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Dirk Nowitzki has put forth an illustrious career that has seen him accomplish numerous individual and team goals that will one day make him a sure-fire Hall of Famer. However, it has been his humility as a player that has stood out more than anything else in his NBA career. Another prime example of that rare characteristic […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is nearing his twentieth season with the blue and silver, rounding out his campaign as a tried-and-true Dallas hero. He was anticipated to play the final year of his two year $50 million contract this upcoming season, but the Big German seems to have longer term intentions with the Mavs […]

It won’t be long before the recently-turned 39-year-old Dirk Nowitzki goes into his 20th season in the league, having gone from a near-bust in his rookie year, shooting only 40 percent from the field in limited minutes, to becoming the sixth most-prolific scorer the league has ever seen. Looking back on his storied career and […]

The Dallas Mavericks typically have unfortunate luck when it comes to summer free agency season, especially when you consider the fallout with DeAndre Jordan two years ago. As of right now, the organization is looking to simply secure the talent they have in house, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Re-signing Nerlens Noel, league sources say, […]

On NBA Draft night, teams typically have their intended pick leaked a few moments prior to them making their selection by Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski. It makes for good information reaching not only fans but teams so they can better assess how the draft will pan out. But for Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, maintaining […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

There has been much buzz around the league surrounding the sudden availability of New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis on the trade market. According to the Mike Fisher of Dallasbasketball.com, the Dallas Mavericks have presented an offer to the Knicks for the 21-year-old ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night. But on Wednesday […]

For those who can’t wait for Thursday’s NBA Draft, here’s a chance to test that prospect knowledge with this funny-but-true Mock Draft by NBA/Twitter personality Jared Dubin. Take your best shot at these predictions if you must… It's here one day early… MOCK DRAFT. pic.twitter.com/qpCGf1G8km — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) June 21, 2017 The best gem among these […]

In the last few months, LaVar Ball has become a prominent figure in the sports media world because of his continued antics that has in many ways rubbed people the wrong way. According to Mike Fisher of Dallasbasketball.com, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has grown to have a liking toward Ball due to his big […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers aggressively tried to make a deal for Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George happen, the front office attempted to do business with the Dallas Mavericks, but their Western Conference rivals weren’t willing to give up their No. 9 overall selection for point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to CBS Sports’ Mike Fisher. […]

With the offseason now in full swing, players are starting to take vacations, as well as pursue some of their interests. For Dirk Nowitzki and Kemba Walker though, it’s still all about playing basketball, as they will be part of the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders campaign and become part of the teams that will showcase […]

Dirk Nowitzki has heard all the “old man jokes” a locker room could muster during his last few years with the Dallas Mavericks. Now in the offseason, the sixth-most prominent scorer in NBA history will prefer people lay off saying his age upon wishing him happy birthday. Join us in wishing @swish41 of the @dallasmavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks have shown every bit of interest in acquiring French international Frank Ntilikina, who is expected to be the first overseas player taken in the NBA Draft. The Mavs have named Vincent Collet, his former coach at Strasbourg to the team’s coaching staff for the upcoming Orlando Summer League, according to ESPN Insider […]

Despite already having Yogi Ferrell and J.J. Barea running the plays for them, the Dallas Mavericks are being rumored to be interested in adding another playmaker to their lineup. News came out last week that the team has emerged as serious contenders in acquiring Jrue Holiday and Justin Holiday, but there have also been reports […]

Celebrity comedian and entertainer Jamie Foxx is an avid basketball fan. Living in the City of Angels and in Hollywood, you’ll spot him at plenty of Los Angeles Lakers games or even games around the country. If you ask him about his favorite team, however, he’ll point you towards the Dallas Mavericks, who are close to his hometown […]

Following the disappointing season they had this year, the Dallas Mavericks will look to bounce back quickly and add key pieces to their roster this summer. With a need for an experienced point guard who can start for them, the team has already emerged as a future destination for one of the better players at that […]

Not a lot of NBA teams can say that their owner helps out in scouting and recruiting a draft prospect. The Dallas Mavericks have that luxury as Mark Cuban recently traveled to Italy and met with a young point guard from France. The 58-year-old billionaire, together with General Manager Donnie Nelson and Director of Player […]

As NBA video games are continuing to be developed further, it can be expected that there will be some occasional glitches that need to be fixed. That said, the creators of EA Sports NBA Live recently took to their official Twitter account to let the game owners know that they are aware of an issue […]

As we all know, Dirk Nowitzki’s time is fleeting with the Dallas Mavericks, as he is potentially entering his twentieth season with blue and silver. His dedication and leadership for the Mavs is something the organization is used to, and it will certainly force them to readjust their lineup without their 7-foot hero in the […]

The Golden State Warriors have been on an absolute tear in this year’s playoffs, cruising to an NBA record 14 straight wins, putting them just a pair of victories short of becoming NBA champions. Much of this has been on the backs of their talent-laden starting lineup that now features former league MVP Kevin Durant […]

