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While some fans might be concerned about Luka Doncic playing for Slovenia instead of working out and using the offseason to rest, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t seem to have any problem with it. That much is clear after the Mavs boss tweeted his support and excitement for Doncic when the superstar guard participated […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic played for Slovenia in an exhibition game against Italy on Saturday, and it’s safe to say he’s in the best condition of his life. The Mavs playmaker didn’t waste his time this offseason after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the West Finals, immediately putting in the work to […]

Right now, it feels like Kyrie Irving is being linked to every other team in the NBA. It sounds like the Dallas Mavericks are joining in on the fun. According to a report by Ric Bucher of FOX Sports, a potential partnership between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas has emerged as a possibility. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a tremendous season where they made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals, only to fall short to the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs have already improved their roster even more as well, acquiring Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood last week to bolster their frontcourt. Now, […]

When Tracy McGrady looks at Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, he sees the future face of the NBA. The Slovenian wonderboy just has that huge impact and “it” factor that screams he’s next. The NBA icon revealed as much in his latest appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, heaping praise on the Mavs star and […]

Unlike the 2021 offseason when he spent his days resting after playing in the Olympics, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is not wasting his time this 2022. Just weeks after getting eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the West Finals, Doncic immediately got back to work to maintain his conditioning. And by the looks […]

One of the best series we all witnessed in this year’s playoffs went down in the second round between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. After a hard-fought seven-game war, it was the Mavs who prevailed, en route to booking their spot in the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. As it […]

The Dallas Mavericks might be opting in for another Slovenian reunion featuring Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic. As the leaguewide focus rapidly shifts to next week's draft and the June 30 start of free agency, sources say Dallas — while prioritizing its need for more wing help — does intend to explore the possibility of […]

It didn’t take long for the Dallas Mavericks to make their major offseason move after bowing out just short of the NBA Finals. They didn’t look far and wide for a trade partner either, consummating a deal with their in-state rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood. In exchange for shipping Christian Wood to […]

Just weeks after the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention, they’ve made their big move of the offseason. The best part is it didn’t cost them much, either. The Mavs swung a trade with their crosstown rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood, giving up a relatively modest package consisting of a late […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck big for a center in Christian Wood, netting Luka Doncic as frontcourt running mate via trade that could do some serious damage come postseason time. But the move also comes at the expense of beloved giant Boban Marjanovic, who was a part of the trade package that brought Wood over to […]

The Dallas Mavericks addressed their biggest problem from the 2021-22 season with the Christian Wood trade, and based on early evidence, the big man and Luka Doncic could be a match made in basketball heaven. While it’s easy to overlook Wood when talking about the best big men in the NBA today, there is no […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is better than both Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, at least if you ask Stephen A. Smith. Never mind that Luka carried the Mavericks all the way to the Western Conference Finals. It doesn’t matter that Jokic became NBA Most […]

After Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins posterized Luka Doncic during the West Finals, it’s his daughter this time who dunked on the Dallas Mavericks star. Following the Warriors‘ Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, Wiggins was spotted sharing a moment with his daughter to celebrate. What turned the heads of the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is one of the most polarizing superstars in the NBA. His brilliance was on full display during the NBA Playoffs, although the Mavs fell short of their aspirations after losing to the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Nevertheless, other stars in the league certainly appreciate what Luka is capable of […]

After having arguably his most successful season with the Dallas Mavericks this past season, Luka Doncic now hopes to lead his national team in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. As it turns out, however, the Mavs superstar is facing a major snag with regard to his intention to represent the Slovenian national squad this summer. […]

Before Goran Dragic signed with the Brooklyn Nets late in the 2021-22 season, there were tons of rumors that he may join Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. There is still the possibility we see a Doncic-Dragic reunion on the Mavs in the future, but this time, the two will reunite on the international stage. Dragic […]

If they were giving out an MVP award for the entire playoffs, Luka Doncic would probably be the odds on favorite to win it. The Dallas Mavericks were the only team in the conference finals not to have multiple All-Star caliber players and yet they were among the last four standing, thanks in no small […]

Jalen Brunson is about to be a very rich man. The 25-year-old had an amazing season with the Dallas Mavericks and it now sounds like the Mavs are going to reward him with a highly lucrative contract extension. Even Luka Doncic is going to be shocked by the figures being thrown around with regard to […]

The Dallas Mavericks were right at the doorstep of contending for the NBA championship. Luka Doncic was arguably the best player in the postseason, not only with his individual excellence but also through the superstar gravity he draws as the primary focal point of the Mavs’ attack. But if there’s one thing that was evident […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t be any prouder after witnessing Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the Champions League final on Sunday. The Mavs guard started his professional career as a hooper with Real Madrid, so it isn’t a surprise he was all-out in his support of the club as its football team fought in […]

