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The Dallas Mavericks will be shorthanded during the first week of the new season, as Seth Curry is still recovering from a stressed left tibia. It’s still unclear when he can return, but he will be evaluated weekly, as confirmed by head coach Rick Carlisle, via Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com. Rick Carlisle also says […]

Dirk Nowitzki is near the end of his illustrious NBA career as he’s set to enter his 20th season in the league, which brought questions concerning his legacy. With that in mind, former Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry recently told Dwain Price of Unifyfrisco.com that he believes that Nowitzki is a better player than Hall […]

The Dallas Mavericks could be down another guard after rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. sprained his ankle in the Mavs’ 108-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks, the Associated Press’ Kyle Hightower reports. Smith suffered the injury after getting tangled up with Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder in the first half. He did not return for […]

The NBA has partnered with NBA Digital and NextVR to bring a brand new experience to fans across the world. On opening night, the NBA will debut its 3D Virtual Reality experience for all 30 NBA teams. Beginning Oct. 21 a free preview will screen during the matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston […]

Former NBA player and current Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong learned the hard way that when you come at Dirk Nowitzki, you best not miss. Nowitzki, the humble 19-year veteran, made an example of Armstrong in teaching everyone not to underestimate how deadly his razz-game could be. When Armstrong ribbed Nowitzki and called him […]

Having played together back in the 2015-16 season, Zaza Pachulia and Dirk Nowitzki formed a strong bond and remain friends until this day. During the preseason game between the Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic on Monday, the Golden State Warriors center had the chance to watch Nowitzki in action, as his team did not have […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. is a really good dunker. The No. 9 overall pick, who was touted as one of the most athletic players in his draft class, quickly made that evident in the Summer League as he came up with a handful of highlight reel dunks. Even his missed dunk attempts were […]

Following his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks, guard Seth Curry has secured a significant role with the organization. However, it appears that he will be sidelined for an extended period of time to start the year as Curry has reportedly suffered a stress reaction in his left leg, according to Mavericks’ play-by-play commentator […]

When talking about “flu game,” the first thing – and perhaps the only thing – that comes to mind is Michael Jordan’s performance in the 1997 NBA Finals. Despite suffering from flu-like symptoms back then, Jordan willed himself to 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a crucial Game 5 victory over the Utah […]

The Dallas Mavericks are not expected to do much this upcoming season. There aren’t just enough tools for them to rise above in the Western Conference where two superstars appear to be not enough to carry the team to the top of the group. The Mavs have no superstars unless you still consider Dirk Nowitzki […]

Head coaches are known to bring out the best from their players, and find a way to always get the advantage for their teams. Rick Carlisle is just like that, and he made sure he sent a message to Robin Lopez before the Dallas Mavericks faced the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, to let him know […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, it will mark Dirk Nowitzki’s 19th season with the Dallas Mavericks. As one of the greatest power forwards in league history, the game has changed and head coach Rick Carlisle is looking to make an adjustment. Despite Nerlens Noel signing his one-year qualifying offer, Nowitzki is expected to play […]

In NBA.com’s survey polling all 30 NBA general managers, the select few responded to 47 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches, fans, and offseason moves. The GMs favored Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. as the biggest steal of the draft with 37 percent, topping Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma with 22 percent […]

Despite the next presidential elections still three years from now, there are already some names of potential candidates that are emerging as early as now. One of them is Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire businessman Mark Cuban, who is seriously contemplating on running for the highest office in U.S. government. He recently appeared on the […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle expects Seth Curry to start at shooting guard this season, Mavs.com’s Earl K. Sneed reports. Rick Carlisle says after tonight's game the @dallasmavs' rotation will look season-ready. He expects Seth Curry to start at SG this season. — Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) October 2, 2017 Curry started 42 of […]

Even before declaring for last June’s draft, Dennis Smith Jr. was already a highly touted prospect as he’s had a steller stint at NC State. Many even gave him comparisons to Russell Westbrook for his explosiveness, and the way he finishes at the basket with a lot of force. He recently proved just that with […]

The Dallas Mavericks were behind most teams in the Western Conference standings last season and that’s projected to happen once again this year, but when it comes to technology, the team is blazing a trail in the NBA. In fact, they might be the only team in the NBA right now that utilizes facial recognition […]

For over much of the season half of his career, Dirk Nowitzki has been willing taking less than his worth in new deals with the Dallas Mavericks. All of this has led to one Mavericks fan to take it upon him to show his gratitude toward the 39-year-old with a personal letter with a unique […]

Since being selected with the ninth overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been nothing but high praise thrust toward Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle was the latest to toss high remarks toward the 19-year-old concerning his play in training camp, according to Eddie Sefko of Sportsday.com. […]

The NBA’s draft lottery and player rest reform plan was nearly agreed to unanimously, with 28 teams voting “yes” and only two keeping from doing so, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Oklahoma City Thunder voted “no” and the Dallas Mavericks abstained from voting, giving the Board of Governors more than the necessary three quarters […]

