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Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis thinks he and Mavs point-forward Luka Doncic could be a “nightmare” for opponents this 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 won the 2019 Rookie of the Year award with ease […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is coming off a tremendous first year in the NBA that led to the Slovenian earning Rookie of the Year honors, providing the Mavs with their next franchise player following Dirk Nowitzki’s retirement. Dallas values Doncic so much, as a matter of fact, that head coach Rick Carlisle said at […]

After finishing the 2018-19 season with just 33 wins, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is feeling confident about the new campaign The veteran shot-caller even believes his Mavs have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs this coming season: “We really like the roster that we have in place,” Carlisle said, via Dwain Price […]

Dirk Nowitzki just wrapped up his 21st and final season with the Dallas Mavericks, but it is only fitting that another star European big man is preparing to take up his mantle with the Mavs. Kristaps Porzingis will make his debut in Dallas this season after the team acquired him from the New York Knicks […]

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 […]

Lost among the shuffle of the handful of rule changes announced by the NBA last week is a few notes on improving traveling violations, particularly on defining the ‘gather’ step mostly associated with stepbacks. Unfortunately, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has a player in his ranks that is well-known for such move in Luka Doncic — […]

The Dallas Mavericks have picked up Luka Doncic’s third-year option as well as Justin Jackson’s fourth-year option, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Doncic, the reigning Rookie of the Year award winner, will earn $8 million while Jackson will earn $5 million during the 2020-21 season. Doncic is coming off one of the greatest rookie seasons […]

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 […]

There was a good deal of skepticism surrounding Luka Doncic heading into the 2018 NBA Draft. Sure, he was practically a lock to go in the top five, but he was also just a teenager. The stakes were raised even higher when the Dallas Mavericks traded up in order to acquire the rights to Doncic […]

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 […]

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 […]

Luka Doncic is a member of the Dallas Mavericks while Dennis Smith Jr. is now a member of the New York Knicks. However, once upon a time, both point guards suited up alongside one another in Dallas — before Smith Jr. was traded to the Knicks midway through last season, that is. Because Smith Jr. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Luka Doncic may be an outstanding player for the Dallas Mavericks nowadays, but the Mavs rising star spent most of his developing years perfecting his game in Spain. This is why it’s understandable when the Slovenian Wonder Boy couldn’t help but feel elated when the Spaniards made the FIBA World Cup Finals. It was an […]

Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki has a charity tennis tournament coming up, and he’s reportedly bringing Luka Doncic on for the event. However, Nowitzki is doing a bit of scouting beforehand. Nowitzki recently joined Ben and Skin to discuss his upcoming charity tournament. During the interview, the German-born star noted that Doncic is keeping his tennis […]

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 guard Jalen Brunson appeared on FS1’s Fair Game with Kristine Leahy and was asked about his thoughts on Luka Doncic: "@luka7doncic is special." 🌟@jalenbrunson1 reveals to @KristineLeahy his thoughts on fellow guard Luka Dončić: pic.twitter.com/7AEjBJuhGh — Fair Game (@FairGameonFS1) September 9, 2019 And truly, Luka is indeed special. Doncic entered the NBA as […]

Luka Doncic is the shining hope for the Dallas Mavericks. He is expected to continue the tradition that the team is to be led by an outstanding European alongside Kristaps Porzingis. However, the Mavs rising star is still a young one and can be easily impressed by video games. With NBA 2K20’s release, players got […]

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 and star point guard Luka Doncic tried to perform a nice gesture by acknowledging Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale–who was named Rookie of the Year in the WNBA this past season–but the Minnesota Lynx were not hearing any of that noise. When the Wings tweeted out a video of the Mavs’ Slovenian […]

After winning EuroLeague MVP and being one of the most feted international prospects in NBA history, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks waltzed to a Rookie of the Year award last season despite some stiff late-season competition from runner-up Trae Young. The Rookie of the Year race was notable for the fact that it included […]

Dallas Mavericks sensation Luka Doncic has big expectations for the Mavs’ newly acquired guard Delon Wright. In an interview with Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Doncic admits he is looking forward to playing with Wright, who he expects to make a big impact on the team and on him. “He’s a point guard and he can […]

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. […]

The Dallas Mavericks nabbed a superstar-in-the-making when they traded for Luka Doncic in last year’s NBA Draft.  Very few knew how good he could be when faced against the league’s best. But with a year under his belt, everyone now knows that Doncic is going to be a big star beginning with the 2019-20 season. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic says his summer has been “different” since he’s gotten “so many days off” after the Mavs’ season ended in April. Doncic usually plays for Real Madrid during the summer, but now that’s he’s in the NBA on the Mavs, he gets to relax in the summer, spend time with his […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic admits it’s “going to be difficult” for the Mavs to make the playoffs next season. The Western Conference is going to be a bloodbath, especially at the top. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets are virtual locks to make […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic won the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. The Mavs star put on a show from start to finish last season and is looking to take it to another level in 2019-20. Doncic says he’s been training five days a week and on the weekends this offseason. The Mavs’ floor […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic says his defense is going to be better next season thanks to his weight loss. The Mavs’ floor general reportedly lost as much as 20 pounds this summer. Doncic says he’s faster now and will be able to move laterally quicker moving forward. MAVS.COM: Millions of us saw that photo […]

Seth Curry is back on the Dallas Mavericks and Mavs star Luka Doncic “can’t wait” to play with the sharpshooter. After playing with the Portland Trail Blazers last season, Curry signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Mavs this summer in free agency. Seth played for Dallas during the 2016-17 season. Doncic says Curry is […]

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 […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is one of the NBA’s most exciting young players to watch. There are a few flaws to his game that is clearly overshadowed by his positives. However, there’s one thing Dallas’ Wonder Boy cannot escape from: talks about his weight. Doncic is noticeably thicker if you put him beside […]

Seth Curry is back on the Dallas Mavericks and the Mavs guard is excited to play with 2019 Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic. After playing with the Portland Trail Blazers last season, Curry signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Mavs this summer in free agency. The sharpshooter is thrilled to be back […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is working hard to improve his game this summer, and he recently put himself to the test by participating in an open gym scrimmage. Needless to say, Doncic was impressive: ROY Luka Doncic making it too easy at Pro Open Run. Sheeesh 🤧 pic.twitter.com/iAb8YYLN93 — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 28, 2019 […]

Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic and Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum will likely get their first All-Star honors in the upcoming 2019-20 season, according to ESPN’s comprehensive preseason predictions. The two rising stars lead the ESPN voting for the “most likely first-time All-Stars” in their respective conferences. The rest of the list features equally exciting […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says Mavs budding star Luka Doncic is a special player for a number of reasons. Doncic, who won the 2019 Rookie of the Year Award, is the new face of the Mavs franchise now that Dirk Nowitzki is retired. Mark Cuban couldn’t hold back his excitement when he was asked […]

NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving believes that Dallas Mavericks sophomore Luka Doncic is the perfect player to become the next face of the franchise. In his interview with Fanatic View, Dr. J. praised Doncic, who had a great rookie season with the Mavs. He also believes that the Rookie of the Year winner has […]