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The NBA Playoffs officially kick off on Saturday and the Dallas Mavericks head to California to play against the Los Angeles Clippers. It’s time we continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Clippers prediction and pick. The Mavericks finished the regular season with a 42-30 record and a 35-37 record against the spread. Luka […]

Dallas Mavericks great Dirk Nowitzki admits Luka Doncic and Co. will have their hands full against the Los Angeles Clippers in the playoffs, but he thinks the Mavs have a good chance. However, for the Mavs to pull off an epic upset against one of the title favorites this season, two things must go their […]

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Mavericks finished as the fifth seed, while the Clippers ended in fourth. It should be a heated battle between these two organizations. This series is loaded with stars. Luka Doncic leads the way in Dallas and is […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban raised some eyebrows with recent comments about “dust-ups” between Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. With all the speculation about an icy relationship between the two Mavs stars, it was only natural to wonder just what was really going on. Porzingis responded soon after by saying he had no idea what […]

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly gauged interest in Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline. While the Mavs could explore trade options again in the offseason, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports the ultimate goal is to find a center to pair with Porzingis in the frontcourt. Richaun Holmes and John Collins are mentioned as specific targets. Holmes […]

If the Los Angeles Clippers think they’ll be facing the same Dallas Mavericks squad, then they should think again. As Kristaps Porzingis said it, the Mavs are now a different team after they got a taste of the playoffs for the first time with him and Luka Doncic leading the way. Following the Mavs’ final […]

Since entering the NBA in 2018, Luka Doncic was already tagged as the next big superstar. Fans saw the young stud from Slovenia punish defenders with his dreaded step-back and basic yet effective offensive skill-set. Along the way, he guided the Dallas Mavericks from a bottom-feeding team into a serious up-and-coming squad. Doncic, however, wasn’t […]

Much has been said about the relationship of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. However, the two Dallas Mavericks stars showed everyone they don’t need to be Luka-Bobi close to be effective teammates. On Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Doncic and Porzingis connected for a perfect alley-oop during the third quarter, showcasing that chemistry Mavs […]

There has been a lot of speculation lately regarding the nature of the relationship between Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Mavs owner Mark Cuban recently addressed it, saying there are occasional “dust-ups” but the situation is mostly fine while comparing the relationship to the one shared by Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis has already missed 28 games this 2020-21 due to various issues and injuries, but he doesn’t think he’s as injury-prone as what most people believe. Porzingis, who has been out from the Mavs’ last six games due to a right knee injury, is expected to suit up for Dallas when […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis is once again doubtful to play versus both the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers in the next two days. Porzingis is sidelined due to right knee soreness which he may have suffered versus the Detroit Pistons last Thursday. This is a huge blow for the Mavs given how many […]

Being a Dallas Mavericks fan hasn’t always been a walk in the park. Trust the people who have been on this path for a few decades, and who now watch Luka Doncic try to make history. True NBA success has been scarce and that feeling when Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the 2011 Mavs […]

There has been a lot of talk about Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis not being good friends. Fans and experts alike have noticed their lack of closeness, highlighted by the fact that Porzingis does not celebrate Doncic’s game-winners like the rest of his teammates. However, for ex-NBA champion James Posey, that doesn’t […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis exited the game on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons after a knee injury. After the game, head coach Rick Carlisle believes that the big man should be alright. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, Carlisle shared Porzingis’ situation after the game. The head coach seems optimistic about […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis left Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to right knee soreness. This is the same knee that he hurt in last year’s playoffs, requiring surgery during the offseason. Porzingis also endured a left ankle sprain last week which kept him sidelined for three games. The Porzingis experience continues […]

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis will join teammate Josh Richardson on the sidelines in the second game of their back-to-back against the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle clarified that The Unicorn’s ankle sprain is not a cause of concern, but the team opted to sit him […]

Anthony Davis is back. Rusty, no doubt. But back. Following a two-month absence, Davis made his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup on Thursday. Davis said he felt “100 percent healthy” on Wednesday, yet Frank Vogel kept his word and capped his workload at 17 first-half minutes in L.A.’s 115-110 loss to […]

The entire city of Dallas can sleep soundly on Thursday night as it seems Kristaps Porzingis’ left ankle scare against the Los Angeles Lakers was simply just that: A scare. After the game, Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Porzingis is “in good spirits” and it seems that his injured left ankle is doing fine […]

With just 15 games to go before the regular season ends, what the Dallas Mavericks don’t need at this point in time is another injury. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what they got on Thursday when starting big man Kristaps Porzingis rolled his ankle in the third quarter when the Mavs hosted the Los Angeles Lakers. Porzingis […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis received a rude welcome from Kristaps Porzingis of the Mavs Thursday night, after making his return from a nine-week absence. With AD attempting to work himself back into playing shape, Porzingis posterized the defending big man in a reminder of just how fast the pro game is. Something tells […]

