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LaMelo Ball had himself a game for the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night as he led his team to an easy 141-119 win over the Detroit Pistons. The reigning Rookie of the Year stuffed the stat sheet yet again and this time around, he propelled himself to LeBron James and Luka Doncic territory. After dropping […]

The Dallas Mavericks made one of the most shocking moves during the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. The team traded away Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie. It’s a move that left many fans confused, to say the least. Speaking to reporters after that trade, Mavs head coach […]

The Dallas Mavericks were part of a busy NBA trade deadline, as they dealt talented power forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards. Right after the trade, the Mavs made headlines when they announced a big contract extension for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who signed a $55.5 million extension with the franchise. Mavs star Luka Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks surprised everyone by trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Later that evening, Luka Doncic surprised everyone by scoring 28 points in the first quarter against the LA Clippers. He would go on to score a career-high 51 points in a 112-105 Mavs win. The Mavs […]

Luka Doncic was on a roll on Thursday Night during the Dallas Mavericks (Mavs) 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. To start, he had 32 points in the first half, making it the highest-scoring first half across the league this season 2021-22. The numbers didn’t end at halftime, however, as Doncic ended up thrashing […]

Luka Doncic went full superhuman on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers and the NBA world took notice. The Mavs superstar got off to a scorching hot start, dropping 28 points in the opening period on no less than seven three-pointers. Even Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young had to react to Luka’s mind-blowing performance. Young […]

To say that Luka Doncic caught fire in the first quarter of Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers would be a complete understatement. The Mavs superstar was absolutely cooking in the opening period, dropping a mind-numbing 28 points in the opening frame. Doncic drained no less than seven triples in the first quarter as […]

In another shocking deal ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, the Dallas Mavericks have traded big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie. The Mavs also get Davis Bertans in the blockbuster deal. Via Woj: The Wizards will send Davis Bertans in deal too, source tells ESPN. Mavericks send a […]

Oh, look, it’s another impressive game from Luka Doncic. It seems the Dallas Mavericks star has spoiled us all with how he nonchalantly puts up notable numbers every night. Doncic led the Mavericks over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, 116-86, posting a double-double of 33 points and 11 assists on top of seven rebounds […]

Luka Doncic encountered foul trouble on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks, and so when he found his Dallas Mavericks teammate Jalen Brunson to be on the same boat, he couldn’t contain his delight. For real. As hilarious as it may seem, Brunson confirmed it really happened, sharing how the Slovenian guard hugged him after he […]

The Dallas Mavericks are dab smack in the middle of the playoff race in the Western Conference. They currently sit firmly in the fifth spot but appear to be a tier below the contenders positioned above them in the standings. With Luka Doncic rounding into midseason form and Kristaps Porzingis looking like a formidable second […]

Doc Rivers has been doing this coaching thing for a while now. The Philadelphia 76ers coach has had several chances to coach against LeBron James throughout his various coaching stops. According to him, it’s not unlike what he’s seen from Luka Doncic when playing against the Dallas Mavericks. Rivers was vocal on the difficulty of […]

After going 4-1 on their recent homestand, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road for a two-game stint away from the Wells Fargo Center. First up was a primetime matchup against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. This game was an odd one, to say the least. After the first six minutes of […]

Luka Doncic had another monster game for the Dallas Mavericks. This time, his exploits propelled him to the history books past Magic Johnson and Russell Westbrook. The Mavs star exploded for 33 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, powering Dallas to a 107-98 win after trailing by 10 points […]

Luka Doncic is more of a finesse guy on the court. However, against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Dallas Mavericks star decided to add a little spice to his usual game. With over 9 minutes left in the third quarter, Doncic and the Mavs were running a fastbreak. In an uncharacteristic show of power, Doncic crossed […]

The Dallas Mavericks have now taken two tough losses to the chin. After losing a nail-biter against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, they followed that up with a 120-114 loss to an Oklahoma City Thunder squad playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Luka Doncic poured in 40 huge points to lead the Mavs on the evening, […]

Dirk Nowitzki closed out his Dallas Mavericks career with a feat that will probably never be replicated. The German played 21 years in the NBA all with the same franchise. However, the Mavs icon has now admitted that there is some regret in extending his playing career beyond two decades. In a recent sit-down with […]

The February 10th NBA Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, which means there are definitely going to be some deals coming together very soon. One player on the Dallas Mavericks roster who has been involved in rumors is Jalen Brunson, with the New York Knicks reportedly showing interest in the former Villanova standout. However, it looks […]

One team that no one could predict before the season started was the Dallas Mavericks. Sure, no one could really see them in the position of the Houston Rockets, for instance. However, pinpointing the exact spot where the Mavericks will land would be incredibly difficult. If the duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis hits, […]

