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The Dallas Mavericks and general manager Donnie Nelson have parted ways just days after it was reported a “shadow GM” was exerting influence on the Mavs. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday the Mavs and Nelson are headed in separate directions. Nelson spent 23 years in the organization. Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson and the […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was just named as part of the All-NBA First Team and deservedly so. For his part, however, Hall of Fame big man and NBA on TNT host Shaquille O’Neal does not exactly agree with the selection of the Mavericks guard. According to Shaq, he is adamant that Portland Trail Blazers […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks made the All-NBA First Team on Tuesday. This achievement was obviously deserved and clearly expected, but it nevertheless makes life a lot more complicated for the Mavericks and owner Mark Cuban. Luka Doncic has earned All-NBA honors for a second consecutive season and is eligible to sign a rookie […]

The NBA MVP award is given to the player that had the best performance of the regular season. It is arguably the top individual award any NBA player can receive. Throughout NBA history, we’ve seen various MVPs dominate the game and showcase their greatness. Although a lot of MVPs earn the award by dominating the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are built around superstar guard Luka Doncic, but they need to keep him happy. He is the future of the franchise and the Mavs desperately need to start putting a good team around him. A report on Monday which explored the turbulence in the Mavs’ front office has lent a new level […]

Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban elaborated on his grievances with a report from The Athletic suggesting Luka Doncic had issues with a “shadow general manager” with the Mavs. Cuban initially lashed out at the report, which suggested there was a rift between Doncic and Mavs employee Haralabos Voulgaris while also detailing Voulgaris’ purported influence in […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will go down in history as one of the most interesting owners in major sports, and he’s in the news again after an explosive report on Luka Doncic and issues with the front office led to him passionately responding. Cuban is deeply devoted to his team, often sitting courtside during […]

The Athletic dropped a bombshell Monday morning with a report on Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic’s alleged rift with Haralabos Voulgaris, a Mavs executive who has apparently gained an enormous amount of power in the organization since he was hired in 2018. The report states that dysfunction in the front office has led to some internal […]

After a round one exit in the NBA playoffs for the Dallas Mavericks, reports of some growing frustration amongst the roster has emerged. This isn’t surprising, in fact it’s quite the norm for a team in the shoes of Dallas who continue to make the playoffs as of late but can’t get over the hump. […]

There has been a lot made of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic’s relationship with Kristaps Porzingis. But according to a story from Tim Cato and Sam Amick of The Athletic, it’s Doncic’s relationship with another Mavs employee that has some in the organization concerned about his long-term future in Dallas. It’s not Mark Cuban nor […]

Luka Doncic is one of the most popular players in the NBA today. The Dallas Mavericks’ rising star has fans going nuts over him 24/7, and for good reason. But this one fan went a little overboard trying to get the Mavs phenom’s John Hancock. Check out his rabid attempt to get Luka Doncic’s signature […]

Kristaps Porzingis knows he wasn’t able to show his best in the Dallas Mavericks’ recent run in the 2021 playoffs, and he’s using that disappointment as he gears up for next season. The Mavs failed to move on to the second round of the postseason for the second straight campaign, and a lot of people […]

The Utah Jazz were able to hold off a late effort from the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Semifinals. They pulled away in Game 2 late as well. Donovan Mitchell played out of his mind in both, pouring in 45 points for Utah in Game 1 and […]

Get your Collector Scores ready, NBA Top Shot is releasing the Holo Icon Drop 3 next week and they’re absolutely lit. The last batch of regular season plays will be stuffed in these shiny little virtual packs and will hit the Marketplace as Legendary Holo Moments. Before you panic and lose your mind, you might […]

Paul George and the LA Clippers dropped Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals to the Utah Jazz, 112-109. George finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists, but struggled mightily from the field, shooting just 4-of-17 from the field, including 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. Throughout the game, Jazz fans let Paul George […]

In case you missed it, there was an endearing moment between Luka Doncic and Paul George at the end of Game 7 of the Mavs-Clippers first-round series. The pair exchanged pleasantries on the court after what was a truly epic battle between their respective teams. Oddly enough, however, Doncic appeared to have rejected Paul George’s offer […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran big man Markieff Morris wasn’t expecting to be able to watch his twin brother play live in a Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs. But because of the Lakers’ loss to the Phoenix Suns, there he was, cheering on Marcus Morris at Staples Center as the Los Angeles […]

The Dallas Mavericks bowed out in the first round of the playoffs after taking a 2-0 lead against the Los Angeles Clippers. While it was a disappointing end to the season, it was clear. The Mavs need to find superstar Luka Doncic some more help. Kristaps Porzingis was practically non-existent in the series, averaging a […]

