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Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. will remained sidelined for his team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night due to a a back issue, according to Mavericks reporter Dwain Price. Smith also missed the Mavs’ win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday evening as a result of the same injury. Mavs head coach […]

Though he’s been dealing with a sprained right ankle, it sounds like Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose is going to suit up for Friday night’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks. Dane Moore of ESPN 1500 shared the news after Friday morning’s shootaround: Derrick Rose says he’s playing tonight — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) January 11, […]

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and it looks like Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose will play after missing the previous six games with a right ankle sprain. Mavs owner Mark Cuban, who travels with the team for every game, says Rose is going to be a handful for his team […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose will make his return to the lineup on Friday at home against the Dallas Mavericks. Rose has missed the last six games due to a right ankle sprain he suffered on Dec. 28 versus the Atlanta Hawks. With Derrick Rose returning Friday, Ryan Saunders said the team is “definitely” […]

Phoenix Suns wing Kelly Oubre is becoming one of the most entertaining players in the NBA for all of the wrong reasons. On Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, Oubre tried to asset his his toughness on the defensive end, getting into a stance and smacking the floor only to see Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic […]

Luka Doncic is clearly having an impressive rookie year. The 19-year-old Slovenian has been leading the way on the Dallas Mavericks’ quest of making the playoffs this year. Despite being new to the NBA, Doncic seems well-adjusted. He’s been able to create an offensive arsenal that’s difficult to stop, including a deadly step back jumper. […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle told Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News that Luka Doncic is expected to be active for their game against the Phoenix Suns. However, Dirk Nowitzki and Dennis Smith Jr. are both expected to be out. Carlisle says he doesn’t think Dirk will play tonight, nor Smith Jr. Carlisle […]

Phoenix Suns top overall pick Deandre Ayton has likely heard it all when it comes to comparisons to his greatest threat for the Rookie of the Year award, front-runner Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. “I cringe a little bit,” Deandre Ayton told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “I have family and friends who […]

New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is set to hit free agency for the first time in his career this coming summer, and even though he is currently sidelined with a torn ACL, there will certainly be a long line of potential suitors for the 23-year-old. However, Porzingis can land a max contract of […]

After catching fire in the beginning of December, the Dallas Mavericks have slid backwards in the Western Conference. Their 18-22 record places them 14th and last in their division. Thankfully, they are still only 3.5 games out of the playoff picture in a neck and neck West. The real good news for Dallas is that despite […]

The Dallas Mavericks took a gamble other teams weren’t willing to take, making the first trade of the 2018 NBA Draft and swapping picks with the Atlanta Hawks to snag Luka Doncic with the third overall pick. Many teams were apprehensive when weighing Doncic’s international exploits, given the difference in pace and athleticism, which many […]

In just 38 games, Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has destroyed many defenders with his deadly stepback. On Monday night, he claimed yet another victim when facing the Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic with the stepback three with Josh Hart looking the other way pic.twitter.com/4czwCYtvSK — Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) January 8, 2019 Doncic gets guard […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki is generally regarded as a great guy and has a sparkling reputation around the league. He is not known for dirty fouls, even though he has been hacked by opponents countless times. Having played in the ’90s, Dirk knows his way around a hard foul. So when he was charged for […]

Los Angles Lakers sophomore guard Lonzo Ball gave viewers of the Dallas Mavericks-Lakers matchup some early fireworks with a thunderous dunk. Zo with a one-handed throwdown!#LakeShow (📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/ents9Ajeoa — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 8, 2019 The Mavericks rim protector DeAndre Jordan wanted no part of the highlight, stepping away at the last moment […]

Derrick Rose is having a resurgent year for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the oft-injured guard has missed the last five games with an ankle injury. Rose will also miss Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he plans to return on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Derrick Rose is OUT against Oklahoma City on Tuesday. […]

We’re about halfway through the 2018-19 NBA season, and one name has been at the forefront of the conversation for Rookie of the Year. Luka Doncic. Doncic has been electric for the Dallas Mavericks, helping to transform them from one of the worst teams in all of basketball to a team with a legitimate shot […]

With his remarkable play throughout the first half of the season, Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic is currently the frontrunner to bag the Rookie of the Year award by the end of his debut campaign. However, the 19-year-old is not only an absolute stud on the basketball court. As it turns out, he’s actually a […]

Luka Doncic is quickly making a name for himself on the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic is turning in a magnificent rookie season and is the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year. ESPN analyst and former NBA great Chauncey Billups is a huge fan of Doncic. On ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” Billups was asked about a few […]

Already in his 21st season in the league, Father Time is quickly catching up with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. However, following Friday’s matchup against the Boston Celctics, the 40-year-old Mavs big man implied that a certain record might motivate him to play on next season. With his retirement looming, Nowitzki may have already played […]

