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Dallas Mavericks star power forward Kristaps Porzingis is one of many international NBA players away from both the game and the United States due to the league’s suspension in mid-March after the outbreak of COVID-19. While the 24-year-old Latvian native is set to return to the states following the NBA and NBPA’s approval of a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic used to have bunnies. Doncic responded to a clip tweeted out by Real Madrid Basket–Doncic’s former club in the Euroleague–joking he used to have springier bounce during his time in Europe. When i used to jump!😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/LWm9DDWo3q — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) June 3, 2020 Considering Luka Doncic is more of […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has flirted with politics in the past. He did so once again as recently as last month, revealing he hired someone to poll to gauge his prospects as an independent candidate. Cuban quickly realized he wouldn’t have enough support to unseat President Donald Trump, who is expected to run for […]

Dallas just found yet another reason to love Dirk Nowitzki. The Mavericks legend took to the streets on Wednesday morning, helping with the cleanup of the city following a night of protests: Taking action together to rebuild our community 🤝 #MFFL pic.twitter.com/D1kGS6lWPm — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) June 3, 2020 Dallas is one of many cities […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sent out a powerful message on Monday in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement. The unjust killing of African-American George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis officers has sparked both violent and peaceful protests across the United States. Not one to bite his tongue on social issues, the Mavs […]

As it stands, the Dallas Mavericks have only retired four numbers in franchise history. However, that number figures to rise in the next few years once Mavs boss Mark Cuban starts taking care of the key guys from the 2011 championship team that won it all over the Miami Heat. Led by franchise icon and […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently posted the organization’s official statement with regard to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last Monday. Unfortunately, it is not completely clear what the Mavs are trying to say here. Almost every team in the NBA has come out with their own statement on the issues […]

Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks took Sunday off in Dallas to protest racial injustice. The Mavs owner was joined by players Justin Jackson, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber, and Jalen Brunson. Mark Cuban, Justin Jackson, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber and Jalen Brunson protesting in Dallas right now. (Photo and ID credit: @SmileyPool/@dallasnews) pic.twitter.com/LPJyQGK1Dt — Callie Caplan […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants the NBA to stop suspending players for HGH use. The Mavs boss believes HGH helps players recover faster so they can get back to playing the game they love. Cuban spoke about the NBA’s strict HGH rule with Rachel Nichols of ESPN: We also discussed what happens if a […]

Spencer Dinwiddie has had a series of wild takes recently, from calling Brooklyn Nets teammate Kevin Durant the best scorer of all time to calling him a 7-foot shooting guard — a height that has been dispelled and a position he hasn’t played since his rookie year. The Nets guard also recently explained why Durant […]

One of the biggest challenges NBA players have faced during the hiatus is keeping fit despite being quarantined in their respective homes. As it turns out, this is not the case for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, despite rumors claiming he has put on weight. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently went on the Brian Windhorst & […]

Perhaps the good thing about the long hiatus brought about by the coronavirus pandemic is that Luka Doncic’s injured hand has fully healed according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Speaking with ESPN’s Frank Isola on SiriuxXM NBA Radio, Cuban shared the good news. "Luka's hand was hurt, right? Now it's not hurt."@mcuban jokes with […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has previously compared the Kristaps Porzingis trade to the Houston Rockets’ acquisition of James Harden. Now, the Mavs boss is comparing the KP trade to his “dumb” decision of letting Hall of Famer Steve Nash walk in the summer of 2004. Nash signed with the Phoenix Suns and won two […]

One-time NBA champ and former Sixth Man of the Year winner Jason Terry is taking the next step in his post-playing career. NBA insider Shams Charania reports that Terry has accepted a role as an assistant coach in his alma matter of Arizona. 19-year NBA veteran and former Wildcat Jason Terry has accepted assistant coaching […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ inaugural campaign was all the way back in 1980. Since then, the Mavs franchise has compiled an overall mark of 1,612-1,605 while making the playoffs 21 times. The Mavs organization has captured one NBA title. That came back in 2011 when Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas to a Finals win over LeBron James, […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has a pretty bold and creative suggestion to restart the 2019-20 NBA season. The Mavs boss wants all 30 NBA teams to play five to seven regular-season games before a play-in tournament is conducted to determine the final two playoff seeds, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Mark Cuban considers it […]

Dallas Mavericks billionaire owner Mark Cuban has spoken out again about what he believes is going to happen to the NBA if and when the season is able to resume in the near future. The Mavs owner has outlined the date of Sept. 25, saying that the current campaign will end on or before said […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has opened up about why he believes the NBA is still holding out on its decision to resume the current season. According to the Mavs boss, the primary cause of the delay is the lack of availability of testing kits. According to Cuban, he is growing in confidence that the […]

There have been plenty of memorable playoff matchups throughout the NBA’s existence mostly because of the grueling competitive basketball between two equally deserving clubs. But in some cases, the ending is mired with controversy. Here are some of the five notable ones. 5. 1998 NBA Finals Fresh off the unparalleled success of ESPN and Netflix’s […]

