Tag: Dallas Mavericks

May 4, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Chris Paul Once again Chris Paul saved his best work for when it mattered most, putting in 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter in the Suns 129-109 Game 2 win over the Dallas Mavericks to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference Semifinals series. In the series thus far, Paul is averaging 23.5 points, 6.5 assists and 6.5 assists on .620/.429/1.000 splits. Rk▲ Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB…

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DeRozan and Doncic named NBA Players of the Month

Brandon King

Thursday the NBA announced their February 2022 Players of the Month. For the Eastern Conference it was the Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan, while for the Western Conference, Luka Doncic took the honors. Eastern Conference- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls Tabbed by some geniuses in the sports media as the worst free agent signing of the offseason, DeRozan continues to expose the folly of that sentiment with his play this season. Helping the Bulls ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference, DeRozan was on a tear this month, helping the Bulls to…

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DeRozan and Doncic naned NBA Players of the Week

Brandon King

Monday the NBA announced their Conference players of the Week for games taking place February 7-13. DeMar DeRozan, forward, Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. The Bulls went 3-1 last week and DeRozan was a prime driver to making that happen. The once again All-Star averaged 36.8 ppg ,on a scorching 59% from the floor ,over the week which included dropping 30= in every game this week. On the season the USC product is averaging 27.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.1…

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Porzingis fined for kicking ball into stands

Brandon King

Kristaps Porzingis will be slightly lighter in the wallet. The NBA announced Wednesday afternoon the Mavericks big man was fined $15,000 by the NBA for booting a ball in to the stands in the fourth quarter of the team’s 130-92 beatdown at the hands of the Golden State Warriors Here is that punt that cost him 15k. On the season Porzingis is averaging 19.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.1 assist and 20 rows per punt.

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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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Ja Morant has a bit of smoke for some Grizzlies fans

Brandon King

Sports fans are passionate about their teams. After all the term fan is short for “fanatic.” This passion for their favorite ball club can spill out in a variety of ways- cheering, booing and frustration, to name a few. Sometimes that fervor for their team can come out in a negative way and the advent of social media has given the ability to publicly voice sentiments, many are certainly things they would never say within a mile of that particular athletes. Apparently there were some Grizzlies fans whose fingers got…

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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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