Dallas Mavericks Articles - Page 165

The 2018-19 season marked a passing of the torch for the Dallas Mavericks. While Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki was in the midst of a farewell tour, Luka Doncic was just beginning to stake his claim as the next face of the franchise. The two have different styles of leadership. But Mavs guard J.J. Barea said […]

JJ Barea of the Mavs knows the NBA return is fast approaching and that everybody is gearing up for the “bubble” games in Disney World Complex in Orlando. Led by super sophomore Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks could emerge as one of the surprise teams in this year’s playoffs. As good as he’s been the […]

A lot of the time, the team that wins the NBA championship is not exactly well-liked. I don’t think anyone outside of Los Angeles was rooting for the Lakers during all of their titles runs, and Michael Jordan’s Bulls certainly had their fair share of haters around the nation. But every once in a while, […]

Dan Snyder, the owner of the Washington NFL football team is dealing with an onslaught of criticism stemming from recent sexual harassment allegations that happened under his nose in recent years. Mark Cuban knows a thing or two about sexual harassment debacles, as the Dallas Mavericks owner faced some serious allegations in 2018 that prompted […]

The Dallas Mavericks always seem to be involved with big-name free agents. However, they always strike out. There was even some talk that they were trying to lure Kawhi Leonard this past summer, but obviously, that did not work out. But that could change in 2021 when Giannis Antetokounmpo hits the open market. Assuming the […]

Mavs players played some spikeball on Thursday, only to get schooled by Boban Marjanovic. Mavs superstar Luka Doncic didn’t feel like playing and instead took the video of Marjanovic dominating JJ Barea. A little Spike Ball for @BobanMarjanovic! He's out here living his best life in the bubble 😄 (via @luka7doncic) pic.twitter.com/6RUDxy8mMM — Yahoo Sports […]

NBA legend Steve Nash has completely roasted former Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki for the latter’s look during a hiking trip. Nash posted a photo of Nowitzki via Twitter, comparing Dirk to “The Lord of the Rings” character Gandalf the Grey. One look at the side-by-side photo, and you’ll get exactly what Nash is getting […]

Dallas Mavericks big men Kristaps Porzingis and Boban Marjanovic are having some quality time in the Orlando bubble. Via his Instagram story, Porzingis shared a photo of himself trying out Marjanovic’s computer set up. Does Porzingis look comfy or not? Note that the Latvian stands 7-foot-3 and it looks like he has some ample leg […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is not yet in the Orlando bubble but the team is ironing things out to finally get him. Amid rumors about Kidd-Gilchrist’s status, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle finally gave an update. “We’re working to get him here logistically,” Carlisle said, per Doyle Rader of SB Nation. “and we hope […]

On ESPN’s “The Jump,” NBA analyst Paul Pierce offered up another one of his famous hot takes, calling Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic “the most talented player in the NBA.” Not surprisingly, Pierce’s proclamation has been met with some pretty firm kickback, just like pretty much everything he says these days. To be fair to Pierce, […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic has surprised some fans around the league since breaking into the NBA as the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Perhaps what has been more striking is that the Slovenian wonder has gone from Rookie of the Year to MVP candidate for the Mavs in the span of […]

Another day, another trick shot from Mavs star Luka Doncic. However, this time, we have some footage of Doncic getting humbled by a Dallas coach. Take a look: Luka drills ANOTHER trick shot but then goes 1-1 vs coach 😳 @luka7doncic (via @think2win, @jjbareapr) pic.twitter.com/ZPc3yaZ01I — Overtime (@overtime) July 15, 2020 It’s about time someone […]

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic has made at least one significant change to his game during the season’s extended hiatus. The Mavs big man took the court in the Orlando bubble to practice with his teammates on Sunday, donning a black shooting sleeve on his left arm. When asked what inspired the adoption of the […]

Much has been said about how Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic is a genuinely nice guy. The most recent NBA personality to heap praise on the gentle giant is non other than Boban’s former coach with the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich. Coach Popovich started off by destroying his former player in true Pop […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially gotten their preparations for the NBA restart underway, with the team now entering the Disney World bubble. The Mavs appear to be in high spirits, and a recent clip of Luka Doncic taking on Boban Marjanovic on a game of one-on-one is testament to this fact. The NBA’s official Twitter […]

It’s safe to assume that the center of Luka Doncic’s life is basketball. After all, he’s been a pro baller since he was 13-years-old. However, the Dallas Mavericks star is not just a great baller. He’s also an avid fisherman with pretty lofty ambitions. Per Doyle Rader of SB Nation, Doncic shared that fishing is […]

Amid all the criticism that the NBA has received for the food and accommodations in the Orlando bubble from most of its players, Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic instead isn’t bothered by it and even offered some high praise. Per Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, Marjanovic has not encountered any concerns or […]

Some NBA players participating in the restart might feel out of their element in Orlando, but not Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. The Mavs’ second-year phenom compared the “bubble” atmosphere to playing in the European championship, with teams sharing hotels and constantly in close proximity. Luka on the vibe of living in the bubble: "For […]

