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Fresh off a surprise run to the 2022 Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks already have a lot going for them. Surrounding Luka Doncic with more quality talent during the NBA offseason will be key for Dallas. In the hopes of building on this year’s success and capturing championship gold next season, the Mavs will […]

During the 2021-22 season, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got off to a slow start and was largely criticized for being out of shape when he headed to camp. This time around, the Slovenian sensation is certainly not letting that happen again. Doncic went viral over the weekend after photos of his rather slim physique […]

The New York Knicks are already the biggest threats to the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to keep Jalen Brunson, and by the looks of it, the ‘Bockers have a high chance to land the rising star guard. Aside from the fact that the Knicks just hired Brunson’s dad as an assistant coach, the Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has some high praises for Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero, who went no. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. After helping Slovenia beat Italy in their exhibition game on Saturday, the Mavs playmaker spoke about Banchero and shared his belief that the youngster will thrive in the NBA. “I […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a banner 2021-22. In Luka Doncic’s fourth season and with a roster that could have been assembled much better, the Mavs made the Western Conference Finals. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, winning two playoff rounds marks a significant accomplishment for Dallas. But the Mavericks are still a long way […]

While some fans might be concerned about Luka Doncic playing for Slovenia instead of working out and using the offseason to rest, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t seem to have any problem with it. That much is clear after the Mavs boss tweeted his support and excitement for Doncic when the superstar guard participated […]

Jalen Brunson is coming off of a breakout campaign, making him a high-end target for many teams in free agency. The Dallas Mavericks guard is a dynamic scorer, which he showcased throughout the Mavs playoff run. The 25-year-old guard averaged 21.6 points per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from […]

The New York Knicks remain the biggest threat to the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to keep Jalen Brunson, and according to the latest reports, the ‘Bockers are ready to go all-out just to sign him. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report shared in the latest episode of his podcast that the Knicks are ready to […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic played for Slovenia in an exhibition game against Italy on Saturday, and it’s safe to say he’s in the best condition of his life. The Mavs playmaker didn’t waste his time this offseason after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the West Finals, immediately putting in the work to […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a great run to the Western Conference Finals this season. Despite dropping to the eventual champions Golden State Warriors, the season can be labeled a success. However, not to be outdone by the players and the coaching staff, the front office also wants to have a good summer – and they […]

With his trade to the Houston Rockets now official, Boban Marjanovic has nothing but love and appreciation for the Dallas Mavericks and their fan base. Marjanovic was sent to the Rockets alongside Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke and Sterling Brown as part of the Christian Wood deal. The Mavs also dealt the no. 26 pick in […]

With his trade to the Dallas Mavericks now official, Christian Wood has finally broken his silence about the deal and his departure from the Houston Rockets after two seasons with the team. Wood released statement thanking the Rockets and the city of Houston for his short but productive stint with the franchise. Since he’ll stay […]

The New York Knicks are clearly looking to make big moves in the 2022 NBA free agency. They traded away numerous draft picks and clear up cap space during the NBA Draft to possibly make big moves to sign a star veteran or two. It is a risky move, as there is no guarantee the […]

A bidding war is brewing for Mavs restricted free agent Jalen Brunson. After breaking out in the NBA playoffs, Brunson’s value exploded ahead of negotiations for a new contract. Now, Dallas must compete with other franchises to retain the services of the 25-year-old guard. Although the Mavs are serious about bringing back Brunson, the New […]

The Dallas Mavericks have made their selection in the 2022 NBA draft, taking a flier on Jaden Hardy with the 37th overall pick. The 19-year-old prospect has one of the highest upsides of the draft, offering a low-risk gamble in the latter half of the first round. The Kings originally held the 37th overall pick […]

After a drama-filled regular season with Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, why should the offseason be any different? It all started when a report emerged that Irving is seeking a long-term contract while the Nets, understandably, would like a more short-term deal, given the star guard’s unpredictable nature. It turns out that the Nets […]

Right now, it feels like Kyrie Irving is being linked to every other team in the NBA. It sounds like the Dallas Mavericks are joining in on the fun. According to a report by Ric Bucher of FOX Sports, a potential partnership between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas has emerged as a possibility. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a tremendous season where they made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals, only to fall short to the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs have already improved their roster even more as well, acquiring Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood last week to bolster their frontcourt. Now, […]

When Tracy McGrady looks at Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, he sees the future face of the NBA. The Slovenian wonderboy just has that huge impact and “it” factor that screams he’s next. The NBA icon revealed as much in his latest appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, heaping praise on the Mavs star and […]

Coming off a highly productive year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony continued to reinvent himself in a bench role. He averaged 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. He may not be the superstar talent he once was but in the […]

The Houston Rockets traded Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and four players: Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke and Sterling Brown. What do the Rockets have in store for these four players? Well, it looks like Boban might be the only one who sticks […]

Unlike the 2021 offseason when he spent his days resting after playing in the Olympics, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is not wasting his time this 2022. Just weeks after getting eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the West Finals, Doncic immediately got back to work to maintain his conditioning. And by the looks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be entering the new season with a clean slate. The arrival of new head coach Darvin Ham spells a new era for LeBron James and Co., which also includes a bit of an overhaul with the coaching staff. According to Lakers team insider Brad Turner of the Los Angeles […]

One of the best series we all witnessed in this year’s playoffs went down in the second round between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. After a hard-fought seven-game war, it was the Mavs who prevailed, en route to booking their spot in the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. As it […]

The Dallas Mavericks might be opting in for another Slovenian reunion featuring Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic. As the leaguewide focus rapidly shifts to next week's draft and the June 30 start of free agency, sources say Dallas — while prioritizing its need for more wing help — does intend to explore the possibility of […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move by acquiring Christian Wood from the Houston Rockets via a trade. The Mavs shocked the NBA world by making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals this season. Luka Doncic had a tremendous campaign, ascending to an even more highly regarded superstar. The 23-year-old averaged 31.7 […]

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 […]