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The Dallas Mavericks had high expectations from Kristaps Porzingis when they executed a blockbuster trade for him in 2019. Two years later, the 7-foot-3 Latvian has seemingly lost a huge chunk of love from Mavs fanatics. This season, Porzingis will have a chance to start fresh under the tutelage of Jason Kidd. The Mavs’ new […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kristaps Porzingis have been teammates for a long time. Their relationship on the court extends to their time together with the New York Knicks, which is exactly why at this point, THJ is ready to make a bold Knicks-sized prediction on Porzingis’ outlook for the Mavs this coming season. According to […]

The Dallas Mavericks didn’t make much of a splash in free agency. They re-signed Tim Hardaway Jr., Willie Cauley-Stein, Boban Marjanovic and acquired Sterling Brown and Reggie Bullock. Of course, it is important to note that they locked up Luka Doncic for the long-term. However, they are relatively the same team as last season, which is […]

If recent news are any indication, it looks like the Dallas Mavericks are going to run it back with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis as their core. Luka, for his part, doesn’t seem to have any problem with it. In fact, he might be looking forward to playing with KP again and see how their […]

Jason Kidd and a Dallas Mavericks contingent recently visited Slovenia for Luka Doncic’s supermax contract extension. While most of the group went back to Dallas after those festivities, the new Mavs head coach took a side trip to Latvia to visit Kristaps Porzingis for a few days. Kidd reported back to The Dallas Morning News’ […]

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks front office did the right thing by adding solid shooters Reggie Bullock and Sterling Brown into the fold. This is the most commonsensical thing to do when you have an elite playmaker and scorer like Luka Doncic. Not just that, both Bullock and Brown are decent defenders too. They’re […]

After reports surfaced about Lauri Markkanen’s desire to leave the Chicago Bulls, more than a few teams have been linked to a swoop for the 24-year-old forward. Right now, Luka Doncic and the Mavs are the latest team that has been rumored to be in on the Markkanen sweepstakes NBA insider Kevin O’Connor brought up […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis took a lot of heat for his poor performance in the playoffs as Luka Doncic’s sidekick. Porzingis too often felt like a non-factor, floating around the perimeter and struggling to make an impact on the defensive end as the Mavs suffered a seven-game series loss to the Los Angeles […]

One of the biggest decisions the Dallas Mavericks need to make this offseason is with regards to the future of Kristaps Porzingis. Several fans and experts alike think his time with the Mavs has come to an end and urge the franchise to trade him. However, for new general manager Nico Harrison, that doesn’t seem […]

Much has been made about the relationship between Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Rumor has it that these two Mavs studs just don’t get along. ESPN’s NBA insider Stephen A. Smith just added more fuel to this flame by doubling down on the rumored beef between Doncic and Porzingis. Smith even went […]

Jason Kidd was introduced as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Kidd comes over from the Los Angeles Lakers where he had been an assistant coach on Frank Vogel’s staff. It’s another opportunity for Kidd to get into the head coaching ranks after past stops with the Nets and Bucks. The […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis has been on the receiving end of massive criticisms since the Mavs’ 2021 playoffs ended. Instead of firing back to all the negative talks, however, he plans to let his game do the talking. The Latvian unicorn hinted as much in his latest Instagram post, in which as if […]

With lots of big name NBA players looking to be on the move in summer 2021, you can definitely expect some major trades to go down. Lots of teams will be looking to re-tool and add some much needed star power while other teams will be looking to move on from some big name players […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been on a huge transition as of late to try and surround their young superstar Luka Doncic with enough talent and support. Moves in the front office have been done which sets up Dallas for a huge summer in terms of possibly filling up their roster with the right kind of […]

Is Damian Lillard actually headed to Texas to join Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks next season? Well, if there’s a front office that could pull off such a bold move, then it’ll probably be Mark Cuban’s. The Portland Trail Blazers star has been going through a rough patch as of late with the team […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ $50,000 fine during the Dallas Mavericks’ playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t become a big issue and quickly faded away amid the intensity of the postseason. Apparently, however, Luka Doncic was not happy at all with what his Mavs teammate did. According to Mike Fisher of Sports Illustrated, Doncic did not […]

Apart from the NBA Conference Finals, fans are keenly observing the coaching staff and front office movements around the league. The latest one to enter the headlines is Jason Kidd, who’s now officially the new coach of Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. There have been objections to this, particularly by some fans who have […]

The future of the Luka Doncic-Kristaps Porzingis partnership remains uncertain, but if you ask former Dallas Mavericks guard and champion Jason Terry, the Mavs should keep the two. According to Terry, Porzingis is more than capable of being the second option behind Luka. However, in order for the Latvian star to do that, he needs […]

The Dallas Mavericks have stolen the headlines on Thursday after the departure of longtime head coach Rick Carlisle. Now, more tidbits have surfaced regarding the organization in Dallas, as ESPN insider Tim MacMahon joined Zach Lowe on The Lowe Podcast to discuss Carlisle and the Mavs. In the episode, MacMahon gave a ton of insight, […]

