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During Sunday night’s game between the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, tempers started to heat up a bit in the fourth quarter when Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis and Mavs shooting guard Wesley Matthews got into it on two separate possessions. With 6:39 left in the final frame, Porzingis was being defended by Matthews […]

The Dallas Mavericks held a special event during halftime against the visiting New York Knicks. The Mavs honored one of their all-time greats, Derek Harper, by hanging his no. 12 in the American Airlines Center rafters. Harper, known to be hard-nosed combo guard during his 16-year NBA career, played 12 seasons for the Mavericks (1983-1994, […]

The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks have not had a lot of success so far this season. They are both currently ranked 13th in their respective conferences and are struggling to win games on a regular basis. However on Friday night, they did not look like teams bound to end the season at the bottom […]

For Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, controversial sports dad LaVar Ball is being given an unnecessary platform to broadcast his acerbic takes. While that is not necessarily a new thing, what irked him the most of late was a story by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman in which Ball made inflammatory comments about Luke Walton’s head […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran big man Dirk Nowitzki got a firsthand look at rookie forward Lauri Markkanen during Friday’s 127-124 home loss against the visiting Chicago Bulls, and he is convinced that the Finnish youngster is going to blossom further. After seeing Markkanen drop 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field — including three three-pointers — […]

In a recent matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, Warriors rookie Jordan Bell was involved in two separate incidents with Mavericks guard Devin Harris and center Salah Mejri. Neither escalated further. The Mejri-Bell altercation got more attention, as Mejri told DefPen Hoops that Bell called him the “N-word” on three occasions: […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. was the subject of scathing criticism from head coach Rick Carlisle following their heartbreaking 127-124 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Mavs bench boss even went so far as to say Bulls point guard Kris Dunn had picked on the rookie phenom. Not surprisingly, Smith Jr. has […]

The Dallas Mavericks had an entertaining back-and-forth with the visiting Chicago Bulls Friday night, but once again went home with a loss. They fell in a high-scoring affair, 127-124, after giving up a whopping 47 points in the final frame. Kris Dunn erupted for a career night, prompting Mavs coach Rick Carlisle to single out […]

The NBA is always full of eye-popping highlights, but it’s not everyday that we see some German-on-German crime, so let’s cherish this one. Let’s tip our hats off to Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser. He’s far from being fast, but he simply knew what he was up against, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki at that, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been surging as of late after having won four out of their last five games with their only loss coming via a nailbiter versus the high-powered Golden State Warriors. Part of the reason for the Mavs’ recent success has been the stellar play of rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. Needless to […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle recently shared an update about his injured big man, Nerlens Noel. Here’s what Mavs insider Earl K. Snead tweeted: https://twitter.com/EarlKSneed/status/948989155144617984 It’s a bit of positive news, but to say things have not gone well for Noel and the Mavericks is an understatement. The 23-year-old, who was once regarded as […]

When it comes to tonight’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls, many eyes will be on Bulls rookie rising star forward Lauri Markkanen. According to a tweet on Friday afternoon from Mavs beat writer Earl K. Sneed, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the comparisons of Markannen to longtime Dallas […]

Jordan Bell is one of the most beloved rookies in the NBA. His versatile, all-around game is why the Warriors selected him in the 2017 NBA Draft, and it’s why he is considered to be one of the Warriors’ most exciting young players. However, the Mavericks don’t seem to feel that sentiment, and that may […]

In a league where branding means a lot to a team, it makes sense for one to make sure that the team’s name sounds good. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with the Dallas Mavericks. As gallant-sounding as their name is, the opposite thing happens when they’re called out by China. The term “Mavericks” is an […]

During games, a head coach communicates with his players and staff most of the time and rarely gets the chance to exchange some words with his counterpart from the opposing team. However, that was not the case on Wednesday when the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Dallas Mavericks. Steve Kerr and Rick Carlisle […]

Ever since Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, he has become one of the most hated players in the NBA. It seems that not only have the Thunder trolled him in every game he played against them, other NBA fans have joined the fray and are viciously trolling Kevin Durant […]

Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors were given all they could handle by the Dirk Nowitzki-led Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. It was the Warriors’ third of four meetings with the Mavs this season, and their last on Feb. 8 could also be their last ever with Nowitzki, who could potentially retire at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to be major players in free agency this offseason as they intend to go for not one but two max players. However, they’d need to shed a significant amount of salary, preferably Luol Deng’s onerous contract, in order to fit two max contracts into their cap. Enter the Dallas Mavericks, […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant’s playing styles might be completely different. But one unstoppable skill that both possess is deadly jump shots standing at 7 feet tall. That is an ability that has made both of these players great. Durant loves playing against Dirk. Per Bay Area News Group’s Mark Medina, Durant said: “It’s always good to […]

