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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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks posted a highlight reel of Dirk Nowitzki which showcased not just his pristine shooting form, but his athleticism in his early days in the league. The current Mavs’ players reacted to the clip. While most of them praised Nowitzki’s abilities, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson made fun of him. And the German […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has been retired from the NBA for a year now. Some of the current Mavs’ players were lucky enough to play alongside the German icon in his final season last year, while others simply knew Dirk by watching his legendary 21-year career on TV. The current Mavs ensemble was reminded […]

Dallas Mavericks’ point-forward Luka Doncic has joined in the global social media craze in which people juggle a roll of toilet paper during the coronavirus quarantine. The Mavs star posted an Instagram video of him taking on the quirky #StayAtHomeChallenge fad. Let’s say we now know why he chose basketball: Is this why everyone is […]

The Dallas Maverick’s Mays Foundation is contributing $100,000 to nonprofits in an effort to help combat needs around the community due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mavs owner Mark Cuban and the franchise have been cognizant of the financial strain on nonprofit organizations that are providing support to those affected by COVID-19. After pledging to cover […]

Several teams were interested in Danny Green’s services this offseason, including the Dallas Mavericks. Ultimately, though, the two-time NBA champion decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. As part of a recent appearance on “Take it There” with Taylor Rooks, Green explained his reasoning behind this decision: “Dallas was very interested, the Lakers were […]

It’s hard to deny that most centers in the NBA today no longer fall in the category of the traditional big man. This is completely understandable given how the game has evolved and how the 3-point shot has emerged as arguably the most important weapon in any team’s arsenal. Nonetheless, it is still worth going […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki got into a bit of a road mishap a couple of days ago and called on a former Mavs teammate in Deron Williams to help get his minivan out of the mud. Williams, who currently resides in Dallas, called out Nowitzki on Instagram for disrupting their self-quarantine. The former league […]

To let time pass amid the suspension of the NBA 2019-20 season due to the novel coronavirus, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks had a FIFA bet. If Brunson won, Doncic would have to wear an Eagles jersey to the next Mavs game. And if Doncic won, Brunson would have to wear […]

It is without question that Adam Silver made the right call when he decided to suspend the NBA season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheless, it’s also hard to deny that this could not have come at a worse time for the Los Angeles Lakers, who went into the hiatus with a Western Conference-best 49-14 […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban believes there’s no such thing as an “overreaction” when it comes to dealing with the coronavirus crisis. The outspoken billionaire and Dallas Mavericks boss once again shared his unsolicited opinion on Twitter, claiming that each individual should take extreme lengths in order to contain the spread of the contagious virus. https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1239638705175961600 […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic delivered a smart PSA to fans on Monday with the help of injured Mavs teammate Dwight Powell. Both Doncic and Powell are advising people to stay away from large crowds with the coronavirus spreading like crazy. Powell wasn’t going to be going anywhere regardless. He’s currently rehabbing his torn Achilles […]

When you’re a retired NBA superstar during a time where staying at home is highly encouraged, it’s not that difficult to lock yourself up indoors. However, Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki found himself at the wrong place at the wrong time. Fellow retired player and ex-Dallas Mavericks teammate Deron Williams shared a video to his Instagram […]

With the NBA suspension giving NBA players a lot of free time, Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis took the opportunity to engage with Mavs fans and answer some interesting questions. In a Q&A session on Instagram, Porzingis was asked to name his top five basketball players of all time — even those who are […]

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Seth Curry posted some cool pictures of him and his brother, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, for Steph’s birthday on Saturday. The Warriors superstar is turning 32. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9u5avJlnb0/ Warriors fans have only watched Steph play five times this season. The two-time NBA MVP broke his left hand in the fourth […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is taking another step to support folks in the Dallas community affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. On Saturday, the team at Civic Science tweeted their intentions to reimburse employees’ expenses from local establishments during the outbreak, and encouraged others to do the same. Cuban shared his enthusiasm for the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. MacMahon notes that the Mavs guard initially planned to return this season and have the procedure over the summer, but the NBA’s suspension may have altered those plans. Brunson initially suffered the shoulder injury […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has already been playing too many video games now that the NBA season is on hold. The NBA suspended the 2019-20 season on Wednesday after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has it as well, but Mitchell […]

Even with the 2019-20 NBA regular season suspended due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban continues to remain engaged with his squad. The 61-year-old billionaire recently shared that he reminded Mavs players to take the suspension seriously and stay indoors as much as possible. “I told my players this is […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says the players who have been listed as ill lately by the Mavs just weren’t feeling well and probably don’t have the coronavirus. Cuban doesn’t see those said Mavs players getting tested for the coronavirus: “I don’t think any of them had a fever,” Cuban told The Dallas Morning News. […]