Though Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were booted out early in the NBA Playoffs, fans and analysts were pretty much in agreement that the team is just a few steps away from becoming contenders. Since Doncic’s arrival, as well as some key roster pickups over the years, the Mavericks have moved from a bottom-feeding […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a great trade when they moved up in the 2018 NBA draft to select guard Luka Doncic. The Mavs made this deal by trading up to the 3rd pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the 5th pick and a protected first round pick. The Mavs obviously went on to […]

Even though the Dallas Mavericks failed to progress to the second round in this year’s playoffs, there is no doubt that Luka Doncic has further established his status as an elite player in the NBA. So much so,  that even Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki believes that Luka has already surpassed him as the greatest Dallas […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will have “no vacation.” After all, he is a player who wants to keep winning in every stage of basketball. After failing to lead the Mavs to a deeper run in the 2021 playoffs, Doncic is not taking any time off and will be heading back to Slovenia soon to […]

After the Dallas Mavericks’ disappointing playoffs exit, it was made clear that Luka Doncic needs better help for the Mavs to reach the next level. Interestingly, head coach Rick Carlisle has a good idea what they need to just that. Speaking to reporters on Monday after their Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. played his heart out during the 2021 playoffs, and head coach Rick Carlisle and the Mavs certainly noticed that. On Monday after the Mavs’ disappointing postseason exit, Hardaway expressed his desire to stay with the team. According to the veteran guard, his peers and basically everyone around him knows […]

It had become quite obvious as of late that Kristaps Porzingis has not lived up to the expectations that the Dallas Mavericks had for him when they brought him in to form a superstar duo with Luka Doncic. After nagging injuries and inconsistent play, he clearly cannot provide the Mavs with the offensive spark or […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers were each eliminated in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs for the second consecutive season. Both the Mavs and Portland are now asking themselves how they can best surround their star players this offseason (Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard). Here’s a thought: how about the two […]

After falling short against the Clippers for the second straight postseason, one thing has become abundantly clear: the Mavs need to find Luka Doncic help. They simply have needs to fill on their roster. With no secondary playmaking, and a lack of consistent scoring off the bench, no athleticism on the wings, or a traditional […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic said Monday he wasn’t sure what to make of Kristaps Porzingis’ future with the team after reports suggested Porzingis was growing frustrated with his role. Doncic refused to speculate as to how the Mavericks would handle Porzingis this offseason, instead suggesting the team might do a better job of incorporating […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is set to be eligible for a supermax contract extension worth in excess of $200 million this offseason. After the Mavs’ seven-game series loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, Doncic was asked about signing said extension. Doncic gave a sly answer: Luka Doncic […]

Instead of preparing for a second-round date in the 2021 NBA Playoffs with the Utah Jazz, the Dallas Mavericks are now left answering tough questions and facing scrutiny from media and fans following their postseason exit. The Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was a tough pill to swallow for Mavs stars Luka […]

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 on Sunday night, but it was no easy feat. Luka Doncic had his third 40-point game of the series, doing everything he could to keep Dallas in it. In the end, it was Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s team who hit the biggest shots, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks were both booted out in the first round. It immediately sent their respective fans to discuss among themselves what needs to be done to get off this playoff rut. As always, their attention drifts to Damian Lillard and Luka Doncic, both of whom were outstanding in their respective […]

The Dallas Mavericks can call the 2020-21 NBA season a success despite their first-round exit. After all, apart from their improved regular-season standing, they managed to stretch their first-round duel with the might LA Clippers to seven games. Luka Doncic proved once again why he’s the next face of the league. Other Mavs players, too […]

Luka Doncic was virtually unstoppable all series long against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, the support he got from the Dallas Mavericks roster clearly wasn’t enough. Doncic put the team on his back (with a strained neck, no less) just to suffer a heartbreaking blowout defeat in Game 7 on Sunday to end their season […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost in their do-or-die Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers, but it is not due to the lack of effort from Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis or Tim Hardaway Jr. Simply put, the Mavs’ major weakness heading into the playoffs was exposed: their lack of depth. As noted by Callie Caplan of […]

You know when you have a group project in school but you can’t get things done and the deadline is fast approaching and you don’t want to get embarrassed in front of everyone so your groupmate who’s usually reserved finally decides to take over and finish everything? That was Kawhi Leonard on Sunday. With all […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers were the third best three-point shooting team in NBA history during the 2020-21 regular season. They struggled shooting for most of their first round series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. When they needed a good shooting night the most, Marcus Morris and […]

Did Luka Doncic snub Paul George’s jersey swap attempt after their Game 7 showdown? Well, that’s what most Dallas Mavericks fan believe after the Slovenian youngster didn’t give his jersey to the Los Angeles Clippers star. Below is the video of the said moment. After the Clippers punched their ticket to the second round, George […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are headed to the second round of the playoffs as they beat the Dallas Mavericks in an epic Game 7 at Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Marcus Morris Sr. were dynamic as the Clippers stole Game 7 and Luka Doncic was Luka Doncic with another impressive performance. To add […]