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The Dallas Mavericks are up for a challenge on Tuesday night as the scorching Miami Heat pay a visit to American Airlines Center. Dallas fans will definitely keep their eyes glued to this upcoming Mavericks-Heat matchup, which is why we will offer some predictions ahead of tip-off. The Mavericks may be 4-2 on the young […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic showed his ranged once again on Sunday with a clutch shot from the logo. With the Sacramento Kings cutting the Mavs’ lead to just three with over four minutes to play, the Slovenian wonderboy killed their comeback hopes with that nasty dagger. The Mavs ended up winning 105-99, with Doncic […]

Over the last two seasons, the Dallas Mavericks were ousted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. One glaring weakness of the franchise was their difficulty of finding a secondary ball handler and shot creator that could complement their budding superstar Luka Doncic. Defenses would focus on containing him […]

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem agrees with Tyler Herro: the young guard should be in the same category as Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Ja Morant. Herro made headlines recently when he claimed that he should be in the same conversation as those young stars in the NBA. Of course he received a wave of […]

Sophomore guard Cole Anthony had himself a night on Sunday as he led the Orlando Magic to a hard-earned victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 110-104. Anthony helped the Magic avenge their loss to the Knicks two days ago, tallying a near triple-double of 29 points on 5-of-9 shooting from beyond […]

When OG Anunoby is playing to the level he’s capable, the Toronto Raptors ascend to a different stratosphere. After a magnificent preseason in which he looked primed to sprint into a star-turning year, Anunoby has struggled to find that same consistency in regular-season play. The reasons for why this is the case, of course, have […]

Tyler Herro had quite a season debut for the Miami Heat on Thursday as he led his team to a 137-95 demolition job of the defending champs Milwaukee Bucks. Herro was so good that it prompted quite an audacious statement from Heat legend Shaquille O’Neal. The TNT crew recapped Herro’s explosion against the Bucks and […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is just happy that Luka Doncic is committed long-term to the Mavs. After all, he knows very well they got a once-in-a-generation talent in the Slovenian wonderboy. Nowitzki couldn’t hold back his praises for Doncic during his recent session on Twitter Spaces. When asked about his thoughts on Luka’s NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks didn’t get off to an ideal start in their first game of the season, falling to the Atlanta Hawks, 113-87. But Luka Doncic still managed to make history in the process – just by being there. The Mavs star hit an unreal milestone in the 200th game of his NBA career, reaching […]

Jason Kidd’s much-anticipated coaching debut for the Dallas Mavericks was off to a rough start as Luka Doncic and the team struggles on opening night. The Mavs visited Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night to jumpstart their season but unfortunately struggled as they fell 113-87 to start their season on a sour […]

Thursday night featured a marquee matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks. It was Trae Young and his Hawks that came out on top in a convincing victory over Luka Doncic and the Mavs and after the game, Trae had a special message for all those who continue to doubt Atlanta. Trae Young […]

For all eternity, the careers of Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be entwined. Their rivalry added another chapter on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks hosted the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic and Young once again led their respective squads in the contest, but in the end, the Hawks came up with the victory, 113-87. While […]

Last June, The Athletic published a juicy story detailing behind-the-scenes dysfunction within the Dallas Mavericks organization. One highlight of the article was the alleged tension and power struggle between franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic, ex-general manager Donnie Nelson, and gambler-turned-data guru Haralabos Voulgaris, who had become a de facto “shadow GM” after being hired by Mark […]

Ever since he got drafted in 2018, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been penciled as the future face of the NBA. Despite coming into the NBA as a 19-year-old, Doncic didn’t disappoint. He lived up to the hype immediately and became the best player ever to come out of Slovenia. Entering his fourth season, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has seen the odds of him potentially winning the 2021-22 MVP award. However, he understands that all the talks right now are too premature. Besides, the Mavs playmaker himself understands that he needs to prove something and win before he joins the conversation of being one of the league’s true […]

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis’ relationship (or lack thereof) has always been the subject of controversy. It was not too long ago when a lot of people are saying their partnership on the Dallas Mavericks will not work. Fans and the media alike have looked for evidences that show they were not on good terms–from […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was recently asked who would win in a hypothetical one-on-one game: Dirk Nowitzki or Luka Doncic? Cuban chose his first love in Dirk Nowitzki as the potential winner of the Mavs superstar showdown, should they face each other both in their youth. Via 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt podcast: “I […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a relatively loud offseason at least in the coaching department. They said goodbye to long-time head coach Rick Carisle and hello to Jason Kidd, who coached LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the past five years. Meanwhile in the roster standpoint, not much turnover was done except the addition of guys […]

After a busy offseason, fans are antsy to see how the Dallas Mavericks will fare this 2021-22. Will Jason Kidd unlock everyone’s potential? How will Luka Doncic surprise us? And of course, will the Mavs win the title? Fans have their own predictions, so it’s only proper that we join them as well. Here are […]

