Dallas Mavericks Articles - Page 254

Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has had a really nice rookie season and recently sat down for an interview with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated to talk about life on and off the basketball court, and how he is adapting to his new life now that he is in the NBA. […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. has so far lived up to the lofty expectations set for him when he was drafted with the ninth pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. For the Mavs, Smith Jr. has performed well, proving that he is indeed the team’s point guard of the future. Smith Jr. is currently […]

Showing appreciation for fellow NBA rookies speaks volumes about a young player’s character. That’s definitely the case when it comes to Dallas Mavericks rising star point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and his respect for Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen. The high-flying guard had some interesting praise for the Finnish big man. When asked who he’d […]

Lonzo Ball is slated to make his return next Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, after missing the team’s last 15 games with knee soreness, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “I practiced yesterday, [and] it’s at a point where I can play, but it still hurts a little bit,” Ball said after the team’s shootaround. […]

Throughout his illustrious career, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has established himself as a winner on and off the court. The feats he’s reached as a player has made the Mavs icon widely considered as the best international talent to play in the NBA. Off the court, specifically on his social media activity, Nowitzki has […]

For Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel, his 2017-18 season started off with a bang and rapidly went downhill after that. However, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle is eager to get Noel back on the court as soon as next week. According to an article written by longtime Mavs writer Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has been vocal about the highs and lows of point guard Dennis Smith Jr.’s performance throughout the 2017-18 NBA season. Needless to say, he was pleased with the rookie’s outing against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Despite losing 97-104 to the Rockets, Carlisle feels Smith Jr. may have […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, like everyone expected. The Mavericks were without Dirk Nowitzki, Wesley Matthews, and J.J. Barea, yet they gave the Rockets all they could handle before eventually losing by seven points. The effort by the Mavs impressed former Rockers superstar Hakeem Olajuwon, who reportedly entered the visiting locker […]

Josh McRoberts has been an NBA journeyman and it appears he will be on the move again. Mike Fisher of DallasBasketball.com has all the details. ALERT: Source tells DallasBasketball.com that #Mavs plan to give buyout candidate Josh McRoberts his release tonight. McRoberts was traded from the Miami Heat to the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason […]

There are not many reasons to watch a Dallas Mavericks game this season, as they are simply just not that good enough to even be considered a playoff team. If you are among those Mavericks-averse NBA fans, however, then you probably missed seeing one of the rarest occurrences in the history of basketball: a Dirk […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-31) officially began the Isaiah Thomas era on Saturday when the point guard joined the team for shootaround prior to their game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Although he will not be in the starting lineup tonight, he will play a significant role with the team and is […]

As Dirk Nowitzki nears the end of his career, he is still playing good basketball, and Friday night he joined some elite company. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN: The basketball reference database (since 1983-84) has Robert Parish and Michael Jordan as only age 39+ dudes to get at least 5 steals and 2 blocks in […]

The Denver Nuggets finally decided to part ways with Emmanuel Mudiay, sending him to the New York Knicks on trade deadline day. In exchange, they received Devin Harris from the Dallas Mavericks and a second-round pick from the Knicks. Harris was a beloved part of the Mavericks organization and it sounds like it was a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr.’s dribbling exhibition in front of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry won’t make the top handles of the year list, but it will surely have its internet fame. The Mavs point guard may have missed the shot attempt, but the manner in which Smith eluded Curry warrants everyone’s attention. […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Nerlens Noel have had a love/hate relationship and it has seemed to have more hate at times, but at this juncture, it appears Noel is at least going to stick around on the roster. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times: “The Mavericks have no current plans to buy […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is going to be flashing some new metal in his mouth when his team takes on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night at Oracle Arena. Green was elbowed near the end of the second quarter in Tuesday’s loss to the Oklahoma StateThunder by Jerami Grant. He was left with […]

While a handful of teams are making waves in the trade deadline season, the Dallas Mavericks made one quiet move that they are excited about. They have awarded one of their bench guys, Kyle Collinsworth, a three-year deal. The full terms of the signing have not been disclosed. Sources: Mavericks signing guard Kyle Collinsworth to […]

The New York Knicks have acquired point guard Emmanuel Mudiay in a three-team trade with the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal would send point guard Devin Harris to the Nuggets and sharp-shooting forward Doug McDermott to the Mavs, who will also acquire a second-round pick via Denver, […]

As teams continue to wheel and deal ahead of the trade deadline, some are planning to stay put and wait for the offseason to possibly make some moves. One of them are the Dallas Mavericks, who are reportedly opting to keep their assets intact for the remainder of the season. The Mavs do have options […]

