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There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Dallas Mavericks in their Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. However, Jason Kidd highlighted one particular area they badly need to improve: 3-point shooting. Dallas tried to fight Golden State in its own game, but the team […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have lost Game 1 of their series with the Golden State Warriors, but head coach Jason Kidd is not one bit bothered. In what could be said as an encouraging message for the Mavs and some sort of warning for the Warriors, Kidd reminded everyone how they are a team that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic as been compared to a lot of past and present NBA players. More recently, many say how he’s like James Harden with his playmaking and craftiness that are not reliant on athleticism. For Mavs head coach Jason Kidd, however, he sees three legends in the Slovenian superstar. Ahead of Dallas’ […]

It was announced on Wednesday that the NBA has slapped the Mavs with a hefty $50,000 fine for their antics in their Game 7 win against the Phoenix Suns. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd has caught wind of this development and it doesn’t sound like he’s too pleased with the league’s decision. When asked to […]

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks both have championship-caliber coaches leading the way in Jason Kidd and Steve Kerr. Both have won rings from the sidelines, with Kerr leading the Warriors’ dynastic run in the 2010s while Kidd was the lead assistant for the Los Angeles Lakers during their bubble championship. But both were […]

Luka Doncic just showed the basketball world that not only is he the real deal but that also, he can step up to the plate when it matters the most. Doncic led the Mavs to a demolition job over the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of their second-round series en route to booking their […]

In 2020-21 under Rick Carlisle, the Dallas Mavericks suffered another first-round playoffs exit. This 2021-22 under Jason Kidd, the same core plus Spencer Dinwiddie and minus Kristaps Porzingis made it to the Western Conference Finals. Sure enough, Kidd has instilled something in the current Mavs that Carlisle wasn’t able to during his time guiding the […]

It’s safe to say no one expected the Dallas Mavericks to win Game 7. In fact, many thought that Jason Kidd’s men would be blown out by the Phoenix Suns given that they have failed to win on the road in the said series. After the Mavs proved their doubters wrong with a 123-90 smashing […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd isn’t exactly feeling the pressure ahead of their Game 7 clash against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The season will be on the line for Luka Doncic and the Mavs and a loss will send them on yet another early summer vacation, but at this point, the 49-year-old […]

There was some ugliness in the stands during the Dallas Mavericks’ Game 4 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Chris Paul’s mother, wife and two kids were seated by the Suns’ bench, and there were physical incidents involving both his mom and wife, resulting in the expulsion of a Mavs fan. Paul addressed the […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t believe that the NBA really fined his team for improper bench behavior. On Friday, the NBA slapped the Mavs organization with a $25,000 fine for “violating league rules regarding team bench decorum.” The announcement noted that “several players and a member of the coaching staff stood away from […]

The Phoenix Suns torched Luka Doncic in the pick-and-roll which helped lead to their 129-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was not shy about discussing the Suns gameplan after the game. “It’s no secret, they’re going to put him in every pick-and-roll,” Kidd declared. “[Opponents] did the same thing with […]

The Dallas Mavericks are down 2-0 to the Phoenix Suns. After keeping it close for much of the game, they fell apart down the stretch and lost by a score of 129-109. Luka Doncic had an efficient 35 points but Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said that it wasn’t enough for the NBA playoffs. Kidd said […]

Is Luka Doncic injured? That is the big question of Dallas Mavericks fans after spotting the Slovenian superstar seemingly bothered by an issue in his left leg. The Mavs superstar was seen with his thigh wrapped up during practice on Tuesday. To recall, he also limped a bit in the second half of Monday’s game […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is impressed by Luka Doncic’s performance in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Phoenix Suns. Now, he wants someone else from the Mavs to join in their star’s scoring party. Doncic finished with 45 points and almost completed a triple-double with 12 rebounds and eight dimes. However, […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul continues to climb the playoffs leaderboard. On Monday in Game 1 of their series against the Dallas Mavericks, he made another record that should get Mavs head coach Jason Kidd sweating. The Point God moved up to no. 5 all time on the most assists in the playoffs, surpassing San […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wants Luka Doncic and his players to know that their playoffs series against the Phoenix Suns will be different to the one they had against the Utah Jazz. For one, the Arizona-based franchise is a way better and deeper franchise. Second, unlike the first round, they are the underdogs […]

The Dallas Mavericks survived Luka Doncic’s calf injury and defeated the Utah Jazz. Ahead of their next matchup in the NBA playoffs against the Phoenix Suns, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd is kicking the Jazz while they are down by blasting one of their stars, Rudy Gobert. Ahead of Monday night’s Game 1, Kidd explained […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has nothing but respect and admiration for Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul, whom he has faced countless times during his playing career. Kidd has seen how Paul has evolved as a point guard through the years, and for him, the Suns veteran has reached the pinnacle of what it […]

