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As the world continues to deal with the ongoing crisis surrounding COVID-19, Donald Trump has pulled together a panel of notable members of the business community in order to delve into topics related to the reopening of the U.S. economy. All the major sports commissioners were involved, including NBA commissioner Adam Silver, MLB commissioner Rob […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has joined a popular new charity fundraising that aims to provide fans with the sports dreams of their lives along with raising money for food banks. Per Tom Huddleston Jr. in CNBC: Participants have the option of buying tickets to enter drawings to win certain prizes or competing in auctions […]

There’s still plenty of uncertainty surrounding when and how the 2020 NBA Draft will occur, but Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sees an opportunity for change. Chatting with University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari on the Coffee With Cal podcast, the Mavs owner proposed major changes to the draft process that could benefit prospects […]

In a recent interview, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle detailed his experiences during the coronavirus-forced hiatus. These included wishing ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke a get well note. Burke reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 last March. The Dallas Morning News highlighted some of Carlisle’s praises for the analyst’s groundbreaking work: If you want an example for your […]

Apart from the suspension of the 2019-20 season, what broke the hearts of basketball diehards is the abrupt end to the legendary career of Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter. Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks chimed in on Carter’s farewell season being cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on the BaD Radio on Sportsradio […]

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks climbed to the top of the basketball world back in 2011 by winning their first and only NBA title in Mavs history. Some pundits, however, believe they could have had more titles under their belt had they not let go of two very important free agents in Steve Nash […]

It’s been over a month since the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the league office is still investigating on how it can resume the season at some point this year. With the NBA on hiatus, it’s probably a good time to reflect on the 2019-20 season so far. The […]

The San Antonio Spurs have won five NBA championships and have made six finals appearances. So, naturally, they have accumulated their fair share of rivals along the way. The Spurs have never been a team to truly get heated with anyone — because it has just never been in their DNA. But that doesn’t mean […]

It’s been nine years since retired NBA player Jason Terry won a title with the Dallas Mavericks, but he recently admitted that he still feels that championship high. In an interview with Dallas News, the now 42-year-old former Mavs veteran revealed that he constantly reviews their 2011 NBA Finals series against LeBron James and the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki officially retired from the NBA 12 months ago, with April 9, 2019, as his last home game in front of Mavs fans. The seven-foot retired German power forward became the sixth all-time leading scorer in the NBA during his two-decade tenure donning a Mavs jersey, and on social media on […]

It’s been a year since Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki played his last home game in the league. Mark Cuban reminisced on that emotional night. Via Twitter, Cuban recalled the night when he gave a farewell to Nowitzki, who by far, is known as the greatest Maverick of all time. In his farewell to Nowitzki, […]

The NBA itself has not decided whether or not the NBA 2019-20 season will resume. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that the league will not decide until May. But for the Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Cuban, an early June return is “not inconceivable.” Speaking on 93.7 The Fan, the Mavs owner believes that there’s a possibility […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis was a first-time All-Star with the New York Knicks but was unable to compete in the star-studded exhibition following his ACL tear suffered in Feb. 2018, and the Mavs star discussed the injury. Porzingis, 24, was selected by the Knicks with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is taken the opportunity in quarantine to grow out his facial hair, which is a new look for the normally clean-shaven 20-year-old. A new look for Luka 💀 (via @luka7doncic) pic.twitter.com/04d7RTCT4V — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) April 9, 2020 At last checking, it seems that his Instagram followers were […]

The Dallas Mavericks plan to retire legendary star power forward Dirk Nowitzki’s number in a forthcoming ceremony, but the number hoisted into the American Airlines Center rafters along with the unveiling of a lookalike statue of the retired German pro has been delayed due to the current public-health crisis of coronavirus (COVID-19). Per Doyle Reader […]

Despite just officially joining the league in 1980, the Dallas Mavericks have already left a huge imprint in the entire NBA. The current crop is indeed a promising one, as the European combination of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis appears destined to bring the Mavs back to contention for years to come. Despite being in […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has full belief in the front office capabilities of his former player-turned-Mavs executive Michael Finley. Following news that the Chicago Bulls front office is looking for candidates to replace vice president John Paxton and general manager Gar Forman, Cuban proudly tossed Finley’s cap in the ring. “Michael Finley would be […]

During their NBA 2K game on Saturday, Trae Young and Harrison Barnes briefly talked about Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Barnes was teammates with Nowitzki for a little bit on the Mavs, so the veteran small forward shared some insight on what the future Hall of Famer was like as a teammate and person with […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban says he’ll keep an open mind, but he doubts he’ll actually run for president. Cuban thinks it’s doable since the coronavirus pandemic has reset everything. However, the popular Mavs owner doesn’t think he’ll pursue the opportunity: “If this would’ve been a month ago, I would have said absolutely not,” Mark Cuban […]

