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Luka Doncic and TJ Warren know that Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has established himself as one of the best guards in the NBA today. However, there’s no denying that his individual brilliance has done little to improve the stature of the Suns as an organization since his arrival. To be fair to Booker, it […]

The Houston Rockets outscored the Dallas Mavericks by 11 points in the pivotal fourth quarter on Thursday.  That difference ultimately led to a hard-fought 153-149 overtime victory in favor of the Rockets. Following the game, both Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle and superstar Luka Doncic were quick to take ownership for their team’s opening defeat. […]

As the 2019-20 NBA season restarts in Orlando, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden likes his team’s chances in the coming postseason. James Harden didn’t quite go full Joe Namath and guarantee that the Houston Rockets would leave Disney World as NBA champions, but he delivered a bold prediction to Rockets fans. When asked what he’d […]

A 16-year-old from France is already garnering a reputations as a “unicorn,” and he could be the next big thing in the NBA in a few years. Victor Wembanyama is a 7-foot-3 stretch big who has drawn comparisons to Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis and Rudy Gobert. Wembanyama has built his own hype machine since playing […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic almost got his head clobbered by an automated rail camera during the Mavs’ recent scrimmage game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Doncic himself came across the clip on social media. The Slovenian national could not help but compare himself to Neo of “The Matrix” as he impressively dodged the […]

It was another close call for Luka Doncic as the Dallas Mavericks forward got into another mishap after tripping on a mop. In their scrimmage against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Doncic almost suffered a potential injury after tripping on a mop. Safe to say that it wasn’t Doncic’s day. Luka Doncic almost gets tripped […]

After trying to save the ball, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic almost got hit by the sideline camera. Good thing that the Mavs phenom had lightning-quick reflexes. Check the clip below to see how close the call was. The camera wasn’t slowing down at any rate. Fortunately, Doncic saw the speeding camera from his peripheral […]

It seems that the four-month layoff wasn’t too bad for reigning ROTY Luka Doncic. After an impressive win against the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks star guard dropped a 20-11-9 game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Though the Mavericks lost that second scrimmage against the Pacers, that doesn’t change the team’s […]

There have been whispers that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is among the players being considered to bag the Most Improved Player award. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle is aware of these talks, but he noted that the race is a bit crowded. Per Eddie Sefko of mavs.com, Carlisle doesn’t seem too optimistic that Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a rocky start in the NBA Bubble in Orlando. After an impressive win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Mavs earlier today lost to the Indiana Pacers tallying a 1-1 scrimmage record heading into the seeding games later this week. Mavs superstar Luka Doncic feels that this will be […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic sent Mavs fans to the edge of their seats during his team’s scrimmage game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Thankfully, the Slovenian appears to be fine after leaving the game with what was initially perceived as a potential leg injury. Doncic himself provided an update on his status, […]

With the NBA becoming more guard-oriented, there’s no doubt that guards play an even more critical role today. They are usually tasked to orchestrate the offense and to breakdown defenses while also acting as a reliable scorer for the team. That’s why today we’re going to discuss the Top 10 international guards today. Because the […]

The Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic and Boban Marjanovic, have had quite a bit of fun during practices at the NBA “bubble” in Orlando. Bobi has been at the center of much of the Mavs’ goofiness in Orlando — from his socially-distanced “Bobi and Tobi” reunion to playing one-on-one with Luka. With that said, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is making the most of his free time while quarantined inside the Disney World bubble. The Mavs star’s current hobby of choice involves trolling his own followers on Instagram. The Mavs guard recently posted a poolside photo via his Instagram stories and tagged the location as the French Polynesian paradise […]

While the NBA has only been off of our televisions for four and a half months, it feels as if the league has been on hiatus for years. With that hiatus, many casual NBA fans have forgotten about the 2019-20 NBA MVP race, which the NBA has recently decided will only be determined by games […]

The 2018-19 season marked a passing of the torch for the Dallas Mavericks. While Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki was in the midst of a farewell tour, Luka Doncic was just beginning to stake his claim as the next face of the franchise. The two have different styles of leadership. But Mavs guard J.J. Barea said […]

JJ Barea of the Mavs knows the NBA return is fast approaching and that everybody is gearing up for the “bubble” games in Disney World Complex in Orlando. Led by super sophomore Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks could emerge as one of the surprise teams in this year’s playoffs. As good as he’s been the […]

On ESPN’s “The Jump,” NBA analyst Paul Pierce offered up another one of his famous hot takes, calling Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic “the most talented player in the NBA.” Not surprisingly, Pierce’s proclamation has been met with some pretty firm kickback, just like pretty much everything he says these days. To be fair to Pierce, […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic has surprised some fans around the league since breaking into the NBA as the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Perhaps what has been more striking is that the Slovenian wonder has gone from Rookie of the Year to MVP candidate for the Mavs in the span of […]

