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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 […]

Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes won’t play tonight in the season-opener against the Phoenix Suns, but the swingman is hoping he can suit up on Saturday when the team hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves. Barnes has a strained right hamstring which forced him to miss the entire preseason. The 26-year-old told reporters Wednesday he’s making […]

Dallas Mavs guard Luka Doncic has already established himself as a great basketball player in Europe. Now, though, the 19-year-old Slovenian will be looking to make waves in the NBA, and his former teammate at Real Madrid, Sergio Llull, thinks the league is in trouble. Via Euro Hoops: “It will go well. He’s a very […]

Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton and Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic are arguably the top two contenders for this season’s Rookie of the Year award. There appears to be a lot of mutual respect between these two highly touted rookies, with Ayton having nothing but good things to say about Doncic. Ayton was quoted […]

Dennis Smith Jr. had his third-year team option picked up by the Dallas Mavericks, according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com. The North Carolina native will make $3.82 million this season and $4.46 million in 2019-20 as a result. Smith had a shining debut season in the NBA, putting up 15.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists […]

The Dallas Mavericks open the 2018-19 regular season against the Phoenix Suns, and they will be without a top offensive option as small forward Harrison Barnes will not play due to a strained right hamstring. Harrison Barnes will miss at least the first game of the season Wednesday in Phoenix with a strained right hamstring. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is considered by many as the best player in the game today. The 33-year-old has accomplished pretty much everything throughout his illustrious career. But just recently, James surprisingly claimed that his 2011 Finals loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks is actually what he considers to be his […]

Mavs big man Dirk Nowitzki has been dealing with a sore left ankle for the past few weeks. The Big German has already been ruled out of Dallas’ regular season opener, but now it sounds like he might be out of commission for a few more games. Dirk Nowitzki is weeks away from playing, Rick […]

The NBA is a strange place where a superstar player can just show up at a practice, team up with scrubs, and lead them into beating the rest of the starting unit. It’s also a place where players suddenly break out in synchronized – and completely unscripted – motions. It’s a phenomenon that’s eluded a […]

Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic are the future of the Dallas Mavericks. Smith is coming off an impressive rookie year and Doncic is showing signs of a potential superstar in the preseason. The two Mavs are playing well together on the court, but that doesn’t mean Doncic won’t roast his point guard from time […]

Dallas Mavs forward/center Dirk Nowitzki confirmed he will miss the 2018-19 season-opener against the Phoenix Suns, according to Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News. Nowitzki was already expected to “miss weeks, not months” after a slow recovering from last season’s ankle surgery, one which he underwent early, missing the last four games of 2017-18 […]

Harrison Barnes is doubtful for the Dallas Mavericks’ season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Oct. 17 according to Tim Cato of The Athletic. Rick Carlisle told Cato that Barnes would not play until he had some “significant practice time.” The swingman is returning from a hamstring injury. Harrison Barnes hasn’t had “significant practice […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is still hopeful to make his fourth-season debut in the team’s season-opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 17, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. A return against the Mavs would signify the Suns’ talisman beating his previous recovery timeline of six weeks stemming from surgery in […]