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Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan was glad to have point guard Dennis Smith Jr. back in the starting lineup in a win over the L.A. Clippers, even making a reference to his 2015 botched free agency promise to boot. “I’m glad he’s back,” said Jordan, who had 13 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks against […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic had a closed-door workout with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ahead of his rookie season. The two met at the Hub 925 gym, 20 miles east of Oracle Arena, drawing the curtains to ensure no one would peek while the two held this secret workout in late August. […]

The NBA referees have been heavily criticized this season due to numerous controversial calls they’ve made that had significant impacts in the outcomes of several games. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is the latest person to call out the league officials due to what he sees as a missed call during the game between the […]

The Dallas Mavericks might have done much more than the most daunting trade of the 2018 NBA Draft by swapping picks with the Atlanta Hawks to garner the rights to Luka Doncic, but could have also used their last overall pick to look out for their long-term future. The Mavs drafted Kostas Antetokounmpo with the […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has been invited to participate in the NBA’s Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend next month. Nowitzki’s former Mavericks teammate Jason Terry then took that news a step further, asking for a shoot between him and Nowitzki. Let’s just make it a legends shootout @nba […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Luka Doncic says he and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki are going to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star weekend in Charlotte. In perfect “NBA insider” fashion, Luka Doncic broke the news on Twitter. BREAKING NEWS: @swish41 and i have decided to join the slam dunk contest! watch out people!💯😂 — […]

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly one of the teams that discussed a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. Smith and the Mavericks had been working to accommodate a trade for him, but receiving equal value for a talented, former No. 9 overall pick just […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been clear in their intent to keep point guard Kemba Walker as the cornerstone of the franchise, but that hasn’t kept teams from inquiring about him. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks inquired about him in the past, but the Hornets showed no inclination […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has received an invitation to participate in this year’s All-Star Three-Point Contest, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. If he accepts, this could be Nowitzki’s sixth career entry into the contest, doing so in his 21st and possibly last season in the league. The German international won […]

Dennis Smith Jr. shined in his return to the Dallas Mavericks starting lineup after a short hiatus, dropping 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a win over the L.A. Clippers. A scene in which his teammates hugged him in the fourth quarter drew attention, but the second-year guard noted it wasn’t much to […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. returned from a six-game absence on Tuesday, posting 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a steal in a win over the L.A. Clippers. His rookie teammate Luka Doncic was glad his hiatus finally came to an end, but the Mavs’ second-year guard wouldn’t comment on his recent […]

Dallas Mavericks first-year man Luka Doncic continued to make his case for Rookie of the Year on Tuesday night.L Luka Doncic splits the defense! #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/psmiAJUYHZ — NBA Draft (@NBADraft) January 23, 2019 Luka Doncic went between Marcin Gortat and Patrick Beverly with ease, giving him an easy finish at the rim with his left […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic ripped his jersey across his chest after missing a 3-point attempt at the buzzer. The Mavs phenom was extremely angry that he wasn’t able to hit the shot and couldn’t seem to get a grip on his emotions. Luka ripped his jersey in half pic.twitter.com/NyZUYXHPl4 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January […]

A Dallas Mavericks fan who heckled Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley into an ejection last month has been banned from the American Airlines Center for the remainder of the season, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. On Dec. 2, Beverley was tossed after throwing a hard bounce pass in the direction of Mavericks fan […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is slated to start at his usual spot after reports of his decision to rejoin his teammates after a short hiatus went public, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. A bench role was never discussed between he and coach Rick Carlisle before the 21-year-old took his mysterious sabbatical. The […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Luka Doncic has been fined $10,000 for kicking a basketball into the stands during Saturday night’s 111-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. This is Doncic’s first-ever fine at the NBA level, and one he’ll surely learn from after he was ejected for the first time in […]

During the Dallas Mavericks’ loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday afternoon, Mavs rookie Luka Doncic fell out of bounds and onto a camerawoman after being hit by Bucks guard George Hill in the third quarter. Fortunately, both Luka Doncic and the camerawoman were alright, but that didn’t stop a Mavs fan from pointing out […]

We usually see Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic putting a lot of people in his highlight plays. Whether it’s a killer crossover, a wonderful pass, or his signature step-back 3-pointer, he’s able to make them look awesome at the expense of others. But there are also times when he’s on the receiving end of another […]

Luka Doncic has been having an incredible rookie season. In the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Doncic added a milestone to his already impressive list of first-year feats. 10-10-10 https://t.co/5OCw6oimvS — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) January 21, 2019 This put Luka Doncic down as only the second player […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday by a final score of 116-106, and the Mavs are now 0-8 on the season when point guard J.J. Barea doesn’t play. J.J. Barea is out for the season after sustaining a torn right Achilles tendon against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mavs were 20-18 this […]

