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The new Dallas Mavs head coach Jason Kidd has had an interesting journey so far in his coaching career. After serving as an elite point guard in the NBA, Kidd has been on a roller coaster as far as coaching goes. His longest tenure as a head coach so far is with the Milwaukee Bucks, […]

Luka Doncic secured another bag as he officially signed a five-year extension with the Dallas Mavericks worth a whopping $207 million. According to various reports, Doncic said there was zero doubt that he would extend his stay with the Mavericks. There’s no denying that Doncic is now the face of the Mavericks and arguably, even […]

The Dallas Mavericks were recently reported as a potential suitor for Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen as they try to add more talent around Luka Doncic, and Marc Stein is again confirming that interest. However, the Mavs’ best opportunity to acquire Markkanen is through an $11 million trade exception, and the young big […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is the proud owner of a five-year, $207 million contract extension. The Mavs star was always expected to sign this extension, but some tension in the organization that was reported earlier in the offseason left some questions about his long-term future in Dallas. Now, though, Doncic is all smiles and […]

Goran Dragic finds himself in a state of limbo after getting traded to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade. The Raptors tried to find a third team to send Dragic to as part of the deal, but no other team wanted to part with draft capital for a player who might […]

Kyle Lowry is now ready to get to work with the Miami Heat after agreeing to a three-year deal worth $85 million. Lowry still chose the Heat despite a $90 million dollar offer from the Dallas Mavericks because he wants to play with good friend Jimmy Butler. The Heat were already hotly pursuing Lowry during […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently inked superstar Luka Doncic to a five-year supermax rookie extension worth $207 million. The Mavs did what they were expected to do. NBA players travel a lot and usually are bored when they are up in the sky. They usually play card games to further bond with each other or just […]

After agreeing to his designated rookie max extension worth $207 million for five years with the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic is already preparing to give back to the community. In a statement shared to ESPN, Doncic expressed his excitement to remain in Dallas with the Mavs long-term. He called the signing a “dream come true” […]

As expected, Luka Doncic has agreed to a supermax rookie extension with the Dallas Mavericks worth $207 million for five years As Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN noted, Doncic is the first player eligible to the designated rookie max extension due to the fact that he has been voted to the All-NBA First Team twice and […]

Apparently, the Dallas Mavericks had a real shot at landing Kyle Lowry in free agency. It’s just that he really wanted to play with his good friend in Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. According to Barry Jackson of Miami Herald, the Mavs were really close to pairing Lowry with Luka Doncic. The former Toronto Raptors […]

The Toronto Raptors completed a sign-and-trade that sent long-time point guard Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat in exchange for a package highlighted by Goran Dragic. Lowry’s departure was expected as the Heat were always the main landing spot for him. As it turns out, Dragic doesn’t seem too thrilled about landing with the Raptors, […]

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks front office did the right thing by adding solid shooters Reggie Bullock and Sterling Brown into the fold. This is the most commonsensical thing to do when you have an elite playmaker and scorer like Luka Doncic. Not just that, both Bullock and Brown are decent defenders too. They’re […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player from Europe who took over the NBA. In his basketball career, he achieved multiple awards. His trophy case includes one MVP, NBA championship, and a Finals MVP. Furthermore, to go alongside his NBA achievements, he also won a bronze medal during the 2002 FIBA World Championship while representing […]

After reports surfaced about Lauri Markkanen’s desire to leave the Chicago Bulls, more than a few teams have been linked to a swoop for the 24-year-old forward. Right now, Luka Doncic and the Mavs are the latest team that has been rumored to be in on the Markkanen sweepstakes NBA insider Kevin O’Connor brought up […]

