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In his first game back from an ankle sprain, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic went right back to work. Against Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs, the Slovenian sensation unleashed a tip-toe pump fake to shake the guard off. Once free, Doncic knocked down the triple for the Mavs. Doncic seemingly controlled Murray like […]

The MFFL nation rejoiced as Luka Doncic returned to the floor for the Dallas Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday after sitting out the last four games due to an ankle injury. The Slovenian star got to work right away and looked like he didn’t miss a beat, dropping 13 points, five assists […]

The Dallas Mavs are no longer without Luka Doncic as he made his return to the lineup against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. While he is accustomed to throwing flashy passes leading to assists, he was on the receiving end of a Seth Curry behind-the-back pass ending in a dunk. The benefits that the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the main surprise teams in the NBA this season. A key reason for that has been the individual excellence of Luka Doncic. As a result, the Mavs’ former sneaker free agent was a hot commodity among shoe companies before agreeing to a multi-year endorsement deal with Jordan Brand. […]

Did the Dallas Mavericks just steal from the Milwaukee Bucks? The Mavs may have not used a WWE pregame routine, but they welcomed superstar wing Luka Doncic back to the rotation with a playful beatdown in the tunnel all the same: Wecome back, Luka Doncic 😂 📹:@dallasmavs pic.twitter.com/S5vZYnEjqd — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 27, 2019 Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks are planning to bring star forward Luka Doncic back, now expected to play against the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Doncic was listed as questionable prior to Christmas, but the second-year forward is set to return after missing the past four games with an ankle sprain, which he suffered […]

Jordan Brand announced Luka Doncic’s addition to the team over a tweet on Thursday, showcasing the Dallas Mavericks star walking toward the tunnel after a game. The Nike subsidiary addressed rumors of a potential signing with the Jumpman brand with a catchy slogan: “It’s true: Welcome to the family.” Family flies together. #JUMPMAN pic.twitter.com/SnXhgNvk0j — […]

With the 2010’s set to end in just a few days, we enter a new decade of basketball. Players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook dominated the 2010’s, but who will lead the next generation? It’s likely we’ve already seen members of a 2020’s All-Decade Team on the NBA hardwood. Still, […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle shed some hope on Luka Doncic’s possible return from an ankle injury when he claimed that the Slovenian star will be upgraded against the San Antonio Spurs in their scheduled match at the American Airlines Center on Thursday. However, it looks like Doncic’s return to the hardwood will once […]

The Dallas Mavericks have managed to squeeze out a 2-2 record in the absence of Luka Doncic. While the Slovenian star would have loved to play, he expressed his happiness to see Kristaps Porzingis and the rest of the Mavs step up. Doncic is expected to return soon, but he made sure to give credit […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been participating in light drills since injuring his ankle on Dec. 14, but the team has understandably taken a cautious approach with their new franchise player who has missed their last four games. The Mavs, who don’t have a Christmas Day game scheduled, will have a few days to […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic fully participated in practice on Tuesday and could make his return against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle said that “things are looking better and better.” Doncic suffered a sprained ankle during Dallas’ loss to the Miami Heat back […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle suggested on Sunday that star wing Luka Doncic could make his return sometime after Christmas: Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic’s pending return: “The group of games after Christmas is definitely in play, but nothing has been determined yet.” — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 22, 2019 Doncic has not played […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic is on the verge of signing a shoe deal with Jordan Brand. Doncic’s contract with Jordan Brand is expected to be a five-year deal, according to Nick DePaula and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavs’ floor general can earn a signature deal with Jordan Brand through bonus clauses: Doncic’s contract with […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić is reportedly closing in on a lucrative, multi-year endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, according to Shams Charania and Tim Cato of The Athletic. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is closing in on a lucrative multi-year endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, sources tell me and @tim_cato. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December […]

The Dallas Mavericks secured a big win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The Mavs went into the Wells Fargo Center and let it be known that even though they are without franchise superstar Luka Doncic, they’re still a team to be reckoned with. In the three games without Doncic, the Mavs have come away […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic missed his third straight game in the team’s road match against Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Arena on Friday. Still, members of the MFFL were treated to a welcome sight prior to tip-off as their Slovenian sensation was seen performing wind sprints, as seen in a clip from Dallas […]

The NBA’s youth movement may have never been more chock full of talented 20-somethings than in 2019-20. While we can expect the usual names to make the 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago (LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo), one of the more interesting subplots is the fresh faces representing their teams over the weekend. Pascal Siakam […]

The relationship between former teammates Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic is perhaps one of the most endearing narratives in the league today. These two are the best of friends, and despite parting ways this summer, both guys have made an effort to keep their bond as strong as ever. Harris, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, […]

