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Thursday night featured a marquee matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks. It was Trae Young and his Hawks that came out on top in a convincing victory over Luka Doncic and the Mavs and after the game, Trae had a special message for all those who continue to doubt Atlanta. Trae Young […]

For all eternity, the careers of Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be entwined. Their rivalry added another chapter on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks hosted the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic and Young once again led their respective squads in the contest, but in the end, the Hawks came up with the victory, 113-87. While […]

Last June, The Athletic published a juicy story detailing behind-the-scenes dysfunction within the Dallas Mavericks organization. One highlight of the article was the alleged tension and power struggle between franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic, ex-general manager Donnie Nelson, and gambler-turned-data guru Haralabos Voulgaris, who had become a de facto “shadow GM” after being hired by Mark […]

Ever since he got drafted in 2018, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been penciled as the future face of the NBA. Despite coming into the NBA as a 19-year-old, Doncic didn’t disappoint. He lived up to the hype immediately and became the best player ever to come out of Slovenia. Entering his fourth season, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has seen the odds of him potentially winning the 2021-22 MVP award. However, he understands that all the talks right now are too premature. Besides, the Mavs playmaker himself understands that he needs to prove something and win before he joins the conversation of being one of the league’s true […]

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis’ relationship (or lack thereof) has always been the subject of controversy. It was not too long ago when a lot of people are saying their partnership on the Dallas Mavericks will not work. Fans and the media alike have looked for evidences that show they were not on good terms–from […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was recently asked who would win in a hypothetical one-on-one game: Dirk Nowitzki or Luka Doncic? Cuban chose his first love in Dirk Nowitzki as the potential winner of the Mavs superstar showdown, should they face each other both in their youth. Via 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt podcast: “I […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a relatively loud offseason at least in the coaching department. They said goodbye to long-time head coach Rick Carisle and hello to Jason Kidd, who coached LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the past five years. Meanwhile in the roster standpoint, not much turnover was done except the addition of guys […]

After a busy offseason, fans are antsy to see how the Dallas Mavericks will fare this 2021-22. Will Jason Kidd unlock everyone’s potential? How will Luka Doncic surprise us? And of course, will the Mavs win the title? Fans have their own predictions, so it’s only proper that we join them as well. Here are […]

With the 2021-22 NBA season just around the corner, all eyes are on the Dallas Mavericks who are still armed with Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic. Along the sidelines is new head coach Jason Kidd. They have added some key role players, too. The Mavs’ chances are good this year given their offseason activities. However, there […]

It’s definitely a new era for the Dallas Mavericks with Jason Kidd calling the shots. While he was a very talented offensive player because of his playmaking skills, his defense was largely underappreciated. So in his first season with the Mavericks, Kidd wants to inculcate a deeper defensive mindset in his players. In a report […]

It can be very difficult to evaluate and compare ourselves to others. Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat is finding this out in a harsh way. In a sitdown talk via heatnation.com, the sharpshooter for the Heat said he believes he’s in the same company as other young stars like Luka Doncic and Trae Young. […]

Kristaps Porzingis seems to be happy playing for the Dallas Mavericks now, and fans might have new head coach Jason Kidd to thank for that. Based on what he has shown so far in two preseason games, the Latvian big man is clearly feeling healthy once again. He is also thriving under Kidd, as he […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd sees big things coming for his Euro duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. In fact, he went as far as to saying that KP will not only have a bounce-back year but also make the All-Star team in 2021-22. When it was pointed out to Kidd that this […]

Jerry West has long been getting praise for helping the Los Angeles Lakers identify Kobe Bryant as the superstar talent that he was. But according to the logo himself, the move was basically handed to him on a silver platter. The Lakers legend was the latest guest on Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. & Hatch, […]

It’s a safe bet that Luka Doncic is sick of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Dallas Mavericks star has been knocked out of the first round in back-to-back seasons by said Clippers, which is enough to get anyone steamed. That’s why even in a preseason, Doncic managed to get quite heated at Clippers guard Terance […]

With the world slowly starting to return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA is looking to bring back an annual tradition: the overseas exhibition games. The Dallas Mavs have some ideas on where they want to play if it does come back, and it’s sure to make their star Luka Doncic extremely happy. […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the best offensive players in the NBA today, and if you need any proof, then look no further than his scoring totals over his first three seasons. As Todd Whitehead of Synergy Basketball noted, Doncic is on pace to crack the Top 10 of the Mavs’ […]

Jason Kidd’s time as the Dallas Mavericks’ head coach is off to a rocky start as he rolls out a rather interesting plan for Luka Doncic and the rest of the team. As training camp continues and the Mavs slowly adapt to their new system under Kidd, the former NBA champion appears to be quite […]

One of the most underrated debates in life aside from Is It OK To Post Avocado Toast On Instagram Every Day? is this: Who’s Better Between Trae Young and Luka Doncic? The two talented guards will forever be linked as they were traded for each other during the 2018 NBA Draft. After their rookie year, […]

