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Mark Cuban’s wish has come true. The Dallas Mavericks will still not use their special NBA In-Season Tournament court when they host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. According to CBS Sports, there remains a manufacturing issue with the Mavs’ In-Season Tournament court which obviously compromises the players’ safety. The NBA has introduced special courts […]

Although improving their defense is constantly mentioned as the Dallas Mavericks’ top objective this season, the No. 1 concern is obviously preserving the health of Luka Doncic. Success is unattainable without the franchise cornerstone leading the way. His thumb injury forces the Mavs to be mindful going forward. But no extreme action is needed for […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, evening their head-to-head series at 1-1. Irving, who was teammates with Harden on the Brooklyn Nets a few years ago, was the second of the three superstars to request a trade out of Brooklyn. That deal landed him […]

Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Luka Doncic, provided an update on his recent thumb injury sustained during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury occurred early in the contest when Doncic saw his thumb hit a defender’s knee while driving to the basket. Despite leaving the game temporarily for assessment, the Mavs superstar returned […]

Russell Westbrook just hit Luka Doncic with a double-whammy during Saturday’s showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks. Midway through the fourth quarter–with the Clippers up 98-81–Westbrook attacked the rim with authority and tested Doncic’s defense. The Mavs star didn’t pose any threat at all, simply allowing Russ to get to the rim. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic appeared to hurt his hand early in their Saturday contest with the Los Angeles Clippers, sparking concerns about a potentially significant injury. After stealing the ball from James Harden less than a minute into the game, Doncic was seen grabbing his left hand while seemingly in pain. He just looked […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II candidly shared his experience after a scary fall during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He shed light on the severity of the injury and its impact on his well-being. Lively, who spoke with Brad Townsend of Dallas Morning News, revealed that he now feels much better after […]

We’re back with our final prediction and pick for this action-packed Saturday of games around the NBA. We head out West for this nightcap as we’ll see the Dallas Mavericks (10-5) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (6-8) with a near-even betting line. Check out our NBA odds series for our Mavericks-Clippers prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks are […]

The Dallas Mavericks (10-5) have not fixed all their problems over night, but they are definitely a more balanced squad than the one who fell apart in the second half of last season. Rookie Dereck Lively II is a big reason why, as he is quickly becoming the defensive anchor for the Mavs. So you […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game winning streak on Wednesday night, beating them 104-101 at Crypto.com Arena. Considering the Mavs did blow a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, a reporter decided to ask head coach Jason Kidd if he was upset about this latest victory. But, Kidd stood firm and made […]

The Dallas Mavericks held a convincing lead for most of Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. LA battled back in the fourth quarter though, making it an extremely competitive affair. Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Mavs were able to escape in the end with a 104-101 victory on the road. Irving and Doncic […]

Though the Dallas Mavericks have cooled off a bit following a scorching 8-2 start to the regular season, they have a lot to be excited about this 2023-24 NBA season. The roster that GM Nico Harrison constructed during the offseason fits better with Luka Doncic and their strong start reflects that. Nonetheless, the Mavericks could […]

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday night, losing 104-101 despite coming back from a 20-point deficit to make things interesting. While LeBron James is undoubtedly the reason this team is 9-7 at the moment, he made a brutal mistake in the dying seconds of the fourth […]

Outside of his rookie season, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been an All-Star every year he has been in the NBA. As he continues to leave his mark on the league, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes Doncic is capable of reaching major heights. Dallas faced Los Angeles on Wednesday, with the […]

The Dallas Mavericks were able to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong comeback charge on Wednesday night, hanging on for the victory after taking a 20-point lead heading into the fourth quarter thanks to some heroics from Kyrie Irving and some crunch-time gaffes from LeBron James. This saved the Mavs from a world of […]

Coming back from a three-to-one deficit in the NBA Finals surely forms strong bonds between Cleveland Cavaliers teammates. The mental fortitude that a collective has will last for years and they will always cherish it regardless of how much movement happens within the league. This is exactly what LeBron James and Kyrie Irving still have. […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have closed out the Los Angeles Lakers in the clutch but Jason Kidd still has one chip on his shoulder. It is not even a concern about Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, or any of the Mavs players. Rather, it involved LeBron James and his longevity. Kidd unveiled his feelings for […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks got the better of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night. The Mavs prevented a total meltdown, with Kyrie Irving burying a dagger 3-pointer in the clutch and Dallas surviving a desperation shot from deep by James to come away with a 104-101 win in La La […]

The Dallas Mavericks were on a roll for the first three quarters of their Wednesday night contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, that didn’t come without its fair share of heart-in-your-mouth moments, with the Mavs’ prized rookie Dereck Lively II exiting the game prematurely after suffering a concerning back injury. With around seven minutes […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is always capable of feats of wizardry on the hardwood. And during the Mavs’ Wednesday night battle against the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic was once again deep in his bag, pulling out a must be seen to be believed nutmeg pass through the legs of LeBron James. With the Lakers’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were scheduled to take on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in a battle of nine-win teams on Wednesday night. The pre-Turkey Day setting figured to bring out the best in Doncic, LeBron James, and the rest of the Western Conference teams’ star players, on a night when the focus was […]

