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The Dallas Mavericks came away with a 102-98 victory on Thursday in a tightly-contested matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Mavs star Kristaps Porzingis provided us with one of the highlights of the evening as he connected with teammate Dwight Powell on a big-to-big alley-oop play, possibly a play designed by head coach Rick Carlisle. […]

Luka Doncic made his return for the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday following a brief spell on the sidelines due to an ankle problem. The 6-foot-7 forward did not seem to have skipped a beat, leading his Mavs side to a 102-98 victory against the San Antonio Spurs. Following the tightly-contested victory, Spurs head coach Gregg […]

The post-Christmas clash between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs gave plenty of Texas hoops fans reasons to celebrate. However, another good reason why fans should look back into this game is due to Rick Carlisle pulling a couple of strings to pull off a monumental moment in NBA history. Jenny Boucek and Becky […]

The Dallas Mavericks won against the San Antonio Spurs, but there was one big talking point of the game was Kristaps Porzingis’ inability to score more points. He had an atrocious shooting night against the Spurs, only scoring after missing 11 of his 15 shot attempts. Moreover, eight of his shot attempts were three-point shots, […]

For basketball icon Charles Barkley, Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks can’t use the “hurt last year” card anymore as an excuse for his inconsistencies. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, Barkley reiterated that the Mavericks cannot rely on Luka Doncic every night. Barkley states that Porzingis, too, has to be aggressive. “Rick […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis’ left foot has been sore as of late. Fortunately, after their 102-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, an X-ray yielded negative results for the Mavs forward, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. A postgame X-ray on Kristaps Porzingis’ left foot was negative. It’s been sore, but he doesn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed superstar Luka Doncic back with a rousing 102-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. After a four-game absence where Dallas went 2-2, the Slovenian second-year player still managed to put up his usual overall numbers of 24 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has improved every facet of his game in 2019-20 after a Rookie of the Year campaign last season. While already a brilliant passer, the Mavs point guard has upped his assists from 6.0 per game last season to 8.9 in 2019-20. Many of those passes are of the highlight […]

Dorian Finney-Smith of the Dallas Mavericks lifted off for the putback slam dunk over the San Antonio Spurs. Peep the clip below to see Finney-Smith jump off a trampoline. After the Luka Doncic miss, the Mavs forward beat the Spurs to the rebound and to make matters worse for the Gregg Popovich-led squad, he spiked […]

In his first game back from an ankle sprain, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic went right back to work. Against Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs, the Slovenian sensation unleashed a tip-toe pump fake to shake the guard off. Once free, Doncic knocked down the triple for the Mavs. Doncic seemingly controlled Murray like […]

The MFFL nation rejoiced as Luka Doncic returned to the floor for the Dallas Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday after sitting out the last four games due to an ankle injury. The Slovenian star got to work right away and looked like he didn’t miss a beat, dropping 13 points, five assists […]

The Dallas Mavs are no longer without Luka Doncic as he made his return to the lineup against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. While he is accustomed to throwing flashy passes leading to assists, he was on the receiving end of a Seth Curry behind-the-back pass ending in a dunk. The benefits that the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the main surprise teams in the NBA this season. A key reason for that has been the individual excellence of Luka Doncic. As a result, the Mavs’ former sneaker free agent was a hot commodity among shoe companies before agreeing to a multi-year endorsement deal with Jordan Brand. […]

Did the Dallas Mavericks just steal from the Milwaukee Bucks? The Mavs may have not used a WWE pregame routine, but they welcomed superstar wing Luka Doncic back to the rotation with a playful beatdown in the tunnel all the same: Wecome back, Luka Doncic 😂 📹:@dallasmavs pic.twitter.com/S5vZYnEjqd — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 27, 2019 Doncic […]

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan says he talked to Kevin Durant a lot during the summer of 2015 after the whole Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Clippers free agency saga. Jordan says Durant was an outlet for him and that he will always appreciate KD for that. “He was an outlet for me,” Jordan told Bleacher Report. […]

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan caused quite the stir during the summer of 2015 when he backed out of his agreement with the Dallas Mavericks to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Clippers fans were happy that Jordan decided to come back, but Mavs fans were upset and took a lot of shots at Jordan […]

The Dallas Mavericks are planning to bring star forward Luka Doncic back, now expected to play against the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Doncic was listed as questionable prior to Christmas, but the second-year forward is set to return after missing the past four games with an ankle sprain, which he suffered […]

Jordan Brand announced Luka Doncic’s addition to the team over a tweet on Thursday, showcasing the Dallas Mavericks star walking toward the tunnel after a game. The Nike subsidiary addressed rumors of a potential signing with the Jumpman brand with a catchy slogan: “It’s true: Welcome to the family.” Family flies together. #JUMPMAN pic.twitter.com/SnXhgNvk0j — […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle shed some hope on Luka Doncic’s possible return from an ankle injury when he claimed that the Slovenian star will be upgraded against the San Antonio Spurs in their scheduled match at the American Airlines Center on Thursday. However, it looks like Doncic’s return to the hardwood will once […]

