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With the NBA fully embracing diversity in its fold, the league has announced that opening-night rosters will feature 108 international players across a record-tying 42 countries. The league issued this statement through its official NBA Communications website. It also mentions that the 2018-19 season will be the fifth consecutive year that more than 100 international […]

Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton and Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic are arguably the top two contenders for this season’s Rookie of the Year award. There appears to be a lot of mutual respect between these two highly touted rookies, with Ayton having nothing but good things to say about Doncic. Ayton was quoted […]

Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic are the future of the Dallas Mavericks. Smith is coming off an impressive rookie year and Doncic is showing signs of a potential superstar in the preseason. The two Mavs are playing well together on the court, but that doesn’t mean Doncic won’t roast his point guard from time […]

NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming has a knack of dwarfing tall people when standing next to him. That will happen when you’re 7 feet 6 inches tall. Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic recently posted a photo of himself posing with the former Houston Rockets star, along with Mavs legend and teammate Dirk Nowitzki. The Slovenian […]

NBA general managers came together to make their annual season predictions for NBA.com. Amid their prognostications, the GMs chose Mavs guard/forward Luka Doncic as their favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award. Doncic earned 43 percent of the votes for ROTY in the GMs predictions. Sacramento’s Marvin Bagley III and Chicago’s Wendell Carter Jr. tied […]

Former Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney plays in China now, but he took to Twitter to defend Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. Doncic was selected by the Hawks with the No. 3 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft before a trade to the Mavs on draft night. Doncic is the most accomplished teen to ever […]

The 2018 NBA Draft class is dripping with talent, but no draftee is ready to hit the ground running quite like Luka Doncic. Though it’s somewhat less prominent, he still faces the inevitable skepticism that most overseas prospects endure. The Slovenian is viewed by many as one of the best international prospects to ever come […]

The Dallas Mavericks made quite the investment to acquire forward Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft. Fortunately, the rookie has already started to show signs of why the Mavs felt so confident in making the trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Doncic kicked the preseason off in style with a number of flashy plays. He […]

On his “Open Floor” Podcast for Sports Illustrated, NBA analyst Andrew Sharp recently compared Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic to a 7-11 employee. Sharp picked on the 19-year-old Mavs guard’s “non-NBA” physique, and used a pretty funny metaphor to belabor his point. As expected, Reddit had a feast day from this unusual comparison, courtesy of a […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt thinks the Dallas Mavericks got the steal of the 2018 NBA Draft when they traded for Luka Doncic during the 2018 NBA Draft. “My opinion the biggest miss in the NBA draft. He was the No. 1 pick no question,” Blatt said to Eurohoops TV. “In my mind, […]

In the recently concluded media day for the Dallas Mavericks, seond year guard Dennis Smith shared his thoughts on their new rookie Luka Doncic. A snippet from an article from SportsDay details a couple plays during scrimmages that caught Smith off guard. “His vision is crazy,” he said. “So now that allows me to cut […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has two lofty goals for the upcoming season. The third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Doncic told reporters at Mavericks media day Friday he wants to make the playoffs, and win Rookie of the Year. Luka Doncic’s goals this season: Make the playoffs and win Rookie of the Year. […]

The Dallas Mavericks could execute the proverbial passing of the torch rather literally, as rookie Luka Doncic is projected to start at power forward this season, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, as franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki vacates the position he occupied during the last two decades. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday Nowitzki will likely […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki sees limitless potential for Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic. Nowitzki is towards the end of his career, but the future Hall of Famer is excited about the bright futures both these young stars have ahead of them. “I think the sky’s the limit for (Doncic) and Dennis together,” Dirk […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has become the best-kept secret in the NBA after the European phenom failed to make any appearances in this year’s Summer League. While he’s yet to have a taste of the NBA hardwood, legend has it that he’s come close to resembling a “taller version of Jason Kidd,” who was […]

Luka Doncic has yet to play a single game on American soil after missing the entirety of the Summer League, but the Dallas Mavs rookie is quickly becoming the best player in pickup games at the team’s practice facility, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. While his resume says so very clearly, Doncic was far and […]

As much as we think of the NBA as one of the most progressive leagues in sports in terms of embracing international players, there has been an enduring stigma around drafting international prospects. For every Dirk Nowitzki or Pau Gasol, there are five Darko Milicics or Nikoloz Tskitishvilis. May it be fair or unfair, international […]

Dirk Nowitzki will set himself up for the ultimate passing of the torch, from an international legend to another on the rise, getting to mentor European sensation Luka Doncic during his 21st and last year in the league. While Doncic boasts plenty of talent, Nowitzki knows there will be some level of adjustment to the […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki spoke about the newest Mavs member, Luka Doncic, noting that the 19-year-old was way better than him when he was of the same age. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Nowitzki, who will be playing his 21st season in the NBA, shared that he’s already been working out with Doncic. Asked if […]

The future is bright for Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. One of the firm believers of the 19-year-old’s potential is none other than teammate J.J. Barea. Doncic made a solid first impression on the Mavs veteran and according to Barea himself, he was impressed by Doncic’s innate ability to control the pace of a ballgame. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the 2018-19 season filled with optimism. Among the reasons for the excitement surrounding Rick Carlisle’s Mavs squad is rookie guard Luka Doncic. The Mavs connived with the Atlanta Hawks on draft night to secure the services of Doncic, executing a trade package centered on 2018’s third overall pick and Dallas’ […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki returned to the practice facility on Wednesday, as the Mavs’ German-born forward participated in his first team scrimmage since he underwent ankle surgery in April earlier this year. The 40-year-old Mavericks icon took the next step in rehabilitation process, scrimmaging with teammates such as recently drafted rookie Luka Doncic and […]

