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The Dallas Mavericks looked as though they were on the verge of netting their third win in a row Wednesday night versus the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. Although the Mavs still did not have Kyrie Irving, the Cavs were also missing their top two scorers in Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Cleveland also rolled without […]

After originally being listed as questionable for the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Josh Green were upgraded to available. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving and Maxi Kleber were ruled out for the game. Irving, who is dealing with a right heel contusion, received an injury update from head […]

Mark Cuban wants to focus on things that will help Luka Doncic win a Larry O’Brien trophy. He sold the Dallas Mavericks and dispelled all rumors of a relocation. Although, there are still a few bumps in the road after Adam Silver and the NBA made it official, but the deal looks done. This prompted […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a strong win over the Phoenix Suns but have injury questions heading into Wednesday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luka Doncic was added to the injury report Tuesday, and his status is up in the air for Wednesday’s affair. Tim Hardaway Jr. is also dealing with an injury concern. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a contender in the Western Conference once again following the team’s disappointing finish to the 2022-23 campaign. Dallas still has areas of concern to address, though. Luka Doncic has been fantastic and rookie Dereck Lively looks like a future star but it still would not be surprising to see […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday. Luka Doncic, who dropped 50 points in Dallas’ Christmas Day victory over the Phoenix Suns, has been added to the NBA injury report due to left quad soreness and is being listed as questionable. Kyrie Irving, Josh Green, and Maxi Kleber have already been ruled out […]

Ja Morant has had an impactful return to the league after sitting out the first part of the 2023-24 NBA season. In his first week back, Morant led the Grizzlies to an undefeated record. Unsurprisingly, he won the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week honors for Week 9. Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards fans […]

The Dallas Mavericks emerged victorious on Christmas Day, defeating the Phoenix Suns by a final score of 128-114. Luka Doncic strengthened his MVP case with a jaw-dropping stat line which was highlighted by his 50 points and 15 assists. However, other Mavs players stepped up around Doncic with Kyrie Irving still out due to an […]

Without Kyrie Irving, almost all of the responsibility to carry the Dallas Mavericks’ offense falls on Luka Doncic’s shoulders. But worry not, for on Christmas Day, Doncic received the perfect present in the form of a matchup against the Phoenix Suns — the team that he embarrassed in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Moreover, the Mavs […]

Knowing Luka Doncic’s history with the Phoenix Suns, basketball fans all over the nation awaited the Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day matchup against Devin Booker and Co. It did not disappoint, at least on the Mavs’ side. Behind yet another 50-point outing by Doncic, the Mavs took down the Suns. After the game, Luka put himself […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a big road victory over the Phoenix Suns Monday, winning the Christmas Day clash 128-114. Luka Doncic led Dallas to the win, scoring 50 points and dishing out 15 assists. Additionally, he added six rebounds and four steals. Luka won the battle versus Devin Booker amid the stars’ rivalry. And Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks haven’t won a title yet with Luka Doncic at the helm of the ship. Still, Doncic has provided countless incredible shots, plays and memories en route to becoming one of the most likeable and recognizable NBA stars in recent memory. Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich shared a truth bomb on Doncic’s recent […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker receives criticism for how he played in Game 7 of the team’s Western Conference semifinal series loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks at home. Booker, who is considered one of the top-10 players in the NBA, has been the best player on the winningest team in basketball since […]

The best day of the season is finally here and we’ll see five primetime matchups between 10 of the NBA’s best teams. Bragging rights and positions in the standings will be on the line as conference rivals will meet on a nationally-televised NBA Christmas stage. The NBA gives us the best present of all: basketball […]

A 144-119 loss to the Dallas Mavericks marks the ninth in the last 10 matchups for the San Antonio Spurs against their rivals from up I-35. And the lone win came in last season’s finale when both teams — eliminated from the playoff picture — sat just about every member of their rotations, including Mavs […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal said he could return for the team’s Christmas game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. “When I first got hurt (four minutes into the Suns’ 139-122 loss to the New York Knicks Dec. 15), I honestly thought I broke my ankle,” Beal said, via Andscape. “I thought I broke my […]

Luka Doncic is expected to return Saturday versus the San Antonio Spurs after missing Friday’s game with an injury, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. Dallas was defeated 122-96 by the Houston Rockets on Friday night with Doncic, Irving, and a number of other key players out due to injury. Doncic will try to help the […]

In an era of basketball where most players seem to be friends with one another, one rivalry stands out. Luka Doncic versus Devin Booker has drawn plenty of headlines over the past few years. And the Doncic-Booker beef has emerged as the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. Let’s take a deep dive into the […]

The Dallas Mavericks looked headed for a scheduled loss on Friday night against the Houston Rockets, as they entered that game without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, Josh Green, and Maxi Kleber — six important rotation pieces. Even then, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd expected his team to put up a […]