With the 2021-22 NBA season just around the corner, all eyes are on the Dallas Mavericks who are still armed with Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic. Along the sidelines is new head coach Jason Kidd. They have added some key role players, too. The Mavs’ chances are good this year given their offseason activities. However, there […]

It’s definitely a new era for the Dallas Mavericks with Jason Kidd calling the shots. While he was a very talented offensive player because of his playmaking skills, his defense was largely underappreciated. So in his first season with the Mavericks, Kidd wants to inculcate a deeper defensive mindset in his players. In a report […]

It can be very difficult to evaluate and compare ourselves to others. Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat is finding this out in a harsh way. In a sitdown talk via heatnation.com, the sharpshooter for the Heat said he believes he’s in the same company as other young stars like Luka Doncic and Trae Young. […]

Kristaps Porzingis seems to be happy playing for the Dallas Mavericks now, and fans might have new head coach Jason Kidd to thank for that. Based on what he has shown so far in two preseason games, the Latvian big man is clearly feeling healthy once again. He is also thriving under Kidd, as he […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd sees big things coming for his Euro duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. In fact, he went as far as to saying that KP will not only have a bounce-back year but also make the All-Star team in 2021-22. When it was pointed out to Kidd that this […]

Jerry West has long been getting praise for helping the Los Angeles Lakers identify Kobe Bryant as the superstar talent that he was. But according to the logo himself, the move was basically handed to him on a silver platter. The Lakers legend was the latest guest on Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. & Hatch, […]

It’s a safe bet that Luka Doncic is sick of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Dallas Mavericks star has been knocked out of the first round in back-to-back seasons by said Clippers, which is enough to get anyone steamed. That’s why even in a preseason, Doncic managed to get quite heated at Clippers guard Terance […]

With the world slowly starting to return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA is looking to bring back an annual tradition: the overseas exhibition games. The Dallas Mavs have some ideas on where they want to play if it does come back, and it’s sure to make their star Luka Doncic extremely happy. […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the best offensive players in the NBA today, and if you need any proof, then look no further than his scoring totals over his first three seasons. As Todd Whitehead of Synergy Basketball noted, Doncic is on pace to crack the Top 10 of the Mavs’ […]

Jason Kidd’s time as the Dallas Mavericks’ head coach is off to a rocky start as he rolls out a rather interesting plan for Luka Doncic and the rest of the team. As training camp continues and the Mavs slowly adapt to their new system under Kidd, the former NBA champion appears to be quite […]

One of the most underrated debates in life aside from Is It OK To Post Avocado Toast On Instagram Every Day? is this: Who’s Better Between Trae Young and Luka Doncic? The two talented guards will forever be linked as they were traded for each other during the 2018 NBA Draft. After their rookie year, […]

It will be a brand new start for the Dallas Mavericks in the upcoming NBA season as the era under coach Jason Kidd begins. The NBA legend is excited for his latest opportunity, especially with a generational talent like Luka Doncic under his wing. Kidd has consistently gushed about Doncic’s all-around talent. But there’s no […]

You know that really tight bond between best friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon? The one when they always trumpet each other’s accomplishments? Yeah, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are not necessarily like that. At least not yet. Much has been said about the alleged frosty relationship between the two stars of the Dallas Mavericks. […]

Boban Marjanovic banked a couple of triples for the Dallas Mavericks during Wednesday’s preseason game against the Utah Jazz, and no one was happier for him than his Mavs best friend Luka Doncic. As Marjanovic drained both of his 3-point attempts, Luka couldn’t help but celebrate each. Of course the whole Mavs roster were ecstatic […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was frustrated with his role at the end of last season, and there have been rumblings for a while about a frosty relationship with Luka Doncic. But now after some big changes in the offseason, the optimism about this pairing is back. While the most obvious Mavs changes came at […]

New Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd will forever be known as one of the most intelligent players in NBA history. His basketball IQ was legendary. He always made the right reads, wise decisions, and brilliant executions. The same, however, couldn’t be said as much for a TikTok video featuring Kidd and several Mavericks players, including […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best and most popular basketball players today. Now, he is looking to capitalize on that to expand his reach and influence beyond the basketball court. With that said, Doncic has made the decision to sign with WME Sports to help him grow his business and partnerships […]

Luka Doncic has been incredible for the Dallas Mavericks. In his three seasons with the Mavs, he has proven himself to be an elite scorer and playmaker. Doncic is undeniably one of the best players in the NBA right now. However, one former NBA coach thinks Doncic is even better than that. Speaking on Shannon […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks stars Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic are developing that much-needed chemistry Mavs fans have been waiting for. In fact, they seem to be communicating better now. According to Porzingis after Friday’s practice, he and Luka are not only talking more on the court, but they are also doing it in […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has heard Jason Kidd’s Picasso comments about him, and he understands what his new coach wants him to be. During Monday’s Media Day, Kidd gave the ultimate praise to Doncic by calling him a young Pablo Picasso. However, it came with a little “but” as the new Mavs coach highlighted […]