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Former Dallas Mavericks guard Nick Van Exel was surprised to see former teammate Dirk Nowitzki rocking a suit during the Dallas Cowboys opener. Via Twitter, Van Exel — who’s been an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies since 2016 — noted that Nowitzki was not a fan of suits when they were teammates with the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson appeared on FS1’s Fair Game with Kristine Leahy and was asked about his thoughts on Luka Doncic: "@luka7doncic is special." 🌟@jalenbrunson1 reveals to @KristineLeahy his thoughts on fellow guard Luka Dončić: pic.twitter.com/7AEjBJuhGh — Fair Game (@FairGameonFS1) September 9, 2019 And truly, Luka is indeed special. Doncic entered the NBA as […]

The Dallas Cowboys opened their season against the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon by paying homage to a Dallas sports legend. Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki received a video tribute and an accompanying standing ovation by the crowd as the Cowboys honored Nowitzki’s career prior to kickoff: Happy to have @Swish41 in the 🏡today! #ThankYouDirk […]

Luka Doncic is the shining hope for the Dallas Mavericks. He is expected to continue the tradition that the team is to be led by an outstanding European alongside Kristaps Porzingis. However, the Mavs rising star is still a young one and can be easily impressed by video games. With NBA 2K20’s release, players got […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are excited to get the new season started. The Mavs may have lost Dirk Nowitzki to retirement, but they have an exciting duo coming up in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The two European stars have enthralled and won fans all over the world with their top basketball skills. Even fellow NBA […]

Retired Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki is a rare breed among basketball players. He was a man ahead of his time, revolutionizing the way power forwards move in the NBA. The Mavs know how important Dirk was for their franchise and decided to honor him now that he has walked away from the game. Some […]

The Dallas Mavericks and star point guard Luka Doncic tried to perform a nice gesture by acknowledging Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale–who was named Rookie of the Year in the WNBA this past season–but the Minnesota Lynx were not hearing any of that noise. When the Wings tweeted out a video of the Mavs’ Slovenian […]

After winning EuroLeague MVP and being one of the most feted international prospects in NBA history, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks waltzed to a Rookie of the Year award last season despite some stiff late-season competition from runner-up Trae Young. The Rookie of the Year race was notable for the fact that it included […]

Delon Wright’s contract with Dallas Mavericks has $350k each in incentives if he makes the All-Star team, crowned Most Improved Player, and makes the All-Defensive First or Second Team. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN via Bobby Marks, in order for Wright to achieve these milestones, the Mavs should give him ample minutes. Incentives in Delon […]

Dirk Nowitzki may be one of the most identifiable sports figure in Dallas history, but the former Dallas Mavericks forward has company processing through customs. The 41-year-old Mavs legend tweeted on Tuesday evening that he was surprised to see many cameras waiting at the airport as he arrives, only to realize that it was not […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter the 2019-20 NBA season with a blueprint for the future. With Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, the Mavs will have two capable scorers to lead the new charge. Well, the issue is, they need help. Last season, the Mavs finished the year 33-49, good for 14th in the Western Conference. […]

For Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, agreeing to be the ambassador of the World Cup is one way of helping the game of basketball grow internationally. In an interview with Alex Squadron of Slam Online, the Mavs icon admitted that he’s sad that his playing days are over. However, Nowitzki still wants to contribute to […]

For Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki, the key to success for young NBA players today is to ‘never think you’ve made it.’ In an interview with Alex Squadron of Slam Online, the 41-year-old Mavs icon shared what his mindset was throughout his illustrious 21-year career in the NBA. From day one up until he hung […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best shooting bigs to ever step foot on the hardwood. However, the Mavs icon believes that today’s big men have better skills compared to the time when he entered the NBA. Nowitzki sat down with Alex Squadron of Slam Online in China while the FIBA World […]

Following a storied 21-year career with the Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki retired after the 2018-19 season. Now, the Mavs icon is entering the next chapter of his career. While Nowitzki remains undecided and is taking his time before making his next career move post-retirement, he seems to have a number of offers waiting for him. […]

Dallas Mavericks sensation Luka Doncic has big expectations for the Mavs’ newly acquired guard Delon Wright. In an interview with Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Doncic admits he is looking forward to playing with Wright, who he expects to make a big impact on the team and on him. “He’s a point guard and he can […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a shining new international duo this upcoming season with reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic and returning Latvian star Kristaps Porzingis at the helm. Unfortunately, Mavs fans won’t get the chance to see them play alongside Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, who officially retired at the end of the 2018-19 season. […]