Kristaps Porzingis knows he wasn’t able to show his best in the Dallas Mavericks’ recent run in the 2021 playoffs, and he’s using that disappointment as he gears up for next season. The Mavs failed to move on to the second round of the postseason for the second straight campaign, and a lot of people […]

It’s safe to say that after two seasons, Kemba Walker’s stint with the Boston Celtics hasn’t yielded ideal results. It’s an unfortunate situation, really. The Celtics both have Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the rise as legitimate stars. They’re surrounded by a crop of veterans led by Walker. It seemed like the perfect formula […]

It had become quite obvious as of late that Kristaps Porzingis has not lived up to the expectations that the Dallas Mavericks had for him when they brought him in to form a superstar duo with Luka Doncic. After nagging injuries and inconsistent play, he clearly cannot provide the Mavs with the offensive spark or […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers were each eliminated in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs for the second consecutive season. Both the Mavs and Portland are now asking themselves how they can best surround their star players this offseason (Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard). Here’s a thought: how about the two […]

Instead of preparing for a second-round date in the 2021 NBA Playoffs with the Utah Jazz, the Dallas Mavericks are now left answering tough questions and facing scrutiny from media and fans following their postseason exit. The Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was a tough pill to swallow for Mavs stars Luka […]

The Dallas Mavericks can call the 2020-21 NBA season a success despite their first-round exit. After all, apart from their improved regular-season standing, they managed to stretch their first-round duel with the might LA Clippers to seven games. Luka Doncic proved once again why he’s the next face of the league. Other Mavs players, too […]

Luka Doncic was virtually unstoppable all series long against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, the support he got from the Dallas Mavericks roster clearly wasn’t enough. Doncic put the team on his back (with a strained neck, no less) just to suffer a heartbreaking blowout defeat in Game 7 on Sunday to end their season […]

The Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks engaged in a massive blockbuster trade in 2019 that sent big man Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. to Dallas in exchange for Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, and a pair of first-rounders. At the time, it felt as if the deal was centered around Porzingis, […]

The Los Angele Clippers have struggled in the opening series against the Dallas Maverick. Game 5 was no different, as Dallas held onto the lead and took a 3-2 advantage. Luka Doncic has been the Mavericks’ driving force, as he’s keeping them competitive on a nightly basis. His 42 points, 14 assists, and 8 rebounds […]

It seemed unlikely that the Dallas Mavericks were going to sweep the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the 2021 Western Conference playoffs. The Mavs were not on the doorstep of achieving that feat. Grabbing a 2-0 lead at the Staples Center on the shoulders of star point-forward Luka Doncic was more a […]

The first round duel between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers is now knotted at 2-2. This means that the Mavericks just blew their 2-0 lead and fans are probably grabbing and tearing their hair out after the Game 4 blowout. It seems that Tyronn Lue and the Clippers have figured out the […]

Finally, the Los Angeles Clippers came alive in Game 3, winning an important matchup to avoid going down 3-0. Now, just one game back, LA hopes to even up the series on Sunday in Clippers-Mavericks Game 4. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will do everything they can to take a commanding 3-1 lead, which […]

The Dallas Mavericks gave an important game away to the Los Angeles Clippers, as the first-round series between both teams is now at 2-1. The Mavs still have the advantage in the series, but they are somewhat still the underdogs just because they’re not as talented as the Clips. While Games 1 and 2 went […]

The Dallas Mavericks traveled to southern California and stole the first two games of the series away from the Los Angeles Clippers. Luka Doncic has been red hot, and led his team to victory on Tuesday night with 39 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. It might be panic time for the Clippers right now, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Dallas Mavericks for the second consecutive time in the 2021 NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night. Even with Kawhi Leonard dropping 41 points, it wasn’t enough to outscore the Mavericks. Down 0-2 in the series, the Clippers should now be in panic mode. Losing two home games is hard […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George sent Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis twisting and falling with a nasty cross punctuated with a nasty slam. Midway through the second quarter of the game, George found himself with a driving lane from mid-range. Unfortunately, Porzingis tried to contest and failed as George fooled him with a fake […]

The NBA’s protocols regarding COVID-19 have been a sensitive topic all season long. With the playoffs in full force, questions have arisen after the league decided not to fine or suspend Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for a potential violation of protocols after attending an outdoor gathering. Then came the news on Tuesday that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis has been slapped with a hefty $50,000 fine after violating the league’s protocol on attending social events and gatherings. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Porzingis went clubbing on Sunday, which violates the league rules that prevent players from going into bar, club, lounge and other establishments. As Charania […]

On Tuesday, the 2021 NBA Draft order was nearly finalized after winners of the various tiebreakers were determined. The league conducted a series of behind the scenes coin flips to separate teams with equal regular season records. The draft lottery, set to take place on June 22, will determine the order for the top four […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to go as far as where Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis take them this season. That being said, the Mavs showed in their 113-103 win Saturday on the road against the LA Clippers to open up the playoffs that the team is more than just about the Euro Duo. The […]