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Several teams have expressed interest in acquiring Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers following the Damian Lillard blockbuster that sent the seven-time All-Star to the Milwaukee Bucks. One team that emerged as a potential suitor is the Dallas Mavericks. There were several players who moved addresses during Wednesday’s blockbuster deal that finally ended the […]

The Dallas Mavericks 2023-24 NBA season is almost here. As the Mavs enter training camp ahead of the new campaign, the team has a lot of questions to answer if it hopes to atone for last season’s playoff-missing debacle. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving again taking the court together soon, here are the three […]

Dallas Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have high expectations for the 2023-24 season after missing the postseason last year. Doncic believes the Mavs will perform “way better” with Irving set to begin the season in Dallas, rather than joining the team mid-season via trade which was the case in 2022-23. Irving is also […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to bounce back following a forgettable 2023-24 season. When Dallas acquired Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets prior to the trade deadline, they had aspirations of making a deep playoff run. Instead, the Mavs failed to even reach the playoffs. Luka Doncic believes his chemistry with Irving will improve this […]

Long-time Dallas Mavericks athletics trainer Casey Smith will have reduced interaction with Luka Doncic and his teammates this season. Mavericks GM Nico Harrison informed Smith he will have a broader role in the 2023-24 NBA campaign, per The Athletic’s Tim Cato. Casey Smith’s expanded role with the Mavericks franchise means Doncic won’t see him in […]

As the NBA continues raking in revenue, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is on the verge of a truly historic and mind-boggling payday. Don’t worry, Mavs fans. Barring a trade request, Doncic isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Slovenian sensation is only about to begin the second season of the five-year, $215 million designated rookie […]

The Dallas Mavericks are ecstatic with Luka Doncic’s career thus far, especially in regards to the buzz he creates around the team and the joy of watching him on the court. The Mavs have yet to win a title with Doncic as their lead player, but he has maintained plenty of admiration around the NBA. […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic is becoming an international basketball icon, from his home country of Slovenia to the United States and Asian countries. Doncic and the Mavs are set to begin the season on October 25 against the Victor Wembanyama-led Spurs. A key Mavericks coach dropped a five-word Kyrie Irving warning designed to put the […]

The Mavs are coming off of a disappointing season that included plenty of ‘Luka Magic’ but no playoff appearance. Head Coach Jason Kidd did his best to maximize the considerable talents of controversial star point guard Kyrie Irving, but it didn’t quite work out for the Luka Doncic-led Western Conference team. The Mavs signed a […]

After reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022, the Dallas Mavericks took a major regression the following year and completely missed the 2023 NBA playoffs. A lot of factors went into why the Mavs failed to capitalize on what should have been a step forward. Dallas never really recovered from Jalen Brunson’s departure in free […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo loves his former head coach Jason Kidd. The Bucks star went to bat for Kidd when his coaching seat became as hot as an incinerator, and Antetokounmpo defended Kidd multiple times after the Bucks decided to let him go for good. Even five years after the […]

The Atlanta Hawks are seeking their first championship since 1958, which is their only ring in the franchise’s history. The Hawks have produced a bevy of iconic players from various eras, but it is curious to know which of these individuals were actually drafted by their organization. Ironically, some names like Dominque Wilkins or Trae […]

The 2021-22 season proved to be a massive step in the right direction for the Dallas Mavericks. They made it to the Western Conference Finals in Jason Kidd’s first season as the head coach and won 52 games, their most since the 2010-11 campaign. Disappointment and frustration surrounded the organization this past season though, as […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks helped lead his home country of Slovenia to a win over Italy in the FIBA World Cup on Saturday. Doncic scored 29 points in just over 37 minutes for his home country in a close 89-85 win. He stuffed the stat sheet with 10  rebounds and eight assists. Prior […]

Luka Doncic’s nagging left thigh injury just won’t go away. As the Dallas Mavericks superstar finished up FIBA World Cup action with his native Slovenia, though, Doncic knew he doesn’t have much time to get fully healthy. “I do not know what to say. It’s not okay,” he said of his left leg injury following […]

Dallas Mavericks and Slovenian star Luka Doncic let his temper get the best of him again during the FIBA World Cup. Doncic has struggled throughout his career with letting his emotions get out of control, and the FIBA World Cup was no different. This cost him and the Slovenian team during Wednesday’s quarterfinal loss to […]

With Team Canada needing to overcome Luka Doncic and Slovenia to continue their path in winning the coveted gold medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, a herculean effort was needed from the team’s top guys, such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks. Gilgeous-Alexander, the talented combo guard who made First Team All-NBA last season, […]

The FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game between Canada and Slovenia saw tempers flare up between two NBA players. Canadian defender Dillon Brooks was tasked with the unenviable task of defending Slovenian star Luka Doncic. Brooks did well against Doncic, playing with a physicality that frustrated Doncic. That physicality rubbed off on the other Canadian players, […]

The FIBA World Cup is down to the final four teams in the United States, Canada, Germany and Serbia. Team USA will square off against Germany and Canada will face Serbia with each of the four teams vying for a spot in the gold medal game. In Canada’s case, they got to the semifinals by […]

