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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic sprained his right ankle in practice on Thursday. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Doncic’s ankle injury is similar to the one he suffered earlier this season. The Mavs’ new franchise player missed four games and returned to practice 11 days later after his previous ankle sprain: A source describes […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic turned his ankle during Thursday’s practice session with the team, head coach Rick Carlisle revealed. Doncic’s status for Friday night’s game against the Houston Rockets is still uncertain: Luka Doncic turned his right ankle at practice today. Status uncertain for Friday, per Rick Carlisle. — Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) January 30, 2020 […]

The NBA has added Friday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers as the late game for a doubleheader on ESPN that will be kicked off by the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicledetailed the changes to the schedule: Rockets game Friday against the Mavericks moved up […]

With the NBA trade deadline coming up, the Memphis Grizzlies remain confident they will get value by flipping small forward Andre Iguodala. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, some executives around the league suspect that the Grizzlies’ fallback option is a Dallas Mavericks offer of Courtney Lee and the Golden State Warriors’ surprisingly high second-rounder: […]

The entire world is still grieving the loss of one of the NBA’s most legendary superstars, Kobe Bryant. That includes the Dallas Mavericks organization. In the Mavs’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, head coach Rick Carlisle rocked a rare pair of Kobe retro sneaks in honor of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was with Dirk Nowitzki to witness the tribute violations for the late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. In Tuesday’s game between the Mavs and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center, the two teams committed an eight-second backcourt violation followed by a 24-shot clock violation to honor Bryant. […]

Although beginning the season as a member of the once-heralded Golden State Warriors, longtime Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein is now officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Rising quite a few spots in the Western Conference standings upon recently being traded by the Warriors to the Mavs, Cauley-Stein is excited to now be in […]

The Golden State Warriors may have decided to trade Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks recently, but the new Mavs big man has no ill feelings towards his former team. In fact, even though Cauley-Stein spent only a few months as a member of the Warriors, he seems to have really cherished his time in […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is thrilled the Mavs were able to acquire Willie Cauley-Stein from the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs needed a center after losing Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles tear. They were in touch with veteran NBA big man Joakim Noah before acquiring Cauley-Stein: . @mcuban calls Cauley-Stein acquisition “a steal-and-a-half. […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell ruptured his right Achilles tendon last Tuesday. After weighing his options, Powell decided to undergo surgery to fix the injury. There is no timetable for his return: pic.twitter.com/mVCZn8WLRm — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) January 28, 2020 Obviously, Dwight Powell will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season. His loss is definitely […]

Much like the rest of the NBA players seeing action on Monday, Mavs star Luka Doncic played with a heavy heart a day after the shocking demise of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The 20-year-old Dallas Mavericks sensation, who began his basketball journey in Slovenia while looking up to Bryant, opened up about the […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made a classy gesture in the last day, announcing nobody in his franchise will ever again wear No. 24. It was to honor the memory of the late Kobe Bryant, who perished alongside 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning. […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban shared more thoughts on the passing of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a tweet that was sent out on Monday morning. As part of his message, Cuban noted that the tragic event seems to have brought the nation closer than it has been in quite a while: “I hope we all […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki spoke out on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Via Twitter, Nowitzki briefly recalled how excited he was in coming home to see Bryant dominate in the fourth quarter. The Mavs icon also acknowledged how Bryant served as an inspiration to him and everyone else. Finally, Nowitzki shared his sympathies […]

The No. 24 will never again be worn by a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs owner Mark Cuban announced the organization has decided to retire the No. 24 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others: Dallas […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was instrumental down the stretch in their 112-107 victory over Rick Carlisle and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. The big man was all over the place and came up with clutch plays on both ends of the floor to help the Jazz secure the victory over the Mavs. Sure […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ second-year star in Luka Doncic has been dominant all season. However, as of late, the 6-foot-7 Slovenian has struggled in one area and Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle has taken notice. In the team’s most recent game, a 112-107 loss to the Utah Jazz, Doncic lead the Mavericks with 25 points. On […]

The NBA is a competition, but that doesn’t mean players can’t have fun. Just take it from Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, who poked fun at Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles for traveling during the Mavs-Jazz game at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Early in the second quarter of the game, Ingles attacked the basket and […]

New Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein will meet the Mavs on Sunday in Oklahoma City, per head coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle doesn’t know if Cauley-Stein will play on Monday when the Mavs take on the Oklahoma City Thunder: Willie Cauley-Stein will meet the Mavs in OKC tomorrow night. He will not have any practice time […]

There’s no question that Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has established himself as one of the best players in the NBA today. He has also caught the eye of some legends and players in the past. The latest former player to sing praises towards the Slovenian Sensation is former Mavs guard Derek Harper, who recently […]

