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Trading Harrison Barnes and his $25 million dollar contract next season allows the Dallas Mavericks a chance to be major players in free agency this summer. Orlando Magic All-Star Nikola Vucevic—an impending free agent—could be a target of Mark Cuban’s team. The Dallas Mavericks were anything but shy leading up to the trade deadline. Giving […]

The 2018-19 season was meant to be the ultimate passing of the baton from one great European to an aspiring one, but the transition has been much different than Dirk Nowitzki teaching Luka Doncic how to transition into the NBA game, having done the work all by his lonesome. Nowitzki argues Doncic doesn’t need to […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki spoke at length about his years-long rivalry with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade after meeting in two NBA Finals and exchanging several matchups against one another in the regular season. Both Mavs and Heat legends are expected to retire after this season and were named honorary All-Star mentions in what […]

Dwyane Wade came into this season as a soon-to-be retiree. Luka Doncic came into the league as a rookie from overseas. They will only play in the NBA for one season with each other. Wade has seen him play, though, and the Miami Heat legend has been very impressed. As they say, game recognizes game, […]

The Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in what was Dwyane Wade’s last trip to Dallas throughout his storied NBA career, and afterward, he and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, both of whom will be retiring at season’s end, exchanged jerseys. Iconic jersey swap between @swish41 and @DwyaneWade 🙌 pic.twitter.com/K56XiAE42D — Ball Don’t […]

Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri may be averaging only 6.8 minutes per game this season, but it appears he’s a sought-after man. When Mejri was briefly a free agent, the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly reached out about acquiring his services, according to Brice Paterik of Mavs Moneyball. Ultimately, Mejri found […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki are living legends – they know this, but the crowd reminded them on Wednesday night when the Mavs hosted the Heat. While Wade has already publicly announced his plans of retirement following this season, Dirk has yet to say anything official in regards to […]

Dwyane Wade might have already played his final game at American Airlines Center. The Miami Heat superstar, retiring at season’s end, is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s road game against the Dallas Mavericks due to an illness, the team has announced. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1095736979067678722 Wade is averaging 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 25.5 minutes […]

Before the Dallas Mavericks acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks, the big man gave the Knicks a list of four preferred trade destinations. The Mavs weren’t on that list, but the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors were, according to The New York Times’ Marc Stein: Kristaps Porzingis had […]

New Dallas Mavericks acquisition Kristaps Porzingis is anxious to play with Mavs star Luka Doncic next season, and he believes they can be a “special duo together.” Porzingis won’t play this season as he continues to recover from a torn left ACL he suffered last season with the New York Knicks. In the meantime, KP will […]

Despite the fact that former New York Knicks superstar big man Kristaps Porzingis has yet to play a game as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, “The Unicorn” is already being compared to the legendary Dirk Nowitzki. Technically a teammate of Nowitzki, it does not seem as though Porzingis will ever suit up alongside the Mavs […]

This weekend in Charlotte, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will become only the second 40-year-old in NBA history to play in an All-Star game. NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the first ever to do it at that age. PS — Dirk will this weekend become just the second 40-year-old in league history to play in […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki believes that a new rule should be implemented into this Saturday’s 3-Point Contest in Charlotte — one where he receives a little bit of extra time on his shot attempts. The future Hall of Famer said in a recent interview with Marc Stein of The New York Times, that he’s […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has been getting standing ovations from fans every time he check into the game on the road, and the future Hall of Famer says he is “truly appreciative” of the love he gets in road arenas. Nowitzki signed a one-year deal with the Mavs last summer. He hasn’t announced if this […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki thinks Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are “going to be great together” and hopes the duo will be the cornerstones of the Mavs for the next decade. The Mavs acquired Porzingis from the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade. Many around the league believe KP and Doncic are going to […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade have spent years battling each other on the court, and as both prepare to retire and play each other one last time, the Mavericks forward recently spoke fondly of their relationship. Speaking to ESPN’s Tim McMahon ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat, Dirk Nowitzki was asked about the […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Luka Doncic admitted he has studied James Harden’s game and copped a few of his moves, “especially the drawing fouls and the stepback,” according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “I watch a lot of his film, for sure,” said Doncic of the reigning MVP. A lot of analysts consider Harden the best comparison […]

On Monday night, James Harden got his 30-for-30. The Houston Rockets superstar guard notched his 30th straight 30-point game in their 120-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. It wasn’t an easy stroll for the reigning MVP. In fact, Harden came close to missing the contest against the Mavericks, as he was apparently dealing with a shoulder […]

ESPN’s Tim Macmahon reports that Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki would be interested in swapping jerseys with the Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade. The Heat and Mavs face off this upcoming Wednesday night. If Dwyane Wade wants to swap jerseys with his old rival in Dallas on Wednesday night, Dirk Nowitzki is willing. “Of course,” Dirk said. — […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban didn’t hesitate to approach the referees to argue against a call. During a timeout in the Mavs’ game against the Houston Rockets, Cuban casually stepped onto the court, approached one of the referees, then had a chat with him. Apparently, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Cuban discussed the subject of […]

