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On Thursday night, the 2022 NBA All-Star Game starters were announced. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named captain of the Western Conference while Kevin Durant got the nod in the Eastern Conference. There were not any shockers. But there were certainly a couple of players who didn’t quite make the cut that you […]

Both the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers entered Wednesday’s game barely 24 hours removed from a loss. Only one of them, though, showed the inevitable ill-effects of taking the floor for the second time in as many nights. A thoroughly depleted roster didn’t help Portland, either. The fatigued and overmatched Blazers fell to the […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, the Dallas Mavericks might be forced to break their pieces surrounding Luka Doncic by the February 10 trade deadline. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, there is growing belief around the league that the Mavs would move either Jalen Brunson or Dorian Finney-Smith by the deadline in […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost not just the game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night – they also lost one of their best players to injury. Tim Hardaway Jr. had to be carried off the playing court after suffering a foot injury. The Mavs announced the news shortly after the game. Tim Hardaway Jr. […]

During a tough 130-98 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Dallas Mavericks (Mavs) big man Kristaps Porzingis couldn’t contain his emotions after turning the ball over and was ejected. With just under nine minutes left in the game and his team trailing by 26 points, Porzingis fumbled a pass into out of […]

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Golden State Warriors in a premier Western Conference battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Warriors prediction and pick. Both of these teams are in the middle of great seasons. Superstar Luka Doncic has led the Mavericks to 27-20 record, which currently has […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the past month. Led by Luka Doncic, the Mavs are looking more like a team that can be a serious threat in the West. As it stands, the Mavericks hold the no. 5 seed in the conference. After falling to a […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes Luka Doncic is like a young Michael Jordan who is now on the path to winning a championship sooner than later. Kidd said as much on Thursday after the Mavs’ frustrating defeat to the Phoenix Suns after leading for most of the game. Doncic had a near triple-double […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was having a strong showing against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Until he hurt his neck in the waning moments of the third quarter. They ended up losing a close one at home, 109-101. Doncic finished with 28 points but was looked uncomfortable in the fourth quarter, taking only […]

Luka Doncic played through an injury on Thursday night as the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling encounter, 109-101. After the game, Doncic himself provided an update on his most recent neck injury and unfortunately, it appears could prove worrisome for Mavs fans. Doncic admitted that his neck is bothering him […]

The Dallas Mavericks were expected to be one of several teams who would pursue Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner at the NBA Trade Deadline on February 10th. While he just suffered a foot injury that will keep him out for the next month, it appears the Mavs have toned down their interest in Turner […]

With the Dallas Mavericks improving to fifth place in the Western Conference at the season’s midway point, it seems like the time for Mark Cuban and the front office to finally make numerous moves before the trade deadline. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are already on the third year of their terrific partnership, but they […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks put an end to the NBA-best streak of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, 112-85. The Mavs-Grizzlies matchup was quite timely as in coincided with the recent results of the second batch of NBA All-Star Game fan voting. The most notable change from the first returns involved Doncic slipping […]

To say that Luka Doncic has been tremendous for the Dallas Mavericks is an understatement. The much-hyped Slovenian prospect has lived up to the expectations for him and then some. Billed as the successor to Dirk Nowitizki, Doncic has led the team to multiple playoff appearances with his tantalizing performances on the court. Need proof […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been the toast of the NBA throughout the midway point of the season. They’ve won 11 straight contests and show no signs of slowing down. The extended hot streak has propelled Ja Morant into the superstar stratosphere – and that’s reflected in the latest returns for the NBA […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been officially ruled out of their Friday night game with the Houston Rockets due to his bothersome ankles. As NBA insider Marc Stein reported, it’s the 15th game of 39 contests that Doncic has missed this season. His latest ankle injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of their […]

The Dallas Mavericks plan to retire Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey on Wednesday night during their game against the Golden State Warriors. Nowitzki was one of the best players of all time and probably the best Mavs player of all time. Current Mavs Superstar Luka Doncic took to Twitter to express his gratitude that he had for […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks may be a bit inconsistent this 2021-22, but for Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, that’s what makes them even more dangerous. Speaking to the media ahead of his jersey retirement on Wednesday, Nowitzki issued a strong reminder about the current Mavs team and why the rest of the NBA should […]

The Dallas Mavericks really can’t catch a break lately with COVID-19. Isaiah Thomas, Trey Burke, and Boban Marjanovic are already out due to the virus and now, you can add Mavs big man Kristaps Porzingis to the list, who just entered protocols. Via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: Kristaps Porzingis added to protocols. https://t.co/qLd1AtfN31 — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey continues to turn heads in the NBA with his all-around game. He entered the league with little fanfare compared to other newcomers, but he’s clearly making his name known. On Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, the 19-year-old Thunder guard tallied his first triple-double and became the youngest player in […]

