https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comTue, 02 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-pass-on-dallas-city-hall-site-choose-valley-view-for-new-arena/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-pass-on-dallas-city-hall-site-choose-valley-view-for-new-arena/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doncic-on-trying-to-bring-an-nba-team-to-rome/Fri, 29 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doncic-on-trying-to-bring-an-nba-team-to-rome/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-asks-its-residents-what-should-we-do-with-city-hall/Fri, 15 May 2026 02:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-asks-its-residents-what-should-we-do-with-city-hall/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/must-see-moments-from-the-nba/Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/must-see-moments-from-the-nba/ And that’s one of the things that the Mavericks feel will diminish the painful memory of a season gone bad.
Time.
The other thing that needs to happen is winning, but that can’t happen until October.
While management knows all too well about the need for time and success, it’s not lost on the players, either. They are keenly aware of the situation going into an offseason when all Mavericks n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/two-paths-are-clear-for-mavericks-healing-process/Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/two-paths-are-clear-for-mavericks-healing-process/ The latest episode, Together for Water, is set to premiere this Friday, April 25. The 15-minute documentary-style feature takes a deep dive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/together-for-water-mavericks-take-action-to-confront-the-water-crisis-in-texas/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/together-for-water-mavericks-take-action-to-confront-the-water-crisis-in-texas/ Irving has a player-option on his contract that – if he decides to pick up that option – will pay him $43.96 million next season. Or if Irving decides to opt-out of the contract and become an unrestricted free agent, the Mavs can negotiate a longer contract.
But first things first.
Harrison, the Mavs’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harrison-fully-expects-kyrie-irving-to-return-next-season/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harrison-fully-expects-kyrie-irving-to-return-next-season/ As he addressed a large media contingent on Monday to wrap up the season and detail what the future looks like, the Mavericks’ general manager said it was a simple matter of getting as much value as possible for superstar of Luka Doncic’s magnitude.
“If you don’t value AD as an all-NBA player and all-defensive player, then you’re not going to like the trad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harrison-with-davis-irving-all-the-mavericks-really-need-his-health/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harrison-with-davis-irving-all-the-mavericks-really-need-his-health/ As he addressed a large media contingent on Monday to wrap up the season and detail what the future looks like, the Mavericks’ general manager said it was a simple matter of getting as much value as possible for superstar of Luka Doncic’s magnitude.
“If you don’t value AD as an all-NBA player and all-defensive player, then you’re not going to like the trad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harrison-mavs-best-is-yet-to-come-with-healthy-davis-irving/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harrison-mavs-best-is-yet-to-come-with-healthy-davis-irving/ Even after a season like the Mavericks just endured.
That’s why his breakdown of what happened over the past six months – and it’s a long, hard journey for the Mavericks to talk about – was enlightening. Remember, Lively in two years in the NBA has seen some awesome times last season and then this season, which was considerably less than aw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-reminds-us-that-some-rain-must-fall-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden/Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-reminds-us-that-some-rain-must-fall-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden/ One year removed from advancing to last season’s NBA Finals, the Mavs posted a 39-43 record in the regular season, which ended Friday with a 120-106 defeat at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference tournament play-in game.
Coach Jason Kidd described this season as an, “incredible season]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-reflect-on-season-expect-to-be-better-with-irvings-return/Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-reflect-on-season-expect-to-be-better-with-irvings-return/ It was a recurring theme coming from the Mavs, whose season ended prematurely during that unfortunate loss to the Grizzlies.
“They just sped us up and turned us over,” guard Klay Thompson said. “We dug ourselves too big of a hole.
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/slow-start-too-many-turnovers-did-in-mavs/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/slow-start-too-many-turnovers-did-in-mavs/ The loss ended the season for the Mavs, who were trying to become the NBA’s first No. 10 seed to advance to the playoffs since the play-in tournament was implemented in 2021.
Jackson finished with 24 points and seven rebounds, Bane collected 22 poin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-end-season-with-120-106-loss-to-grizzlies/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-end-season-with-120-106-loss-to-grizzlies/ They weren’t much different, other than the “official” gathering had a lot more bells and whistles.
The Mavericks may have an image problem among some people, but you’d never know it from the fans who showed up to watch at COSM, where the Mavericks brought entertainers and door prizes to stoke the fans.
It was less fanfar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-faithful-stick-with-team-to-the-bitter-end/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-faithful-stick-with-team-to-the-bitter-end/ But with Dončić now playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and Irving out for the season following surgery to repair his torn left anterior cruciate ligament, the Mavs have turned to a potent front line headed by Anthony Davis to punish opp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-play-win-or-go-home-game-against-grizzlies/Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-play-win-or-go-home-game-against-grizzlies/ But with Dončić now playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and Irving out for the season following surgery to repair his torn left anterior cruciate ligament, the Mavs have turned to a potent front line headed by Anthony Davis to punish opp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/its-win-or-go-home-again-for-mavs-against-grizzlies/Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/its-win-or-go-home-again-for-mavs-against-grizzlies/ “He text me (Wednesday) and said there was no way that he was going to miss this game,” Kidd said. “It was good to get that text (Wednesday) afternoon after shootaround.”
