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The Dallas Mavericks stole Game 3 away from the Oklahoma City Thunder and now lead the series 2-1. Both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving balled out as usual. However, it was PJ Washington that turned out to be the hero in this contest. After the game, Washington opened up about his big performance. PJ Washington […]

The outcome of playoff battles between two teams of a similar caliber tend to boil down to the performance of role players, and whether they can capitalize on the open looks they get from the sheer amount of attention the star players draw. On Thursday night, it was the Dallas Mavericks role players’ who shone. […]

This NBA Playoffs showdown between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic is getting more interesting. It is all tied up with both squads notching one win apiece. The Oklahoma City Thunder just could not find the momentum to get any of their guys on a consistent rhythm. Their offense looked heliocentric at times with the Most […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were hovering around the NBA Play-In Tournament spots before the trade deadline. Mavs president of basketball operations Nico Harrison made two trades at the deadline that would change the trajectory of Dallas’ 2023-24 season. The Mavs went 21-8 during the regular season after acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford in […]

DALLAS — In Game 3, PJ Washington did a pose that went viral on social media. The moment became a major storyline after the Dallas Mavericks earned a 101-90 victory to a take a 2-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers answered in Game 4 with a 116-111 win, and Paul George […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell at home to the Los Angeles Clippers 116-111 Sunday afternoon, despite coming back from a mammoth 31-point deficit. It certainly wasn’t Kyrie Irving’s fault, as the star guard scored 40 points on 56% shooting to go with seven rebounds and five assists. Two Maverick players that weren’t quite up to par, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers put on a show in the first half of Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. They’ve cooled down since but that first half was absolutely electric. Additionally, George Paul was able to get back at PJ Washington with a troll late in the second quarter. After hitting a deep three to […]

During a heated Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers, Mavericks forward PJ Washington gained even more love and admiration from the Mavs’ faithful after separate altercations with Terance Mann, Russell Westbrook, and other members of the Clippers. Early in the fourth quarter of the game, of which the Mavericks were leading […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will go head-to-head on Friday night at the American Airlines Center. Game 3 projects to be a competitive affair with the series currently even at one game apiece. Mavericks forward PJ Washington referred to Game 3 as a “must-win” for Dallas. “It’s a must-win,” Washington said […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will play Game 3 of their postseason series in Dallas at the American Airlines Center. LA earned a 109-97 victory in Game 1 before the Mavs answered with a hard-fought 96-93 win in Game 2. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will lead the offensive attack once […]

DALLAS — The term “X-factor” is often thrown around far too loosely in sports. Of course, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are superstars for the Dallas Mavericks. Emerging as an X-factor for a sports team, though, often refers to a player who was overlooked and ended up playing a pivotal role. Daniel Gafford and PJ […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks practiced Tuesday ahead of their upcoming playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Mavs fans have played a pivotal role in Dallas’ success. The Mavericks sold out every game during the 2023-24 season, and the fans always bring plenty of energy to the American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic and Jason […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Houston Rockets on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. Dallas enters the game in fifth place in the Western Conference, sitting just two games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 4 seed. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have continued to perform at elite levels for […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Dallas earned a thrilling 108-106 victory despite Luka Doncic’s injury absence due to right knee soreness. PJ Washington and Kyrie Irving stepped up to lead the way in the win. The Mavs defense told the story on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ trade deadline acquisitions have been positive for the most part. Daniel Gafford has added another much-needed post presence, while PJ Washington’s versatility has benefitted both the Mavs’ offense and defense. Washington, however, has struggled from beyond the arc with the Mavs. For his career, Washington has shot over 35 percent […]

The Dallas Mavericks were one of the most active teams at the trade deadline, bringing in PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford to aid in the team’s frontcourt woes. The Mavericks are banking on Washington to provide an upgrade over Grant Williams at the four, with the former Charlotte Hornets forward being a more stout defensive […]

The Dallas Mavericks hot streak was doused by cold water. Jason Kidd’s squad led by Luka Doncic was slowly ascending to being one of the top teams in the Western Conference until they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers. PJ Washington got the go-ahead bucket as everyone on the Mavericks bench cheered. All of the celebrations reached […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently one of the hottest teams in the NBA. With Luka Doncic having an MVP-caliber season and Kyrie Irving slowly regaining his rhythm, the Mavericks are riding the high of a 7-game winning streak as they look to keep climbing the Western Conference standings. And they began their post-2024 NBA All-Star […]

Kevin Durant is regarded as a once-in-a-generation scorer. Since he came into the league from Texas, not a lot of defensive specialists could stop him. However, Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks may have cracked the code. They unleashed PJ Washington against the Phoenix Suns and it all worked out. There have been countless other […]

