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LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks had their first day of training camp for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson was the talk of the first day as he had his first training camp practice with the team. Thompson said he isn’t worried about the challenges of making the adjustment to […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their first day of NBA training camp on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson, who the Mavs acquired via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors during the offseason, spoke to reporters after the first practice. Thompson addressed a number of topics, including the adjustment of joining a […]

Dallas Mavericks’ guard Kyrie Irving has been all over the globe this offseason promoting his latest ANTA KAI 1 signature sneakers. Along with the signature model, Irving is also rolling out a lifestyle and apparel brand under ANTA, making the most of his role as Creative Director and expanding his vision through his products. Recently, […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving provided an injury update on his hand during the team’s Media Day on Monday. Irving suffered a broken hand during the offseason, but he explained how the injury ended up being a blessing in disguise. Kyrie Irving addresses his injury. He refers to the injury as “needed” since […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their Media Day on Monday. One of the most discussed topics was the Mavs’ offseason addition of Klay Thompson. Luka Doncic revealed his initial reaction to Thompson joining the Mavs. Luka Doncic’s initial reaction to the Mavericks’ Klay Thompson addition. pic.twitter.com/J6x2Ei3WWX — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) September 30, 2024 “Unbelievable,” […]

One of the most iconic partnerships in the NBA was broken up this offseason when Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors, breaking up the “Splash Brothers” duo in the process. Thompson found a new home with the Dallas Mavericks, and he showed off his new digs at media day on Monday. Klay Thompson in […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson via a sign-and-trade from the Golden State Warriors during the offseason. Thompson, one of the greatest three-point shooters of all-time, projects to be a terrific fit with the Mavs. Yet, there are some skeptics as Thompson endured a down year by his standards in 2023-24. Thompson still shot the […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the rest of the NBA are now undergoing training camp. Usually, this is the time when each team would work on new lineups and rotations before the season commences. Looking at the Mavericks’ starting roster, due to the arrival of Klay Thompson, he could replace Derrick Jones Jr. given he’s no […]

The Dallas Mavericks will hold training camp in Las Vegas beginning on Tuesday. The Mavs recently announced the training camp roster and a number of players are set to return. In fact, the Mavericks are returning 13 players from last season. One of those players is AJ Lawson. The Mavericks are returning 13 players from […]

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose recently announced his retirement from the NBA. The NBA world had plenty of reaction to Rose’s decision to leave the league after 16 seasons. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic shared a picture on his Instagram story that included one perfect emoji, image via MFFL Nation. Luka Doncic x Derrick Rose […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks were involved in a three-team trade on Friday that saw Karl-Anthony Towns end up in New York. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves acquired Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick. The Charlotte Hornets also acquired DaQuan Jeffries, salary and draft compensation as part of the deal, per Shams Charania […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day is scheduled for Monday, September 30. The Mavs will then head to Las Vegas for NBA training camp, which will begin on Tuesday, October 1. On Friday, the Mavs announced their training camp roster. The Mavericks are returning 13 players from last season.#OneforDallas pic.twitter.com/o6dVjXspum — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) September 27, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are at the center of the discussion between Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki and Slovenian superstar Luka Dončić. Mavs minority owner Mark Cuban, who has witnessed the greatness of both players, shared his thoughts during an interview with Shannon Sharpe on the podcast “Club Shay Shay.” Cuban detailed some anecdotes about […]

The NBA features the best basketball teams and players in the world. But given the competitiveness of the league, it isn’t surprising that there are contenders and cellar dwellers. Here’s a look at the 14 worst team records in NBA history. 12 (tie). 2023-2024 Detroit Pistons, 1982-1983 Houston Rockets, and 1996-1997 Vancouver Grizzlies Record: 14-68 […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is quickly approaching, and Mavericks fans have good reason to be excited. Not only is Dallas coming off of its first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years, but Luka Doncic is reportedly already in his own version of training camp, which could help him begin the season in good shape. Doncic’s […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines this week for his comments on superstar Luka Doncic. In a guest appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Cuban said he sees many similarities between Doncic’s game and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. To Cuban, if you saw either Doncic or Jokic on the street, you wouldn’t […]

Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks over the summer, ending the Golden State Warriors’ ‘Splash Brothers’ era alongside Warriors superstar Stephen Curry that had a 13-year run. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr called the signing a “great move” for Thompson, while others wonder how much the […]

It’s unusual to hear a team owner say he believed one of his best players was once a “team killer,” so it must be a good thing Mark Cuban is no longer the owner of the Dallas Mavericks because he did that with Kyrie Irving. Cuban, who sold his majority stake in the Mavericks late […]

Klay Thompson, one of the NBA’s greatest sharpshooters, made waves in the offseason by swapping his Golden State Warriors jersey for a Dallas Mavericks uniform, shaking up the league. After 13 seasons anchoring the Warriors’ dynasty, 34-year-old Klay Thompson entered free agency. This led to a complicated six-team sign-and-trade deal featuring the Mavericks, 76ers, Hornets, […]