Prospective gaming entrepreneurs beware: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is not aware of gaming trends, especially not when it comes to NBA players. Cuban admits that while he expected some players to be into gaming given their age and youth (most notably Mavs superstar Luke Doncic whose Fortnite exploits are well-chronicled), what surprised him the […]

Before the 2019-20 season got suspended due to COVID-19, Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis believes he and Luka Doncic “were really getting in a good rhythm playing with each other.” Now, Porzingis is hoping he and Doncic can recapture their magic with the Mavs whenever basketball is resumed: “Probably just playing at home, playing in […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis didn’t get to play with Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki last season since he was rehabbing his ACL injury. However, Porzingis says even without playing, he learned so much from the Mavs icon: “Just his presence in the locker room and around the team. Everybody loves him. Just to see […]

Back in the day, Mavs owner Mark Cuban pulled off a hilarious April Fools’ Day prank on his coaching staff. Cuban pretended to fight a referee and Mavs assistant coach Del Harris thought it was real: https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1245421307103195136?s=20 This is why Mark Cuban is one of the best owners in sports. He’s always having fun at […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was hopeful the NBA could return as soon as May, but after the last few weeks of accumulated data, the Mavs owner has since backed off from that optimistic view. At the time, Cuban’s window for a return seemed pessimistic, with some owners and players expecting the hiatus to only […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was heavily criticized for sharing a racist video against Albanians. As it turns out, the Mavs youngster did not completely comprehend the clip he had shared and quickly took down the video as soon as he realized his mistake. The 6-foot-7 guard also made a public apology and made it clear […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Western […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis is a big fan of combat sports and he has been using the quarantine period to catch up on boxing and mixed martial arts. Unable to return to his hometown of Latvia during the NBA suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mavs’ 7-foot-3 big man bared that he’s been […]

For former NBA player Jason Terry, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks could be an ‘all-time’ dynamic duo. Terry, who also played for the Mavericks and won a title, believes that Doncic and Porzingis’ asset is their youth. As such, they can still learn so much and get better as teammates. Speaking […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis clearly has a love for combat sports, in addition to his obvious affinity for the game of basketball. Porzingis hosted a Twitter takeover of the Mavs’ account on Sunday in order to answer fans’ questions. One fan asked Porzingis for his favorite athletes, to which he responded by naming Kobe […]

Nobody knows when the NBA will return. The coronavirus pandemic has caused its fair share of problems for sports leagues and organizations around the globe. This includes the NBA, as multiple players and team staffers have contracted the virus over the past few weeks, while players and coaches have taken to social media to encourage […]

Former Mavs superstar Dirk Nowitzki and his foundation have donated $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank, which will help provide more than 14,000 food boxes to those who were affected by the coronavirus pandemic and need a meal. https://twitter.com/FoundationDn/status/1243617285337690113 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was the first owner to offer to pay for arena […]

During his IG live session, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked to share his thoughts about Mavs All-Star power forward Kristaps Porzingis. Playing in his first season with the Dallas Mavericks, Porzingis has been a great Robin to Luka Doncic, who is the Batman in Dallas. Giannis said Porzingis can pretty much do everything […]

Dallas Mavericks owner and businessman Mark Cuban called for the NBA to resume shortly in order to provide viewers with a distraction from the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The outbreak has affected millions and also infected thousands along with many who may not know they’re carrying the virus. Cuban has covered the salary of arena […]

We all need to find creative ways to keep ourselves busy during these trying times. One of the ways to pass the time — and to get some positive vibes in our systems as well — is to watch some harmless funny videos online. If this is what you think you need right now, then we’ve […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has a solution for checking coronavirus symptoms: use a thermal gun. As the country continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA wants to resume their season at some point. It’s safe to assume that at first, the league will play games without fans. However, there will be a time […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban expects the NBA will resume play before fans are allowed back in arenas due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA suspended the season two weeks ago after Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19: “We have to be very cautious, particularly as we try to come back,” Mark […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban took to Twitter on Thursday morning to clarify his comments about the potential return of the 2019-20 NBA season. As part of an interview with WFAA earlier this week, Cuban offered an optimistic timeline for a potential return to play. The Mavs owner predicted that the league could “start to get […]

While Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell rehabs from the torn right Achilles that he suffered back in January, the 28-year-old Mavs big man sat down for a Q&A with Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News. In the interview, Powell spoke about his relationship with Mavs owner Mark Cuban and how well the Shark Tank […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is laser-focused on a special part of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which has taken the lives of thousands across the world and at home in the United States. Cuban preached how companies can “define their brands” during the pandemic. “Not only is it a safety issue, it’s a business […]