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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held an introductory press conference for 2025 NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg on Friday. After the press conference, Mark Cuban — who was in attendance — took some time to speak to reporters. Cuban was asked about Dirk Nowitzki and Flagg, to which he provided a “trash […]

NBA Draft Day trades are quite common as teams are trying to upgrade their respective rosters. However, what isn’t common is when a team regretfully trades away a blue-chip prospect who would eventually transform into an NBA MVP. While one can’t fault a team for failing to foresee the future, the consequences are ultimately painful. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reeling after a second straight playoff exit. With Giannis Antetokounmpo rumored to be growing impatient, it seems like the Bucks have to move heaven and earth to keep their two-time NBA MVP happy. However, it’s not promising that they will only have the 47th overall pick to upgrade their roster through […]

The Dallas Mavericks landed a generational talent in the 1998 NBA Draft when they selected Dirk Nowitzki with the No. 9 overall pick. Nowitzki is widely considered the best player in Mavericks franchise history, but if Don Nelson would have had his way, the team never would have selected Nowitzki in that NBA Draft. Don […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player in Dallas Mavericks history, leading the team to its sole NBA championship in 2011. He made a name for himself with a signature move; his fadeaway jump shot. Nowitzki has taken a step back from basketball in Dallas since retiring, but he took the time to break down […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world back in February when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans worried that the future of professional basketball in Dallas was in trouble. Luckily for them, both the NBA and WNBA Draft lotteries fell their way and both the Mavericks and Dallas Wings secured the […]

The Paige Bueckers mania in Dallas continues to grow. On Monday, the Dallas Wings rookie guard is suiting up for her second regular-season game in the WNBA against the visiting Seattle Storm at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Among the many people in attendance to watch the Wings game versus Seattle was none other […]

Recently, it was reported by NBA insider Marc Stein that Steve Nash would be joining Amazon’s coverage of the NBA beginning in the 2025-26 season. The role reunites him with former Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki, who also will be with the streaming giant beginning next year. On Tuesday, after the news was reported, Nowitzki […]

Dirk Nowitzki is undoubtedly the most accomplished and greatest player in Dallas Mavericks history, but the franchise legend is reportedly more distant from the Mavs now than possibly ever before. While trading Luka Doncic, Nowitzki’s former teammate, to the Los Angeles Lakers likely did not help matters, there was another moment more than a year […]

The Dallas Mavericks have managed to orchestrate one of the most epic falls from grace in recent professional sports memory, trading their franchise cornerpiece Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and predictably cascading down the standings in the immediate aftermath. The main target of the criticism has been general manager Nico Harrison, although it’s […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has continued to find ways to frustrate fans after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Tuesday, Harrison held a bizarre post-Luka Doncic trade press conference that only included selected media members. Additionally, no video was allowed. The press conference was another chapter of what has been […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison held a private meeting with media members where he doubled down on his defense of trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. That meeting, along with the initial trade, has sparked outrage across the fanbase and past players. On Tuesday, Harrison seemingly grew tired of the critics and […]

On Wednesday, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki attended Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas and was caught on camera engaging in what has become a controversial celebration.  According to the Hater Report, he was seen with sports journalist Taylor Rooks happily reenacting the guns-and-grenade celebration popularized by Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.  https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1910139504536469688 Nowitzki was smiling […]

Luka Doncic will be making his return to Dallas for the first time since the Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it will be one of the most highly anticipated matchups this season. There’s no doubt that there will be a lot of people in attendance, and Dirk Nowitzki is supposed to […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic have always had a strong relationship with each other. The Dallas Mavericks legend helped Doncic get acclimated to being the face of the franchise, and Nowitzki has long been a mentor to the young star. That is why even after the Mavs traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Dirk […]

Every now and then a bombshell is dropped that stays with a person for the rest of their life. They remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when these monumental moments take place. The last sports instance to meet this criteria was the completely unexpected February trade between the Dallas Mavericks and […]

Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki spoke out about the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers and whether Mark Cuban was involved in the shocking blockbuster move. After playing only one game, Anthony Davis’ return looms amid rehab stints in the G League with the Texas Legends. At the same time, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing against the Dallas Mavericks, and both teams are having injury-riddled seasons that no one expected. For the 76ers, they’ve been playing without their big three of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid, which means it’s next man up for. It doesn’t make it better when the backups are hurt, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been arguably the biggest surprise of this NBA season so far. Many experts predicted improvement for this Cavs group, but them turning into arguably the best team in basketball and a title favorite is a major surprise. On Wednesday night, the Cavs’ dominance continued with another victory, this time in a […]

NBA stars are usually great with their craft, allowing them to separate themselves from the rest of the league. However, a part that makes superstars great is their ability to pull out a reliable signature bread-and-butter move that’s entertaining and effective at the same time. Here are the 10 deadliest signature moves in the NBA, […]

