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In what could be Dirk Nowitzki’s final season in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has issued a statement regarding the future Hall of Famer’s potential final home game with the Mavs on April 9th. Cuban admitted that he is not thinking about it at all, saying the thought that this could be Dirk’s […]

Last Thursday, a woman made a shocking rape allegation towards Dallas Mavericks forward and former New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis, leading the NYPD to conduct a thorough investigation. The woman, who happened to be Porzingis’ neighbor, said the 23-year old forward invited her to his penthouse in Manhattan, where the alleged rape reportedly took […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban can’t wait for power forward Kristaps Porzingis to make his Mavs debut next season. Cuban expects Porzingis to “fu**in crush it” in 2019-20. Mark Cuban, asked his expectations for Kristaps Porzingis next season: “To f—info crush it. We’re looking for The Unicorn to unicii. I don’t know if that’s a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season didn’t exactly go as planned. LeBron James’ debut campaign in forum blue and gold wasn’t just beset by chemistry and injury-related drama, but it will end with the three-time champion missing the playoffs for the first time since 2005. In response to Los Angeles being eliminated from the postseason last […]

If Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has interest in becoming a minority owner with the Mavs once he retires, owner Mark Cuban would be willing to discuss that with Dirk. Nowitzki hasn’t announced if this season is going to be his last year in the NBA. The future Hall of Famer says he’s focused on playing […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban worries that the death of the one-and-done rule in the NBA will lead to a lot of professional athletes that lack the life skills necessary to prosper in the league. In an interview with the Dallas News, Cuban iterated that he was “fine” with the NBA’s proposal to lower the […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic had quite a memorable All-Star Weekend debut. Not only did he manage a couple of appearances in two of the weekend’s events, but the 19-year-old also saw to it that he would engage in some much needed R&R shortly after. Doncic decided to use some of his down time […]

When the Dallas Mavericks acquired big man Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks prior to the trade deadline, they knew what they were getting into. Porzingis is still recovering form a torn ACL he suffered last February and is yet to return to the court. However, Mavs owner Mark Cuban has no intention of […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban didn’t hesitate to approach the referees to argue against a call. During a timeout in the Mavs’ game against the Houston Rockets, Cuban casually stepped onto the court, approached one of the referees, then had a chat with him. Apparently, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Cuban discussed the subject of […]

The Dallas Mavericks sit in the twelfth seed in the Western Conference and four games back of a playoff spot. But according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban remains optimistic about his team’s chances. Cuban said the #Mavs are "certainly going to try" to make the playoffs this yr. Asked if he's […]

Over the weekend, both the Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki and Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade were added to this year’s All-Star Game roster pool as part of the league’s attempt at honoring the heralded duo. The gesture certainly caught the eye of Mavs owner Mark Cuban who was quite pleased with the league’s decision. “I […]

During an interview with a local radio station 105.3 The Fan, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban opened up about what the future holds for Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. He mentioned that the current season, which is Dirk’s 21st in the league, feels like his last. When asked about the possibility of Dirk working with the […]

Dirk Nowitzki spent his 21-year NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks. For more than two decades, the future Hall of Famer was the team’s superstar — its franchise player. The German forward was instrumental in Dallas’ first ever NBA title in 2011 when he led the underdog Mavs to a monumental upset of the Miami Heat. […]

Could Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have found his new version of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash? It remains to be seen, but Cuban has certainly put together a very talented duo in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis after acquiring Porzingis in a shocking blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks last week. This time, […]

With the NBA All-Star Weekend right around the corner, the banter surrounding the annual festivities has already begun. However, the most recent headlines stemming from NBA All-Star Weekend are certainly not what one would think of initially. The Celebrity All-Star Game often takes a backseat to just about every other event on the slate. Nonetheless, […]

On Thursday, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted a complaint to the official NBA referees account, saying that Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler wasn’t playing legal defense during the Sixers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs. Chandler saw the tweet and fired right back at Cuban, telling him to “mind his own business.” He was […]

The NBA referees have been heavily criticized this season due to numerous controversial calls they’ve made that had significant impacts in the outcomes of several games. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is the latest person to call out the league officials due to what he sees as a missed call during the game between the […]

By all accounts, it appears Dennis Smith Jr.’s time with the Dallas Mavericks is going to be coming to an end soon. However, Mavs owner Mark Cuban doesn’t have anything bad to say about the explosive guard and even says the second-year player is very mature for his age. Over the past two days, multiple reports […]

Mark Cuban and 2 Chainz formed an unlikely pair in the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Below is a photo of the Mavs owner and hip hop star hanging out. pic.twitter.com/ZfevgXOSwF — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) January 14, 2019 For most Mavs fans, seeing 2 Chainz […]

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and it looks like Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose will play after missing the previous six games with a right ankle sprain. Mavs owner Mark Cuban, who travels with the team for every game, says Rose is going to be a handful for his team […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in need of improving their roster, and there is speculation that the team is essentially open for business when it comes to potential trade talks. After a 15-11 start on the season, the Mavs have struggled to find their way in losing seven of their last eight games, which included a […]