There was a time when Eric Bledsoe was one of the most explosive young guards in the league. Unfortunately, knee injuries have taken a toll on Bledsoe, making him a shell of the physical force he once was, but he is still a productive player, and a guy can who still throw it down on […]

A shocking chain of events had Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. change his mind and rejoin the team after a short hiatus due to a multitude of mysteries surrounding his relationship with the Mavs. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Smith’s decision to return wasn’t so much about coach Rick Carlisle convincing him that […]

Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks is set to return to action after missing several games, triggering various trade rumors. Smith shared an update on his status and expressed his excitement of joining his teammates again. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Smith said: “I am thrilled to rejoin my teammates on Tuesday. I am feeling […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to make progress in fixing the franchise’s relationship with disgruntled sophomore guard Dennis Smith Jr., according to a report by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle apologized to Dennis Smith Jr. in phone conversation, expressing remorse over situation. The Mavericks have made clear Smith has been positive presence […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Wes Matthews has been included in multiple trade rumors this season, particularly as a  potential trade partner surrounding disgruntled guard Dennis Smith Jr. However, Matthews doesn’t let the speculation affect him. He told DallasNews.com’s Brad Townsend that he understands the nature of the NBA as a business, and he doesn’t want people […]

Kostas Antetokounmpo could be making his NBA debut for the Dallas Mavericks on Monday and his first bucket could be against his older brother, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Mavericks called up the 21-year-old forward from the G League affiliate Texas Legends on Friday. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle noted “there’s a chance” that Kostas […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will be returning to action early this week. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Mavs coach Rick Carlisle informed the team during Sunday’s practice in Milwaukee that Dennis Smith Jr. plans to return for Tuesday’s home game against the LA Clippers. Filed to ESPN — Sources: Coach Rick Carlisle […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic was ejected in the third quarter of his team’s loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday after kicking the ball into the stands following a made basket by Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis. What’s funny is that this wasn’t your typical “kick the ball into the stands because I’m angry” […]

One of Dallas Mavericks rookie swingman Luka Doncic’s nicknames is “Wonder Boy,” but Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers, the Mavs first-year player was anything but that. Doncic already had one technical before he kicked the basketball out of bounds. That soccer style kick got Doncic his first career ejection in the NBA: Luka Doncic […]

When the New York Knicks selected Frank Ntilikina over Dennis Smith Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, many felt that the Knicks had made a mistake. There were even some within the Knicks organization who felt that Smith was the better talent. Well, now, we are two years into the […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is one of the top young bigs in the league, and Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle thinks he represents the future of the NBA up front: “He’s the future of the 5-position in the NBA,” said Carlisle, according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. “A guy […]

With trade rumors heating up, it was recently reported that Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. is no longer practicing with the Mavs. When asked to comment about the situation, Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle was quick to defend Smith, pointing out how the sophomore is a model professional. “I don’t know exactly what’s going […]

The NBA has awarded the Dallas Mavericks a Disabled Player Exception worth $1.85 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Mavs veteran point guard J.J. Barea tore his right Achilles tendon against the Minnesota Timberwolves last weekend and underwent season-ending surgery. If the Mavs want to add a player, they will have to create a roster […]

The Miami Heat have made no indication that they are looking to sell off any of their pieces, but if they do, there are a lot of teams interested in Wayne Ellington. According to Heat beat writer Greg Sylvander, the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers all have their sights set […]

While Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins is finally returning from a year-long rehab from a torn Achilles on Friday night, the journey of Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea is just beginning. Barea tore his Achilles in the Mavs’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday, ending his season and potentially ending his tenure […]

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to trade second-year point guard Dennis Smith Jr., but they aren’t making much progress. One of the reasons is because rival NBA teams are reluctant to trade for Smith because of other floor generals who will be hitting the free-agent market this summer, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently listed guard Dennis Smith Jr. as “questionable” with an illness, missing Friday’s practice ahead of a Saturday game against the Indiana Pacers. Head coach Rick Carlisle has reached out to him and his agent, and expressed that he is welcomed back whenever he desires to rejoin the team. “When he’s feeling […]

If the Dallas Mavericks are unable to get past the current impasse with Dennis Smith Jr. that has kept him out of the lineup the past three games, a potential trade with the Orlando Magic won’t be limited to a “singular focus” on any particular target, according to Mike Fisher of 247Sports. The Mavs could […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been making headlines lately. Through back and forth reports that the Mavs have interest in finding a trade for Smith, his time with the team appears it could be coming to an end in only his second year in the league. The latest news comes from ESPN’s […]