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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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks completed an impressive effort against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs’ 127-125 win pushed them further up the Western Conference. Of course, Luka Doncic led the team with a spectacular stat line. One of his jaw-dropping plays came in the form of a dime pass to Dante Exum. Luka Doncic continues to […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ annual adversity test came early; without Kyrie Irving, who will be out for the foreseeable future with a foot injury, the responsibility to shoulder a huge offensive workload will fall once more on Luka Doncic’s shoulders. While Doncic is very capable of doing so, that doesn’t make the task any easier, especially […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 127-125 on Tuesday night in what was an exciting game throughout. Despite originally being listed as questionable, Luka Doncic not only played but led the Mavs to the victory over LeBron James and LA. Doncic addressed an exchange he had with LeBron after […]

The Dallas Mavericks are engaged in a heated Western Conference matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs have a commanding 10-point lead on the Lakers going into halftime. However, a bloodied Luka Doncic got heated with officials after Anthony Davis appeared to elbow the star in the face. Luka Doncic puts his blood, sweat, […]

Luka Doncic is used to joining lists of greatness. But, the Dallas Mavericks superstar has been acting differently recently. His onslaught on the rest of the NBA can be quite scary but it has been seen from other legends like Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant. The Mavs star is following the great tradition of these […]

Kyrie Irving is out for Tuesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers with a right heel contusion. Jason Kidd revealed that the Dallas Mavericks star guard is using crutches and wearing a protective boot, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. It remains uncertain when Irving will return from his injury. Irving suffered the injury after Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was initially listed as questionable questionable for Tuesday’s clash against the Los Angeles Lakers with a lower back contusion, per the NBA’s official injury report. Despite the injury designation, the Mavs star sounded like he was planning to play during his post-game press conference on Monday. “Now it’s hurting like […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic wears his emotions on his sleeves, as he relishes the game within the game on the hardwood. Doncic loves playing mind games, and on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Mavs star got into it with second-year wing Vince Williams Jr., who was poking the bear amid Doncic’s history-setting […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be without Kyrie Irving for the foreseeable future after the star guard sustained a foot injury, but Luka Doncic ‘s presence alone is enough to calm the nerves of Mavs fans who would want to see nothing more than for the team to continue putting their disappointing finish to last season […]

The crowd is always the worst opponent that any NBA player can face. They have to block the noise out, communicate well with their teammates, and not get carried away by the jeers to have a fighting chance. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks had to deal with this when they faced the Memphis Grizzlies. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a solid start to the 2023-24 season; putting behind the bitter aftertaste of last year’s disappointing finish, Luka Doncic and the Mavs have started the season with a 13-8 record, which is good for third at the moment in the Western Conference standings at present. At this point, […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 125-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on the road Friday. Luka Doncic led the charge once again with 32 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds. Dante Exum, however, played a pivotal role in Dallas’ victory as well. Exum finished the game with 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. […]

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The Dallas Mavericks were on one on Wednesday night when they took on the Utah Jazz at home. Luka Doncic appears to be benefitting from the vaunted buff that comes with becoming a father, as evidenced by his out-and-out demolition of the Jazz. The Mavs star dropped a triple-double in the first half, and the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a monster game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Luka had a massive 29-point, 10-rebound, 10-assists stat first-half stat line as the Mavs crushed the Jazz 147-97. Maybe it was Doncic sensing the need for a big Mavs win after losing two games in a row. Maybe it […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn got into each other’s faces during Wednesday night’s game at American Airlines Center. Dunn even pointed his finger at Doncic’s face, heightening the temperature of the moment between the two players. Both Dunn and Doncic were eventually separated from each other but they also […]

The Dallas Mavericks snapped a two-game losing streak with a dominant 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic had a triple-double before the first-half came to an end, and Dallas was able to cruise to the win. Doncic and the entire Mavs team played well. Sure, they were going up against […]