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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 […]

According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, Mavs guard Jalen Brunson is done for the 2019-20 season even if it resumes. NBA owners and executives are still eyeing the resumption of the season from mid-June to August. But as of writing, the season still hangs in the balance with the coronavirus pandemic still spreading across […]

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic was bestowed with quite an honor by his old league, as the Mavs point forward was named to the Euroleague 2010-2020 All-Decade Team on Tuesday. No player accomplished as much in such a short time and at such a young age as the latest player to be revealed as a member […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban isn’t too thrilled with the U.S. Senate at the moment. Cuban took to Twitter on Tuesday to rip Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). BOTH OF YOU NEED TO DO YOUR FUCKING JOB! @SenSchumer, stop kissing progressive ass. We can't solve every problem in this deal🍑 @JohnCornyn , stop […]

The average NBA salary went up half a million to $7.2 million at the beginning of the season. The Association’s highest-salaried player, Stephen Curry, is making $40.2 million this season, which is up from $37.5 million, the highest salary for the previous season. It remains to be seen how player salaries will be impacted after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became the prime targets of the 29 other teams the second Anthony Davis packed his bags and moved to Hollywood to join LeBron James. After all, it was the beginning of yet another LeBron-led superteam, which immediately elevated the Lakers back from mediocrity to title contention. Prior to the league-wide suspension […]

With the coronavirus cases rising at every corner of the globe, the 2019-20 season still hangs in the balance. While most NBA fans are itching to see some basketball again, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle says that the league has highlighted “public safety” first before the season’s resumption. Carlisle joined The Dennis and Cowlishaw show […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is hopeful that the 2019-20 NBA season will resume by “the middle of May.” Cuban and the Mavs were the first team to donate money to its arena workers during the work stoppage. During an interview with WFAA-TV, Cuban said he was proud of NBA commissioner Adam Silver for the […]

Taking a cue from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Mavs players reportedly pledged to provide meals every day for coronavirus frontliners posted in the Dallas area. Per Dallas Morning News reporter Brad Townsend, the team has agreed to take turns each day in providing meals for these modern-day heroes, as they continue to risk their […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban has teamed up with Luka Doncic, Dwight Powell and the Dallas Mavericks Foundation in donating $500,000 to support childcare for healthcare workers who are battling COVID-19, according to an official release from the team. According to the Mavs’ report, the money will go to The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center […]