The Dallas Mavericks have managed to squeeze out a 2-2 record in the absence of Luka Doncic. While the Slovenian star would have loved to play, he expressed his happiness to see Kristaps Porzingis and the rest of the Mavs step up. Doncic is expected to return soon, but he made sure to give credit […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been participating in light drills since injuring his ankle on Dec. 14, but the team has understandably taken a cautious approach with their new franchise player who has missed their last four games. The Mavs, who don’t have a Christmas Day game scheduled, will have a few days to […]

The NBA has proposed changes to the regular season, including an in-season tournament with incentives for the teams. Nothing is etched in stone yet, as league, teams and the NBA Players’ Association will still have to discuss the details of the competition. However, while it’s still in the early stages, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban […]

After not making the playoffs last year, the Dallas Mavericks have vaulted themselves as possible contenders in the Western Conference this season. Spearheaded by second-year superstar Luka Doncic and new acquisition Kristaps Porzingis, the Mavericks are sitting at 19-10 on the season and in fifth place in the West. Regardless of the team’s success, the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic fully participated in practice on Tuesday and could make his return against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle said that “things are looking better and better.” Doncic suffered a sprained ankle during Dallas’ loss to the Miami Heat back […]

Kyle Lowry led an awe-inspiring comeback effort for the Toronto Raptors, who dug their way out of a seemingly unescapable 30-point hole against the Dallas Mavericks. The All-Star point man made play after play, closing the deficit and allowing his team back in the game, as a shellshocked Mavs defense found itself unable to find […]

After the Dallas Mavericks’ heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Raptors, Kristaps Porzingis shared his thoughts on the matter, noting that the Mavs did not just react properly to the opposing team’s pressure and energy. Porzingis: “We kind of folded under pressure.” pic.twitter.com/0IY9R7Dqge — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) December 22, 2019 In their 110-107 loss, the Mavericks […]

Despite a great start to their 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign, the Dallas Mavericks have been pretty inconsistent this year. They hold the distinction as the only team this season to defeat powerhouse squads Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, but they also lost twice to the lowly New York Knicks. The Mavs may have […]

As the old adage goes, it’s never really over until the fat lady sings. The early goings of 2019-20 NBA regular season has been filled with mighty comebacks, as several teams have overcome large deficits to eventually steal a victory. The defending champions Toronto Raptors also got into the act on Sunday against the Dallas […]

In their heartbreaking loss on Sunday, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle took the blame for failing to respond to the Toronto Raptors’ 30-point comeback. In their 110-107 loss, the Mavs led by as much as 30 points against the defending champions. They practically had the game won but come the fourth quarter, the Nick […]

The Mavs ran into a team that wouldn’t quit. For the Toronto Raptors, 2019 is a year of blessings. They won their first NBA title thanks to an incredible team effort over the Golden State Warriors in June. Sunday, they mounted the greatest comeback in their history against the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks put on […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle suggested on Sunday that star wing Luka Doncic could make his return sometime after Christmas: Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic’s pending return: “The group of games after Christmas is definitely in play, but nothing has been determined yet.” — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 22, 2019 Doncic has not played […]

The young Dallas Mavericks have been the surprise of the a stacked Western Conference so far, currently ranked fifth in the division with a 19-9 record. Even with star Luka Doncic currently sidelined with an ankle injury, the team managed to go 2-1 in his absence, while also holding the distinction as the only team […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic is on the verge of signing a shoe deal with Jordan Brand. Doncic’s contract with Jordan Brand is expected to be a five-year deal, according to Nick DePaula and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavs’ floor general can earn a signature deal with Jordan Brand through bonus clauses: Doncic’s contract with […]

Kristaps Porzingis and Rick Carlisle gave credit to the Mavs’ depth without superstar Luka Doncic following their 117-98 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Porzingis finished the game with 22 points and a career-high 18 rebounds. The Mavs are trying to stay afloat in the rugged Western Conference without Doncic and their deep […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić is reportedly closing in on a lucrative, multi-year endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, according to Shams Charania and Tim Cato of The Athletic. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is closing in on a lucrative multi-year endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, sources tell me and @tim_cato. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December […]

No Luka, no problem. The Dallas Mavericks continue to win- and in a big way, too – despite losing star guard Luka Doncic to an ankle injury last week. Dallas dominated the Philadelphia 76ers last night en route to a 117-98 win and added them to the list of powerhouses they have taken down on […]

From 2009-2019, powerhouse teams have dominated the playoffs. A team that entered the postseason as a one seed has won it all a whopping 60 percent of the time.  This is the NBA era we live in today. A team that doesn’t have at least two or three superstars is incapable of winning it all. […]

There are only a few things as precious as friendships between NBA players. Given how personal and professional connections can by disrupted by a long NBA season, it’s actually nice to see Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic make his friendship work with Philadelphia 76ers swingman Tobias Harris. The two friends were looking forward to their […]

Every player who has been under Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle knows that has a hands-on approach when it comes to developing his athletes. A former NBA player himself who played for five seasons, Carlisle also dabbles as shooting coach from time to time, helping his players become more efficient with their jump shot. […]