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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t hesitate to give anyone their flowers, and that includes his fellow NBA fraternity members. While there are those from present and past generations that may snipe at one another, attempting to downplay the others greatness, Uncle Drew embodies the type of respect that only helps bridge relationships between his […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic may be even more important to the Slovenian national team than his squad stateside these days, with the do-everything star needing to be at his best on a nightly basis in order to give his chance a team to win. That said, even with the former No. 3 pick […]

Although the early portion of the NBA offseason was filled with rumors, Kyrie Irving likely thought he would stop getting asked about the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, that didn’t stop a young fan from recently asking Irving if he is “going to the Lakers.” Irving didn’t […]

It looks like the feud between former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki and Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade has finally settled as the two players celebrate their induction into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame this weekend. Nowitzki and Wade long had beef on the court due to the rivalry between their two teams during […]

Dirk Nowitzki played in an era and Western Conference brimming with transcendent talent and dynastic teams, so it can be all too easy to improperly overlook him when evaluating his place in NBA history. Dallas Mavericks fans certainly have no problem in that area, though, and neither does his fellow 2023 Hall of Fame inductee. […]

The sports world has always been controlled by the NBA on Christmas Day and this upcoming year will be no different. Some of the league’s greatest stars and teams will all have the honor of playing on one of the regular season’s biggest stages and we got an early look at who will be playing […]

On the surface, the 2023 FIBA World Cup may seem like just a way for players to stay in shape during the NBA offseason, but make no mistake, this matters to the athletes representing their respective nations on the global stage. Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic took great pride when he led his native Slovenia to […]

The Phoenix Suns will face the Dallas Mavericks in one of five NBA games on Christmas Day, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. NBA’s Christmas Day slate of games for the 2023-2024 season, per @ShamsCharania. 🎁 Bucks @ Knicks🎁 76ers @ Heat🎁 Celtics @ Lakers🎁 Mavericks @ Suns🎁 Warriors @ Nuggets pic.twitter.com/T0ulrWM6SA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The AT&T Center, and really the whole basketball world, was going to be filled with anticipation for the NBA debut of Victor Wembanyama regardless of his opponent. But the hype will enter a new stratopsere with the breaking news that the French phenom will battle one of the most electrifying players in the game. “Victor […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki couldn’t hold himself from waxing poetic over Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz. The former NBA Most Valuable Player was recently asked about his favorite tennis player and he responded by showing his genuine admiration of Alcaraz. “Of course [I’m] a huge Roger Federer guy. A Nadal fan. I mean it’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks are adding another piece to the team. Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. has reportedly agreed to a contract with the Mavs, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Free agent F/C Derrick Jones Jr. has agreed to a one-year fully guaranteed deal with the Dallas Mavericks, his agent Aaron Turner of […]

Ahead of the 1998 NBA Draft, Don Nelson and the Dallas Mavericks were adamant on drafting Dirk Nowitzki. However, since the young promising kid from Germany back then was garnering plenty of interest, they had to devise a plan to stop others from stealing him away from them. With that said, Nelson–who was then the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki owns the longest career of any NBA player who stuck with one franchise, having played 21 seasons for the Mavs. Because he played into his 40s, many younger NBA observers only saw the veteran when he was well past his prime and a less impactful player. Dirk Nowitzki’s own children […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, and many top NBA voices are chiming in to celebrate him ahead of the ceremony. Nowitzki played his entire storied career for the Mavs after getting drafted in 1999. His trajectory was similar to that of former Boston […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will never forget 2006 and 2007, and for painful reasons of course. As every Mavs fan would know, 2006 was the year when Nowitzki had a real chance to win his and Dallas’ first-ever NBA championship. After finishing fourth in the West with a 60-22 record, they went to work […]

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever suit up in the NBA, and one can even argue that he’s the greatest international player ever considering his impact to the sport globally. According to former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, however, there is one thing that Dirk is unarguably the greatest at: […]

Now a week into August, Christian Wood remains unsigned this NBA offseason. Although he was one of the better frontcourt talents available as an unrestricted free agent this summer, Wood has yet to gain any real traction in terms of possibly receiving a new contract. This is partially due to him wanting to receive more […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently opened up about his relationship with former rival and fellow NBA legend Dwayne Wade during an appearance on Marc Stein’s The Saturday Stein Line. In that guesting, the former Mavs superstar said that he and Wade are now cool with each other, though, he doesn’t think they qualify as […]