Dallas Mavericks champion head coach Rick Carlisle caught an unnecessary stray shot from the folks at ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series. In the documentary, he had an unflattering cameo appearance as a reserve player for the 1980s Boston Celtics who got his butt kicked by Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan in a particular sequence in […]

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the NBA has a bright future thanks to an influx of bright young stars, with youthful hoopers like Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, De’Aaron Fox and Devin Booker to name a few of the league’s future kings. While all the players listed above will […]

We all know the drama behind an NBA story goes beyond the 94-foot hardcourt. This is why The Last Dance has given us such an eye-opening perspective on what really goes on behind the scenes of a team’s championship run. In the 10-part series, we saw how Michael Jordan dramatically lead his Chicago Bulls to […]

The airing of “The Last Dance” docuseries has brought several executives out of the woodwork, reliving stories from the Michael Jordan era with the Chicago Bulls. Among them are how the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers were willing to trade for Jordan during the 1984 NBA Draft. According to The Athletic, Mavs general manager Rick […]

For Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, he used fellow NBA icons Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett as motivation. In an interview with Mavs reporter Dwain Price, Nowitzki recalled his playing days, particularly in the offseason where he followed a strict training regimen. He admitted that there were times when he wasn’t motivated but upon thinking […]

For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, fans — especially those who live in one household — do not need to sit apart from one another once the NBA allows audiences to watch in arenas. Speaking with Sean Hannity of FOX News, the Mavs boss shared his social distancing-friendly idea. “We don’t even have to do […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry has made a name for himself in the NBA, but it is still tough being the younger brother of one of the greatest shooters in NBA history In fact, Seth told Austin Rivers that he would rather compete against Stephen Curry rather than join forces with him on the Golden […]

Vince Carter has made $172,046,271 during his legendary NBA career, per Spotrac. The high-flyer entered the league with the Toronto Raptors back in 1998 and played in six and a half seasons there before becoming a journeyman. He went on to play for the New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, […]

When the Dallas Mavericks acquired Tim Hardaway Jr. as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, he was mostly regarded as a salary dump. However, the Mavs could not be happier with Hardaway’s contributions as the team’s starting shooting guard. In fact, Mavs owner Mark Cuban called Hardaway one of the “top-3 catch-and-shoot” guys in the […]

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world during the 2018-19 season when the franchise traded for Kristaps Porzingis. The Mavs boss said that the trade was very similar to the Houston Rockets’ bold move of acquiring James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder before the start of the 2012-13 season. “Very [shocked]. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently voiced his concerns about the league deciding to reopen practice facilities for certain teams. Fearing for the safety of his players, coaching staff, and employees, the billionaire even went as far as saying that he wanted to use the White House’s protocol when it comes to testing individuals for […]

Seth Curry of the Dallas Mavericks has tried to pave his own way in the NBA. It’s been tough for the North Carolina native to step out of his family name’s shadow given that his older brother, Stephen, has been one of the top players in the league for quite some time now and their […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban has offered a response to comments made by NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, who recently noted that the 2019-20 season should be cancelled due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. At first, Barkley felt that games could be played at a later date. Now, however, he feels it’s […]

There’s no denying that NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is the most eccentric player to ever step foot in the league. As bizarre as his off-court actions were, he was beloved for his valuable contributions on the hardwood. Rodman was a consummate winner, collecting five NBA titles with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. […]

For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic has a better business mind than most ‘MBAs’ that the billionaire knows. In an interview with Tim Cato of The Athletic, Cuban was asked how Doncic is like behind the curtain. While Luka Doncic proudly showcases his talents on the court, he seems reticent to display his […]

Much like Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan, retired Dallas Mavericks legendary power forward Dirk Nowitzki was motivated by perceived slights. In the case of the 2011 NBA Finals, which saw the Mavs rematched with their 2006 Finals adversary Miami Heat, a jab by stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade “sealed” the Finals MVP’s […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants to make sure things are as safe as possible when it comes to resuming the NBA season. Earlier, the Mavs owner raised concerns about the NBA reopening practice facilities in certain states, fearing for the safety of his players and employees. Recently, Cuban spoke with Tim Cato of The Athletic. When […]

If the 2019-20 season resumes in the summer, count Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban as someone who isn’t in favor of going straight to the playoffs. The Mavs boss believes players need multiple weeks to get their bodies in basketball shape again before competing in an environment such as the NBA playoffs. “How much of […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world back in 2011 when the team defeated LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. The Mavs only had one superstar in Dirk Nowitzki, while the Heat had three in LeBron, Wade and Bosh. However, Dallas had elite role players and defenders such […]

Shawn Marion has an NBA championship, four All-Star games and two All-NBA selections on his resume, but he believes his defensive impact went unjustly unrecognized. “Think about it, though. I never made an all-defensive team. I never was defensive player of the year, which I should have been, couple years, honestly,” Marion told Michael Lee […]