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The Philadelphia 76ers (50-26) returned home after their road trip and faced the Dallas Mavericks (37-40) in a nationally televised game. The Sixers snapped their three-game losing streak and won 116-108. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Mavs. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 25 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 8-17 FG shooting Embiid […]

Will the Dallas Mavericks have the next big super team in the NBA? According to Bill Simmons, the answer is yes. Simmons recently predicted that LeBron James and Draymond Green will join Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving with the Mavs at some point down the road, per the Bill Simmons podcast, clip via Kenny Bybee. […]

Kristaps Porzingis is thriving with the Washington Wizards, so much so that NBA fans couldn’t help but troll Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks for not being able to make it work with him. On Tuesday against the Boston Celtics, Porzingis impressed once again as he exploded in the first half. Even better, he drained […]

Jason Kidd and Jaden Hardy, like the rest of the NBA world, couldn’t believe their eyes when Luka Doncic pulled off an insane baseline pass during the Dallas Mavericks-Indiana Pacers game on Monday. For those who missed it, late in the third quarter when Doncic was trapped near the baseline and with two Pacers guarding […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is a huge LeBron James fan, and so when the Los Angeles Lakers star praised him for his insane assist on Monday against the Indiana Pacers, he couldn’t believe it. Late in the third quarter of the eventual 127-104 win, Doncic found himself trapped near the baseline on the right […]

Luka Doncic is a big believer in Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy. The 20-year-old Hardy has taken a noticeably expanded role of late for the Mavs, but for Doncic, he’s long been impressed by the rookie. “Since the beginning of the season, I saw his potential, even in the preseason,” Luka Doncic said of Hardy […]

Preparing to defend an offensive juggernaut like Luka Doncic is always a serious challenge for any opposing coach. Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle was supposed to catch a break from that duty ahead of their home clash against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Mavs superstar was slated to be hit with a suspension […]

Even Luka Doncic himself couldn’t believe his insane pass to Jaden Hardy during the Dallas Mavericks-Indiana Pacers game on Monday. However, Doncic is certain about one thing: it’s one of the best assists he has ever thrown. Doncic admitted as much in his postgame presser following the Mavs’ crucial 127-104 win over the Pacers. The […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is a magician. For those who are doubting that, just look at his latest pass against the Indiana Pacers that shocked even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Late in the third quarter after recovering the ball, Doncic found himself trapped near the sidelines on the right side of the […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving expressed his displeasure over the ongoing blame game in the Big D after Luka Doncic shared his frustration with the team. After the Mavs lost to the Charlotte Hornets for the second straight game on Sunday, Irving was asked once again about Doncic’s recent rant where the Slovenian wonderboy admitted […]

The Dallas Mavericks are completely falling apart, and all eyes are on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Despite being one of the most talented backcourt duos in the NBA, Doncic and Irving haven’t been able to do anything to get Dallas back in the win column, and they reached a new low when they picked […]

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling and in real danger of missing not only the playoffs but even the Play-In tournament; however, Tim Hardaway Jr. made it a point to emphasize that Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Jason Kidd are not the ones to blame for the massive slump. Speaking to reporters on Sunday after the […]

The Charlotte Hornets swept the season series with the Dallas Mavericks after beating them in two straight games, which might be a little surprising to read for some Hornets and Mavs fans. When a team features Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who are two of the league’s best offensive talents, you might be in for […]

Kyrie Irving has nothing but love and support for Luka Doncic after the Dallas Mavericks star showed his frustration on the team this 2022-23 season. When the Mavs lost to the Charlotte Hornets last Friday, Doncic didn’t hold back in expressing his disappointment and sharing that he’s no longer having fun amid their struggles. From […]

Luka Doncic is facing a one-game suspension for an epithet-laced outburst directed towards referees following a non-call in the Dallas Mavericks 110-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Kyrie Irving and Coach Jason Kidd both expressed postgame that they feel the tech wasn’t warranted and hope league rescinds it. If not, Luka is suspended for tomorrow’s […]

When it rains, it pours for Dallas Mavs star Luka Doncic. Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season after arguing a no-call in the third quarter of Dallas’ road game against the New Orleans Hornets. As a result, he will now be suspended for Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers unless the […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic recently admitted to feeling more frustrated this season than ever as he deals with off-the-court issues. In fact, while his personal battles are being held off the court, they’re actually starting to effect both his both and his demeanor on-the-court. For example, during the first quarter of the Mavs’ matchup […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been the subject of many discussions of late. From his chippiness with opposing players to fine-worthy gestures toward referees the superstar guard has been stirring up significant controversy with his antics. Most recently, the 24-year-old raised eyebrows with his post-game comments following Dallas’ loss to the Charlotte Hornets Friday evening. […]

