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Nerlens Noel is currently looking for a new contract in the NBA, but if ever the Philadelphia 76ers want to send feelers his way, tell them to don’t bother. Noel’s level of interest towards his former team seems to have waned so much that in a typically curt interview with TMZ, the former Kentucky Wildcat […]

The Dallas Mavericks have added a young and promising forward to their lineup, as it has been reported recently that they have signed free agent forward Brandon Ashley. The Mavericks have signed free agent forward Brandon Ashley. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) August 3, 2017 After going undrafted in 2015, the 23-year-old Arizona product played […]

Dirk Nowitzki put all the retirement talk for bed at least for one more year earlier this offseason by inking a two-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks. It was a contract that was far below his worth and impact on the organization that he has made throughout his illustrious NBA career. […]

In what has been a forgettable summer so far for the New York Knicks, some positivity emanates from the mythical world of unicorns. The dream summer tandem that could potentially result to a player that would rock the NBA world for years to come has finally come to fruition. Kristaps Porzingis is working on his […]

Since the Dallas Mavericks selected former N.C State point guard Dennis Smith Jr. with the ninth overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been nothing but praise thrown toward him from the organization. This high level of excitement was recently voiced again through from second-year guard Yogi Ferrell about playing alongside this upcoming season, […]

If the good-natured nuptial partying for his good friend Harrison Barnes wasn’t good enough, former teammate Stephen Curry had some afterparty plans of his own, as a Rhode Island local claims the Golden State Warriors star stopped to have a few beers and party along with him and his friends. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXNnOgVguPr/ With no suit and […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle recently proved that he is not only a basketball genius, but also a musical maestro. He even showed off a surprising talent of his during the wedding of his player, Harrison Barnes. The 57-year-old took centerstage as he played the piano in front of a star-studded crowd which included […]

After his impressive showing in the Summer League, Dennis Smith Jr. has turned a lot of heads and made many believe that he can turn out to be the steal of the draft. Despite being projected to be a top six pick, he was selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, who felt very fortunate […]

The 2011 NBA champions, Dallas Mavericks, were a real feel-good story. The team was built around Dirk Nowitzki, the best player in franchise history, and was filled with savvy NBA veterans. Guys like Jason Kidd, Peja Stojakovic and Shawn Marion got a chance to win their only championship. One of the players on that roster […]

The Dallas Mavericks have so far been extremely satisfied with their ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, as they acquired 19-year old point guard Dennis Smith Jr. in what seems to have been a steal. A spot in the top ten picks seemed more valuable than anticipated this year as there was plentiful talent to choose from. […]

Much to the dismay of every Dallas Mavericks fan, the time for Dirk Nowitzki’s career is fleeting. The Big German continually inspires the city of Dallas with hope by always making a return, especially after restructuring his latest contract to a two-year, $10 million deal with a player option after the first year. As happy as the Mavs […]

The BIG3 has proven to be successful so far in their inaugural season by catching the attention and praise from many former and current NBA players. This has put the attention on potential future players for the league over the next few seasons. According to Jeff Garcia of News4SA.com, BIG3 Commissioner Roger Mason has voiced […]

Through the first month of free agency, veteran big man Nerlens Noel has found himself still on the open market looking to land his next deal. However, the 23-year-old’s situation has become quite frustrating as his status as a restricted free agent has limited the amount of interest in him around the league. In light […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle took air this offseason in ways that his high-flying rookie Dennis Smith Jr. wishes he could, despite throwing down some serious windmill dunks in practice. Good old Rick doesn’t have the hops he once (maybe) did as a young player in the league, but is instead a licensed pilot and […]

After a solid stint as an NBA point guard, Dallas Mavericks player JJ Barea is now a coach in his home country of Puerto Rico. The NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks is currently calling the shots for his former team Indios de Mayaguez. His team recently caught itself hogging Puerto Rican headlines when their […]

Undrafted free agent guard P.J. Dozier has agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Dozier was once projected as a mid-first round pick after helping the South Carolina Gamecocks get to the Final Four, but after further review of his medical history, NBA teams shied away from […]

The Dallas Mavericks spent their first round pick in this year’s NBA Draft on NC State’s Dennis Smith Jr., who’ll likely be handed the team’s starting job at point guard when the regular season tips off. Dallas saw immense potential from the 19-year-old Smith, whose scoring prowess is as impressive as his vision on the […]

While most players prefer to keep their relationships with their coaches limited to practices and games, Dennis Smith Jr. was pleased to have his with Rick Carlisle go beyond work. The veteran head coach recently visited the rookie’s home, and spent time with him and his mom. Smith then took to his Twitter account to […]

One of the greatest things about being an NBA player is the capacity to really change lives. It might not always be about buying someone a house, or a car, but just being there sometimes. These superstars, through the NBA Cares programs, do a lot for the unfortunate ones. One of them was little Tatum Teague. Leukemia […]

With HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones now in its seventh season, the show’s fans around the world have been looking forward to its new episodes weekly. Even professional athletes have been watching it, including brothers Stephen and Seth from House Curry, who despite being in China as of this writing, still got to see the latest […]

