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Tempers flared during Thursday’s preseason game between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers, as rookie Terance Mann slapped the ball away from reigning Rookie of the Year winner Luka Doncic, forcing the referees to separate the two players. Dallas had a sizable 11-point lead when Doncic was called for a traveling violation after a […]

Kristaps Porzingis made his Dallas Mavericks debut a few pre-season games back but while we await his official return when the regular season starts, the Mavs forward is showing off what made him the “Unicorn” little by little as he shakes off the rust. One such move that made the Latvian an overnight sensation his […]

The NBA has become enveloped in a geopolitical controversy surrounding their business with China after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sent out a now-deleted tweet in support of protestors in Hong Kong. The public backlash has only continued following recent comments made by LeBron James, and now there are protestors planning to stage a […]

The Dallas Mavericks have managed to build one of the most intriguing young duos in the NBA with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Former NBA great Reggie Miller sees the potential of the duo and the Mavs as a whole. Before the start of last season, Miller had projected the Mavs to earn the eighth […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis last played in regular season action on Feb. 26, 2018, when he suffered a torn ACL. The 2019 preseason has been his first opportunity since then to work his way back into form with his Mavs new teammates. Since playing in preseason action, Porzingis has stated his knee feels great […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins threw some shade at the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, claiming not only that he’s not high on their playoff potential, but also an interesting nugget about head coach Rick Carlisle. ESPN’s The Jump aired a quote about Mavs owner Mark Cuban praising Carlisle’s adaptive nature and willingness to facilitate things […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis is confident his jump shot will start to fall soon as the Mavs inch closer to the start of the regular season. In three preseason games with the Mavs, Porzingis is shooting 34.6 percent from the field and 28.0 percent from beyond the arc. The 7-footer, who missed all […]

Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played a meaningful game of basketball in a year-and-a-half, so with his regular-season debut with the Dallas Mavericks approaching, there is some obvious excitement brewing. Of course, no one really knows what to expect from Porzingis, who has been recovering from a torn ACL. He has looked solid in preseason action, which […]

Rick Carlisle thinks it’s only fitting that the Dallas Mavericks honor legend Dirk Nowitzki this season with his signature jumper logo planted on the hardwood at American Airlines Center: “Awesome,” Carlisle said per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. “It’s a fitting tribute to a guy who stood for all the right things for […]

It’s only preseason, but the preview of the Luka Doncic-Kristaps Porzingis pairing indicates that it is going to be a spectacular show in Dallas. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle naturally believes the two will become a major problem for opposing teams this upcoming season: Carlisle on Luka and Kristaps' growing chemistry: "They cause a problem. […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki seems excited about what the Mavs will do to honor him in the near future. In an interview with Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, Mavs owner Mark Cuban revealed he recently met Nowitzki just to talk and catch up. However, Cuban said that most of their talk centered […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is pretty confident that second-year man Luka Doncic can handle the pressure of being the franchise player. Per Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, Carlisle notes that Doncic has been playing professional ball since he was 13-years-old. Not only that,  but the Mavs star is at an elite […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis played two seasons with Carmelo Anthony on the New York Knicks. By all accounts, the current Mavs star and Anthony had a good relationship in New York despite not winning a lot of games in The Big Apple. Porzingis, who is one of the brightest young talents in the […]

Dallas Mavericks star power forward Kristaps Porzingis says one of his goals for this season is to win Defensive Player of the Year. The Mavs big man is one of the best shot-blockers in the league thanks to his 7-foot stature. Porzingis says blocking shots is just one aspect of being a good defensive player. […]

With Dallas Mavericks reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic set to enter what is highly expected to be another tremendous campaign with the Mavs, team general manager Donnie Nelson has described exactly why he considers the 19-year-old to be such a special player. According to the high-ranking executive, Doncic has the makings of some […]

Dallas Mavericks legend and basketball icon Dirk Nowitzki didn’t want an extravagant farewell tour in his last season in the NBA. However, he appreciated the “awesome” gesture from the Mavs, fans, and the NBA. In an interview with Alex Schulter of Sporting News, Nowitzki was asked if he became uncomfortable in the last few months […]

Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic is undeniably one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA today. The reigning Rookie of the Year had a tremendous debut season with the Mavs, and as he enters his second season with Dallas, it truly seems that the sophomore slump is not something we can expect from the […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis finished with 11 points, five rebounds and three assists in his second preseason appearance in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, but the Mavs star made just two of his nine three-point attempts. So, was Porzingis worried about his lack of efficiency from downtown? Not at […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has not ruled out the possibility of Boban Marjanovic and Kristaps Porzingis sharing the floor together in several Mavs games this season. Per Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News, Carlisle commended Marjanovic’s personality and professionalism. He also did not dismiss the possibility that the 7-foot-4 center will share […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic promises that his free throw shooting percentage will get better as the season progresses. After the Mavs’ preseason game against the Detroit Pistons, Doncic shared how he motivates himself for the free-throw line. Since he converts on the most difficult shots, draining a free throw should be easier. “I always […]

