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The Dallas Mavericks got franchise star Luka Doncic in a trade for Trae Young back in 2019. The Mavs have since gone on to enjoy playoff runs and unforgettable moments with the Slovenian hoops star, who has garnered plenty of respect from league veterans. The Mavericks’ guard AJ Lawson got real on what it’s been […]

AJ Lawson could play a big role for the Dallas Mavericks moving forward. Lawson has appeared in just two games for the Mavs so far during the 2023-24 season. He played well in Saturday’s affair against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 12 points in 19 minutes. At Monday’s practice, Lawson revealed how superstars Kyrie Irving […]

The Dallas Mavericks have enjoyed a solid start to the 2023-24 season. Luka Doncic continues to lead the charge for Dallas. Although Doncic has performed well in recent years, it appears that he could reach new heights this season. One area where Doncic has displayed improvement is in his three-point shooting. Not only is Doncic […]

After trailing by as much as 24 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks staged an insane 30-0 run in the fourth quarter to erase the deficit and even take a six-point lead. In the end, however, their efforts went to waste as the Thunder held on for […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was clearly disappointed after the Mavs’ failed comeback bid against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. After the game, the Mavs star talked about the swing in emotions that he’s dealt with between the birth of his daughter on Thursday and then losing a game in which his team had a 30-0 run […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are all talking about the 30-0 run they put on the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 126-120 loss on Saturday night. But lost in all that is the fact that Mavs star Luka Doncic entered Larry Bird territory during that game. Doncic had 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 18 assists in the […]

Luka Doncic was visibly disappointed after the Dallas Mavericks’ failed comeback bid against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. The Mavs trailed by as much as 24 points in the game, and after entering the fourth quarter behind by 23 points, it looked like things were over for them. However,  a 30-0 run in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a pretty solid start to the season, but losing to the downtrodden Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night 108-94 wasn’t exactly a great look. With Luka Doncic and Tim Hardaway Jr. both missing in action, the Mavs struggled to replace their lost production, leading to an honest reaction from head coach […]

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Memphis Grizzlies short-handed on Friday night, as superstar guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out for this matchup due to personal reasons. While the specifics of Doncic’s absence were unknown at first, Luka later posted on Instagram that he and his fiancé welcomed their daughter into the world. […]

Dallas Mavericks fans were in for a treat when Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki joined the broadcast as a special guest analyst during their NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Well, the Mavs X (formerly Twitter) page gave them another treat when they posted a GoPro compilation video of Nowitzki’s best […]

Luka Doncic is a great player. Everyone knows that. However, will the Dallas Mavericks superstar have his best season yet in 2023-24? Doncic and the Mavs currently hold an 11-6 record. Dallas’ early-season success has come with a few bumps along the way, but the future is bright for this squad. Sure, the Mavs would […]

Not a single basketball player hoists up a shot expecting it to miss, regardless if you’re picking up a ball for the first time or if you’re doing it for a living, like Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. Doncic, in particular, makes putting the ball through the hoop look like an easy task, which is […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had an amazing start to the season and star guard Luka Doncic is a huge reason why. It’s easy to see why, as his offensive prowess leads to him making impossible shots that demoralize his opponents. However, Luka has made improvements in his defense and he thinks that everyone should pay […]

After the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets wrapped up their In-Season Tournament runs with a 121-115 Mavs victory on Tuesday night, the teams came together on the court to exchange pleasantries and wish each other luck going forward. However, two players — former Mavs teammates Luka Doncic and the Rockets’ Boban Marjanovic — exchanged more […]

The Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, is in the late stage of selling his stakes to the Adelson family. But, there are still a lot of lingering questions in the minds of Mavs fans. Will he still be involved with the Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic-led team? To what extent will his presence be felt […]

Luka Doncic had 41 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Dallas Mavericks prevented the Houston Rockets from advancing to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 121-115 victory on Tuesday night. Mavs star Doncic, always ready for a big matchup, said that he enjoys matching up with perpetual villain Dillon Brooks, according to MFFL Nation: “Luka […]

The Dallas Mavericks are engaged in a stateside In-Season Tournament matchup against the Houston Rockets. The Mavs entered the game with a record of 10-6 sitting in fourth place in the West Group B tournament standings. Luka Doncic is determined to help his team win, as shown by his filthy step-back three on Jabari Smith […]

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a solid start this season and are looking for a little championship inspiration. Texas Rangers star Adolis Garcia was in attendance for Dallas’ game against the Houston Rockets, and he made sure to link up with Mavs star Luka Doncic so they could swap jerseys: The champ is here […]

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets take a short trip up north on Tuesday to play against one of their instate rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. This will be the final West Group B round matchup of the In-Season Tournament. To say this game would be a much-needed win for Houston would be an understatement. Not only […]

Mark Cuban’s wish has come true. The Dallas Mavericks will still not use their special NBA In-Season Tournament court when they host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. According to CBS Sports, there remains a manufacturing issue with the Mavs’ In-Season Tournament court which obviously compromises the players’ safety. The NBA has introduced special courts […]

