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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has heard the tireless comparisons between him and draftmate Luka Doncic throughout the bulk of his first two years in the league. The Hawks star point guard is now more than willing to embrace those comparisons, resigned to hear about them for the rest of his NBA career. “To be […]

After housing Dirk Nowitzki for two decades, the Dallas Mavericks found another European gem in Luka Doncic to carry the franchise for the next 20 years (hopefully). The Mavs had a chance to select another great European star five years ago but ultimately went in another direction. Tim Cato and Sam Amick of The Athletic […]

Dallas Mavericks wing Luka Doncic is nursing a wrist injury and was listed as questionable for Tuesday’s Texas rodeo with the San Antonio Spurs. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle, however, told reporters in the afternoon that the 21-year-old Slovenian prodigy will likely play, although the wrist will be a nagging injury for the first-time All-Star. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are listing star guard Luka Doncic as questionable to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Doncic has a wrist injury: Late add to Mavs injury report: @luka7doncic now questionable with what is being listed as a RIGHT wrist sprain. Checking with Mavs to make sure of which wrist. It’s the left one that has been bothering […]

After the Dallas Mavericks’ heartbreaking loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Mavs star Luka Doncic called out the referees for missing several late-game calls. With less than 30 seconds remaining and the Mavs down by a point in the game, Doncic aggressively drove to the hoop, kicked it out, and apparently got smacked in […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is not an easy player to guard, and Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren can attest to that fact after facing the Mavs phenom on Sunday night. Warren saw his night cut short due to foul trouble in the Pacers’ road game versus the Mavs inside the American Airlines Center. The […]

For as good as Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been this season when the game is on the line and the clock is ticking down, the second-year phenom hasn’t risen to the occasion. During Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Doncic would miss two shots to take the lead in the final quarter ending […]

Going into the 2019-20 NBA campaign, the main theme in Dallas was Luka Doncic hype. And you know what? That was understandable, given how great of a rookie season Doncic had, and he is certainly living up to his lofty expectations this year. But the funny thing is that Doncic is not even the Mavericks’ […]

Two of the brightest young stars in the NBA shared a touching moment on Friday, as Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and Memphis Grizzlies budding star Ja Morant traded jerseys after their match at the Mavs’ homecourt. Doncic, who was named NBA Rookie of the Year last season, appeared to have passed the torch to […]

For the second game in a row, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has used a combination of hesitation moves and crossovers to make the opposing defender look lost. After crossing up All-NBA defender Jrue Holiday on Wednesday, Doncic pulled off a similar move against former top-five pick Josh Jackson. Already possessing a 34-point lead in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are listing star guard Luka Doncic as questionable to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Doncic is sick and didn’t practice with the Mavs on Thursday: Doncic was ill, sent home, did not practice today. Finney-Smith (hip) will be a gametime decision tomorrow. — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) March 5, 2020 4:30 NBA […]

Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson squared off for the first time on Wednesday night, resulting in a 127-123 overtime victory for the Mavs. There were several interesting takeaways from this matchup of stars. In this piece, we’ll highlight three of the hotter points of discussion. Luka Doncic shines Despite the fact that his thumb was […]

The Dallas Mavericks came away with an impressive overtime victory on Wednesday in a tightly contested matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. This was thanks in large part to a sensational performance from Mavs star Luka Doncic, who took over in the extra period to lead his side to victory. Following the win, Doncic met […]

During Wednesday’s match between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, Mavs star Luka Doncic re-injured his thumb. Fortunately, x-ray results were negative. Per Brad Towsend of the Dallas Morning News, Doncic acknowledged that his thumb is going to hurt every game. Doncic says he got his left thumb X-rayed. Doesn’t know result. Said it […]

The highly anticipated matchup between Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson ended in favor of the Dallas Mavericks, with the Mavs winning the game 137-133 in overtime. Doncic led his team with a masterful triple-double of 30 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to record ten 30-point triple-doubles in […]

It took less than two seasons for Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic to set the Mavs record for career triple-doubles with 22, per Dwain Price of Mavs.com. Doncic accomplished the feat during Wednesday’s 127-123 overtime victory over rookie sensation Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. In the game, the Slovenian guard notched 30 points, […]

Jrue Holiday is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. However, that didn’t stop Mavs star Luka Doncic from taking him for a ride with a flurry of dribble moves in overtime of the Dallas Mavericks-New Orleans Pelicans game on Wednesday. With 25 seconds remaining in OT, Doncic had the chance to build […]

Wednesday night gave NBA fans a matchup between two of the brightest young stars in the entire league as the Dallas Mavericks faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Luka Doncic-Zion Williamson battle is the first of its kind, and the Mavs star has already done his best to make it a show. In […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban knew the Mavs had something special in Luka Doncic just 10 games into Luka’s rookie season. Doncic has taken the NBA world by storm, similar to how LeBron James did when he was a youngster with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The reigning Rookie of the Year said last season he was […]

Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Seth Curry says Mavs star Luka Doncic reminds him of LeBron James. Curry has been very impressed by the way Doncic approaches the game and says he sees a lot of LeBron in Luka. “I’m very impressed. He’s very consistent with how he’s playing, and we know he’s talented and can do […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a unique chance to avoid a loss to the Chicago Bulls, firing up a desperate mid-court heave that would have resulted in the Mavs saving grace. Doncic just missed as the shot glanced off the front of the rim, and he was “pissed” that he did: “That’s why I […]

Kristaps Porzingis has finally bounced back to become the player the Dallas Mavericks thought he could be upon returning from injury, playing a perfect complement to franchise gem Luka Doncic. The 7-foot-3 unicorn is excelling at all those attributes general manager Donnie Nelson saw in the once-injured big man, who missed all of last season […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face off with the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The night before their duel at the United Center, fans got a chance to get the autograph of Mavs point forward Luka Doncic. What’s supposed to be a short autograph session turned into a fiasco as the Chicago crowd got a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the team’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon, per Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Luka Doncic is OUT today, per Rick Carlisle — Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) March 1, 2020 Doncic has been nursing a thumb injury and his status has been […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic celebrated his 21st birthday in Miami on Friday, and it looks like the new Mavs franchise player had a great time. Despite losing to the Miami Heat earlier in the day, Luka didn’t let it ruin his night. Apparently, he partied with teammate JJ Barea, along with Puerto Rican rapper […]

Dallas Mavericks rising star Luka Doncic is having a sensational sophomore campaign. However, the Slovenian Sensation has been struggling with keeping his temper in check, especially with referees’ calls. Aljosa Persak of Vecer asked Doncic’s fellow countryman Goran Dragic what he would advise the 20-year old on how to deal with the officials. Obviously, Doncic […]

Dallas Mavericks point forward Luka Doncic’s birthday did not go well on-court, as the Mavs lost Friday night on the road against the Miami Heat. The first-time All-Star had an off-night as the ball kept slipping from his hands. Doncic did not make any of his six attempts from three and recorded six turnovers to […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is celebrating his 21st birthday in Miami. The Mavs star plans to go out to South Beach for dinner after Dallas’ game against the Miami Heat. However, Doncic doesn’t see turning 21 as that big of a deal since adulthood for him started when he turned 18, via The Dallas […]

Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic has made short work of the NBA through just 119 games stateside. The former EuroLeague MVP hopped across the Atlantic Ocean after the Mavs traded for the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, later winning Rookie of the Year and now turning into a legitimate MVP candidate this […]

Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest player in Dallas Mavericks history. The German-born power forward is sixth all time in career points, won an MVP, and led the Mavs to their only championship in the 2011 NBA Finals. Despite the accolades, Nowitzki, who retired at the conclusion of last season, may not have the title as […]

Friday’s Miami Heat versus Dallas Mavericks match-up at the AmericanAirlines Arena will surely feel like a homecoming for Slovenian stars Goran Dragic and Luka Doncic. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, around 2,500 Slovenian fans will reportedly make the trip to South Beach to watch the country’s two best basketball stars go at […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is questionable to face the Miami Heat on Friday. The Mavs say Doncic has a left thumb sprain. Friday is Luka’s 21st birthday: Mavs star Luka Doncic (left thumb sprain) is listed as questionable for Friday's game in Miami. Doncic, who will be celebrating his 21st birthday, injured the thumb […]

The grueling season appears to be taking its toll on Dallas Mavericks sophomore sensation Luka Doncic. The 20-year-old made his return to the court on Wednesday following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and as it turns out, the reigning Rookie of the Year sustained another minor injury in the Mavs’ 109-103 victory […]

The Dallas Mavericks further bolstered their record to 36-23 after rallying past the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 on Wednesday night. Mavs All-Star Luka Doncic put on his usual numbers, recording a triple double in the matchup. Now, speaking to reporters after the game, Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV acknowledged the defense’s focus on Doncic. Long-time […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic hasn’t even finished his second season in the NBA, but he has already tied Jason Kidd for the most triple-doubles in Mavs history. With a 26-point, 14-assist, 10-rebound performance on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, the second-year superstar matched Kidd’s record of 21 career triple-doubles. Luka Doncic recorded his […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley has some high praise for 20-year old Dallas Mavericks sophomore Luka Doncic, directly comparing the Mavs star to his teammate LeBron James. During an appearance on The Lowe Post podcast, Dudley said that, like LeBron, Doncic is one of the league’s “most unselfish superstars” — a quality that will […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic believes the media needs to talk more about Mavs shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. Doncic says Hardaway is one of the best catch-and-shoot shooters in the NBA. The Wonder Boy is happy he’s on the Mavs: “He’s probably one of the best catch-and-shoot guys in the league right now and […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen when Luka Doncic will return to the Mavs. Luka Doncic has missed the last two games with an ankle injury he suffered against the Orlando Magic. According to Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, he is admittedly still feeling the effects: […]

Without rest, Mavs star Luka Doncic is going to continue to experience soreness in his ankle. That’s at least what Mavs owner Mark Cuban thinks: Mark Cuban says the reality of Luka Doncic's ankle situation is that, without a lengthy rost, he will continue to feel soreness. "That’s just the nature of the injury. There’s […]