The Basketball Without Borders Africa training camp has been an annual event that invites the top 80 boys and girls aged 17 and below to learn from the best international players of today. This year, Dirk Nowitzki, Joel Embiid, and Kristaps Porzingis will headline the list of participants from the NBA, as they will definitely add a […]

Despite every NBA team having a spoon into the Kyrie Irving trade pot that overflowed on Friday with the news of his request, the Dallas Mavericks aren’t willing to take a ladle to scoop up the 25-year-old star. While it’s likely that the Cleveland Cavaliers will want a young asset in return for his services, […]

If you were to survey your average Dallas Mavericks fan before this year’s NBA draft, they probably would not sound too excited about it. Although they had a first-round pick lined up, they had the ninth overall pick, a spot just low enough to miss out on the prime talents within the 2017 draft class. Although the […]

This year’s free agency has had its fair share of surprises, where teams quickly pounced in signing free agents who they believe can boost their chances of winning it all next season. However, there are still some notable players who are continuing to be in talks for a possible new contract. One of them is […]

It’s the NBA offseason and there’s no better time for players to show off the fruits of their lucrative contracts than the summer, with many coming out with brand new additions to their garage. Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Aston Martins and even an old-school four-door Audi for Jonas Valanciunas on his way to practice with the Lithuanian […]

In many instances, the path to becoming an NBA player begins with attending camps that the players before them held during the summer. During a recent Q & A session at one of his camps, Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes revealed to the kids at the event that he was once in their shoes as […]

There is a steady growing frustration from restricted free agent center Nerlens Noel as he remains one of the biggest names left out on the open market. According to Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Noel’s agent, Happy Walters, has made it clear that his client still waiting on a legitimate offer from the Dallas Mavericks. […]

The Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, and the Indiana Pacers have been among the teams showing interest in small forward Brandon Rush, according to ESPN 1500’s Darren Wolfson. All of these three teams could use his three-and-D mold to improve their depth off the bench. Rush spent four of his former five years with the Golden State Warriors before signing with […]

There has been plenty of movement across the league since the start of free agency, but several notable players are still on the open market looking to sign their next deal. Among those players is veteran center Nerlens Noel. However, his situation is a bit sticky as he is a restricted free agent, which gives the […]

The Summer League has been a great avenue for some of the highly-touted rookies from the recent draft to showcase their skills. On Sunday, the ninth overall pick, Dennis Smith Jr., had his first opportunity to go up against Lonzo Ball, selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dallas Mavericks point guard did not […]

Heading into last month’s draft, many were projecting former NC State point guard Dennis Smith Jr. to be a top-five pick. However, he wasn’t chosen early until he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks, who felt very fortunate to still see him available at the ninth overall selection. In the Summer League, the 19-year-old has impressed […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 three-on-three league has taken the basketball world by storm, and former NBA players — All-Stars and journeymen alike, are flocking to the exciting new tournament in their post-professional playing days. As the tournament makes its way to Dallas on July 30th, one former Maverick — DeShawn Stevenson, will return to the city that he […]

The rumblings of Dennis Smith Jr. as a potential dark horse candidate for Rookie of the Year have been coming to light during this year’s Summer League, but never more evident than after a vicious dunk attempt by the North Carolina State product, almost ending forward Luis Montero with his high-rising antics. Smith carved up […]

This coming season, Dirk Nowitzki will not be the only German international in the Dallas Mavericks‘ roster, as the team has reportedly signed Maxi Kleber recently on a partially-guaranteed, one-year deal. The 6-foot-9 forward also hails from Wurzburg, which is the former MVP’s hometown in Germany. Source: The Mavs signed German F Maxi Kleber to a […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a quiet summer so far. Other than drafting Dennis Smith Jr. with the 9th pick in the 2017 NBA draft, not much has happened. Forward Dirk Nowitzki signed a two-year, $10 million deal, but other than that, it’s been slow in Dallas. One of their own players, center Nerlens Noel, […]

Through his first four years, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has developed into one of the risings stars in the league. In complete hindsight, the selection of Antetokounmpo at the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft looks like a huge steal. The Dallas Mavericks were one of the teams in the 14 selections […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is one of the most outspoken personalities in the NBA. Cuban has been openly talking about many topics, and the last one he tackled was ‘tanking.’ The Mavs finished last season with one of the worst records in the Western Conference. Cuban later admitted that they were trying to do […]

The Dallas Mavericks are keen on making Dennis Smith Jr. the face of the team in the future. Head coach Rick Carlisle is already plotting Smith’s path towards that goal. In an article by ESPN’s Tim McMahon, Carlisle expressed his excitement over the prospect of Smith developing into a pillar of the franchise that is in need of […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has never been shy of speaking his mind and even talk about controversial issues surrounding the NBA. At the end of the season, he even gave comments that basically said he admitted to tanking the final month of the season when they were eliminated from playoff contention, raising a lot of eyebrows from members […]