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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 […]

The Kyrie Irving offseason saga is not over after Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade. Irving opted into his player option on Monday, which seemed to signify that he would stay in Brooklyn with Durant. Irving is one of the most dynamic guards in the NBA but has missed significant time over the […]

Jalen Brunson is widely expected to join the New York Knicks this offseason, after the two sides reportedly agreed to a four-year, $110 million deal ahead of free agency. With Brunson leaving town, rumors emerged that the Dallas Mavericks could become players in the Kyrie Irving trade market, which was given new life after Kevin […]

It’s now all but official. Jalen Brunson has decided to shun the Dallas Mavericks in favor of a reported $110 million, four-year deal with the New York Knicks. As a matter of fact, Brunson never even gave the Mavs a chance to make him an offer after the highly-coveted point guard decided to cancel his […]

It was reported on Wednesday that Jalen Brunson intended to meet with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of free agency. Well, this meeting never pushed through, and it is reportedly now just a matter of time before the highly-coveted guard ends up signing with the New York Knicks. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Brunson’s decision […]

The Draymond Green media tour is in full swing after the Golden State Warriors championship run, leaving hot takes and spicy barbs in its wake. The Warriors may have beaten the Boston Celtics to raise the Larry O’Brien trophy, but it’s their lingering beef against Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies that seems to be simmering throughout […]

Over the last week or two, rumors have been swirling that the New York Knicks are aggressively pursuing the Mavs’ Jalen Brunson. They even hired his father as one of the assistant coaches. Well, Brunson’s teammate Reggie Bullock chimed in on all of that talk. JB deserves everything coming his way, true hard worker and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in real danger of losing Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks without getting anything in return, and if they want to keep him, they have to pay BIG. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the only way the Mavs can keep Brunson is by matching the Knicks’ projected offer […]

After all the rumblings over the past few weeks, the expectation around the NBA is that Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson will be signing with the New York Knicks. However, another team is reportedly in play to sign the young guard: the Miami Heat. The Heat have been mentioned as a dark horse candidate to […]

The free agent market for center DeMarcus Cousins isn’t expected to be grandiose by any means. However, the big man is still just 31 years old and can provide a team with value. He grabbed over 5 rebounds per game in limited minutes with the Denver Nuggets during this past year. He also averaged 9 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off of a deep postseason run that saw them come up just short of an NBA Finals berth. Nonetheless, Dallas proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. But the Mavs have some work to do during the offseason. They need to add depth around […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are widely expected to bring in P.J. Tucker during NBA free agency. The hard-nosed veteran is expected to receive a big contract. That, coupled with the playing time he is going to command on the Sixers, is bad news for Matisse Thybule in particular. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk had a breakout campaign and is entering free agency. Monk is a young guard who has shown he can be a great scorer. He averaged a career-high in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and field goal percentage. While the Lakers missed the playoffs, Monk showed out. The 24-year-old averaged […]

The New York Knicks have been making a lot of moves to clear up cap space as they prepare to offer a massive bid for Dallas Mavericks free agent Jalen Brunson. If the 25-year-old ends up walking away from the Mavs, then they would obviously need to try and find a replacement for him. It […]

Despite the fact that Kyrie Irving already decided to opt-in to his deal with the Brooklyn Nets for next season, the trade rumors just won’t go away. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were supposedly the frontrunners to land Kyrie before he made his decision, but apparently, there were at least three other powerhouse […]

The headline for NBA free agency has been, surprisingly, how the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks are in a full-on war for Jalen Brunson. But apparently it’s gone beyond just a professional battle – there’s personal beef. According to Knicks beat reporter Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Mavs are particularly peeved over a move […]

With the New York Knicks reportedly set to offer Jalen Brunson a four-year, $100 million deal, one has to wonder what the Dallas Mavericks’ price point is for them to back out of the race. Apparently, there is a specific number. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the highest amount the Mavs are willing to […]

In a rather unsurprising move, the New York Knicks made a trade with the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday to pave the way for their rumored Jalen Brunson signing. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Knicks are trading center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Pistons, unloading $19 million in salary in the […]

There is real threat the Dallas Mavericks could lose Jalen Brunson in free agency, but by the looks of it, the team has no one to blame but themselves. The New York Knicks are increasingly likely to land Brunson when free agency opens on Thursday night, with the team reportedly ready to offer him a […]

The New York Knicks are widely expected to sign Jalen Brunson in free agency, and apparently, part of their pitch to lure the guard away from the Dallas Mavericks is Luka Doncic’s status with the team. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, the Knicks are offering Brunson to be a full-time point guard and […]

If the latest rumors are to be believed, it looks like the New York Knicks have surpassed the Dallas Mavericks in the chase to sign Jalen Brunson in free agency. After their playoffs exit, the Mavs expressed confidence they can re-sign Brunson to a new deal as the guard becomes an unrestricted free agent. Dallas […]

Basketball never stops for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic — and so are rumors about him potentially teaming up in the NBA with fellow Slovenian Goran Dragic. Doncic and Dragic, who are currently in Europe, representing Slovenia in the World Cup qualifiers, were asked after one of their games about the idea of playing together […]

The Dallas Mavericks were able to swing big in acquiring Christian Wood to team up with Luka Doncic earlier in the offseason. But they may be on the verge of taking an equally huge loss in Jalen Brunson. With the New York Knicks making it common knowledge that they’re moving heaven and earth to sign […]

The Golden State Warriors are determined to keep their key players that helped them win the 2022 NBA championship, and that includes Gary Payton II. However, that doesn’t mean they are the only ones interested in their players. For one, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks are interested in GPII–but they […]