With a 29-21 record, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has led his club to the fifth spot in the Western Conference. Despite just appearing in 35 games this season, he has been one of the best players in the NBA. Jalen Brunson is another guy who has stepped up for the Mavs this season […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was all business on Saturday as he faced his former coach in Rick Carlisle, who is now heading the Indiana Pacers. Doncic had a couple of run-ins with Carlisle throughout the game, and he didn’t hold back in the trash-talking of the ex-Mavs tactician. As James Boyd of Indy Star […]

Despite the controversies about their relationship, Luka Doncic has nothing but love and admiration for former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle, who left the Mavs in the offseason and joined the Indiana Pacers to serve as their head coach, returned to Dallas for the first time since he left the team. Mark Cuban […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the turn of the calendar year. They sit at 5th in the Western Conference, trailing the no. 4 seeded Utah Jazz by just 1.5 games. Surprisingly, the Mavericks are racking up the wins due to their top-of-the-league defense over the past month. […]

On Thursday night, the 2022 NBA All-Star Game starters were announced. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named captain of the Western Conference while Kevin Durant got the nod in the Eastern Conference. There were not any shockers. But there were certainly a couple of players who didn’t quite make the cut that you […]

Both the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers entered Wednesday’s game barely 24 hours removed from a loss. Only one of them, though, showed the inevitable ill-effects of taking the floor for the second time in as many nights. A thoroughly depleted roster didn’t help Portland, either. The fatigued and overmatched Blazers fell to the […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, the Dallas Mavericks might be forced to break their pieces surrounding Luka Doncic by the February 10 trade deadline. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, there is growing belief around the league that the Mavs would move either Jalen Brunson or Dorian Finney-Smith by the deadline in […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost not just the game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night – they also lost one of their best players to injury. Tim Hardaway Jr. had to be carried off the playing court after suffering a foot injury. The Mavs announced the news shortly after the game. Tim Hardaway Jr. […]

During a tough 130-98 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Dallas Mavericks (Mavs) big man Kristaps Porzingis couldn’t contain his emotions after turning the ball over and was ejected. With just under nine minutes left in the game and his team trailing by 26 points, Porzingis fumbled a pass into out of […]

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Golden State Warriors in a premier Western Conference battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Warriors prediction and pick. Both of these teams are in the middle of great seasons. Superstar Luka Doncic has led the Mavericks to 27-20 record, which currently has […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the past month. Led by Luka Doncic, the Mavs are looking more like a team that can be a serious threat in the West. As it stands, the Mavericks hold the no. 5 seed in the conference. After falling to a […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes Luka Doncic is like a young Michael Jordan who is now on the path to winning a championship sooner than later. Kidd said as much on Thursday after the Mavs’ frustrating defeat to the Phoenix Suns after leading for most of the game. Doncic had a near triple-double […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was having a strong showing against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Until he hurt his neck in the waning moments of the third quarter. They ended up losing a close one at home, 109-101. Doncic finished with 28 points but was looked uncomfortable in the fourth quarter, taking only […]

Luka Doncic played through an injury on Thursday night as the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling encounter, 109-101. After the game, Doncic himself provided an update on his most recent neck injury and unfortunately, it appears could prove worrisome for Mavs fans. Doncic admitted that his neck is bothering him […]

The Dallas Mavericks were expected to be one of several teams who would pursue Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner at the NBA Trade Deadline on February 10th. While he just suffered a foot injury that will keep him out for the next month, it appears the Mavs have toned down their interest in Turner […]

With the Dallas Mavericks improving to fifth place in the Western Conference at the season’s midway point, it seems like the time for Mark Cuban and the front office to finally make numerous moves before the trade deadline. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are already on the third year of their terrific partnership, but they […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks put an end to the NBA-best streak of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, 112-85. The Mavs-Grizzlies matchup was quite timely as in coincided with the recent results of the second batch of NBA All-Star Game fan voting. The most notable change from the first returns involved Doncic slipping […]

To say that Luka Doncic has been tremendous for the Dallas Mavericks is an understatement. The much-hyped Slovenian prospect has lived up to the expectations for him and then some. Billed as the successor to Dirk Nowitizki, Doncic has led the team to multiple playoff appearances with his tantalizing performances on the court. Need proof […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been the toast of the NBA throughout the midway point of the season. They’ve won 11 straight contests and show no signs of slowing down. The extended hot streak has propelled Ja Morant into the superstar stratosphere – and that’s reflected in the latest returns for the NBA […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been officially ruled out of their Friday night game with the Houston Rockets due to his bothersome ankles. As NBA insider Marc Stein reported, it’s the 15th game of 39 contests that Doncic has missed this season. His latest ankle injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of their […]