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With the NBA Finals heating up and the Thunder holding a 3-2 lead over the Pacers, one storyline has pierced through the noise of low ratings and playoff fatigue and that’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliance. While some fans have dismissed the league MVP’s style as overly reliant on foul-baiting, one of the game’s best ball-handlers has […]

Tracy McGrady didn’t mean it as a jab, but Kyrie Irving made sure to address it with poise and precision. After McGrady said Jamaal Tinsley had better handles than Kyrie, the Mavericks guard calmly responded on a livestream, turning the comment into a chance to honor the past and remind everyone who’s still setting the […]

This week, some of the absolute best high school basketball players in the country came together for the annual Top 100 Camp put on by the NBA’s Players Association. The camp gives young players the opportunity to compete against one another under the tutelage of current and former NBA players. One of the main headliners […]

By all measures, former NBA player Tracy McGrady was one of the NBA’s most significant “what ifs.” He was a player with tremendous talent but found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.  However, that doesn’t mean that “T Mac” doesn’t know talent when he sees it. He was bold enough to bring […]

Recently, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas came under fire for his bizarre rant about New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, taking personal shots at the center, including making fun of his body among other things, in the aftermath of New York’s playoff defeat. Kyrie Irving has since come to Towns’ defense, using a recent Twitch […]

As we get closer to the 2025 NBA Draft, all eyes are shifting to what the Dallas Mavericks will do with their roster because Cooper Flagg is all but guaranteed to be picked first overall. With Flagg coming in, the Mavericks have many roster questions to answer because they still made the play-in tournament last […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be out of the postseason, but Kyrie Irving is still making headlines—and this time, it’s not for his play on the court. In a recent Twitch stream, the Dallas Mavericks guard stood up for his longtime friend and fellow New Jersey native, Karl-Anthony Towns, as the New York Knicks big man […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a big decision to make in the next couple of weeks, as they have the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. The decision shouldn’t be that hard, as Cooper Flagg has been the consensus No. 1 pick for the entire year. All signs are pointing to Flagg being selected […]

Bad blood rivalries transcend the court when it comes to NBA basketball. Organizations chase NBA Finals appearances and championships; broadcasters chase ratings and market share. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have done both after decades in the league and with TNT’s Inside the NBA show. Shouting matches over the most talented, most popular star who […]

For the first time since the Cleveland Cavs’ Kyrie Irving and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry met in 2017, two All-NBA guards will square off in the NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 125-108 in Saturday’s series-clinching Game 6 win. Haliburton and the Pacers won the Eastern […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving responded to a fan on social media this week after learning that the supporter brought his Mavericks jersey to the summit of Mount Everest. The fan reached out to Irving on X, formerly known as Twitter, with a message that read: “ky, can you read my news? A loyal fan. […]

Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate this offseason. Dallas is expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall after winning the NBA Draft Lottery. Flagg and Washington play similar positions, and the Mavs need extra guard help amid Kyrie Irving’s injury, so the idea of a Washington trade has […]

With the Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs currently underway, teams are now laying it all out on the court to book a seat at the NBA Finals. The NBA Finals features two of the best teams of the season as they compete for the elusive NBA championship. Booking a trip to the Finals isn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks may look to add a guard this offseason. At the very least, it seems as if Dallas wants to add another player with starting potential. With Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford already on the roster, acquiring another guard makes the most sense, especially with Kyrie Irving’s injury to consider. […]

The rumor mill is bound to churn once the NBA free agency period begins later in the offseason. Two of the big names to keep an eye on appear to be Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving and LA Clippers star James Harden. The Clippers reportedly could be active in the trade market after addressing Harden’s […]

Following a shocking 2024-25 season from a roster moves standpoint, what is Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison planning to do in the offseason? According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, sources have said that the Mavericks are looking to acquire a “capable starter.” Fischer adds that the player could end up in a […]

The Dallas Mavericks are finally past their cursed 2024-25 season that was highlighted by the shocking Luka Doncic trade in early February. Following the deal, the Mavericks were ravaged by injuries that derailed their playoff hopes, and they eventually went out with a whimper in the play-in against the Memphis Grizzlies. The most notable of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have exited the postseason earlier than hoped, but they didn’t walk away from the year empty-handed. Sure, it still stings to watch the Eastern Conference Finals from their couch. However, the Cavs might have gained something just as valuable as playoff wins with the latest round of NBA awards: Undeniable validation […]

With Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg connected to the Dallas Mavericks after the team secured the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, there is an immense amount of hype for the 18-year-0ld. As the Mavericks have no doubt intentions to draft Flagg, some may ask if there are any drawbacks to the Maine […]

