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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks snapped their postseason slump with a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Dallas had been 0-3 in the preseason before their 109-84 win on Thursday night. Although wins and losses do not matter in the preseason, it surely still felt good to earn a victory with the regular […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has been dealing with a calf injury during the NBA preseason. As a result, he has yet to play in any preseason games. With the Dallas Mavericks final preseason contest scheduled for Thursday night, will Doncic play? The injury is not considered to be serious. Still, the Mavs are obviously proceeding […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 0-3 in the NBA preseason after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers 110-96 on Monday. Klay Thompson struggled in the game, as he failed to score a point and went 0-9 from the field and 0-6 on his three-point attempts. Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine recently shared an insightful take […]

The Dallas Mavericks brought Klay Thompson in via free agency with the specific goal of putting him alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Thompson is no longer the player he once was during his heyday, but he still remains one of the most high-volume three-point marksmen in the entire association. Thus, replacing Derrick Jones Jr. […]

Throughout NBA history, the NBA annually awards the best players of their position to make one of three All-NBA Teams. The All-NBA First Team features the cream of the crop. However, there have been some elite players who’ve never received this honor. Here’s a look at the 10 most surprising stars that haven’t made an […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held practice on Friday and head coach Jason Kidd provided two important injury updates after the practice. Klay Thompson is dealing with back tightness, while PJ Washington is battling hip tightness. “He did the walk-through, did some stuff on the floor,” Kidd said of Thompson. “Then he got his treatment, […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is a four-time champion. He understands what it takes to win championships and he revealed the secret following the Dallas Mavericks’ 107-102 preseason defeat against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. “I’ve been lucky enough to be with championship teams,” Thompson said. “I realize probably more than anyone that it takes […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-102 by the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in their second preseason game. Kyrie Irving made his preseason debut and played well, though. Irving finished the game with 12 points, four rebounds and one assist. He went 6-11 from the field as well, and Mavs head coach Jason […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson made his Dallas Mavericks preseason debut on Thursday night. Thompson’s first point came via a free-throw while he connected on a three-pointer for his first made basket. He only played in the first half as the Mavs ease him back into action, as Thomas finished the game with 10 points on […]

After reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011, the Dallas Mavericks major offseason acquisition was All-Star guard Klay Thompson. While Klay Thompson sat out the Mavericks first preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies, he made his first appearance in Dallas jersey against the Utah Jazz in their second preseason game. Thompson got […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving are making their 2024-25 preseason debuts, but Luka Doncic remains out with a calf injury. So will Doncic play during the preseason? “Luka is feeling great,” Kidd told reporters before Thursday’s game.  “We will see (if he […]

Jonathan Kuminga couldn’t quite believe it. The 22-year-old was left slack-jawed and speechless Wednesday night upon learning the Golden State Warriors would’ve set a franchise record for made threes in their 122-112 win over the Sacramento Kings if the game had been played during the regular season. Kuminga’s response to finding out that the 28 […]

Klay Thompson joining the Dallas Mavericks was among the most notable storylines of the NBA offseason. So when will Thompson make his Mavericks debut? Thompson’s official regular season debut is expected to be in the Mavs’ first game of the 2024-25 campaign at home against the San Antonio Spurs. However, Mavericks fans will get their […]

For the first time since the 2010-2011, the Golden State Warriors are without Klay Thompson, who joined the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason. Time had run out for Thompson in the Bay, as his struggles in the playoffs since 2023 became too much for the team to handle, and he needed to revitalize his career. […]

Stephen Curry recently opened up about his viral reunion with longtime friend and former teammate Klay Thompson during a WNBA game in New York, calling the moment “perfect” and a memorable way to reconnect, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. The Golden State Warriors star found himself courtside at Barclays Center in early September, attending a highly […]

With the Golden State Warriors signing and trading Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, Steve Kerr wasted no time when the Warriors immediately brought in Buddy Hield. While Hield won’t fill the void left by Thompson, Kerr has no concerns about how he’ll use the former Philadelphia 76ers guard. “One of the reasons we are […]

Players move on from organizations that they have spent a majority of their career with all the time. Dwyane Wade left the Miami Heat after 13 seasons before ultimately returning, and LeBron James has played for three different teams over his Hall of Fame career. Klay Thompson’s decision to leave the Golden State Warriors was […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors via a sign-and-trade this past offseason. The move was heartbreaking for Warriors fans, as Thompson played a pivotal role in four championship victories. Additionally, Thompson’s departure had a significant impact on Warriors players. Draymond Green recently revealed the exact moment in which he realized […]

