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The Dirk Nowitzki era in the Dallas Mavericks was probably the best period in the franchise’s history. But now that it’s done, the team is about to welcome the new era led by the young duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. For longtime Mavs coach Rick Carlise, the two should always remember the franchise’s […]

For veteran guard J.J. Barea, the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis could be NBA’s premiere duo if they mesh well and do it right. Per Dwain Price of mavs.com, Barea believes that the key for the duo to work well is if they help each other out. Here's what #Mavs guard JJ Barea […]

There’s a lot to look forward to as an NBA fan in the upcoming 2019-20 season but one of the most anticipated is undoubtedly the Dallas Mavericks debut and return of Kristaps Porzingis from almost a two-year layoff. Hyping his return is a regular stream of photos showing his new and improved physique from a […]

The 2018-19 season for the Dallas Mavericks will be most remembered by two things. First is the amazing debut season of 6-foot-7 guard-forward Luka Doncic, which set him on his way to an unrivaled Rookie of the Year campaign. Secondly, this was the year we all said goodbye to a true NBA legend, as long-time […]

Over the summer, the Dallas Mavericks proved just how much they believe in Kristaps Porzingis by giving him a five-year, $158 million max extension. The Mavs have put all their eggs on the Porzingis basket, as they remain fully committed to the notion of the 7-foot-3 big man being their team’s cornerstone superstar for the […]

Some NBA fans may have forgotten that Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his Dallas Mavericks debut on opening day against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the new Mavs centerpiece have put himself back on the map with his declaration of intent for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Porzingis asked his followers on […]

An NBA trainer who has worked with multiple NBA stars believes Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis will become a Hall of Famer, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Porzingis will make his Mavs debut in 2019-20 after missing the entire 2018-19 campaign rehabbing his ACL injury. Dallas fans can’t wait to see KP play alongside […]

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash sees a bright future ahead for the Dallas Mavericks with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis leading their renaissance. In a Q&A during the Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Tournament at SMU, Nash said that it’s an exciting time to be a Dallas fan. He pointed out that not only […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett endeared himself to his team’s fans by bringing up former franchise cornerstone Kristaps Porzingis as the target for one of his ferocious slams next season. But to NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, this isn’t as impressive as it sounds at all. Speaking with his fellow The Jump crew, […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett says he wants to dunk on Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis in the 2019-20 season. During Bleacher Report’s “Ask Me Anything,” Barrett was asked which player he’d most like to dunk on. The Knicks rookie didn’t hesitate and named the former Knicks star. RJ Barrett was asked in […]

The whole basketball world can’t wait to see how Kristaps Porzingis would look like once he makes his long-awaited return to the court after almost two years of absence due to injury. One of the many who are looking forward to his debut is his fellow Dallas Mavericks teammate Dwight Powell who, in an interview […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki sees great things ahead for the Mavs with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis leading the way. Nowitzki’s 21-year reign in Dallas ended after he retired at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. However, he did leave the team in good hands in Doncic and Porzingis. The 14-time NBA All-Star says […]

It was not too long ago that Dirk Nowitzki was establishing himself with the Dallas Mavericks as a revolutionary player in the game of basketball. Given his size and shooting ability, the Mavs icon showed the ability to dominate the game both from the paint and on the perimeter, setting the mold for the modern […]

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the most intriguing young tandems in the league: Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Luka is still under his rookie deal, while the Mavericks secured Porzingis to a five-year, $158-million max contract. These should be the three major storylines for Dallas heading into the 2019-20 season: 1. Luka Doncic’s Improvement […]

Most of the members of the Dallas Mavericks, including Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, decided to meet up in Miami for some pre-camp workouts and team bonding: And now, thanks to @kporzee, we have a complete picture of this “Mavs in Miami” team bonding. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/aJ1m1OfWRC — Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) September 12, 2019 The Mavs […]

Excitement is in the air for Dallas Mavericks fans heading into the start of training camp, which will open in two weeks. At the heart of the excitement is the continued development of 2018-19 NBA Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic and his potential superstar pairing with Kristaps Porzingis, who is coming off of an […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are excited to get the new season started. The Mavs may have lost Dirk Nowitzki to retirement, but they have an exciting duo coming up in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The two European stars have enthralled and won fans all over the world with their top basketball skills. Even fellow NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a shining new international duo this upcoming season with reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic and returning Latvian star Kristaps Porzingis at the helm. Unfortunately, Mavs fans won’t get the chance to see them play alongside Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, who officially retired at the end of the 2018-19 season. […]

