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The Dallas Mavericks lost starting center Dwight Powell to a right Achilles injury early in their Tuesday showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury of the Mavs big man is expected to be severe, though he is yet to have an MRI on Wednesday to confirm the severity of the issue. Powell’s injury occurred […]

On Wednesday’s showdown against the Dallas Mavericks, reigning Finals MVP and Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard made a ridiculous dunk over Luka Doncic. At the 5:42 mark of the second quarter of the Clippers’ road game versus the Mavs, Patrick Beverley threw a perfect pass to Kawhi Leonard while in transition. Leonard used his […]

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III has heard the noise surrounding the organization and its many regrets of passing on drafting Luka Doncic, who was selected a spot after him. Fans have lamented the front office’s decision to draft Bagley instead, as well as criticized, theorized, and reproached the Kings brass’ thinking — a mistake […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has nothing but praise for Luka Doncic. After the Dallas Mavericks star scored 35 points in a win over Portland on Friday night, Lillard said during his postgame interview Doncic is “arguably” the MVP. Lillard stated because “his team is winning and he is dominating game after game.” […]

Dallas Mavericks sophomore sensation Luka Doncic has emerged as one of the top vote-getters in this season’s edition of the All-Star game. As of writing, the Mavs star is a close second to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for the most number of votes for both the East and the West. Recently, Doncic opened […]

Carmelo Anthony had another impressive showing for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, as the veteran logged 22 points (on 8-of-16 from the field, 5-of-6 from the line), a three-pointer, and five rebounds against the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony has been a breath of fresh air for the Blazers since he joined the squad a couple […]

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the NBA’s elite superstars in second-year player Luka Doncic. He has had a massive season so far and even Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has recognized it. Anthony also hopes that the Mavs fans appreciate what they have in Doncic. In a quote shared by Dorothy Gentry of […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is mature beyond his years, and it never ceases to amaze Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. The 20-year-old Slovenian once again came up big in the Mavs’ 120-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center on Friday, notching another near triple-double of 35 points, eight rebounds […]

Prior to the 2018 NBA Draft, Luka Doncic’s stock consistently rose as he made waves with Real Madrid in what would be his last season with the Spanish supergiant. The Sacramento Kings visited him in Madrid, even bringing in the owner, Vivek Ranadive, to witness his play. In retrospect, the Dallas Mavericks star thought he […]

Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac was not the biggest fan of head coach Dave Joerger, but even the slightest nudge pushed Joerger to the doghouse. At some point during the 2018-19 season, Joerger had told Divac he had an ace in the hole that could change the scope of the franchise. According to Sam […]

Vlade Divac watched Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic post a triple-double against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, scoring 25 points while adding 17 assists and 15 rebounds. The performance also served as a reminder of something frequently discussed in NBA circles in recent years: Vlade Divac should not be allowed to continue as general […]

With the Sacramento Kings facing off against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, the matchup carries just a little bit of extra weight. Only time will tell if Sacramento ends up regretting their 2018 draft pick in Marvin Bagley III as they passed on Luka Doncic. But, according to this one fan at the game, there’s […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson will make his NBA regular season debut on Jan. 22 against the San Antonio Spurs, a date Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has been looking forward to. Gentry says the NBA needs Williamson and that the high-flyer is kind of like Dallas Mavericks second-year star Luka Doncic: “I think […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been avidly compared to draftmate Luka Doncic throughout their brief NBA careers, a trend that’s unlikely to stop anytime soon. The Dallas Mavericks guard, drafted No. 3 overall in 2018, has his team riding high to the sixth spot in the West, only a year after the organization decided […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has the privilege of being around the Luka Doncic experience on a daily basis. Being with him everyday in practice, at courtside during games, or even during film sessions, the NBA champion coach has a first-hand account of what it’s like to be around such a budding generational talent […]

Following a 124-97 stomping at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sung praise for Luka Doncic, hailing him as the next Larry Bird. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle nodded but warned he’d stay away from comparisons to allow his cornerstone player to develop into his own. “That’s all legitimate,” […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, one of the most decorated players and coaches in NBA history, believes that Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks will be a cornerstone of the league for man years to come, according to a Tweet from Nick Friedell of ESPN. Kerr on Luka: “He’s going to be one […]

Dallas Mavericks budding superstar Luka Doncic treated his Mavs teammates by setting up an advanced private screening of cop action comedy “Bad Boys for Life.” The upcoming film is the third installment of the famed Bad Boyz franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. It seems that the Mavs squad have been bonding over movies, […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic has been frustrated with the way he’s been officiated lately. The Mavs star is getting to the line 9.2 times per season in his second year in the league, but even that isn’t enough in the eyes of head coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle has talked to the NBA how Doncic […]

The NBA regular season is a roller coaster of ups and downs for many organizations, and the same can be said for players’ individual performances. As statistics inevitably fluctuate over the course of 82 games, NBA 2K consistently updates the athletes’ overall ratings. This has been a staple of the video game series for quite […]