The All-NBA Team features the best basketball players in the league for the particular season. Throughout the years, several legends have been bestowed the award. However, there have been some big names that have been kept off the list. For this piece, let’s take a look at the 10 biggest All-NBA Team snubs of all […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ preseason opener is on Monday night. Four of the Mavs’ five starters are not playing in the game, however, with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and PJ Washington being ruled out. Thompson and Irving are healthy and just resting, while Doncic is battling a calf injury and Washington is […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving are among the Dallas Mavericks who will not play in the team’s preseason opener on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Thompson and Irving are out for “rest,” as teams are often cautious about stars’ playing time in the preseason. However, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said that […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Memphis Grizzlies in their preseason opener on Monday night. However, Dallas will be without a number of impactful players. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are among the players who will not see any action on Monday evening. PJ Washington, Dante Exum, Maxi Kleber, Brandon Williams […]

DALLAS — “We want Klay, We want Klay” was the chant heard during the Dallas Mavericks’ Fan Jam scrimmage on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. Klay Thompson was among the stars, such as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who did not play in the scrimmage. Mavs fans made it clear that they are excited […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently joined NBA insider Marc Stein for an interview. A number of topics were discussed, including the Mavs’ roster construction around Luka Doncic. Kidd believes the Mavericks’ 2024-25 team is the deepest that Doncic has been apart of, via DLLS Mavs. “This is the deepest team that he’s (Doncic) […]

LAS VEGAS — Quentin Grimes is already making an impact on his new team. Grimes, who was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason, has received praise from his teammates and head coach Jason Kidd. He understands that he can play a big role for the team, something he realized while watching the Mavs […]

Klay Thompson appears to be in a much better state of mind now that he’s with the Dallas Mavericks. To say that his two final seasons with the Golden State Warriors was difficult is an understatement. It became very clear that a divorce was necessary for the betterment of both Thompson and the Warriors, and […]

Much has been said and written about the decline of Klay Thompson. It might be evident that Thompson is no longer the player he once was back in his heyday with the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean that he can no longer contribute on the court. The Dallas Mavericks showed faith in Thompson’s […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks had their first day of training camp for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson was the talk of the first day as he had his first training camp practice with the team. Thompson said he isn’t worried about the challenges of making the adjustment to […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their first day of NBA training camp on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson, who the Mavs acquired via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors during the offseason, spoke to reporters after the first practice. Thompson addressed a number of topics, including the adjustment of joining a […]

This offseason has brought a seismic change for the Golden State Warriors. Klay Thompson’s decision to leave the team and sign with the Dallas Mavericks officially marks the end of an era, with the Dubs having won four championships with Thompson playing a starring role during the team’s dynastic run. It will be such a […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving provided an injury update on his hand during the team’s Media Day on Monday. Irving suffered a broken hand during the offseason, but he explained how the injury ended up being a blessing in disguise. Kyrie Irving addresses his injury. He refers to the injury as “needed” since […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their Media Day on Monday. One of the most discussed topics was the Mavs’ offseason addition of Klay Thompson. Luka Doncic revealed his initial reaction to Thompson joining the Mavs. Luka Doncic’s initial reaction to the Mavericks’ Klay Thompson addition. pic.twitter.com/J6x2Ei3WWX — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) September 30, 2024 “Unbelievable,” […]

One of the most iconic partnerships in the NBA was broken up this offseason when Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors, breaking up the “Splash Brothers” duo in the process. Thompson found a new home with the Dallas Mavericks, and he showed off his new digs at media day on Monday. Klay Thompson in […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson via a sign-and-trade from the Golden State Warriors during the offseason. Thompson, one of the greatest three-point shooters of all-time, projects to be a terrific fit with the Mavs. Yet, there are some skeptics as Thompson endured a down year by his standards in 2023-24. Thompson still shot the […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the rest of the NBA are now undergoing training camp. Usually, this is the time when each team would work on new lineups and rotations before the season commences. Looking at the Mavericks’ starting roster, due to the arrival of Klay Thompson, he could replace Derrick Jones Jr. given he’s no […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day is scheduled for Monday, September 30. The Mavs will then head to Las Vegas for NBA training camp, which will begin on Tuesday, October 1. On Friday, the Mavs announced their training camp roster. The Mavericks are returning 13 players from last season.#OneforDallas pic.twitter.com/o6dVjXspum — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) September 27, […]

Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks over the summer, ending the Golden State Warriors’ ‘Splash Brothers’ era alongside Warriors superstar Stephen Curry that had a 13-year run. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr called the signing a “great move” for Thompson, while others wonder how much the […]

Klay Thompson, one of the NBA’s greatest sharpshooters, made waves in the offseason by swapping his Golden State Warriors jersey for a Dallas Mavericks uniform, shaking up the league. After 13 seasons anchoring the Warriors’ dynasty, 34-year-old Klay Thompson entered free agency. This led to a complicated six-team sign-and-trade deal featuring the Mavericks, 76ers, Hornets, […]

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors are going their separate ways. It’s going to be weird to see Thompson in a white, blue and black no. 31 jersey. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will be playing without the third member of their Big Three as they try to steer the Dubs back into title […]