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FanDuel has already put up its early odds for the 2022-23 Most Valuable Player race and unsurprisingly, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is atop the list yet again. The 23-year-old has emerged as the odds-on favorite to take home the title this coming season as the bookmakers predict another breakout campaign for the Slovenian. Three […]

Will the Dallas Mavericks successfully fill the void left by Jalen Brunson and finally give Luka Doncic a legitimate co-star? After Jalen Brunson left the Dallas Mavericks this summer to join the New York Knicks, superstar Luka Doncic lost the team’s secondary scoring option. Needless to say, Brunson’s departure led to a vacuum in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling to try and find a trade partner for Russell Westbrook. There has been some talk of a potential move to the Dallas Mavericks for the former league MVP, but at this point, it seems that LA better keep looking. Speaking on a recent episode of the Brian Windhorst & […]

When Shaquille O’Neal visited Croatia for a DJ’ing gig, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic made sure he would have the best time in the nation. In the latest episode of his The Big Podcast with Shaq, O’Neal detailed how the Mavs star gave him a warm welcome when he visited the town of Krk and […]

The Dallas Mavericks made some noise this offseason, both positive and negative. While they did lose Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks, Luka Doncic and Co. managed to sign two bigs in JaVale McGee and Christian Wood, with the latter coming over to the Mavs in a trade with the Houston Rockets. There is […]

For Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, the rest of the NBA and the Western Conference shouldn’t write off the Dallas Mavericks as a potential NBA Finals contender. After seeing the Mavs lose Jalen Brunson in free agency, Caruso expects that a lot of people will overlook Dallas in their title predictions. However, Caruso believes Dallas […]

There’s no doubt that the Golden State Warriors see Jordan Poole as an integral part of their squad not only in the immediate future but for the years to come as well. The 23-year-old had a tremendous campaign last season, emerging as a crucial part of the rotation during what turned out to be a […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is making quite the name for himself in 2022. The right-hander has emerged as the Blue Jays’ ace following a dominant first-half of the season. His 2.28 ERA and 0.96 WHIP landed him on the AL All-Star team. And his rising star in the league has seen his popularity […]

The Dallas Mavericks have their generational superstar in Luka Doncic. But they’re still working out the best ways to surround him with star talent. While Doncic lays it all on the line when he’s on the basketball court, the reality of it is the Mavs frontman would rather take a backseat when it comes to […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy showed during the Summer League the reason why he is largely considered one of the biggest steals of the 2022 NBA Draft. Still, it shouldn’t be forgotten that he is a rookie who has a lot of learning to do. The second-round pick had a rather hilarious brain-fart moment on […]

The Dallas Mavericks have taken a big hit this offseason, and they have two main areas to address. Slovenian stud Luka Doncic has developed into one of the finest superstars in the NBA over the past three years. Rightfully so, the Mavs honored him with a sizable five-year contract deal in 2021. After that, the […]

Luka Doncic is fresh off of an incredible 2021-2022 NBA season that saw him lead the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals. Doncic finish the season with over 28 points per game, and right around 9 rebounds and assists per contest. There is no question that Luka is one of the best players in […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban couldn’t be any more excited about the addition of Christian Wood to the team, especially as he pairs up with Luka Doncic. The Mavs made a move for Wood this offseason, trading a slew of players and the no. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to obtain the services […]

When the Dallas Mavericks acquired both Christian Wood and JaVale McGee this offseason, many thought the two will be starting together alongside Luka Doncic. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Jason Kidd has said before that Spencer Dinwiddie is going to replace Jalen Brunson in the starting lineup, while McGee is set to […]

Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson couldn’t be more different from each other. Both the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans stars are great players in their own right. However, their play styles are like night and day: Doncic is methodical and slow-paced, while Zion attacks with ferocity and speed. Don’t tell that to the […]

Luka Doncic is a young player. It’s easy to forget, but the Dallas Mavericks star is still just 23 years old. He’s got a lot of gas left in his proverbial tank left. Still, though, fans and the organization would want him to take it easy on his body at times. For that reason, Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t help but react and share a pun about his viral Kareem Abdul-Jabbar impersonation over the weekend. Doncic made rounds on social media after helping Slovenia beat Sweden, 84-81, in their FIBA World Cup qualifier on Sunday. One specific play got the attention of Mavs supporters and NBA fans in […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost an integral part of their roster when Jalen Brunson decided to sign with the New York Knicks via free agency. The Mavs lost a major piece in their Luka Doncic-led backcourt, and they will need to somehow replace Brunson’s production for the upcoming season. In this respect, the Mavs have reportedly […]

