Dallas Mavericks Articles - Page 246

After their impressive Summer league debuts, not a lot has been heard from Dennis Smith Jr. and Markelle Fultz. However, that changed recently, when they appeared on NBA Rookies Flashback Friday, where they were relaxing and playing some video games. The two dynamic first-year players were asked different questions about issues surrounding the league, but […]

Apparently not everyone has been on board with the direction of the Philadelphia 76ers the past few seasons. Under the guidance of Sam Hinkie, the 76ers began a process built on trust that involved tanking season after season, ultimately landing them a slew of top picks in Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and now Markelle Fultz. […]

Apparently, there could have been a multitude of reasons the New York Knicks decided to skip out on drafting Dennis Smith Jr. this year in the draft. It was reported that the one-and-done NC State product had trouble releasing his medical records to the Knicks organization, but that was not the only factor leading the […]

Since the 2017 NBA Draft back in late June, Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has garnered much attention around the league. Much of this was centered around his promising play in the Las Vegas Summer League where he averaged 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game while helping lead the […]

Former Villanova Wildcat guard Maalik Wayns is the Dallas Mavericks’ newest addition to the roster. The team announced the move on Wednesday and was reported also by Dallas beat writer Earl K. Sneed on Twitter. While specific details of the contract are currently hard to come by, Wayns’ arrival to the Mavericks’ fold appears to […]

He may have been selected ninth overall in this year’s draft, but it’s not a guarantee that Dennis Smith Jr. will be the undisputed starter for the Dallas Mavericks. With the team having an influx of point guards in their lineup, the former NC State standout will need to prove his worth with the team […]

The face of Under Armour basketball, Stephen Curry, welcomed the brand’s new signing, Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks, who is fresh off inking a $2 million per year deal with the athletic apparel company. The Golden State Warriors point guard has been the driving force for the company crossing over from its prominence […]

You won’t see Dennis Smith Jr. wearing any other footwear brand other than Under Armour for the foreseeable future. Earlier, it was reported that Smith was close to sealing a deal with Under Armour and it didn’t take long for that to be officially realized with details about the contract starting to pour in. According […]

More money is coming the way of Dallas Mavericks rookie, Dennis Smith Jr. After signing a four-year rookie contract with the Mavericks, Smith appears to be not done generating profit before he even takes his first shot attempt in an NBA regular season game, as it was reported by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman that the former […]

Dirk Nowitzki earlier this offseason inked a two-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks. Despite inking a new contract, there are still questions being posed toward him concerning when his eventual retirement from the NBA. During a recent interview with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Nowitzki openly discussed his hopes to […]

It is has been nothing short of a frustrating situation in free agency for veteran big man Nerlens Noel as he remains on the open market as a restricted free agent this offseason. There has been little to no movement on the Dallas Mavericks’ front to work out a new deal to bring back the […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has been involved with Africa through his foundation work away from the court for much of his NBA career. He also has another reason to continue that with his wife, Jessica Nowitzki, who was born to a Swedish father and a Kenyan mother. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, this […]

The Dallas Mavericks might just have scooped up the dark horse pick of this talent-filled NBA Draft, but it isn’t the raw scoring instinct or the insane athleticism of No. 9 overall selection Dennis Smith Jr. that has the front office impressed, but rather simpler things like his character and demeanor, which he put on […]

Dirk Nowitzki may not be the same player that he was during his earlier days in the NBA, but that does not mean he also lost some of his sense of humor outside the court. The former MVP recently proved that he is one of the more hilarious personalities on social media. The 39-year-old German […]

Earlier this week, Mark Cuban spoke out about the situation surrounding veteran quarterback Colin Kaepernick essentially stating that there is no barometer for NBA players to adhere to regarding political issues. In light of that, a few current NBA players have come out in support of Cuban’s remarks concerning Kaepernick. Facts https://t.co/XQARe4PcWx — Bradley Beal […]

Dirk Nowitzki has become of the most beloved stars in the league, even by his fellow peers — so it wasn’t surprising to see one of the most prominent ones in LeBron James chime in on his epic fail of a dunk attempt during the NBA Africa Game on Saturday morning. The Dallas Mavericks’ icon […]

The NBA has developed the reputation over recent years as being a league led primarily by its players, who have often times been outspoken about many political issues. In light of that, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently told Rick Maese of the Washington Post that the current situation surrounding veteran quarterback Colin Kaepernick wouldn’t transpire […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is set to be one of the few superstar players to play in the NBA Africa Game on Friday. Prior to the start of the game, Nowitzki participated in a friendly game of HORSE with New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis and Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, where his age […]

At the 2017 NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks acquired Nerlens Noel from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson, and a 2017 protected first round pick. In 22 appearances, Noel averaged 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 22.0 minutes. When Noel became a restricted free agent on July 1, […]

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 […]