Former NBA veteran JJ Barea carved out an impressive pro career for himself. He averaged 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game for his pro career and won a championship with the Dallas Mavericks back in 2011. Now that his playing career is over, the former Mavericks fan favorite is entering the coaching […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is silencing the noise aimed at Team USA after they fell to the U.S. Select Team in two scrimmages. The United States basketball team is looking to rebound at the FIBA World Cup after placing just seventh at the 2019 tournament. This year’s tournament will begin in late August and […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic showed his love and support for Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar, who suffered a rather concerning knee injury amid Slovenia’s preparation for the FIBA World Cup. On Friday during their exhibition game against Greece, Cancar went up for a dunk with two Greek defenders trying to stop him. However, that […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Slovenia national team dodged a bullet after it appeared that Luka Doncic suffered an injury. Luka Doncic left Slovenia’s game with Greece in the FIBA World Cup early after he banged knees with an opposing player. The Mavs star appeared to be in pain, but multiple reports indicate that he […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been pretty quiet for the most part this offseason. Other than agreeing to a max extension with All-Star LaMelo Ball and bringing back Miles Bridges, after he sat out the entirety of the 2022-23 season due to domestic violence charges, the Hornets have not made many moves in NBA free agency. […]

The FIBA World Cup is back this summer and many stars from the NBA are preparing to represent their country on the world’s stage. There are a handful of top talents who elect not to play in such international events due to concerns of injury, but these thoughts have not stopped Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka […]

It truly is shaping up to be a big season for the Dallas Mavericks in 2023-24, as the team seeks to bounce back from their terrible 38-44 season. And indeed, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving appear to have the reinforcements they will need to lift the Mavs back into playoff contention, given their eventful offseason. […]

Regardless of all of Kyrie Irving’s misdoings or controversies, no one can deny the Dallas Mavericks star’s wizardry with the basketball. His elite ball-handling skills are well-documented, but his unique and highly effective finishing skills at the rim deserve a little more shine. Especially in light of what his former teammate Iman Shumpert just revealed. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is about to get inducted into the Hall of Fame on September 12. When Dirk Nowitzki spoke on his upcoming induction, the Mavs legend got pretty emotional, reports The Dallas Morning News’ Brad Townsend. “I’m going to be nervous, but I’m also going to try to enjoy the stage, looking […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook have been two of the best players at their position in the NBA for the last decade. They both have accomplished so much in this league and will certainly be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, when […]

Luka Doncic went viral on Wednesday for a filthy stare down bucket for Slovenia against Greece in a friendly. Kyrie Irving took to Instagram in response, hyping up Luka Doncic and giving Mavs fans something to look forward to in advance. "Stare down type crazy Luka Doncic lol I love the energy." Kyrie Irving was […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving raised eyebrows during the NBA Trade Deadline. A lot of fans were unsure of the production that Uncle Drew would bring to the squad. Moreover, his fit with Luka Doncic was also an issue as they are both ball-heavy guards that operate a lot in isolation plays. The […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been focusing on his strength and conditioning this offseason, and by the looks of it, his work is paying off. In an exhibition game as part of their preparation for the FIBA World Cup, Doncic and the Slovenian national team played Greece on Wednesday. While it’s a friendly, the […]

After spending the first four years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, Grant Williams is now a member of the Dallas Mavs franchise. The Mavericks and Williams agreed to a four-year, $54 deal as part of a sign-and-trade with the Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs. Williams has only been a member of […]

Luka Doncic’s former coach, Rick Carlisle — who coaches the Indiana Pacers now — predicted the Dallas Mavericks guard will win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award this season. Via Sports Illustrated: “I’m sure he’s doing all the right things for him,” Carlisle said. “He’s been on the cusp of being the best player in […]

While he may be outspoken at times and not afraid to share his opinions on social media, Kyrie Irving has proven to be one of the best guards of his generation. An eight-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA performer, the current Dallas Mavericks star has played with a ton of superstars through the years, including LeBron […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been trying to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. this offseason as they look to bolster other areas of the team. However, even if they fail to move him, it won’t be a bad result for the Luka Doncic-led roster. Hardaway Jr. has actually been a productive member of the Mavs and a […]

As the NBA world enters the month of August, not much action is set to happen in terms of roster adjustments. Many teams have filled out who will be on their roster and are not looking to make any moves with the free agents that remain unsigned, which is not necessarily the best news for […]

Clint Capela is still hearing his name in trade rumors, with some linking him to the Dallas Mavericks. Nothing has solidly formed on that front, but soccer fan Luka Doncic can still appreciate the Atlanta Hawks big man’s fandom of the said sport. Here’s Capela showing off his skills on the pitch. Clint Capela spending […]

Former Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jaylen Nowell is one of the better free agents still available on the market, and although the Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old, that no longer seems to be the case. “I know there were some recent reports that Jaylen Nowell from Minnesota is a potential target. […]

Luka Doncic is fully focused on the team he is playing for right now, and that is the Slovenia national team not the Dallas Mavericks. The FIBA World Cup tips-off in less than a month in the Philippines, so his attention is with his country. He did briefly share his insights on the Mavs’ busy […]