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There was a Plan B involving Dwight Howard landing with the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent back in 2013 — this time involving Chris Paul. But plans fell through after the center changed his mind in suiting up for the Mavs, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, I really think that they, […]

“Load management” has become a familiar term around the NBA landscape, as several teams around the league are utilizing the strategy. Most are fine with the notion of resting players on certain nights, but it seems former Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion is not a fan of this tactic. Marion, who retired from the NBA […]

Dallas Mavericks second-year star Luka Doncic has heavily leaned on the team’s trusted veterans, namely JJ Barea, who is the lone remaining piece from the time the Mavs last made the playoffs. Doncic is coming off winning the Rookie of the Year award, but there is still plenty he could absorb from Barea’s wisdom, now […]

After being posterized and stared down by Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Andre Drummond flocked to Twitter to share his reaction. Drummond couldn’t believe that Porzingis had the audacity to slam one down on him and stare him down, claiming that he and the Latvian are good buddies. @kporzee you suppose to […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic set multiple records with his 40-point triple-double in their win over the Detroit Pistons. Doncic tallied 41 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. He becomes the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double outside the USA and Canada. The duel between the Mavericks and the Pistons were held […]

After slamming one down in transition, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks received MVP chants from the Mexican crowd. Doncic seemed oblivious to the chants, but best believe that he’s liking every second of it. Luka Doncic is getting MVP chants in Mexico. https://t.co/3VzWeYRFxd — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 13, 2019 The Mavericks won over the […]

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis just spiked one over Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons. After freezing Blake Griffin with a shot fake, Porzingis drove hard to the hoop and slammed one down on Drummond. Porzingis made sure that Drummond felt the slam as he gave him a staredown before running back. Porzingis dunked on […]

Against the Detroit Pistons, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks unleashed a behind-the-back move to evade his defender en route to a layup. The Pistons defense looked helpless after Doncic unleashed the uncanny yet effective behind-the-back move. The Slovenian sensation finished the play off with a nifty reverse layup to the delight of the Mexican […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic greeted the Mexican crowd in fluent Spanish, showcasing that his skills extend outside the basketball court. Of course, this shouldn’t be a surprise since Doncic spent a number of years in Spain when he played for Real Madrid. Nevertheless, the Mexican crowd was impressed by Doncic’s fluency in Spanish. LUKA […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic unleashed a nifty behind-the-back pass en route to a two-handed spike for Dwight Powell. Peep the clip below to see the picture-perfect pass by Doncic. Notice how the pass was right on the money. All that Powell had to do was catch the ball, jump, and slam it down as […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic might soon get the James Harden treatment from opposing defenses. The Mavs star is in the midst of one of the most sensational sophomore seasons in NBA history, and head coaches around the league are beginning to realize just how big a problem he is offensively. Detroit Pistons head coach […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond had an allergic reaction to avocados, which is why he’s a game-time decision against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in Mexico City. The Mavs could face a depleted Detroit roster. Drummond is dealing with left eye inflammation and has been wearing sunglasses on the trip. Dwain Casey says Drummond is […]

The Detroit Pistons are listing All-Star center Andre Drummond as questionable to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in Mexico City. Drummond is dealing with left eye inflammation: #Pistons Andre Drummond is listed as questionable (left eye inflammation) for tonight's game vs. DAL in Mexico City. #Mavericks Delon Wright (right adductor strain) is questionable.#DFS […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face off against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday in Mexico City as part of the NBA’s efforts to expand its reach beyond the borders of the United States. As it turns out, the Mavs trio of JJ Barea, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luka Doncic have been getting some extra attention […]

The NBA is always looking for more opportunities to expand their market, and they have built a solid base in Canada through the Toronto Raptors. Now, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle suggested that placing an NBA team in Mexico isn’t such a bad idea, as there are a lot of hoops fans south of […]

For the Dallas Mavericks to defeat the Detroit Pistons on Thursday in Mexico City, Mavs star Luka Doncic knows Dallas will have to contain former MVP Derrick Rose. Rose is coming off a 21-point game against the New Orleans Pelicans where he scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and hit the game-winning shot over […]

In one of the bigger moves of the past season, the New York Knicks decided to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks. In the days leading up to the deal, Porzingis held a hurried meeting with his agent to discuss the teams that he would like to be dealt to, according to a report […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been outstanding to start the new season, and this is thanks in large part to the new superstar duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. As it turns out, these two have a secret weapon that they use during games. This comes in the form of the Spanish language — something […]

LeBron James admitted he was forced to look past the physical aspect of the game to channel greatness. Championless after his first year with the Miami Heat, James was mightly close to his first Larry O’Brien trophy, only to lose the last three games of the NBA Finals to the Mavs and be forced to […]

TMZ Sports recently caught up with NBA legend Scottie Pippen to ask him about recent comparisons between former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan and second-year Mavs star Luka Doncic. Pippen famously served alongside Jordan on the Bulls teams that dominated the ’90s. Together, the two icons won six championships. Moreover, they became close friends. If […]

