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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic remains as humble as ever. After saying last season that he doesn’t think he should have been a candidate for Most Improved Player of the Year, the Mavs star is back at it again, this time regarding the Damian Lillard controversy. For those not in the know, several fans and […]

Contrary to what most pundits say, Rick Carlisle does not believe that the Dallas Mavericks should move heaven and earth to try and acquire Andre Drummond before the trade deadline next month. There have been multiple reports that the Mavs are one of the frontrunners to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers center to address their […]

The NBA announced the starters for the 2021 All-Star Game on Thursday night and the big names were no surprise as LeBron James and Kevin Durant were named as captains. The biggest surprise to many was Luka Doncic being named a starter in the Western Conference over Damian Lillard. However, the Portland Trail Blazers guard […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard did not get a starting position on the NBA All-Star squad thanks a fan vote for Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. No need to panic Blazers fans — it’s just the starting lineup we’re talking about here and not a matter of making (or being left off) the […]

The winter storm sweeping the United States is leaving also having an impact on NBA schedule. The Houston Rockets were slated to host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, but the NBA announced Thursday the game has been postponed due to severe weather conditions. The NBA has postponed Friday’s Dallas at Houston game because of the […]

Apart from being a total gem on and off the court, Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic is a pretty good writer, too. The affable Serbian giant recently showed his skill with the pen, describing why Mavs teammate Luka Doncic deserves to land on TIME Magazine’s “Next 100” list. Here’s what Boban wrote about the young […]

Wednesday’s upcoming game between the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena is set to be postponed by the order of Texas Governor Greg Abbott due to extreme weather conditions, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Texas is currently encountering an extensive winter storm that has brought uncharacteristically snowy conditions and […]

A former Detroit Pistons star hit the trade block early when the Cleveland Cavaliers declared they would explore avenues for moving Andre Drummond. Now, current Pistons star Blake Griffin is also on the block. The Pistons will sit veteran forward Blake Griffin as they seek trade options. Griffin had one of the best seasons of […]

The Dallas Mavericks were locked in a close battle against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. But in the final minute, with the game on the line, everyone knew that it was Damian Lillard’s time. The Trail Blazers superstar guard made another clutch shot in a career full of them, hitting a three-pointer in the […]

It was a tough Valentine’s Day for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. The 21-year-old had another monster performance on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, but it all went for naught after he missed an open triple that would’ve tied the game in crunch time. Doncic, who tallied a game-high of 44 points, missed what […]

Luka Doncic continues to do huge things for the Dallas Mavericks. On Sunday, the Slovenian guard tallied 44 points on top of seven boards and nine assists in a losing effort against the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite the tough loss, Doncic can hold his head up high, as his performance made franchise history. Per Mavs […]

Two of the hottest teams in the NBA get a chance to face off in primetime on Valentine’s Day, as the Dallas Mavericks host the Portland Trail Blazers on ESPN. The Blazers are 15-10 and have won their last three games, including a 118-114 win over the Sixers, who currently have the 1 seed in […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson achieved a feat that no other player, aside from Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon, has done in more than 25 seasons. Last year’s no. 1 overall pick had a spotless 14-of-14 night in the paint against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Williamson […]

Winning is fun, and Luka Doncic suggested as much after leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 143-130 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. After suffering from a six-game slump that saw the Mavs fell all the way to 14th in the Western Conference standings, Luka and Co. are now back in the playoff […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks might be off to a bit of a disappointing start so far this 2020-21 season, but the youngster continues to set records in only his third year in the league. On Friday during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Luka became the third-fastest player to reach 4,000 points. […]

NBA fans waited anxiously to see Zion Williamson step on the court and compete against what the league had to offer during his rookie year. He has transitioned smoothly in his second year in the league, developing rapidly into a versatile big man for the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday ahead of the Dallas Mavericks‘ […]

2018 brought with it the arrival of generational talents in the form of the 2018 NBA Draft class, which was a boon for the NBA cards industry. Deandre Ayton went first to the Phoenix Suns, who were badly in need of a talented big man, while the Sacramento Kings picked Marvin Bagley III at second. Luka […]

Trae Young was heated after the Atlanta Hawks fell to the Dallas Mavericks after a non-call during Wednesday’s contest. Due to Young getting into an official’s face when the final buzzer sounded, Young has been handed a $20,000 fine by the NBA, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Hawks‘ Trae Young has been fined $20,000 for […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are finally getting back on track with another huge win against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. After the final buzzer went off, Doncic grabbed the ball and threw it to the stands. The 21-year-old Mavs star was rather ecstatic that his team escaped with a 119-118 win over Trae […]

