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Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Seth Curry reacts to moving to 2nd all-time in 3-point percentage

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is already regarded by many as the greatest shooter in NBA history. But Steph must contend with the fact his younger brother is ahead of him on the all-time list for three-point percentage. Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry moved into second place on that list shortly before scoring […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKristaps Porzingis addresses claims that he's back to playing like his old self

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis had to go through an adjustment period with the Mavs at the start of the season. However, Porzingis feels like he is getting his rhythm back. With fellow Mavs star Luka Doncic sidelined due to injury, Porzingis scored 38 points to go along with 13 rebounds and four assists […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic ruled out vs. Timberwolves

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the team’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon, per Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Luka Doncic is OUT today, per Rick Carlisle — Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) March 1, 2020 Doncic has been nursing a thumb injury and his status has been […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Luka Doncic parties with JJ Barea, Puerto Rican artists to celebrate 21st birthday

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic celebrated his 21st birthday in Miami on Friday, and it looks like the new Mavs franchise player had a great time. Despite losing to the Miami Heat earlier in the day, Luka didn’t let it ruin his night. Apparently, he partied with teammate JJ Barea, along with Puerto Rican rapper […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic needs to deal better with being the target, says Goran Dragic

Dallas Mavericks rising star Luka Doncic is having a sensational sophomore campaign. However, the Slovenian Sensation has been struggling with keeping his temper in check, especially with referees’ calls. Aljosa Persak of Vecer asked Doncic’s fellow countryman Goran Dragic what he would advise the 20-year old on how to deal with the officials. Obviously, Doncic […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years ago4 keys for the rest of the season for the Dallas Mavericks

Pundits expected the Dallas Mavericks to be a team on the rise entering the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The team, after all, has the luxury of possessing the promising European duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Doncic’s ascent to superstardom certainly accelerated Dallas’ supposed rebuild. Currently holding down the seventh seed in the competitive […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic admits he 'played like sh*t' vs. Heat

Dallas Mavericks point forward Luka Doncic’s birthday did not go well on-court, as the Mavs lost Friday night on the road against the Miami Heat. The first-time All-Star had an off-night as the ball kept slipping from his hands. Doncic did not make any of his six attempts from three and recorded six turnovers to […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs All-Star Luka Doncic reacts to his birthday, downplays turning 21

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is celebrating his 21st birthday in Miami. The Mavs star plans to go out to South Beach for dinner after Dallas’ game against the Miami Heat. However, Doncic doesn’t see turning 21 as that big of a deal since adulthood for him started when he turned 18, via The Dallas […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoGoran Dragic admits surprise to Mavs star Luka Doncic's quick rise to MVP level

Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic has made short work of the NBA through just 119 games stateside. The former EuroLeague MVP hopped across the Atlantic Ocean after the Mavs traded for the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, later winning Rookie of the Year and now turning into a legitimate MVP candidate this […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoShawn Marion argues no player is like him in the NBA today

Shawn Marion is one of the truly unique players in NBA history. From his odd yet effective jump shot to his raw defensive skill, there aren’t many, if any, players in today’s game that resemble the four-time All-Star. In an interview with HoopsHype, Marion lamented that no one in the league today is quite like […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKristaps Porzingis explains why Mavericks should keep playing him as center

Despite his 7-foot-3 size, Dallas mavericks big man has been known as a power forward rather than a center throughout his NBA career. However, with the season-ending injury to Mavericks starting center Dwight Powell in January, Dallas has been playing the Latvian power forward at the five more and more — something Porzingis is more […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavericks' Shawn Marion speaks out on Dallas’ underdog tag in 2011 Finals

Going into the 2011 playoffs, the third-seeded Dallas Mavericks had a bit of an underdog feeling about them. Despite winning 57 games that season, the franchise had never won a championship. They faced the more experienced Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs ahead of them, not to mention a brand new Big 3 in […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoShawn Marion agrees Mavericks would’ve repeated as champions had they stayed together

Retired NBA forward Shawn Marion was fortunate to play with two standout teams of their time during his 16-year professional tenure. Marion spent the first eight-and-a-half years playing for the Phoenix Suns and head coach Mike D’Antoni’s “Seven Seconds or Less” teams before later winning a championship on the 2011 Dallas Mavericks. Marion, who retired […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic can surpass Dirk Nowitzki as greatest Mav ever, claims Mark Cuban

Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest player in Dallas Mavericks history. The German-born power forward is sixth all time in career points, won an MVP, and led the Mavs to their only championship in the 2011 NBA Finals. Despite the accolades, Nowitzki, who retired at the conclusion of last season, may not have the title as […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years ago2.5k Slovenians expected to attend Heat-Mavs matchup for Luka Doncic, Goran Dragic

Friday’s Miami Heat versus Dallas Mavericks match-up at the AmericanAirlines Arena will surely feel like a homecoming for Slovenian stars Goran Dragic and Luka Doncic. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, around 2,500 Slovenian fans will reportedly make the trip to South Beach to watch the country’s two best basketball stars go at […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs star Luka Doncic questionable to face Heat on 21st birthday

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is questionable to face the Miami Heat on Friday. The Mavs say Doncic has a left thumb sprain. Friday is Luka’s 21st birthday: Mavs star Luka Doncic (left thumb sprain) is listed as questionable for Friday's game in Miami. Doncic, who will be celebrating his 21st birthday, injured the thumb […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoJalen Brunson might try to play through torn labrum before potential offseason surgery

The Dallas Mavericks fear guard Jalen Brunson has a torn labrum in his right shoulder, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Brunson, who is left handed, plans to return at some point and play in the remainder of the regular season, but offseason surgery is a possibility: Sources: The Mavs fear backup PG Jalen Brunson […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic wearing splint on injured thumb but confident it's 'not serious'

The grueling season appears to be taking its toll on Dallas Mavericks sophomore sensation Luka Doncic. The 20-year-old made his return to the court on Wednesday following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and as it turns out, the reigning Rookie of the Year sustained another minor injury in the Mavs’ 109-103 victory […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoGregg Popovich, Lonnie Walker IV speaks on defending Mavs' Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks further bolstered their record to 36-23 after rallying past the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 on Wednesday night. Mavs All-Star Luka Doncic put on his usual numbers, recording a triple double in the matchup. Now, speaking to reporters after the game, Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV acknowledged the defense’s focus on Doncic. Long-time […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic ties Jason Kidd for most triple-doubles in Mavs history

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic hasn’t even finished his second season in the NBA, but he has already tied Jason Kidd for the most triple-doubles in Mavs history. With a 26-point, 14-assist, 10-rebound performance on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, the second-year superstar matched Kidd’s record of 21 career triple-doubles. Luka Doncic recorded his […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoWillie Cauley-Stein to be away from Mavs until next week

Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein will be away from the team for personal reasons until next week, according to Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle, per Dwain Price. Carlisle said center Willie Cauley-Stein will not be with the team until next week due to personal reasons. @dallasmavs — Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) February 27, 2020 The Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoJared Dudley reveals Luka Doncic’s LeBron James-like quality

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley has some high praise for 20-year old Dallas Mavericks sophomore Luka Doncic, directly comparing the Mavs star to his teammate LeBron James. During an appearance on The Lowe Post podcast, Dudley said that, like LeBron, Doncic is one of the league’s “most unselfish superstars” — a quality that will […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoREPORT: Tim Hardaway Jr., Mavs have mutual interest in long-term contract extension

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. could very well be with the Mavs for the foreseeable future. Per Dalton Trigg of sports illustrated, the Mavs and Hardaway have expressed mutual interest in a contract that would keep the 27-year-old in Dallas long-term. Hardaway was traded to the Mavs from the New York Knicks in […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMark Cuban confident Mavs can win protest over loss to Hawks

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had plenty of gripes with the officials following the Mavs’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks last Feb. 22. Cuban and Dallas filed an official protest with the NBA, asking for the final nine seconds of the Saturday game to be replayed. And the Mavs owner feels confident they can win […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic thinks Tim Hardaway Jr. is 'one of the best catch-and-shoot guys' in the NBA

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic believes the media needs to talk more about Mavs shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. Doncic says Hardaway is one of the best catch-and-shoot shooters in the NBA. The Wonder Boy is happy he’s on the Mavs: “He’s probably one of the best catch-and-shoot guys in the league right now and […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic makes concerning admission about ankle injury

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen when Luka Doncic will return to the Mavs. Luka Doncic has missed the last two games with an ankle injury he suffered against the Orlando Magic. According to Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, he is admittedly still feeling the effects: […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoNBA waiting for Adam Silver's ruling before handing possible sanctions to Mavs' Mark Cuban