It was good, because for the Mavs, Williams was one of the best players on the court.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-williams-responded-to-injury-with-solid-game-against-kings/Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-williams-responded-to-injury-with-solid-game-against-kings/ “He texted me (Wednesday) and said there was no way that he was going to miss this game,” Kidd said. “It was good to get that text after shootaround.”
It was good, because for the Mavs, Williams was one of the best players on the court. He certainly was one]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-williams-rebounded-from-injury-to-torment-kings/Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-williams-rebounded-from-injury-to-torment-kings/ “Hell, no,” he said when asked if it made a difference where the Mavericks played. “If we’re healthy, it won’t (matter).”
We can only hope Marshall’s telepathic skills are repeatable.
The Mavericks smacked Sacramento late Wednesday night and now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/health-confidence-momentum-now-are-mavericks-allies/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/health-confidence-momentum-now-are-mavericks-allies/ But as the calendar turned 365 days later, Thompson put that dreadful night in his rear view mirror and quickly turned into one of the shining stars on Wednesday night as the Dallas Mavericks ended Sacramento’s season with a 120-106 triumph over the Kings in a Western Conferenc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exactly-a-year-to-the-day-this-time-thompson-was-terrific-at-golden-1-center/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exactly-a-year-to-the-day-this-time-thompson-was-terrific-at-golden-1-center/ But as the calendar turned 365 days later, Thompson put that dreadful night in his rear-view mirror and quickly turned into one of the shining stars on Wednesday night as the Dallas Mavericks ended Sacramento’s season with a 120-106 triumph over the Kings in a Western Conference pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exactly-a-year-later-thompson-was-terrific-this-time-at-sacramento/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exactly-a-year-later-thompson-was-terrific-this-time-at-sacramento/ The win enabled the Mavs to advance to play on the road at the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at 8:30 p.m. in a play-in game to determine which team will secure the conference’s No. 8 seed. The Ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-used-dominant-performance-to-oust-kings-120-106/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-used-dominant-performance-to-oust-kings-120-106/ With Anthony Davis and the front line protecting the rim, and Klay Thompson knocking down haymakers in the backcourt, the Mavs pounded the Kings, 120-106, in a Western Conference pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-use-dominant-performance-to-oust-kings-120-106/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-use-dominant-performance-to-oust-kings-120-106/ Of course the Mavericks’ general manager and president of basketball operations has heard the catcalls, the chants, howls from a relatively small percentage of Mavericks’ fans that still harbor traitorous feelings toward Harrison for the trading of Luka Doncic.
Doesn’t matter.
The overriding problem with playing hard-nosed defense for Luka remains the single most compelling reason that the Mavericks traded him]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-a-priority-on-transparency-harrison-welts-tackle-tough-questions/Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-a-priority-on-transparency-harrison-welts-tackle-tough-questions/ And that’s saying a mouth full, because this will be the first time in four games against the Kings this season that the Mavs will have their regular rotation players – Irving notwithstanding. Although the Mavs went 0-3 against Sacramento this]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hit-the-road-to-face-kings-in-play-in-game/Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hit-the-road-to-face-kings-in-play-in-game/ It’s been a physical battle, of course, with injuries upon injuries.
But what about the mental aspect of tuning out the noise created by the Luka Doncic trade and avoiding any woe-is-us thinking when the players were dropping fast?
“We’re lucky that the season isn’t over,” Kidd said. “We have an opportun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-hope-to-get-physical-to-extend-their-season/Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-hope-to-get-physical-to-extend-their-season/ With no Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, P. J. Washington or Klay Thompson to help jump-start the offense and defense, the Mavs struggled mightily in losing to the Grizzlies, 132-97, at FedEx Forum. Meanwhile, Memphis outscored the Mavs in fast break points (36-14), in second-chance points (17-16), in points in the paint (68-62), a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-from-loss-to-grizzlies-transition-defense-and-rebounding-must-be-better/Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-from-loss-to-grizzlies-transition-defense-and-rebounding-must-be-better/ “I’ve never been a part of a season like this,” he said. “(All you can do is) stay positive about it. We’re here in postseason play and a lot of teams don’t even get this opportunity. I tell everybody to make the most of it and see how far we can go. Obviously, we feel like we can make the playoffs and that’s the goal.”
It truly has been “one of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/one-goal-reached-a-bigger-one-remains-for-klay-thompson/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/one-goal-reached-a-bigger-one-remains-for-klay-thompson/ The Mavs will face the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday at 9 p.m. with the winner moving on to play the loser of Tuesday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. The season will abruptly end for the Mavs-Kings loser.
The Kings swept the Mavs, 3-0, this season. But the Mavs are confident]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-the-regular-season-over-mavs-turn-attention-to-kings/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-the-regular-season-over-mavs-turn-attention-to-kings/ The Mavs will face the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday at 9 p.m. with the winner moving on to play the loser of Tuesday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. The season will end for the Mavs-Kings loser.
