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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

There isn’t really a defensive coordinator position in the NBA, but if there was one, Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney surely fits that role to a tee. And in the eyes of Mavs head coach Jason Kidd, Sweeney is the next big thing in the NBA coaching table based on the admirable job Sweeney […]

Friday morning, it was reported that Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is the latest NBA coach to enter the league’s health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19. The Mavs will be without Kidd for Friday’s game vs. the Houston Rockets. Beyond that, Kidd’s status is uncertain. Kidd is the 13th NBA head […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the midst of a New Year’s Eve tilt with the Sacramento Kings, but their rotation is severely depleted. Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway, Boban Marjanovic, Maxi Kleber, and others are all either sidelined due to COVID-19 or injuries. Amid their problems, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd sent a rather hilarious message […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2021 offseason with a chance to sign a couple of trustworthy reliables into their roster. They ended missing up on most of their rumored targets, but they were able to add two tremendous three-and-D players in Reggie Bullock and Sterling Brown. However, their acquisitions have been abysmal so far along […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is not directly blaming the Los Angeles Lakers for the team’s recent COVID-19 cases, but he is also not closing the door on the possibility. The Mavs recently saw a surge in players and staff entering the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, with Reggie Bullock as well as assistant […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been plagued with injuries to their stars this season. Kristaps Porzingis has been in and out of the lineup with nagging injuries and super star Luka Doncic has missed the last couple games with an ankle injury. According to Mavs reporter Callie Caplan, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided an update […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been… okay this season. They sit at seventh in the Western Conference with a 13 – 13 record, which means they aren’t doing bad, per se. However, given the talent they have in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, it’s fair to say that this team could be some much more than […]

Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis were ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and based on Jason Kidd’s update, it looks like they could miss some more games. According to Kidd, Doncic’s ankle injury is the same issue he sustained that caused him to miss three straight games last November. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic holds the key to the Dallas Mavericks’ future. His all-around brilliance allows him to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis. However, the Mavs guard’s short temper also leads to several counts when it comes to technical fouls. After the Mavs’ disappointing loss at the hands of the New […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell in disappointing fashion to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, with Luka Doncic dropping just 21 points. It was a quiet night for Mavs star, who was seen complaining to officials early on for not getting calls. Head coach Jason Kidd didn’t exactly attack Luka after the game, but he […]

There are few greater competitors in the game than Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It’s no secret that Kobe’s ruthlessness spills far beyond the basketball court and apparently, WNBA icon Diana Taurasi once fell victim to this. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Chicago Sky star Candace Parker revealed an epic […]

Dallas Mavs center Kristaps Porzingis has enjoyed a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign. Porzingis seems to enjoy playing for new head coach Jason Kidd, as he spoke to NBA reporter Mark Medina about a variety of topics, mentioning his love for playing under Kidd, though he also subtly threw shade at former head coach […]