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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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks were arguably the winners of the NBA Trade Deadline. The Mavs managed to acquire Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington and didn’t give up much to get either of them. Both players are quality vets and will absolutely strengthen the Mavs roster. That was further evidenced by their Mavs debut during the team’s […]

With Joel Embiid no longer eligible, the the NBA MVP race looks to be a tight one down the stretch. Nikola Jokic can bring home the award for a third time, but Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a trendy pick to obtain the crown this season. Luka Doncic might have something to say about […]

The Dallas Mavericks were busy ahead of the trade deadline and reeled in a solid center in Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards. He finally had the opportunity to play alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. During the postgame presser, Gafford was over the moon when talking about his new teammates. After recording 19 points […]

The Dallas Mavericks did not let up when they played the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday afternoon. The Mavericks beat the Thunder 146-111, dominating one of the top-ranked teams in the Western Conference from tip-off to the final buzzer sounded. The game demonstrated the immense potential of the Mavericks as championship contenders. Luka Doncic had […]

The band might just be getting back together. Dallas Mavericks forward Markieff Morris is hinting that his twin brother Marcus might be coming to join him in Dallas, per his social media. Marcus Morris is getting traded by the Indiana Pacers, per The Athletic. Marcus is getting sent to the San Antonio Spurs from Indiana, […]

Prior to the Dallas Mavericks game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, head coach Jason Kidd revealed that newly-acquired players PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford will play but won’t start. Kidd said Washington will likely receive the opportunity to start before the All-Star break, however. The Mavericks trades for Washington and Gafford should prove […]

Grant Williams was recently traded from the Dallas Mavericks after a short stint with the organization. While he seemed like a good fit with Luka Donic and the scheme in Dallas, Williams simply wasn’t a quality contributor for the Mavs. Upon his departure, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison addressed the rumors about his bad attitude […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is honoring a throwback LeBron James look. Doncic is sporting a black face mask to protect a nose injury. The guard was seen wearing the mask on the court Saturday. Luka Doncic with the new mask pic.twitter.com/uPmZRKdjtp — Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) February 10, 2024 Doncic is listed as probable for […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Washington and Gafford project to play big roles for this Dallas team throughout the rest of the season. Prior to Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Mavs held an introductory press conference for their new players. […]

There are over two months of regular season games left, and Dallas Mavericks fans are eager to see how the team will fare. Prior to the trade deadline, the Mavericks were able to acquire Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington and Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, bolstering their frontline. Now, both big men could possibly make […]

No team made more marquee moves than the Dallas Mavericks at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. They kicked things off by trading Richaun Holmes and a first-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Daniel Gafford. The Mavericks also traded a 2027 first-round pick and Seth Curry to the Charlotte Hornets for PJ Washington. It was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Texas to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Thunder-Mavericks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Thunder lost 124-117 to the Utah Jazz in their last game on Tuesday in Salt Lake […]

The Dallas Mavericks were linked to Kyle Kuzma until the day of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas ended up acquiring PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets and Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards instead. But were the Mavs close to acquiring Kuzma? Sources reportedly said Washington strongly considered one trade offer for Kuzma, per Josh […]

The NBA trade deadline has passed, but rumors are still running rampant, especially on one specific trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets. There’s some speculation that Grant Williams was “rubbing a lot of people the wrong way” before being dealt. Dallas was “determined” to get a deal done and send Williams away to […]