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The Dallas Mavericks are entering this season with a ton of expectations. They have MVP candidate Luka Doncic and he is now committed to the franchise long term. However, while Luka is a superstar talent, the Mavericks will still need valuable contributions from their other players going forward, or some new players coming in. There […]

Tyson Chandler may potentially find himself back with the Dallas Mavericks — but the role remains to be seen Could the former NBA champion find himself back on the Mavericks roster? As fun as that sounds, that is likely to be a long shot. What isn’t a long shot is the opportunity to be assigned […]

Even LeBron James himself was pretty upset when he learned that now-former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jared Dudley decided to leave the squad. Dudley’s contract with the Lakers came to an end this summer and the 36-year-old decided it was time to hang it up. Dudley opted to join the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has heard Jason Kidd’s Picasso comments about him, and he understands what his new coach wants him to be. During Monday’s Media Day, Kidd gave the ultimate praise to Doncic by calling him a young Pablo Picasso. However, it came with a little “but” as the new Mavs coach highlighted […]

The Dallas Mavericks seemed to have been overshadowed by the narratives of favorite teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and the like. They made some key roster tweaks and a coaching change which gained attention early on, but as the offseason progressed, it didn’t receive ample media coverage. […]

For the second year in a row, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is the betting favorite to win the NBA MVP. Expectations are high for the 22-year-old, but given his remarkable numbers and savant-like basketball mind, it’s by no means an unreasonable projection. Doncic is viewed almost universally around the league as the next Guy—the […]

Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest Dallas Mavericks player of all time. Period. There’s just no contesting that fact. This is exactly why Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavs organization intend to provide the legend with the ultimate honor by retiring his jersey. As it turns out, this momentous occasion might come sooner rather […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best offensive players in the NBA today. While he doesn’t possess explosive athleticism, his ability to score and use his body is truly elite, so much so that Patrick Beverley claims he’s the toughest player he had to guard. When asked about the player had the […]

The AEW has caught the attention of wrestling fans recently with their big-name signings. Their latest move, though, is a head-turner for a different type of audience, specifically, for those living in Dallas. AEW announced recently that they have signed former Dallas Mavericks center Satnam Singh. (via PWInsider.com) “All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was one of the biggest names being constantly dropped during the offseason after a disappointing playoffs stint. And, as it seems, everyone thought the Latvian was on his way out of the franchise including KP himself. In a recent podcast episode of ESPN’s Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective, Windhorst […]

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis have been at the center of many rumors recently, mostly regarding their apparent “beef” with each other. For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban though, those rumors aren’t true because of one simple fact: the two still like each other’s social media posts. Yes, you heard that right. According to this […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been having issues all summer. The Mavs lost in seven games to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Playoffs and that was a start to an offseason filled with changes. Firstly, in June, long-time general manager Don Nelson was fired and replaced with Nico Harrison. Secondly, the coach of the Mavs […]

With a ton of drama surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves after the surprise firing of Gersson Rosas, it now leaves us wondering what Karl-Anthony Towns’ future with the team will be. Despite being reunited with fellow NBA All-Star and longtime friend D’Angelo Russell, Towns has been frustrated with the organization’s inability to build a winning team […]

The Dallas Mavericks are a very good Playoff team, but it seems they are hitting their cap with this roster. Luka Doncic is a stud, obviously, but they are still not ready as a squad to make a deeper run in the postseason. Adding Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. was supposed to be a […]

Former NBA star Cedric Ceballos was in the hospital for a while in a tough battle with COVID-19, and the way he tells it, he was very close to not making it. However, his latest update is a joyous one. Ceballos took to Twitter Tuesday to announce that he’s out of the hospital “after 20 […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel recently filed a lawsuit against Rich Paul and Klutch Sports alleging he lost $58 million in salary from 2017-20, when Paul was his agent. Paul and Klutch responded by submitting a grievance of their own claiming Noel hadn’t paid $200,000 in commission on his 2020-21 contract, but now Noel’s […]

It’s pretty hard to bet against Luka Doncic when the new NBA season kicks off. Since 2018, the Slovenian All-Star has been on an incredible upward trajectory, one that has many rooting for him to bag the MVP award. But Doncic isn’t just excelling on the court. He’s also taking over the hobby as well. […]

Veterans of NBA Twitter remember exactly where they were during the infamous Battle for DeAndre Jordan. DJ, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015, was set to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. However, at the last moment, he reneged on the deal and decided to stay with the Clips. What followed was a […]

Kawhi Leonard is well known for his quiet demeanor and cryptic attitude, both on and off the court. He was the same old Kawhi during the Los Angeles Clippers’ groundbreaking ceremony for their new arena, but his choice of apparel went off tangent from his usual brand. The Clippers star was seen rocking a hoodie […]

The Dallas Mavericks have just had a tough NBA season. Although they had a great regular season, winning 42 games in the process, they lost in the first round of the Playoffs again. In the meantime, they lost their head coach, as Rick Carlisle decided to leave the Mavs post after 13 years. Additionally, their […]

