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The acquisition of DeAndre Jordan has served as more than just a new starting center for the New York Knicks, but also as a veteran mentor to take young rookie Mitchell Robinson under his wing. Jordan, 30, knows the value in helping others grow, only paying it forward. “Anytime you can help another player out, […]

The New York Knicks are 0-3 since acquiring point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and center DeAndre Jordan from the Dallas Mavericks in the Kristaps Porzingis trade, but the team has been much more fun to watch since the two players came over from Dallas. Madison Square Garden is built for star players to put on […]

Don’t be surprised if the New York Knicks keep DeAndre Jordan as part of a much broader pitch to their No. 1 free-agent target, Kevin Durant. According to a new report from The Ringer, Jordan is one of Durant’s longtime friends, and perhaps he and Royal Ivey (a Knicks assistant coach who Durant has called his favorite […]

The blockbuster deal that the New York Knicks recently sealed appears to have served a double purpose. As for one, they now have the cap space enough for two max players. Second, DeAndre Jordan — one of the players the acquired from the trade — is seen as a key element in luring Kevin Durant […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is only hours away, with Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET cutoff point inching closer and closer before teams take their best shot at making some big-time acquisitions before the window closes for good until free agency in July 1. From buyers to sellers, the league will see plenty of player movement, whether […]

The New York Knicks may end up keeping veteran center DeAndre Jordan on the roster even though he’s on a large expiring contract. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, New York is making it seem like they aren’t going to buy out or trade Jordan this week. DJ, of course, is very close friends with […]

The New York Knicks are likely to flip a large part of their return for Kristaps Porzingis to minimize their costs this season and start stacking draft picks before the trade deadline. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, shooting guard Wes Matthews is more likely to be traded than teammate DeAndre Jordan […]

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan is now officially a member of the New York Knicks, with the former Dallas Mavericks big man making his Big Apple debut on Sunday afternoon against the Memphis Grizzlies. Traded from Dallas to New York late last week, Jordan has already become a candidate to be bought out by the Knicks, […]

While some believe that the New York Knicks will ultimately buy out big man DeAndre Jordan after acquiring him in a blockbuster deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, Knicks head coach David Fizdale is indicating Jordan will be in New York for the remainder of the season: David Fizdale said he talked […]

On Thursday, the New York Knicks dealt their injured star player Kristaps Porzingis in an 7-player package to the Dallas Mavericks. Among those headed to New York is veteran center DeAndre Jordan, who will reportedly be a regular part of head coach David Fizdale’s rotation. This bit of news, according to Mike Vorkunov of The […]

DeAndre Jordan and Wesley Matthews are likely to be bought out by the New York Knicks, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. DeAndre Jordan and Wesley Matthews are both on expiring contracts. Jordan is making $22,897,200 this season, while Matthews is making $18,622,513. I would circle DeAndre Jordan and Wes Matthews as two potential buyout players to […]

Jalen Rose went on television Monday and went after Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan. Jordan has been struggling on defense as of late, and Rose went all in on the center’s recent play. You can watch Rose’s rant below: The Dallas Mavericks this past season have proven themselves to be a legitimate threat. Even though they […]

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan was glad to have point guard Dennis Smith Jr. back in the starting lineup in a win over the L.A. Clippers, even making a reference to his 2015 botched free agency promise to boot. “I’m glad he’s back,” said Jordan, who had 13 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks against […]

Those familiar with the Dallas Mavericks might already have taken notice, but DeAndre Jordan’s overnight improvement of his free-throw shooting percentage is the byproduct of one small quirk: talking. Jordan had been a career-long 45 percent and under free-throw shooter, one of the biggest deterrents of having him on the floor when the chips are […]

Sources familiar with the Dallas Mavericks don’t believe the organization will offer center DeAndre Jordan a multi-year deal after his contract expires in the offseason, according to Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Getting a multi-year deal is something the Houston native and his agent are surely hoping for after signing a replica […]

ESPN TV analyst Mark Jackson believes the Los Angeles Clippers should retire the jerseys of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan one day. The subject came up when Mark Jackson was talking about how Clippers head coach Doc Rivers said he hopes Jordan’s jersey is retired. Jackson took it a step further and said […]

Los Angles Lakers sophomore guard Lonzo Ball gave viewers of the Dallas Mavericks-Lakers matchup some early fireworks with a thunderous dunk. Zo with a one-handed throwdown!#LakeShow (📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/ents9Ajeoa — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 8, 2019 The Mavericks rim protector DeAndre Jordan wanted no part of the highlight, stepping away at the last moment […]

The way the LA Clippers handled the situation with Blake Griffin from the summer of 2017 through the early months of the 2017-18 NBA campaign was puzzling, to say the least. That offseason, the Clippers had signed Blake Griffin to a massive five-year, $173 million extension, a deal that many saw as an overpay. However, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans attempted to defend Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan, well, the way he should be defended on Wednesday night. The problem is, not everything seemed to be in order: Bold strategy giving DeAndre Jordan a WIDE OPEN lane 🤷‍♂️ (via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/OM3stHCUTL — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 27, 2018 They may as well […]

LOS ANGELES – Doc Rivers and the L.A. Clippers welcomed DeAndre Jordan back inside the halls of Staples Center on Thursday night, and Rivers didn’t hide his pre-game feelings regarding his former All-Star center. “First time here and you know, for him, I hope he gets a grand applause, I mean I think when you […]