The Kyrie Irving trade hasn’t had the effect that Dallas Mavericks fans would have hoped for. They’ve gone just 7-12 since the enigmatic point guard made his debut and have lost six of their last eight overall. That’s led them to tumble down the standings as they’re now on the fringes of a play-in tournament […]

For the first time in two weeks, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were able to suit up for the Dallas Mavericks at the same time. It did not matter much, though, as the Mavs still suffered a shock defeat at the hands of a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets side on Friday, 117-109. This was an undeniably […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic isn’t a happy camper these days. Already affected by off-court legal battles with his biological mother, the on-court sanctuary that Doncic is supposed to have inside of basketball gyms and NBA arenas has been tainted. Not so much by the arrival of enigmatic star Kyrie Irving, whose mere presence can […]

The Dallas Mavericks are completely falling apart as the 2022-23 regular season comes to a close, and Luka Doncic is not happy about it. The Mavs haven’t been able to figure things out since acquiring Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline, and their latest loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night was the biggest […]

When the Dallas Mavericks drafted Luka Doncic with the third overall pick in 2018, fans knew that they had a generational talent. Doncic’s first couple of seasons validated the hype: he immediately became one of the best players in the league. His preternatural passing sense and insane scoring ability had everyone talking about his ceiling. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are falling apart right in front of our eyes. The front office, sensing a turning point for the team, swung a trade for Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline. Little did they know, though, that the tides would turn the opposite way: Dallas is now out of the Play-In picture. Their last […]

Luka Doncic’s latest statement where he aired his frustration with the Dallas Mavericks sparked a lot of buzz around NBA Twitter, with many believing he’s gone following his revelation. The Mavs star didn’t hold back his thoughts after the team lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, which put them in serious danger of missing […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic didn’t hide his frustration after the Mavs lost a winnable game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. The Mavs really needed the win against the Hornets to stay in contention for a Top 6 seed in the West, but instead, they struggled early, went down by as much as 21 […]

To say that Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks suffered a shock loss at the hands of a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets side on Friday night would be an understatement. The Mavs are in a full-on race for a Play-In spot in the West, and Friday’s matchup against a LaMelo Ball-less Hornets side was supposed to […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd admits his team deserves to be booed by the home fans following their brutal and costly loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. The Hornets were without Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball, but Luka Doncic and the Mavs still ended up losing what many deemed as a winnable contest. […]

Dallas Mavericks fans and haters joined together and piled more misery on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and co. following the Mavs’ embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Hornets, and who can blame them? The Hornets are playing without both Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball, but Dallas still struggled and even went down by as much as […]

The Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving experience has gotten off to a rocky start for the Dallas Mavericks. Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison believes the experiment is destined to work. "I always feel that talent wins out. When they get together, they're going to find chemistry." Nico Harrison speaks on the health of the Mavericks […]

The NBA announced on Friday that Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been fined $35,000 for making an “inappropriate and unprofessional” gesture toward a game official in the waning moments of his team’s hard-fought loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/NRBUx4popD — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) March […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of another year of Luka Doncic dominating the league. Even if he is not in his prime yet, he plays like a top-five or top-seven player in the NBA. Thus, the Mavs front office pulled the trigger and paired him up with one of the most talented players […]

Given the Dallas Mavericks’ precarious position in the Western Conference standings, every win matters to them at the moment. On Wednesday night, it seemed like the Mavs could pull out an all-important victory against the Golden State Warriors, especially after Luka Doncic made his return from a five-game absence. However, as incredibly as Doncic may […]

It’s not a good day for Dallas Mavericks fans, as the team just got victimized by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night, 127-125. If it’s any consolation for Mavs fans, Luka Doncic had a performance in the game that put him on top of another all-time Dallas record list (via ESPN Stats […]

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic is penciled to be the next face of the NBA in the near future. Despite being only 24 years old, Doncic’s all-around skills have been unmatched. Moreover, he also has four All-Star appearances to his name. With a bright future ahead of him, have you ever wondered how an NBA superstar […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting some good news for Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Luka Doncic is returning to the lineup after missing the last five games, according to the Mavs’ official PR. ‘Luka Dončić (left thigh strain) has been upgraded to probable for tonight’s game against the Warriors. Tim Hardaway Jr. (non-Covid […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a tough loss at the hands of a Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies side on Monday night. They have another tough matchup coming up, with a showdown against the defending champs Golden State Warriors slated for Wednesday night. At this point, both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been nursing […]

With a few taunting gestures toward the Dallas Mavericks bench, Dillon Brooks earned himself a suspension on Monday night. The Memphis Grizzlies wing drew a technical foul, his 18th of the season, garnering him his second suspension in the month of March. Brooks threw down a highlight dunk on Maxi Kleber before goading the Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks head into Monday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies looking for a third straight win after previously beating the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers. The most impressive part? They’ve done it without their superstar, who has been battling a thigh injury. That raises the question here: Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? […]