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After climbing their way up to fourth place in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs. In his first season as head coach, Jason Kidd has instilled a new culture and turned the Mavs into one of the most […]

The Dallas Mavericks were really hoping franchise star Luka Doncic would be ready to roll for Game 1 of their playoff series with the Utah Jazz on Saturday, but it’s not going to happen. Per Shams, the Mavs All-Star will miss the opening game due to his calf strain. Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected […]

The Dallas Mavericks are doing their best to shroud Luka Doncic’s Game 1 status against the Utah Jazz in secrecy as he deals with a calf strain. However, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s latest reporting suggests it’s not looking good for Doncic to be able to play at the start of the series. Woj says there’s “a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is confirmed to suffer from a calf strain. However, as it currently stands, there is still no timetable for his return and it’s uncertain if he’ll be available for the Mavs in Game 1 of their first-round playoffs series with the Utah Jazz. In a bit of a good news […]

Dirk Nowitzki is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest player in Mavs franchise history. Slowly climbing his mountain, though, is Dallas superstar Luka Doncic, who at just 23, has the potential to someday dethrone Dirk from his stature as the Mavs GOAT. As it turns out, however, this is actually already transpiring right […]

The Dallas Mavericks are not divulging the true severity of Luka Doncic’s injury and his status for Game 1 in their first-round playoffs clash with the Utah Jazz. However, Spencer Dinwiddie doesn’t think his Mavs superstar teammate will miss any game at all. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday as they gear up for the playoffs, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Game 1 of their 2022 NBA Playoff matchup against the Utah Jazz, set to tip-off this coming Saturday. One of the biggest storylines surrounding Jason Kidd’s Mavs is the status of superstar guard Luka Doncic, who sustained a left calf strain during the team’s regular season finale against the […]

The Dallas Mavericks were handed a devastating blow on Monday as it was revealed superstar Luka Doncic is dealing with a calf strain that he suffered in the season finale on Sunday. While the MRI came back negative, there is currently no timetable for his return with the Mavs’ playoff series against the Utah Jazz […]

The Dallas Mavericks finally released an official update on Luka Doncic’s calf injury … and Mavs predictably said little as they prepare for a first-round series against the Utah Jazz. Dallas simply confirmed that an MRI revealed a left calf strain and there is no timetable for Doncic to return as he undergoes treatment: The […]

Marvin Bagley III had a strong finish to the season after being shipped by the Sacramento Kings to the Detroit Pistons at the trade deadline. One could argue that it was the best stretch of his injury-plagued NBA career since his rookie campaign. While Bagley remains a solid player with versatility and athleticism, his largely […]

The MRI on Luka Doncic confirmed a left calf strain. However, the Dallas Mavericks’ refusal to reveal the severity of the injury is a concerning sight for Mavs fans. On Monday afternoon as the results of the MRI were revealed, Tim MacMahon of ESPN noted that the Mavs didn’t give a specific timetable for the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are dealing with a major injury scare ahead of the NBA Playoffs. Mavs star and MVP candidate Luka Doncic suffered a left calf strain in the regular-season finale on Sunday, and now the team and its fans are holding their breath as they await MRI results. On Monday, Doncic was spotted at […]

Luka Doncic was initially supposed to be suspended for the final game of the Dallas Mavericks’ regular season before his 16th technical foul got rescinded.. Now Mavs fans wish that were the case after he suffered a calf strain injury in their Sunday night contest against the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavs star had an […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, raising fears about his availability for the playoffs. However, his Mavs teammate Jalen Brunson is not too worried about it. Speaking to the media after the Mavs’ 130-120 win over the Spurs, Brunson shared his prediction–well, more of a […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been cruising during the second half of the season. However, they were dealt a nasty blow in their final game of the regular season. Luka Doncic, the team’s ace, suddenly exited the game after coming up hobbled during a live play. You can see the exact moment Doncic injured himself here. […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has some interesting comments after seeing Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic get his 16th technical foul rescinded. Doncic was slapped with his 16th tech of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. It came after he complained to officials about an absolutely clear foul on him that […]

Luka Doncic will be able to play the Dallas Mavericks’ final regular season game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. This is after the NBA rescinded the Mavs star’s 16th technical foul of the season from Friday’s contest with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs playmaker would have been suspended for the crucial showdown […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is confused as hell about how Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic got his 16ht technical foul of the season. After all, the Mavs playmaker makes a valid plea to the referee about an obvious no call. On Friday before the first […]

The Dallas Mavericks are likely going to be without the services of superstar Luka Doncic for their crucial last game of the season. The Mavs star picked up his 16th technical foul on a controversial call from referee Tony Brothers. Check out the scene and judge for yourself: Luka Doncic just picked up his 16th […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a Luka Doncic problem. No, it’s not because of his production, far from it actually. The Slovenian phenom has been a fringe MVP candidate this season, posting some of the best numbers of his young career so far. He has been a top-five player in the league this year. The problem, […]

