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The Dallas Mavericks lost starting center Dwight Powell to a right Achilles injury early in their Tuesday showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury of the Mavs big man is expected to be severe, though he is yet to have an MRI on Wednesday to confirm the severity of the issue. Powell’s injury occurred […]

Not only did the Dallas Mavericks fall to the Los Angeles Clippers 110-107 on Tuesday, but the Mavs also lost a key piece to their puzzle in Dwight Powell. With three minutes left in the first quarter, the Mavs center went down with a non-contact injury while trying to drive the ball to the hoop. […]

Injuries piled up during the Dallas Mavericks versus Los Angeles Clippers match at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday, as LA defensive dynamo Patrick Beverley also had to leave the game prematurely due to a sore right groin. Shortly after the Mavs lost Dwight Powell to what appears to be a season-ending Achilles injury in […]

On Wednesday’s showdown against the Dallas Mavericks, reigning Finals MVP and Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard made a ridiculous dunk over Luka Doncic. At the 5:42 mark of the second quarter of the Clippers’ road game versus the Mavs, Patrick Beverley threw a perfect pass to Kawhi Leonard while in transition. Leonard used his […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell has tragically torn his Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the Mavs’ season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: Mavericks’ Dwight Powell is expected to have suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Devastating blow for Dallas. — Shams Charania […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell had to leave the game early against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, as he came crashing down to the floor with an apparent non-contact injury. Judging by the replays, it didn’t look good for the key Mavs’ contributor. The American Airlines center grew silent as the 28-year-old big man […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is one of the most respected figures in the NBA today. The Mavs veteran leader typically gives quite the insightful perspective when asked about controversial issues — whether it be about basketball or otherwise. This time around, Carlisle was asked about former NBA guard Delonte West, who most recently […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has son Austin in the NBA. Austin Rivers used to play for his father with the Clippers before moving on to the Houston Rockets. The elder Rivers also has a son-in-law in Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry, who faces off against his father-in-law in Tuesday night’s contest between […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is “absolutely” an MVP candidate. After all, in just his second year in the league, the Mavs youngster is playing like one of the best players in the NBA. Some are even saying that Luka is the most polished 20-year-old in NBA […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis will make his return to the hardwood on Tuesday night in the Mavs’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing ten games due to discomfort in his knee. According to Mavs.com reporter Dwain Price, Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle does not know how many minutes the 24-year-old from […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has observed that more teams are employing a zone defense in the 2019-20 season. In previous years, the zone defense hasn’t been effective, but teams have found a way to utilize it well recently. The zone defense is a scheme that guards a certain area and not a specific […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis is hoping to make his return to action. According to Mike Peasley of ESPN, Porzingis is aiming to return for Tuesday’s headline matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kristaps Porzingis went through a full practice today and says the knee feels good and is hoping to be able to […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has nothing but praise for Luka Doncic. After the Dallas Mavericks star scored 35 points in a win over Portland on Friday night, Lillard said during his postgame interview Doncic is “arguably” the MVP. Lillard stated because “his team is winning and he is dominating game after game.” […]

Dallas Mavericks sophomore sensation Luka Doncic has emerged as one of the top vote-getters in this season’s edition of the All-Star game. As of writing, the Mavs star is a close second to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for the most number of votes for both the East and the West. Recently, Doncic opened […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis appeared to be all set to make his return to the court on Wednesday night, as the Mavs took on the Sacramento Kings. However, Dallas decide to pull him out at the very last minute, after Porzingis himself reported to the medical staff that something wasn’t right. The 7-foot-3 […]

Carmelo Anthony had another impressive showing for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, as the veteran logged 22 points (on 8-of-16 from the field, 5-of-6 from the line), a three-pointer, and five rebounds against the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony has been a breath of fresh air for the Blazers since he joined the squad a couple […]

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the NBA’s elite superstars in second-year player Luka Doncic. He has had a massive season so far and even Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has recognized it. Anthony also hopes that the Mavs fans appreciate what they have in Doncic. In a quote shared by Dorothy Gentry of […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is mature beyond his years, and it never ceases to amaze Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. The 20-year-old Slovenian once again came up big in the Mavs’ 120-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center on Friday, notching another near triple-double of 35 points, eight rebounds […]

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis has been out much longer than initially expected due to bum knee. The 7’3 Latvian big has missed the team’s last nine consecutive games, which has caused some panic among the MFFL nation. Prior to Dallas’ hosting of the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center on Friday, Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t had a setback in his right knee. The Mavs star is day-to-day moving forward. Porzingis still has right knee soreness and won’t play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. “We hope this thing resolves. All I know is he’s out tonight and had a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be without forward Kristaps Porzingis for a 10th straight game on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. Porzingis had a platelet-rich plasma injection last week to treat his sore right knee, a type of treatment they’ve been known to use for these […]

