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The Dallas Mavericks may be set with their one-two punch in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, but they’re still doing their due diligence in hopes of adding more firepower. According to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs may try their luck on Tobias Harris. A league source said on Saturday that the […]

Before making the decision to head back over to Europe to play basketball in Barcelona, big man Nikola Mirotic had drawn interest from the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Given that Mirotic was set to be a fairly coveted player this offseason, his […]

Tell me if you’ve heard this story before: the Dallas Mavericks entered this offseason hoping to land a big-name free agent, but they are probably going to have to settle for something less. On Friday night, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reported that the Mavericks are now focusing on “mid-tier free agents” rather than “big fish,” which […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to focus on mid-tier free agents instead of pursuing big names when the free-agency period begins on June 30, Zach Lowe of ESPN reported. The Mavs have long been linked with Kemba Walker, who is expected to leave the Charlotte Hornets this summer. Walker has been viewed as their primary […]

Free agent guard Patrick Beverley is reportedly looking for a deal that would pay him around $40 million over the next three seasons. Now, according to rumors, the Dallas Mavericks are one of the teams that are very interested in signing him. Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) believes that the Mavericks and Beverley will end up together […]

Former 14th-overall draft pick Cameron Payne will play for the Dallas Mavericks’ Las Vegas Summer League team, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports. Payne, 24, last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, signing two 10-day contracts with the franchise in 2019 before parting with the Cavs at the end of January. Prior to his time with Cleveland, Payne […]

Contrary to a prior report, the Dallas Mavericks are not the “secret promise” suitor for big man Al Horford, according to Mike Fisher of 247Sports and Marc Stein of The New York Times. The initial report from Monday claimed that the LA Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and Mavs were willing to make Horford a massive […]

The Dallas Mavericks could enter the Klay Thompson sweepstakes alongside the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers if the Golden State Warriors swingman is offered a four-year deal instead of a five-year max, according to Mike Fisher of 247Sports. The Mavs have been linked to plenty of free agents, but the organization has self-admittedly only […]

The Washington Wizards are set to enter into 2019 free agency without a full-time general manager, but the team is still making moves and preparing for more big decisions coming their way. According to a story by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports, the team’s starting point guard in 2018-19, Tomas Satoransky, can expect to get […]

Kristaps Porzingis reportedly plans to sign a long-term deal with the Dallas Mavericks as soon as possible and train with Mavs budding star Luka Doncic over the summer, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. All signs point toward the Mavs and Porzingis coming to terms on a five-year deal once free agency […]

With the official start of free agency just days away, the Dallas Mavericks have now emerged as a last-minute participant in the highly-anticipated Kevin Durant sweepstakes. According to Chris Mannix of SI, while the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are two of the frontrunners to sign Durant, the Mavs will also look to […]

Patrick Beverley is determined to lock down some long-term commitment along with a sweet payday in the coming days of free agency, reportedly looking for a three-year deal worth over $40 million, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Among those aiming for his services are the LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and his hometown […]

The Dallas Mavericks have yet to kickstart their offseason moves, still with no meetings or pitches planned for the soon-to-be free agents that make up this 2019 class. The Mavs have been linked to All-Star point guard Kemba Walker among other stars, yet no general concept has been designed as the waves of free agency […]

All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets have had sizable gaps and a stalemate in conversations so far, which has opened a pathway for competitors like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics lead the race […]

Tobias Harris definitely isn’t the best player to hit the open market this summer. When free agency officially opens on June 30, though, he seems poised to field as many calls as any free agent in the NBA. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, as many as nine teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and […]

The Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. As a result, both players will now be listed as restricted free agents: Sources: Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith to make them restricted free agents. Dallas views Kleber and […]

To no one’s surprise, the NBA officially crowned Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic the 2018-19 Rookie of the Year at the NBA Awards Show on Monday night. With a spectacular year already under his belt, expectations have risen for the Slovenian phenom. Mavs teammate Maxi Kleber believes Doncic needs to step up his game as […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is hoping that Luka Doncic will be a lot more motivated after winning the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year award. Cuban and the Mavs are still on a high after Doncic become the first Dallas player since Jason Kidd in 1995 to win the Rookie of the Year honor. […]

The Dallas Mavericks will officially parade their promising duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis next season. While there is a strong sense of optimism in Dallas, Doncic admitted that they need more help in order to become a serious contender next season. Doncic is coming off a strong first season in the league, which […]

The Dallas Mavericks are considered as one of the most promising teams in the league. However, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal believes that the Mavs are still a few players away from establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the league. Dallas has a bright future ahead of them with Luka Doncic and Kristaps […]

