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The Minnesota Timberwolves are known for making bad decisions. Outside of drafting Kevin Garnett in 1995, you would be hard- pressed to name more than a couple of examples of the Timberwolves actually making good moves. Yes, Minnesota also selected Karl-Anthony Towns with the No. 1 overall pick in 2015. But let’s be real here: […]

Since its creation in 1946, the NBA has captivated fans. Throughout the decades, many teams and players have stood out in certain ways, making the league’s history truly unique. With that being said, it’s interesting to take a look back at some of the most mind-blowing facts about the league and some of its players […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran point guard J.J. Barea had a minimal role to play on Tuesday, as the Mavs took on the Los Angeles Clippers at the American Airlines Center. The 35-year-old logged only eight minutes, accounting for three points, two rebounds, and two assists, as he saw his team fall to Kawhi Leonard and company, […]

Dallas Mavericks second-year star Luka Doncic has heavily leaned on the team’s trusted veterans, namely JJ Barea, who is the lone remaining piece from the time the Mavs last made the playoffs. Doncic is coming off winning the Rookie of the Year award, but there is still plenty he could absorb from Barea’s wisdom, now […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face off against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday in Mexico City as part of the NBA’s efforts to expand its reach beyond the borders of the United States. As it turns out, the Mavs trio of JJ Barea, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luka Doncic have been getting some extra attention […]

JJ Barea is a beloved figure among the Dallas Mavericks players as he’s one of the standout players that helped the Mavs win its first championship in 2011. However, his time in Dallas may be coming to an end as Rick Carlisle is uncertain about his future. Tim MacMahon asked the Dallas head coach about […]

Luka Doncic is taking the NBA world by storm, even more than he did in his rookie season after being drafted third overall by the Dallas Mavericks following a gut-check draft night trade. The 20-year-old Mavs star is quickly entering the MVP conversation while nearly averaging a 30-point triple-double for the season, something veteran teammate […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a massive lead over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, and fans inside the American Airlines Center were hoping to see Mavs’ reserve point guard JJ Barea check in to the game. The 35-year-old Puerto Rican, after all, has only appeared once in Dallas’ first 14 games of the season, scoring […]

Puerto Rico born guard JJ Barea has spent 13 years in the NBA and he is entering his 11th with the Dallas Mavericks. Under the NBA’s new guidelines to measure the height and weight of every player, some athletes are going to have a noticeable change in their listed heights. The Mavs floor general, 35, […]

For veteran guard J.J. Barea, the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis could be NBA’s premiere duo if they mesh well and do it right. Per Dwain Price of mavs.com, Barea believes that the key for the duo to work well is if they help each other out. Here's what #Mavs guard JJ Barea […]

The NBA has sent a memo to all 30 teams, asking them for an accurate measurement of their players’ height and age — a petition that now-retired big man Dirk Nowitzki couldn’t wait to pinch. The German international immediately tagged longtime Mavs teammate J.J. Barea on the quote tweet for some good fun: @jjbareapr you […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea has been medically cleared for training camp on Oct. 1 after suffering a ruptured Achilles back in January: JJ Barea started doing 5-on-5 work recently. He tells me he’s been medically cleared for the start of training camp Oct. 1. Full go? “That’s the plan.” — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) […]

J.J. Barea is expecting to be ready for the upcoming training camp after signing a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The 6-foot point guard is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, one he suffered in early January that ruled him out for the […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran point guard JJ Barea chimed in on the Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic tandem by calling it a ‘great combination.’ In an interview with Dwain Price of mavs.com, Barea shared his thoughts on their two young stars, Porzingis and Doncic. To recall, Porzingis was traded to the Mavericks in January. However, since […]

Amid his advancing age coupled with injuries, JJ Barea of the Dallas Mavericks expressed his readiness for training camp and willingness to play a few more years. The 35-year-old Mavs backup point guard missed the final 40 games of the 2018-2019 season due to a ruptured right Achilles tendon. This quickly raised concerns about the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea will not participate in the 2019 FIBA World Cup this summer for Puerto Rico, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Barea, the 35-year-old fixture of Puerto Rico’s national team, is rehabilitating his Achilles tendon after suffering a tear in January. Despite being on track for a full recovery, Barea is opting now […]

The Dallas Mavericks made some minor tweaks to their roster this offseason. The team added guard Delon Wright and center Boban Marjanovic, surrounding the core of Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic with a little more depth. Veteran Mavericks guard JJ Barea is excited about the newest additions and had plenty of positives to say on […]

Longtime Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea revealed that he already has plans after his NBA career as a player ends. The Puerto Rican point guard is set on becoming a coach as soon as he feels like he can no longer play in the league, which is still some time away, per Mavs.com: “I […]

