Dallas Mavericks Articles - Page 139

Mavs superstar Luka Doncic is in for a massive payday this offseason, with the team expected to offer him a five-year, $202 million extension. However, he won’t be signing it until the Tokyo Olympics end where he’s currently medal-chasing with Slovenia, per Marc Stein. Luka Doncic will soon formally land a five-year, $202 million contract […]

The Dallas Mavericks initially intend to pursue Kyle Lowry in free agency, but they seem to be having some change of plans. The Miami Heat have been rumored to be the front-runners in signing Lowry in free agency, which is why the Mavs are reportedly shifting their focus on their other targets instead, per NBA […]

Gilbert Arenas is confident Luka Doncic can lead Slovenia to Olympic gold. However, while discussing the greatness of the Dallas Mavericks star, he couldn’t help but mock the Mavs’ roster. During his recent presser in the Big 3, former NBA star and now Enemies head coach Gilbert Arenas was asked if he believes Doncic can […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to a ton of players over the course of the past few weeks as NBA free agency talks have swirled at their peak. Well, the Mavs need to do something to please superstar Luka Doncic, and it turns out they are close to one move that will definitely bring […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are coming off another first-round series loss. It is clear that Doncic needs more help in order for the Mavs to reach the next level, and it looks like this might just come in the form of one particular player from the Golden State Warriors. According to Jake Fischer […]

Lou Williams can still fill up the cup. The 34-year-old guard and three-time recipient of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is coming off a split season between the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers. He finished the regular season averaging a combined 11.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox is not letting the latest accusations against him and his family go unnoticed. Apparently, according to Twitter users, Fox’s dad sent out a tweet (which has since been deleted) disagreeing with the team’s selection of Davion Mitchell in the 2021 NBA Draft. The said tweet didn’t sit well with some […]

The Dallas Mavericks traded Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics, and the general belief is they made the move to improve their chance on landing Kyle Lowry in free agency. Boston is absorbing Richardson’s $11.6 million contract through their trade exception from the Gordon Hayward deal. In turn, it helps the Mavs clear cap space. […]

Just a day after the 2021 NBA Draft concluded, the trades continue to happen throughout the league. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks are sending swingman Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics: The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing trading G/F Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Richardson is […]

The Dallas Mavericks head into the upcoming 2021 NBA free agency with one goal in mind: surround star Luka Doncic with the best talent available. The cries for “Luka needs help” were already ringing out during the Mavericks’ 2021 Western Conference First Round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Even though Doncic had his way […]

The Dallas Mavericks know they’re not yet a top-tier contender in the NBA Western Conference. If they want to become an elite team, the Mavs need an equation-changing move in the offseason to help superstar Luka Doncic and new head coach Jason Kidd. The offseason rumor mill — in full flight just before the 2021 […]

Lionel Hollins is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff, according to The Athletic. Hollins had been a key assistant on Frank Vogel’s staff for the past two seasons. He helped lead the Lakers to the NBA championship in 2019-20. According to Marc Stein, the Lakers will promote assistant Mike Penberthy […]

With Kawhi Leonard likely to stay in LA, the Dallas Mavericks have shifted their focus elsewhere. The Mavs will be looking to strengthen their roster around superstar Luka Doncic and that comes down to adding a free agent who can also score and facilitate at a high level. According to Marc Stein’s Substack, that seems […]

After a first-round exit again from the Los Angeles Clippers for consecutive seasons, The Dallas Mavericks are back on the drawing board heading into the offseason. Rumors have been swirling around the league that the Mavs have been exploring trade scenarios involving swingman Josh Richardson who has an $11.4 million player option this summer, per […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hiring head coach of Fenerbahçe and former Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as Jason Kidd’s top assistant, as per Marc Stein. Maybe this is a good thing for Luka Doncic and the Mavs as a whole. The Mavericks are nearing agreement to secure former Suns coach Igor Kokoskov, their top target, […]

Luka Doncic has been a one-man wrecking crew for the Dallas Mavericks through three seasons. But every Mavs fan knows that he needs more help if they want to advance further in the NBA playoffs. Could they swing a move this offseason? That’s exactly what the rumors indicate, as the Mavs are reportedly eyeing first […]

Less than a week after winning his first-ever NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has switched his mood to get the off-season grind going. The two-time MVP knows that a lot of great superstars have paved the way for him and Giannis channelled a few of these iconic NBA champions in his latest […]

Previous reports have suggested that Toronto Raptors veteran Kyle Lowry could be on his way to Hollywood with the Los Angeles Lakers showing serious interest in the six-time All-Star. As it turns out, however, Lowry himself might not be too inclined to joining LeBron James right now. According to Matt Moore of Action Network, Lowry’s […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a historic debut in the Tokyo Olympics, and his new Mavs coach Jason Kidd couldn’t be more proud. Doncic led his native Slovenia to a 118-110 win in their Olympic opener against Argentina. The Mavs star was unstoppable throughout the contest, finishing with a game-high 48 points on top […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic picks up where he left off and explodes for 17 huge points in the opening quarter of his Olympic debut. The Slovenian was absolutely cooking in the game’s first ten minutes against Argentina, scoring 17 of his country’s 32 points to give Slovenia an eight-point margin after the first quarter. […]

