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In the recently concluded media day for the Dallas Mavericks, seond year guard Dennis Smith shared his thoughts on their new rookie Luka Doncic. A snippet from an article from SportsDay details a couple plays during scrimmages that caught Smith off guard. “His vision is crazy,” he said. “So now that allows me to cut […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently revealed that he would be returning for his 21st season in the NBA. Despite having acquired loads of accolades over the course of his career, the Mavs superstar says there is still one feat that he would like to accomplish: winning the Slam Dunk Contest. That’s right. Nowitzki — […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has two lofty goals for the upcoming season. The third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Doncic told reporters at Mavericks media day Friday he wants to make the playoffs, and win Rookie of the Year. Luka Doncic’s goals this season: Make the playoffs and win Rookie of the Year. […]

The Dallas Mavericks could execute the proverbial passing of the torch rather literally, as rookie Luka Doncic is projected to start at power forward this season, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, as franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki vacates the position he occupied during the last two decades. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday Nowitzki will likely […]

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle knows franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki will have to make some sacrifices in what could be the last year of his 21-year NBA career, but skipping out on a farewell tour isn’t one of them. Nowitzki is one of many NBA players expected to retire after this season, along with Dwyane […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is likely to come off the bench during his 21st and potentially final season in the NBA, said Mavs coach Rick Carlisle, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Nowitzki had expressed willingness to do whatever is necessary for the team to thrive earlier this month, which could include coming off […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith was not pleased with the NBA’s decision to let Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban skate with a $10 million donation and stricter checks to ensure the organization was conforming to league standards after an investigation unearthed a plethora of sexual assault violations that have happened during his ownership of the team. […]

The report into the workplace misconduct in the Dallas Mavericks’ organization is out, and the investigation finds Mark Cuban had no knowledge of the rampant misconduct by former Mavs President and CEO Terdema Ussery. The report states: “The investigators found no evidence that Mr. Cuban was aware of Mr. Ussery’s misconduct. None of the 215 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are embroiled in a controversy regarding workplace misconduct. In a report released Wednesday, the NBA found the Mavs had, “Serious workplace misconduct by former and current employees,” and “improper or ineffective management” per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The report centered around former president and CEO of the Mavericks, Terdema Ussery, whose severe […]

Dallas Owner Mark Cuban is making a donation of $10 million dollars to organizations that promote women in leadership roles and combat domestic violence, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The agreement with the NBA comes after an investigation into workplace misconduct. Sources: After NBA investigation into workplace misconduct, Dallas owner Mark Cuban and the […]

Dallas Mavs point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been shockingly devastated by the destruction caused in his native Fayetteville in North Carolina, as Hurricane Florence had no mercy when coming through town, leaving thousands of families struggling and out of a home. Smith, who played high school basketball in North Carolina and starred for North […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki sees limitless potential for Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic. Nowitzki is towards the end of his career, but the future Hall of Famer is excited about the bright futures both these young stars have ahead of them. “I think the sky’s the limit for (Doncic) and Dennis together,” Dirk […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has become the best-kept secret in the NBA after the European phenom failed to make any appearances in this year’s Summer League. While he’s yet to have a taste of the NBA hardwood, legend has it that he’s come close to resembling a “taller version of Jason Kidd,” who was […]

The Dallas Mavericks signed center DeAndre Jordan to a one-year, $22.9 million deal in July, and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is excited to have the high-flyer on board. Jordan spent the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers, but he declined his player option with the team for the 2018-19 […]

Luka Doncic has yet to play a single game on American soil after missing the entirety of the Summer League, but the Dallas Mavs rookie is quickly becoming the best player in pickup games at the team’s practice facility, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. While his resume says so very clearly, Doncic was far and […]

Fresh off a team change in the offseason, Mavs center DeAndre Jordan’s ESPN ranking has taken a massive slide after only one season, going from 30th last season to 80th heading into 2018-19. The list, which was curated by an ensemble of ESPN beat writers and national columnists, aims to reflect the player’s potential going […]

As much as we think of the NBA as one of the most progressive leagues in sports in terms of embracing international players, there has been an enduring stigma around drafting international prospects. For every Dirk Nowitzki or Pau Gasol, there are five Darko Milicics or Nikoloz Tskitishvilis. May it be fair or unfair, international […]

Dirk Nowitzki will head into his NBA-record 21st straight season with the Dallas Mavericks, and while his career has certainly made him a legend in town, his reputation won’t keep him from taking a step back. The German international would even be open to the possibility of coming off the bench, especially with the Mavs […]

Dallas Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki was en-route to playing 80-plus games during last season after coming off an injury-marred campaign in 2016-17, cutting his time short and undergoing a season-ending ankle surgery to clean up bone spurs. The hope, as Nowitzki quickly announced, was to maximize his time of recovery, allowing him to start what […]

Dirk Nowitzki will head into his 21st season with the Dallas Mavs without having lost an ounce of humor. New teammate DeAndre Jordan found that out very soon into this stint with his new team, as the German international jokingly threatened to take his spot in the starting five. “Obviously, the last couple years, I’ve […]

