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Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is regarded as one of the best players in the NBA, and rightfully so, but that did not stop Tim Hardaway from levying some criticism towards him while appearing on The OGs podcast. The criticism related to how Doncic can maximize his Mavericks teammates’ abilities, specifically Kyrie Irving and his […]

Current New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was on the show “All the Smoke” where he described his final playing days with the Dallas Mavericks. During his appearance on the podcast, he went into his thought process before he was traded to New York that will have Dallas fans peeved to the umpteenth degree. Brunson […]

Dante Exum and Luka Doncic did not practice on Tuesday. Exum is dealing with a right knee issue, while Doncic received an extra day off after the NBA All-Star break. Doncic is expected to return and practice on Wednesday. Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II, who has been dealing with a nasal fracture, was seen […]

The NBA All-Star Game has been a popular subject of discussion over the past couple days. The game drew negative reactions from fans and analysts due to the easy offense and lack of defensive effort. In fact, some players even admitted that the game was not taken seriously. So does Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason […]

The Dallas Mavericks have crossed over into an exciting era in 2024. However, one past Mavs executive is dealing with legal woes. Former Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson is spearheading a lawsuit against the team from a 2020 incident. Ex-Mavericks general manager prepares to battle lawsuit against the organization Donnie Nelson filed a wrongful termination […]

The Dallas Mavericks closed out the first-half of the regular season on a six-game winning streak. Dallas is hoping to immediately recapture their momentum following the NBA All-Star break. Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II represented the Mavs at NBA All-Star Weekend. Lively participated in the NBA Rising Stars Game, while Doncic played for the […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic turned some heads after last Sunday’s 2024 NBA All-Star Game when he broached the idea of teaming up with Luka Doncic in Mile High City. “I don’t know. It’s possible. I don’t want to leave Denver. I like it there. It’s a great organization. But if Luka gets pissed […]

The history of basketball is replete with stories about how a few big talents come together for a run at an NBA Finals appearance. Forming a Big Three is the quickest way to title, or a lot of titled questions when a franchise goes all-in but comes up short. So what goes into a Big […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is not called “Joker” for nothing. His sense of humor is one of his most notable qualities outside the basketball court, and he showed that again after the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at the expense of Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. “Luka [Doncic] is terrible. Luka is really bad […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic just finished playing his fifth All-Star Game, which adds another accolade to his growing list of achievements. However, the Slovenian’s hilarious in-game highlights show that he absolutely doesn’t take the whole thing seriously. Apart from a blown self-alley-oop attempt, Doncic attempted a three-quarter court shot with over 30 seconds left […]

Luka Doncic loves to play basketball and he isn’t afraid to work hard throughout the course of an NBA season. In fact, during an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio during All-Star Weekend, the Dallas Mavericks superstar said he can play “48 minutes” in a game if necessary. “I’m fine. [I can play] 48 [minutes] if […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is a chance for non-household names to gain national exposure while they showcase their abilities and put on a fun show for basketball fans everywhere. It also allows young players like Dallas Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II to meet people and players that he hasn’t been able to before. He is making the […]

Luka Doncic is incredible. The Dallas Mavericks star hit a trick shot on Saturday that stunned the NBA All-Star crowd. Doncic told his teammate Dereck Lively II, who played in the NBA Rising Stars Game, that he would “bounce” the ball in the hoop from the left side of half court. Sure enough, that’s exactly […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. and the Dallas Mavericks have had a relatively strong first half plus to the 2023-24 NBA season, currently sitting with a solid record of 32-23, good for seventh in the vaunted Western Conference playoff picture as the All-Star weekend arrives in Indiana. Hardaway has established himself as a legitimate Sixth Man of […]

The Dallas Mavericks are well-represented at NBA All-Star Weekend. The Mavs have Luka Doncic playing in Sunday’s big game and rookie Dereck Lively II making an appearance in the Rising Stars game. The Rising Stars is the first major event of NBA All-Star Weekend, and during practice on Friday, players on the team attempted to […]

With the two moves they made last week, the Dallas Mavericks were one of the big winners of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Mavs GM Nico Harrison got busy and improved some of Dallas’ most glaring weaknesses: interior defense and size in the frontcourt. The Mavericks made an upgrade in their center rotation by acquiring […]

The Dallas Mavericks cruised past the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night with a 116-93 victory to head into the All-Star break with some momentum. Per usual, it was Kyrie Irving (34 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST, 15/22 FGM) and Luka Doncic (27 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST, 11/20 FGM) leading the way in this […]

The Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to a season-long six games entering the All-Star break, beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 116-93 at American Airlines Center. Kyrie Irving dominated for Dallas, finishing with 34 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals on 15-of-22 from the field and 4-of-9 from beyond the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting a boost, as rookie big man Dereck Lively II is set to return to action after missing several games due to an upper-body injury. He is expected to suit up Wednesday night versus the San Antonio Spurs at home, per Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com. “Dereck Lively II (nasal fracture) is […]

