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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic hit a half-court buzzer-beater right in Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young’s face in the Rising Stars game. LUKA FROM HALFCOURT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/uUZU1xXloL — ClutchPoints NBA (@ClutchPointsNBA) February 15, 2020 In 44 games for the Mavs this season, Doncic is averaging 28.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.7 assists. He’s shooting 46.5 percent […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, like pretty much everyone in the NBA, is a huge fan of Dallas Mavericks second-year guard Luka Doncic. Williamson says the Mavs’ guard is a walking triple-double and does anything it takes to win a game. Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on Mavericks’ Luka Doncic: “With Luka, he’s just a walking […]

Former United States President Barack Obama has some advice for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, and it comes at the expense of former Mavs guard Jason Kidd. Obama says Doncic can learn some passing tricks from Kidd since the Hall of Famer is one of the best passers in NBA history. However, Obama doesn’t think […]

At this point, it’s hard to deny that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has emerged as a serious contender for this season’s MVP title. He has been playing at an elite level, and there are no signs of him slowing down the rest of the way. Recently, no less than Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki shared […]

Not seeing Dirk Nowitzki take the court during Dallas Mavericks games requires some getting used to. We’ve all had the pleasure of seeing the German legend in a Mavs uniform throughout his illustrious 20-year career that somehow, the team just feels incomplete without him at this point. This is probably why some folks have been […]

Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic returned back to action on Wednesday after a seven-game absence from a sprained right ankle. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban called Doncic their ‘meal ticket,’ hinting that their trainers kept a close eye on the 20-year-old. “[Doncic’s] good to go. The trainers aren’t stupid — you don’t mess with the meal […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says the Mavs almost acquired two big players at the trade deadline. The Mavs traded for Willie Cauley-Stein earlier in the season after losing Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles injury. It looks like Cuban and the Mavs were this close to getting two more impact players next to stars Luka […]

The Sacramento Kings suffered another blowout defeat on Wednesday, falling 130-111 to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. It was a frustrating evening for the Kings, and at one point, head coach Luke Walton got in on the action. Walton was arguing a call during the third quarter, and with the 39-year-old coach unable to […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis effectively shut down talks that he only plays well without Luka Doncic, as both players bagged a monster game in the Mavs’ blowout of the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. For Porzingis, he and Luka are getting used to playing with each other. He then noted that their partnership will […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton got into a semi-heated exchange in Wednesday’s duel. After the game, the Mavs youngster revealed that Walton told him something that he didn’t like. Welcome back, Luka!@luka7doncic meets with @SkinWade after a triumphant 33 pt return!#MFFL pic.twitter.com/wJLpj2W2TL — Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) February […]

The 2020 All-Star Game is only a few days away, and first-time All-Stars like Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is excited to play. However, there’s a Michael Jordan-sized reason that Luka is excited to head to Chicago for the weekend. The Jordan Brand picked up Doncic as its latest athlete this season due to his […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a solid win over the Sacramento Kings, but the flow of the game was disrupted when the ball was suddenly lodged to the top of the ring. It would have been difficult for the officials to get the ball back on the ground if the Mavs’ backup center Boban Marjanovic wasn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks are enjoying a dominant win over the Sacramento Kings, and the Mavs’ starting unit is balling out. In fact, Kristaps Porzingis and Delon Wright pulled off a beautiful play that ended in a powerful slam. It happened during one of Dallas’s fast transition attacks. The Kings were barely able to get together […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic returned from a seven-game absence during Wednesday’s contest versus the Sacramento Kings and wasted little time reestablishing himself as one of the league’s preeminent distributors, dishing out this svelte no-look assist to Maxi Kleber, who jammed the ball unguarded during the first quarter, forcing the Kings to call timeout. […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle previously stated the team would have no issue with Luka Doncic partaking in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game if it aligned with his recovery from a sprained ankle. But Mavericks fans do not need to hold their breath. Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reported Doncic is active for Wednesday […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA despite being only a second-year pro. Like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the Mavs’ floor general has become must-see television with his crafty play. Doncic and James will be teammates on Sunday in Chicago during the All-Star Game, and Luka is excited […]

The enigma of the 2018 NBA Draft will always surround the eventual Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks proved smarter than the bunch, trading up to get him with the third overall pick, but the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings will forever know shame after having higher selections and falling short of […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic didn’t play a single minute in their home game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, but he arguably had the biggest assist of the night. The ball got stuck behind the backboard during the contest. Mavs star Kristaps Porzingis tried to save the day by attempting to poke the […]

Aside from the Dallas Mavericks, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist received plenty of interests from other NBA teams after he was bought out by the Charlotte Hornets last Saturday. However, he opted to sign with the Mavs and pair up with the Euro duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. As it turns out, playing with Luka and […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic intends to play in the Rising Stars Challenge and All-Star Game despite his ankle sprain. All-Star weekend is in Chicago this year. Doncic is making his first All-Star start: Luka Doncic said he intends to play both the rising stars game and the All-Star game this weekend in Chicago. — […]