The Dallas Mavericks nabbed a superstar-in-the-making when they traded for Luka Doncic in last year’s NBA Draft.  Very few knew how good he could be when faced against the league’s best. But with a year under his belt, everyone now knows that Doncic is going to be a big star beginning with the 2019-20 season. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic says his summer has been “different” since he’s gotten “so many days off” after the Mavs’ season ended in April. Doncic usually plays for Real Madrid during the summer, but now that’s he’s in the NBA on the Mavs, he gets to relax in the summer, spend time with his […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic admits it’s “going to be difficult” for the Mavs to make the playoffs next season. The Western Conference is going to be a bloodbath, especially at the top. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets are virtual locks to make […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic won the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. The Mavs star put on a show from start to finish last season and is looking to take it to another level in 2019-20. Doncic says he’s been training five days a week and on the weekends this offseason. The Mavs’ floor […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic says his defense is going to be better next season thanks to his weight loss. The Mavs’ floor general reportedly lost as much as 20 pounds this summer. Doncic says he’s faster now and will be able to move laterally quicker moving forward. MAVS.COM: Millions of us saw that photo […]

Seth Curry is back on the Dallas Mavericks and Mavs star Luka Doncic “can’t wait” to play with the sharpshooter. After playing with the Portland Trail Blazers last season, Curry signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Mavs this summer in free agency. Seth played for Dallas during the 2016-17 season. Doncic says Curry is […]

Dallas Mavericks budding star Luka Doncic is very excited to play with Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis next season. Porzingis missed the entire 2018-19 season rehabbing his ACL injury, but is 100 percent now and will make his Mavs debut in 2019-20. Doncic, who won the 2019 Rookie of the Year award, is looking forward […]

For Josh Howard, the Dallas Mavericks needs just a few more tweaks from being a championship contender. To recall, Howard played six and half seasons for the Mavs from the early to late 2000s. He was a key part of the organization’s success during that time, helping them qualify for the playoffs several times. Now, […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is one of the NBA’s most exciting young players to watch. There are a few flaws to his game that is clearly overshadowed by his positives. However, there’s one thing Dallas’ Wonder Boy cannot escape from: talks about his weight. Doncic is noticeably thicker if you put him beside […]

The Dallas Mavericks have claimed former Los Angeles Lakers big man Aric Holman off waivers, according to Shams Charania of STADIUM and The Athletic. Holman was released earlier this week as the Lakers made room on the roster to sign former three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard. He had been signed to an […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry says the Mavs will be a “tough team” once power forward Kristaps Porzingis gets his “legs back going.” Porzingis missed the entire 2018-19 season recovering from his ACL tear. The 7-footer will make his Mavs debut next season and Curry believes Dallas will be a juggernaut on offense with Porzingis […]

Seth Curry is back on the Dallas Mavericks and the Mavs guard is excited to play with 2019 Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic. After playing with the Portland Trail Blazers last season, Curry signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Mavs this summer in free agency. The sharpshooter is thrilled to be back […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry says Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis is already one of the best players in the league and people have forgotten that since Porzingis missed the entire 2018-19 season recovering from his ACL tear. Porzingis will make his Mavs debut next season and Dallas can’t wait to see KP play alongside […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is working hard to improve his game this summer, and he recently put himself to the test by participating in an open gym scrimmage. Needless to say, Doncic was impressive: ROY Luka Doncic making it too easy at Pro Open Run. Sheeesh 🤧 pic.twitter.com/iAb8YYLN93 — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 28, 2019 […]

Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic and Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum will likely get their first All-Star honors in the upcoming 2019-20 season, according to ESPN’s comprehensive preseason predictions. The two rising stars lead the ESPN voting for the “most likely first-time All-Stars” in their respective conferences. The rest of the list features equally exciting […]

Mark Cuban has been affiliated with the NBA for almost two decades now, and he’s seen a lot of great things about the league during that span. The Dallas Mavericks owner firmly believes that the NBA is better than more popular National Football League. In an interview with Michael Kaskey-Blomain of CBS Sports, Cuban said […]

It is absolutely no secret that the NBA is the most progressive professional sports league in North America these days. With the league rising rapidly in popularity, the NBA continues to skyrocket in the right direction, which is perhaps why Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has no problem with the league increasing player empowerment going […]

Longtime Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has never been one to keep quiet and has even become more outspoken over the years during his tenure with the Mavs. Speaking his mind once again, Cuban recently stated that he believes that longtime NBA forward Carmelo Anthony should have been on Team USA for this year’s FIBA […]

Former Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis was spotted on Tuesday playing pick-up hoops with current Mavs players Luka Doncic, Justin Jackson and rookie Isaiah Roby. Ellis has been away from the NBA since 2017 and is currently a free agent. He last played for the Indiana Pacers, who waived him in the summer of 2017. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had choice words to say about the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) system in the United States. The AAU basketball network has been a mainstay for decades in the country, grooming talented young athletes to play in an organized fashion outside of high school teams. AAU squads often see top recruits […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has some thoughts on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s assertion that James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. The Mavs owner believes Harden — who has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons — has optimized his […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says Mavs budding star Luka Doncic is a special player for a number of reasons. Doncic, who won the 2019 Rookie of the Year Award, is the new face of the Mavs franchise now that Dirk Nowitzki is retired. Mark Cuban couldn’t hold back his excitement when he was asked […]