Dirk Nowitzki is probably the first player that pops into everyone’s minds when thinking about the Dallas Mavericks. The German superstar played his entire 21-year Hall of Fame career in Dallas. Likewise, modern day Mavs fans would never forget the date June 21, 2018, the day they drafted their next face of the franchise in […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris put on his detective cap on Saturday and caught Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic hanging out with Luka Doncic instead of him. Harris and Marjanovic aren’t teammates anymore, but that’s not stopping the Sixers forward from calling out his so-called best friend for hanging out with someone else. https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1282109536124276736 […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis will be making their playoff debuts at Disney World once the eight seeding games end. Mavs veteran JJ Barea, who has played in a bevy of postseason matches, has some advice for the two stars. Barea on his playoff advice to Luka, KP and the Mavs' playoff […]

Luka Doncic, the Wonder Boy of the Mavs, has been in the league less than two full seasons, yet he is already widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. In his second season, with only one major addition to the roster (Kristaps Porzingis), Doncic has transformed the Mavs from a middling, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran point guard Chris Paul heaped praise on the players of the Dallas Mavericks for their recent balcony party at the Walt Disney World. Mavs big man Maxi Kleber recently shared a hilarious video of himself, along with some of his teammates, making the most out of their socially distanced situation. Before […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is called the Wonder Boy for a reason. The new Mavs franchise player hit an impossible HORSE shot on Friday down in Orlando with relative ease. Take a look: At the Magic Kingdom where amazing happens! @luka7doncic @kporzee @WaltDisneyWorld @NBA pic.twitter.com/qKef8UrR4P — DK (@think2win) July 11, 2020 Doncic was playing […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers are both staying at the Grand Floridian hotel at Disney World, which means NBA fans will get to see more videos of Boban Marjanovic and Tobias Harris together. The two NBA superfriends reunited on Friday, with Harris a little upset since Marjanovic had developed new friends. Tobias (@tobias31) wasn’t […]

Many remember how inseparable Tobias Harris and his longtime friend Boban Marjanovic used to be during their time with the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Unfortunately, their time together came to a close when Marjanovic left the Sixers and signed with the Dallas Mavericks, soon finding a friend in a fellow European […]

Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban is one of the most prominent — and successful — team owners in the league today. Since taking over the Mavs at the turn of the millennium, Cuban has overseen a rapid rise in the success of the franchise, culminating in that memorable 2011 championship. Nevertheless, despite his unprecedented […]

The Dallas Mavericks just announced that they will be donning jerseys with the word ‘Equality’ in response to the NBA’s move to allow teams to put statements in their jerseys for the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. It’s also been reported that all the players have chosen to use their native language for their statement […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is beyond impressed with Kristaps Porzingis’ progression in his first year with the Dallas Mavericks. Aside from the varied skill set that the 7-foot-3 Latvian brings to the table, Cuban is particularly complimentary of Porzingis’ competitiveness and desire to win at all cost. “He wants to win so badly. He […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban isn’t buying in on the Kanye West For President 2020 train. The 61-year old mogul recently confirmed that though he is a fan of the music-turned-fashion icon, he’s not exactly voting him into the White House. Cuban talked to NBA Insider Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson to share his thoughts on […]

In support of the Black Lives Movement that has sparked protests across the US, all Dallas Mavericks players will have the word “Equality”  on their jerseys. The Mavs, who have several non-American players, will have “Equality” etched in their jersey in their native language. All @dallasmavs players will have the word "Equality" on the back […]

The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

Pat Mahomes became the richest athlete in American sports on Monday when the Kansas City Chiefs tendered a 10-year, $450 million offer to secure him as their quarterback well into the next decade. Yet one can’t help but wonder if there was an NBA player worthy of such a contract, who would it be? Long […]

It’s crystal clear that Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are the Dallas Mavericks’ first and second options respectively. Analysts have been weighing in on who the third or fourth option is. But if Tim Hardaway Jr. is concerned, he doesn’t care that much. He just wants to win. Hardaway shared his thoughts on the matter […]

Even though veteran point guard Raymond Felton is not currently employed by a NBA franchise, he has spent 14 seasons atop the highest level and definitely knows a thing or two about how the game works. With his playing future now as uncertain as it ever has been, there is no doubt that Felton would […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic has already become one of the best players in the NBA in just his second season in the league. Is it possible his success stems from a connection with an ethereal force? The Mavs posted a clip of Luka Doncic showing off his baton skills, using graphics to make it […]

The coaches around the NBA have been taking the necessary steps to do their bit in protesting systemic racism in the nation. Recently, Dallas Mavericks head coach and president of the NBA Coaches Association Rick Carlisle shared the details of their movement. In a recent interview with The Dallas Morning News, the Mavs coach talked […]

Will there be such a thing as home-court advantage with no fans in the arena and the stadium not even being the team’s own? Well, if Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is to be believed, the answer is yes. While joining the Dennis and Cowlishaw Show on ESPN Dallas, Carlisle discussed the formatting of […]

Dallas Mavericks cult hero Boban Marjanovic is off doing Bobi things again. This time around, the Mavs big man decided to do an amazing lip-sync video with a face mask on. Yup, you read that one right. Here’s the clip in question, which was shared by the official Mavs Twitter account: https://twitter.com/dallasmavs/status/1279250973467312128?s=20 For those who […]