Monday night was a memorable one for Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki as he became just the fifth player in NBA history to reach 50,000 minutes played in his career. He surpassed Elvin Hayes on the all-time list and his latest feat further strengthens his case as the most successful international player in league history. […]

The Dallas Mavericks received some bad news Tuesday morning regarding Seth Curry. The other (real) Splash Brother will undergo surgery on his left tibia and will be out for the rest of the season, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry will have season-ending surgery on his left tibia, league sources tell […]

There are plenty of things that the Dallas Maverick could not get right this season, which is why they are wallowing in the bottom of the NBA standings. Having said that, one would expect that a professional organization like the Mavericks would have no problems doing trivial things correctly like stitching their players’ names on […]

Now in his 20th season in the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki has won all awards the NBA has to offer. From being a champion, former MVP, 13-time All-Star, to one of only seven players to reach 30,000 points in his stellar career, it’s hard to think of another feat the Dallas Mavericks forward has not reached […]

The Dallas Mavericks were finally able to snap their five-game losing streak with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. However, the highlight of point guard Dennis Smith Jr.’s night may have been some words of encouragement from Kings forward Vince Carter. Smith Jr. is set to be a participant in this year’s NBA […]

As the trade deadline nears, the Dallas Mavericks will listen to offers for anyone on the roster besides three key pillars of their success. According to Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News, the team would part ways with any players not named Harrison Barnes, Dirk Nowitzki, or Dennis Smith Jr. — three of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are not a good team. In fact, they are last in the Western Conference with a 16-36 record, the same number of wins as the lowly Sacramento Kings. But for some reason, the Mavs are putting people in seats at home games so far this season. Dallas is currently leading the NBA […]

Trade rumors are a natural part of the NBA. With the trade deadline approaching on February 3, NBA teams are conversing more than ever to bring in pieces that will help their teams win. It’s all a part of the business, which is based solely on what’s the best for a particular team. However, many […]

Wesley Matthews has been one of the building pillars of the Dallas Mavericks, but as this trade deadline approaches, the team might just choose to shed the structure and start anew. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, who appeared as a guest of Nate Duncan’s Dunc’d On podcast, the Mavs could part […]

Although the Dallas Mavericks’ fourth-quarter rally came up just short on Monday night against the Miami Heat, rising star rookie guard Dennis Smith Jr. of the Mavs had quite an impressive play. It came at the expense of Heat guard Josh Richardson in the fourth quarter. With just under three minutes to go in regulation […]

There were some complaints through social media about the Miami Heat not having a single player selected to the 2018 NBA All-Star game. Some believed it should have been Hassan Whiteside, while others say Goran Dragic was more deserving of the accolade. But Rick Carlisle, the Dallas Mavericks’ head coach and Head of the NBA […]

As the NBA trade deadline nears with less than two weeks left for teams to make a move in what has been a somewhat muted month of transactions, the Sacramento Kings are one of the teams looking to be active and make moves. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Kings are still looking […]

After originally expected to return to action near the start of February, Nerlens Noel may need to wait longer before he steps on the court once again for the Dallas Mavericks. He reportedly did not suffer any setbacks in his recovery from thumb surgery, but his head coach shared that he wants him fully recovered […]

The Dallas Mavericks could look to part ways with their defensive anchor and most prominent three-point shooter Wesley Matthews in the midst of another subpar season, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Matthews has been a staple in the Mavs starting rotation, but with the trade deadline nearing, Dallas could look to […]

If you are in for a quick laugh, this one should do it. Mishearing names are always funny, and this one’s no exception, especially since it’s about a rookie and his team’s ultimate veteran and greatest player ever. Watch as Dallas Mavericks’ first-year guard Dennis Smith Jr. talks about the first time he knew of […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not been in sync this season but at least Dennis Smith Jr. and Dwight Powell are. The Mavs teammates were in total harmony during a play in their game versus the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Can't. Stop. Watching. (h/t @World_Wide_Wob) pic.twitter.com/2pLoY3NXJm — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 25, 2018 In the […]

The Washington Wizards took on the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night and were soundly defeated 75-98. The loss was already embarrassing enough, considering that the Mavericks are a Western Conference bottom-feeder and the Wizards are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. However, in the game, JJ Barea and John Wall got into it and […]

Over the last few days, it’s very clear that Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall and Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea both do not seem to like each other very much. On Wednesday afternoon, Wizards forward Markieff Morris came to Wall’s defense It all started on Monday when Wall and Barea had a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has accepted the league’s invitation to participate in this year’s Slam Dunk Contest during the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The high-flying North Carolina State product shared some of his sky-walking antics through the first half of the regular season, impressing […]