Luka Doncic is preparing for the biggest season in his professional career as the Slovenian is making the difficult jump from Europe to the NBA. According to Antonis Stroggylakis of Eurohoops.net, the Dallas Mavericks rookie is skipping his country’s World Cup Qualifiers in order to prepare for his rookie season in the United States. The […]

Dallas Mavericks prized rookie Luka Doncic just added another reason for Mavs fans to get excited to finally watch him play. Doncic posted a photo of himself working out with none other than the Los Angeles Lakers legend himself, Kobe Bryant. The 19-year-old playmaker proudly shared this photo on his Twitter account: 🐍 #mambamentality pic.twitter.com/iKlKEjHv3Q […]

Stephen Curry’s trainer, Brandon Payne, has confirmed that 2018 first-round pick Luka Doncic worked out with Accelerate Basketball Training on Sunday night. Brandon Payne confirms that @luka7doncic worked out with the @acceleratebball guys on Sunday night. Payne also tells me, “We will be discussing future work (with Luka) in the near future.” pic.twitter.com/MesF5KKjsT — Dalton […]

Many consider Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić to be the front-runner for this season’s Rookie of the Year Award. The fact that the expectations are already this massive for the newest member of the Mavs, despite the fact that he has yet to play a single minute of basketball in U.S. soil, proves that Dončić is […]

Luka Doncic is one of the most promising young players in the 2018 draft class. But apparently, fellow rookies Dallas Mavericks’ European star don’t envision him as the best player to emerge from the 2018 NBA Draft. In the NBA’s rookie survey, players were asked who they believe will have the best career of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks went all in on European wonder kid Luka Doncic at the 2018 NBA draft, as they look build a foundation in the hopes of again challenging for an NBA championship in the future. With the acquisition of Doncic, the 19-year-old will now team up with explosive guard Dennis Smith Jr. in the […]

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic — the first and second overall picks of this year’s draft seem to be growing a liking to each other. Recently, the Dallas Mavericks guard said that the Phoenix Suns big man will win this year’s award for the best rookie. Speaking with ESPN’s Chris Forsberg, Doncic was asked who he […]

The Rookie of the Year race should be hotly contested. There are a number of promising young players who can take home the award. Chris Forsberg of ESPN asked a group of rookies to make their picks are for the award. Marvin Bagley III wanted to pick himself but instead took current teammate Harry Giles. […]

The much-hyped Slovenian wonder kid Luka Doncic will finally be making his NBA debut with the Dallas Mavericks this upcoming 2018-19 season. His all-around brilliance and outstanding playmaking will create headaches for opposing defenses. In a recent ESPN roundtable discussion with his fellow top rookies, Doncic to LeBron James as the person he is most […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic will break into the NBA hardwood as the most accomplished European prospect the league has ever seen, having conquered multiple titles with Real Madrid on his way to becoming the Euroleague’s youngest MVP at a mere 19 years of age. European legend Milos Teodosic compared the Slovenian wonderboy’s talent to […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. made some waves when he liked an Instagram post calling fellow rookie Luka Doncic overrated. Doncic’s former teammate in Europe, Dino Radoncic, responded by throwing shade at Porter and saying the Nuggets rookie is the one who’s overrated. Porter and the Dallas Mavericks rookie were together at the NBA Rookie […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has a future Hall of Fame teammate in Dirk Nowitzki and a future Hall of Famer’s signed jersey in Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s. It’s fun to be the Mavs guard these days. The Slovenian hotshot, who was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in June’s NBA Draft […]

The NBA is showcasing two rookies this season that come from the former Yugoslavia and add to the area’s rich basketball history. Luka Doncic, Slovenia, and Dzanan Musa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, are set to star in the documentary “There’s Something in the Water” about the lead up to the NBA draft for the young stars. […]

Luka Doncic and Michael Porter Jr. haven’t even played in a single NBA game yet they’re already involved in some controversy. The Dallas Mavericks rookie’s former teammate threw some shade at the Denver Nuggets forward after the latter liked a comment saying that Doncic is overrated. Dino Radoncic, Doncic’s teammate in Real Madrid, caught sight […]

It’s hard to find a pettier pro sports league than the NBA. From Kevin Durant trading jabs on social media with a teenager to Russell Westbrook getting slighted after mistakenly thinking that he was picked last in the All-Star Draft to J.R. Smith throwing a bowl of soup, the NBA has it all in the […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is expecting his team to bounce back after two seasons mired in the cellar of the Western Conference. The 40-year-old Nowitzki decided to return for his 21st season, hoping to go out in a winning note after struggling with injuries the past two years. “I think we should be a […]

The hype remains uber high on Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. The guys over at Bristol recently had a poll about who they think will win the 2018-19 NBA Rookie of the Year, and the result was overwhelmingly in favor of the Slovenian hotshot. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmKFwr_jSa2 The poll was not done in Slovenia, but Doncic nearly […]