Cade Cunningham is poised to take over the reins of the franchise that will draft him on July 29th. But that wouldn’t have been a future scenario if not for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki and Cunningham aren’t tight. They’re probably not acquaintances either. However, the Mavs icon served as Cunningham’s basketball hero while […]

After spending the past three seasons in Dallas and playing a huge part on the Mavericks as Luka Doncic’s backcourt mate, Tim Hardaway Jr. may be looking for a new home this offseason. Even though the Mavs will do all they can to bring him back, the opportunity to explore free agency may be all […]

Following a standout 2020-2021 NBA season where they shocked many by clinching a playoff berth, the New York Knicks now head into the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft with plenty of expectations to improve the team. And it could begin with a draft-day trade for Cleveland Cavaliers’ rising star Collin Sexton. For the moment, the Knicks […]

The comparisons between Cade Cunningham and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic are nothing new, and for the projected no. 1 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, those assessments are not wrong. Speaking to the media ahead of the July 29 NBA Draft, Cunningham talked about the NBA player comparisons he has heard and acknowledged the […]

Chris Paul came THIS close to winning that elusive championship. The Phoenix Suns point guard played a helluva postseason but ultimately fell short against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. All year long, Paul proved his doubters wrong in leading the Suns to the second-best overall record in the regular season. Come […]

Robbing a bank would entail lots of time, resources, and planning to pull off. If done properly, one would be millions of dollars richer at the end of this ordeal. But for one guy attending the recent Dallas Card Show, his idea of getting rich involved one of the hobby’s holy grails — a valuable […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has always been one to be extremely vocal in the world of social media. The Mavs owner has advocated for a lot of things and now is advocating for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Tuesday, Cuban offered Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley a perfect opportunity— as long as he receives […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis took a lot of heat for his poor performance in the playoffs as Luka Doncic’s sidekick. Porzingis too often felt like a non-factor, floating around the perimeter and struggling to make an impact on the defensive end as the Mavs suffered a seven-game series loss to the Los Angeles […]

New Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd sure knows how to pump up Mavs fans even more. In his latest message for all MFFLs, Kidd advised the diehard supporters to prepare their voice for the 2021-22 season. Why you ask? Because there will be a “lot of wins coming.” Coach Kidd’s got an assignment for […]

Following a productive season with the New York Knicks, Nerlens Noel is set to be a free agent this summer and will be looking to sign a new deal in the 2021 NBA offseason. With a rather dry market for centers, Noel definitely should be able to cash out on a new team that’s in […]

New general manager Nico Harrison knows what the Dallas Mavericks’ problem is: overreliance on Luka Doncic. This is the reason why the Mavs will look to resolve that issue heading to the 2021-22 season. When asked whether the Mavs will benefit from Luka not initiating, Harrison emphasized that they would always want to have the […]

One of the biggest decisions the Dallas Mavericks need to make this offseason is with regards to the future of Kristaps Porzingis. Several fans and experts alike think his time with the Mavs has come to an end and urge the franchise to trade him. However, for new general manager Nico Harrison, that doesn’t seem […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young just got some ink done. The 22-year-old quickly took to Twitter to share his new piece, and it unsurprisingly garnered quite a significant amount of reactions on social media. What we could not help but notice, though, is how Young’s new tat has a massive connection to Dallas Mavericks stud […]

Luka Doncic is one of the best players on the planet. The Dallas Mavericks star was the preseason favorite for the 2020-21 NBA MVP award and was named to the All-NBA first team this season. But apparently, not everyone is on the Doncic hype train just yet. A certain Twitter user went on an impassioned […]

Much has been made about the relationship between Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Rumor has it that these two Mavs studs just don’t get along. ESPN’s NBA insider Stephen A. Smith just added more fuel to this flame by doubling down on the rumored beef between Doncic and Porzingis. Smith even went […]

There is no doubt that the Golden State Warriors dynasty from a couple of years back will go down in history as one of the most dominant teams that ever took the court. As it turns out, however, Dwight Howard could have actually destroyed that dynasty even before it started. This is exactly what former Dubs […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been lauded by many over the past year, and now he can add Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki to his long list of admirers, with an NBA 2K22 twist involved. On Wednesday, it was announced that Luka Doncic will be the cover star for the NBA 2K22 video game. Huge […]

Jason Kidd was introduced as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Kidd comes over from the Los Angeles Lakers where he had been an assistant coach on Frank Vogel’s staff. It’s another opportunity for Kidd to get into the head coaching ranks after past stops with the Nets and Bucks. The […]

Dallas Mavericks Shooting Guard Luka Doncic graces the NBA 2K22 cover as this year’s cover athlete. Luka Doncic will be appearing solo in this year’s NBA 2K22 cover for the game’s Standard Edition. The game’s Standard Edition will include only the base game, with no additional benefits. NBA 2K22 will come out on September 10, 2021, simultaneously on all platforms. It […]