It’s no secret that Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki have a good relationship. After all, Nowitzki has passed the torch to the young Slovenian as the next superstar for the Mavs. During an interview, Doncic was asked by Malika Andrews about wanting to play with Nowitzki again, to which the 24-year-old had […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker have a well-documented rivalry. However, Doncic clarified that it’s not something born out of hate but rather competitiveness. The Mavs star shared as much in a recent interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, noting that he has nothing but respect for Booker. When asked […]

HOUSTON – It’s been a rough three game stretch for the Houston Rockets, especially their defense. Losing winnable games against on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers sits a poor Houston road record of 2-10. At home, the Rockets snapped their 11-game winning streak against the Atlanta Hawks. At 13-12 in the […]

Luka Doncic can score. Everyone knows that. The Dallas Mavericks star has been known to put up some of the best offensive numbers the NBA has ever seen. However, with the way opposing teams’ defenses focus on the young Slovenian, there will be nights when emotions boil over. Doncic has been known for getting into […]

The Dallas Mavs might be in trouble on Friday night for their game against the Houston Rockets. Superstar guard, Luka Doncic is still dealing with a quad injury and it looks like he won’t be available for that game. With Doncic out, the Mavs are going to resort to the bench if they hope to […]

In the most recent player ratings update for NBA 2K24, the game mirrors the on-court excellence of the NBA’s elite athletes. Dominating the December ratings, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Anthony Davis stand out with their superior performances. These players have not only thrilled basketball enthusiasts globally but have also translated their on-court prowess into […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, 120-111. Despite the loss, superstar Luka Doncic managed to produce another triple-double of 28 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. One of his highlights during the game was a difficult fadeaway jumper on James Harden, via NBA Buzz. Luka Doncic hit this TOUGH […]

The Los Angeles Clippers look to extend their winning streak to nine games tonight when they take on the Dallas Mavericks. Paul George and Norman Powell were both questionable entering the matchup against Luka Doncic and the Mavs, but head coach Tyronn Lue was able to provide clarity on their statuses. Paul George was not […]

Luka Doncic was originally listed as probable for Monday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to an illness, and he ended up being able to play. The Mavs were still short-handed due to injury concerns and ultimately fell to the defending champions by a final score of 130-104. Luka certainly wasn’t to blame for […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a 130-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday, and head coach Jason Kidd spoke about what the team needs to improve on after the loss. “We’ve got to be better defensively if we’re not scoring,” Jason Kidd said, via Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. “So this is two […]

There have been some great centers in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O’Neal are just a few of the legendary big men this league has seen. After claiming last season’s MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is looking to etch his name next to those who came before […]

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 131-120 Saturday night, but they did take a big loss as well after rookie center Dereck Lively II left the game with an ankle injury. The good news is, after the game, the Mavs got a best-they-could-hope injury update on Lively that has to make Mavs superstar […]

NBA teams routinely plan years in advance for the chance to acquire the game’s greatest players. Though free agency definitely isn’t the hotbed of league-altering player movement it was a decade ago, trades are still a viable avenue for teams to target superstars. The New York Knicks, for instance, famously kept a watchful eye on […]

Luka Doncic recently sat down with Rachel Nichols on her Showtime program “Headliners with Rachel Nichols” and talked about several topics about his time with the Dallas Mavericks, including his relationship with his backcourt mate Kyrie Irving. When asked why Irving is a good partner for him, Doncić said, “First, because he’s an amazing player. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic picked up his seventh technical foul Thursday. Despite the 119-101 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic performed admirably once again, scoring 39 points and dishing out 13 assists. The technicals are becoming a storyline of their own, however. Doncic was given an explanation for the technical he received versus Minnesota. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were searching to get back in the win column on Thursday night as they took on the Dallas Mavericks. After a disappointing loss earlier in the week to the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson, they faced a tough challenge against Luka Doncic and the Mavs. Minnesota, however, stepped up in a […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered their Thursday night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves winners of four straight games, which is no mean feat, since they’ve missed Kyrie Irving for the past two games due to a foot injury. Their huge win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, in particular, stands out. One common denominator for […]

Luka Doncic’s car collection is an eclectic group of vehicles. Doncic is an enigmatic character, and his choice of cars is no different. Luka Doncic’s net worth is $25 million, and he has spent some of that to upgrade his car collection. If Doncic makes an All-NBA team in 2023-24, he will earn a contract […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 127-125 victory on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers despite Kyrie Irving missing the game with an injury. Tim Hardaway Jr. stepped up amid Irving’s absence alongside Luka Doncic. Luka led Dallas with 33 points while Hardaway had 32 in the win. After the game, Hardaway admitted that he felt […]

The Dallas Mavericks emerged victorious Tuesday, earning a competitive 127-125 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Doncic was fantastic again despite dealing with an injury, while Tim Hardaway Jr. also performed well for the Mavs. With Kyrie Irving out with an injury of his own, however, it was Dante Exum who proved to be […]