Luka Doncic just picked up a suspension at literally the worst possible time for the Dallas Mavericks. With just one game left on the year, he’ll be forced to sit out after picking up his 16th technical of the season. Check out the moment that disqualified the Mavs star for their final game against the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers, and sure enough, he was surprised by the shocking call. After all, compared to his previous “whining,” he seems to be only making his case that he was fouled. With the clock winding down in […]

Much has been made out of LeBron James’ earlier statement about wanting to play with Stephen Curry. The hype isn’t surprising at all considering how the Los Angeles Lakers superstar basically hinted at the possibility of teaming up with the greatest shooter of all time somewhere down the road. As expected, this statement had the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki continues to make an impact on the team years after his retirement. This time, it looks like he is becoming a great role model and mentor for Mavs superstar Luka Doncic. In a recent interview on 105.3 The Fan, Nowitzki opened up about his relationship with Luka. The German icon […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the best teams in the NBA this 2021-22 season. They have the fifth-best record in the NBA, establishing themselves as legitimate title contenders. However, Luka Doncic knows they have one problem: they can’t seem to win against non-playoff teams or those with losing records. So when the Mavs were […]

Luka Doncic put on a show yet again on Wednesday night as the Mavs took down Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons, 131-113. Doncic had it going all game long and even Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes had to take notice of Luka’s outstanding play. Mahomes was left in awe of one particular […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes Luka Doncic deserves to be MVP. The Mavs star has the numbers to back it up anyway. However, he has a rather interesting theory why the media people are likely not to vote for him. Speaking with Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Kidd made the case for Luka as […]

While receiving less fanfare compared to other draft classes, this season’s crop of rookies might go down as one of the most talented bunches. The race for the Rookie of the Year should be a tight one among Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes. Barnes […]

After two painful playoff losses by the Dallas Mavericks over the past two seasons, the organization executed two magnificent moves that switched the tide of the season. First was the difficult offseason move by changing head coaches from Rick Carlisle to Jason Kidd and another move was before the trade deadline in negotiating a surprising […]

Just in case you haven’t noticed, Luka Doncic is pretty good at this basketball thing. He led the Dallas Mavericks to their third straight win on Wednesday night after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-112 on the road. Doncic was nothing but masterful once again, finishing with a near triple-double of 35 points, nine rebounds, and […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and it sure looks like Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is enjoying watching the team play this 2021-22 season. The Mavs saw themselves trailing at halftime on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Like what they have done in their recent games, though, they staged a comeback […]

The Dallas Mavericks won their second straight game Tuesday, as the Mavs easily handled the Los Angeles Lakers 128-110. In the win, Mavs superstar Luka Doncic posted yet another triple double. But this one was special. He scored 34 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and dropped 12 assists in 30 minutes on the court. In […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks suffered a rough defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, falling to their conference rivals, 116-95. But it doesn’t sound like they’re sweating it all that much. The Mavs star was straightforward in emphasizing there’s no reason to panic over a single game. Via Brad […]

There’s a lot to love about the Dallas Mavericks this season, and that definitely includes the play of Luka Doncic. For former Mavs guard Jason Terry, Doncic is the kind of player that rarely comes along, one who “always put your team in a position to win.” Via SiriusXM NBA Radio: https://twitter.com/SiriusXMNBA/status/1507377361272123399 That’s some high […]

Prior to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, an old video of Patrick Beverley went viral. In that video (recorded prior to the start of the season), Beverley said that the hardest player to guard in the NBA was Luka Doncic. It was interesting to see the normally fiery guard give his praise […]

When the 2021-22 campaign began with coach Jason Kidd at the helm, the Dallas Mavericks struggled mightily as Kidd was still tinkering with lineups and trying to figure out their identity. Luka Doncic admittedly entered training camp out of shape, and it showed in his subpar play. However, those struggles did not spiral into something […]

There are only a handful of athletes who have broken the million-dollar mark in the sports cards industry. The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, of course, is the guy featured in the most expensive modern card with his 2018 Panini National Treasures Rookie Logoman auto, which sold for $4.6 million more than a year ago. But […]

Luka Doncic and Patrick Beverley aren’t exactly the best of friends. After a testy showdown on Monday night between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, that much was noticeable yet again. After Luka Doncic’s Mavs came out victorious, 110-108, the Slovenian was seen sternly grabbing Patrick Beverley during postgame handshakes then once he had his […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their second straight double-digit defeat on Saturday night. Safe to say head coach Jason Kidd was not pleased. Luka Doncic had to carry the load all by himself as the team largely struggled to put points on the board to support him. The Mavs star had 37 points on an efficient […]