Ralph Lawler, the L.A. Clippers’ broadcast voice for the last 40 years, is about to retire. As such, Dallas Mavericks big man DeAndre Jordan, who spent his first 10 years in the league in L.A., sent out his heartfelt regards. Via Twitter, Jordan said: https://twitter.com/DeAndre/status/1040018988468588544 According to Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times, Lawler, 80 years […]

If there’s one thing you can say about Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki and his battle with Father Time, it’s that the 40-year-old is aging as gracefully as one can. The Mavs big man has always been open about his rather advanced age and has proven it yet again by roasting himself anew. Nowitzki shared […]

Dirk Nowitzki will set himself up for the ultimate passing of the torch, from an international legend to another on the rise, getting to mentor European sensation Luka Doncic during his 21st and last year in the league. While Doncic boasts plenty of talent, Nowitzki knows there will be some level of adjustment to the […]

As Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki enters the tail end of his illustrious career, he’s probably thinking who to pass the title of franchise player to. After 20 years as the face of the organization, filling his shoes is not going to be an easy task. Still, the Mavs have done a great job of […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki spoke about the newest Mavs member, Luka Doncic, noting that the 19-year-old was way better than him when he was of the same age. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Nowitzki, who will be playing his 21st season in the NBA, shared that he’s already been working out with Doncic. Asked if […]

Since Lebron James’ departure in 2014, the Miami Heat have been stuck in a limbo every team wants to avoid. Too incapable to truly contend for a championship title, but still not poor enough to take on the tanking route. In that span, the Heat finished every single season in the 37-48 win range; an […]

Steve Nash’s first stint with the Phoenix Suns wasn’t at all what they first expected after drafting him with the 15th pick in the talent-filled 1996 NBA Draft. Nash lacked the smaller aspects about being a successful player in the league, and it took a move to the Dallas Mavericks and a stint with former […]

The future is bright for Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. One of the firm believers of the 19-year-old’s potential is none other than teammate J.J. Barea. Doncic made a solid first impression on the Mavs veteran and according to Barea himself, he was impressed by Doncic’s innate ability to control the pace of a ballgame. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the 2018-19 season filled with optimism. Among the reasons for the excitement surrounding Rick Carlisle’s Mavs squad is rookie guard Luka Doncic. The Mavs connived with the Atlanta Hawks on draft night to secure the services of Doncic, executing a trade package centered on 2018’s third overall pick and Dallas’ […]

The Player’s Tribune just published an essay penned by newly-inducted Hall of Famer Jason Kidd. In the write-up, the former Dallas Mavericks guard shared an interesting anecdote involving himself and former Mavs teammate Dirk Nowitzki. As it turns out, up until this day, Kidd is still wondering if Nowitzki was being serious that one time he […]

Fresh off of his Hall of Fame induction, former Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd has recently come out with his own write-up for The Player’s Tribune. The 45-year-old covers a number of noteworthy subjects in his essay, but one that stood out was his narrative on the 2011 Mavs, which he labelled as “The […]

Former Dallas Mavericks star point guard Steve Nash is about to be inducted to the Hall of Fame in Springfield tonight. Dirk Nowitzki, his former teammate with the Mavs, has been very vocal in honoring the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and the No. 13 on the back of the legendary point guard’s jersey. In […]

Jason Kidd has made it to the pinnacle of basketball greatness, as the former Dallas Mavericks point guard was enshrined Friday to the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame. Kidd built his legacy on the backs of his unmatched ability to drop dimes, but he also showed, at least during his speech tonight, that he can dish out […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has been known to roast teammates and even himself all over his social media accounts. Recently, he had another victim to his list: former coach Don Nelson. He looks like a bad guy from the movie Taken!!! https://t.co/SLZVTzDHcR — Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) September 7, 2018 Nelson is in attendance during […]

Jason Kidd and Steve Nash will officially be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. The two dominated the NBA for years and will go down as two of the best point guards in history. But how would the two compete in a potential one-on-one game during their peaks? The two squared […]

Former MVP Steve Nash and Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki had plenty of countless memories as teammates with the Mavs and in the day of Nash’s enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, they opened up the door to some of them. The two internationals were always seen close to each other, often joking […]

Only hours before his official enshrinement into the Naismith Hall of Fame, Steve Nash went back to memory lane, recalling some of his early moments with the Dallas Mavs and his former teammate and longtime friend Dirk Nowitzki. The German international is coming into his 21st and last NBA season, which would be the most […]

Phoenix Suns legend Steve Nash was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame recently and he took some time to poke fun at former Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki was in attendance to watch his close friend Nash get inducted to the Hall of Fame. Nash said that it definitely made him happy to […]

Dallas Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki might go down as one of the most loyal teammates in the game, but his sense of humor knows no mercy, recently darting a savage shot to his former teammates and soon-t0-be Hall of Fame point guards Steve Nash and Jason Kidd. The German international took to Twitter to acknowledge […]