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The NBA employs hundreds of players and coaches each season and the league certainly had its fair share of unique characters over the years. While fans mostly tune in on the intense basketball action, others are enamored by the larger than life personas of some of the NBA’s biggest names. Some enter the NBA with […]

Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban is one of the most prominent — and successful — team owners in the league today. Since taking over the Mavs at the turn of the millennium, Cuban has overseen a rapid rise in the success of the franchise, culminating in that memorable 2011 championship. Nevertheless, despite his unprecedented […]

The Dallas Mavericks just announced that they will be donning jerseys with the word ‘Equality’ in response to the NBA’s move to allow teams to put statements in their jerseys for the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. It’s also been reported that all the players have chosen to use their native language for their statement […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is beyond impressed with Kristaps Porzingis’ progression in his first year with the Dallas Mavericks. Aside from the varied skill set that the 7-foot-3 Latvian brings to the table, Cuban is particularly complimentary of Porzingis’ competitiveness and desire to win at all cost. “He wants to win so badly. He […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban isn’t buying in on the Kanye West For President 2020 train. The 61-year old mogul recently confirmed that though he is a fan of the music-turned-fashion icon, he’s not exactly voting him into the White House. Cuban talked to NBA Insider Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson to share his thoughts on […]

Dallas Mavericks boss Mark Cuban is one of the best owners in NBA history. His passion for the game of basketball is remarkable and he’s turned the Mavs franchise into a hallmark organization. Cuban was born on July 31, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the age of 12, he sold sets of garbage bags to […]

So which one really is it? With the NBA restart coming in around 30 days, the move has been questioned as cases of COVID-19 have recently surged and a number of players have contracted the disease. This has brought up speculation about the restart, as the move has been criticized with regards to prioritizing money […]

The NBA faces a big challenge ahead of the restart in Orlando, Florida later next month. While the league has devised a specific set of health and safety protocols, the coronavirus pandemic has hit Orange County hard in recent weeks. The spike in positive cases of COVID-19 could loom large on the restart. However, Dallas […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban destroyed President Donald Trump during a FOX News interview with Sean Hannity on Tuesday. The Mavs owner noted Trump doesn’t actually want to run the United States but merely campaign to win it. In the process, Cuban defended Democratic candidate Joe Biden as the right choice to take over the […]

Looks like Courtney Lee’s time in Dallas isn’t over just yet. Lee suffered a season-ending calf injury in what was described as a “freak accident” by ESPN’s Tim McMahon. After his confirmed shutdown, it appeared as though the Mavericks were moving on from the the veteran guard to sign someone who can contribute for their […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has recently revealed how the NBA plans to address the concern about playing the rest of the season in crowd-less arenas. As part of the many social distancing measures that will be implemented by the league in the Florida bubble, fans will not be allowed to watch live games the […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has taken the NBA world by storm since entering the league in the 2018-19 season. The new Mavs franchise player won the 2019 Rookie of the Year Award in grand fashion and was in the MVP conversation this 2019-20 before games were suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]

During the 2018-19 season, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made a big gamble by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks. The All-Star big man was recovering from an ACL tear, so some Mavs fans were worried that the franchise was trading for a guy who wasn’t going to be able to perform at […]

Due to the unraveling coronavirus pandemic, which has halted the sports landscape to a standstill, including the NBA, there is a burgeoning question on whether the 2020 NBA title will be considered legitimate or not. According to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, there should not be an “asterisk” affixed to the 2020 champion. “People don’t […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expressed his full support of the NBA’s plan to restart the 2019-20 season in a bubble location in Orlando. For Cuban, the priority is the health and well-being of NBA personnel. The Mavs are trying to do everything in their power to achieve this. Mark Cuban joined Outside the Lines […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made his stance on players protesting known during a recent interview with ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap on “Outside The Lines.” The controversial billionaire CEO vowed to stand in unison with his Mavs players, regardless of what action they decide to take upon restarting the NBA season in Orlando: “Whether it’s holding […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is donating $100,000 to the National Association of Black Journalists COVID-19 Relief Fund. Cuban reportedly made the donation in part to honor former sportswriters Roger B. Brown and Martin McNeal (per Jabari Young of CNBC): The fund was established by NABJ to assist both sports and non-sports journalists whose jobs have […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took to Twitter on Friday to discuss issues of race and, in particular, white privilege. Cuban tweeted out a list of questions for “my friends with young sons who think that White Privilege doesn’t exist?” The following questions illustrated situations that numerous Black Americans deal with on a daily basis […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has flirted with politics in the past. He did so once again as recently as last month, revealing he hired someone to poll to gauge his prospects as an independent candidate. Cuban quickly realized he wouldn’t have enough support to unseat President Donald Trump, who is expected to run for […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sent out a powerful message on Monday in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement. The unjust killing of African-American George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis officers has sparked both violent and peaceful protests across the United States. Not one to bite his tongue on social issues, the Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently posted the organization’s official statement with regard to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last Monday. Unfortunately, it is not completely clear what the Mavs are trying to say here. Almost every team in the NBA has come out with their own statement on the issues […]

Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks took Sunday off in Dallas to protest racial injustice. The Mavs owner was joined by players Justin Jackson, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber, and Jalen Brunson. Mark Cuban, Justin Jackson, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber and Jalen Brunson protesting in Dallas right now. (Photo and ID credit: @SmileyPool/@dallasnews) pic.twitter.com/LPJyQGK1Dt — Callie Caplan […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants the NBA to stop suspending players for HGH use. The Mavs boss believes HGH helps players recover faster so they can get back to playing the game they love. Cuban spoke about the NBA’s strict HGH rule with Rachel Nichols of ESPN: We also discussed what happens if a […]

Perhaps the good thing about the long hiatus brought about by the coronavirus pandemic is that Luka Doncic’s injured hand has fully healed according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Speaking with ESPN’s Frank Isola on SiriuxXM NBA Radio, Cuban shared the good news. "Luka's hand was hurt, right? Now it's not hurt."@mcuban jokes with […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has previously compared the Kristaps Porzingis trade to the Houston Rockets’ acquisition of James Harden. Now, the Mavs boss is comparing the KP trade to his “dumb” decision of letting Hall of Famer Steve Nash walk in the summer of 2004. Nash signed with the Phoenix Suns and won two […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has a pretty bold and creative suggestion to restart the 2019-20 NBA season. The Mavs boss wants all 30 NBA teams to play five to seven regular-season games before a play-in tournament is conducted to determine the final two playoff seeds, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Mark Cuban considers it […]

Dallas Mavericks billionaire owner Mark Cuban has spoken out again about what he believes is going to happen to the NBA if and when the season is able to resume in the near future. The Mavs owner has outlined the date of Sept. 25, saying that the current campaign will end on or before said […]

For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, fans — especially those who live in one household — do not need to sit apart from one another once the NBA allows audiences to watch in arenas. Speaking with Sean Hannity of FOX News, the Mavs boss shared his social distancing-friendly idea. “We don’t even have to do […]

When the Dallas Mavericks acquired Tim Hardaway Jr. as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, he was mostly regarded as a salary dump. However, the Mavs could not be happier with Hardaway’s contributions as the team’s starting shooting guard. In fact, Mavs owner Mark Cuban called Hardaway one of the “top-3 catch-and-shoot” guys in the […]

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world during the 2018-19 season when the franchise traded for Kristaps Porzingis. The Mavs boss said that the trade was very similar to the Houston Rockets’ bold move of acquiring James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder before the start of the 2012-13 season. “Very [shocked]. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently voiced his concerns about the league deciding to reopen practice facilities for certain teams. Fearing for the safety of his players, coaching staff, and employees, the billionaire even went as far as saying that he wanted to use the White House’s protocol when it comes to testing individuals for […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban has offered a response to comments made by NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, who recently noted that the 2019-20 season should be cancelled due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. At first, Barkley felt that games could be played at a later date. Now, however, he feels it’s […]

For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic has a better business mind than most ‘MBAs’ that the billionaire knows. In an interview with Tim Cato of The Athletic, Cuban was asked how Doncic is like behind the curtain. While Luka Doncic proudly showcases his talents on the court, he seems reticent to display his […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants to make sure things are as safe as possible when it comes to resuming the NBA season. Earlier, the Mavs owner raised concerns about the NBA reopening practice facilities in certain states, fearing for the safety of his players and employees. Recently, Cuban spoke with Tim Cato of The Athletic. When […]

If the 2019-20 season resumes in the summer, count Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban as someone who isn’t in favor of going straight to the playoffs. The Mavs boss believes players need multiple weeks to get their bodies in basketball shape again before competing in an environment such as the NBA playoffs. “How much of […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has made a number of strong public statements on the coronavirus pandemic in recent weeks. The Mavs might wonder if it means something bigger. Cuban’s measured tone, paired with his business acumen, have made the Mavs owner an intriguing public figure as far as politics goes. In fact, Mark Cuban […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ pairing of Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki in the early 2000s was simply a match made in heaven. But as compatible as their play styles were, the Mavs brass opted to let Nash walk away in free agency in the summer of 2004 as he made his return to the Phoenix Suns. […]

The NBA announced on Wednesday that all 30 practice facilities for each team in the league can open up as early as May 8 according to local restrictions after the lengthy lockdown surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While it would certainly be nice to get the NBA back in our lives, this move is likely […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tried to get Michael Jordan to team up with his Mavs Big Three of Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and Michael Finley before His Airness returned to play for the Washington Wizards. Jordan ended his storybook career with the Chicago Bulls in 1998 with one of the most iconic shots in […]