Coming into his fourth NBA campaign, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is already in the running to grab his first-ever MVP crown in the coming 21-22 season. In an early forecast from ESPN with just over a month left before the new season tips off, experts are saying that Doncic ranks third in the MVP […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is getting all the love he deserves from the city as a huge mural of his NBA2k22 cover hit the streets of Dallas. Last July, NBA2k unveiled Doncic as their cover athlete for the latest release of the highly-celebrated video game, and now, the Mavs Gaming Hub located at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are rumored to be signing free agent guard Frank Ntilikina, a move that could kill all the hopes of the Mavs landing Goran Dragic to pair up with Luka Doncic. However, the decision still makes sense for a Dallas team looking for long-term solutions. Sure enough, at first look, Frankie Smokes doesn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the market for some backcourt support behind Luka Doncic – and looks like they’ve zoned in on their target. The Mavs have been linked to former New York Knicks lottery pick Frank Ntilikina, as reported by NBA insider Marc Stein. The Mavericks have emerged as the likely next destination for […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis shared a touching tribute for Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, whom he idolized and used to play with when they were still with the New York Knicks. On Instagram, Porzingis recalled how he was inspired by the now Lakers star growing up. In fact, he even shared photos of […]

The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor. Only the best and the most iconic players in the history of basketball are granted entry into this exclusive list. Every year, a select group of players, coaches, and other notable figures in basketball are allowed entry into the Hall and are immortalized forever in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are the definition of a team that is considered “one piece away”. The Mavs have a one-of-a-kind generational talent in Luka Doncic, and they’ve already seen decent success in the regular season. The next phase for them is, of course, win in the playoffs, but that’s easier said than done. After two […]

It’s always every breaker’s dream to pull a NBA card banger out of nowhere. Whether it’s a low-population parallel of a hot rookie or a top star, the goal is always to land that insane card no matter what. But in the case of this card breaker in the Philippines, things certainly got crazier than […]

What if Dirk Nowitzki never ended up with the Dallas Mavericks? Well even though they ended up trading for him on draft night in 1998, the Boston Celtics were desperately chasing the German and hoping to get him. Ultimately, he became a legend for the Mavs, but Nowitzki believed before the draft that he could […]

NBA legend Paul Pierce recently admitted that he tried to push for a trade to the Dallas Mavericks even before the Boston Celtics Big 3 was formed. Apparently, he wanted to create another elite group alongside Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd with the Mavs. Unfortunately, the trade to Dallas didn’t push through. According to Mavs […]

Paul Pierce went through a few brutal seasons in terms of winning and losing with the Boston Celtics before the arrivals of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. On Tuesday via SI.com, Pierce revealed at one point before the Big 3 was formed with the Celtics, he shutdown a potential trade to the Portland Trail Blazers […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic opened up on the hiring of Jason Kidd in a Spanish interview with Marca. Doncic is certainly excited to learn from the former Mavs point guard. Via The Smoking Cuban: “I think he’s an excellent coach who also knows a lot about how to play basketball and how to lead […]

Monta Ellis is a well-loved figure among the Dallas Mavericks faithful. This is exactly why Mavs fans everywhere were excited to learn that the 35-year-old veteran recently worked out for the team amid his bid for a sensational NBA comeback. Ellis is keeping his options open, though, and the fact that he also worked out […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic led Slovenia to unfamiliar territory this summer as they made the semifinals in Tokyo but eventually fell to Australia in the Bronze Medal Game. Nevertheless, the Mavs guard is arguably the greatest player to come out of the country and he hasn’t forgotten where it all started. Doncic recently just […]

Goran Dragic to the Dallas Mavericks felt like a foregone conclusion, based off the recent reports surrounding the former All-Star. However, the latest buzz reveals it might not be a done deal just yet. ESPN’s Jordan Schultz refuted the recent news that a buyout with current team, the Toronto Raptors, was imminent. “Contrary to reports, […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is without a doubt one of the biggest names in the NBA today. However, it seems that the Mavs guard is one step behind the New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson — at least in terms of having his own signature shoe. Jordan Brand recently unveiled Zion’s own signature shoe line […]

It’s looking like a Slovenian reunion in Dallas! Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic, two of Slovenia’s greatest players, might be teaming up with the Mavs according to this report from Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Via Bleacher Report: “All my sources around the league have told me they expect Goran Dragic to be bought out […]

Luka Doncic knows Monta Ellis is one of the veterans who have worked out with the Dallas Mavericks. The 13-year NBA veteran, who actually spent two seasons with the Mavs, last played in the 2016-17 NBA season. This move by the front office seems to be in aid of the development of the relatively young […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently worked out Isaiah Thomas, Lance Stephenson and Monta Ellis as reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. While these candidates working out for the Mavs make sense at this time of the off season, the team should still be looking elsewhere.  I mentioned in my last piece about the Dallas Mavericks that […]