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The dust from Luka Dončić’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1 is still settling in Dallas, and so is the frustration. For head coach Jason Kidd, the months that followed were not just chaotic on the court but also took a personal toll as he faced the media. As reported by James […]

In the history of the Dallas Mavericks franchise, former head coach Don Nelson was instrumental in establishing them as a consistent playoff team in the early 2000s. Nelson helped unlock Dirk Nowitzki and helped shape him into the greatest player in franchise history. Being one of the best offensive innovators in league history, Nelson is […]

Former Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson is making an addition to the list of awards that he already has. Nelson is the winner of this year’s Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, which was announced on June 8. When he gets his award, he plans on paying tribute to some of his fashion choices by wearing […]

The Dallas Mavericks just came off a controversial 2024-25 season that saw them trade away the face of the franchise, Luka Doncic. While the move drew heat from its fanbase, the Mavericks will have the privilege of selecting with the No. 1 pick at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. With a chance to select Duke […]

A cherished Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles has been vandalized for the second time in just over a month. Despite community efforts and a $5,000 donation from NBA star Luka Doncic to restore the mural in late April, white spray paint now covers the tribute to Kobe and Gigi Bryant at the corner […]

Luka Doncic’s physical condition was put under the microscope when his alleged poor conditioning was used as the justification behind the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade him away despite him being their (former) franchise player. In particular, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison did not believe that Doncic was going to stay healthy, believing that his […]

Finding a starting-caliber center to pair with Luka Doncic will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority this summer. After trading Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka’s squad was left with a gaping hole at the position during the second half of the season. Despite this, the Lakers aren’t expected to include Austin Reaves, their top trade […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is nearing an end with the NBA Finals getting underway. However, that doesn’t mean basketball fans will have to wait long to see their favorite international basketball idols take the court once again. In fact this summer, EuroBasket 2025 will feature 24 European countries who will duel it out for a […]

Alongside All-Star LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic opened up about his transition from the Dallas Mavericks to living in Los Angeles this season. Doncic discussed what joining James was like. It was a shocking mid-season trade for the Mavericks. LeBron addressed what makes Luka a special teammate as the two agreed to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has long been one of the NBA’s best players. Known for controlling the game despite lacking elite speed, Doncic made a surprising remark about his quickness during an appearance on the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash and LeBron James. “[The Thunder] speed people up. They can’t speed […]

As it was the first season with the Los Angeles Lakers duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic together, there is no doubt that the pair will be hungry to redeem themselves after a disappointing playoff exit. With the Lakers’ star in Doncic appearing on James’ “Mind The Game” podcast, the latter spoke about his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing playoff exit in the first round at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, but that didn’t come as too much of a surprise with a roster that was still in flux after acquiring Luka Doncic midseason. While you always take Doncic if he is presented to you, trading […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic recently made an appearance on the Mind the Game podcast. The complete episode will go live on Sunday, but Mind the Game released a segment from the podcast on Saturday, via X, formerly Twitter. In the video, Doncic discussed his passion for the game of basketball with NBA Hall […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a pivotal offseason, one of the most intriguing developments is happening away from the hardwood. Luka Doncic is set to appear alongside LeBron James and Steve Nash on the Mind the Game podcast—a move that could signal a deeper commitment to growth and accountability. The Mind the Game […]

There are few two-word phrases NBA fans should be more afraid of than “two timelines.” So long as any other team is focused on maximizing their singular timelines, those teams splitting their attention are going to fall behind in their goals. Between the end of the LeBron James era and the beginning of Luka Doncic’s, […]

A first-round playoff exit with home-court advantage can really shake an organization. Losing that series in only five games only intensifies the rattling. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ case, losing 12 of their last 14 playoff games is enough to drive the otherwise thoroughly spoiled fan base absolutely insane. Now, entering the first full season […]

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts was among the speakers at WSJ’s The Future of Everything Event on Wednesday, which ClutchPoints was invited to attend virtually. Welts discussed a number of topics including the shocking Luka Doncic trade from this past season. The Mavs CEO even revealed that he thought he was being pranked when team […]

In the modern NBA, witnessing a three-peat has been nearly impossible. In fact, the last two times it happened, Michael Jordan was still playing and the Los Angeles Lakers still had Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. The closest teams to ever accomplish the feat were the Miami Heat from 2011 to 2012 and the Golden […]

With the Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs currently underway, teams are now laying it all out on the court to book a seat at the NBA Finals. The NBA Finals features two of the best teams of the season as they compete for the elusive NBA championship. Booking a trip to the Finals isn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves enjoyed a big season during the 2024-25 campaign. Yet, his fit alongside Luka Doncic has been questioned at times and the Lakers need a center. As a result, Reaves has been mentioned in trade rumors. The Lakers guard’s agent recently fired a shot at the mock trade proposals that […]