LOS ANGELES – On Thursday night, the L.A. Clippers welcome back their longest-tenured player in franchise history, DeAndre Jordan. Jordan, who is now with the Dallas Mavericks, spent 10 seasons with the Clippers from 2008 to 2018. Before his final three seasons with the Clippers were locked into a contract, however, one of the most […]

Friday night was a bit of a homecoming for Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan. He spared no chance to have some fun with Los Angeles Clippers power forward Montrezl Harrell. Jordan was noticeably comfortable in his return to the Staples Center. Cameras even caught the moment where he jokingly attempted to pull Harrell’s bandana,via ClutchPoints’ […]

The LA Clippers showed a tribute video for DeAndre Jordan of the Dallas Mavericks. Our own Tomer Azarly was on hand and posted the tribute video below as well as Jordan’s reaction to the standing ovation. #Clippers’ tribute video for DeAndre Jordan (@DeAndre). #Mavs pic.twitter.com/4bJoubhJTT — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 21, 2018 Jordan came back […]

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks and DeAndre Jordan of the Dallas Mavericks disagreed in unison after a double-technical was handed to them right after their friendly shoving duel in a Mavs home game. Check out the clip posted by Nick Angstadt of Mavs Moneyball: DeAndre Jordan and Trae Young get T'd up and apparently both […]

The L.A Clippers and Dallas Mavericks faced off on Sunday night in a game that had plenty of drama. On a night that had an ejection and a tooth knocked out, Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell provided one of the many highlights after throwing down a poster slam and staring DeAndre Jordan down. Montrezl Harrell […]

Dallas Mavericks star DeAndre Jordan return to LA to play the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Mavs’ center wouldn’t (and couldn’t) stay at his house in Malibu. DeAndre Jordan is no stranger to the Los Angeles area, having spent 10 seasons with the LA Clippers. In fact, he still owns a home in Malibu. However, […]

After falling down 7-0 to the Houston Rockets early in the first quarter, Mavs big man DeAndre Jordan wanted a quick word with the official after head coach Rick Carlisle called a timeout to stop the bleeding. Even if that meant screening out his former teammate Chris Paul. Paul likely remembers what it’s like to […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has yet to play in a game this season, but he’s still having fun with his teammates, particularly Mavs center DeAndre Jordan. Jordan is one of the few surprises we have in the league right now. The high-flyer, who has always been a putrid free-throw shooter, is shooting a career-high 78.1 […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says an ESPN report claiming Mavs center DeAndre Jordan has rubbed teammates the wrong way with what they perceive as selfish play is “low rent clickbait terrorism.” A few weeks ago, DeAndre Jordan essentially stole a rebound from rookie teammate Luka Doncic, which caused quite the stir. The Mavs addressed the situation internally. Rick […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says an ESPN report claiming Mavs center DeAndre Jordan has rubbed teammates the wrong way with what they perceive as selfish play is “ridiculous.” Last weekend, DeAndre Jordan essentially stole a rebound from rookie teammate Luka Doncic, which caused quite the stir. Mark Cuban, however, says everyone in the organization loves Jordan for […]

Mavs big man DeAndre Jordan is not up for talking about the alleged rift that has been created between he and his teammates through the early stages of this season. In fact, the former Texas A&M standout recently walked away from a reporter who wanted to ask a question about the supposed tension. TIt seems […]

Reports have surfaced about the Dallas Mavericks’ displeasure with center DeAndre Jordan’s ‘selfishness’ thus far. However, point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has quickly downplayed any notion of tension in the locker room. It is no secret that the Mavericks have gotten off to a slow start to the 2017-18 NBA season. Regardless, Smith took to […]

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan has rubbed teammates the wrong way with what they perceive as selfish play, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Last weekend, DeAndre Jordan essentially stole a rebound from rookie teammate Luka Doncic, which caused quite the stir. After a New York Knicks player missed a shot, Doncic was in position to secure […]

DeAndre Jordan is the proud owner of a massive contract this season and the Dallas Mavericks were hoping that the All-Star center would bring his intensity with him from the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, Jordan failed to show up ready to play against the Utah Jazz Wednesday and the big man’s off night was a […]

Over the weekend, Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan essentially stole a rebound from rookie teammate Luka Doncic, which caused quite the stir. After a New Yorks Knicks player missed a shot, Doncic was in position to secure the defensive rebound. Jordan then came out of nowhere and used his long arms to tip the ball […]

Luka Doncic is turning heads early in the season and DeAndre Jordan doesn’t consider the Dallas Mavericks rookie to be like your typical rookie. He believes the Slovenian swingman is far more advanced than most rookies that enter the league. “He’s not a really rookie,” teammate DeAndre Jordan said to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles […]

DeAndre Jordan is finally a member of the Dallas Mavericks after spurning them in 2015, and he’s already in the Mavs’ record books. The 30-year-old Texas native is the first Mavs player in franchise history to register a double-double in each of his first five games of the season, according to Dwain Price of the […]

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan is one of the best centers and dunkers in the game, and Atlanta Hawks big man Alex Len found that out the hard way Wednesday night. The Mavs were in Atlanta Wednesday to take on the Hawks, and DeAndre Jordan posterized Alex Len in the third quarter. OH HELLO DEANDRE […]

The Dallas Mavericks got their long-desired big man DeAndre Jordan three years after the free-agent fiasco held him in Los Angeles for longer than they wanted. Yet the return the Mavs have gotten from Jordan this far into the young season was everything they hoped they would get upon signing him to a one-year deal. […]