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Franchise players play an instrumental role in potentially leading organizations to NBA championships. Given that they’re the best player in the team, it makes sense for franchises to build their roster around them. But while having a great franchise player is important to have, it isn’t the sole requisite to winning a NBA championship. In […]

Was Kyrie Irving always destined to end up with the Dallas Mavericks? During a recent appearance on The Knicks Film School Podcast, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said that if Jalen Brunson had re-signed with the Mavs following the 2021-22 season, he may have been involved in a trade to the Brooklyn Nets for Irving, via […]

More often than not, gestures are physically harmless. However, sometimes they also have the potential to send the wrong message. Given that the NBA is supposed to be family-oriented, the league is quite strict in terms of a player’s behavior on the court. With the league expecting players to exhibit their best behavior to promote […]

While it’s usually good between teammates in the NBA, the dynamic changes when NBA players represent their respective countries. With the NBA going more and more global, it isn’t surprising to see NBA teammates clash against one another at the world stage. Let’s take a look at 10 best NBA teammate clashes in Olympic history. […]

The Philippines is a basketball nation through and through, and they have creative ways to express their love and support for some of the NBA’s most popular players. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was the latest to receive the deity treatment from Filipino fans, with artist Maya Carandang creating a beautiful mural of Irving on […]

There’s no question that Team USA has the deepest pool of NBA players when it comes to basketball. As a result, in every FIBA tournament, Team USA is always dubbed as the heavy favorite to win it all. In fact, throughout the years, several legends have answered the call of the national team. While the […]

While enjoying his summer break in Greece, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving didn’t need a basketball court to demonstrate one of his many dribbling techniques to a few teenagers. The 10-time All-Star, who appeared to be showing some fans how he creates space off the dribble, is seen putting on a demonstration off the coast […]

Teammates in basketball can lead to brotherhoods that transcend the game. The same can be said about players in the NBA who have played alongside each other. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Despite playing together for a handful of games, that doesn’t always result in a brotherhood. In fact, some teammates would even grow […]

The Dallas Mavericks have one roster spot left for the 2024-25 NBA season and are considering bringing back some of their former players. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Spencer Dinwiddie is the top candidate to back up Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, with both the Mavs and Dinwiddie showing mutual interest in reuniting. “Dallas […]

For quite some time, it was common to see Team USA plaster their opponents around the world by a huge margin. However, there were rare times back then when Team USA needed to scramble for points when the game gets tight. While it’s getting more and more common for Team USA these days to face […]

Team USA is currently on a gold-medal streak in the Summer Olympics. The last time Team USA didn’t finish with the gold was back in 2004 in Athens. But since the Redeem Team’s formation, Team USA has dominated the competition, taking the gold medal in the last four Olympics. With the rest of the world […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors in July. Thompson wanted a fresh start and Dallas needed another reliable three-point shooting threat. The fit makes plenty of sense. But will the addition of Thompson significantly impact a Mavericks superstar? We all know that Luka Doncic is a perennial […]

Only weeks removed from heartbreak, the Dallas Mavericks suffered another setback after losing to the Boston Celtics 4-1 in the 2024 NBA Finals. The Mavs announced that superstar guard Kyrie Irving had undergone surgery for a broken left hand that he injured while participating in offseason training. No recovery timetable has yet been released or […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is going to be spending much of his offseason recovering. The eight-time All-Star and 2016 NBA champion has undergone surgery on a broken left hand that he suffered in July, per Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints. This is obviously disappointing news for a team and fan base that watched Irving thrive […]

The Dallas Mavericks have made some big moves already this summer. An NBA Finals run was enough for the franchise to go all-in adding Klay Thompson to a roster already led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Part of sustaining that success is hitting on NBA Draft picks. Unfortunately, acting head coach Jared Dudley had […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Klay Thompson has been the highlight of the team’s offseason. The initial expectation was that Thompson would start for Dallas, but there was still some uncertainty about the situation. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium shut down any uncertainty during his latest appearance on The Pat McAfee […]

Team USA has taken over the world in terms of basketball for many years. From the Dream Team to the Redeem Team, there’s no question that Team USA was in a class of its own. Although it seems like the rest of the world is catching up once again, Team USA has assembled another star-studded […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell short of their ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s second NBA title, but Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving made believers out of the most ardent skeptics in the process. The Mavericks’ Irving showed he could still hang with younger players as he sliced and diced his way to the Finals, leading […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team is focused on preparing for Las Vegas. With Summer League right around the corner, however, a former Mavs player who joined the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA free agency has been mentioned multiple times over the past two days. Mavs Summer League players Alex Fudge and AJ […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is excited for a fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks. He is set to play in a new city for a team that fell just three wins short of an NBA Finals victory this past season. Of course, joining superstars such as Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic caught his attention as […]

