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The Nets ruled out Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith Tuesday vs. the Phoenix Suns Tuesday due to a coach’s decision. Both players are expected to arrive in Brooklyn for physicals Tuesday after being acquired as part of the Kyrie Irving trade. The duo will likely debut Thursday vs. the Chicago Bulls. Ben Simmons will return […]

The Dallas Mavericks gave up quite a haul for Kyrie Irving. This came in the form of an array of future draft picks, Spencer Dinwiddie, and fan-favorite Dorian Finney-Smith. The departure of DFS as part of the blockbuster trade, in particular, seems to have struck a chord with Dallas supporters everywhere as they bid farewell […]

The Dallas Mavericks rocked the NBA world on Sunday, acquiring Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets in a stunning blockbuster trade that sends Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2029 first-round pick and multiple second-rounders to New York. The deal comes less than two days after the notoriously unreliable Irving demanded to be dealt by the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are a potential trade suitor for Kyrie Irving. Irving, who requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, would fit well next to Luka Doncic for Dallas. However, it is unclear if the Mavs would be willing to offer the Nets a generous enough trade package in return for the disgruntled star. […]

According to reports, the Dallas Mavericks are willing to trade anyone on their roster not named Luka Doncic in exchange for a star. Dorian Finney-Smith could end up being a sacrificial lamb for the Mavs as they look to get Luka the help he so desperately needs. Finney-Smith has been linked to a move away […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith is said to be being targeted by the Utah Jazz ahead of the NBA trade deadline, though, extricating him from the Mavs is going to be easier said than done due to his team’s high asking price in return for the 29-year-old wing (h/t Shams Charania of The Athletic). “The […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith has missed the last three Mavs games and it seems that he will be missing more. In an update from Dallas head coach Jason Kidd, it was revealed that Finney-Smith will be away from the action for two more weeks at the minimum, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Mavs F […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks lost starting forward Dorian Finney-Smith to an adductor injury on Monday, and the current outlook on him doesn’t seem good. DFS admitted as much when talking to reporters after their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Finney-Smith said he sustained the injury during their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on […]

Things just from bad to worse for the Dallas Mavericks on Monday as they faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic and the Mavs are already losing a number of key guys right now, and unfortunately for them, Dorian Finney-Smith appears to be the latest causality on what has become a growing injury list. […]

Even though the Dallas Mavericks made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals last season, no one is talking about them as a title contender in 2022-23. That will just fire up superstar Luka Doncic though, who made an appearance on NBA Today on Thursday. Speaking about the team’s potential, the Slovenian explained […]

The Dallas Mavericks made some noise this offseason, both positive and negative. While they did lose Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks, Luka Doncic and Co. managed to sign two bigs in JaVale McGee and Christian Wood, with the latter coming over to the Mavs in a trade with the Houston Rockets. There is […]

After tying the series against the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece, the Dallas Mavericks crashed as they absorbed a 110-80 beating in Game 5. A poor outing in the second half spelled the difference as the Mavs are now staring at a 3-2 series disadvantage heading to Game 6.   With their backs against […]

It has been an impressive postseason showing so far for the Dallas Mavericks. Their postseason hopes seemed to be in doubt following the calf injury to Luka Doncic to end the regular season. The Mavs managed to rally around their missing star and win two of the three games he was forced to miss. Doncic […]

Luka Doncic was ice-cold from three-point range in Game 4. But the Dallas Mavericks frontman didn’t need to be the one making them. While Doncic went a putrid 1-for-10 from beyond the arc, he did directly influence the hot shooting night of Mavs teammate Dorian Finney-Smith. The floor-spacing forward tallied eight triples, the most in […]

Donovan Mitchell is still putting up big numbers for the Utah Jazz in their first round playoffs series, but the Dallas Mavericks are making him work for every point. The Jazz star admitted as much after they lost Game 5 on Monday, which pushed them to trail the Mavs 3-2. Mitchell also gave the biggest […]

The Dallas Mavericks were handed a devastating blow on Monday as it was revealed superstar Luka Doncic is dealing with a calf strain that he suffered in the season finale on Sunday. While the MRI came back negative, there is currently no timetable for his return with the Mavs’ playoff series against the Utah Jazz […]

A happy Luka Doncic is the best Doncic. After all, the Dallas Mavericks superstar is a gift that keeps on giving whenever he is cheerful. Case in point: Saturday’s showdown against the Sacramento Kings saw the Mavs playmaker drop another meme-worthy moment, thanks to Dorian Finney-Smith’s epic scoring display. With Doncic in street clothes after […]