Luka Doncic is having a historic sophomore campaign in leading the Dallas Mavericks to the upper echelon of the Western Conference. However, the Mavs’ 20-year-old phenom is still hesitant to put his name in the same breath as Michael Jordan. ESPN’s Tim McMahon and several members of the media talked to the Slovenian superstar after […]

Luka Doncic has quickly become a name in the conversation for the Most Valuable Player, but his rise to superstardom has also come with plenty of chirping at the officials — something that has become a trend this season. The Dallas Mavericks superstar had some choice words for the referees at the end of a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic believes that becoming the Sports Illustrated’s “Breakout Star of the Year” is something special that inspires him to do even better. “When I heard about it I was happy, it was something special,” the Mavs star told DallasBasketball.com. “I appreciate everyone from ‘Sports Illustrated’ awarding that to me. It’s something […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a heartbreaking 110-106 defeat at the hands of the lowly Sacramento Kings on Sunday. But what made it more disappointing was their defensive lapse in the final seconds of the game. Bjelica sealed a Kings win with the easiest bucket ever 😨pic.twitter.com/f0g0RS8aoE — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) December 9, 2019 The […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is unsure about what to feel after passing Michael Jordan’s record for most consecutive 20-5-5 games. Per Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs youngster was a little overwhelmed by the record. It’s not just because of the countless statistical records broken every single season, but being mentioned […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic has broken the record of Michael Jordan for the most consecutive 20-5-5 games in league history. Per Mavs PR, Doncic has now 19 straight games with at least 20 points, five, rebounds, and five assists. Doncic claimed the record in Sunday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings. He ended the game […]

Dallas Mavericks fans can breath a sigh of relief. According to Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle, the groin strain that point guard Delon Wright suffered in Saturday’s game against the Pelicans isn’t as serious as first thought. Carlisle stated that the fifth-year guard does not have a timetable for return, but he has not yet […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic had his best outing in a Mavs uniform on Saturday, as he helped his side to an absolute pummeling of the New Orleans Pelicans, 130-84. Marjanovic logged a 15-point, 16-rebound double-double, missing only once throughout the evening. The 7-foot-4 center also added two assists and blocked two shots in […]

The build-up to the 2018 NBA Draft was rather fascinating. Most reputable NBA Draft analysts believed that Luka Dončić was going to be as sure of a thing as you can find. The Sacramento Kings were among the teams that apparently didn’t feel the same way. The Kings appear as if they had written off […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ losses continue to pile up this season, and they reached a new low in their recent 130-84 blowout against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The defeat marked their worst regular season loss in franchise history. Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry expressed his disappointment for his team’s effort, emphasizing that they “don’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks made franchise history in their 130-84 demolition of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday but the victory came at a cost as Delon Wright suffered an injury. Wright: Groin strain, unlikely to play tomorrow, Carlisle said. — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) December 7, 2019 In spite of the unfortunate development, Rick Carlisle offered […]

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic arguably had his best game of the season in their 130-84 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The Serbian big man scored 15 points and hauled in 16 rebounds in 23 minutes for his first double-double of the season with the Mavs. After the game, Boban gave a […]

The Dallas Mavericks have come out firing to start the season and they continued their dominant form in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The Mavs bulldozed their way to a 130-84 win over the Pelicans, making Dallas history at the same time. Today’s 130-84 win over New Orleans marks the 3rd […]

Dallas Mavericks backup guard Jalen Brunson has been playing well for the Mavs this 2019-20 season, and he had another moment to remember during Saturday’s blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans. With the clock winding down in the third quarter, Brunson pulled up from deep to beat the buzzer to the delight of the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got blown out by the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, losing by a final score of 130-84. Pelicans guard JJ Redick was pretty honest with reporters after the game, admitting that the Pelicans didn’t even compete versus the Mavs. When asked if the team competed today, JJ Redick responded, "No." When asked […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has tied Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan for the longest streak of games with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists since the NBA/ABA Merger with 18 straight games. The Mavs’ floor general joins Jordan and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with such […]

During the first quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ early afternoon matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans, Luka Dončić was dishing out some serious dimes to teammates. The first pass was a behind the back pass to Dwight Powell in the pick-and-roll between two defenders. Another great assist also went to Powell but this time was […]

Last year, Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Dončič burst onto the scene with one of the best rookie season we’ve seen in a long time. The 20-year-old Slovenian star was immediately viewed as one of the future faces of the league. What most didn’t realize is how quickly Dončič would become that kind of player. The […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle didn’t exactly hold back his thoughts on the New York Knicks firing David Fizdale, with the Mavs in a much better spot when it comes to the trajectory of the two franchises. The Knicks made the decision to relieve Fizdale of his duties on Friday after the team’s eighth […]