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The Dallas Mavericks opened their preseason slate of action in Abu Dhabi against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 111-99 loss, but they will have one more opportunity to pick up a win overseas before returning to the United States. However, they may have to do so without Kyrie Irving, who is dealing with a groin […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was asked by a reporter to make his NBA GOAT (greatest of all-time) selection during a recent press conference. Without wasting too much time, Doncic selected Michael Jordan over LeBron James, via ClutchPoints. “I mean, it’s MJ,” Doncic said. NBA GOAT debate The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James NBA GOAT […]

One of the newest additions to the Dallas Mavericks, Grant Williams, made his preseason debut with the team on Thursday. The Mavs traveled to Abu Dhabi to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition. Williams will start alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to provide some much-needed physicality. In his three months in Dallas, Williams […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason was not splashy, but still active. Re-signing Kyrie Irving was a necessity and they accomplished that. But the Mavs also made some nice moves on the margins. Acquiring Grant Williams in a sign-and-trade was a great move to bolster their paltry defense from a year ago. They brought back Seth Curry […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off the 2023-24 slate of NBA preseason action on Thursday afternoon with their first contest in Abu Dhabi. While it is still a preseason outing, the top players from each team did see the court for some time during this one, and for the Mavs, it sounds like […]

It seems Kyrie Irving has found a home with the Dallas Mavericks. Irving chimed in on his tenure with the Mavs during their current road trip in the Middle East. The Mavs will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in two exhibition games in Abu Dhabi, UAE this week. Irving has felt at home in Dallas […]

The Boston Celtics’ success banks a lot on their team chemistry. They mesh well with each other, hang out, and have their own inside jokes that fans get to enjoy every once in a while. But, the team had to endure a lot of departures this offseason because of the moves Brad Stevens made to […]

The NBA season is just around the corner! With the off-season almost in the rearview mirror, the Dallas Mavericks will be looking forward to receiving a brand-new slate after a disappointing season a year ago. Below till be the Mavericks over/under win total prediction. Coming into the 2022-2023, expectations in and around Dallas were rather […]

As training camp opens up for the 30 NBA teams, franchises are putting the finishing touches on their rosters. The Houston Rockets, owners of the worst winning percentage in the NBA over the last three seasons, plan to sign veteran sharpshooter Reggie Bullock, according to Shams Charania. Bullock was bought out by the San Antonio […]

Sneaker deals and signature shoes are a huge deal for an NBA player’s career. They often signify the separation from being an average rotation player to a star in the eyes of the masses. It’s simple supply and demand, really. But, all of those dreams could fall through because of controversial opinions and unfortunate mishaps. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are desperate to correct last season’s pitfalls and re-establish themselves as a formidable power in the Western Conference. But that doesn’t mean that Kyrie Irving is not also finding time to let loose on the basketball court. The Mavs star revealed his new celebration for when he breaks an opposing player’s ankles. […]

Tyson Chandler was an integral part of the Dallas Mavericks’ title run in 2011. His style of dominating the paint and grabbing boards stood out to every NBA who watched LeBron James’ Miami Heat crumble before their very eyes. One of those few spectators was Tim Hardaway Jr. and he posits that a similar dominant […]

Puka Nacua has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Rams. Most claimed that his early performances had been a fluke but he is still fairly consistent even after their Week 4 triumph against the Indianapolis Colts. Derion Kendrick even disclosed that all this attention and achievements got the young weapon a nickname that was […]

The Dallas Mavs are hoping for a better season in 2023-2024 and Luka Doncic will have to be the straw that stirs the drink. The Mavs’ star forward is one of the most talented offensive players in the game but questions abound about his defense and conditioning. Doncic’s handles left even Kyrie Irving in awe […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in full swing, with preseason games in Abu Dhabi scheduled for Oct. 5 and 7. Luka Doncic especially looks to already be in top form. While fans are all too familiar with his elite ability to attack the basket, the Slovenian superstar flashed some superb ball-handling skills that astounded even Mavs’ […]

There’s plenty of reasons why the Dallas Mavericks signed Kyrie Irving. The first, and most obvious reason is the star’s offensive capabilities. Kyrie’s ability to score and create for himself and his teammates is extremely valuable. With a lack of firepower behind Luka Doncic, the former NBA champion definitely helps the team out on that […]

Jason Kidd is the current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, but during his playing days he was one of the best point guards in the league. After retirement, he was recognized as one of the greatest players to ever play the game being named to NBA’s top 75 team and being inducted in to […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has no remorse on the basketball court. That even includes any teammate or coach for that matter who goes up against him in practice. On Friday, Mavs assistant Darrell Armstrong took it upon himself to guard Luka. Boy, did that go terribly wrong. The Slovenian quickly broke Armstrong’s ankles and […]

The Dallas Mavericks biggest goal of the offseason was re-signing Kyrie Irving which they managed to do. They locked up Irving on a three-year contract worth $120 million as they hope to build a championship contender around him and Luka Doncic. That’s not a bad duo to have, but the question has always been what […]

