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Although he was projected to be a top five pick in last June’s draft, Dennis Smith Jr. slid down to number 10, and was selected by the Dallas Mavericks. The team felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to add him to their fold, especially with their need for a point guard as skilled […]

Despite the next presidential elections still three years from now, there are already some names of potential candidates that are emerging as early as now. One of them is Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire businessman Mark Cuban, who is seriously contemplating on running for the highest office in U.S. government. He recently appeared on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks were behind most teams in the Western Conference standings last season and that’s projected to happen once again this year, but when it comes to technology, the team is blazing a trail in the NBA. In fact, they might be the only team in the NBA right now that utilizes facial recognition […]

Dirk Nowitzki is set to enter his 20th year in the league all spent with the Dallas Mavericks with plenty of questions still surrounding his NBA future beyond this upcoming season. With that in mind, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban voiced optimism that he believes Nowitzki is motivated to play at least another campaign after this year […]

The country of Puerto Rico was left severely damaged after Hurricane Maria’s direct hit. People are now struggling with little food and supplies to get them by and are desperately waiting for donations to reach them. It is truly one of the tougher times in their history, and it will take a lot for the […]

When it comes to developing young talent, soccer is the sport that has always placed a heavy premium on investing on facilities, time, and having a developmental program which could help bring out the best from their players. In Europe, this has been the norm for club teams, where kids of all ages train in […]

Everyone can be starstruck — even billionaire businessmen like Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. In an interview conducted by rapper Snoop Dogg, Cuban was asked about that one celebrity that he would never forget of meeting as a team owner. Cuban didn’t spend too much time thinking of a name, immediately saying that it was […]

The NBA is incredibly popular in China, so it’s a must for the league’s teams to establish a brand that will resonate with the still growing and basketball-crazy market. For the Dallas Mavericks, however, the first step to do that and build a deeper connection with their fans in the country is to have a better […]

Since purchasing a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks back in 2000, Mark Cuban has made a name for himself as being one of the most active team owners in the league today. He is usually present during their games, and even joins the team inside their locker room from time to time. However, when […]

It wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for Mark Cuban during the early goings of his life as an NBA team owner. As someone who likes to march to the beat of his own drum, Cuban often found himself going against the established norms in the league in terms of running a team. Speaking to Dalton Trigg […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes new Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta got a bargain with the record $2.2 billion price he bought the team for. When asked by Dalton Trigg of Mavs Moneyball what he thought about the Texas rivals’ sale, Cuban cited the demand for live content like what the NBA provides will […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be in for a rough 2017-18 season after not adding any impact players during the offseason. While newly-drafted point guard Dennis Smith Jr. represents the next era of Mavericks basketball, it will take at least a couple of years before the team is ready to compete with the top of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have undergone a re-tooling process and while Dirk Nowitzki is bound to cede the mantle once he calls it quits, it will likely go to young Harrison Barnes, who had taken up the task of being the team’s leading scorer. Owner Mark Cuban won’t place the title of him being the face […]

The Dallas Mavericks just had their worst season ever in the Mark Cuban era last season. The Mavs finished just 33-49, in part because Cuban signaled the team to tank during the tail-end of the year. Despite that down year, the Mavs didn’t make too many notable moves during this offseason. Apart from drafting Dennis Smith […]

The inaugural season of the BIG3 League was deemed as a successful one as Ice Cube and company drew sizable crowds weekly featuring players who were mostly stars of the NBA in the past. The league has drawn a lot praise from different members of the basketball community, and the latest one to give them […]

With this coming season possibly being the last of Dirk Nowitzki’s stellar NBA career, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban understands that his team will be losing more than just an all time great player, but also a consummate professional and leader as well. The 59-year-old billionaire recently spoke with Oliver Maroney of Dime Magazine, where […]

After finishing the 2016-2017 NBA season with a 33-49 record, the Dallas Mavericks have seemingly embraced a rebuild. Dirk Nowitzki will serve as the face of the franchise once again, but all signs point to another lottery-bound campaign ahead of the 2017-2018 NBA season. While Dallas may struggle to win games, they will still be […]

Mark Cuban wasn’t able to make Nerlens Noel commit long-term in Dallas as they were on different pages during the negotiation process, but the Mavericks’ owner said that he’s still “satisfied” with how things turned out. It was rumored that Cuban and the Mavs initially offered Noel a deal in the range of $17.5 million […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki is doing his part for Hurricane Harvey relief by donating proceeds from his upcoming charity tennis event. And now, Mavs owner Mark Cuban is set to do his share by matching all the proceeds from that event up to $2 million, Nowitzki announced on his Twitter feed. Great news! @mcuban […]

C.J. McCollum recently took a shot at the Dallas Mavericks with a recent parody of the hit TV series “Law & Order.” He added his own twist to it by calling the “episode” as “C.J.’s Victims Unit,” which included Wesley Matthews, and the whole Mavs squad, when he hit a game-winner against them last season. […]