The Dallas Mavericks duo is at it again. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis dazzled their way into another highlight as the two superstars perfectly linked up for a perfectly executed alley-oop slam against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Late in the second quarter, Doncic found the cutting Porzingis for the massive poster. LUKA LOBS […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had a curious comparison for Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Cuban said during an interview on 105.3 The Fan the Doncic-Porzingis combo is akin to the former Mavs duo of Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry in terms of their relationship: “They weren’t best friends at the beginning, but they grew […]

It wasn’t that long ago when Dallas Mavericks fans rejoiced when Kristaps Porzingis came over and formed a one-two punch with Luka Doncic. The two European players were expected to get along just fine. After all, they had similar roots growing up and both excel in today’s modern game. It should have been a match […]

Dallas Mavericks‘ Kristaps Porzingis has been receiving criticism from a handful of people this season. The latest one is coming from New York Knicks’ retired player and Hall of Famer Earl Monroe. Monroe tweeted that Porzingis has gone from being a franchise player to a role player for the Mavs. Porzingis, who was drafted by […]

When the New York Knicks traded Kristaps Porzingis during the 2018-19 season after Porzingis’ trade request, the ever-so passionate Knicks fan base instantly turned on their 2015 No. 4 overall pick. In fact, whenever Porzingis visits New York, he still draws a ton of boos from The Madison Square Garden crowd. That, however, wasn’t the […]

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis brought his A-game early against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. The 7-foot-3 Latvian was off to a fast start at American Airlines Center, already amassing a double-double to his name after just the first 24 minutes of action. Porzingis tallied 20 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks in just […]

Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic bounced back on Thursday night to push the Dallas Mavericks to a strong win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The European duo took advantage of the short-handed Bucks who were again without the reigning two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to score a 116-101 win at home. “We’re trying to play together and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had an up-and-down season, to say the least. The Mavs are currently ranked seventh in the Western Conference as they make their push for the playoffs. Luka Doncic has played out of his mind this year and is no doubt the best player on the roster. The organization was hoping to […]

Kristaps Porzingis admitted he is playing through a lot of pain for the Dallas Mavericks right now. The 7-foot-3 big man, who just returned from a two-game absence due to a bothersome wrist, gave the personal update in the aftermath of their 102-93 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Kristaps Porzingis on his wrist […]

With the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz facing off in a marquee matchup on Monday night, Mavs coach Rick Carlisle provided his thoughts on Utah’s outstanding campaign thus far. According to Carlisle, the one thing that has stood out for him the most for the league-best Jazz this term is the tremendous play of […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kristaps Porzingis on Monday as they host the league-best Utah Jazz in a marquee Western Conference matchup. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle has revealed that Porzingis is currently dealing with a sprained wrist and is now expected to undergo further testing on the injury. As it turns out, this […]

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis admitted he wasn’t expecting flowers and well wishes in his third trip back to New York. Even though Madison Square Garden was not as packed as usual on Friday, the Mavs star knew he will still get a rowdy welcome from the team’s rabid fans. True enough, the 25-year-old big […]

The New York Knicks got a legitimately rock-solid rookie when they drafted Brooklyn native Obi Toppin in this year’s NBA draft. He might be super raw as a player, with plenty of edges to smooth out, however, then on occasion, he reminds Knicks fans why he was taken 8th overall: Obi Toppin SLAMS the putback […]

There is no love lost between Kristaps Porzingis and his former team, the New York Knicks. Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks were in Madison Square Garden on Friday night, and the home fans in attendance made sure to let their feelings about the 7-foot-3 big man known. Here’s a clip of a rowdy Knicks crowd […]

Things didn’t end well between Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks. After three seasons, one All-Star appearance, and a torn ACL, the relationship soured between KP and New York, resulting in a trade to the Dallas Mavericks in 2019. Regardless of the breakup, Porzingis still harbors fond memories of his Knicks tenure. Two years […]

If you ever thought Kristaps Porzingis would be mentioned in the same sentence as Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, this is the post for you. The game of basketball has evolved beyond the three-point line. We’ve seen a plethora of talented shooters through the years. Reggie Miller and Ray Allen are two of the greatest […]

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose has one of the most interesting narratives in all of sports. After seemingly falling off the radar after a series of injuries, Rose has successfully come back as a trusted veteran guard in the NBA. In a recent revelation, Rose pointed out that his first stint with the Knicks […]

The Dallas Mavericks will need to navigate through Thursday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder without their two best players. Both Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out of Thursday’s tilt which will leave the Mavs shorthanded against OKC. This report comes via team insider Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News: Kristaps […]

The Dallas Mavericks front office and governor Mark Cuban have insisted big man Kristaps Porzingis is not available ahead of the trade deadline. Yet, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported the general consensus among league executives is the 7-footer is accessible in a trade: And Porzingis heard his name pop up in the trade rumor mill. Although […]