]

The Dallas Mavericks addressed their biggest problem from the 2021-22 season with the Christian Wood trade, and based on early evidence, the big man and Luka Doncic could be a match made in basketball heaven. While it’s easy to overlook Wood when talking about the best big men in the NBA today, there is no […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world on Wednesday night. It’s been reported that the Mavs are trading with the Houston Rockets for the talented power forward, Christian Wood. This is a blockbuster move that appeared to come out of nowhere. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Mavs are finalizing the deal with the […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is better than both Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, at least if you ask Stephen A. Smith. Never mind that Luka carried the Mavericks all the way to the Western Conference Finals. It doesn’t matter that Jokic became NBA Most […]

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks both have a pick late in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. But because of their current roster situations and the bloated payrolls associated with them, both teams are looking to trade their first-rounders, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.  The Warriors have the No. […]

This NBA offseason is a huge one for the Washington Wizards. Star guard Bradley Beal, who has emerged as an All-Star caliber player in Washington, has an uncertain future. Beal has a player option on his contract. If he opts in, he’s eligible for a new contract that could pay him as much as $250 […]

New York has had it rough over the past few offseasons. It seems like every year, the Knicks have a new master plan to become a title contender, only for those ambitions to wash away due to factors beyond control. The latest saga of this story involved Dallas Mavericks star Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who averaged […]

After Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins posterized Luka Doncic during the West Finals, it’s his daughter this time who dunked on the Dallas Mavericks star. Following the Warriors‘ Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, Wiggins was spotted sharing a moment with his daughter to celebrate. What turned the heads of the […]

The Utah Jazz are now the last remaining team in the NBA that has yet to appoint a new head coach for the 2022-23 season. This is, of course, under the assumption that no other coach gets fired between now and October. The Jazz are in the process of interviewing their candidates after Quin Snyder […]

It’s no secret that the Dallas Mavericks could use an upgrade in their frontcourt this summer. It is clear that the Mavs are in the market for a new center, but at this point, it appears that they are unwilling to break the bank. New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has made headlines of […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is one of the most polarizing superstars in the NBA. His brilliance was on full display during the NBA Playoffs, although the Mavs fell short of their aspirations after losing to the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Nevertheless, other stars in the league certainly appreciate what Luka is capable of […]

The Dallas Mavericks emerged as one of the biggest pleasant surprises in the NBA this season. The Mavs finished the regular season on a hot streak and rose to 4th place in the West with a record of 52-30. They carried this momentum into the playoffs and knocked off the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns. […]

After having arguably his most successful season with the Dallas Mavericks this past season, Luka Doncic now hopes to lead his national team in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. As it turns out, however, the Mavs superstar is facing a major snag with regard to his intention to represent the Slovenian national squad this summer. […]

The resignation of Quin Snyder from his head coaching gig with the Utah Jazz means a lot of things for the franchise, which is already having one of the most intriguing offseasons in the NBA. Among them is the Jazz now being in the market for Snyder’s replacement. There are a number of names being […]

Right as the Phoenix Suns were falling apart against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals, they were apparently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, according to Sam Amick and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. While there was only one player out of the six individuals (also an assistant coach and support staff) who tested […]

Before Goran Dragic signed with the Brooklyn Nets late in the 2021-22 season, there were tons of rumors that he may join Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. There is still the possibility we see a Doncic-Dragic reunion on the Mavs in the future, but this time, the two will reunite on the international stage. Dragic […]

If they were giving out an MVP award for the entire playoffs, Luka Doncic would probably be the odds on favorite to win it. The Dallas Mavericks were the only team in the conference finals not to have multiple All-Star caliber players and yet they were among the last four standing, thanks in no small […]

Jalen Brunson is about to be a very rich man. The 25-year-old had an amazing season with the Dallas Mavericks and it now sounds like the Mavs are going to reward him with a highly lucrative contract extension. Even Luka Doncic is going to be shocked by the figures being thrown around with regard to […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a surprising run to the Western Conference Finals behind the mind-boggling play of Luka Doncic. Doncic and the Mavs were not expected to make it far, as they don’t have the same star power as other teams in the West. While Doncic doesn’t have a solidified star, the players around him […]

When Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges and the Phoenix Suns went up 2-0 against the Dallas Mavericks in their playoffs series, everybody thought they would be cruising to the West Finals. However, things changed after that as Luka Doncic and co. came back to win in seven games. Appearing on the latest episode of JJ Redick’s […]

Weeks after the Phoenix Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference semi-finals, Mikal Bridges opened up about the disaster they experienced and its massive impact on the team. Bridges admitted he was embarrassed after the loss, noting that it will surely be talked upon in the years to come, […]

DeShawn Stevenson played just one full season with the Dallas Mavericks. Incidentally, this was during the 2010-11 season which was the year Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs to a historic title win over LeBron James and his Miami Heat Big 3. Right now, though, Stevenson has made the rather shocking decision to auction off his […]

The New York Knicks aren’t exactly being subtle. Just because they hired Jalen Brunson’s father as an assistant coach, though, doesn’t mean the Dallas Mavericks are any more concerned about losing the free agent guard to New York in free agency. One day after the Knicks added Rick Brunson to Tom Thibodeau’s coaching staff, veteran […]

The New York Knicks have clearly been interested in Dallas Mavericks star Jalen Brunson, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. Their latest move could persuade the guard to potentially come to the Big Apple next season. The Knicks have hired his father, Rick Brunson, as one of their new assistants. He previously coached […]

After failing to advance to the 2022 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are turning their attention to their to-do list for the offseason. Undoubtedly one of the top items on that is the retention of pending free agent guard, Jalen Brunson, who has long gotten the attention of the New York Knicks. However, their prospects […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t exactly the most desirable team in the MLB right now. Perhaps this is exactly why Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants nothing to do with the franchise. Cuban’s name was recently dragged into a Twitter conversation wherein it was suggested that the Mavs owner could solve the issues surrounding the Pirates […]

The Dallas Mavericks simply came up short against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. However, Mavs owner Mark Cuban believes they could have had a better fighting chance if they were not missing Tim Hardaway Jr. Cuban is not making any excuses about the loss. The Warriors made it clear to the […]

With the Golden State Warriors finishing the Western Conference Finals in just five games and the Boston Celtics-Miami Heat series going the distance, Steve Kerr and his men got an extra day of rest. Sure enough, the veteran head coach is happy about that. The Warriors barely had time to breathe throughout the first three […]

After taking the entire basketball world by complete surprise and making a memorable run to the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks now find themselves just a few steps away from true title contention. During the 2022 NBA offseason, the Mavs are hoping to acquire another superstar to play alongside Luka Doncic. One name that’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks were right at the doorstep of contending for the NBA championship. Luka Doncic was arguably the best player in the postseason, not only with his individual excellence but also through the superstar gravity he draws as the primary focal point of the Mavs’ attack. But if there’s one thing that was evident […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t be any prouder after witnessing Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the Champions League final on Sunday. The Mavs guard started his professional career as a hooper with Real Madrid, so it isn’t a surprise he was all-out in his support of the club as its football team fought in […]

The Dallas Mavericks head into the 2022 offseason with one clear goal: get Luka Doncic more help. While the Slovenian youngster powered the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals, it was quite clear that they are lacking another scorer and rim protector after falling to the Golden State Warriors in five games. Of course right […]

The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up their 2021-22 campaign by reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011. After failing to topple the star-studded Golden State Warriors, the Mavericks fans have been thinking and imagining possible players to bolster their roster. One name that has been circulating as a trade rumor destination for […]

One thing you cannot discredit top draft prospect Chet Holmgren for is his supreme confidence. The former Gonzaga standout had an encounter with Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic right after the Mavs were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, and apparently, Holmgren thought it was a great time to hit […]

There are plenty of ways to describe this Dallas Mavericks team. Tenacious, hard fighter, talented, brimming with potential. After their hard-fought series against the Golden State Warriors, it feels like any positive adjective can be used to accurately describe them. However, one player on the team went on a rather… different path when it comes […]