After missing 10 consecutive games, Luka Doncic is back in the fold for the Dallas Mavericks’ Sunday night matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic suffered an ankle injury against the Denver Nuggets and then entered health and safety protocols when he was due to return from the injury. At the beginning of the season, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten some huge news as they have found out that Luka Doncic will make his return after missing 10 games due to being in the league’s health and safety protocol. He was also recovering from a left ankle injury. He plans on meeting the Mavs in Oklahoma City for a possible […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the midst of a New Year’s Eve tilt with the Sacramento Kings, but their rotation is severely depleted. Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway, Boban Marjanovic, Maxi Kleber, and others are all either sidelined due to COVID-19 or injuries. Amid their problems, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd sent a rather hilarious message […]

The NBA continues to be in absolute shambles due to COVID-19. Because of this, numerous superstars won’t be able to suit up on Christmas Day, including Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and possibly, Giannis Antetokounmpo. That being said, Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell offered a piece of advice to Adam Silver and the league […]

The Dallas Mavericks might play their Christmas Day game against the Utah Jazz without their two best players. After Luka Doncic has been ruled out because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Kristaps Porzingis’ status remains up in the air. According to the latest report from the Dallas Morning News, Porzingis is questionable to play […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2021 offseason with a chance to sign a couple of trustworthy reliables into their roster. They ended missing up on most of their rumored targets, but they were able to add two tremendous three-and-D players in Reggie Bullock and Sterling Brown. However, their acquisitions have been abysmal so far along […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been without superstar Luka Doncic for nearly two weeks while he nurses an ankle injury, and subsequently entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Mavs fans who were hoping to see him back on the court for the team’s Christmas Day game may want to start wishing for something else, however. […]

With the Dallas Mavericks losing 578547678968 players due to COVID-19 protocols, including star Luka Doncic, the team is calling for additional reinforcements. It has been a difficult season for the Mavericks, to say the least, with various setbacks throwing a wrench into their campaign. The Mavericks now have five guys sidelined due to COVID-19 guidelines, […]

Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks simply can’t catch a break right now. While their franchise star hasn’t played since December 10th due to an ankle injury, he’s now landed in COVID-19 protocols, which puts his status in serious doubt for the Mavs’ Christmas showdown with the Utah Jazz. Kristaps Porzingis (right toe soreness) will be […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the many teams adding players using the hardship exception due to the outbreak of COVID-19 around the NBA, plus injuries to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The Mavs recently added former lottery pick Marquese Chriss, and he played a key role in a big win over the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Luka Doncic remains out for the Dallas Mavericks, but expectations are high he can return to the lineup sooner rather than later–hopefully before Christmas. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs are hopeful Doncic will be able to suit up when they play the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. That puts the Slovenian guard well […]

The Dallas Mavericks tasted defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. But the bigger loss was that of Kristaps Porzingis, who exited the game with injury. The Mavs star dealt with a foot issue hat forced him out of the contest, as reported by Mavs beat reporter Callie Caplan. Porzingis left the game midway […]

The Los Angeles Lakers erupted in the locker room after Austin Reaves’ wild game-winner against the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook had their hands full against a shorthanded Mavs team missing Luka Doncic. The Lakers were struggling to contain a lead throughout the game, relying on a last-second three-point shot from […]

The Dallas Mavericks missed the services of Luka Doncic in their 107-104 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers due to an ankle injury. Things would’ve been different for the Mavs had their superstar guard suited up, but Doncic had to settle into being a spectator on Wednesday night. After a certain turnover by the Lakers, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been plagued with injuries to their stars this season. Kristaps Porzingis has been in and out of the lineup with nagging injuries and super star Luka Doncic has missed the last couple games with an ankle injury. According to Mavs reporter Callie Caplan, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided an update […]

The Dallas Mavericks bowed out in the first round of the playoffs once again in 2020/21 after blowing a 2-0 series lead against the Los Angeles Clippers. While Luka Doncic was brilliant, Kristaps Porzingis struggled to get going for the Mavs. The big man has bounced back with an impressive campaign so far this season, […]

Rick Carlisle ended his lengthy tenure as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks when he decided to step down from his role back in June, leaving behind a talented team led by Luka Doncic. There are a number of theories that try to explain why Carlisle left the Mavs, and among them was the reported […]

As Stephen Curry continues to gain on Ray Allen’s all-time 3-point record and cement his place as the greatest shooter in NBA history, it leaves us all wondering which current NBA superstar would be next in line as the all-time leader in made 3-pointers? With all eyes on Steph and his historic pursuit of Allen’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in a marquee matchup between two Western Conference teams with championship aspirations. Mavs star Luka Doncic has been dealing with an ankle injury and it goes without saying that his status for Wednesday’s tilt against LeBron James and Co. will be crucial […]