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Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams’ job is simple heading into Sunday’s Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. All he needs to do is take the Game 3 film, dig a hole and toss the tape in. Lighting it on fire is optional. The Suns put up a dud in Dallas Friday night, dropping the […]

The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a tough position heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Phoenix Suns, trailing the series 2-0. While Game 1 was much closer, the Mavs ultimately struggled to stay in Wednesday’s contest, losing by 20 points after getting outscored 71-49 in the second half. Heading back […]

The Dallas Mavericks opened their Western Conference Semifinals bid with a 121-114 defeat to the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the series. A strong start to the tilt allowed Monty Williams’ squad to maintain a comfortable cushion against the Mavs for the remainder of the game. Luka Doncic had another stellar outing for Dallas […]

The Dallas Mavericks were outclassed by the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night, losing 121-114. This was the 10th game in a row that Phoenix has beaten the Mavs, which isn’t exactly a good sign for the series. But, there are still some reasons for optimism moving forward. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for an NBA Playoff series against the Phoenix Suns after securing a series win over the Utah Jazz. One player who was key to the Mavs’ victory was guard Jalen Brunson, whose elite-level play was a much-needed boost to a team that was without star Luka Doncic for the first […]

Who is the Dallas Mavericks X-Factor heading into the Western Conference Semifinals? Dallas is fresh off of an opening playoff series against the Utah Jazz that saw them overcome a Luka Doncic early through the first couple of games and still hold strong. The Mavs then cruised to a series win once Luka returned. But […]

The Dallas Mavericks won a thriller in Game 6 to continue the Utah Jazz’s postseason frustrations and advance to the second round. The usual suspects stole the headlines as Luka Doncic earned his share of the praise, while breakout star Jalen Brunson has become a major talking point for Dallas as well. But Mavs’ head […]

After getting absolutely pummeled by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks will be looking to make some serious adjustments in the offseason. As one of the most prolific scorers and playmakers in the league, Trae Young was merely non-existent in the series and could not gain […]

When it comes to the Dallas Mavericks and the hobby, the only name that comes to mind is Luka Doncic. Rightfully so because the fourth-year guard is easily one of the NBA’s best players and among the select few who can carry the league when its current crop of stars have hung up their jerseys. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have received a pleasant surprise from Jalen Brunson, as he has emerged as a legitimate star for the organization. He’s played an important role for Dallas in the playoffs so far. For that reason, rumors are other teams are chomping at the bit to potentially sign the young guard during the NBA […]

If you asked Dallas Mavericks fans how they would feel splitting the series 2-2 while playing three games without their superstar, the response would be pretty positive. However, Dallas lost Game 4 in heartbreaking last-second fashion. Rudy Gobert was able to slam home an alley-oop from Donovan Mitchell with 11 seconds left to play. This […]

Jalen Brunson is becoming a star right in front of our eyes. The Dallas Mavericks guard is lighting up the NBA Playoffs, overshadowing the fact his squad was without Luka Doncic for the first three games of the opening round against the Utah Jazz. But, the Mavs weren’t always convinced Brunson was the right co-star […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the midst of a dogfight with the Utah Jazz as the two teams are currently tied 2-2 in their first-round series. Not many people gave the Mavs a chance early on after Luka Doncic missed the first three games, but that changed in a hurry once Jalen Brunson burst onto […]

Jalen Brunson has emerged as a legitimate star for the Dallas Mavericks. He’s a stud player who plays bigger than his size and gives the team consistency whenever he’s on the court. His father, former NBA player, Rick Brunson believes his son deserves a huge payday. So, he sends a warning to Mark Cuban with […]

It would be an understatement to say Jalen Brunson has been phenomenal for the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz. Without Luka Doncic, Brunson is taking the bull by the horns and absolutely thriving, putting himself in some impressive company, to say the least. After the Mavs […]

Most people counted the Dallas Mavericks out of their first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz before it even began. Mavs superstar Luka Doncic suffered a calf strain in the final game of the regular season. Despite holding home court against the #5 seed Utah Jazz, just about everyone in basketball circles left the Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks were one of the hottest teams in the NBA heading into the playoffs. Ending the season by going 15-3 in their final 18 games seemed to indicate they were primed for playoff success. The franchise got some disappointing news when Luka Doncic injured his calf in the final game of the regular […]

If you told Dallas Mavericks fans they’d be up 2-1 against the Utah Jazz through three games before the series started, all without Luka Doncic, you’d be hard-pressed to find one who’d believe you. After Luka Doncic suffered a calf strain in the final game of the regular season, the Dallas Mavericks were supposed to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are crushing it in this year’s playoffs, much to everyone’s surprise. When news of Luka Doncic’s injury broke out, many were worried for the team. After all, their entire offense ran around the Slovenian phenom. With their superstar out, who will be there to take up the load? As it turns out, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had to get by in the first round of the NBA playoffs without Luka Doncic. Fortunately, the rest of the Mavs came to play and have given the Utah Jazz a strong fight. Jalen Brunson has led the way. After being mostly a sixth man last year, Brunson has become a […]