Prior to the 2018 NBA Draft, Luka Doncic’s stock consistently rose as he made waves with Real Madrid in what would be his last season with the Spanish supergiant. The Sacramento Kings visited him in Madrid, even bringing in the owner, Vivek Ranadive, to witness his play. In retrospect, the Dallas Mavericks star thought he […]

Though he’s a member of the Houston Rockets nowadays, 19-year NBA veteran Tyson Chandler holds his time with the Mavs in high regard. So much so that he actually thinks he should have finished his career in Dallas. Chandler and the Mavs won an NBA title in 2011, an accomplishment he says “means everything.” Alongside […]

The Dallas Mavericks have exceeded expectations halfway through the season. With Luka Doncic leading the team as a playmaker at such a high-level, continuing to add complementary talents to reinforce their roster seems ideal. There have been a few names the Mavs have been linked to in trade rumors. Most recently, Robert Covington was a […]

The Mavs are listing power forward Kristaps Porzingis as questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Porzingis still has right knee soreness: 4:30 p.m. injury report lists @kporzee as questionable for tomorrow's game against Portland. Not a surprise. — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) January 16, 2020 Kristaps Porzingis tore his left ACL during the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington is receiving trade interest from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic. The Timberwolves are expected to drive a hard bargain for Covington, who is a sound two-way player: Rival teams also say the market for forward Robert Covington has been heating up over […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle had some very high praise for Sacramento Kings veteran forward Harrison Barnes. Carlisle had the opportunity to coach Barnes during the latter’s two-and-a-half season stint with the Mavs between 2016 and 2019. During this time, the Mavs coach was able to determine that Barnes is indeed a special player: […]

Dallas Mavericks star big man Kristaps Porzingis was a late scratch on Wednesday night, as the Mavs opted to pull him out moments before tip-off of their matchup against the Sacramento Kings. As it turns out, the Mavs medical staff was not happy with what they saw from Porzingis during warm-ups, which prompted them to […]

With the Sacramento Kings facing off against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, the matchup carries just a little bit of extra weight. Only time will tell if Sacramento ends up regretting their 2018 draft pick in Marvin Bagley III as they passed on Luka Doncic. But, according to this one fan at the game, there’s […]

Dirk Nowitzki hung his basketball shoes up for good last spring, retiring from the NBA after spending his entire 21-year career with the Mavs. “Der Große Deutsche,” as he came to be known, left a lasting legacy in his wake, leading the team to a championship in 2011 and earning 14 All-Star nods along the […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been avidly compared to draftmate Luka Doncic throughout their brief NBA careers, a trend that’s unlikely to stop anytime soon. The Dallas Mavericks guard, drafted No. 3 overall in 2018, has his team riding high to the sixth spot in the West, only a year after the organization decided […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has the privilege of being around the Luka Doncic experience on a daily basis. Being with him everyday in practice, at courtside during games, or even during film sessions, the NBA champion coach has a first-hand account of what it’s like to be around such a budding generational talent […]

Following a 124-97 stomping at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sung praise for Luka Doncic, hailing him as the next Larry Bird. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle nodded but warned he’d stay away from comparisons to allow his cornerstone player to develop into his own. “That’s all legitimate,” […]

Kristaps Porzingis claimed he’s ready to go on Wednesday after the Dallas Mavericks raced past the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, 124-97. While it will be head coach Rick Carlisle getting the final word, it’s encouraging to see Porzingis that upbeat about playing after missing the past eight games with a sore right knee. […]

More injury woes haunt the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, as guard Jacob Evans had to abruptly leave the game against the Dallas Mavericks after taking an elbow to the face. The 22-year-old second-year player was trying to break up an alley-oop play from Luka Doncic and Dwight Powell when he accidentally collided with […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, one of the most decorated players and coaches in NBA history, believes that Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks will be a cornerstone of the league for man years to come, according to a Tweet from Nick Friedell of ESPN. Kerr on Luka: “He’s going to be one […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis will not suit up when the Mavs take on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Porzingis has been sidelined since last Dec. 31 to a sore knee. Recently, the Latvian had a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection in his right knee to speed up […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable for his team’s game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. MacMahon adds that it’s more likely that Porzingis will return when the Mavs face off against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Porzingis has been sidelined since the […]

Dallas Mavericks budding superstar Luka Doncic treated his Mavs teammates by setting up an advanced private screening of cop action comedy “Bad Boys for Life.” The upcoming film is the third installment of the famed Bad Boyz franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. It seems that the Mavs squad have been bonding over movies, […]