The NBA hasn’t been short of controversial officiating in the past few weeks. The most costly, perhaps, was a no-call goaltend against Damian Lillard’s game-tying lay-in. The league once again saw anti-officiating woes on Saturday night following the Dallas Mavericks’ loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Mavs owner Mark Cuban erupted on social media, speaking out […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoReport: Mavs filing protest with NBA over ending of game vs. Hawks

The Dallas Mavericks are filing a protest with the NBA over the end of their 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Mavs want to replay the final 9.7 seconds of the game after a controversial call involving a John Collins basket that […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoNBA official explains controversial call that triggered Mark Cuban's rant for Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks, owned by Mark Cuban, were upset by the Atlanta Hawks in a tight game on Saturday night. The Mavs dropped the game 111-107, as it came down to the wire. However, it didn’t end without controversy. There was a very confusing sequence towards the end of the game. There was a goaltending […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMark Cuban goes on epic rant about officiating after Mavs' narrow loss to Hawks

Several players and other NBA figures have voiced out their displeasure with how officials assess certain plays, especially on the newly-implemented challenge and last two-minute review system. The latest to do so is Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who went on an epic Twitter rant following the Mavs’ narrow 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic needs lengthy rest to address ankle injury, says Mavs owner Mark Cuban

Without rest, Mavs star Luka Doncic is going to continue to experience soreness in his ankle. That’s at least what Mavs owner Mark Cuban thinks: Mark Cuban says the reality of Luka Doncic's ankle situation is that, without a lengthy rost, he will continue to feel soreness. "That’s just the nature of the injury. There’s […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs have no plans to sign DeMarcus Cousins

The Dallas Mavericks are satisfied with their roster and don’t have any plans to sign DeMarcus Cousins. The Los Angeles Lakers will waive Cousins, who is still rehabbing his ACL injury. Asked Mark Cuban if he thought anybody would kick the tires on DeMarcus Cousins and he said Mavs would have been interested “but we […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoRick Carlisle plays down injury concern for Mavs All-Star Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle clearly understands the concern over any potential ailment to Luka Doncic — especially considering the Mavs youngster’s lingering ankle issues – but he sought to downplay the extent of his latest injury. Doncic will not play on Saturday to face off against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks as […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis to rest vs. Hawks

The Mavs will rest stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavs played on Friday, so they are just resting Doncic and Porzingis on the second night of a back to back. Via ESPN: Luka Doncic was listed as out with right ankle soreness for the visit to the […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic reacts to Rick Carlisle's claim he never looks at the standings

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle had a recent pep talk with the team about the importance of standings as they prepare for the third act of the regular season — that’s before claiming that prior to the said discussion, the Mavs long-time coach wasn’t even paying attention to it. Porzingis discusses the Standings Talk […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKristaps Porzingis joins Dirk Nowitzki as only players in Mavs history to put up 24-10-5-5 game

In Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic, Kristaps Porzingis etched his name on the Mavs’ record books with his 24-point, 10-rebound, five-assist and five-block performance. The sharpshooting big man became only the second player in franchise history to achieve such numbers, following in the footsteps of NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. Porzingis was the third player […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs stars Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis are 3rd duo in history to put up 20-10-5 in consecutive games

Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic have been at top form for the Dallas Mavericks as of late. With two excellent performances on Friday against the Orlando Magic, the Mavs’ Euro stars have become just the third duo in league history to put up 20-10-5 in consecutive games. After dropping 33 points, 12 rebounds and eight […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs All-Star Luka Doncic passes Kevin Durant for most 30-point games before turning 21

Dallas Mavericks sophomore sensation Luka Doncic achieved another individual milestone with the Mavs on Friday night, passing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant for most 30-point games before turning 21. The 20-year-old Slovenian reached the feat in the Mavs’ 122-106 win against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Luka magic ✨ That's his 29th 30-point game, […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Mavs' Luka Doncic goes extra fancy with behind the back dribble on stepback 3-pointer

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic looked slightly off in the battle of NBA stars over the past weekend, but the 20-year-old Slovenian prodigy is back on his game in the Mavs’ first appearance after the break. Doncic broke out an impressive behind-the-back dribble move into a step-back 3-pointer in the first quarter against the Orlando […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKristaps Porzingis, Rick Carlisle react to Luka Doncic's All-Star Weekend

Dallas Mavericks second-year star Luka Doncic had himself a ball in his first full-fledged All-Star Weekend after being voted as a starter for Team LeBron in the mid-February festivities. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle and frontcourt teammate Kristaps Porzingis were happy to see him enjoy himself as a participant of the Rising Stars Game, where […]

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