Dallas Mavericks budding star Luka Doncic is very excited to play with Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis next season. Porzingis missed the entire 2018-19 season rehabbing his ACL injury, but is 100 percent now and will make his Mavs debut in 2019-20. Doncic, who won the 2019 Rookie of the Year award, is looking forward […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry says the Mavs will be a “tough team” once power forward Kristaps Porzingis gets his “legs back going.” Porzingis missed the entire 2018-19 season recovering from his ACL tear. The 7-footer will make his Mavs debut next season and Curry believes Dallas will be a juggernaut on offense with Porzingis […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry says Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis is already one of the best players in the league and people have forgotten that since Porzingis missed the entire 2018-19 season recovering from his ACL tear. Porzingis will make his Mavs debut next season and Dallas can’t wait to see KP play alongside […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas doesn’t see Dallas Mavericks youngsters Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis going anywhere else in the next 20 years. Arenas, who visited the American Airlines Center recently for a BIG3 showcase, told Fanatics View that the Mavs will certainly keep the duo and build around them — just like what they […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off yet another offseason in which they largely struck out on the free-agent market. Yes, they retained Kristaps Porzingis on a max deal, but overall, the Mavericks weren’t able to lure any big names. Still, with a duo of Porzingis and Luka Doncic, there are reasons to be excited about […]

Mavs All-Star Kristaps Porzingis is currently recovering from an ACL injury, but that isn’t stopping him from packing on a few pounds of muscle in the gym. On Wednesday morning, Porzingis posted a photo to his Instagram account that was taken during his workout routine. As you’ll see in the image, the Latvian-born star has […]

The 2019 NBA offseason saw a wild wave of changes, with more than 200 players finding new homes in free agency, whether it was by a signing or a trade. NBA stars were not shy to make moves, as some of the game’s biggest names will now suit up in a different jersey. These are […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a blockbuster trade last February to form an international star tandem with Luka Doncic. In an interview with Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle admitted that he has been enamored with the 7-foot-3 Latvian Unicorn ever since he entered the NBA. “Listen, I can’t wait […]

A lot has happened between the New York Knicks and Kristaps Porzingis’ camp before both sides decided to part ways earlier this year. What was once seen as the beginning of a fairy tale story during the 2015-16 season is now a chapter that everyone involved wants to forget. In February 2018, Porzingis suffered an […]

Back in January, the New York Knicks decided to trade disgruntled star Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, which allowed them to free up enough cap space to sign two superstars to max contracts in free agency. Obviously, their top targets didn’t choose another team, which left the front office with no choice but to […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran point guard JJ Barea chimed in on the Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic tandem by calling it a ‘great combination.’ In an interview with Dwain Price of mavs.com, Barea shared his thoughts on their two young stars, Porzingis and Doncic. To recall, Porzingis was traded to the Mavericks in January. However, since […]

Earlier this year, the New York Knicks have decided to part ways with rising star Kristaps Porzingis. The team traded him to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Dennis Smith Jr., and while most fans were extremely upset by this move, there are some individuals who actually supported it. One of which is rapper and […]

Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis returns to New York to face the Knicks on Nov. 14. Porzingis played three seasons for the Knicks before requesting a trade in February. New York traded KP to the Mavs, who signed Porzingis to a five-year extension this summer. Sources: Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kristaps Porzingis makes his return to […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith is determined to help his team end their playoff drought in the 2019-20 NBA season. Finney-Smith said that the Mavs are tired of having losing seasons. The Mavs ended up with a 33-49 record last season, which is only good for 14th place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks have […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be heading into the 2019-20 season with a plan to contend for a playoff spot. They will be fielding in a team led by reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, who is expected to be 100 percent healed from his injury. Although they are not expected to […]

Despite recovering from an ACL tear suffered in February of 2018, the Dallas Mavericks still signed restricted free agent and one-time All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis to a five-year max deal worth $158 million. Not everybody is sold on where Porzingis is at and how well he could perform when he returns to the hardwood, however. […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a franchise-changing move in January when they traded Dennis Smith Jr. Wesley Matthews, and DeAndre Jordan for a package that included one of the most unique players in the game: Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis was mending from a torn ACL and did not suit up for the Mavs in the 2018-19 season. […]

The bad blood between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs didn’t just start with the Marcus Morris deal. Before the three-and-D forward agreed to leave behind a two-year, $20 million deal from the Spurs to a sign a one-year deal with the Knicks, New York was under the impression San Antonio acted […]

If you’ve been on social media over the past 24 hours, you will have noticed an absolute glut of digitally altered images of friends, family, celebrities and anyone with a face made to look older than they are. Via an app called FaceApp, which uses neural network technology to generate highly realistic transformations of faces, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have missed the playoffs three years in a row, marking the first time that has happened since 2000. But with a young phenom in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis on the mend, the Mavericks could be a tough team next season. The offseason has been a relatively quiet one in Dallas, as […]

It came as no surprise when owner Mark Cuban said recently that the Dallas Mavericks will subject Kristaps Porzingis to load management in 2019-20. After all, the Latvian sensation missed all of last season while recovering from a torn ACL, and there’s little to no precedent for a player of his size re-acclimating to the […]