After a disappointing season, where they finished only 33-49 and which saw the franchise fall into the lottery for only the second time in the last 17 years, the Dallas Mavericks will have the 9th pick in the upcoming draft. With the team looking like it needs the boost of a talented, perspective player, there is […]

Heading into this summer, one of the under-the-radar restricted free agents will be veteran big man Nerlens Noel, who is set to hit the open market for the first time in his NBA career. Noel is an intriguing case given his youth and talent, but has a well-documented injury past. However, Mike Fisher of DallasBasketball.com […]

In today’s NBA, fans have been accustomed to seeing some of the league’s stars joining forces and creating a “superteam.” This gives them a bigger chance of winning a championship as they have more weapons that will make it difficult for their opponents to beat them. League great and current Inside the NBA co-host Charles Barkley […]

The future of Minnesota Timberwolves floor general Ricky Rubio has been uncertain for the better part of a season-and-a-half, being dangled by front office executives as Kris Dunn was hoped to be the point guard of the future. Given this past season’s results — that hasn’t panned out, with Rubio showing he’s undisputedly the best […]

During his playing days, DeShawn Stevenson made a name for himself as a knock down shooter and tough defender who never backed down going up against the best shooting guards and even small forwards of the league. He was also known for being eccentric and not shying away from being different. The 6-foot-5 swingman caused […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry went on Fox Sports 1’s show Undisputed to share a bit about his first season as a starter, and shine light on some of his thoughts regarding his brother Steph, who is in the waiting line for an opponent after securing his third consecutive NBA Finals appearance. The 26-year-old was baited into […]

The Dallas Mavericks have arisen as one of the top suitors for New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday this upcoming offseason, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Having shipped former starter Deron Williams and given D-Leaguer Yogi Ferrell the starting nod during the remainder of the season, the Mavs will be on the hunt (and […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had a candid confession to make as a guest of the Dan Patrick Show on Tuesday, admitting that his team tried to do its best job at losing games after they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. “Once we were eliminated from the playoffs we did everything possible to lose […]

Dallas Mavericks boss Mark Cuban came to his former player’s defense when asked if he thought Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia had any ill intent with his closeout of forward Kawhi Leonard during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday. “No, that’s not how Zaza plays,” Cuban said in a tweet in response […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off their first campaign missing the playoffs in four years, which was also just the second time in the last 17 seasons. The 33 wins were also the lowest total since the strike-shortened 1998-99 season. All of these have clearly put the franchise in a transition period of deciding whether to […]

Early last year when giving his thoughts on Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki,  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar referred to his style of play as “like a one trick pony.” Once Nowitzki caught wind of the comments, he responded in disagreement although he preferred not to lash out, and chalked it up as just an opinion. […]

Last night, Dirk Nowitzki thought it was the perfect time to run a poll for his Twitter followers. The Dallas Mavericks forward posted a photo of him wearing an “old school” outfit of his and added that hashtag together with “class of ’98.” Spring closet cleaning. Keep or no? #oldschool #classof98 pic.twitter.com/qRwlXFYFT3 — Dirk Nowitzki […]

Since he plays for the Dallas Mavericks, Seth Curry‘s season ended in early April. His brother Stephen Curry however, plays for the championship-contending Warriors so his postseason is still in full swing. Wanting to support his brother during Golden State’s postseason run, Seth attended Game 1 between the Jazz and Warriors on Tuesday and wished […]

There is no doubt Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever play the game. Even in the twilight of his career now, his greatness is appreciated by fans from around the world. It’s also the same case for his young teammates, who feel honored to be playing with him. Some of his […]

It’s yet another offseason for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, which means he’s already putting in work on his Twitter game — this time aiming at one of the six most prolific scorers in NBA history — Dirk Nowitzki. The German international is a known soccer fan and keeping watch on Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League […]

Players like Dirk Nowitzki may seem more like a thing of the past these days. In an era when it’s easier to join forces in pursuit of a title, it’s rare to find a superstar willing to stick it out for a 20-year career with one franchise. Nowitzki is the face of the that and […]

Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki will return for his 20th NBA season despite a painful 33-49 season that put the team 11th in the Western Conference, according to Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com. “I think my body will tell me when it’s time,” said Nowitzki. “…I’m going to play next year as hard as […]

It was late in the fourth quarter and the game already decided, Rick Carlisle called his newest player and everyone inside the American Airlines Center thought the moment they’ve waited for all night would finally happen. However, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stood up and had to pull Tony Romo away, to everyone’s disappointment. It […]

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo made his awaited honorary stint with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, receiving the thunderous acclaim of the home crowd during the announcement of the team lineups. Your @FanDuel Starting Line Up!! #MFFL https://t.co/kHiJtyCLcO — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 12, 2017 Even his former teammate, running back Ezekiel Elliott […]