Jalen Brunson knows Luka Doncic badly wants to suit up for the Dallas Mavericks this postseason, but he doesn’t want the Mavs star to rush his recovery and then risk getting a more significant injury. Brunson, who led the Mavs to a 110-104 Game 2 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, reminded Doncic to […]

It’s still unclear when or even if Luka Doncic will return to the Dallas Mavericks in this first-round series against the Utah Jazz thanks to his calf injury. Doncic suffered the injury in the regular-season finale and missed the first two games against the Jazz. The Mavs are apparently still hoping their superstar will be […]

No Luka Doncic, no problem. The Dallas Mavericks came back from a 10-point halftime deficit to take Game 2 against the Utah Jazz and even up the series at one. This was a massive win for the Mavs, who are simply just trying to stay afloat until their All-Star guard can return to the lineup […]

Luka Doncic who? Jalen Brunson made his sidelined backcourt proud on Monday after leading the Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of their first round skirmish in the NBA Playoffs. Brunson picked the perfect time to score a career-high 41 points, as the Mavericks avoided a precarious 0-2 hole in the series […]

Jalen Brunson made headlines on Monday night after he led the Mavs to a 110-104 victory to take Game 2 of their first-round series. Brunson exploded for a career-high 41 points to lead the Mavs to a series-tying victory. The Mavs guard was so impressive that even Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant had to take […]

Jalen Brunson put the Dallas Mavericks on his shoulders in Tuesday’s 110-104 Game 2 victory over the Utah Jazz to tie the series at 1-1. With the Luka Doncic-less Mavs facing the prospect of falling 2-0 down in the series, Brunson stepped it up for his team in a major way. The 25-year-old exploded for […]

Just like the rest of the Dallas Mavericks’ fanbase, Dirk Nowitzki was hyped after seeing Jalen Brunson and the Mavs take down the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of their playoff series. Playing without the injured Luka Doncic for the second straight contest, there were legitimate concerns about the Mavs’ ability to beat the Jazz. […]

After establishing himself as a solid depth piece for the Dallas Mavericks, Jalen Brunson became one of their key players. He increased his productivity as a starter alongside Luka Doncic and helped the Mavs win 52 games, their most since the 2010-11 season, and clinch homecourt advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs. […]

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 […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, raising fears about his availability for the playoffs. However, his Mavs teammate Jalen Brunson is not too worried about it. Speaking to the media after the Mavs’ 130-120 win over the Spurs, Brunson shared his prediction–well, more of a […]

For a team that last made a serious playoff run several years ago, the Washington Wizards have been having trouble building a formidable and sustainable team over the past seasons. Bradley Beal has been the only constant in the squad as one of the key cogs, but he has numerous options for his future this […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a superstar returning to the court on Monday night but will be without another key weapon. NBA Insider Marc Stein reported that Luka Doncic will return after a one-game absence while Jalen Brunson will miss this contest for the Mavs against the Utah Jazz. All signs point to Luka Dončić […]

The Detroit Pistons were expecting to be one of the most active teams at the trade deadline, but ultimately opted against making any major moves. With pieces such as Jerami Grant supposedly available ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline, the Pistons had a flurry of interest in their winger. One of the teams the Pistons […]

Luka Doncic encountered foul trouble on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks, and so when he found his Dallas Mavericks teammate Jalen Brunson to be on the same boat, he couldn’t contain his delight. For real. As hilarious as it may seem, Brunson confirmed it really happened, sharing how the Slovenian guard hugged him after he […]

The February 10th NBA Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, which means there are definitely going to be some deals coming together very soon. One player on the Dallas Mavericks roster who has been involved in rumors is Jalen Brunson, with the New York Knicks reportedly showing interest in the former Villanova standout. However, it looks […]

One team that no one could predict before the season started was the Dallas Mavericks. Sure, no one could really see them in the position of the Houston Rockets, for instance. However, pinpointing the exact spot where the Mavericks will land would be incredibly difficult. If the duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis hits, […]

With a 29-21 record, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has led his club to the fifth spot in the Western Conference. Despite just appearing in 35 games this season, he has been one of the best players in the NBA. Jalen Brunson is another guy who has stepped up for the Mavs this season […]

As the Dallas Mavericks look to create salary cap flexibility ahead of the 2022 NBA offseason, Jalen Brunson is one name that has recently come up in trade rumors. With Brunson’s recent run of success, he’d certainly be a high quality addition for any team that’s in need of depth at the point guard spot. […]

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 […]