One of the biggest trades in NBA history went down this season when the Dallas Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA, and he wanted to spend his entire career in Dallas. He just took the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last year. […]

After fans pointed out in some recent photos of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic looking slimmer, the conversation resurfaced from before around the conditioning of the player with the Dallas Mavericks. With the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from the playoffs, teammate Markieff Morris would speak on the viral photos of Doncic and the transformation. […]

Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA. Concerns about Doncic’s conditioning have surfaced in the past, however. A recent video has fans thinking that the Los Angeles Lakers star has already lost weight this offseason, via urfaselol on Reddit. Luka looking slim at a Real Madrid game byu/urfaselol innba “Luka looking […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers looking for trade targets to improve their team, one piece that is interesting heading into the offseason is Rui Hachimura. As the Lakers rumors keep piling up, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha spoke about the likelihood of the team keeping Hachimura or trading him elsewhere. Someone would ask Buha on a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently looking for ways to improve their roster after a five-give first round playoff exit vs the Minnesota Timberwolves this spring. The Lakers’ season took a 180-degree turn after the February trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, but ultimately, concerns about the team’s lack of frontcourt depth and defensive […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic faced a lot of backlash from NBA fans after his team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. More specifically, the 26-year old’s conditioning was called into question, including subtle comments from Lakers head coach JJ Redick. It didn’t stop there for Doncic. Multiple players in this […]

Luka Doncic watched someone he knows well receive an award with the New York Knicks. Someone from his Dallas Mavericks days. The entire Knicks medical team earned NBA Athletic Training Staff of the Year Monday. But basketball insider Marc Stein reminded who’s on the Knicks’ staff with ties to the Los Angeles Lakers addition. “It’s […]

Jordan Brand and Nike have long held onto traditions throughout the years that have strengthened their relationships with consumers around the world along with expanding the game of basketball on an international stage. For the last 18 years, Jordan Brand has sponsored the Quai 54 tournament in Paris, France and as all sneakerheads know, it […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade with the Los Angeles Lakers surprised the entire NBA world. The deal also left many Mavs fans feeling frustrated. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently made an appearance on DLLS Sports and was asked about the trade. Kidd said he understands the frustration but is hopeful that fans will […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended a 2024-25 season filled with drama after general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a wild turn of events, Dallas ended up winning the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. After everything had played out, head coach Jason Kidd was asked about […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall recently shared his emotional response to the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on the latest episode of The Young Man and the Three podcast, Marshall admitted he was “hurt” when the Mavericks parted ways with their former franchise cornerstone. Dallas traded Doncic to […]

Playing under the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs always comes with pressure. In fact, even the NBA stars should easily get some jitters during their first postseason contest. However, some have found a way to overcome their nerves, as they put out all-time classics to kick off their postseason career. Here are the 10 […]

The Golden State Warriors will head into the offseason after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs. The Warriors wanted to make a deep playoff run, but the hamstring injury to Stephen Curry hurt their chances, and it’s still not certain if they would’ve won if he were healthy. Nonetheless, […]

Making an NBA Finals appearance is one of the most difficult feats in the NBA. It’s the final stage that decides a champion. But while it usually requires a well-balanced team to make it there, some players are just brilliant enough to carry their teams in heroic fashion. Here are the 10 best NBA stars […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recalled the last time he spoke to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic following the biggest trade of the 2024-25 campaign. Kidd reportedly resented the Mavericks’ Doncic trade and takes zero responsibility for how it went down. However, Jason did admit to reaching out to Luka the morning the […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban got 100% real about the franchise winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. The Mavericks shocked the world on Monday night, winning the lottery when they entered with just a 1.8% chance to do so. A franchise that traded away superstar point guard Luka Doncic to pair Anthony Davis and Kyrie […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison emerged as a hated figure in his city. Harrison became the man responsible for the Luka Doncic February trade. But his wild reaction following the 2025 NBA Draft lottery became pure gold. Harrison’s Mavs now own the top overall pick of the June draft. Dallas emerged as the biggest […]

The Dallas Mavericks hit the lottery, literally. After a topsy-turvy season, the Mavericks secured the No.1 pick (Cooper Flagg) in the NBA Draft, with 1.8% odds.  They were expected to be a lower-tier team in the draft lottery. Then they jumped ten spots to get the No.1 pick. The latter has called into question the […]

Heading into NBA Draft lottery night, Chicago Bulls fans knew that they needed a miracle to get the number one overall pick. Still, the lottery was being held in the Windy City, and fans held out hope for that hometown miracle. Coming into the event, the Bulls had a 1.7% chance of getting the first […]