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LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Summer League team has not played their best basketball so far during the tournament. Still, the team has displayed signs of potential with assistant coach Jared Dudley leading the way as Summer League head coach. Dudley recently revealed the conversations he has had over the phone with Mavs […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics earned a 106-88 Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks to clinch an NBA Finals victory on Monday night. After the game, Luka Doncic was asked how much he was hurting during the Finals, as Doncic dealt with injuries throughout the series. However, he refused to make any excuses. “It […]

Keith Van Horn was a star coming out of the University of Utah. He left the program in 1997 as the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Western Athletic Conference after earning consensus First Team All-American honors. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Van Horn with the second pick in the 1997 NBA Draft, subsequently […]

Before Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, Tim Hardaway Jr., known for his sharpshooting, had been in a scoring slump for several weeks. In Game 3, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd took a chance by giving him extended minutes off the bench in hopes of igniting […]

On Friday evening, star point guard Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were able to stave off elimination by defeating the Boston Celtics in blowout fashion in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Dallas. Doncic and co-star Kyrie Irving set the tone from the jump, and the Mavericks finally got some help from their […]

The Dallas Mavericks are three more wins from making NBA history. As they fight to not only be the first team ever to come back from an 0-3 hole but also raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy, though, Jason Kidd is making sure the Mavs keep their focus on the immediate task at hand ahead of […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has received intense criticism since Game 3. The Dallas Mavericks dropped the game against the Boston Celtics and Doncic fouled out and struggled on the defensive end of the floor. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was certainly not a fan of the negative Doncic takes. “Yeah, I think when you look […]

Current Indiana Pacers and former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle was on the show “Green Light with Chris Long” where he talked about a bevy of topics surrounding the world of basketball. One topic of conversation that was talked about was on Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and the impact he has on the game […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks jumped out to an early lead before ultimately falling behind by 21 points in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas made things interesting in the fourth quarter, but the Mavs ultimately lost 106-99. Luka Doncic, who fouled out with over four minutes remaining in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals knowing what was at stake. They were looking to avoid going down 3-0, which would basically be a death sentence for their title hopes. Being at home, they had the advantage of being in friendly confines, giving them a golden opportunity to make it […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Wednesday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals trailing the Boston Celtics 0-2. However, both head coaches took some time before the game to share stories about NBA legend Jerry West after “the Logo” passed away on Wednesday. “The Logo, Jerry was a gentleman to everyone,” Kidd said. “He was […]

The Dallas Mavericks have an incredible opportunity during the 2024 NBA Finals. The Mavs could win their second franchise title in their matchup with the Boston Celtics. Head coach Jason Kidd understands the caliber of competition Dallas is facing. Kidd went viral after giving Jaylen Brown high praise following Game 1’s loss. He set the […]

The most potentially explosive reunion of this NBA Finals wasn’t Kyrie Irving and the Celtics, or Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavs — it was Jason Kidd and the Boston fanbase. The two sides had one of the most vitriolic and infamous showdowns of the early 2000s and yet for all the debate and attention surrounding […]

The Boston Celtics executed another effective game plan against the Dallas Mavericks in their 105-98 win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but the triumph did not come free of controversy. Once again, officiating is commanding some unwanted attention in the aftermath of a crucial contest. With the Mavs trailing by five with less […]

There were a lot of question marks in the Dallas Mavericks system amid their Game 2 loss. Whether it was their defensive execution, getting better spacing for players in Jason Kidd’s system to thrive, or anything else, none of them were answered by in-game adjustments. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, had multiple guys […]

After the Dallas Mavericks fell in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics by the score of 107-89, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd made some headlines by calling Jaylen Brown the best player on the Celtics instead of Jayson Tatum, sparking some accusations that he was playing “mental warfare,” which Kidd denied […]

As the Boston Celtics look to hang their 18th championship banner this season as they compete in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, a bevy of aspects need to succeed in order for that to happen. One part is on the success of Celtics star Jaylen Brown who has had a great postseason, but […]

Jrue Holiday is a lockdown point guard for the Boston Celtics who has seen an awful lot of basketball up close and personal with his two superstar teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Recently, Holiday had a bold take on Mavericks coach Jason Kidd’s assertion that Brown is the best player on the Celtics. The […]

BOSTON, MA — The “divide and conquer” military tactic has been around for centuries. It involves creating dissent from within and ensuring that a rival is too separated to come together. During a Saturday afternoon press conference, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd seemingly tried to employ this crafty strategy against the Boston Celtics ahead […]

