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It still doesn’t feel real, but it is: the Dallas Mavericks, under the guise of prioritizing defense and conditioning, decided to trade Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Make no mistake about it, however; the Mavericks still have a quality team that could be a huge threat come […]

The shockwaves sent around the league by the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic away continue to resonate throughout those closest to the situation. One of those is Kyrie Irving, the star the Mavericks acquired back in 2023 to pair with Doncic in an elite scoring backcourt. The 2023 season may have been a […]

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been a part of a lot of star-studded duos and trios during his time in the NBA, and now he has a new running mate. Irving will be teaming up with former Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for […]

It might seem like the Lakers are the premiere destination for an NBA superstar right now after their blockbuster trade to land Luka Doncic, but believe it or not, not everyone wants to join LeBron James in glitzy LA to don the purple and gold. Despite the number of league-altering big names the Lakers have […]

Anthony Davis is not playing on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. So when will the former Los Angeles Lakers star make his Dallas Mavericks debut? Davis is preparing to join the Mavs after getting traded in the Luka Doncic deal. Mavs fans are upset about the team’s decision to move on from Luka, but […]

After the initial shock of being traded to the Dallas Mavericks wore off, Anthony Davis could not help but feel excited about his new situation. While he and LeBron James formed an elite one-two punch with the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis is thrilled to begin working with Kyrie Irving. Davis briefly spoke to the media after […]

Early in his career, LeBron James was known for shouldering a heavy burden, as there wasn’t a lot of talent around him on his Cleveland Cavaliers teams during his first stint there. Since then, the all-time great NBA player has regularly played with megastars. He somewhat invented the superteam when he joined the Miami Heat, […]

In today’s NBA, superstars can easily form super teams with the hopes of chasing a championship. While it’s a move that provides a good shot at success, that isn’t always the case. In the wake of the stunning trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, here is a look at 10 NBA stars who […]

Dallas Mavericks fans will need plenty of time to digest one of the biggest trades in modern sports history, as former franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic heads to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, among others. But one thing is crystal clear to them– Kyrie Irving is as valuable as ever to the […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first game after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kyrie Irving is on the injury report for right shoulder soreness, and he has been ruled out for Sunday’s game along with P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, Dwight Powell and Dereck Lively II. Anthony […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Detroit Pistons 117-102 on Friday night. Following the game, Kyrie Irving was asked about being snubbed from the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game, as he was surprisingly not selected to the roster. “Not really disappointment,” Irving said, via Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. “It’s more or less […]

Rosters have already been announced for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The league is so stacked and so deep these days that the All-Star rosters are filled with talent top to bottom. There are even plenty of All-Star caliber players who don’t make the team because there simply aren’t enough spots. A player like Jamal […]

The NBA All-Star Game reserves were announced Thursday night on TNT. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was surprisingly left off the Western Conference roster, in what was an attention-catching snub. The Mavericks were hopeful that Irving would make the team, but he ultimately was not selected as an All-Star this year. The 32-year-old guard has […]

After LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant headlined the list of superstars to be named as All-Star starters, the NBA revealed the remaining players who would be All-Star reserves this season on Thursday night. There is so much talent around that league, which always results in deserving players not receiving the honor they should. […]

NEW ORLEANS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by a final score of 137-136 on Wednesday night. Zion Williamson did everything he could to help keep the Pelicans in the game, but Kyrie Irving led Dallas to a big victory with 25 points. Klay Thompson added 20 points and six three-pointers in […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is one step closer to 30000 points, and Kyrie Irving is all for it. The former teammates have always had nice things to say about one another. Their relationship stems deeper than friendship. It’s a brotherhood. For instance, Durant and Irving dominated in Brooklyn. Although the record wasn’t what it […]

Trades are some of the most exciting events in the NBA. They often allow players to have a change in scenery. Some of which can change the NBA championship landscape altogether. But while some trades are expected, others would catch everyone off guard. Here are the 10 most unexpected trades involving an NBA superstar. Check […]

NEW ORLEANS — The Dallas Mavericks narrowly emerged victorious on Wednesday, earning a 137-136 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington led the way for Dallas, while Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III helped the Pelicans keep the game competitive. Williamson’s all-around impact certainly caught the Mavs’ attention. I asked Kyrie […]

NEW ORLEANS — The Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans will go head-to-head in a road game on Wednesday night. With the NBA All-Star Game reserves set to be announced on Thursday, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd explained why he believes Kyrie Irving deserves a spot on the roster. “Luka and Kai are our All-Stars,” […]