Last year, Mark Cuban sold his Mavericks’ majority stake, though he still retained oversight over the team’s basketball operations under President and GM Nico Harrison. At the same time, Cuban was also helping ex-Mavs player Delonte West get back on his feet amid his struggles with substance addiction and mental health issues. However, he eventually […]

For years, big threes were all of the rage in the NBA. During the 2000s-2010s, most championship teams had a trio of star talent that led them to victory, and the rest of the roster was usually filled out with role players and depth pieces. The Boston Celtics won a championship this way with Paul […]

Kyrie Irving has found success with the Dallas Mavericks since joining the team via trade. However, he previously played for the Brooklyn Nets where drama surrounded his time with the team. One element of the drama was Irving being ruled ineligible to play early in the 2021-22 season due to New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine […]

Coming all the way from Serbia, Boban Marjanovic made his presence felt in the NBA with his sheer size alone. The former NBA center stands tall at 7-foot-4. After nine seasons in the NBA, Marjanovic signed to play for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul of the Turkish Basketball League. Although Marjanovic is a physical presence, there’s no […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is right around the corner. Team media days and training camps are set to begin soon, and then the preseason will get underway. Let’s take a look at some important dates for the Mavericks over the next month. Mavericks’ Media Day The Mavs’ Media Day is scheduled for Monday, September 30. […]

Former NBA player Nick Young referred to Luka Doncic as a “real hooper” in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. So why did Young choose to make this claim? Well, to understand the context we must take a look at a post that Young previously shared where he explained what a “hooper” is. […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has received some criticism in the past. He’s had an up-and-down coaching career overall, but the fact is that Kidd has led the Mavs to success in two of his three seasons with the team. Kidd is quickly becoming one of the most underrated head coaches in the NBA. […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter the 2024-25 season with high expectations. After advancing to the 2024 NBA Finals and losing, the Mavs want to get back to the title series and win. Under the leadership of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas is set up well. However, rising second-year center Dereck Lively II will also […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving appears to be in mid-season form already and NBA training camps have not even started yet. Irving is currently on his China tour and was seen playing basketball at a youth camp. He wasn’t taking it too easy, though, displaying his elite handles, per Kyrie Center. Kyrie was putting on […]

Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic have both shattered the stereotype of the “soft European”. They might not be the most athletic professional basketball players on the planet, but they have more than made up for it with their top-tier basketball IQ, incredible touch from all scoring levels, as well as their ball skills that make […]

It seems that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is enjoying himself in the 2024 offseason. Irving was recently spotted walking shirtless through the streets of China, with fans of the Mavericks star bombarding him with autograph and picture requests. (via Kyrie Center on X, formerly Twitter). https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1836401349665145065 NBA players are currently enjoying the last couple […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping that their move to acquire Klay Thompson will help the franchise win its first championship since 2011. Thompson, a four-time champion, has championship aspirations with the Mavs. The hype is exciting but can Thompson and the Mavericks live up to the high expectations? Dallas features a talented roster. They project […]

DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons attended an event at Raising Cane’s Post Malone and Cowboys restaurant in Dallas on Tuesday afternoon. Parsons worked a “shift” and served food to customers. He also took some time to speak to reporters at the event. Parsons, a basketball fan, shared his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season outlook is bright. Dallas is fresh off an NBA Finals appearance. Although they were defeated by the Boston Celtics in the 2023-24 NBA Finals, the Mavs displayed the ability to compete at a high level. The Mavericks made a plethora of offseason moves, highlighted by the Klay Thompson acquisition. Dallas […]

Longtime Dallas Mavericks fans have seen owner Mark Cuban courtside for over two decades, influencing other owners like the Los Angeles Clippers’ Steve Ballmer to watch their team play. After years of playoff disappointment, he finally saw Dirk Nowitzki hoist his first Larry O’Brien trophy in 2011, defeating the Miami Heat in their first year […]

Mark Cuban, now worth over $7.6 billion, has hinted at his potential future plans. With his reduced involvement in the Dallas Mavericks and his upcoming departure from Shark Tank after this season, he’s eyeing new ventures. In a recent interview with Wired, Cuban expressed interest in buying X (formerly known as Twitter) and Fox News, […]

Will Luka Doncic win the 2024-25 NBA MVP Award? Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas is a believer in Doncic’s chances. While speaking on his show, Gil’s Arena, Arenas explained why he is so confident in Doncic heading into the new campaign. “I don’t want to put this type of pressure on him, I’d be surprised […]

Klay Thompson is fired up to be on the Dallas Mavericks. In fact, Thompson recently watched a Mavs’ 2011 NBA Finals video. Thompson addressed his decision to watch the video while speaking to reporters at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic on Saturday, via Abby Jones of DLLS Sports. “Just an incredible group that persevered… […]

Boston Celtics champion Jayson Tatum predicted an NBA Finals rematch after beating Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. Tatum said this during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week, which ignited hype surrounding a potential Celtics/Mavs rematch in 2025. It also may have inspired […]

Klay Thompson appears to be taking his responsibilities with the Dallas Mavericks quite seriously. The veteran perimeter threat is being brought in to help put the reigning Western Conference champions over the top next season, and although he already he has four rings, Thompson is not taking for granted the value of this specific title […]