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The Dallas Mavericks are filing a protest with the NBA over the end of their 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Mavs want to replay the final 9.7 seconds of the game after a controversial call involving a John Collins basket that […]

The Dallas Mavericks, owned by Mark Cuban, were upset by the Atlanta Hawks in a tight game on Saturday night. The Mavs dropped the game 111-107, as it came down to the wire. However, it didn’t end without controversy. There was a very confusing sequence towards the end of the game.  There was a goaltending […]

Several players and other NBA figures have voiced out their displeasure with how officials assess certain plays, especially on the newly-implemented challenge and last two-minute review system. The latest to do so is Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who went on an epic Twitter rant following the Mavs’ narrow 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. […]

Without rest, Mavs star Luka Doncic is going to continue to experience soreness in his ankle. That’s at least what Mavs owner Mark Cuban thinks: Mark Cuban says the reality of Luka Doncic's ankle situation is that, without a lengthy rost, he will continue to feel soreness. "That’s just the nature of the injury. There’s […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was ultimately glad he did not get to buy and MLB franchise as the Mavs owner wanted years ago when he intended to buy the then-struggling Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers. Cuban was constantly rebuffed in his attempts, and now given the all-time low state of the game in […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is one of the most passionate and vocal owners in the NBA. Fans may know him for his courtside antics, but not a lot of others know the Mavs boss for the innovations he brought onto the league. Kevin Garnett revealed that the Shark Tank star started something that would […]

Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic returned back to action on Wednesday after a seven-game absence from a sprained right ankle. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban called Doncic their ‘meal ticket,’ hinting that their trainers kept a close eye on the 20-year-old. “[Doncic’s] good to go. The trainers aren’t stupid — you don’t mess with the meal […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says the Mavs almost acquired two big players at the trade deadline. The Mavs traded for Willie Cauley-Stein earlier in the season after losing Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles injury. It looks like Cuban and the Mavs were this close to getting two more impact players next to stars Luka […]

The Dallas Mavericks will retire Dirk Nowitzki’s number some time early next season. Owner Mark Cuban stated as such on Monday during an appearance on The Ben & Skin Show. Mavs news of note from @mcuban visit on new @BenandSkin show: 1. Expects Luka to play Wednesday vs Sacramento 2. Dirk jersey retirement will be […]

A controversial missed call stained a quality Utah Jazz-Portland Trail Blazers match-up on Friday night. The referees failed to call a goaltending violation by Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Blazers star Damian Lillard’s potential game-tying lay-up down the stretch. This ultimately cost Portland the game, as the Jazz came out on top, 117-114. Dallas Mavericks […]

The NBA has seen its fair share of tributes following the death of former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant–as well as eight others–in a helicopter crash last Sunday in Calabasas. But Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban thinks the league should consider honoring Kobe in the most esteemed of fashions. And that’s by changing the […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was with Dirk Nowitzki to witness the tribute violations for the late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. In Tuesday’s game between the Mavs and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center, the two teams committed an eight-second backcourt violation followed by a 24-shot clock violation to honor Bryant. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is thrilled the Mavs were able to acquire Willie Cauley-Stein from the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs needed a center after losing Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles tear. They were in touch with veteran NBA big man Joakim Noah before acquiring Cauley-Stein: . @mcuban calls Cauley-Stein acquisition “a steal-and-a-half. […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban shared more thoughts on the passing of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a tweet that was sent out on Monday morning. As part of his message, Cuban noted that the tragic event seems to have brought the nation closer than it has been in quite a while: “I hope we all […]

The No. 24 will never again be worn by a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs owner Mark Cuban announced the organization has decided to retire the No. 24 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others: Dallas […]

Dirk Nowitzki hung his basketball shoes up for good last spring, retiring from the NBA after spending his entire 21-year career with the Mavs. “Der Große Deutsche,” as he came to be known, left a lasting legacy in his wake, leading the team to a championship in 2011 and earning 14 All-Star nods along the […]

Lamar Odom’s stint with the Dallas Mavericks was a well-documented one. It was clear to everyone that it was a poor fit as Lamar didn’t want to be in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and Mark Cuban definitely didn’t like his effort on the court. However, Odom’s latest thoughts on his doomed tenure with the Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to take full advantage of their generous six-game homestand that will begin with a visit from the Brooklyn Nets. However, it appears the following game against the Charlotte Hornets will hold some extra significance for Mavs team owner Mark Cuban. This week’s matchup against the hornets will mark 20 years […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban raved effusively about Mavs big man Kristaps Porzingis in a recent interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, claiming he has done much more than scoring to help the team fight for a playoff spot. Cuban pointed out all the little things Porzingis does that don’t necessarily show up in […]

The NBA has proposed changes to the regular season, including an in-season tournament with incentives for the teams. Nothing is etched in stone yet, as league, teams and the NBA Players’ Association will still have to discuss the details of the competition. However, while it’s still in the early stages, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is widely known to be one of the most involved team owners when it comes to his relationship with his Mavs players. So much so, that he is even able to joke around with them during practice. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently caught Cuban kidding around with star Luka Doncic, challenging […]

