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The NBA continue to search for ways to spice up the regular season. And in the upcoming campaign, the league will be trialing the In-Season Tournament concept, giving players considerable financial incentive to try their hardest in a slew of more-competitive-than-usual regular season games. The 30 teams in the league will be divided into six […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a slew of smart decisions this offseason. They re-signed Kyrie Irving, acquired Grant Williams in a sign-and-trade, and drafted Dereck Lively II and Olivier Maxence-Prosper as they gear up for a push to make the playoffs after a disconcerting 2022-23 season. But they may not be done reinforcing their Luka Doncic-led […]

It is not hyperbole to say that the future of the Dallas Mavericks greatly hinges on how the 2023-24 season unfolds. At a time where players seemingly have more power than ever before and extended stretches of futility are tolerated less than ever before, this group must take a significant jump up the Western Conference. […]

The NBA better be ready. An improved Luka Doncic is coming to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023-24 season. That is what Doncic’s Slovenian national team trainer, Anze Macek, said as the Mavs star prepares for the FIBA World Cup and the upcoming NBA season. Macek shared that there is not only a “sign of […]

Luka Doncic might be the best thing to happen to the Dallas Mavericks since Dirk Nowitzki. The Slovenian superstar has been one of the best players in the NBA ever since he was drafted by the Mavs. However, title success has eluded Doncic so far in his career. Now, though, Doncic is focusing his efforts […]

The NBA offseason is where players can be seen working the lab for most days. These are all attempts to take a bigger leap ahead of the season. Some stars can be seen playing in pro-ams and for their national teams. Whether it is Eurobasket or the FIBA World Cup, Slovenia has always been a […]

In one of the most anticipated tune-up games in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the Luka Doncic-led Slovenia squad flew to Las Vegas to compete against a loaded Team USA squad. However, Doncic ended up missing that contest due to precautionary reasons after the Dallas Mavericks star suffered a bit of a knock […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic understands that Slovenia needs a lot of work to do in order to compete for the title in the FIBA World Cup. After their performances in a couple of exhibition games against Spain and Team USA, though, the Mavs star believes there are three specific things they need to focus […]

Dallas Mavericks‘ star Luka Doncic has been hard at work balling for Slovenia’s National Team in preparation for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Although his squad took the loss against the United States on Saturday (Doncic DNP), Jordan Brand is still pumping out the colorways for the Jordan Luka 2 ‘Safari’. Check out our Sneakers […]

The USA men’s basketball team will play Slovenia in a FIBA exhibition match on Saturday at 3:30 PM EST. But Slovenia will not have their best player, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić, in Saturday’s matchup. Dončić is sitting out due to an injury he suffered in Friday’s game against Spain, per a tweet from the Slovenija […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic may be even more important to the Slovenian national team than his squad stateside these days, with the do-everything star needing to be at his best on a nightly basis in order to give his chance a team to win. That said, even with the former No. 3 pick […]

Although the early portion of the NBA offseason was filled with rumors, Kyrie Irving likely thought he would stop getting asked about the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, that didn’t stop a young fan from recently asking Irving if he is “going to the Lakers.” Irving didn’t […]

On the surface, the 2023 FIBA World Cup may seem like just a way for players to stay in shape during the NBA offseason, but make no mistake, this matters to the athletes representing their respective nations on the global stage. Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic took great pride when he led his native Slovenia to […]

The AT&T Center, and really the whole basketball world, was going to be filled with anticipation for the NBA debut of Victor Wembanyama regardless of his opponent. But the hype will enter a new stratopsere with the breaking news that the French phenom will battle one of the most electrifying players in the game. “Victor […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson believes that Stephen Curry does workouts that most NBA players can’t even fathom. He mentions an example of a workout between Stephen Curry and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, and how the Mavs star looked absolutely listless, reports Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. Paul George: […]

The Denver Nuggets and Team Slovenia have been handed a major blow. Vlatko Cancar, one of the team’s more important players heading into the FIBA World Cup, suffered a torn ACL Friday during a warm-up game against Greece. Via Mike Singer: “Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic showed his love and support for Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar, who suffered a rather concerning knee injury amid Slovenia’s preparation for the FIBA World Cup. On Friday during their exhibition game against Greece, Cancar went up for a dunk with two Greek defenders trying to stop him. However, that […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Slovenia national team dodged a bullet after it appeared that Luka Doncic suffered an injury. Luka Doncic left Slovenia’s game with Greece in the FIBA World Cup early after he banged knees with an opposing player. The Mavs star appeared to be in pain, but multiple reports indicate that he […]

The FIBA World Cup is back this summer and many stars from the NBA are preparing to represent their country on the world’s stage. There are a handful of top talents who elect not to play in such international events due to concerns of injury, but these thoughts have not stopped Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka […]