For much of the season, Dallas Mavericks fans have been echoing the words “just wait until we get healthy.” That day may never fully arrive, but everything is starting to come together for this team. The good news keeps coming following a productive NBA trade deadline and active five-game winning streak, with this latest injury […]

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks are beginning to make a run up the Western Conference standings, and they have a perfect opportunity to continue their hot streak into the All-Star break when they welcome Victor Wenbanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to the American Airlines Center. The Mavs are 2-0 against the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have won five games in a row and are playing a quality brand of basketball. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are playing especially well at the moment, and Dallas fans are dreaming of a deep playoff run. Doncic is making a legitimate MVP case for himself, and Irving commented on Doncic’s scoring […]

Kyle Kuzma was the Washington Wizards player linked the most to the Dallas Mavericks before the trade deadline, but it was big man Daniel Gafford who got sent to the Texas-based NBA franchise. Kuzma, however, seemed to be genuinely happy for his now ex-teammate. For Kuzma, Gafford is a perfect fit for the Mavs, in […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards 112-104 on Monday night. Dallas had an inconsistent start to the game, and Luka Doncic’s injury scare in the third quarter didn’t help matters. Luka was already dealing with a broken nose and also injured his chin against Washington. The Mavs star ended up returning to the game […]

The Dallas Mavericks were intent on upgrading at power forward prior to the trade deadline. They ended up pulling the trigger on the trade that brought PJ Washington to town from the Charlotte Hornets, but as per the rumor mill, Washington was only the Mavericks’ Plan B. Their initial target was Washington Wizards forward Kyle […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited Monday’s game in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury. Doncic, who is dealing with a broken nose, was hit in the face on an opponent’s drive to the basket. The Mavericks superstar missed five minutes spanning the third and fourth quarters after being knocked to the floor on a […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II remains out after suffering a nasal fracture when Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. accidentally struck him in the face on Jan. 29th. In turn, Lively had surgery to fix the issue and is inching closer to a return. In the meantime, Lively appeared on the Mavericks’ broadcast […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited Monday’s game in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury. Doncic, who is dealing with a broken nose, was hit in the face on an opponent’s drive to the basket. Fortunately, Doncic was able to return in the fourth quarter. UPDATE: Doncic reportedly suffered a […]

Daniel Gafford, who was recently traded from the Washington Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks, is set to battle his former team on Monday night. Gafford has already impressed with Dallas, scoring 19 points and recording nine rebounds in Saturday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wizards interim head coach Brian Keefe was asked about Gafford […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Dallas has won four games in a row and their new acquisitions, PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford, are already fitting in with the team. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have led the charge, but both players are still dealing with injury concerns. Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks likely won’t be amused by the analogy Spencer Dinwiddie used to explain his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers rather than return to the Mavs. “I’ll give y’all something funny that I told my people ’cause I’m fairly candid,” Dinwiddie teased when asked, at Lakers practice on Monday, how he […]

Will Sabrina Ionescu be able to upset the greatest three-point shooter of all-time? Ionescu is set to battle Stephen Curry in a three-point competition during NBA All-Star Weekend. Although Curry is the favorite, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is “pulling for” Ionescu. “Two incredible shooters, incredible players really. I don’t want to disrespect their craft […]

The majority of the headlines around the Dallas Mavericks over the past week have revolved around their trade deadline acquisitions and the continued excellence of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Dallas has momentum right now after winning their past four games in a row. However, Josh Green has quietly performed well over the past 15 […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was an all-around impressive victory for Dallas, as they earned a statement win against one of the best teams in the Western Conference. PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford performed well in their Mavericks debuts, and Luka Doncic reacted to Washington and Gafford’s […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic is very impressed with the play of one of his team’s rookies. Doncic is giving praise to Dereck Lively, and the impact Lively brings to the team. "I don't think nobody expected [Dereck Lively] to be this good, at least right away… He can be a big, big, problem […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are attempting to stay afloat in the competitive Western Conference. The Mavs were unfortunately hit by a Dereck Lively II injury in late January. However, Lively is taking a solid step to return after a new report surfaces. The Mavericks could get Dereck Lively II back from injury soon Lively […]

The new-look Dallas Mavericks (30-23) are giving their fans hope that a terrific few months of basketball could be on the horizon. They dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder in the American Airlines Center, 146-111, with Luka Doncic posting 32 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in just 31 minutes of play on Saturday. He was […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was a convincing win that saw Dallas perform well throughout the affair. There was no shortage of energy at American Airlines Center as PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford made their Mavericks debuts following the NBA trade deadline. Both of the newly-acquired Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a splash acquisition after trading for PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets. He finally made his debut for the team on Saturday and he did not disappoint. After the contest, Washington revealed what it’s like playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Due to Doncic and Irving being offensive juggernauts, their […]