After Dirk Nowitzki and his family watched and supported Luka Doncic and Slovenia in their FIBA World Cup qualifier against Sweden on Sunday, the young playmaker made sure to show his appreciation for the Dallas Mavericks legend. As the Nowitzki family was heading out of the arena after seeing Slovenia win 84-81, Doncic ran, caught […]

Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki have grown really close together. The latter has been a sort of mentor to the Dallas Mavericks star during his first few years in the league. The two are close enough that they can take some playful shots at each other without really offending each other. Take, for example, this […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a rather eventful offseason so far. Despite losing Jalen Brunson to free agency, the team made massive improvements to their front court position. The additions of Christian Wood and JaVale McGee will hopefully bolster the positions that were a massive liability for Dallas last season. After their major moves, the […]

The Dallas Mavericks wasted no time making major moves to improve their roster. Off the heels of a 2022 Western Conference Finals run, the team addressed their biggest issue: the frontcourt. They acquired Christian Wood from the Rockets in a trade, and then JaVale McGee during free agency. The winning culture seems to have already […]

The Draymond Green media tour is in full swing after the Golden State Warriors championship run, leaving hot takes and spicy barbs in its wake. The Warriors may have beaten the Boston Celtics to raise the Larry O’Brien trophy, but it’s their lingering beef against Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies that seems to be simmering throughout […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off of a deep postseason run that saw them come up just short of an NBA Finals berth. Nonetheless, Dallas proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. But the Mavs have some work to do during the offseason. They need to add depth around […]

The New York Knicks have been making a lot of moves to clear up cap space as they prepare to offer a massive bid for Dallas Mavericks free agent Jalen Brunson. If the 25-year-old ends up walking away from the Mavs, then they would obviously need to try and find a replacement for him. It […]

Basketball never stops for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic — and so are rumors about him potentially teaming up in the NBA with fellow Slovenian Goran Dragic. Doncic and Dragic, who are currently in Europe, representing Slovenia in the World Cup qualifiers, were asked after one of their games about the idea of playing together […]

The Dallas Mavericks were able to swing big in acquiring Christian Wood to team up with Luka Doncic earlier in the offseason. But they may be on the verge of taking an equally huge loss in Jalen Brunson. With the New York Knicks making it common knowledge that they’re moving heaven and earth to sign […]

During the 2021-22 season, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got off to a slow start and was largely criticized for being out of shape when he headed to camp. This time around, the Slovenian sensation is certainly not letting that happen again. Doncic went viral over the weekend after photos of his rather slim physique […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has some high praises for Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero, who went no. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. After helping Slovenia beat Italy in their exhibition game on Saturday, the Mavs playmaker spoke about Banchero and shared his belief that the youngster will thrive in the NBA. “I […]

While some fans might be concerned about Luka Doncic playing for Slovenia instead of working out and using the offseason to rest, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t seem to have any problem with it. That much is clear after the Mavs boss tweeted his support and excitement for Doncic when the superstar guard participated […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic played for Slovenia in an exhibition game against Italy on Saturday, and it’s safe to say he’s in the best condition of his life. The Mavs playmaker didn’t waste his time this offseason after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the West Finals, immediately putting in the work to […]

Right now, it feels like Kyrie Irving is being linked to every other team in the NBA. It sounds like the Dallas Mavericks are joining in on the fun. According to a report by Ric Bucher of FOX Sports, a potential partnership between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas has emerged as a possibility. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a tremendous season where they made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals, only to fall short to the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs have already improved their roster even more as well, acquiring Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood last week to bolster their frontcourt. Now, […]

When Tracy McGrady looks at Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, he sees the future face of the NBA. The Slovenian wonderboy just has that huge impact and “it” factor that screams he’s next. The NBA icon revealed as much in his latest appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, heaping praise on the Mavs star and […]

Unlike the 2021 offseason when he spent his days resting after playing in the Olympics, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is not wasting his time this 2022. Just weeks after getting eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the West Finals, Doncic immediately got back to work to maintain his conditioning. And by the looks […]

One of the best series we all witnessed in this year’s playoffs went down in the second round between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. After a hard-fought seven-game war, it was the Mavs who prevailed, en route to booking their spot in the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. As it […]

The Dallas Mavericks might be opting in for another Slovenian reunion featuring Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic. As the leaguewide focus rapidly shifts to next week's draft and the June 30 start of free agency, sources say Dallas — while prioritizing its need for more wing help — does intend to explore the possibility of […]

It didn’t take long for the Dallas Mavericks to make their major offseason move after bowing out just short of the NBA Finals. They didn’t look far and wide for a trade partner either, consummating a deal with their in-state rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood. In exchange for shipping Christian Wood to […]

Just weeks after the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention, they’ve made their big move of the offseason. The best part is it didn’t cost them much, either. The Mavs swung a trade with their crosstown rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood, giving up a relatively modest package consisting of a late […]