In the wake of the injury to starting center Dwight Powell earlier this week, the Dallas Mavericks set out to find a replacement for the athletic big man. The Mavs found that replacement in Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein. Willie Cauley-Stein signed with Golden State this offseason after spending his first four seasons as […]

The Golden State Warriors are trading center Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday evening. Golden State is finalizing a deal to trade C Willie Cauley-Stein to Dallas, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 24, 2020 Cauley-Stein, 26, signed a two-year $4.5 million contract with the Warriors […]

Earlier on Friday, it was reported that the Dallas Mavericks would be active on the trade front, and it seems like they have already gotten started. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Mavericks have traded rookie forward Isaiah Roby to the Oklahoma City Thunder for big man Justin Patton and cash. This obviously […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a surprise contender in the Western Conference this season, and they are now looking to bolster their roster to improve their chances. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Mavs are seeking to clear a roster spot for trade flexibility and are in the market for a wing and […]

It was an entertaining encounter between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, with the Mavs edging out the Blazers, 133-125. This Dallas victory was thanks in large part to yet another outstanding performance from Mavs star Luka Doncic, who logged 27 points on 11-of-25 shooting, along with two 3-pointers, six rebounds, […]

The Dallas Mavericks played their first game after losing big man Dwight Powell to a torn Achilles injury, able to hold off the Portland Trail Blazers despite 47 points from Damian Lillard. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle is cognizant his team will be without Powell for the remainder of the season and has asked his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fell short to the Dallas Mavericks, 133-125. However, fans who caught the game were aware that Damian Lillard could have easily turned the game on its head with another masterful performance. He played great basketball against the Mavs despite the loss. His crossover and dunk with Kristaps Porzingis trailing him is […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is lethal from anywhere on the court and must be defended at all times. The Dallas Mavericks seemed to have forgotten that on Thursday. The Mavericks allowed the four-time All-Star to heat up from way beyond the arc. With the home team down by 20 points with under seven […]

Dallas Mavericks president and general manager Donnie Nelson seemed ecstatic that Luka Doncic was named as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game. Nelson described that Doncic taking mantle off legend Dirk Nowitzki is relieving for the organization. Per Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. “You know, it’s relieving,” he said. “In my industry, […]

At the start of every new day, Dallas Mavericks wunderkind Luka Doncic appears to be setting a record somewhere. The update on his historic season with the Mavs for Thursday? With his inclusion among the starting five for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 16 in Chicago, he becomes the youngest […]

The Dallas Mavericks have started to look around for potential help in the frontcourt in the wake of Dwight Powell sustaining a torn Achilles tendon, an injury the Mavs talent suffered on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Dallas was already in the market for […]

Based on how things have been going for the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are still a couple of pieces away from contention for the NBA title. If they want to acquire assets, then dealing a piece like Robert Covington to a team like the Dallas Mavericks is of utmost importance to them. However, it seems like […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran forward Danilo Gallinari had a relatively quiet outing on Wednesday, as the Thunder emerged with a 120-114 win over the Orlando Magic. The 31-year-old accounted for 12 points (4-of-11 from the field, 2-of-2 from the line), two 3-pointers, six rebounds, an assist, and a steal in 32 minutes of play. However, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still smarting after losing Dwight Powell for the rest of the season. While they can still resolve the situation by making a midseason trade, the Mavs are hesitant to let any of their valuable assets go for a player who can contribute now. According to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning […]

The Mavs have touched base with veteran NBA center Joakim Noah, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavs lost Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles injury on Tuesday: Sources: The Mavs have touched base with Joakim Noah as they search for center depth in the wake of Dwight Powell's season-ending injury. Dallas has concerns […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington has received trade interest from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, according to Ben Cohen of The Wall Street Journal. The Timberwolves are expected to drive a hard bargain for Covington, who is a sound two-way player. Minnesota acquired Covington from the Sixers in the Jimmy Butler […]

Tthe Mavs confirmed Wednesday that Dwight Powell suffered a ruptured Achilles in the first quarter of their loss to the Clippers on Tuesday night. Now, the Stanford product is weighing his options with regards to surgical procedures: The Dallas Mavericks announced today that center Dwight Powell suffered a rupture of his right Achilles tendon. Powell […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended up on the losing end of a close encounter against fellow Western Conference contenders in the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, 110-107. It was a battle that went down to the wire, and in such instances, it is not surprising that crucial plays down the stretch are examined with an extremely […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran point guard J.J. Barea had a minimal role to play on Tuesday, as the Mavs took on the Los Angeles Clippers at the American Airlines Center. The 35-year-old logged only eight minutes, accounting for three points, two rebounds, and two assists, as he saw his team fall to Kawhi Leonard and company, […]