Michael Jordan is regarded as the GOAT of basketball by many. But while Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history with six NBA titles, five MVPs, and 10 scoring titles, even His Airness didn’t win every game. Here is a look at 10 NBA stars with a winning record over Michael […]

Dirk Nowitzki is regarded as a Dallas Mavericks legend. The former superstar led Dallas to a 2011 NBA Finals victory and helped to revolutionize the game as a big man who could stretch the floor. Before all of the praise, however, there was a time when Nowitzki faced scrutiny. In the 2006-07 season, Nowitzki led […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season more than halfway done, it’s safe to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in the league right now with the best record overall. The Cavs raced to a 15-0 start, a promising feat especially after the LeBron James era. It’s also the second-greatest start in NBA history. […]

NBA statues are a great way to honor any legend. It simply signifies their greatness, allowing the present and future generations to be impacted by their legacy. For this piece, let’s rank the 10 best NBA player statues. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan Regarded as the GOAT of basketball by many, it only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic-led trade shocked the entire sports world. The deal even surprised Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. According to a recent report from Dave McMenamin of ESPN, however, LeBron James impressed Nowitzki following the trade. James worked out in a gold No. 77 shirt before Luka’s first game with the Lakers. […]

It isn’t hyperbole or an over-exaggeration to say that the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks was the most shocking and biggest trade in league history. You might have to go back to when the Lakers traded for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to find a trade of that magnitude. Mavericks legend […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was at Luka Doncic’s first game with the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 10. He revealed why he was there for the former Dallas star. The Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers days before the NBA trade deadline, getting Anthony Davis in the return. Doncic was initially unavailable due to […]

The Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic-led trade caught the entire sports world by surprise, including Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki recently commented on the trade during a speaking appearance hosted by 96.7 The Ticket, quote via NBA insider Marc Stein. The NBA Hall of Famer admitted that he “really couldn’t believe it.” Every single […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki shared an intense rivalry, most notably in the 2006 and 2011 NBA Finals. Their competitive edge, however, wasn’t confined to those title matchups—it even spilled over into exhibition games like the All-Star Weekend. In a clip from his show The Why, posted on Instagram […]

Not since LeBron James first suited up in purple and gold has a Los Angeles Lakers debut been as anticipated as Luka Doncic’s on Feb. 10. In his first game for the team following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s opening act stirred enough buzz around the league for Dirk Nowitzki to witness it […]

Luka Doncic was involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history ahead of the trade deadline as he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he made his debut on Monday night in LA. He was originally supposed to make his debut on Saturday, but it was pushed back due to a […]

Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki plans to be at tonight’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz. He’ll watch his ex-teammate, Luka Doncic, make his first appearance donning the purple and gold for the Lakers. NBA insider Marc Stein, shared the news on X (formerly Twitter). “Dirk Nowitzki, […]

Luka Doncic envisioned spending his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks, much like franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki, according to a report by The Athletic’s Fred Katz, Joe Vardon, and Sam Amick. A league source close to Doncic stated that the star guard hoped to follow in Nowitzki’s footsteps as a lifelong Maverick. “He wanted to […]

It’s not an exaggeration. Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison made the most shocking move in NBA history, trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Las Angeles Lakers. The earth-shaking move netted the franchise a future Hall-of-Famer in Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick. Despite what this team received, it’s fair for the fans […]

The world was shocked when they learned that the Dallas Mavericks were going to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. To this very moment, there are probably still some out there who are still trying to process the move, as it can be considered the biggest trade in sports history. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki’s quiet confidence during the 2011 NBA Finals extended beyond his on-court dominance. Former NBA player Brendan Haywood recently revealed on the Run Your Race podcast that Nowitzki privately dismissed the Miami Heat’s Big 3, asserting that the trio lacked true star power without him. Haywood, speaking with Theo Pinson and […]

Hall-of-Famer Dirk Nowitzki is nearing a deal to join Amazon Prime Video as part of its NBA broadcast coverage starting next season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This development marks a key step in Amazon’s efforts to solidify its broadcast team as it, along with NBC, becomes one of the NBA’s newest media rights […]

When it comes to be holding off Father Time, LeBron James is the unparalleled master in all of sports, never mind the NBA. Because of that fact, the enduring Al Horford does not always receive as much praise as he deserves. Though, the 38-year-old Boston Celtics big man is drawing plenty of attention following Wednesday’s […]

Dennis Smith Jr., the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, recently revealed an amusing anecdote involving NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki during an appearance on the Run Your Race podcast. Smith, who played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, claimed that Nowitzki still owes him $10,000 from a bet made during their time as […]