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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 […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks saw their season officially come to a close on Thursday night after they lost Game 5 to the Golden State Warriors, 120-110. It was the end of what turned out to be an epic season for the Mavs and team owner Mark Cuban made sure to send out a […]

The season is over for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. But that doesn’t diminish what both player and team were able to accomplish. Mavs superstar showed why he’s a future MVP and one of the best players of his generation during this playoff run to the Western Conference Finals. In doing so, he’s made […]

There are a ton of insane records in every sport. So much so, that a lot of them rarely gain any attention at all. One NBA Finals record is in jeopardy right now, as a Golden State Warriors victory over the Dallas Mavericks ends a crazy 75-year long record. According to Deadspin, every single NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks managed to avoid the clean sweep on Tuesday night. But the road back into the series is still one far beyond reach at this point. But rather than worry about the result and where it puts them in the context of the seven-game series, Jason Kidd just wants the Mavs to appreciate […]

Luka Doncic had quite a night on Tuesday as the Dallas Mavericks superstar achieved twin feats on what turned out to be a historic evening for him. Doncic not only led the Mavs to a 119-109 victory against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4, but it was also the third time in his career […]

Luka Doncic helped lead the Dallas Mavericks keep their season alive in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night, with a 119-109 victory. The Mavs now trail in the series three games to one, but they are alive heading to Golden State. Prior to tip-off, the NBA unveiled the 2021-2022 All-NBA Teams. For […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to live to fight another day after taking down the Golden State Warriors, 119-109, in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Emotions spilled over a bit after the final buzzer with Mavs star Luka Doncic seen exchanging words with Klay Thompson as the two teams headed to the locker […]

No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs, but Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is not giving up just yet. After helping the Mavs win Game 4 and cut the Golden State Warriors’ lead to 3-1, Doncic shared his belief that they still have a fighting chance to win the […]