The 2024 NBA Finals features a number of intriguing storylines. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd might have sparked another topic of debate on Saturday after claiming that Jaylen Brown is the “best player” on the Boston Celtics, via NBA TV. “Well Jaylen is their best player,” Kidd said while speaking to reporters. “Just looking […]

The Dallas Mavericks got trolled in the worst way on Thursday night after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics. The Mavericks were decimated by the man they previously traded, Kristaps Porzingis, who poured in 18 points by halftime en route to player of the game honors. Three key takeaways were […]

The Dallas Mavericks came into Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals with supreme confidence that they can hang against the team with a 76-20 record thus far this season (regular season and playoffs combined) in the Boston Celtics. They certainly came out with a swagger as they went toe to toe with the Celtics […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been assessing a lot of candidates for their head coaching post. Names like James Borrego, and JJ Redick have been linked to replace Darvin Ham. But, one big individual entered the fray and it looks like he is taking that role sooner than later. Dan Hurley out of UConn could […]

With a Dallas Mavericks Game 1 NBA Finals matchup scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Thursday against the Boston Celtics, the basketball world will be focused on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks. Ahead of tonight’s game, it’s time to make our Dallas Mavericks bold Game 1 predictions. The Mavericks are coming off of a 4-1 […]

The Dallas Mavericks have one championship to their name. That moment came in 2011, when Dirk Nowitzki led this organization to a title over the Miami Heat. A chance for a second title is now on the line for the Mavericks. Only this time, Luka Doncic is leading the way for the Mavs in the […]

Before truly finding himself as a member of the Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis thought he had found a home alongside of Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks. However, things did not work out for Porzingis in Dallas, and in the lead up to meeting Porzingis and the Celtics in the NBA Finals, Doncic and head […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic is preparing for his first ever NBA Finals appearance. Doncic entered the league when Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was nearing the end of his career. Nowitzki helped Doncic during their brief time playing together, and Luka addressed Dirk’s impact on him while speaking to reporters on Tuesday. “I remember my […]

DALLAS — Jason Kidd is doing everything he can to help the Dallas Mavericks prepare for the NBA Finals. Kidd has an opportunity to become just the eighth person in NBA history to win a championship with the same team as both a head coach and a player. He was asked what it would mean […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a Western Conference Finals victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas has now reached the Western Conference Finals in two of the past three years. Those three years also happened to see Jason Kidd as the head coach of the team. Kidd has been able to witness […]

The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Head coach Jason Kidd now has an opportunity to win a championship with the Mavs as both a player and a coach. Kidd shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) after the Mavs’ Game 5 victory. […]

After the Dallas Mavericks fell short in last year’s postseason, there were a lot of rumblings about Kyrie Irving’s fit with Luka Doncic. After all, both were very ball-dominant guards with extremely high usage rates. But, a former point guard who has seen this before in Jason Kidd was their head coach. He made sure […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-100 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. It was a frustrating defeat for Dallas, but the Mavs still hold a 3-1 lead in the series. Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota on Tuesday night. He scored 29 points on 11-25 shooting […]

The Dallas Mavericks stood ever so closely to a return trip to the NBA Finals, their first in 13 years, as they entered their Tuesday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves in need of just one more win to finish off the Western Conference Finals. Alas, it was not meant to be, as the Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks are on the precipice of making the 2024 NBA Finals, as they only need to win one more game in their Western Conference Finals tussle against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been on a tear as of late, and they’re flanked by hard-nosed defenders who aren’t afraid of […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ defense has stepped up in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Everyone talks about offense, and there is no question that Dallas has seen some stellar scoring performances. Still, the Mavs’ defense has played a crucial role in the team’s overall success. The Mavs have been especially impressive against Minnesota Timberwolves stars […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks currently lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have performed well in the series as Dallas is just one victory away from an NBA Finals appearance. One interesting dynamic of the Mavs is the relationship between Irving and head coach Jason Kidd. […]

DALLAS — Anyone who has followed the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA playoffs will tell you that Dereck Lively II has played an important role in the team’s success. At just 20 years old and in his first NBA season, Lively has stepped up for the Mavs. However, he suffered an injury scare on Sunday […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic led the way once again in the Mavs’ Game 3 116-107 victory over the Timberwolves. Discussions have even started to emerge about Irving and Doncic potentially being the best backcourt of all-time. Mavs head coach […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night to take a 3-0 series lead. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic led the Mavs with 33 points each. PJ Washington added 16 points in the win. Dallas entered the 2024 NBA playoffs as the […]