Dallas Mavericks first-year point guard Luka Doncic finally picked up his 2018-19 Rookie of the Year Award earlier in the week while the soon-to-be second-year signal caller is fresh off a tremendous season atop the highest level. However, Doncic has not been having a great week since receiving such an honor as the Mavericks point […]

Dallas Mavericks first-year point guard Luka Doncic served as one of the best players in the NBA throughout the 2018-19 regular season — whether it was among rookies or veterans. As a result of his efforts, the Mavs rookie was honored with the 2018-19 NBA Rookie of the Year earlier this week, which caught the […]

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly “don’t know yet” if they are going to be able to secure a meeting with Kawhi Leonard once free agency starts on June 30, according to Mike Fisher of 247 Sports. The Mavs have around $30 million in cap space this summer. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The […]

Kristaps Porzingis didn’t play a single game this past season with the Dallas Mavericks, but the 7-footer reportedly already has a good relationship with Mavs budding star Luka Doncic. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, Porzingis forged a strong connection with Doncic in his short time in Dallas and enjoyed his interactions with Mavs […]

While the Dallas Mavericks have some interest in Nikola Vucevic this summer, the Orlando Magic center is reportedly seeking a starting salary of $25 million, which is out of the Mavs’ price range, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. Vucevic becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The All-Star big man has […]

If Kemba Walker does end up leaving the Charlotte Hornets, he may not be headed to Los Angeles or New York after all. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are “at the front of the line” of teams trying to lure Walker away from the Hornets. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly interested in Patrick Beverley and Nikola Mirotic, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. The Mavs and Beverley reportedly plan to meet at the start of free agency. Both Beverley and Mirotic are unrestricted free agents this summer. Beverley played with the Los Angeles Clippers this past season, […]

Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks will reportedly meet when free agency opens on June 30 and the Mavs plan to offer Porzingis a full five-year, $158 million maximum contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. The Mavs acquired Porzingis from the New York Knicks at the February trade deadline. Porzingis […]

The NBA is moving away from using the term “owner” over controversies of racial implications. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, no less, is one of the more vocal personalities regarding the issue, saying that the league has tried to move away from using the terminology. However, Dallas Mavericks “owner” Mark Cuban isn’t buying in with that. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic managed to take home the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. It did not take long for Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki to congratulate him. Doncic was one of the few bright spots in a disappointing season for Dallas. Nowitzki made sure to show his former teammate some love: My guy!!! […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks have made history in the 2019 NBA Awards. On Monday, Antetokounmpo and Doncic were named league MVP and Rookie of the Year, respectively. Per ESPN Stats & Info, this is the second time that the MVP and ROY were both born outside […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks dominated the voting for NBA Rookie of the Year. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Slovenian got 98 first-place votes while two other ballots put him in second place. Luka Doncic received 98 of 100 first-place votes for Rookie of the Year. He was second on the other two […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was asked about the formation of a new super team in the Los Angeles Lakers. Interestingly, the Mavs boss answered with a rather amusing response. Mark Cuban smiled when I asked him about LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers. “I just hope history repeats itself with the Lakers […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic edged out Atlanta Hawks prodigy Trae Young for the Rookie of the Year award as part of Monday’s Kia NBA Awards. Congratulations to Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks on becoming just the second European player to win the Rookie of the Year award 👏🏆 #NBAAwards #Mavs pic.twitter.com/KwGkZ825DA — ClutchPoints […]

Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic thinks the Mavs have a “great chance” of making a big move in free agency this summer. The Mavs have been linked to All-Stars Kemba Walker and Al Horford, although more names could be added to that list once free agency starts on June 30. Doncic feels Dallas is one […]

If you will ask Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri, the Rookie of the Year race between Mavs phenom Luka Doncic and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young shouldn’t even be a contest. In an interview with Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Mejri said that Doncic should be the landslide winner of the ROY because of how consistent […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young believes he deserves to win Rookie of the Year over Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic. Young, Doncic and Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton are the three finalists for the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. The winner will be announced at the NBA awards show Monday night. In 81 […]

Could the Dallas Mavericks sneak up on everyone in free agency this summer? According to Chris Sheridan of Sheridan Hoops, the Mavericks are expecting to get a meeting with Kawhi Leonard. Now, just because Leonard is meeting with Dallas does not mean that the Mavs are near the top of his list, nor does it […]

Three NBA teams are readying to make unrestricted free agent center Al Horford an offer he can’t refuse. The New Orleans Pelicans, LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are reportedly preparing to make Horford a massive offer this summer, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Horford was reportedly interested in re-signing with the Celtics, but […]