The ongoing bidding war for Luka Doncic’s shoe deal may soon come to an end as an established brand is reportedly close to signing the highly sought after Dallas Mavericks superstar. Will Cain of ESPN recently hinted that the Slovenian sensation will be signing with Jordan Brand. He announced the development by sharing a GIF […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is widely known to be one of the most involved team owners when it comes to his relationship with his Mavs players. So much so, that he is even able to joke around with them during practice. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently caught Cuban kidding around with star Luka Doncic, challenging […]

Mark Cuban knows that Luka Doncic holds the key to the Dallas Mavericks, and making him happy is at the top of his priority list. After all, no owner would want his franchise player to feel unwelcome and unloved. Cuban has been doing that part well over the past two years, but he recently decided […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave an update on Luka Doncic’s ankle injury, comparing it to former Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki’s injury before. Per Brad Towsend of the Dallas Morning News, Cuban has no idea when the Slovenian will return. However, Doncic is already moving about freely with no visible limp. . @mcuban says he […]

The Dallas Mavericks expected star wing Luka Doncic to miss a couple weeks after Doncic sprained his ankle against the Miami Heat on Saturday. Yet, Doncic was already on the court taking jumpers prior to the Mavs’ Wednesday night matchup against the Boston Celtics, which seemingly poses the question about a return well ahead of […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic gave Mavs fans an awful scare when he went down with an ankle injury on Saturday night against the Miami Heat. While subsequent tests revealed that Doncic had only suffered a moderate ankle sprain, he was still expected to miss a couple weeks of action. But Doncic was already on […]

A report out of Slovenia supposedly quoting Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic’s mom as saying the Mavs guard had “another scan” on his ankle and will be out longer is not accurate, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. Doncic suffered a moderate right ankle sprain this past Saturday against the Miami Heat. […]

For those fans hoping to see even more of the Los Angeles Lakers on national television, you’re in luck. Their contest versus the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Dec. 29 has been flexed into the ESPN slot, with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET: NBA announced ESPN has dropped the Pelicans at Warriors game on Friday […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had all the means to keep their NBA-best streak alive and extend it to 19 games against a Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks. Instead, it was the Mavs who pulled off a surprising win and caught the Bucks in a struggle, becoming the first team to snap a winning streak of 15 or […]

Luka Doncic was on Twitter while the Dallas Mavericks were out to snap the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak. He was out of action due to an ankle injury and wasn’t with the Mavs as they visited the Bucks in the Fiserv Forum. With that said, the 20-year-old Slovenian live-tweeted to show his support to […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered a moderate right ankle sprain in the first quarter of the Mavs’ home matchup against the Miami Heat this past Saturday. X-rays on Doncic’s ankle returned negative. Now, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle says Doncic is off crutches and “responding well” to treatment. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said Luka Doncic […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic could be sidelined for a couple of weeks after being diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, leaving Kristaps Porzingis as the team’s primary option. Kristaps knows he’ll have an increased role, but he’s not looking to carry the team. Instead, the Latvian-born big man is hoping to improve his own game, […]

Two of the NBA’s brightest stars will face off on Monday night, well sort of, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are set to host Luka Doncic and the Mavs. Unfortunately, Doncic will be unable to play in this one due to injury. Both players have become essential pieces of their respective organizations, but which […]

It appears that Dallas Mavericks rising star Luka Doncic might be able to make his return to the court sooner than expected. According to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs youngster might be in line to take the floor again soon after Christmas: The right ankle sprain that Doncic suffered Saturday night […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is likely to miss at least a couple of weeks after suffering a moderate ankle sprain during a loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Although Doncic will miss a tough stretch against some top-tier Eastern Conference squads, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports the “Mavs feel they dodged a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic rolled his ankle pretty badly a minute and 40 seconds into their home game against the Miami Heat last night. The reigning Rookie of the Year appeared to be clutching the high area of his ankle, which is normally not a good sign as high ankle sprains tend to sideline […]

The Dallas Mavericks were given the scare of their life on Saturday, with sophomore sensation Luka Doncic rolling his ankle badly in the first quarter of the Mavs’ matchup against the Miami Heat. Dallas failed to hold off a resilient Heat side sans their young superstar, with Miami escaping with a 122-118 overtime victory in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered a right ankle sprain against the Miami Heat on Saturday, putting his status on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks in question. However, while the team is yet to determine the extent of his injury, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle admits he expects his best player to be sidelined. Carlisle […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Saturday night’s game against the Miami Heat after spraining his right ankle in the first quarter and X-rays were negative, per Mavs PR. #Mavericks guard Luka Dončić (right ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game. His X-Rays came back negative. — Mavs PR (@MavsPR) […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic rolled his ankle in the opening quarter of the Mavs’ showdown with the Miami Heat and is now questionable to return. Doncic appeared to hurt his ankle while driving to the basket less than two minutes into the game. He hobbled to the sidelines and dropped to the floor where […]