It will be a brand new start for the Dallas Mavericks in the upcoming NBA season as the era under coach Jason Kidd begins. The NBA legend is excited for his latest opportunity, especially with a generational talent like Luka Doncic under his wing. Kidd has consistently gushed about Doncic’s all-around talent. But there’s no […]

You know that really tight bond between best friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon? The one when they always trumpet each other’s accomplishments? Yeah, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are not necessarily like that. At least not yet. Much has been said about the alleged frosty relationship between the two stars of the Dallas Mavericks. […]

Boban Marjanovic banked a couple of triples for the Dallas Mavericks during Wednesday’s preseason game against the Utah Jazz, and no one was happier for him than his Mavs best friend Luka Doncic. As Marjanovic drained both of his 3-point attempts, Luka couldn’t help but celebrate each. Of course the whole Mavs roster were ecstatic […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was frustrated with his role at the end of last season, and there have been rumblings for a while about a frosty relationship with Luka Doncic. But now after some big changes in the offseason, the optimism about this pairing is back. While the most obvious Mavs changes came at […]

New Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd will forever be known as one of the most intelligent players in NBA history. His basketball IQ was legendary. He always made the right reads, wise decisions, and brilliant executions. The same, however, couldn’t be said as much for a TikTok video featuring Kidd and several Mavericks players, including […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best and most popular basketball players today. Now, he is looking to capitalize on that to expand his reach and influence beyond the basketball court. With that said, Doncic has made the decision to sign with WME Sports to help him grow his business and partnerships […]

Luka Doncic has been incredible for the Dallas Mavericks. In his three seasons with the Mavs, he has proven himself to be an elite scorer and playmaker. Doncic is undeniably one of the best players in the NBA right now. However, one former NBA coach thinks Doncic is even better than that. Speaking on Shannon […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks stars Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic are developing that much-needed chemistry Mavs fans have been waiting for. In fact, they seem to be communicating better now. According to Porzingis after Friday’s practice, he and Luka are not only talking more on the court, but they are also doing it in […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has heard Jason Kidd’s Picasso comments about him, and he understands what his new coach wants him to be. During Monday’s Media Day, Kidd gave the ultimate praise to Doncic by calling him a young Pablo Picasso. However, it came with a little “but” as the new Mavs coach highlighted […]

The Dallas Mavericks seemed to have been overshadowed by the narratives of favorite teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and the like. They made some key roster tweaks and a coaching change which gained attention early on, but as the offseason progressed, it didn’t receive ample media coverage. […]

For the second year in a row, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is the betting favorite to win the NBA MVP. Expectations are high for the 22-year-old, but given his remarkable numbers and savant-like basketball mind, it’s by no means an unreasonable projection. Doncic is viewed almost universally around the league as the next Guy—the […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best offensive players in the NBA today. While he doesn’t possess explosive athleticism, his ability to score and use his body is truly elite, so much so that Patrick Beverley claims he’s the toughest player he had to guard. When asked about the player had the […]

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis have been at the center of many rumors recently, mostly regarding their apparent “beef” with each other. For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban though, those rumors aren’t true because of one simple fact: the two still like each other’s social media posts. Yes, you heard that right. According to this […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been having issues all summer. The Mavs lost in seven games to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Playoffs and that was a start to an offseason filled with changes. Firstly, in June, long-time general manager Don Nelson was fired and replaced with Nico Harrison. Secondly, the coach of the Mavs […]

It’s pretty hard to bet against Luka Doncic when the new NBA season kicks off. Since 2018, the Slovenian All-Star has been on an incredible upward trajectory, one that has many rooting for him to bag the MVP award. But Doncic isn’t just excelling on the court. He’s also taking over the hobby as well. […]

Coming into his fourth NBA campaign, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is already in the running to grab his first-ever MVP crown in the coming 21-22 season. In an early forecast from ESPN with just over a month left before the new season tips off, experts are saying that Doncic ranks third in the MVP […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is getting all the love he deserves from the city as a huge mural of his NBA2k22 cover hit the streets of Dallas. Last July, NBA2k unveiled Doncic as their cover athlete for the latest release of the highly-celebrated video game, and now, the Mavs Gaming Hub located at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are rumored to be signing free agent guard Frank Ntilikina, a move that could kill all the hopes of the Mavs landing Goran Dragic to pair up with Luka Doncic. However, the decision still makes sense for a Dallas team looking for long-term solutions. Sure enough, at first look, Frankie Smokes doesn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the market for some backcourt support behind Luka Doncic – and looks like they’ve zoned in on their target. The Mavs have been linked to former New York Knicks lottery pick Frank Ntilikina, as reported by NBA insider Marc Stein. The Mavericks have emerged as the likely next destination for […]