It’s been a long time coming, but Kristaps Porzingis finally made his debut with the Dallas Mavericks in a preseason game against the Detroit Pistons. And from the looks of things, it seems like the long wait was worth it for Mavs fans. Head coach Rick Carlisle himself was happy with how Porzingis’ first minutes […]

After a year of inaction, Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks suited up for his preseason debut, noting that he felt good and natural out there on the floor. In 19 minutes of action against the Detroit Pistons, Porzingis dropped 18 points and seven rebounds. The Mavs’ 7-foot-3 forward showcased his impressive shooting ability from […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle knows big man Kristaps Porzingis is very excited to make his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Carlisle wants to see Porzingis play within the Mavs’ system and ultimately watch KP have fun. After all, the new Dallas star has been through a rigorous ACL rehab which […]

The Dallas Mavericks will now go down in NBA preseason history as the first team that Steven Adams hit a three-pointer against. Although this is most certainly a joking matter, it appears as though the Oklahoma City Thunder big man in Adams is quite serious about adding yet another component to his game in 2019-20. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams completely forgot Boban Marjanovic plays for the Dallas Mavericks now. The Thunder host the Mavs on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters pregame, Adams talked about how he ran into Marjanovic at shootaround and asked the Dallas center what he was doing in OKC. Steven Adams excitedly greeted Boban Marjanovic […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis will sit out Tuesday’s preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Tulsa, but is expected to take the floor on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The Mavs are being careful when it comes to trotting out their new star into action on back-to-back […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be entering the new season with one of the most intriguing dynamic duos in the league in Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic. It is not only the Mavs faithful who are excited about this prospect, but the same can also be said of the entire team. For his part, incoming sophomore […]

The Dallas Mavericks were one of only four NBA teams last season to take more than 3,000 three-point shots – and they expect to do more of the same in 2019-20. At least judging from a training camp regimen that the Mavs have been using. On the Mavs training facility, there are blue markers all […]

Kristaps Porzingis has yet to play an NBA game since 2018 after missing an entire season’s worth of basketball. Now that he’s back in playing form, the Dallas Mavericks are eager to get him on the floor. However, head coach Rick Carlisle doesn’t think that Porzingis will see a lot of back-to-back games with the […]

In September, New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett said he wants to dunk on Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis this season. The new Mavs star, of course, began his NBA career with the Knicks. Speaking to Dallas reporters on Thursday, Porzingis said he’s one of the best shot blockers in the league and is […]

7-foot-3 big Boban Marjanovic found a new home this summer with the Dallas Mavericks. It appears that his new team is already loving the presence of the NBA journeyman, with no less than head coach Rick Carlisle having nothing but good things to say about their new recruit. “Since he walked through the door six […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle expects his second-year star Luka Doncic to improve from the free-throw line in the 2019-20 season. Per Mavs reporter Dwain Price, Carlisle shared that Doncic put on a lot of work on his shot in the offseason. And he believes the Slovenian’s hard work will eventually pay off. “He’s […]

Luka Doncic will have a lot of eyes on him this coming season after his incredible rookie campaign with the Dallas Mavericks. Some think that he would struggle to replicate his incredible rookie numbers now that most NBA defenders have an idea of who he is as a player. However, Mavs’ Wonder Boy has no […]

According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, Luka Doncic will be the team’s point guard even with Delon Wright in the fold. Carlisle confessed that he saw Doncic as a point guard since last year. Given his physical tools coupled with a unique understanding of the game, Doncic brings something special to the table. […]

The 2018-19 NBA season may have been the last hurrah for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, but he has already left a lasting impact on Luka Doncic. Doncic–who in many ways is the perfect European star to succeed Nowitzki as the face of the franchise–told Eddie Sefko of NBA.com that he wants to build a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be taking a cautious approach to Kristaps Porzingis’ workload in the 2019-20 season. According to Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle, it’s likely they will put Porzingis on a load management to start the season. Carlisle specifically cited they will be “very careful” playing the Latvian star in back-to-back games, especially considering […]

Kristaps Porzingis is back in uniform and looking more chiseled than ever, yet the Dallas Mavericks forward confirmed, contrary to previous reports, that he never intended to return from a torn ACL injury before he was fully healthy: “In my mind, I always wanted to come back when I was 110% and I didn’t want […]

Delon Wright believes he is on the precipice of a breakout season. Wright joined the Dallas Mavericks after splitting time between the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season. He was traded to the Mavs from the Grizzlies this offseason in exchange for two second-round picks and the draft rights to Indian center […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says he greatly appreciated the Mavs players for organizing their own bonding session this offseason. Carlisle, who is now in his 12th year as the Mavs’ head coach, believes that the initiative the players showed is a great way to develop chemistry. For him, it proves that the entire […]