In the wake of Nerlens Noel opting to sign the one-year, $4.1 million qualifying offer to return to the Dallas Mavericks, there has been some contention as to whether the Mavs had initially offered a $70 million deal. ESPN’s Chris Haynes reported that the initial offer was “non-existent.” However, Noel’s former agent, Happy Walters, refuted that […]

Amid a busy offseason that included the re-negotiation of Dirk Nowitzki’s contract, the ever-lasting back-and-forth to get Nerlens Noel under contract and a successful Summer League, Mark Cuban’s highlight of these last few months was drafting Dennis Smith Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Smith showed his potential early on, taking the Dallas Mavericks to […]

Since Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States, numerous NBA players have voiced their displeasure with him. While it is a tradition to visit the White House, Kevin Durant will not be visiting if invited after winning his first championship with the Golden State Warriors. According to Scott Gleeson of USA Today, […]

Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner, is actively critical of Donald Trump’s presidency ever since he took office back in January (to a certain degree, he was even critical of his political agenda before finally being elected). He is constantly stating his own political opinions so long as he sees his views as justifiable. Although this is […]

Earlier this week, Mark Cuban spoke out about the situation surrounding veteran quarterback Colin Kaepernick essentially stating that there is no barometer for NBA players to adhere to regarding political issues. In light of that, a few current NBA players have come out in support of Cuban’s remarks concerning Kaepernick. Facts https://t.co/XQARe4PcWx — Bradley Beal […]

The NBA has developed the reputation over recent years as being a league led primarily by its players, who have often times been outspoken about many political issues. In light of that, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently told Rick Maese of the Washington Post that the current situation surrounding veteran quarterback Colin Kaepernick wouldn’t transpire […]

Dirk Nowitzki put all the retirement talk for bed at least for one more year earlier this offseason by inking a two-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks. It was a contract that was far below his worth and impact on the organization that he has made throughout his illustrious NBA career. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is one of the most outspoken personalities in the NBA. Cuban has been openly talking about many topics, and the last one he tackled was ‘tanking.’ The Mavs finished last season with one of the worst records in the Western Conference. Cuban later admitted that they were trying to do […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has never been shy of speaking his mind and even talk about controversial issues surrounding the NBA. At the end of the season, he even gave comments that basically said he admitted to tanking the final month of the season when they were eliminated from playoff contention, raising a lot of eyebrows from members […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their rebuild towards becoming a perennial title contender once again, team owner Mark Cuban couldn’t help but feel that they are in the wrong conference, making the process longer for them. He was asked by ESPN during Sunday’s Summer League game what his plans are for the franchise in the coming years. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is a jolly fellow by nature. But when it comes to protecting his assets, he’s as serious as they come. When the Mavericks selected point guard Dennis Smith Jr. with the ninth-overall pick at this year’s NBA Draft, they couldn’t possibly have known what sort of skeletons the NC State […]

In a much-anticipated move, the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday re-signed Dirk Nowitzki to a two-year contract worth $10 million. Following the move, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban voiced his desire for Nowitzki to play beyond his 20th year in the league, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. Mark Cuban (@mcuban) on the @DallasMavs re-signing Dirk Nowitzki: […]

On NBA Draft night, teams typically have their intended pick leaked a few moments prior to them making their selection by Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski. It makes for good information reaching not only fans but teams so they can better assess how the draft will pan out. But for Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, maintaining […]

In the last few months, LaVar Ball has become a prominent figure in the sports media world because of his continued antics that has in many ways rubbed people the wrong way. According to Mike Fisher of Dallasbasketball.com, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has grown to have a liking toward Ball due to his big […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers aggressively tried to make a deal for Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George happen, the front office attempted to do business with the Dallas Mavericks, but their Western Conference rivals weren’t willing to give up their No. 9 overall selection for point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to CBS Sports’ Mike Fisher. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have shown every bit of interest in acquiring French international Frank Ntilikina, who is expected to be the first overseas player taken in the NBA Draft. The Mavs have named Vincent Collet, his former coach at Strasbourg to the team’s coaching staff for the upcoming Orlando Summer League, according to ESPN Insider […]

Not a lot of NBA teams can say that their owner helps out in scouting and recruiting a draft prospect. The Dallas Mavericks have that luxury as Mark Cuban recently traveled to Italy and met with a young point guard from France. The 58-year-old billionaire, together with General Manager Donnie Nelson and Director of Player […]

After a disappointing season, where they finished only 33-49 and which saw the franchise fall into the lottery for only the second time in the last 17 years, the Dallas Mavericks will have the 9th pick in the upcoming draft. With the team looking like it needs the boost of a talented, perspective player, there is […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had a candid confession to make as a guest of the Dan Patrick Show on Tuesday, admitting that his team tried to do its best job at losing games after they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. “Once we were eliminated from the playoffs we did everything possible to lose […]