After being denied a goal by VAR in the first half, Real Madrid was determined not to allow technology to be the reason they missed out on adding another Champions League Trophy to the trophy case. Karim Benzema’s denied goal in the first half was impactful, but Real Madrid managed to keep their foot on […]

One thing you cannot discredit top draft prospect Chet Holmgren for is his supreme confidence. The former Gonzaga standout had an encounter with Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic right after the Mavs were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, and apparently, Holmgren thought it was a great time to hit […]

There are plenty of ways to describe this Dallas Mavericks team. Tenacious, hard fighter, talented, brimming with potential. After their hard-fought series against the Golden State Warriors, it feels like any positive adjective can be used to accurately describe them. However, one player on the team went on a rather… different path when it comes […]

The Dallas Mavericks were eliminated by the Warriors from the playoffs on Thursday after an impressive run. They were able to make the Western Conference Finals before losing in five games to Stephen Curry and company. Now, owner Mark Cuban is tasked with adding a piece or two this offseason. Doing so would make the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the offseason looking to upgrade their roster to build a championship contender, and sure enough, Luka Doncic will play a big role in their free agency plans. Speaking to reporters during the Mavs’ exit interviews on Friday, Doncic revealed that he’ll be heavily involved in the team’s roster decisions […]

The Dallas Mavericks just had the best playoff run this team has ever gone on since Dirk Nowitzki led them to a title some 11 years ago. It was an undeniably memorable season for Luka Doncic and the Mavs which, unfortunately, came to an end at the hands of the Golden State Warriors on Thursday […]

After an incredible 2021-22 season that saw them make a run to the Western Conference Finals, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks now head to the offseason with several concerns to address. First and foremost, however, is they need to decide on the future of Jalen Brunson. Brunson is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, […]

After the Dallas Mavericks fell in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors, Jason Kidd made sure to send some words of motivation towards his superstar in Luka Doncic. Doncic gave it his all and even made several kinds of history in the Mavs’ Cinderella run to the Western Conference Finals, so it goes without […]

After a decent run in the NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves preparing for the offseason prematurely. It’ll be interesting to see what the front office can do to maintain relevancy, as they must find a way to build a title contender around Luka Doncic. To do so, a trade will likely come to […]

The offseason is underway for the Dallas Mavericks. Now that they have a taste of success in the NBA playoffs, they have to figure out how to maximize the talent they have around Luka Doncic. The Mavs have plenty of options. There are a lot of trades the Mavs could make this offseason. They also […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off of a terrific season in which they outperformed all expectations. They recently were knocked out of the Western Conference Finals by the Golden State Warriors in a gentleman’s sweep. This should not take away from the success of their 52-30 record and impressive series win over the Phoenix Suns. […]

Luka Doncic carried the Dallas Mavericks to as far as they could go. But to get to the NBA mountaintop, he still has a ways to go. Following the Mavs’ Game 5 elimination against the Golden State Warriors, Luka Doncic spoke out on what he has to do to be able to put more weight […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a wildly successful 2021-22 season and outperformed most expectations, reaching the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Golden State Warriors in five games. The Mavs finished the regular season as one of the hottest teams in basketball and with a fourth-place record of 52-30. Their second-round victory over the title-favored […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season came to an end on Thursday night, as the Golden State Warriors put the finishing touches on the NBA Playoff series with a 120-110 victory that earned them a berth in the NBA Finals. It was a disappointing end after the Mavs found a way to knock out the Western Conference’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season ended in the Western Conference Finals. Very few onlookers would have thought that they would make it that far. At every turn during the NBA playoffs, Luka Doncic and the Mavs proved the doubters wrong and made it all the way to the conference finals. The road to get that far […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have been knocked out of the NBA playoffs. The Golden State Warriors knocked them out of the Western Conference Finals in just five games. Still, the Mavs have a lot to be proud of. Dallas overcame an early injury to Doncic and defeated the team with the best record […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks put up a good fight in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night. In the end, it was the Golden State Warriors that prevailed as Stephen Curry and Co. now move on to the NBA Finals for the first time in three years. After the final […]

The Dallas Mavericks were having the run of a lifetime in 2022. Behind Luka Doncic’s playoff heroics, the team was able to make it all the way to the Conference Finals. Unfortunately for them, they ran into a yellow buzz saw named the Golden State Warriors. They were able to take one game off, but […]