We’re back to bring you a prediction and pick for the final game of Wednesday’s full NBA slate as we head to the West Coast for this next matchup. The Dallas Mavericks (9-5) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (9-6) as both teams are riding opposite streaks at this point. Check out our NBA odds series for our […]

Dallas Mavericks wing Tim Hardaway Jr. is clearly making an early argument for the 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year award, as the Mavs reserve is currently leading the league in three-pointers and points off the bench. Hardaway is drawing inspiration to excel off the Mavs bench from a couple of the best sixth-men to […]

In March 2024, the Dallas Stars will unveil a statue in honor of franchise icon Mike Modano. Modano is the highest-scoring American-born player in NHL history. He won a Stanley Cup with the Stars in 1999 and played for the organization for 20 years. On Monday, the announcement of this honor drew a reaction from […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has given meaning to the early portion of the NBA schedule. Perhaps some teams do not necessarily care about competing in this tournament, but the new energy and atmosphere created by this tournament has given purpose to many of those in the middle of the pack. This has created a shakeup […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 129-113 Sunday night. It was the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, and the grueling schedule likely played a role in the loss. But the Mavs also dealt with issues in the game that have been problematic all season long. Luka Doncic addressed what went wrong […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is known for a lot of things, but definitely not for having a chiseled physique. Don’t tell that to Doncic and his teammates, though, as the team even came up with a hilarious skit called “Body by Luka,” which was first shown to fans inside the American Airlines Center during […]

A huge knock on the early 2020s Dallas Mavericks has always been their consistency on defense. They usually resort to letting Luka Doncic move the ball and score a bunch of their points. Kyrie Irving recently got into this action and just added more firepower on offense. Unfortunately, the Mavs still have not proven doubters […]

It’s safe to say Luka Doncic isn’t too happy about the Dallas Mavericks’ back-to-back schedule against the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings. The Mavs faced and lost to the Bucks on Saturday at Fiserv Forum, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. edging Dallas 43-27 in the fourth quarter to take the 132-125 win. Unfortunately for Doncic […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Dallas Mavericks at home on Saturday night, and ‘The Greek Freak’ Giannis Antetokounmpo took it upon himself to make sure the visitors don’t forget he’s one of the NBA’s burgeoning all-time greats. Prior to the game, Giannis’ injury struggles were revealed. Mavs boss Jason Kidd got real on the […]

Zach LaVine is emerging as a popular trade candidate early in the 2023-24 NBA season. LaVine is rumored to even be interested in being traded. The Dallas Mavericks have been mentioned as a possible suitor for LaVine in NBA trade rumors, although the chances of Dallas acquiring him remain unlikely. Should the Mavs try to […]

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, and Mavs coach Jason Kidd got brutally honest regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, according to Brad Townsend of Dallas Morning News: The Giannis-Dame challenge. pic.twitter.com/6jiCaENTE7 — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) November 18, 2023 Said Kidd, “Giannis, he’s capable of going the length of the floor […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are performing well so far in 2023-24. Dallas is set for a big game on Saturday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Luka and the Mavs can make a pivotal statement by defeating Milwaukee in the contest after struggling versus the Bucks last year. Doncic has been in the MVP […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in what should be an enticing matchup. However, it sounds like Milwaukee will be without their star small forward, Khris Middleton. As it turns out, Middleton has officially been ruled out and will not play in Saturday night’s contest, according to the NBA’s injury […]

We’re here to bring you yet another prediction and pick for today’s slate of action from the NBA. Our next matchup takes us to the East as we see a tilt between two cross-conference contenders. The Dallas Mavericks (9-3) will visit the Milwaukee Bucks (8-4) as both teams trend in the right direction. Check out our NBA odds series […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to pair Kyrie Irving with Luka Doncic wasn’t met with universal affirmation among basketball analysts in terms of fit on the hardwood. Both Doncic and Irving need the ball in their hands to flourish; but to start the 2023-24 season, the Mavs, justifiably, have shifted Irving into more of an off-ball […]

Will Kyrie Irving play Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks after missing the Dallas Mavericks’ most recent game against the Washington Wizards? Irving was on the court Friday taking shots during the Mavs’ practice. Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News referred to Irving being on the court as a “good sign” for his chances of playing […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards by a final score of 130-117 Wednesday. Tim Hardaway Jr. performed especially well, which was pivotal since Kyrie Irving missed the game due to an injury. The Mavs are playing an impressive brand of basketball so far in 2023-24, and Jason Kidd discussed Dallas’ keys to success following […]

The Dallas Mavericks improved their record to 9-3 following Wednesday’s victory over the Washington Wizards. Dallas needed players to step up around Luka Doncic with Kyrie Irving out and that is exactly what happened. Dereck Lively enjoyed a good game in the post while Tim Hardaway Jr. caught fire from beyond the arc. Hardaway dropped […]