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When the Dallas Mavericks tried to sign DeAndre Jordan three years ago, they were almost successful before things suddenly took a turn. Jordan agreed on a four-year, $80 million deal with the Mavs to have him play alongside Dirk Nowitzki, but they couldn’t sign the big man formally until the moratorium ended. Jordan had second […]

The writing was on the wall for Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki when he found out that center DeAndre Jordan signed with the team in the offseason: he would be in a bench role for the first time since his rookie year. The future Hall of Famer chimed in his thoughts on coming off the […]

When you think about NBA big men who have a similar style of play, the last duo you’d probably ever come up with is DeAndre Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki. Well, apparently Jordan feels he and his new Mavs teammate are more alike than we thought. DeAndre Jordan's first words to the Dallas media: "The black Dirk […]

The Dallas Mavericks signed center DeAndre Jordan to a one-year, $22.9 million deal in July, and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is excited to have the high-flyer on board. Jordan spent the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers, but he declined his player option with the team for the 2018-19 […]

Fresh off a team change in the offseason, Mavs center DeAndre Jordan’s ESPN ranking has taken a massive slide after only one season, going from 30th last season to 80th heading into 2018-19. The list, which was curated by an ensemble of ESPN beat writers and national columnists, aims to reflect the player’s potential going […]

Ralph Lawler, the L.A. Clippers’ broadcast voice for the last 40 years, is about to retire. As such, Dallas Mavericks big man DeAndre Jordan, who spent his first 10 years in the league in L.A., sent out his heartfelt regards. Via Twitter, Jordan said: https://twitter.com/DeAndre/status/1040018988468588544 According to Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times, Lawler, 80 years […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki returned to the practice facility on Wednesday, as the Mavs’ German-born forward participated in his first team scrimmage since he underwent ankle surgery in April earlier this year. The 40-year-old Mavericks icon took the next step in rehabilitation process, scrimmaging with teammates such as recently drafted rookie Luka Doncic and […]

A few years ago, the L.A. Clippers were viewed as the team on the rise behind their talented roster that had the optimism that the franchise could contend for an NBA title. However, this had never come to fruition with the Clippers as the team had their shortcomings in each campaign for various reasons that […]

The Dallas Mavericks went all in on European wonder kid Luka Doncic at the 2018 NBA draft, as they look build a foundation in the hopes of again challenging for an NBA championship in the future. With the acquisition of Doncic, the 19-year-old will now team up with explosive guard Dennis Smith Jr. in the […]

Unlike in 2015, the Dallas Mavericks can print out promotional items with DeAndre Jordan’s face on them these days. After all, the Mavs did not just get the word from the big man. They also got his signature on a contract, inking the center to a one-year, $22.9 million deal earlier this summer. And just […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is expecting his team to bounce back after two seasons mired in the cellar of the Western Conference. The 40-year-old Nowitzki decided to return for his 21st season, hoping to go out in a winning note after struggling with injuries the past two years. “I think we should be a […]

Mavericks head coach, Rick Carlisle and his new big man, DeAndre Jordan are getting acquainted with one another. Jordan joins up with Dallas after signing a one-year deal worth just under $23 million. Carlisle has been at the helm for the Mavericks since the 2008-09 season. Today in Los Angeles … Mavs coach Rick Carlisle […]

Three years after leaving the Dallas Mavericks in a state of shock by doing a career U-turn to play for the L.A. Clippers, DeAndre Jordan is now in the process of repairing his image in the eyes of Mavs fans. As for the players, that part of the team’s history does not seem to be […]

In terms of sheer craziness, 2015’s DeAndre Jordan-Dallas Mavericks debacle is surely up there, if not the clear-cut example of the unpredictability and insanity of NBA free agency. After agreeing to terms on a four year, $80 million deal at the start of free agency, the 6-foot-11 athletic center quickly went dark only to resurface […]

After the Dallas Mavericks secured a verbal commitment from DeAndre Jordan back in the summer of 2015, owner Mark Cuban couldn’t help but gush about their free-agent coup. At one point, they christened the then 26-year-old as a potential go-to-guy at the post whom they could dump the ball into and make things happen, labeling […]

While DeAndre Jordan has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign with the Dallas Mavericks over the last weekend, we all know better (most especially Mavs fans, who remember the events of July 2015 all too well) and that we should probably take this announcement with a grain of salt. Fast forward almost a week […]

First came the report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: DeAndre Jordan would not exercise his $24.1 million player option for next season. Instead, he’d enter the market as a free agent and the Dallas Mavericks, a team he once spurned in the summer of 2015, were primed to be his top suitor. Then, this tweet from […]

DeAndre Jordan is not going to forget his time with the L.A. Clippers. It’s where he experienced his best days as a professional, and while he did not win a title with the team, his time there nevertheless gave him memories he’ll cherish forever. Now, Jordan wants his former team to cherish a truck of […]

DeAndre Jordan has practically confirmed earlier reports that a verbal agreement between himself and the Dallas Mavericks is already in place, after sending out a not-so-cryptic Tweet just hours prior to the official opening of the free agency window. 🤠 — DeAndre Jordan 🐺 (@DeAndre) July 1, 2018 Jordan’s tweet contained an emoji of a cowboy, […]