The Dallas Mavericks were part of a busy NBA trade deadline, as they dealt talented power forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards. Right after the trade, the Mavs made headlines when they announced a big contract extension for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who signed a $55.5 million extension with the franchise. Mavs star Luka Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks clearly believe their chances for on-court success this season and going forward don’t rely on Kristaps Porzingis. Almost immediately after shipping him to the Washington Wizards in one of the most shocking moves of a frenzied trade deadline, though, the Mavs clarified their additional justification for moving their former franchise pillar: financial […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a lot of success this season, as they are currently 30-23 and the Western Conference’s fifth seed. They most recently defeated the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 107-98 on Friday night. Although the Mavs have had a lot of success this season, there are still several areas where they […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, the Dallas Mavericks might be forced to break their pieces surrounding Luka Doncic by the February 10 trade deadline. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, there is growing belief around the league that the Mavs would move either Jalen Brunson or Dorian Finney-Smith by the deadline in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a rather peculiar spot this season. Yes, they are sitting at the fifth spot in the Western Conference right now. However, it’s clear that the team has plateaued in terms of where they can improve. They are miles behind the fourth-seeded Utah Jazz right now, both in terms of level […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to go as far as where Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis take them this season. That being said, the Mavs showed in their 113-103 win Saturday on the road against the LA Clippers to open up the playoffs that the team is more than just about the Euro Duo. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks got a massive victory on Saturday night as they caught up with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference playoff picture. It certainly wasn’t easy for the Mavs, as they banked on the heroics of Luka Doncic, who found an open Dorian Finney-Smith for a go-ahead, game-winning three to lift them […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian-Finney Smith had his best game of the season for the Mavs on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Apparently, DFS knew that he was going to have a big night even before the game, and this had a lot to do with two-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Rudy Gobert. According […]

Luka Doncic is pretty awesome in this basketball thing. Just ask Dallas Mavericks teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, who himself particularly enjoys playing with the Mavs superstar. According to Finney-Smith, one of Doncic’s most outstanding qualities is his court vision. This results in some pretty insane passes — some of which even his Mavs teammates don’t see […]

Dorian Finney-Smith of the Dallas Mavericks lifted off for the putback slam dunk over the San Antonio Spurs. Peep the clip below to see Finney-Smith jump off a trampoline. After the Luka Doncic miss, the Mavs forward beat the Spurs to the rebound and to make matters worse for the Gregg Popovich-led squad, he spiked […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins has had a resurgent year in 2019. But, that doesn’t make him poster-proof as Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith proved late in the third quarter on Wednesday. The Mavs forward cleaned up a missed triple by Seth Curry with a vicious putback dunk over two Wolves defenders including Wiggins. Dorian […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the big surprises this NBA season, amassing a record of 14-6 with wins against the likes of the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, and, most recently, the league-leading Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve accomplished this thanks in large part to the sensational play of their sophomore superstar Luka […]

Speed kills and when you pair that up with power, even the best of defenders won’t even stand a chance. Such was the case for Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith on Tuesday night, as he looked completely helpless against Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard. In the second quarter of their respective teams’ match at […]

Having to defend Dallas Mavericks’ point guard Luka Doncic in the half-court with a full allotment of defensive players is a tricky proposition in its own right. Having to defend Doncic on the fast break down a man? Nearly unfair, as the Slovenian sensation proved on this play during the first quarter of Wednesday’s contest […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle indicated on Tuesday that fourth-year forward Dorian Finney-Smith could play power forward and/or center this 2019-20 season. As Carlisle noted, Finney-Smith could move into the four or five spot when the Mavs use a smaller lineup, per Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News. “He’s shown he can guard […]

During a local youth camp in Dallas, Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith admitted he felt young playing alongside Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki: What did it feel like playing with Dirk?Dorian – “I felt young…he’s almost the same age as my mom. When @swish41 first got in the league, I was 5 years old.”😆 📺: @DallasMavs’ @doefinney_10 […]

Dorian Finney-Smith’s jumper is a swing factor for the Dallas Mavericks. If he’s able to build on the minor progress he made from beyond the arc last season, the Mavericks will have the 3-and-D wing needed to make life at least somewhat difficult on the likes of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George in […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith is determined to help his team end their playoff drought in the 2019-20 NBA season. Finney-Smith said that the Mavs are tired of having losing seasons. The Mavs ended up with a 33-49 record last season, which is only good for 14th place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks have […]

As the old adage says, hard work pays off. That’s actually been the career foundation of Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith. After going undrafted in 2016, the 24-year-old has become a part of the Mavs’ regular rotation. Finney-Smith has been the team’s designated defensive stopper, and now, he is going to be an integral part […]

Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The versatile forward is one of the key pieces the organization intended to keep, having now retained others like Maxi Kleber, J.J. Barea and Dwight Powell while also bringing back […]

The Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. As a result, both players will now be listed as restricted free agents: Sources: Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith to make them restricted free agents. Dallas views Kleber and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have long been eliminated from playoff contention, and with just two more games remaining in the regular season, perhaps the entire organization and its fan base are already looking ahead to a very promising 2019-20 campaign. This is not the case for third-year forward Dorian Finney-Smith, whose last two games could determine […]