Category: Dallas Mavericks

Is playing with Luka Doncic difficult?

Brandon King

The next step in the evolution of the Dallas Mavericks has been a subject of discussion in NBA circles from basketball people and fans themselves. With a young player and bonfide stud in Luka Doncic and solid complimentary players such as Tim Hardaway Jr and even the disgruntled Kristaps Porzingis( when he can remain healthy), the Mavericks would seem to be poised to be contenders for years to come. However could some discourse be brewing in Dallas? Perhaps there was a reason to Porzingis’ reported unhappiness with the team. Below…

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Mavs hire Jason Kidd, new coach signs 4-year deal

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From Mike Chiari of B/R: The Dallas Mavericks reportedly agreed to make Jason Kidd their new head coach Friday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported Kidd agreed to a four-year contract. Charania added that Dallas also hired Nico Harrison as its new GM and head of basketball operations. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported former Mavericks guard J.J. Barea has had preliminary conversations to join Kidd’s coaching staff. Rick Carlisle served as the Mavs’ head coach for 13 seasons from 2008-21, but he made the surprising decision to step down at…

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Kristaps Porzingis fined $50,000 for attending club

Brandon King

Rules for thee and not for me. Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis’ wallet is $50k lighter after he was handed a fine by the NBA when he attended a club on May 23, which is a violation of league rules. From the NBA: NEW YORK, May 25, 2021 –  The National Basketball Association has fined Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis $50,000 for violating the rule prohibiting players from going into any bar, club, lounge, or similar establishment, regardless of the player’s vaccination status, it was announced today by Byron Spruell,…

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New Orleans Pelicans trade J.J. Redick to the Dallas Mavericks

Brandon King

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade guard J.J. Redick to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for James Johnson, Wes Iwundu and a second round pick. As Reddick had been rumoured to be a buyout candidate, the Pelicans were able to scrounge up something for the veteran guard.

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A 51-point donkey kicking could only happen to the Clippers

Brandon King

Extremely lopsided defeats are often seen in high school basketball and even college basketball but it is rare to see an nba game where the preseason broadcast lasts longer than the competitive portion of the game itself. Unfortunately for basketball and/or Clippers fans, this was the for their game , and I use that term very loosely. The Clippers were absolutely laid waste to by the Dallas Mavericks 124-73 in a matchup that was settled pretty early on. The Clippers never lead in the ball game and the 4-2 deficit…

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NBA releases Christmas Day schedule

Brandon King

Christmas Day is one of the biggest days for the NBA, which likely played a role in the league trying to get the upcoming season started when it shall. Tuesday, the league released the docket of games for the sun’s birthday. Here are the slate of games: Pelicans @ Heat (12pm ET) Warriors @ Bucks (2:30pm ET) Nets @ Celtics (5pm ET) Mavericks @ Lakers (8pm ET) Clippers @ Nuggets (10:30pm ET)

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Mavericks could be looking to add third star player

Brandon King

From B/R’s Mike Chiari : The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly expressed trade interest in multiple players as they attempt to add a secondary playmaker in support of superstar guard Luka Doncic.  According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Brooklyn Netsguard Spencer Dinwiddie are among the players the Mavs have set their sights on. Last season, the Mavericks went 43-32 and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16, but they are likely at least one star player away from truly being a championship contender. Any of the…

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Kristaps Porzingis has right knee surgery

Brandon King

Official release via NBA.com: The Dallas Mavericks announced today that Kristaps Porzingis underwent surgery to address a lateral meniscus injury of his right knee. Porzingis suffered the injury in Game 1 of the Mavericks’ opening-round series against the L.A. Clippers on Aug. 17. Porzingis will begin rehab immediately and there is no timetable set at this time.

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