Mark Cuban knows that Luka Doncic holds the key to the Dallas Mavericks, and making him happy is at the top of his priority list. After all, no owner would want his franchise player to feel unwelcome and unloved. Cuban has been doing that part well over the past two years, but he recently decided […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave an update on Luka Doncic’s ankle injury, comparing it to former Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki’s injury before. Per Brad Towsend of the Dallas Morning News, Cuban has no idea when the Slovenian will return. However, Doncic is already moving about freely with no visible limp. . @mcuban says he […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a strange offseason this past summer. After a poor 2018-19 season, the franchise re-signed practically its entire bench and brought back former Mavs guard Seth Curry along with trading for bench piece Delon Wright. Team owner Mark Cuban admitted on Friday that the team’s plan all along was bringing the bench […]

Much has been written about Luka Doncic’s second-year dominance — and for good reason. But, for Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, one Mavs player and the impact he brings has been overlooked. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, the billionaire cites Kristaps Porzingis as a valuable contributor that’s been overlooked amid the Luka […]

Brandon Roy is most likely remembered for a potentially great NBA career that was unfortunately sidetracked by injuries. However, not a lot of people know that the Dallas Mavericks actually tried signing him in 2013. Mavs owner Mark Cuban was interviewed during one of the team’s pre-game practices by Fanatics View. He got usual questions […]

Business magnate and Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban certainly knows a thing or two about ratings and viewership. The Mavs head honcho recently weighed in on alarming reports concerning the NBA’s supposed declining TV ratings and compared it to the NFL’s increase in viewership. In a lengthy Twitter post on Thursday, the outspoken Dallas […]

Over the past couple of years, there have been countless debates about whether or not the NBA should shorten the season. During that span, a series of career-altering and/or season-ending injuries have taken place. Moreover, TV ratings are constantly dropping. A lot of people believe that shortening the NBA season would solve several issues, but […]

The concept of “load management” has gained traction throughout the NBA over the past couple of seasons. More and more teams have embraced the practice in an effort to keep their stars fresh throughout the course of the season and into the playoffs. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is a huge fan of load management […]

The Dallas Mavericks took yet another loss to the lowly New York Knicks as Luka Doncic’s 33-point triple-double went to waste against Kristaps Porzingis’ former team. Mavs owner Mark Cuban admits his new prodigy is very different from the 21-year staple he had in Dirk Nowitzki, showing a completely different demeanor, including doing a whole […]

The recent trend of load management has had fans and players up in arms, while many coaches and executives have supported the belief of its merits. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban falls on the latter side of this discussion, arguing it would be “dumb” to ignore the years of research that has been used to […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis is “a bonafide superstar.” Cuban says Mavs fans should be patient with Porzingis, who is still a little bit rusty after missing the entire 2018-19 season recovering from his ACL tear: Mark Cuban on Kristaps Porzingis: "The guy is a bonafide superstar! He's putting […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is ecstatic about the massive officiating improvements in the NBA despite the Mavs being on the losing end of a couple of critical late-game calls. The NBA released the Last Two Minute Report of the Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game last Friday. They admitted that they missed two critical […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban has a unique proposition. The well-known businessman and investor is asking fans for their input on a nickname for the team’s bench unit. Cuban sent out a tweet on Wednesday morning, noting that the winning contestant will receive “great seats to a home or away game” in the future: https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1189513511979884544?s=20 The […]

The NBA’s new “Coach’s Challenge” rule claimed its first victim on Sunday night, as the Dallas Mavericks suffered its first defeat of the season, 121-119, at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers following a challenge made by Terry Stotts. Dallas came out of the short-stick of the decision after referees rescinded an initial foul […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki seems excited about what the Mavs will do to honor him in the near future. In an interview with Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, Mavs owner Mark Cuban revealed he recently met Nowitzki just to talk and catch up. However, Cuban said that most of their talk centered […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban can envision Michael Jordan having a ball in this era of the NBA, confident he would average 40 points per game if he was born into these times. “Michael Jordan in today’s NBA will kill it,” said Cuban during a phone interview on The Dan Patrick Show. “His body’s going […]

Lost among the shuffle of the handful of rule changes announced by the NBA last week is a few notes on improving traveling violations, particularly on defining the ‘gather’ step mostly associated with stepbacks. Unfortunately, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has a player in his ranks that is well-known for such move in Luka Doncic — […]

Dirk Nowitzki is easily the greatest Dallas Mavericks player of all time. Now, according to a recent story by Mike Fisher of DallasBasketball.com, Nowitzki might be a potential part-owner of the Mavs sometime in the future. EXCLUSIVE: @MCuban plans to talk to Dirk Nowitzki about #Mavs part-ownership https://t.co/9bYFazvPvK pic.twitter.com/uBSYyp01ba — fishsports ✭ (@fishsports) September 20, […]