Veteran point guard JJ Barea will be returning to the Dallas Mavericks next season after he reportedly agreed on a one-year deal. The one-time champion is coming off an Achilles injury which he suffered back in January, and fans are wondering about how effective he will be moving forward. But Barea is pretty confident about […]

J.J. Barea, to no one’s surprise, isn’t going anywhere. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the veteran backup guard has agreed to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum to return to the Dallas Mavericks. Free agent guard JJ Barea has agreed to a one-year, veteran’s minimum deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, […]

Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea wants to play for Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup but admits that it might be difficult to do so. Per Eddie Sefko of mavs.com, the 34-year-old Puerto Rican is certain that he wants to represent his country in the FIBA World Cup from late August to mid-September 2019. […]

After suffering an Achilles tendon tear earlier in the 2018-19 season, Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea is now healthy and vows to return next year with a ‘way better’ jump shot. Per Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com, the Mavs veteran shared that he’s ‘feeling great’ as he recovers from his injury. Barea also noted that he’s […]

Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea is hoping to be able to play for Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup which will take place in China this August. Barea, who suffered an Achilles injury back in January, said he ‘feels pretty good’ at the moment; however, the Mavs veteran won’t make a final decision until […]

J.J. Barea, the diminutive point guard that has played with the Dallas Mavericks for 9 out of the 12 years of his career, has also logged 592 career games alongside NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. Tonight, in what was likely Nowitzki’s final regular season game in Dallas of his career, the crowd and franchise rolled out […]

Dallas Mavericks’ J.J. Barea suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, but head coach Rick Carlisle believes that the veteran point guard will be able to make a comeback once he’s fully recovered. "I’m very optimistic that he’s going to make a comeback to the court successful. He has a history of being a very good healer." […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran point guard J.J. Barea appears to be making steady progress in his road to recovery from an Achilles injury. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle provided an update regarding the 34-year-old’s status, but refused to commit to a potential return date: He can't play and is recovering from right Achilles tendon surgery, but […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday by a final score of 116-106, and the Mavs are now 0-8 on the season when point guard J.J. Barea doesn’t play. J.J. Barea is out for the season after sustaining a torn right Achilles tendon against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mavs were 20-18 this […]

While Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins is finally returning from a year-long rehab from a torn Achilles on Friday night, the journey of Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea is just beginning. Barea tore his Achilles in the Mavs’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday, ending his season and potentially ending his tenure […]

The Dallas Mavericks has made it clear it intends to trade former first-round pick Dennis Smith Jr., as they plan to build their roster around rookie sensation Luka Doncic. The Mavericks have reportedly been in talks with several teams about a potential trade for Smith Jr.. But now the Mavericks want to package him and […]

On Friday night, Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea suffered a torn right Achilles in the fourth quarter of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In lieu of his injury, which could be season-ending, the Mavs have applied for a disabled player exception. Sources @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Dallas Mavericks have applied for a Disabled Player […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has only one word to describe what the Mavs are feeling right now following the season-ending injury of J.J. Barea. ‘Gut-wrenching.’ J.J. Barea suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Friday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He picked up the injury after cutting for a layup with a little over […]

There is probably no worse injury for an an athlete than a torn Achilles tendon. Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea found that out the hard way during the Mavericks’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, as Barea suffered just that fate. With the Mavs actually in surprising playoff contention in the Western […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea is weighing his surgery options after an MRI on Saturday revealed the Mavs veteran has a torn right Achilles tendon, according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com. Barea suffered the injury on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 34-year-old will be out for the rest of the season. An MRI conducted […]

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea did in fact suffer a torn right Achilles in Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: MRI revealed Mavericks guard J.J. Barea has a torn right Achilles tendon. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 12, 2019 The team feared that Barea had […]

Sources told ESPN’s Tim McMahon that the Dallas Mavericks believe J.J. Berea tore his right Achilles tendon during the Mavs’ Friday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Source: The Mavericks believe J.J. Barea tore his right Achilles tendon. Barea, 34, a longtime Dallas fan favorite who played a key role on the 2011 title team, is […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says point guard J.J. Barea has a lower leg injury and will get an MRI on Saturday. Barea grabbed his right leg after hitting a tough layup in traffic over Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague. The 6-foot guard needed help getting to the locker room. Rick Carlisle says JJ Barea […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea suffered an injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves and was helped to the locker room. Barea scored a layup on Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague, but then landed awkwardly on his right foot. The scoring guard immediately starting grabbing at his right foot near the Achilles area. https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1083923924084088833 The Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night and there’s some good and bad news to report on the Mavs’ injury front. The bad news is that starting point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is out, as he continues to deal with a lingering right wrist injury. The good news, though, […]

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 […]