The Dallas Mavericks received two important injury updates ahead of Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to the NBA injury report, Dante Exum, who has yet to play during the 2024-25 season after undergoing preseason right wrist surgery, has been upgraded to doubtful for the game. Meanwhile, Marshall has been dealing with a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has been boasting one of the fastest growing sneaker empires over the last year. Partnering with sponsor ANTA and becoming their Chief Creative Director, Irving’s signature ANTA KAI 1 has become one of the more popular sneaker silhouettes since their arrival. Now, Irving will continue to promote his personal brand […]

The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a two-way contract with center Kylor Kelley on Sunday. Dallas needs all of the help they can get at the center position, as Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber are all currently injured. Daniel Gafford has played well, but the Mavs still need depth. Tim MacMahon of ESPN […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a 122-107 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, and their immediate concern will be the injuries that are continuing to pile up for them. For star guard Kyrie Irving, his main concern may be the fact that he cannot seem to find a way to pick up wins over […]

The Dallas Mavericks have received no shortage of difficult injury updates over the past few weeks. Although seven players have already been ruled out for Thursday night’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Mavs did receive some good news before the game. Kyrie Irving, who said his status for Thursday’s game was “TBD” on […]

DALLAS — Although the Dallas Mavericks dropped a competitive 115-114 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, Kyrie Irving still accomplished an impressive feat. Kyrie became the 81st player in NBA history to reach 18,000 career points. Irving made an emotional admission about the accomplishment following the game. “I was about to drop a […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 115-114 by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Dallas now holds a 21-23 record overall. Injuries continue to play a big role in the Mavs’ struggles. Luka Doncic remains out with a calf injury, and it was revealed on Wednesday that Dereck Lively II is expected to miss […]

The Dallas Mavericks are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. Both teams have been struggling a little bit this season, as the Mavericks entered the game at 23-20 and the Timberwolves came in at 22-21. The Mavericks are still playing without their superstar Luka […]

CHARLOTTE — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 110-105 by the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Kyrie Irving (33 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals) and LaMelo Ball (23 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals) each led their teams in the game. Although the Mavs’ defeat was frustrating, Irving had nothing but positive things to […]

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks by a final score of 110-105 on Monday. It was a frustrating defeat for the Mavs, who fell to 23-20 with the loss. Meanwhile, the Hornets earned the upset at home and now hold an 11-28 record. Turnovers told the story for the Mavs, as they […]

CHARLOTTE — The Dallas Mavericks will play the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Monday. Injuries will play a big role in the game, as five Mavs players are listed on the NBA injury report. So are Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II playing on Monday? Irving has been dealing with a lumbar back sprain. […]

Kyrie Irving is in his second full season with the Dallas Mavericks after the 2023 trade with the Brooklyn Nets that brought him to Dallas. With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the anniversary of Irving being acquired by the Mavericks is also approaching. Following the Mavericks win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Kyrie […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving returned from injury on Friday night and led the Dallas Mavericks to a big 106-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving scored 25 points and added five rebounds and five assists in a quality effort despite still dealing with a lumbar back sprain. After the game, Irving shared his honest […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended their three-game skid Friday night with a 106-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by a standout performance from Kyrie Irving. In just his second game back from a lumbar sprain, Irving posted 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and a steal, showcasing his leadership on the court. Mavericks forward […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 106-98 on Friday night. Kyrie Irving, who did not play on Wednesday due to a lumbar back sprain, returned on Friday and scored 25 points to go along with five assists and five rebounds. After struggling in his initial return […]

DALLAS — Injuries have unfortunately been far too common for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024-25 season. The good news on Friday is that Kyrie Irving returned from injury, but bad news did not wait long to follow. Mavs guard Jaden Hardy collided with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe during the second quarter of […]

The Dallas Mavericks were in the middle of an up and down 2023-24 season before acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford before last season’s trade deadline. Dallas ended up finishing the season strong and they ultimately made an NBA Finals run. With the Mavs having yet to play up to their expectations this season, although […]

There’s no doubt that the Dallas Mavericks are proving to be a legitimate contender in the Western Conference, when their superstar trio is healthy. However, both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have struggled to stay healthy. On the bright side, offseason acquisitions Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall have been as good as advertised. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Kyrie Irving did not play in the Mavericks’ 119-116 defeat against the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday, but will the Mavs star return on Friday? Irving is listed on the injury report as he continues to deal with a lumbar […]

NEW ORLEANS — Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford scored his 27th point of the team’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, setting a new career-high for his most points scored in a game. Gafford’s previous career-high was 26, something he accomplished in 2023, per StatMuse. However, the Pelicans […]