Unrestricted free agent center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a one-year, $24.1 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks after opting out of the last year of his contract with the L.A. Clippers, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Jordan passed on $24.1 million for 2018-19 with the Clippers, only to take the […]

It’s an exciting time in the city of Dallas once again. After lifting the NBA championship in 2011, the Mavericks haven’t made much noise around the league. Their recent uninspiring seasons have come in conjunction with the latter stages of legendary power forward Dirk Nowitzki’s career, who will eventually retire as the franchise’s greatest player. […]

The Golden State Warriors are toying around with the idea of making a run at DeAndre Jordan, according to The New York Times’ Marc Stein. The Warriors know this has a marginal chance of success, but league sources say they intend to at least explore their free-agent chances with DeAndre Jordan, who is not only […]

Before DeAndre Jordan decided to decline his option to play one more year for the L.A. Clippers, one of the ways explored by the Dallas Mavericks in order to acquire the big man was via a trade. Had it succeeded, it’s unlikely to have included any of the Mavs’ future top picks, according to Brad […]

Wesley Matthews has long been rumored to be among the primary chips the Dallas Mavericks could give away in a trade with the L.A. Clippers for big man DeAndre Jordan. According to Tim Cato of The Athletic, however, the Mavs informed the swingman prior to Jordan’s decision to opt out of the final year of […]

If the Dallas Mavericks managed to sign DeAndre Jordan this summer, expect Dirk Nowitzki to welcome the big man with open arms – even if Jordan is the main reason why the future Hall of Famer has taken a pay cut, according to Eddie Sefko of Dallasnews.com. “Sources have said Dirk Nowitzki is on board […]

Three years after a late-minute change of heart left the Dallas Mavericks in shambles, DeAndre Jordan is reportedly on the verge of putting ink on paper as the Mavs’ biggest free agent acquisition in recent memory. Citing sources, Marc Stein of The New York Times said that the Mavericks now have a target on Jordan’s […]

Over the last couple of days, NBA players with the clauses in their contract around the league have been deciding on their upcoming player options for the 2018-19 season. Heading into Friday, June 29th, which happens to be the final day for players to decide, only three big-name players in Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have put soon-to-be free agent center DeAndre Jordan as their primary target this offseason, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Only three years removed from an oh-so-damn-close moment, the Mavs will revisit this scenario once again, hoping this time around he’ll have no more teammates to barricade him from a deal with owner […]

Whether DeAndre Jordan opts in or out of his contract with the L.A. Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks are looking to arrange a package to accommodate him. The Clippers remain open to any offers. But they seem to want no part of Wesley Matthews in a possible trade scenario. As reported by Marc Stein of the New York […]

The L.A. Clippers recently sealed a trade which got them Marcin Gortat from the Washington Wizards. Many believe that this is a move to quickly find a starting center once DeAndre Jordan bolts. But if Jordan stays, Gortat would do just fine as a backup. As per ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Gortat seemed to put the […]

According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, ” [the] Mavericks have rescinded qualifying offer tender on Salah Mejri.” The Mavs had originally extended a qualifying offer to Mejri, giving them the option to sign Mejri outright or match any offer sheet from another team. The 32-year-old Tunisian has spent the past three seasons in Dallas […]

After acquiring Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks have their backcourt of the future set. That makes finding a center their top priority heading into free agency. Dirk Nowitzki spent a career-high 97 percent of his minutes at the 5 last season, according to Basketball Reference, but that isn’t a viable long-term solution. Nerlens Noel meshed […]

With the Warriors anticlimactic sweep in the NBA Finals and Alexander Ovechkin finally lifting the Stanley Cup, the period of lull in three out of four major US sports inevitably began. The American sports fans are now slowly winding down from a season filled with excitement, but things are just getting heated up at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are willing to forget their past involving big man DeAndre Jordan. All that matters to them involving the current L.A. Clippers center is their future with him. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Mavs are in the process of weighing their best options in trying to get Jordan […]

The Dallas Mavericks took the first step in freeing potential cap room to sign a major free agent after withdrawing their qualifying offer to forward Doug McDermott, less than 24 hours after extending it to him, along with teammates Yogi Ferrell and Salah Mejri. The move could clear a cap hold of $10 million, money […]

Now may be a good time to make a bet that DeAndre Jordan will not be part of the L.A. Clippers beginning next season – or before the 2019-20 campaign. It’s been long rumored that the big man and the Clippers will, at some point, part ways. That did not happen, however, during the last trade […]

In terms of summer free agency it is LeBron James, and everyone else, but there are still a lot of good other players that could be available. DeAndre Jordan is one of those guys who has to decide if he wants to opt into the final year of his deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan has until Friday, June 29th, to decide what he wants to do with his $24 million player option for next year, and according to Brad Turner of the LA Times, Jordan is still undecided. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan hasn’t made decision yet on whether to opt in or opt out […]

The Dallas Mavericks appear ready to move on and let bygones be bygones with DeAndre Jordan and the L.A. Clippers, after what was one of the most controversial free agent non-acquisitions three years ago. In an ultimate showing of professionalism, Mavs owner Mark Cuban and company are reportedly open to the possibility of signing Jordan […]