It was a frustrating first half for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Lakers. So frustrating in fact that the Mavs star decided to take it out on his jersey. Luka nearly ripped his jersey in half, then kept playing 😅 pic.twitter.com/HcooSDmM6q — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 11, 2020 Down 19 points […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic downplayed comparisons to LeBron James, despite going toe-to-toe against him in the fan voting for the upcoming 2020 NBA All-Star Game. The reigning Rookie of the Year is also among the early shortlist of candidates for the Most Valuable Player award, but Doncic recognizes he’s yet to carve the imprint […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was taken aback when Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant began speaking to him in Slovenian during the Mavs’ 108-95 loss to the Lakers on Dec. 29. However, Luka Doncic was not willing to relay Bryant’s message during an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols: Surprised Luka Doncic has been able […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic has put the basketball-watching world on notice in his second season in the NBA. Whereas he may have starred around the world previously before he came to the United States, what he has done as a 20-year-old has drawn the attention of some of the game’s premier legends, including Jerry […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA despite being only a second-year pro. Like LeBron James, the Mavs’ floor general has become must-see television with his crafty play. Doncic, who has gone head to head with James this season when the Mavs and Lakers have played, says he […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has leapfrogged the previous top vote-getters in the second return of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game voting, moving ahead of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks second-year guard Luka Doncic. James amassed 3,359,871 votes, more than 100,000 more than reigning MVP Antetokounmpo and 80,000 more than Doncic, […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets featured in one of, if not the most thrilling contest on Wednesday night. It was the Nuggets that emerged victorious in the tightly-contested matchup, 107-106, as they held off a formidable challenge from the Mavs. Following the contest, Dallas rising star Luka Doncic and Denver forward Juan Hernangomez […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a bitter defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, losing 107-107 through Nikola Jokic’s clutch shot in the dying seconds. Luka Doncic did all he could to push the Mavs past the visitors, but his near triple-double game went for naught. Unsurprisingly, the press tried to get Doncic’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a 23-13 start to the 2019-20 year with MVP candidate Luka Doncic leading the way. With those wins — and magnificent outings from Doncic — comes increased attention to the team, which has resulted in them getting multiple appearances on ESPN. During Wednesday’s broadcast versus the Denver Nuggets, […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen thinks the Dallas Mavericks are title contenders, thanks to Mavs superstar and MVP candidate Luka Doncic. “I think it’s realistic for him right now,” Pippen said of Doncic, who has firmly entrenched himself as an MVP candidate over the first two-plus months of the season […]

Pressure is something Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic doesn’t feel anymore. The Mavs’ floor general, who is already one of the best players in the NBA despite being only a second-year pro, has been playing high-level basketball since he was 14, so pressure doesn’t faze him. .@luka7doncic isn't phased by the pressure. (via @Rachel__Nichols) pic.twitter.com/znZ583pDBH […]

Luka Doncic is a star. Kristaps Porzingis has shown glimpses of stardom. Together, they give the Dallas Mavericks a younger version of the NBA’s best star duo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Bold? Yep, but there are so many similarities between these players. What can’t Doncic do? He’s a point forward who usually brings the […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is only in his second season in the NBA, but he’s already getting comfortable with trash talking. The Slovenian-born star posted his ninth 30-point triple-double of this season in Monday night’s victory over the Bulls, and he talked a little smack a long the way. Doncic scored 21 of his […]

The league has extended an invitation to Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young to participate in the 2020 NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest. Young plans to accept this invitation while Doncic is still deliberating, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The two players, forever linked as top-five members of […]

Mavs forward Luka Doncic had an impressive outing against the Bulls on Monday night. The Slovenian-born star logged 34 minutes, finishing with his ninth 30-point triple-double of this season. It’s an impressive feat, but Doncic isn’t letting the numbers go to his head. Via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: “I don’t mind, but [it’s] just stats. I […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen offered his observation of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. For the coach, the Slovenian sensation carrying the Mavs is a football linebacker playing the point guard spot. “They have a dominant ballhandler (in Luka Doncic). To me, he’s a linebacker playing point guard and he’s able to get by […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic let Chicago Bulls swingman Shaq Harrison know how many points he has scored for the Mavs at the end of the third quarter of their Monday night showdown. Harrison looked like he was talking to the referees, complaining about Doncic’s style of play. The Mavs star noticed this and let […]

In Monday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic became just the third player since the NBA-ABA merger to notch four straight 30-10-5 games. Doncic finished with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. He joins Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant as the only three players to post similar numbers in four […]

The Chicago Bulls will try to shake off a three-game skid against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, as point guard Kris Dunn and head coach Jim Boylen are aware of his ascent as one of the NBA’s biggest stars. Doncic has quickly emerged from Rookie of the Year winner to one of […]