LOS ANGELES – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headline over the last several days following his team’s matchup with the L.A. Clippers. Heading into Thursday night’s game between the Mavs and Clippers for the first time at Staples Center, all eyes were on center DeAndre Jordan making his return to Los Angeles, where he […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes is not enthralled with Mavs team owner Mark Cuban’s comments about youth basketball in the United States. After Cuban said that young players in America would be better served to learn the game in Europe (Slovenia, specifically) instead of learning how to “taunt and put together mixtapes,” Barnes had rather […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has come out to defend his earlier message pertaining to the development of youth basketball in the country. The 60-year-old billionaire has been called out for his statement, which is considered by some to be downright racist. In an earlier remark, Cuban shared his thoughts on how he believes the […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is of the opinion that American basketball players should journey to Slovenia to get a better grasp on the game. The Mavs owner is certainly going to face some heat for the following comments. Cuban has to be quite thrilled with what he’s gotten out of rookie Luka Doncic thus […]

On Thursday night, Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic played arguably the best game of his young NBA career. The 19-year-old put up a career-high 32 points in the Mavs’ 125-121 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic has been nothing short of spectacular in his debut season, and to say that team owner Mark Cuban […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admires the European brand of basketball so much that he jokingly said that he’ll send his son over to learn basketball. Per Dwain Price of mavs.com, the 60-year-old Cuban compared the American style of basketball to the European brand of ball. He managed to slip in a joke which involved […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden’s ability to draw fouls is both a gift and a curse. It’s a gift for him and the Rockets, as Harden frequently parades to the free-throw line to change the tide of games. But in terms of criticism against Harden’s style of play, it’s a pretty big curse. Many are […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban defended J.J. Barea after his ejection Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 34-year-old was thrown out of the game Friday by referee Scott Foster after he said, “You guys are a disaster tonight.” The 60-year-old Mavs owner wasn’t pleased at all by the punishment Barea received. He tweeted […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says an ESPN report claiming Mavs center DeAndre Jordan has rubbed teammates the wrong way with what they perceive as selfish play is “ridiculous.” Last weekend, DeAndre Jordan essentially stole a rebound from rookie teammate Luka Doncic, which caused quite the stir. Mark Cuban, however, says everyone in the organization loves Jordan for […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has once again proven his unconventional approach to the game by hiring a former professional sports gambler as the newest member of the Mavs’ front office. As detailed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe, the Mavs have hired Bob Voulgaris as the team’s director of quantitative research and development. Apparently, […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver explained why Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was not banned, despite the multiple sexual harassment charges that have arisen from within the Mavs organization. Silver said that through investigation, he discovered that Cuban was not directly implicated in the conduct. Therefore, suspending him wasn’t necessary. From Ian Begley of ESPN: “That […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith was not pleased with the NBA’s decision to let Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban skate with a $10 million donation and stricter checks to ensure the organization was conforming to league standards after an investigation unearthed a plethora of sexual assault violations that have happened during his ownership of the team. […]

The report into the workplace misconduct in the Dallas Mavericks’ organization is out, and the investigation finds Mark Cuban had no knowledge of the rampant misconduct by former Mavs President and CEO Terdema Ussery. The report states: “The investigators found no evidence that Mr. Cuban was aware of Mr. Ussery’s misconduct. None of the 215 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are embroiled in a controversy regarding workplace misconduct. In a report released Wednesday, the NBA found the Mavs had, “Serious workplace misconduct by former and current employees,” and “improper or ineffective management” per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The report centered around former president and CEO of the Mavericks, Terdema Ussery, whose severe […]

Dallas Owner Mark Cuban is making a donation of $10 million dollars to organizations that promote women in leadership roles and combat domestic violence, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The agreement with the NBA comes after an investigation into workplace misconduct. Sources: After NBA investigation into workplace misconduct, Dallas owner Mark Cuban and the […]

Back in 2013, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers amnesty Kobe Bryant. He might have heard Cuban’s suggestion and responded the most classic Black Mamba manner. Bryant exploded for 38 points against Cubans’ very own team. It was clear that there’s no way Bryant would let the Lakers amnesty him. […]

Rap icon J. Cole looks to be on his way to follow in the footsteps of Jay-Z in terms of owning a stake in an NBA team. However, Cole has set a higher bar, with the rapper claiming his desire to acquire the Dallas Mavericks some time in the future. In his latest freestyle release, […]

Major League Baseball has seen several of its players come under fire in recent weeks, when Josh Hader, Sean Newcomb, and Trea Turner’s old racist and anti-gay tweets resurfaced to the scrutiny of fans in social media. Yet the NBA is not exempt from this phenomenon of investigative cyber-reporting, as Milwaukee Bucks rookie Donte DiVincenzo […]