Being the son of a 16-year NBA veteran doesn’t always guarantee success or an easy path to basketball’s big leagues. Seth Curry, son of Dell Curry, is one of the many second generation NBA players who knows a thing or two about that. Even his older brother, Stephen, who’s now a two-time NBA MVP and […]

The importance of Stephen Curry to the Golden State Warriors is something that transcends beyond his production on the floor. His experience and leadership is also equally as important as his presence alone already gives the Dubs a mental edge over their opponents. With the unique skill set the former back-to-back MVP has, defenses tend […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. is feeling confident in his team right now. So confident in fact, that he thinks the Mavs are currently the “hottest team” in the NBA, according to Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com. https://twitter.com/EarlKSneed/status/948273456566689793 The 13-25 Mavericks are not expected to compete for even a playoff spot this season, as […]

Since playing his first game in the NBA back in 2015, Kristaps Porzingis has turned a lot of his doubters into believers with his strong play and unique skill set. Coming from Latvia, he has also drawn a lot of comparison to Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki for his ability to score in different ways, […]

Before Friday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, Mavs power forward Dirk Nowitzki was asked a series of questions about Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins. Reporters wanted to know what Nowitzki thought about Cousins’ skill and how good he would look in a Mavericks’ uniform during the […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. broke through with his first career triple-double performance on Friday night’s 128-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 19-year-old’s huge outing garnered heavy praise from head coach Rick Carlisle while lifting some huge expectations upon him in the process, per Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com. https://twitter.com/EarlKSneed/status/947213349221265413 […]

A trio of Marines were in attendance for the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans. They were chatting up Mavs big man Salah Mejri during shootaround, and they dared Mejri to hit a 3-pointer with no hands. Mejri, who has hit exactly one 3-pointer in his two-plus seasons in the NBA with his […]

Since entering the league, Dennis Smith Jr. has started to make a name for himself as a relentless rim attacker and someone who is not afraid to drive to the basket whenever he gets a chance to. However, it does not come without a cost as he often receives some scratches that leave a mark […]

Nike has unveiled the “City edition” uniforms for all 30 NBA teams today and fans will surely have a lot to say about it. Here is a look at some of the new threads: Here’s a look at all of the jerseys: Nike is in the first season as the main provider of NBA jerseys. […]

The NBA Christmas season is now behind us, as we are in the final week of 2017. In just one week, the power rankings have fluctuated and new teams have moved up and down the standings. Of course, the Golden State Warriors have claimed the first spot on the power rankings for their close Christmas […]

Since being fortunate that Dennis Smith Jr. was still available for the Dallas Mavericks to select with the ninth overall pick back in June’s draft, the team already had high expectations for him and believes that he can be a big part of their future plans. The former NC State star has also earned the […]

Aside from being a deadly offensive weapon for the Dallas Mavericks, power forward Dirk Nowitzki is also known for being an all-around good guy. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who has negative things to say about the 19-year NBA veteran. And if you need any more reason to love Nowitzki, all you have to […]

With the way they’re playing this season, the Dallas Maverick must not be finding it easy to earn new fans. The Mavericks have one of the worst records in the NBA today. You shouldn’t bet on them turning it around at any point this season with the kind of roster they have. Perhaps the only […]

During the 2017-18 NBA season, it has been a challenging fourth year for Julius Randle. Despite coming off the bench and an uncertain future in Los Angeles, Randle is controlling what he can control. In 30 appearances, he is averaging 12.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in just 22.4 minutes. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, […]

The highlights have been few and far in between for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2017-18 NBA season. For the most part, they have largely come courtesy of rookie phenom point guard Dennis Smith Jr. Of course, tonight was no different after he somehow managed to hit a turnaround fadeaway jumper for the and-1 over […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. is set to return to the lineup against the Detroit Pistons following a six-game absence due to a left hip strain, per Earl K. Sneed. However, Mavs coach Rick Carlisle has hinted that Smith could be on a minutes restriction upon his return, Sneed also reports. Smith suffered the […]

Monday is going to be the legendary Kobe Bryant’s day, as the ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard is set to see both his jersey numbers retired in Staples Center later tonight. Thousands of miles away, however, another legendary scorer appeared to have partly stolen the thunder from Kobe. That’s Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki, who […]

The San Antonio Spurs pulled out an impressive comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night erasing a double-digit deficit in the final four minutes of the contest. In fact, the Spurs finished the game on a 13-0 run to seal their 20th win of the season. It was a victory that ESPN had […]

Now in his 20th season in the league, many are wondering how many more years Dirk Nowitzki plans to play at the highest level. While he hasn’t spoken much about his plans before, he recently discussed it, and shed more light to the question many fans have in mind. The German international big man shared, […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jordan Bell caused quite a stir just four games into his NBA career when he threw down an off-the-backboard, self-alley-oop slam in garbage time against the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the season. Many criticized the rookie, who supposedly disrespected Dallas with his ostentatious dunk. But with the Warriors set to play […]