In Friday’s contest with the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki played his 18th and, possibly, final game in Beantown. Entering the night, te had the opportunity to pass Kobe Bryant for the most points ever scored in the arena by a Western Conference opponent. However, Dirk Nowitzki took 10 shots and missed all of […]

Boston Celtics fans showered Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki with a lot of love on Friday night at the TD Garden. The Mavs icon is expected to retire after the 2018-19 NBA season. The game against the Celtics on Friday will likely be his final game in Boston and Celtics fans made sure the legendary […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks Friday night, 114-93. But Brad Stevens was literally cheering for Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki to get some buckets. The Celtics’ head coach was doing this out of respect for the 21-year veteran. After the game, Stevens had this to say about Nowitzki. “I’ve rooted for two opponents to […]

Dirk Nowitzki, one of the greatest players of all-time, has spent 21 years playing for the Dallas Mavericks. The one-time champion gave fans a lot of memorable moments during his successful NBA tenure for the Mavs. In what could be his final season, Nowitzki has received nothing but love from not only Mavs fans, but […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic is the front-runner for the Rookie of the Year award, and the rising Mavs star added to his rookie résumé on Friday in Boston. Playing against the Celtics at the TD Garden, Luka Doncic hit a tough turnaround 3-pointer at the buzzer to cut Boston’s lead to seven. It was […]

After coming in at No.2 among Western Conference frontcourt players in the first release of All-Star fan voting, Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic believes his dream of becoming an NBA All-Star is within reach. Luka Doncic got 679,839 votes in the first release of fan voting, trailing only LeBron James. He is fourth in […]

In true millennial fashion, Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic put out a meme to explain his outside shooting. Via Twitter, the 19-year-old tried to explain the difference between open three-pointers and step-back three-pointers. Can you explain what it means? 😂😂💯 pic.twitter.com/XQ9U80rvVP — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) January 3, 2019 The latter has become the Slovenian’s […]

New York Knicks swingman Kevin Knox and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic have been named the Kia NBA Rookies of the Month of December. Kevin Knox averaged 17.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Knicks in December, while Luka Doncic put up 21.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists for the Mavs. The […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic has been so good that he is now not only the front-runner to bag Rookie of the Year honors at the end of the season. For some, including Mavs teammate Dirk Nowitzki, Doncic has a legitimate chance of making it to this year’s All-Star Game in February. According to […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith unquestionably has one of the loudest mouths in the entire sporting world. A lot of people take exception to Smith’s overly-passionate outspokenness, and former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt appears to be one of them. Blatt, who is currently coaching Greek side Olympiacos in the EuroLeague, did not mince words […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be in a rebuilding stage and are no longer a perennial 50-win team, but that doesn’t mean they can’t lay a smack down on an opponent every once in a while. Take Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, for instance. The Mavericks routed the Hornets on the road by a score […]

The Dallas Mavericks poured in 42 points in the first quarter of their game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, and in doing so, they drained a franchise-record 10 3-pointers. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the Mavs are just one triple away from tying the current NBA record for triples made in a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has easily established himself as one of the most promising, young players in the NBA. His emergence has essentially made him the second coming of small forward Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki admits he may have some trouble beating Doncic one-on-one today. However, according to Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News,the […]

It’s been a weird season for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook thus far. By his high standards, he has been having a sub-par season. Nonetheless, the former Most Valuable Player winner takes full responsibility for his almost-half-a-season-long woes, claiming that it’s all on him. “It’s really on me. I’ve been s— the last month […]

The Dallas Mavericks are interested in trading for Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter, according to Michael Scotto of The Atheltic. The Wizards could be open for business now that All-Star point guard John Wall is out for the year due to a left heel injury which will require season-ending surgery. Otto Porter signed a […]

Though they play on opposing sides, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Paul George seems to have a growing respect for Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. Doncic and George squared off on Sunday night, resulting in a 105-103 victory for Dallas. In his 34 minutes of action, Doncic led the Mavs in scoring with 25 points on […]

Mavs All-Star Dirk Nowitzki has established himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history. He’s not just a great athlete, though. “Der große Deutsche,” as he’s known, also has a great sense of humor. As a bit of a joke, the Mavs’ social media team created their own rendition of Steve Carell’s “40-Year-Old […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic showed off his skills in Sunday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder by pulling out a great move on Paul George. The Mavs picked up a much-needed 105-103 victory, which helped them keep some positive momentum going after the recent six-game losing streak. One of the most noteworthy plays […]

Robin Lopez of the Chicago Bulls had a fun moment with the Toronto Raptors mascot. Check out the clip below, posted by the Bulls on Twitter. It seemed like a fun and harmless moment between Lopez and the mascot. But towards the end of the video, something happened that triggered Lopez. You’d think by now […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan announced the return of Paul George to the lineup Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks after a one-game absence due to a quad injury, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman. George missed Friday night’s 118-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns with his injury. Clearly, the quad issue wasn’t […]