The Portland Trailblazers suffered an excruciating loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. It was magnified by point guard Damian Lillard’s criticisms of the officials for the lack of questionable calls down the stretch. It appears there was plenty of truth to Damian Lillard’s comments. According to ESPN’s Tim McMahon, it […]

The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, and Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle had some high praise for superstar James Harden when he spoke to reporters pregame. Rick Carlisle, one of the best coaches in the game, says James Harden “is playing a different game than the rest of us are playing” and amazing […]

Rumor has it that Jeff Hornacek and Kristaps Porzingis did not get along too well during their time with the New York Knicks while Hornacek served as Porzingis’ coach, but Hornacek has nothing but good things to say about the big man now, applauding his work ethic: “His mindset was, ‘I want to be a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Luka Doncic showed he’s already more than ready to be the centerpiece of the franchise, recently carrying the Mavs to a cardiac 102-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle lauded his 19-year-old phenom for a brilliant performance, as he took over late in the game to […]

The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks both occupy a similar space in the state of Texas, while each NBA franchise is currently sporting a slew of both up-and-comers and legends alike. With the Rockets employing veteran point guard Chris Paul, the Mavericks are currently in the midst of veteran power forward Dirk Nowitzki’s final go-round […]

The Dallas Mavericks are welcoming back center Salah Mejri after waiving him earlier in the week. He was dropped from the team in order to make room for a trade with the Sacramento Kings. Mejri was originally waived to make room for the trade that sent Harrison Barnes to the Kings for Justin Jackson and […]

It only took the New York Knicks a few hours to grant their disgruntled star Kristaps Porzingis his wish of getting traded from the franchise. Shortly after the Latvian big man expressed his desire to be traded, the Knicks dealt him to the Dallas Mavericks in what many perceived to be a salary dump move […]

Dallas Mavericks super rookie Luka Doncic fired back at a since-deleted tweet by Bleacher Report and explained his comparison between scoring in the NBA and in Europe. In the post, Doncic reiterated that it’s easier to score in the NBA because the court is much smaller in Europe and there is no defensive three-second rule […]

Luka Doncic is just 19, a fact the ease with which he’s acclimated to the NBA game makes especially frightening for opponents. It goes without saying that the Dallas Mavericks’ sensation will fare even better in the future than he has as a rookie. Coach Rick Carlisle has a first-row seat to Doncic’s growth on […]

Kristaps Porzingis won’t play for the Dallas Mavericks this season, but that’s not going to stop Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle from getting to know his new star player and figuring out how he’s going to use the talented 7-footer next season. Carlisle and Porzingis had a one-on-one film session on Friday where Carlisle showed KP […]

Dallas was very active at the trade deadline, leading many to speculate on the future of rookie sensation Luka Doncic. But Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters, including Dwain Price of Mavs.com, that he isn’t going anywhere: A reporter from Europe was asking Rick Carlisle a question today about the recent trades when Carlisle intervened […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has seen the best of two worlds, both as a star in Europe and as a rookie sensation in the NBA. With his experiences at two of the best basketball leagues in the world, Doncic said that it’s easier to score in the NBA compared to the Euroleague, per […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic will surely miss his now former teammate Salah Mejri. In fact, Doncic gives the 32-year old veteran a ton of credit for helping him transition into the NBA, according to Brice Paterik of Mavs Money Ball. “I wouldn’t be the player I am today without @50Mejri helping me get […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been by far the best team in the NBA this season. Mike Budenholzer’s squad leads the league with a 41-13 win-loss record, is the only team in the league to rank top-five in both offensive and defensive efficiency, and sports a net rating of +10.0 – 2.5 points per 100 possessions […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer says he still has nightmares about Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Mike Budenholzer, who was an assistant coach for Gregg Popovich on the San Antonio Spurs for many seasons, says Dirk Nowitzki’s patented one-legged shot still haunts him in his dreams. mike budenholzer on his memories of dirk nowitzki: “he’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to extend their winning streak to six with a matchup tonight versus the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, they will have to find a way to do it without swingman Khris Middleton. It is no secret that Khris Middleton has taken on an integral role in Milwaukee’s success in the 2018-19 […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic was disappointed after he found out he was snubbed from the All-Star Game, despite being one of the most-voted players through the fan portion of the selection process. “I wanted to go and I was very disappointed when they told me I wasn’t,” said Doncic, according to Alex Madrid of […]

The Charlotte Hornets had big dreams leading up to the trade deadline, but ultimately weren’t able to get a deal done. Frank Kaminsky was their big bargaining piece as they aggressively pursued any avenue that would bring Kemba Walker help, most notably Marc Gasol. With the deadline behind them, there is a strong possibility that […]