Another day, another trick shot from Mavs star Luka Doncic. However, this time, we have some footage of Doncic getting humbled by a Dallas coach. Take a look: Luka drills ANOTHER trick shot but then goes 1-1 vs coach 😳 @luka7doncic (via @think2win, @jjbareapr) pic.twitter.com/ZPc3yaZ01I — Overtime (@overtime) July 15, 2020 It’s about time someone […]

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic has made at least one significant change to his game during the season’s extended hiatus. The Mavs big man took the court in the Orlando bubble to practice with his teammates on Sunday, donning a black shooting sleeve on his left arm. When asked what inspired the adoption of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially gotten their preparations for the NBA restart underway, with the team now entering the Disney World bubble. The Mavs appear to be in high spirits, and a recent clip of Luka Doncic taking on Boban Marjanovic on a game of one-on-one is testament to this fact. The NBA’s official Twitter […]

It’s safe to assume that the center of Luka Doncic’s life is basketball. After all, he’s been a pro baller since he was 13-years-old. However, the Dallas Mavericks star is not just a great baller. He’s also an avid fisherman with pretty lofty ambitions. Per Doyle Rader of SB Nation, Doncic shared that fishing is […]

Some NBA players participating in the restart might feel out of their element in Orlando, but not Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. The Mavs’ second-year phenom compared the “bubble” atmosphere to playing in the European championship, with teams sharing hotels and constantly in close proximity. Luka on the vibe of living in the bubble: "For […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis will be making their playoff debuts at Disney World once the eight seeding games end. Mavs veteran JJ Barea, who has played in a bevy of postseason matches, has some advice for the two stars. Barea on his playoff advice to Luka, KP and the Mavs' playoff […]

Luka Doncic, the Wonder Boy of the Mavs, has been in the league less than two full seasons, yet he is already widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. In his second season, with only one major addition to the roster (Kristaps Porzingis), Doncic has transformed the Mavs from a middling, […]

Many remember how inseparable Tobias Harris and his longtime friend Boban Marjanovic used to be during their time with the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Unfortunately, their time together came to a close when Marjanovic left the Sixers and signed with the Dallas Mavericks, soon finding a friend in a fellow European […]

Just like the rest of us, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has spent a lot of time under self-quarantine as well. But unlike the rest of us, Mahomes just recently got half a billion dollars richer. But might there be an NBA player that’s cut from the same superstar cloth as Mahomes? The big […]

Pat Mahomes became the richest athlete in American sports on Monday when the Kansas City Chiefs tendered a 10-year, $450 million offer to secure him as their quarterback well into the next decade. Yet one can’t help but wonder if there was an NBA player worthy of such a contract, who would it be? Long […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a record-setting deal on Monday, one which NBA stars Trae Young and Luka Doncic took notice of. Mahomes’ deal could actually surpass half a billion dollars. With that said, Young is looking forward to the Super Bowl-winning quarterback picking up the check next time they eat together, […]

The NBA is beaming with young talent, from blazing fast speed demons like De’Aaron Fox to deadeye shooters like Jamal Murray, to high-flying studs like Zion Williamson. All three of these players have one thing in common — they’re all promising, budding stars under 24 years of age. Here at ClutchPoints, we’ll give you the […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic has already become one of the best players in the NBA in just his second season in the league. Is it possible his success stems from a connection with an ethereal force? The Mavs posted a clip of Luka Doncic showing off his baton skills, using graphics to make it […]

Where were you when you found out that the NBA season had been suspended? The news certainly hit us all like a freight train. It all happened so fast that we didn’t know if it was true or if it really meant what we understood it to mean. Like some of you, I was still […]

During a conference call with Dallas Mavericks reporters on Friday, Mavs superstar Luka Doncic said he never considered dropping out of the “bubble” games. Numerous players in the NBA have decided to not play in Orlando due to health concerns. While Doncic understands why some guys are hesitant to suit up, the new Mavs franchise […]

Despite not being able to play for months due to the NBA hiatus, Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis believes his chemistry with Mavs superstar Luka Doncic didn’t take a step back. While speaking to Mavs reporters during a conference call on Friday, Porzingis said his rapport with Doncic will only grow moving forward as they […]

With the NBA set to resume its 2019-20 season on June 30, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is preparing his mind and body before entering the bubble with the Mavs at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Although the Mavs’ 21-year-old Croatian stud is excited about the prospect of finishing out the season, he also opened […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic says he’s in good shape and will get into even better shape before the Orlando games start on July 30. Doncic’s Slovenian trainer, Jure Drakslar, already cleared up his “out of shape” comment that wasn’t translated correctly, and now Doncic is basically doing the same thing. luka: "i am in good […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic is undoubtedly one of the most exciting young stars in the NBA right now. With his terrific all-around game, it’s no surprise that Doncic has caught the eye of a lot of people and one of them is two-time NBA champion Bill Walton. “One of the things I enjoy about […]

Looks like Courtney Lee’s time in Dallas isn’t over just yet. Lee suffered a season-ending calf injury in what was described as a “freak accident” by ESPN’s Tim McMahon. After his confirmed shutdown, it appeared as though the Mavericks were moving on from the the veteran guard to sign someone who can contribute for their […]