Kendrick Perkins has been known for the occasional hot take. Not too long ago, the former NBA champ big man made a bit of a bold prediction of how international players — Luka Doncic in particular — are taking over the sport. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is not one to forget, and he […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic failed to lead his native Slovenia to a podium finish in the Tokyo Olympics, but that doesn’t mean their run isn’t successful. In fact for a team playing in their first Olympics, it was already a major accomplishment to finish fourth behind the more experienced teams and heavyweights. The Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks front office has been keeping busy in the offseason as they look to bolster their team for the upcoming campaign. Luka Doncic could sure use some help, particularly in the backcourt, and at this point, the Mavs could be turning their attention to Dennis Smith Jr. In a recent interview with DallasBasketball.com, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has left little doubt that he’s a generational superstar. The 22-year-old has already done amazing things for the Mavs, and he’s just had three full NBA seasons under his belt. But if there’s one thing that’s been rubbing fans the wrong way about Luka Doncic, it’s his constant complaining to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going all-out for Luka Doncic, who is set to sign a designated rookie max extension with the Mavs this offseason. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Dirk Nowitzki will be joining Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd, Nico Harrison and Michael Finley when the party visits Slovenia next week to meet Doncic. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a relatively conservative stance over the ongoing free agency period. But they may be pushing for a move to acquire longtime veteran guard Goran Dragic. On the first day of free agency, Dragic was shipped off to the Toronto Raptors as part of the notable sign-and-trade deal that sent Kyle […]

After opting out of the final year of his contract worth $36 million, Kawhi Leonard is now a highly sought free agent. With Leonard being on virtually every teams wish list, there’s only a select few that he would consider, especially with him wanting to be on a contender and more than likely looking for […]

Luka Doncic and Slovenia suffered a devastating loss in the semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday after France escaped, 90-89. Les Blues marched on to the gold medal against Team USA, while Doncic and company have been relegated to the bronze medal game against Australia. Slovenia had the chance to take the historic win, […]

Luka Doncic and the Slovenia National Team put up a terrific fight in the Tokyo Olympics and came up just short of a trip to the Gold Medal Game after losing to France. Doncic was sensational as always and notched a triple-double, but Nic Batum sealed the deal for France with a clutch block right […]

Nicolas Batum decided to return to the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, spurning advances from teams such as Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors. Just days after deciding to re-sign with the Clippers, Batum and France beat Doncic and Slovenia in the semifinal round of the Tokyo Olympics. Batum played […]

Dallas Mavericks fans, just stay calm. Mavs do-it-all guard Luka Doncic seems to be fine after all, following Slovenia’s 90-89 loss to France in the semifinals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics men’s basketball tournament Thursday morning. Doncic apparently hurt his wrist after colliding with a plexiglass barrier, according to Ben Golliver of The Washington Post […]

The comparisons between Trae Young and Luka Doncic will probably never end, which is sort of understandable considering the career narrative of both studs. Young recently opened up about the media relentlessly trying to find parallelisms between his career and that of Doncic, and the Atlanta Hawks star had a brutally honest message. In a […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the few remaining big names that have yet to make a decision on his future after what was nothing short of a furious Day 1 of free agency. The two-time Finals MVP appears to be taking his time as he considers his career with the Los Angeles Clippers. It is […]

Seeing Luka Doncic success on the global stage isn’t surprising to anyone who’s watched a Dallas Mavericks game before. The Slovenian wunderkind has put up some legendary performances in just three seasons with the Mavs. But the magnitude of the moment still wasn’t lost on Doncic. The Mavs franchise player was vocal on Twitter in […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and the rest of his squad just blew by Germany as Slovenia continues their magical run in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 22-year-old led the way as his team secures a semi-finals berth with an emphatic 94-70 blowout win against a tough German squad. The two-time All-Star went to work […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to get key role players to give Luka Doncic more help, this time agreeing to a deal with free agent wing Reggie Bullock. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Bullock have agreed to a three-year, $30.5 million deal to join the Mavs. The 30-year-old vet played for the […]

The Miami Heat are reportedly sending Goran Dragic to the Toronto Raptors as part of the sign-and-trade deal for veteran guard Kyle Lowry. However, it seems Dragic has no intentions of staying with the Canada-based NBA franchise. According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, Dragic’s first choice after the Lowry deal is finalized and completed is […]

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. […]