Although improving their defense is constantly mentioned as the Dallas Mavericks’ top objective this season, the No. 1 concern is obviously preserving the health of Luka Doncic. Success is unattainable without the franchise cornerstone leading the way. His thumb injury forces the Mavs to be mindful going forward. But no extreme action is needed for […]

Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Luka Doncic, provided an update on his recent thumb injury sustained during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury occurred early in the contest when Doncic saw his thumb hit a defender’s knee while driving to the basket. Despite leaving the game temporarily for assessment, the Mavs superstar returned […]

Russell Westbrook just hit Luka Doncic with a double-whammy during Saturday’s showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks. Midway through the fourth quarter–with the Clippers up 98-81–Westbrook attacked the rim with authority and tested Doncic’s defense. The Mavs star didn’t pose any threat at all, simply allowing Russ to get to the rim. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic appeared to hurt his hand early in their Saturday contest with the Los Angeles Clippers, sparking concerns about a potentially significant injury. After stealing the ball from James Harden less than a minute into the game, Doncic was seen grabbing his left hand while seemingly in pain. He just looked […]

The Dallas Mavericks (10-5) have not fixed all their problems over night, but they are definitely a more balanced squad than the one who fell apart in the second half of last season. Rookie Dereck Lively II is a big reason why, as he is quickly becoming the defensive anchor for the Mavs. So you […]

Mikal Bridges has earned a reputation as one of the NBA’s top defensive stoppers over seven NBA seasons. During that time, the Brooklyn Nets forward has frequently battled with the league’s top scorers. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Bridges opened up on his toughest assignments, breaking down the individual skills that […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game winning streak on Wednesday night, beating them 104-101 at Crypto.com Arena. Considering the Mavs did blow a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, a reporter decided to ask head coach Jason Kidd if he was upset about this latest victory. But, Kidd stood firm and made […]

The Dallas Mavericks held a convincing lead for most of Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. LA battled back in the fourth quarter though, making it an extremely competitive affair. Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Mavs were able to escape in the end with a 104-101 victory on the road. Irving and Doncic […]

Though the Dallas Mavericks have cooled off a bit following a scorching 8-2 start to the regular season, they have a lot to be excited about this 2023-24 NBA season. The roster that GM Nico Harrison constructed during the offseason fits better with Luka Doncic and their strong start reflects that. Nonetheless, the Mavericks could […]

Outside of his rookie season, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been an All-Star every year he has been in the NBA. As he continues to leave his mark on the league, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes Doncic is capable of reaching major heights. Dallas faced Los Angeles on Wednesday, with the […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have closed out the Los Angeles Lakers in the clutch but Jason Kidd still has one chip on his shoulder. It is not even a concern about Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, or any of the Mavs players. Rather, it involved LeBron James and his longevity. Kidd unveiled his feelings for […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is always capable of feats of wizardry on the hardwood. And during the Mavs’ Wednesday night battle against the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic was once again deep in his bag, pulling out a must be seen to be believed nutmeg pass through the legs of LeBron James. With the Lakers’ […]

A month has passed since the 2023-24 NBA season officially began. If there is one thing we know, it is that this is going to shape up to be a very fun 82-game schedule. There are obviously those teams that have separated themselves at the top of the NBA Power Rankings and there are those […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 129-113 Sunday night. It was the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, and the grueling schedule likely played a role in the loss. But the Mavs also dealt with issues in the game that have been problematic all season long. Luka Doncic addressed what went wrong […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is known for a lot of things, but definitely not for having a chiseled physique. Don’t tell that to Doncic and his teammates, though, as the team even came up with a hilarious skit called “Body by Luka,” which was first shown to fans inside the American Airlines Center during […]

A huge knock on the early 2020s Dallas Mavericks has always been their consistency on defense. They usually resort to letting Luka Doncic move the ball and score a bunch of their points. Kyrie Irving recently got into this action and just added more firepower on offense. Unfortunately, the Mavs still have not proven doubters […]

It’s safe to say Luka Doncic isn’t too happy about the Dallas Mavericks’ back-to-back schedule against the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings. The Mavs faced and lost to the Bucks on Saturday at Fiserv Forum, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. edging Dallas 43-27 in the fourth quarter to take the 132-125 win. Unfortunately for Doncic […]

Zach LaVine is emerging as a popular trade candidate early in the 2023-24 NBA season. LaVine is rumored to even be interested in being traded. The Dallas Mavericks have been mentioned as a possible suitor for LaVine in NBA trade rumors, although the chances of Dallas acquiring him remain unlikely. Should the Mavs try to […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are performing well so far in 2023-24. Dallas is set for a big game on Saturday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Luka and the Mavs can make a pivotal statement by defeating Milwaukee in the contest after struggling versus the Bucks last year. Doncic has been in the MVP […]