Fans were devastated when Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in a regular-season game this year. Thankfully, on May 14, Irving uploaded a video tracking his road to recovery. In it, he tucked in an easter egg no one expected: a 29-second clip of a new rap song, per Instagram To date, “Ridiculous” from the Uncle […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly interested in pursuing a point guard during the NBA offseason. With Kyrie Irving not expected to return until the middle of the 2025-26 campaign, Dallas could use backcourt help and additional leadership. Irving is recovering from ACL surgery so adding another guard is seemingly a priority for this Mavs team. […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season went from bad to worse when Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in early March. The star guard had successful surgery and continues to rehab the injury. Irving, who is expected to be ready for the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign, gave an in-depth look at his recovery on social media: […]

Another NBA Draft lottery went down in the books, giving fans another reason to call the process rigged. Regardless, the Dallas Mavericks received a lucrative compensation prize, whether intentional or not, for the failed Luka Doncic trade, securing the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, which the Mavs will most likely use […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban got 100% real about the franchise winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. The Mavericks shocked the world on Monday night, winning the lottery when they entered with just a 1.8% chance to do so. A franchise that traded away superstar point guard Luka Doncic to pair Anthony Davis and Kyrie […]

After the dust settled on a rollercoaster Dallas Mavericks season, all eyes move onto what comes next. After an aggressive roster overhaul a couple of months ago—including the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic packing—the Mavs hoped to compete in the Western Conference. Instead, they stumbled into inconsistency, instability, and ultimately, irrelevance. The front office […]

ARLINGTON, TX — If Paige Bueckers could have one celebrity attend a Dallas Wings’ game this season, who would she select? Bueckers was asked the question Wednesday during Wings’ Media Day, and the 2025 No. 1 overall pick said she hopes Kyrie Irving attends a game this year. Paige Bueckers wants Kyrie Irving to come […]

The Brooklyn Nets ousted Kenny Atkinson as head coach during the 2019-20 season. He got the last laugh on Monday, winning the 2025 Coach of the Year Award. Atkinson led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 64-18 record and the Eastern Conference’s top seed during his first season with the team. It was a long-awaited head-coaching […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is currently recovering from ACL surgery. On Friday, a user on X, formerly Twitter, asked Kyrie how his recovery is going. The Mavs star decided to respond and provided an encouraging update. “My recovery/rehab is going really well, I appreciate you asking,” Irving wrote on X. “I am keeping GOD […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on. With a 103-96 win in Game 5 over the Lakers, they’ve clinched their spot in the Western Conference semifinals and sent a message in the process, per SI. This isn’t just a fun, young team anymore. Led by Anthony Edwards and Chris Finch, the Wolves have back-to-back first-round wins […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving went out for the season after tearing his ACL in March. But that didn’t stop him from taking in the festivities of the NBA Playoffs.  On Wednesday, he was captured sitting courtside for Game 4 of the first-round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, per Ben Golliver […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world in February by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs acquired Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round pick in return. Davis suffered an injury in his first game with Dallas following the trade. He later returned and ultimately appeared in a total of nine […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings held their introductory press conference for recently drafted players Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James, Madison Scott, JJ Quinerly and Aaronette Vonleh on Wednesday at Dallas City Hall. During the press conference, Bueckers was asked about playing in the same city as Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. Paige Bueckers on playing in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to have a smooth offseason, even with the Luka Doncic trade backlash still continuing. Now, the Mavericks are going to have to try to put that behind them and focus on the players they have on the team, and the first person to come to mind is Kyrie Irving. Irving […]

NBA Champion and Dallas Mavericks franchise star Kyrie Irving has already grown to become a favorite amongst the Dallas diehards for his inspiring play on the court and work he’s put into the community. Irving is not only one of the best basketball players on the planet, but he’s also a mogul with his own […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially been eliminated from the NBA Play-In Tournament after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies by a final score of 120-106 on Friday night. It was a season full of twists and turns, and it came to an end on Friday in Memphis. There were many storylines throughout the season, but none […]

After stunning the Sacramento Kings during Round 1 of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, the Dallas Mavericks have a chance to knock off the Memphis Grizzlies and stamp their ticket to the NBA Playoffs. They couldn’t have gotten to this point without All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving and while they’re moving forward without him, his presence […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season has felt like it was heading for an ugly exit for a while now, but they made sure that wasn’t going to happen on Wednesday night. In a do-or-die contest, the Mavericks played one of their best games of the season to knock off the Sacramento Kings 120-106 and advance closer […]

The Dallas Mavericks went through a rough stretch in the aftermath of pulling off the controversial Luka Doncic trade, and their playoff hopes took a major hit when Kyrie Irving tore his ACL — with the serious knee injury set to keep the Mavericks star out for a considerable period of time. It’s not quite […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis welcomed Paige Bueckers to Dallas after the star guard was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings on Monday night. Another Mavs star, Kyrie Irving, also shared a message for Bueckers on Tuesday, via the Dallas Wings. “Peace Paige,” Irving said. “I just wanted to take the time now to […]