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LOS ANGELES – Before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night at the Staples Center, the team brought in a new veteran player to address a serious need in the frontcourt. The storied franchise agreed to terms with Tyson Chandler who was bought out of his contract by the Phoenix Suns. Chandler only have […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Dirk Nowitzki hasn’t played a single game this season due to an ankle injury. However, it sounds like the Mavs legend may be able to return to the court in roughly three weeks, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki is targeting to make his […]

Dallas Mavs prized rookie Luka Doncic has been a wonder to watch early this season. Doncic’ stats from his first 10 games have been so remarkable that it follows Oscar Robertson’s footsteps. Bobby Karalla of mavs.com tweeted out this interesting observation on Doncic’ all-around numbers at the start of his rookie season. Per Mavs PR, […]

Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki shut down the comparisons with phenom Luka Doncic, noting that it’s not even close. As per Marc Stein of the New York Times, Nowtizki reminisced for a bit and compared his entry to the NBA to that of teammate and rookie sensation, Luka Doncic. According to Nowitzki, he didn’t have the confidence […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was called “Seven” by his Mavs teammates last season as LeBron James inched closer to surpassing him on the all-time scoring list. James is now the sixth all-time scoring leader in league history. Right below him is Nowitzki in seventh place. It was in their game against the San Antonio […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has been day-to-day with a left ankle sprain, but the team is now saying their dynamic second-year guard is probable for Wednesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Mitchell is averaging 22.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this season. Early on, he’s looking like the same player he […]

Though he has been dealing with a sprained right ankle, Mavs forward Luka Doncic will play in Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. “I’m not 100 percent, but I’ll play for sure,” Doncic told Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “I don’t want to miss any games.” Doncic was unable to participate in […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks sees great things ahead for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, and he even predicts that the Mavs’ rookie will be a superstar and will dominate the league in the years to come. Ahead of the Wizards Tuesday visit to the Mavs at the American Airlines Center, Brooks opened up […]

Over the weekend, Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan essentially stole a rebound from rookie teammate Luka Doncic, which caused quite the stir. After a New Yorks Knicks player missed a shot, Doncic was in position to secure the defensive rebound. Jordan then came out of nowhere and used his long arms to tip the ball […]

According to Mavs coach Rick Carlisle, Luka Doncic did not join practice for them on Sunday as he was dealing with a sore ankle. His status for their next game and the severity of the injury are still unknown. Per Coach Carlisle, Luka did not practice due to a sore ankle. https://t.co/sztC1s1TMY — Dallas Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a splash to acquire Luka Doncic. They traded promising young point guard, Trae Young and a protected future first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks just to bring the Slovenian wonderboy aboard. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle knows they gave up a significant package to bring in Doncic, but they made the […]

Luka Doncic is turning heads early in the season and DeAndre Jordan doesn’t consider the Dallas Mavericks rookie to be like your typical rookie. He believes the Slovenian swingman is far more advanced than most rookies that enter the league. “He’s not a really rookie,” teammate DeAndre Jordan said to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. certainly has a lot to improve when it comes to his shooting, including his free throws. While the Mavs’ star can throw the basketball with force and produce highlight reel materials with his nasty dunks, his shooting leaves much to be desired. And that was even more evident when […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has officially made it in the NBA. On Wednesday, the 19-year-old Mavs phenom was the recipient of a signed LeBron James jersey following the Mavs’ 114-113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The teenager was visibly buoyed after being handed the priceless piece of memorabilia, which he will surely treasure […]

LeBron James admitted to making a crucial and dumb mistake, leaving Mavs talent Harrison Barnes wide open on his favorite corner — an error that could have costed the Los Angeles Lakers the game in different circumstances. James tried to prevent a drive from rookie Luka Doncic, despite Brandon Ingram keeping up quite well with […]

LeBron James has fans from all over the world and occasionally, some of them find their way into the NBA. Luka Doncic, the 19-year old rookie of the Dallas Mavs, asked the Los Angeles Lakers star during their game at Staples Center if he could get James’ jersey and have him sign it. He would […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is still weeks away from returning to the lineup. The Mavs forward underwent ankle surgery in April, and his recovery is going slower than expected. Dirk Nowitzki, speaking like somebody making a victory tour, still weeks away from a return, he says.https://t.co/Bwz6YJH3KJ — Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) October 31, 2018 The […]

Mavs swingman Luka Doncic is just 19 years of age, but he’s already making waves in the NBA. In fact, the Slovenian-born star is on pace to set a new rookie record. Through his first seven games played with the Mavs this season, Doncic has racked up averages of 20.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle believes that DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs is one of the best two-point players in history. As per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Carlisle said: Rick Carlisle on DeMar DeRozan's mid-range game: "I would have to think in the annals of modern history, he is […]