Luka Doncic is now likely to play Wednesday when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Sacramento Kings in their final contest before All-Star Weekend, according to Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. Luka Doncic will be upgraded, coach Rick Carlisle said. Sounds likely he’ll play Wednesday — Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) February 11, 2020 The All-Star starter […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move in the waiver market by signing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to a contract, giving Kristaps Porzingis an intriguing teammate. Kidd-Gilchrist is a capable defender and should be able to shore up the leaky defense of the Mavs. Kristaps Porzingis was asked after the Mavs’ 123-119 loss to the Utah Jazz […]

The Dallas Mavericks were rumored as one of the front runners to sign free agent forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Now, it appears the deal has finally come to fruition for the Mavs. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kidd-Gilchrist has agreed to sign with the Mavs for the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season. Forward […]

The Dallas Mavericks will retire Dirk Nowitzki’s number some time early next season. Owner Mark Cuban stated as such on Monday during an appearance on The Ben & Skin Show. Mavs news of note from @mcuban visit on new @BenandSkin show: 1. Expects Luka to play Wednesday vs Sacramento 2. Dirk jersey retirement will be […]

The Charlotte Hornets have waived small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and multiple reports said he is expected to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. However, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning news, Kidd-Gilchrist signing with the Mavs is not a certainty. Hearing MKG to Dallas not a certainty, but Mavs in the mix. — Brad […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic played 5-on-5 on Monday, his first live action since spraining his right ankle on Jan. 30, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavs are hoping Doncic will be cleared to play on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings: Luka Doncic played 5-on-5 at the Mavs' practice facility Monday morning, sources […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry might be the less heralded of the Curry brothers. But he currently holds a leg up on his older brother when it comes to perimeter shooting. Curry drilled 6-of-8 shots from beyond the arc during Saturday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. And in the process he passed Steph as the […]

The Dallas Mavericks will not prohibit Luka Doncic from participating in the NBA All-Star Game if his ankle feels healthy enough to play. Doncic has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Utah Jazz, but Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle said the team would have no issue with Doncic’s desire to partake in the […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis sit out the team’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. It was the second game Porzingis joined second-year superstar Luka Donic and starting center Dwight Powell on the Mavs’ injury list. The Mavs have four back-to-back remaining this season and while Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle won’t confirm […]

With the passing of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6, a handful of teams around the association are in the process of buying out some of their players after failed attempts to receive compensation. The Charlotte Hornets, in particular, has decided to buy out their former No. 2 overall pick Michael Kidd- Gilchrist. Now, […]

Injuries keep piling up for the Dallas Mavericks. A sprained ankle has kept Luka Doncic out for the last five games and now, it appears that star big man Kristaps Porzingis will not play in the Mavs’ next game against the Charlotte Hornets due to injury management, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Mavs C/PF Kristaps Porzingis […]

The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a contract buyout with former No. 2 overall pick Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Wojnarowski also reported the Dallas Mavericks are expected to purse Kidd-Gilchrist once he clears waivers: Reporting with @espn_macmahon: Charlotte is finalizing a contract buyout with F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Dallas has […]

A controversial missed call stained a quality Utah Jazz-Portland Trail Blazers match-up on Friday night. The referees failed to call a goaltending violation by Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Blazers star Damian Lillard’s potential game-tying lay-up down the stretch. This ultimately cost Portland the game, as the Jazz came out on top, 117-114. Dallas Mavericks […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis will play against the Washington Wizards with no mask despite having a broken nose. Porzingis broke his nose on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies: Per RC: Porzingis will play and play without a mask on his broken nose. Curry will play. Barea is available 6:00 tip @1033fmESPN — Chuck Cooperstein (@coopmavs) […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is hopeful that star Luka Doncic will play before the All-Star break. Doncic sprained his ankle during a practice. The Mavs will clearly be cautious with Doncic moving forward since this is the second time this season he has sprained his right ankle: Rick Carlisle will announce on his […]

The Dallas Mavericks are listing Kristaps Porzingis as questionable to face the Washington Wizards on Friday. Porzingis broke his nose on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies after being elbowed by Jaren Jackson Jr. Kristaps Porzingis listed as questionable for Friday vs. Wizards on latest injury report with broken nose. Seth Curry and J.J. Barea also […]

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly believed they had a deal in place to acquire Danny Green had the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Marcus Morris, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. The Los Angeles Clippers wound up trading for Morris, so Green will be staying with the Lakers and the Mavs won’t be […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are once again dangling Andrew Wiggins, this time in a proposed trade to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-team trade that could help them get Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell, according to Chris Crouse of Heavy.com. The Wolves have not given up on the steadfast pursuit of Russell, one is […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell short to the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-107. To make things worse, Kristaps Porzingis had to sit the rest of the game out due to breaking his nose. The Latvian big man confirmed to NBA on ESPN that he did break his nose after Josh Jackson unintentionally smashed his elbow to the big […]