The NBA draft can make or break a franchise, with teams’ ability to both capitalize on their high draft picks, and to find diamonds in the rough further down the draft board, pivotal in their subsequent success – or lack thereof. The Mavericks’ ability to be continually competitive since the turn of the century can […]

With the semi-finals set for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, let’s not forget the 5 to 8 classification bracket that will take over Thursday’s slate of games, which includes a showdown between Lithuania and Slovenia. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Lithuania-Slovenia prediction and pick. Lithuania bowed out of the tournament following […]

Luka Doncic and the Slovenia team fell to Canada in the Quarterfinals at the FIBA World Cup Wednesday. Doncic was ejected during the 100-89 loss in the fourth quarter after receiving his second technical foul. Along with Doncic, Canada star Dillon Brooks was also ejected during the fourth quarter for taunting. Though both Doncic and […]

For the first time ever, Canada is through to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup, where they will face Serbia. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the star of the show Wednesday in the quarters against Luka Doncic and Slovenia, showing out for 31 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. In the process, he made history, becoming […]

Luka Doncic and Slovenia are out of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and Dillon Brooks is moving on with Canada. The two NBA players did battle all game and both earned ejections in the fourth quarter of Canada’s 100-89 victory. After the game, though, the Dallas Mavericks superstar had big praise for the new Houston […]

In what was sure to be a heated matchup between Luka Doncic’s Slovenia and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Canada in the quarterfinal of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, it was Doncic who fell prey to his usual habits. With the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic routinely loses his cool whenever the whistle doesn’t go his way, and that’s exactly […]

The quarter-finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup are in full swing as Canada battles Slovenia for the right to set a date with Serbia in the semi-finals. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Canada-Slovenia prediction and pick. Canada pulled out an inspirational comeback win over Spain to book their ticket to […]

After the Dallas Mavericks’ disappointing 2022 season, Luka Doncic spent most of the summer back home in Slovenia. He rested and recovered from the strain of the season, but he also used the long offseason to transform his body. Mike Tobey is an American-born naturalized Slovenian who has shared the floor with Doncic on the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic may be one of the most well-liked players of his generation, but some of his NBA counterparts may not feel the same way. New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin dished out an opinion on Doncic that will have Mavs fans up in arms. Toppin recently called into the Run Your […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic pulled a fast one on his Mavs teammate Josh Green during the Slovenia versus Australia matchup in the FIBA World Cup on Friday. Green attacked the rim, but Doncic met him up high and rejected him, reports The Dallas Morning News’ SportsDay Staff. Doncic finished with 20 points, seven rebounds […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is not phased by personal accomplishments. Doncic is currently taking part in the FIBA World Cup as part of the Slovenian National Team, and the Mavs star has narrowly missed out on recording the first triple-double in FIBA World Cup history multiple times over the last week. However, Doncic apparently […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is continuing to amaze fans with an array of trick shots. The Mavs star is currently overseas competing in the FIBA World Cup, and just days after hitting an impressive shot in practice, it seems Doncic has once again pulled a rabbit out of the hat. In a video […]

We are back with another prediction as we move on to the second round of group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. This should be a good one as Australia and Slovenia square off for a rematch of the Tokyo 2020 Bronze medal game to open the second round of group play. Check out […]

It sure looks like Dallas Mavericks star  Luka Doncic is excited for their scheduled preseason showdown with his former team, Real Madrid. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Mavs will be playing a preseason game against the reigning EuroLeague champions on October 10th in Madrid. While it’s historic since it marks 35 years since […]

Tuesday, October 10th will bring back some memories for Luka Doncic. Per NBA Communications, The Dallas Mavericks will face reigning EuroLeague champions Real Madrid in preseason action in Spain, the same team that Luka starred for before taking his talents to the Association. Doncic played for Madrid from 2015-18. He was then selected third overall […]

The 2022-23 NBA season did not end the way the Dallas Mavericks anticipated when the year began. Just after they had reached the Western Conference Finals, the Mavs were unable to make it back to the playoffs, casting a lot of doubt on what their future looks like with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have a growing rivalry. Earlier this season, Suns guard Devin Booker and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic were involved in a face-to-face trash-talking session late in a game Phoenix won on the road March 5. Earlier this week, an audio clip from what Booker and Doncic said to each other […]

It is the offseason in the NBA but the work doesn’t stop for Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, who is in Japan to lead Slovenia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Doncic, as expected, has been dominating on the court for Slovenia. When there are no games, Doncic apparently busies himself in blowing his team’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the way, are a really good team. However, three-time NBA champion and former Coach of the Year Byron Scott doesn’t think the Mavs will be a force in the West. Maybe the Mavs can become playoff contenders with all the talent they have, but Scott […]

Luka Doncic has carried over his basketball wizardry all the way to Okinawa, Japan, with Slovenia close to booking a ticket to the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup thanks in large part to the Dallas Mavericks star’s exploits on the court. Through two games, Doncic has averaged 35.5 points, showing that his […]