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The Utah Jazz have made some franchise-altering decisions this offseason. Highlighted by the Rudy Gobert deal and with a potential Donovan Mitchell trade looming, the franchise is set for a full rebuild. While Mitchell and Gobert are the two players set to bring the largest return, they may not be the only players on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have taken a big hit this offseason, and they have two main areas to address. Slovenian stud Luka Doncic has developed into one of the finest superstars in the NBA over the past three years. Rightfully so, the Mavs honored him with a sizable five-year contract deal in 2021. After that, the […]

Luka Doncic is fresh off of an incredible 2021-2022 NBA season that saw him lead the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals. Doncic finish the season with over 28 points per game, and right around 9 rebounds and assists per contest. There is no question that Luka is one of the best players in […]

The Utah Jazz could be making more roster-altering moves after trading away star center Rudy Gobert. Gobert was sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. This gives Utah the assets to retool its roster for a brighter future. Star […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks go head-to-head in Vegas! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Bucks prediction and pick.   It’s been a rough summer for the Mavs as they are (0-3) in this tournament. With this being their final game for both teams, it proves to be a crucial […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban couldn’t be any more excited about the addition of Christian Wood to the team, especially as he pairs up with Luka Doncic. The Mavs made a move for Wood this offseason, trading a slew of players and the no. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to obtain the services […]

Goran Dragic was largely expected to sign with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, so it came as a shock to the everyone when the Slovenian playmaker agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls. Apparently, however, it was Dragic who passed on the Mavs. The Mavs got a ton of backlash for missing out on […]

When the Dallas Mavericks acquired both Christian Wood and JaVale McGee this offseason, many thought the two will be starting together alongside Luka Doncic. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Jason Kidd has said before that Spencer Dinwiddie is going to replace Jalen Brunson in the starting lineup, while McGee is set to […]

The New York Knicks have officially signed Jalen Brunson, though it is worth noting that the Dallas Mavericks apparently made several attempts to get something back in return for him. Of course those efforts failed, as the Mavs had little leverage to begin with. According to Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs […]

Did the Dallas Mavericks take a step back in 2022 NBA free agency after losing Jalen Brunson? The Dallas Mavericks weren’t expected to make a significant splash in this summer’s free agency. They were limited in what they could accomplish since the team already exceeded the cap limit. Still, there were steps they could do […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have to tone down their bench celebrations a bit when the 2022-23 season rolls in, especially with the NBA Competition Committee planning some big changes on bench decorum punishment. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the committee is working on some rule changes for the upcoming season, highlighted by a […]

Everyone is on pins and needles to see where the Brooklyn Nets will trade Kevin Durant. It has generated a ton of buzz for the team as well as the NBA as a whole. Recently, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was asked about star players requesting trades and his answer was all about the buzz. […]

Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson couldn’t be more different from each other. Both the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans stars are great players in their own right. However, their play styles are like night and day: Doncic is methodical and slow-paced, while Zion attacks with ferocity and speed. Don’t tell that to the […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks fans can officially consider the Kyrie Irving-to-Mavs talks dead after it was revealed that the team has no interest at all in the Brooklyn Nets star. The Mavs had been linked with Irving after Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that they were one of the “several suitors” for the […]

With Jalen Brunson still unsigned by the New York Knicks, the possibility of working with the Dallas Mavericks for a sign-and-trade deal popped up recently. However, it no longer appears the ‘Bockers need the Mavs. Brunson agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal with the Knicks, spurning a Mavs team that reportedly offered less than […]

Jaden Hardy has his fair share of doubters, but the Dallas Mavericks rookie is not focusing too much on what they say. Instead, he is doing his best to reach the level he knows he can achieve. The Mavs youngster balled out in his Summer League debut for the Mavs, putting up 28 points, four […]

Christian Wood is ecstatic that the Dallas Mavericks drafted Jaden Hardy this 2022. After the youngster’s impressive Summer League debut, the new Mavs big man is convinced the team got a massive steal. While the Mavs’ Summer League team eventually lost to the Chicago Bulls in overtime on Friday, Hardy did show the goods and […]

Mark Cuban has no hard feelings towards Jalen Brunson after the 25-year-old point guard opted to sign with the New York Knicks via free agency. Cuban admitted that Brunson never gave the Mavs a chance to make him an offer, but the billionaire team owner understands that at the end of the day, the NBA […]

While Jalen Brunson is gone, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is not one bit worried about his departure. In fact, he sees the benefit of getting Spencer Dinwiddie as a starter. Speaking with ESPN, the Mavs head coach shared his excitement about fielding a taller starting lineup. Christian Wood and JaVale McGee come in […]

The New York Knicks made no secret of their sensational pursuit of Jalen Brunson. In the end, the Knicks prevailed and they got their man. This came out to the tune of a $104 million contract for four years — an amount that New York was more than willing to shell out for the 25-year-old […]