Another game, another record broken for Luka Doncic. On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks superstar posted another triple-double performance against the Atlanta Hawks with a 28-10-10 line. The young Slovenian was fantastic all evening as he helped the Mavs win their third straight win at home. With his league-leading seventh triple-double this season, Doncic just made […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was visibly heated after the final buzzer of their loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. In his post-game presser, he sounded off on the no-call and noted that the most disappointing part was that he didn’t even get a chance to make a play for his team. Per Chris […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic certainly knows how to keep it real, even when it’s about his performances. In an interview with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN, Doncic was asked what his thoughts are on people who have him pegged as an MVP candidate even before the season started. The talented guard gave an honest […]

Trae Young was not a happy camper in the aftermath of the Atlanta Hawks’ disappointing 118-117 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday. Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce said Young has every right to feel frustrated after what appeared to be a missed foul call committed on the All-Star guard in the […]

Luka Doncic has been under fire as of late after the Dallas Mavericks superstar has received criticism about his game and all the in-game complaining he’s been displaying. The former Rookie of the Year has been known to be on the ear of the officials during their games and seems to be distraught every time […]

Even if you’re not a big MMA fan, you’ve probably come across the name of Colby Covington. He’s the UFC fighter that was recently on an all-out hate campaign aimed at Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. This time around, the outspoken former UFC Welterweight Champion has taken aim at the Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Cuban […]

The NBA has officially mandated the national anthem be played before the opening tip of all games now that fans are returning to arenas. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass said Wednesday teams will abide what has been league policy for quite some time: “With NBA teams now in the process of welcoming fans back […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made the decision to not play the United States national anthem at Mavs home games this season, becoming the first known instance of a professional team doing away with the anthem before games. The controversial decision has naturally drawn some backlash, and now Cuban is trying to do damage control: […]

The Dallas Mavericks haven’t played the United States national anthem before the start of their home games this season, per the direction of owner Mark Cuban. According to ESPN, the Mavs don’t have any plans to go back to the pregame tradition anytime soon. Cuban’s Mavs squad is the first known North American professional sports […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards has been slowly building the highlight reel of his young career. On Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, the 19-year-old showed off his speed and athleticism by driving past former ROTY Luka Doncic before throwing down a monster slam. Check out Ant-Man expose Luka’s D right here: Anthony Edwards drives right […]

When you’ve got Grant Hill opening a pack of basketball cards on live television, you know that the sports card craze is here to stay. During a halftime break, the former NBA star revealed a hobby pack of 2019-20 NBA Hoops Premium and proceeded to open it. The first card to be shown was of […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has accumulated plenty of attention as an early MVP candidate in the 2020-21 season. However, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is flying under the radar as a young player who’s having a significant impact, as evidenced by some of his stats compared to Doncic. The two players entered the […]

The main man of the Dallas Mavericks in Luka Doncic will reportedly opt to go with the flow regarding the controversial All-Star Game this season, as per Brad Townsend. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James along with the other marquee stars of the league already expressed their disapproval of the ongoing plans to push through […]

Many praises came toward Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s way after he dropped another masterful performance on Saturday night, despite it coming in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. In the same way, Curry can also dish out praises himself, as he did for Mavs superstar Luka Doncic. Following their epic clash on Saturday, […]

Former NBA coach  Jeff Van Gundy is good at a lot of things; however, dancing is apparently not so high on that list. The 59-year-old ESPN commentator was calling the game between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Saturday–alongside his partner in crime Mark Jackson–when he decided to show […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s incredible 57-point outing against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday earned him the admiration of both head coach Steve Kerr and Mavs coach Rick Carlisle. Shortly after Carlisle and the Mavs barely escaped with a 134-32 victory over Stephen Curry and the Dubs at the American Airlines Center, the revered […]

The Dallas Mavericks-Golden State Warriors showdown on Saturday featured a classic duel between superstars Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry. Once the final horn sounded, Doncic admitted he was left in awe of just how unstoppable Curry is, especially when he gets hot. According to Mavs playmaker, he thought all of Steph’s shots would be going […]

At this point, it’s no longer surprising to see Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry drain an absurdly long 3-pointer in-game. Still, it’s always a spectacle to watch. The two-time NBA MVP casually pulled up from near half-court against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Chef Curry was indeed cooking at the […]

Draymond Green is bracing himself for the task of defending Luka Doncic ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ rematch against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Speaking with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, the three-time All-Star revealed why the Mavs star is trickier to guard than most players. “As a defender, your only goal […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most disappointing teams at the start of this NBA season. After giving the Los Angeles Clippers a legitimate run for their money in the 2020 NBA playoffs, hopes were high that Dallas would take another leap forward. This team, led by Luka Doncic, is pretty much the […]