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The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets may have ended their season series at 2-2, but Luka Doncic admits there’s a huge gap between the Mavs and the Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets. Speaking to reporters after the Mavs’ 118-109 loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday, Doncic shared that Denver will always be the favorite over Dallas–or any […]

The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the All-Star break on a three-game skid, but despite that, Luka Doncic is not losing confidence about their chances to make the playoffs and compete for the title. With new Mavs guard Kyrie Irving out Wednesday, Doncic and co. suffered their third straight loss at the hands of the […]

In a game that featured several offensive maestros, it was defense that sealed the win for Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Mavericks got 69 points combined from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, but couldn’t even get a shot off in the closing seconds as the Wolves escaped with a 124-121 win […]

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving need more time to get used to playing with each other. That much is clear during the Dallas Mavericks’ final possession against the Minnesota Timberwolves that saw the two hesitate taking the potential game-tying shot. With 14 seconds left on the clock and the Timberwolves ahead 124-121, the Mavs had […]

For much of his tenure as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd has placed a premium on one facet of the game above anything else: defense. However, in Year 2, the Mavs’ defense has fallen all the way to 23rd in the league. To complicate things further, the Mavs traded away their […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets, fans and experts alike questioned the move. Irving’s off-court antics aside, the biggest worry of many is his fit alongside Luka Doncic. After all, both players are ball-dominant guards. Irving, however, is confused by all the talks. While he is indeed better with […]

The Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving partnership got off to a rough start after the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. However, head coach Jason Kidd is not one bit bothered by it. In fact, Kidd is so confident the new Mavs duo will work that he even sent a rather strong message to […]

Just like all Kansas City Chiefs fans, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is hyped for the team and quarterback Patrick Mahomes after their Super Bowl 57 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Mahomes powered the Chiefs to an epic comeback after trailing by 10 points at halftime. When it looked like Kansas City couldn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been active in the buyout market as of late. A few days back, the Mavs were reportedly the frontrunners to land wing Terrence Ross, but Ross ended up joining Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. Fortunately for Dallas fans, though, the team picked up a rock-solid wing, Justin Holiday, in […]

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving just over a week ago now in order to give Luka Doncic a legitimate co-star that he’s long needed. And while Kyrie does become a free agent this summer, there appears to be a good chance he signs an extension with the Mavs. Shams […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Sacramento Kings 133-128 in overtime on Saturday, losing the first game Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving took the floor as teammates. Both played well against the Kings, combining for 55 points and 12 assists on just 41 shot attempts in an early glimpse of Dallas’ sky-high offensive potential with […]

The Sacramento Kings may have spoiled the debut of the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving duo with the Dallas Mavericks, but the defeat didn’t make the occasion less special for Luka. Speaking to reporters after their 133-128 defeat to the Kings, Doncic opened up about his first game with Irving. He revealed his excitement to share the […]

A new era is set to unfold for the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving make their highly-anticipated debut as the Mavs’ new superstar duo following the blockbuster trade. A lot of work and resources were poured in to make this partnership a reality and we will all witness its takeoff on […]

Kyrie Irving’s first two games with the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t have gone much better. Now it’s time to see how he fits alongside Luka Doncic. After missing the last week of play due to a heel injury, Doncic will return to the floor on Saturday for his team’s game against the Sacramento Kings, giving both […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is currently sidelined with a heel contusion, but he admitted pre-game Friday that it could’ve ended up being a much more serious injury. On February 2nd, Luka took a hard fall in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans after colliding with Jonas Valanciunas while driving to the hoop. […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood is playing some of the best basketball of his career. But with just one year remaining on his contract, he is reportedly yet to begin contract talks with the team. It now appears that the arrival of star point guard Kyrie Irving is what is halting any extension talks between […]

There’s no denying that the Phoenix Suns sent shockwaves throughout the NBA after successfully trading for Kevin Durant before the NBA trade deadline expired last Thursday. Even the Dallas Mavericks, who themselves came up with a landscape-shifting deal when they brought in Kyrie Irving, were shocked to hear about the KD news. Luka Doncic himself […]

Luka Doncic admitted that he was sad to see the departures of Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith in the Kyrie Irving Dallas Mavericks-Brooklyn Nets trade. However, Doncic also expressed his excitement to play alongside Irving and dropped an eye-opening complement on the Mavs’ new guard, per Brad Townsend. “But Kyrie’s Kyrie man,” Doncic said of […]

The trade market is officially closed in the NBA. From the busy final days ahead of the trade deadline, many stars found a new home in the league. One of the biggest blockbuster moves was Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. This means it is time for some Dallas Mavericks bold predictions as they are […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are excited for the debut of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving alongside one another. Irving already played in his first game for Dallas, but it remains to be seen whether or not he will be joined by Luka on Friday versus the Sacramento Kings. The Mavs will head to Sacramento looking to […]

When Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, fans of the Mavericks and the NBA couldn’t wait to see how Irving would match up with Luka Doncic. Seeing how the two would play together has had to wait since Doncic has missed a few games with a right heel […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic knows there are bigger expectations on the team now after they traded for Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets. Despite that, however, he is confident the Mavs can live up to those hopes. As the Mavs take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Doncic was asked about the Irving […]

Jalen Green showed off his scoring prowess again during Wednesday night’s game at home against the Sacramento Kings. Green torched the Kings for 41 points in 37 minutes and in the process, joined Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant in the top three of most such games in the NBA before turning 21. “Jalen Green recorded […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in action Wednesday against a familiar foe in the Los Angeles Clippers, who are two games ahead of them in the Western Conference. While Luka Doncic is still sidelined with a heel injury, all Mavs fans will want to know if their new star signing will be playing here. That raises […]

The Dallas Mavericks-Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving-led trade became official on Monday. Irving is expected to serve in a pivotal role alongside Luka Doncic in the Mavs’ backcourt. Dallas’ new guard broke his silence in regards to playing with Doncic. “As much as I can lead alongside him, there’s no pressure here, nothing’s forced with me […]

The Dallas Mavericks are a whole different beast now that Kyrie Irving is in the picture. The Mavs were already a title contender with Luka Doncic at the helm, but now that Kyrie has arrived, it increases this team’s championship odds significantly. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd seems to think so. The Hall of Famer […]

The Kyrie Irving trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks still has the NBA world buzzing, and it wasn’t long before Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gave his thoughts on the move. While nobody knows what the end result will be from a team standpoint, what we can be sure of is […]

Dallas Mavericks PF/C Maxi Kleber is expected to rejoin the team after the All-Star break, per Tim MacMahon. Kleber is recovering from surgery to repair a torn hamstring. Dallas will benefit from his presence in the post upon his return. Maxi Kleber signed an extension with Dallas ahead of the 2022-2023 season. The Mavs value […]

Luka Doncic is reportedly excited about the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving trade. Although this may go without saying, Irving’s reputation precedes him. There are at least 3 fan bases that are not fans of Kyrie. But Luka is feeling “positive vibes” according to Shams Charania. “The biggest thing is how does Luka Doncic feel about the […]

Luka Doncic was not in Salt Lake City Monday night to watch in person the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz, but he certainly saw the contest from somewhere else. The Mavs superstar must have also been left impressed with the performance of his fellow young guns on the team, with Josh […]

New Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving is expected to make his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait for a little bit to see him in action alongside Luka Doncic. Doncic, who is still recovering from the heel injury he sustained against the New Orleans Pelicans last […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd sees big things for the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing on the Mavs, and for good reason. Doncic and Irving are two of the best scorers in all of basketball today, so it’s easy to imagine the damage they can do once they step on the same side of the […]

Mark Cuban heard the complaints from Mavs fans that Luka Doncic didn’t have enough help this season to lead Dallas to a championship. So, he responded by going out and pulling off a shocking blockbuster deal that brought the disgruntled former Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving to Dallas for at least the remainder of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks finally traded for a superstar talent to pair with Luka Doncic on Sunday. The team dealt Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, one unprotected first-round pick in 2029, and two second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for point guard Kyrie Irving. Dallas now boasts one of the most gifted scoring backcourts in […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA today. On one hand, there are many players and fans that staunchly defend the star point guard. On the other hand, there’s also a lot of critics of Irving’s off-court actions. There’s no better example of that than Stephen A Smith and Jay […]

The Dallas Mavericks took a big gamble by trading for Kyrie Irving, but should everything align for Luka Doncic and co., former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins sees big things for the Mavs. Speaking on SportCenter following Sunday’s blockbuster trade between the Mavs and Brooklyn Nets, Perkins shared his belief that Dallas is more than […]

While there are concerns about Luka Doncic’s pairing with Kyrie Irving on the Dallas Mavericks, there is also reason to believe that the tandem could work. For one, both are great scorers. Second, there’s Jason Kidd who seems more than willing to provide guidance to their new playmaker. Third, the Mavs are said to be […]

The basketball universe got absolutely stunned on Sunday when the Brooklyn Nets finally pulled the trigger on their divorce with point guard Kyrie Irving by sending him to the Dallas Mavericks via blockbuster trade. With Irving in the fold, the biggest question at the moment for the Mavs is whether he could co-exist with another […]

The Dallas Mavericks sent shockwaves throughout the NBA after their successful Kyrie Irving trade. It was the blockbuster deal that fans have been waiting for ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and it has prompted quite a reaction from Washington Wizards star Kristaps Porzingis as well. Porzingis, who spent two and a half years with […]