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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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck big for a center in Christian Wood, netting Luka Doncic as frontcourt running mate via trade that could do some serious damage come postseason time. But the move also comes at the expense of beloved giant Boban Marjanovic, who was a part of the trade package that brought Wood over to […]

The Dallas Mavericks addressed their biggest problem from the 2021-22 season with the Christian Wood trade, and based on early evidence, the big man and Luka Doncic could be a match made in basketball heaven. While it’s easy to overlook Wood when talking about the best big men in the NBA today, there is no […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is better than both Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, at least if you ask Stephen A. Smith. Never mind that Luka carried the Mavericks all the way to the Western Conference Finals. It doesn’t matter that Jokic became NBA Most […]

After Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins posterized Luka Doncic during the West Finals, it’s his daughter this time who dunked on the Dallas Mavericks star. Following the Warriors‘ Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, Wiggins was spotted sharing a moment with his daughter to celebrate. What turned the heads of the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is one of the most polarizing superstars in the NBA. His brilliance was on full display during the NBA Playoffs, although the Mavs fell short of their aspirations after losing to the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Nevertheless, other stars in the league certainly appreciate what Luka is capable of […]

After having arguably his most successful season with the Dallas Mavericks this past season, Luka Doncic now hopes to lead his national team in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. As it turns out, however, the Mavs superstar is facing a major snag with regard to his intention to represent the Slovenian national squad this summer. […]

Before Goran Dragic signed with the Brooklyn Nets late in the 2021-22 season, there were tons of rumors that he may join Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. There is still the possibility we see a Doncic-Dragic reunion on the Mavs in the future, but this time, the two will reunite on the international stage. Dragic […]

If they were giving out an MVP award for the entire playoffs, Luka Doncic would probably be the odds on favorite to win it. The Dallas Mavericks were the only team in the conference finals not to have multiple All-Star caliber players and yet they were among the last four standing, thanks in no small […]

Jalen Brunson is about to be a very rich man. The 25-year-old had an amazing season with the Dallas Mavericks and it now sounds like the Mavs are going to reward him with a highly lucrative contract extension. Even Luka Doncic is going to be shocked by the figures being thrown around with regard to […]

The Dallas Mavericks were right at the doorstep of contending for the NBA championship. Luka Doncic was arguably the best player in the postseason, not only with his individual excellence but also through the superstar gravity he draws as the primary focal point of the Mavs’ attack. But if there’s one thing that was evident […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t be any prouder after witnessing Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the Champions League final on Sunday. The Mavs guard started his professional career as a hooper with Real Madrid, so it isn’t a surprise he was all-out in his support of the club as its football team fought in […]

After being denied a goal by VAR in the first half, Real Madrid was determined not to allow technology to be the reason they missed out on adding another Champions League Trophy to the trophy case. Karim Benzema’s denied goal in the first half was impactful, but Real Madrid managed to keep their foot on […]