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving has a bag full of tricks. But the shenanigans end on the court for Irving, who proved his loyalty to his wife and family when he recently shot down the idea of a “hall pass.” When asked which celebrity he’d hypothetically use a hall pass for, Irving, who […]

The Chicago Sky have several stout offensive contributors, but few are like fourth-year guard Chennedy Carter. Carter is shifty, athletic, and hard to stop when she drives to the basket. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon puts Carter in a class of her own, but she compared her abilities to some interesting names including former Philadelphia 76ers […]

The Dallas Mavericks have already had a busy offseason, making moves such as trading Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons and acquiring Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. So what’s next for the Mavs? Our amazing ClutchPoints fans recently submitted Mavericks questions via X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Dallas is […]

Klay Thompson is set to join the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Thompson has spent his entire career with the Warriors but is now set for a new chapter in Dallas. It is a three-team deal that includes Josh Green going […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for the possibility of losing Klay Thompson in NBA free agency. Thompson has already been linked to a number of teams this offseason, including the Dallas Mavericks. So with rumors swirling and Thompson’s time with the Warriors likely coming to an end, there is a specific connection between the […]

There’s no doubt that ball-handling continues to have a place in the NBA. It allows players to move more fluidly with the ball while carving out an opportunity to score. In addition to this, ball-handlers also pave the way for bailout plays when time is running out, especially when defenses have successfully checked against the […]

Kyrie Irving is a polarizing player. Despite being one of the most talented players in NBA history in some aspects, Irving developed a poor reputation between his departures from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets. But one of his former Celtics teammates, Marcus Smart, explained that Irving is a “great teammate” while admitting […]

Sneakers always play an exciting aspect when it comes to basketball. Aside from showcasing a sense of fashion, a handful also come out as good sports memorabilia attached to a superstar’s moment. But while basketball shoes are a great connection between stars and NBA fans, there are a few sneakers that stirred some controversy. Let’s […]

So much for the Dallas Mavericks making NBA history. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and company were thoroughly out-classed by the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, their dream postseason run coming to an end with a 106-88 beatdown at TD Garden. Dallas’ hopes of a long-shot comeback against Boston with a title […]

BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, losing by a final score of 106-88. Dallas never found much of a rhythm and Boston ultimately clinched an NBA championship as a result. One of the primary storylines of the game, and throughout the series for that […]

The Dallas Mavericks took Game 4 in grandstanding fashion, demolishing the Boston Celtics by 38 points as they looked to begin their attempt at mounting a historic 3-0 comeback in the NBA Finals. However, with the series shifting back to the road, it was always going to be an uphill battle for the Mavs to […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in the NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics. Dallas fought hard throughout the 2023-24 campaign, upsetting expectations along the way. In the end, they fell short in the Finals to a talented C’s team. Still, there is a lot to appreciate about the 2023-24 season. Dallas displayed resiliency all season […]

A big story that’s unfolding in the NBA Finals is Kyrie Irving getting his revenge against the Boston Celtics. The master of the handle was a key star that Brad Stevens had to help develop the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But, these two would eventually rise to stardom while Irving hopped to […]

The Dallas Mavericks staved off elimination on Friday, taking their first win of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. It was a blowout, with the blue team taking control the entire way. As the game reached its conclusion, the cameras caught the fathers of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic sharing an embrace. Both looked […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been dealing with various injury concerns throughout the postseason. He’s battled knee and ankle trouble. Doncic is now dealing with a thoracic contusion. According to the NBA injury report for Game 5, Doncic is listed as probable with the thoracic contusion. He’s been listed as probable or questionable for […]

On Friday evening, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks staved off elimination by defeating the Boston Celtics in blowout fashion in Game 4 of the NBA Finals from Dallas. With their backs fully against the wall, Irving and costar Luka Doncic both stepped up to the plate in Game 4 with big performances, and for […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics by a final score of 122-84 on Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. The Mavs received impressive performances from stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, while rookie center Dereck Lively II made NBA Finals history. […]

One out of four, baby! The Dallas Mavericks officially started their quest to conquer the Boston Celtics’ 3-0 lead with a resounding Game 4 win on the road. After three games of struggling to crack the Boston defense, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving finally broke through, with some help from their bench players. After the […]

The Dallas Mavericks came into Game 4 of the NBA Finals facing what has historically been an insurmountable 3-0 series deficit, and from the jump on Friday night, it was clear that Dallas was playing with a far greater sense of urgency than their Eastern Conference counterpart was. In a must-win situation, the Dallas Mavericks […]