The Dallas Mavericks targeted defense this offseason by acquiring Grant Williams, Derick Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. But they also fortified the offense around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving (who they re-signed) by bringing back Seth Curry on a two-year deal. Curry is entering his third stint with the Mavs, previously playing for them in […]

Several teams have expressed interest in acquiring Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers following the Damian Lillard blockbuster that sent the seven-time All-Star to the Milwaukee Bucks. One team that emerged as a potential suitor is the Dallas Mavericks. There were several players who moved addresses during Wednesday’s blockbuster deal that finally ended the […]

The Dallas Mavericks 2023-24 NBA season is almost here. As the Mavs enter training camp ahead of the new campaign, the team has a lot of questions to answer if it hopes to atone for last season’s playoff-missing debacle. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving again taking the court together soon, here are the three […]

On Thursday, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Taylor Swift should break up with Travis Kelce and date a player on the Mavs. Kelce, who’s been romantically linked to Swift, provided the perfect solution for Cuban. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond. @mcuban Just sign me to […]

Dallas Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have high expectations for the 2023-24 season after missing the postseason last year. Doncic believes the Mavs will perform “way better” with Irving set to begin the season in Dallas, rather than joining the team mid-season via trade which was the case in 2022-23. Irving is also […]

Everyone is sharing their thoughts on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Swift broke the internet by attending the Kansas City Chiefs Week 3 game with the Kelce family and she watched Travis help KC earn a victory over the Chicago Bears. Mark Cuban is the latest person to weigh in on the Swift-Kelce relationship. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to bounce back following a forgettable 2023-24 season. When Dallas acquired Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets prior to the trade deadline, they had aspirations of making a deep playoff run. Instead, the Mavs failed to even reach the playoffs. Luka Doncic believes his chemistry with Irving will improve this […]

Dallas Mavericks legend and 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Dirk Nowitzki was simply an unstoppable offensive force during his time. Nowitzki’s prime spanned over a decade, with the Mavs star rounding out his game from its pick-and-pop centricity to being one of the best post-up big men the league has ever seen […]

Kyrie Irving is hoping to lead the Mavs to an NBA championship this season with Luka Doncic and company backing him up. Irving is perhaps best known for his game winning shot in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. What most fans don’t realize is […]

Long-time Dallas Mavericks athletics trainer Casey Smith will have reduced interaction with Luka Doncic and his teammates this season. Mavericks GM Nico Harrison informed Smith he will have a broader role in the 2023-24 NBA campaign, per The Athletic’s Tim Cato. Casey Smith’s expanded role with the Mavericks franchise means Doncic won’t see him in […]

The Dallas Mavericks need to keep the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving happy if they want to have a deep run at the NBA playoffs. It all starts by analyzing the fit of the players in the current roster. The Mavs have a lot of needs to patch up before thinking about making […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd will have his work cut out for him heading into the 2023-24 NBA season. Kidd currently has the unenviable task of turning a Mavs team that missed the Play-in altogether a year ago into one that can compete for an NBA championship, all with a roster that really hasn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of numerous teams linked to Buddy Hield after his contract extension talks stalled, but there is plenty of water still to go under the bridge before it becomes a realistic possibility for the Pacers sharpshooter to make his way to Texas. Per Marc Stein, there is “no traction” in discussions […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams has one thing to clarify about his infamous beef with Jayson Tatum’s son, Deuce. As he told Emily Austin of The Hoops Chat, such beef never existed. Or if it does, Williams is pretty sure it’s only one-sided. He has nothing but love for Deuce, and obviously, their hilarious interactions […]

While things didn’t end well for Ime Udoka with the Boston Celtics, Grant Williams has nothing but respect and admiration for his former coach. The new Dallas Mavericks forward admitted as much in his recent talk with Emily Austin of The Hoop Chat. In the interview, Austin asked Williams about his previous comments on Udoka […]

As the NBA continues raking in revenue, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is on the verge of a truly historic and mind-boggling payday. Don’t worry, Mavs fans. Barring a trade request, Doncic isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Slovenian sensation is only about to begin the second season of the five-year, $215 million designated rookie […]

It’s long been rumored that Deandre Ayton is discontent in a Phoenix Suns uniform, which is what he has worn since he was drafted by the team in 2018. Now, it appears that a change of scenery for Ayton was at least considered by Phoenix during this past summer. “…The Dallas Mavericks made an underwhelming […]

A fairly surprising trade news was dropped by Shams Charania of The Athletic on Wednesday. No, it wasn’t anything regarding Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. But, it did involve one of the best shooters in the NBA. He reported that Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers could not come to an agreement regarding […]

Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers are reportedly exploring trade destinations for the shooting guard after both sides failed to agree on a contract extension, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. While the Pacers did have an offer on the table for Hield, it reportedly did not make the 30-year-old “feel desired.” Hield is […]

The Dallas Mavericks are ecstatic with Luka Doncic’s career thus far, especially in regards to the buzz he creates around the team and the joy of watching him on the court. The Mavs have yet to win a title with Doncic as their lead player, but he has maintained plenty of admiration around the NBA. […]