The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, 123-113. Behind big performances from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas just won its seventh game in a row. The feeling of going on a winning streak this long seems to be new for PJ Washington, who had a hilarious answer to a question on the […]

With the two moves they made last week, the Dallas Mavericks were one of the big winners of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Mavs GM Nico Harrison got busy and improved some of Dallas’ most glaring weaknesses: interior defense and size in the frontcourt. The Mavericks made an upgrade in their center rotation by acquiring […]

The Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to a season-long six games entering the All-Star break, beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 116-93 at American Airlines Center. Kyrie Irving dominated for Dallas, finishing with 34 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals on 15-of-22 from the field and 4-of-9 from beyond the […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was a convincing win that saw Dallas perform well throughout the affair. There was no shortage of energy at American Airlines Center as PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford made their Mavericks debuts following the NBA trade deadline. Both of the newly-acquired Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a splash acquisition after trading for PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets. He finally made his debut for the team on Saturday and he did not disappoint. After the contest, Washington revealed what it’s like playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Due to Doncic and Irving being offensive juggernauts, their […]

The Dallas Mavericks were arguably the winners of the NBA Trade Deadline. The Mavs managed to acquire Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington and didn’t give up much to get either of them. Both players are quality vets and will absolutely strengthen the Mavs roster. That was further evidenced by their Mavs debut during the team’s […]

Prior to the Dallas Mavericks game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, head coach Jason Kidd revealed that newly-acquired players PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford will play but won’t start. Kidd said Washington will likely receive the opportunity to start before the All-Star break, however. The Mavericks trades for Washington and Gafford should prove […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Washington and Gafford project to play big roles for this Dallas team throughout the rest of the season. Prior to Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Mavs held an introductory press conference for their new players. […]

The Charlotte Hornets were busy at the 2024 NBA trade deadline, as they sold off a pair of key pieces in P.J. Washington and Gordon Hayward in an attempt to clear up their salary cap and recoup some future assets. After their latest tough loss of the season on Friday night at the hands of […]

There are over two months of regular season games left, and Dallas Mavericks fans are eager to see how the team will fare. Prior to the trade deadline, the Mavericks were able to acquire Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington and Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, bolstering their frontline. Now, both big men could possibly make […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently made last-minute deals before the trade deadline hit on February 8. By acquiring big man Daniel Gafford and forward PJ Washington, the Mavs will be finishing the season with a much-bolstered frontline. However, by sending away three players in total, Dallas has one more roster spot available. And following the team’s […]

The NBA Trade Deadline has wrapped up and the Dallas Mavericks turned out to be buyers. They got huge deals to get Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington to bolster their frontcourt depth. Now, Jason Kidd can rely on a lot more screen actions, rim protection, and rebounding. No one could be happier with these moves […]

Another domino falls for the Charlotte Hornets. They are moving on from PJ Washington, who signed a three-year, $46.5 million deal over the summer. The Hornets are trading Washington to the Dallas Mavericks for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a first-round draft pick. Washington spent 4 1/2 seasons with the Hornets and averaged 13.6 points […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly acquiring Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Dallas is sending Grant Williams, Seth Curry and a “lightly-protected 2027 first-round pick” to Charlotte, per Wojnarowski. It was later revealed that the pick is top two protected. The Mavericks were linked to […]

One word always comes to mind that accurately depicts the NBA trade deadline. As simple as it is, craziness is the word synonymous with this time of the year in The Association. But the 2023-24 season has a different feel to it, one that has seen more teams hesitant to make big moves contrary to […]

During the offseason, it appeared as though the Dallas Mavericks addressed their need for a power forward by signing 3-and-D player Grant Williams. However, after a scorching start, Williams’ production has tapered off, and as a result, the Mavericks have been forced to rely on Derrick Jones Jr. as the team’s starting four, with Josh […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have already pushed their major chip to the center of the table when they acquired James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers back in late October. It may have taken the Clippers a few games to integrate Harden, and now that they have, they look like one of the most unstoppable teams […]

In less than 24 hours, many teams across the league will look much different due to the moves they make at the NBA trade deadline. Contending teams will increase their championship odds, while those outside of the playoff picture will look to hit the reset button. Already seeing minor trades involving the likes of Monte […]

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the NBA trade deadline linked to multiple players. Kyle Kuzma, Andrew Wiggins, and PJ Washington are among the trade candidates who the Mavs have been connected to in rumors. This year’s trade deadline will be important for Dallas in a number of ways. And no, it will not purely rely […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to be linked to forwards ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins, however, may not be on Dallas’ radar any longer. Sources reportedly told NBA insider Marc Stein that the Mavericks’ interest in the Golden State Warriors forward may be “overstated,” via marcstein.substack.com. Wiggins has previously been mentioned as a […]