The Dallas Mavericks have listed Luka Doncic as questionable for the game against the San Antonio Spurs, but Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle is leaning to play the highly regarded rookie. Luka Doncic, the third overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, has been dealing with a sore left back and was a doubt ahead […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is questionable for Monday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. The young Mavs star is experiencing lower back soreness. Doncic has been everything the Mavericks could have hoped for coming into this season. Doncic was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, but the Mavs and Hawks agreed to swap […]

The Utah Jazz will be without forward Derrick Favors in Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to soreness in his right knee. Derrick Favors is out tonight with right knee soreness . Thabo Sefolosha is available for the Jazz tonight — David Locke (@DLocke09) October 28, 2018 Favors has averaged 9.8 points and […]

DeAndre Jordan is finally a member of the Dallas Mavericks after spurning them in 2015, and he’s already in the Mavs’ record books. The 30-year-old Texas native is the first Mavs player in franchise history to register a double-double in each of his first five games of the season, according to Dwain Price of the […]

Dallas Mavericks youngster Luka Doncic is one of the most hyped European prospects to ever come to the NBA, and Portland Trail Blazers star C.J. McCollum never doubted his ability to play in the league. C.J. McCollum believes that skills and basketball IQ translate everywhere, and the Mavs’ rookie is no exception. Told you he […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes is set to make his season debut tonight against the Toronto Raptors, according to Tim Cato of The Athletic. Barnes will play limited minutes on Friday as he gears into regular-season shape. “We’re going to watch the minutes,” head coach Rick Carlisle said after Friday morning’s shootaround, according to Dwain […]

If the first week-and-change of NBA action is of any indication — the modern era of the league is here to stay. With scoring at an all-time high since the early stages of the game, the Dallas Mavs have seen it happen, scoring 100 or more points in each of their four regular season games, […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle taught their prized rookie Luka Doncic how to do a hop step as the opposing team was taking a free throw. Check out the gif below where Doncic looked at the Mavericks coaching staff, seemingly asking them how to do a proper hop step. At first, Doncic looked at […]

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan is one of the best centers and dunkers in the game, and Atlanta Hawks big man Alex Len found that out the hard way Wednesday night. The Mavs were in Atlanta Wednesday to take on the Hawks, and DeAndre Jordan posterized Alex Len in the third quarter. OH HELLO DEANDRE […]

After a rather surprising 21-point blowout on opening night against the Phoenix Suns, the Dallas Mavericks have notched two straight wins in three days. With momentum on their side, the team has been given a further boost with the announcement that forward Harrison Barnes is expected to make his season debut on Friday when the […]

While the Dallas Mavericks are interested in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, the franchise knows they have the opportunity to sign the disgruntled All-Star in free agency next summer, so they aren’t inclined to offer the Timberwolves a grand trade package. ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst appeared on the HoopsHype podcast with Alex Kennedy and […]

The Dallas Mavericks got their long-desired big man DeAndre Jordan three years after the free-agent fiasco held him in Los Angeles for longer than they wanted. Yet the return the Mavs have gotten from Jordan this far into the young season was everything they hoped they would get upon signing him to a one-year deal. […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavs is just a rookie but it doesn’t mean he can’t blurt out savage responses to referees’ bad calls. Check out the video below as posted by Bleacher Report where Doncic, after what looks like a bad call, responded to the referees in the most savage way possible: 🗣 "Ball […]

Dallas Mavericks star Harrison Barnes won’t be making his season debut for the Mavs as they face the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. It was head coach Rick Carlisle himself who ruled out his 26-year-old forward, who apparently is not yet fit enough to take the court at this point early in the season. Carlisle […]

Highly touted Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has plenty of fans, and apparently, Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic is one of them. Young had the first big night of his career against the Cleveland Cavaliers, pouring in 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field, including an efficient 6-of-14 from the 3-point line in a […]

During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night on the road, center Karl-Anthony Towns was at the free-throw line, and the fans at American Airlines Center started chanting “Jimmy Butler” at him. Butler, of course, has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. The four-time All-Star didn’t play Saturday due to precautionary rest. Butler […]

Believe the hype. Dallas Mavs super rookie Luka Doncic is for real. In just his second NBA game, the Slovenian superstar became the youngest Mavericks player ever to score 25 points in a game, according to Bobby Karalla of Mavs.com. https://twitter.com/bobbykaralla/status/1053834623053049857 Doncic accomplished the feat at 19 years and 234 days, which is 113 days […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is still recovering from his offseason ankle surgery and will likely be out until November, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Nowitzki underwent ankle surgery in April and his recovery has been going slowly. Carlisle said Dirk will be out at least through the rest of this month with that ankle […]

After playing 36 minutes Friday night, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler won’t play Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks for precautionary rest. Butler didn’t play at all during the preseason after being away from the team due to his trade request. The four-time All-Star scored 33 points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and helped […]

Dallas Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle says backup point guard Devin Harris is out for at least a couple of games with a strained left hamstring, via Dwain Price the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Harris suffered the injury during Wednesday’s opening night road loss to the Phoenix Suns. Rick Carlisle said guard Devin Harris is out "for at […]