Luka Doncic is a young player. It’s easy to forget, but the Dallas Mavericks star is still just 23 years old. He’s got a lot of gas left in his proverbial tank left. Still, though, fans and the organization would want him to take it easy on his body at times. For that reason, Mavs […]

After a tremendous season with the Dallas Mavericks, Jalen Brunson took a $110 million deal from the New York Knicks and left Luka Doncic for the Big Apple. You can’t exactly blame him, however, because Brunson now gets the chance to be a starting point guard for a storied franchise, although they’re not exactly a […]

The Kyrie Irving trade market has been a key fixture of the 2022 NBA offseason. The sense that he could get traded has grown, especially after Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Teams with championship ambitions like the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks seem like ideal trade destinations. However, it will have […]

The Dallas Mavericks got one of the steals of the 2022 NBA Draft when they traded for Jaden Hardy during draft night. Now, they are making sure they can keep him long term. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs are expected to sign Hardy to a multi-year deal this week. In fact, they […]

The New York Knicks’ intentions with Jalen Brunson were clear as soon as the 2021-2022 season came to an end. There were a significant number of reports that the Knicks were gearing up to offer the guard a substantial contract. However, New York is now under fire for reported tampering, per NBC Sports. The Dallas Mavericks […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t help but react and share a pun about his viral Kareem Abdul-Jabbar impersonation over the weekend. Doncic made rounds on social media after helping Slovenia beat Sweden, 84-81, in their FIBA World Cup qualifier on Sunday. One specific play got the attention of Mavs supporters and NBA fans in […]

The Dallas Mavericks had an impressive 2021-22 season. The Mavs created an identity and, led by the strong play of Luka Doncic, made it to the Western Conference Finals. The 23-year-old still is early in his career arc and has cemented himself as the face of the franchise. Even with Doncic in hand, Dallas has […]

NBA free agency hasn’t been very kind to the Dallas Mavericks of late. One of the biggest deals in the market involved Jalen Brunson, who decided to turn his back on the Mavs to sign with the New York Knicks on a massive new deal. This, along with a few other developments that have not […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost an integral part of their roster when Jalen Brunson decided to sign with the New York Knicks via free agency. The Mavs lost a major piece in their Luka Doncic-led backcourt, and they will need to somehow replace Brunson’s production for the upcoming season. In this respect, the Mavs have reportedly […]

After Dirk Nowitzki and his family watched and supported Luka Doncic and Slovenia in their FIBA World Cup qualifier against Sweden on Sunday, the young playmaker made sure to show his appreciation for the Dallas Mavericks legend. As the Nowitzki family was heading out of the arena after seeing Slovenia win 84-81, Doncic ran, caught […]

Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki have grown really close together. The latter has been a sort of mentor to the Dallas Mavericks star during his first few years in the league. The two are close enough that they can take some playful shots at each other without really offending each other. Take, for example, this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been “actively engaged” with the Brooklyn Nets in trade talks for Kyrie Irving. However, as it appears, they aren’t the only ones interested. In an interview with The Rally, NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic mentioned that Irving has “several suitors,” which includes the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. […]

In a move that was widely expected for months, Jalen Brunson opted to leave the Dallas Mavericks and take his talents to the New York Knicks in free agency. The two sides agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal on Thursday. Brunson leaves the Mavericks with plenty of respect and admiration for the organization. On […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a rather eventful offseason so far. Despite losing Jalen Brunson to free agency, the team made massive improvements to their front court position. The additions of Christian Wood and JaVale McGee will hopefully bolster the positions that were a massive liability for Dallas last season. After their major moves, the […]

The Dallas Mavericks wasted no time making major moves to improve their roster. Off the heels of a 2022 Western Conference Finals run, the team addressed their biggest issue: the frontcourt. They acquired Christian Wood from the Rockets in a trade, and then JaVale McGee during free agency. The winning culture seems to have already […]

It is difficult to understate the importance of a glue guy. Although their impact is virtually nonexistent on the court, keeping the energy high on the bench and in the locker room is crucial for a team’s success. Glue guys are a central factor in a team’s synergy, and a team’s synergy is critical for […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost Jalen Brunson in 2022 NBA Free Agency after the guard inked a deal with the New York Knicks. However, the Mavs signed JaVale McGee to a 3-year, $20 million dollar deal. McGee obviously isn’t the same player as Brunson and this wouldn’t quality as a replacement. But signing a veteran like […]

After weeks of headlines linking Dallas Mavericks free agent guard Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks, the deed has finally been done. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Jalen Brunson has officially agreed to leave the Mavs to sign a gargantuan $104 million contract with the Knicks: Free agent guard Jalen Brunson has […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of cap room available after reports emerged pertaining to Jalen Brunson’s decision to sign with the New York Knicks. This is going to be a tough pill to swallow for the Mavs, but they will need to move on. Right now, they’re doing just that, with their first free […]