It truly is shaping up to be a big season for the Dallas Mavericks in 2023-24, as the team seeks to bounce back from their terrible 38-44 season. And indeed, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving appear to have the reinforcements they will need to lift the Mavs back into playoff contention, given their eventful offseason. […]

Luka Doncic went viral on Wednesday for a filthy stare down bucket for Slovenia against Greece in a friendly. Kyrie Irving took to Instagram in response, hyping up Luka Doncic and giving Mavs fans something to look forward to in advance. "Stare down type crazy Luka Doncic lol I love the energy." Kyrie Irving was […]

Trade talks dominate every NBA offseason, and this summer has been no different. We have already seen the likes of Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis and Chris Paul traded. By the start of training camp at the end of September, we could see Damian Lillard and James Harden on new teams as well. Both Lillard and […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving raised eyebrows during the NBA Trade Deadline. A lot of fans were unsure of the production that Uncle Drew would bring to the squad. Moreover, his fit with Luka Doncic was also an issue as they are both ball-heavy guards that operate a lot in isolation plays. The […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been focusing on his strength and conditioning this offseason, and by the looks of it, his work is paying off. In an exhibition game as part of their preparation for the FIBA World Cup, Doncic and the Slovenian national team played Greece on Wednesday. While it’s a friendly, the […]

Luka Doncic’s former coach, Rick Carlisle — who coaches the Indiana Pacers now — predicted the Dallas Mavericks guard will win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award this season. Via Sports Illustrated: “I’m sure he’s doing all the right things for him,” Carlisle said. “He’s been on the cusp of being the best player in […]

While he may be outspoken at times and not afraid to share his opinions on social media, Kyrie Irving has proven to be one of the best guards of his generation. An eight-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA performer, the current Dallas Mavericks star has played with a ton of superstars through the years, including LeBron […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been trying to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. this offseason as they look to bolster other areas of the team. However, even if they fail to move him, it won’t be a bad result for the Luka Doncic-led roster. Hardaway Jr. has actually been a productive member of the Mavs and a […]

Clint Capela is still hearing his name in trade rumors, with some linking him to the Dallas Mavericks. Nothing has solidly formed on that front, but soccer fan Luka Doncic can still appreciate the Atlanta Hawks big man’s fandom of the said sport. Here’s Capela showing off his skills on the pitch. Clint Capela spending […]

Luka Doncic is fully focused on the team he is playing for right now, and that is the Slovenia national team not the Dallas Mavericks. The FIBA World Cup tips-off in less than a month in the Philippines, so his attention is with his country. He did briefly share his insights on the Mavs’ busy […]

The FIBA World Cup is set to take place next month and will be held across three countries: Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. While Team USA has a roster full of NBA players set to compete, the rest of the field is full of NBA players suiting up for their home country. One of those […]

After a failed 2022-23 season that saw the Dallas Mavericks fall out of playoff contention, there have been plenty of questions whether the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing will work. Clearly, the Mavs feel it will after extending Kyrie to a three-year, $126 million deal. However, it’s actually hard to believe until they produce some results. […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been named the team captain of Slovenia for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Doncic will lead the Slovenian squad that will travel to Okinawa for the group stages of the international meet from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. This sure is a well-deserved […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is the creme de la creme in the NBA. Seriously. But like friend Nikola Jokic, the international star that just led the Denver Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history, being one of the most talented players in the world doesn’t mean he’s one of the best athletes. […]

The FIBA World Cup is set to tip-off next month and for the first time the event will be hosted by three different countries; Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. The tournament has major implications in that it will serve as a qualifier for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Plenty of NBA players with foreign nationalities are […]

The last time Dallas Mavericks fans saw Luka Doncic in action, it was during the team’s embarrassing, if smart, decision to punt a late-season game against the Chicago Bulls to secure better odds to keep their first-round pick. (Their gambit ended up working.) But the Mavs faithful shouldn’t have to wait too long to see […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been a rousing success. They were able to offload Davis Bertans’ contract on draft night and still land the prospect of their desires in Duke’s Dereck Lively II in the process. The Mavs then used the trade exception acquired from offloading Bertans in a deal with the Sacramento Kings that […]

Although they are just a little over a year removed from a momentous run to the Western Conference Finals, this offseason felt like the Dallas Mavericks were starting over in many ways. A miserable 2022-23 season brought to light some of the team’s underlying deficiencies and forced Mavs brass to significantly change the roster. They […]

Luka Doncic is one of the 10 best players in the NBA at the moment. That much is clear. But the Dallas Mavericks certainly believe that the Slovenian wunderkind is capable of ascending to an even higher level — if only he dedicates himself to his craft more rigidly than he ever has in his […]

Grant Williams has an ongoing beef with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, which is why he loves the fact that the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic have a rivalry with the Arizona franchise and their young superstar. The 24-year-old Williams recently admitted that Booker is someone who always talks trash to him whenever they face […]