The Dallas Mavericks won a thriller in Game 6 to continue the Utah Jazz’s postseason frustrations and advance to the second round. The usual suspects stole the headlines as Luka Doncic earned his share of the praise, while breakout star Jalen Brunson has become a major talking point for Dallas as well. But Mavs’ head […]

While Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks lost Game 4 in a heartbreaker, it is not without any positives. Just ask Mavs head coach Jason Kidd. The Mavs bowed down to Utah 100-99. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert gave the Jazz the lead with 11 seconds remaining, and Dallas failed to execute in the final […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a prime position right now, leading the Utah Jazz 2-1 in their first-round series of the NBA Playoffs. The most impressive part? They’ve managed to dominate without Luka Doncic. However, the superstar will finally return to the fold for Game 4 on Saturday after missing the first three games due […]

Signs are pointing to Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic returning from his calf injury for Game 4 against the Utah Jazz on Saturday afternoon. While Mavs head coach Jason Kidd wouldn’t confirm anything when asked about it on Friday, he hinted at the strong possibility of Doncic’s return. See for yourself: When asked if he […]

Luka Doncic who? Jalen Brunson made his sidelined backcourt proud on Monday after leading the Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of their first round skirmish in the NBA Playoffs. Brunson picked the perfect time to score a career-high 41 points, as the Mavericks avoided a precarious 0-2 hole in the series […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Game 1 of their 2022 NBA Playoff matchup against the Utah Jazz, set to tip-off this coming Saturday. One of the biggest storylines surrounding Jason Kidd’s Mavs is the status of superstar guard Luka Doncic, who sustained a left calf strain during the team’s regular season finale against the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are likely going to be without the services of superstar Luka Doncic for their crucial last game of the season. The Mavs star picked up his 16th technical foul on a controversial call from referee Tony Brothers. Check out the scene and judge for yourself: Luka Doncic just picked up his 16th […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes Luka Doncic deserves to be MVP. The Mavs star has the numbers to back it up anyway. However, he has a rather interesting theory why the media people are likely not to vote for him. Speaking with Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Kidd made the case for Luka as […]

Just in case you haven’t noticed, Luka Doncic is pretty good at this basketball thing. He led the Dallas Mavericks to their third straight win on Wednesday night after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-112 on the road. Doncic was nothing but masterful once again, finishing with a near triple-double of 35 points, nine rebounds, and […]

For Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, there is no question who the greatest basketball player of all time is. It’s no other than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Sorry, Michael Jordan. Kidd has a simple but valid reason for his pick that will certainly raise more than a few eyebrows. While there is […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks suffered a rough defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, falling to their conference rivals, 116-95. But it doesn’t sound like they’re sweating it all that much. The Mavs star was straightforward in emphasizing there’s no reason to panic over a single game. Via Brad […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ season took a drastic turn at the trade deadline when they acquired James Harden in a mega-deal for Ben Simmons. After a months-long saga of off-court drama, the Sixers were finally able to remove the dark cloud from over their head. From the beginning, Morey made his stance clear on what he […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their second straight double-digit defeat on Saturday night. Safe to say head coach Jason Kidd was not pleased. Luka Doncic had to carry the load all by himself as the team largely struggled to put points on the board to support him. The Mavs star had 37 points on an efficient […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to roll, winning eight of their last 10 games. That has them in fifth place in the West. On Saturday night, Luka Doncic and Co. will be facing the Charlotte Hornets on the road after a 10-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Spencer Dinwiddie, who came over to the […]

The stars were out in this one. The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Dallas Mavericks, and while Kyrie Irving wasn’t eligible to play, Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic certainly were. Durant and Irving, of course, have been balling out of their minds. Kyrie dropped 50 versus the Hornets, then KD puts up 53 on the Knicks–then […]

Luka Doncic came back from a two-game absence on Monday as he led the Mavs to a 111-103 win over the Utah Jazz. The All-Star point guard was coming off a brief layoff due to a toe injury and he quickly made up for lost time on Monday. Doncic looked really good against the Jazz […]

Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks further added to the misery of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday after the Mavs took a 109-104 victory over a hapless LA side in their own home court. The Lakers put in a major effort to climb back from a huge deficit in the third quarter — they […]

Jason Kidd’s third coaching stop in the NBA is shaping up to be his most successful. After stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, he is posting the best winning percentage of his coaching career with the Dallas Mavericks. When reflecting on how he has grown as a coach to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, […]

The Dallas Mavericks sent a clear message for their strategy this season after they traded away Kristaps Porzingis at the NBA trade deadline. They’re giving the keys exclusively to Luka Doncic and he’s taking them as far as they can possibly go. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was vocal on Luka Doncic during the All-Star […]

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 […]