Dirk Nowitzki is set to enter his 20th year in the league all spent with the Dallas Mavericks with plenty of questions still surrounding his NBA future beyond this upcoming season. With that in mind, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban voiced optimism that he believes Nowitzki is motivated to play at least another campaign after this year […]

The Dallas Mavericks have high expectations of their rookie in Dennis Smith Jr. But what could be higher is the ex-NC State Wolfpack hotshot’s vertical. Smith has always shown his monstrous hops in high school, college, and in the Summer League. And now, he’s been unleashing his serious boing on his Mavericks teammates as the […]

The country of Puerto Rico was left severely damaged after Hurricane Maria’s direct hit. People are now struggling with little food and supplies to get them by and are desperately waiting for donations to reach them. It is truly one of the tougher times in their history, and it will take a lot for the […]

Entering last June’s draft, Dennis Smith Jr., was one of the highly-touted prospects and was even projected to be a top five pick. Although he fell to number 10 overall, the Dallas Mavericks are very high on him, as they wanted a young point guard, and did not expect him to be available when they […]

Through most of his stellar NBA career, Dirk Nowitzki has been playing power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. However, entering his 20th season, his team will be fielding him in a different position instead. It was revealed recently that the Mavs will be starting the 39-year-old German international at the center position, according to Isaac […]

When it comes to developing young talent, soccer is the sport that has always placed a heavy premium on investing on facilities, time, and having a developmental program which could help bring out the best from their players. In Europe, this has been the norm for club teams, where kids of all ages train in […]

Much like Tim Duncan with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Hurricane Irma, Jose Juan Barea’s homeland of Puerto Rico was ravaged by Hurrican Maria. And like Duncan, the Dallas Mavericks guard is attempting to raise funds to help the victims of the calamity, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Barea, who is one of Puerto Rico’s most famous […]

Charles Barkley has weighed in on who he thinks will come away with the Rookie of the Year award this season, and he sees the award coming down to a couple of point guards. However, the Hall of Famer and TNT analyst didn’t pick either Markelle Fultz or current favorite Lonzo Ball, who were the […]

There has been no shortage of hype building around Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. since he was selected with the ninth overall pick in this year’s draft. This increased attention and scrutiny around Smith Jr. has pushed him to want to strive to prove his supporter right rather than his critics wrong, […]

As Dirk Nowitzki embarks on his 20th season in the NBA, various factors come into play as Nowitzki assesses his future in the league. According to Eddie Sefco of SportsDay, Nowitzki had this to say while hosting his annual pro-celebrity tennis classic at SMU in Dallas: “If I miss another 30 to 40 games in […]

Everyone can be starstruck — even billionaire businessmen like Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. In an interview conducted by rapper Snoop Dogg, Cuban was asked about that one celebrity that he would never forget of meeting as a team owner. Cuban didn’t spend too much time thinking of a name, immediately saying that it was […]

A lot of young basketball players around the world look up to established NBA players and use them as a source of inspiration in hopes of playing against or alongside them someday. One of those young players included the 10th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks point guard […]

Streetball legend and former NBA player God Shammgod is going to be sharing his ballhandling knowledge exclusively for the Dallas Mavericks for the foreseeable future. According to DallasBasketball.com via Scout.com, Shammgod has signed a four-year extension with the Mavericks to be the team’s player-development coach. Shammgod is set to enter his second season in the […]

The animosity between Kenyon Martin and Tim Thomas has outlived both players’ NBA careers. It all began in 2004 when the Martin’s New Jersey Nets and Thomas’ New York Knicks collided in the playoffs. In Game 1 of that series, Thomas was hurt following a particular incident in the fourth quarter, when he fell on […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, Dirk Nowitzki is set to tie Tim Duncan and John Stockton for the second-most seasons (19) with one team, trailing just Kobe Bryant (20). It is an extremely rare feat in all of sports, especially in today’s NBA. During Nowitzki’s future Hall of Fame career, he has been a […]

According to Mavs.com’s Earl K. Sneed, the Dallas Mavericks are hoping backup big man Dwight Powell can continue to improve during the upcoming NBA season, particularly in terms of his three-point shooting. “He’s got to be consistent like he has been (late last season) to be a stretch four,” Cuban said while assessing Powell’s play […]

The NBA regular season is fast approaching, meaning that it’s high times for teams to load up on players to help their respective squads prepare. For the Atlanta Hawks, they just added one in 2012 Slam Dunk Contest king Jeremy Evans, whom the team signed to a training camp deal according to a source as […]

The NBA is incredibly popular in China, so it’s a must for the league’s teams to establish a brand that will resonate with the still growing and basketball-crazy market. For the Dallas Mavericks, however, the first step to do that and build a deeper connection with their fans in the country is to have a better […]

Take a look at Dirk Nowitzki’s Basketball Reference page and you’ll see a trio of the Dallas Mavericks star’s nicknames: Dirty, Tall Baller from the G, German Race Car. However, that list is missing one nickname, one that was given to him by former teammate and current Mavs assistant coach Darrell Armstrong and is apparently […]