The Kings swept the Mavs, 3-0, this season. But the Mavs are confident they can get]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-regular-season-over-mavs-turn-attention-to-kings/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-regular-season-over-mavs-turn-attention-to-kings/ With the loss, the Mavericks finished the regular season with a 39-43 record and also clinched the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference. That means the Mavs will play on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in the play-in tournament.
The winner of that game will play the loser of the Golden Sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-injured-as-mavs-lose-regular-season-finale-to-grizzlies-132-97/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-injured-as-mavs-lose-regular-season-finale-to-grizzlies-132-97/ Before losing to the Grizzlies at FedEx Forum, 132-97, Kidd went on and on about his desire to make sure the Mavs got out of this game without any injuries. Well, the injury bug unfortunately reared its ugly head again as point guard Brandon Williams left the game for good in the first half with a left oblique strain.
Williams, who just signed a two-year c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-injured-as-mavs-lose-regular-season-finale-to-grizzlies/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-injured-as-mavs-lose-regular-season-finale-to-grizzlies/ But that all came to an abrupt end on Thursday when the Dallas Mavericks converted Williams’ two-way contract into a standard two-year contract. So, after years of waiting to receive some financial security, obviously what]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/brandon-williams-finally-has-a-contract-and-some-financial-security/Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/brandon-williams-finally-has-a-contract-and-some-financial-security/ It’s something that looked plausible when they were 31-26 after winning their first game after the All-Star break.
Just 10 days later, Kyrie Irving went down with a season-ending knee injury and the Mavericks have gone 8-16 since.
Hello, play-in tournament, an instrument for filling the seventh and eighth playoff seeds in each conference. Originally, it was dreame]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-feeling-upbeat-for-the-health-of-it/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-feeling-upbeat-for-the-health-of-it/ But Walter, who is a rookie with the Toronto Raptors, didn’t know about his connection to Jordan and Bryant until he was a teenager and playing basketball for McKinney High School.
“They told me that my junior year of high school, so I didn’t really have any pressure thinking about it,” Walter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mckinneys-jakobe-walter-enjoyed-outstanding-season-with-raptors/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mckinneys-jakobe-walter-enjoyed-outstanding-season-with-raptors/ But Walter, who is a rookie with the Toronto Raptors, didn’t know about his connection to Jordan and Bryant until he was a teenager and playing basketball for McKinney High School.
“They told me that my junior year of high school, so I didn’t really have any pressure thinking about it,&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mckinney-high-ex-jakobe-walter-enjoyed-outstanding-season-with-raptors/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mckinney-high-ex-jakobe-walter-enjoyed-outstanding-season-with-raptors/ Gone were the one-timers, those overflow media members who crammed into the building for Luka Doncic’s Wednesday return to Dallas. And the Los Angeles Lakers fans, too.
Replacing them was a business-as-usual approach from the Mavericks, who are trying to put together an identity on the fly and couldn’t have asked for a better confidence builder than the Toronto Raptors.
With Anthony Davis rolling up a triple-doub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-triple-double-powers-mavericks-blowout-win-over-raptors/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-triple-double-powers-mavericks-blowout-win-over-raptors/ Gone were the one-timers, those overflow media members who crammed into the building for Luka Doncic’s Wednesday return to Dallas. And the Los Angeles Lakers fans, too.
Replacing them was a business-as-usual approach from the Mavericks, who are trying to put together an identity on the fly and couldn’t have asked for a better confidence builder than the Toronto Raptors.
With Anthony Davis rolling up a triple-doub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-lively-lead-mavericks-blowout-win-over-raptors/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-lively-lead-mavericks-blowout-win-over-raptors/ What that means is they weren’t good enough in the regular season to prove they are playoff worthy. But they weren’t bad enough to be serious contenders in the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes.
Somewhere in between. That’s where the Mavericks are.
“Hope is still in that locker room,” coach Jason Kidd said of these Mavericks as they had into the final home regular season game Frida]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hope-is-a-good-thing-mavericks-still-have-it-with-two-games-left/Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hope-is-a-good-thing-mavericks-still-have-it-with-two-games-left/ Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Dončić started Wednesday off by crying when a tribute video for him was shown on the American Airlines Center Jumbotron. By the time the night was over, Dončić had poured in 45 points, collected eight rebounds, dispensed six assists and picked up four steals as the Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks, 112-97.
Afterwards, everyone, including Mavs forward Na]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-naji-marshall-knew-doni-was-going-to-shed-some-tears/Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-naji-marshall-knew-doni-was-going-to-shed-some-tears/ There was celebration, healing, maybe a little closure and most certainly a tribute that was befitting of the occasion.
The tribute video played before the superstar was announced as the last starter in the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup and touched on so many moments that made Doncic such a fan favorite. It was well done and had Luka on the verge of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/teary-eyed-doncic-turns-super-human-after-emotional-tribute-video/Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/teary-eyed-doncic-turns-super-human-after-emotional-tribute-video/ After crying during a pre-game tribute for him that was shown on the overhead Jumbotron, Dončić proceeded to put on a performance for the ages in leading the Lakers to an emotional 112-97 win over the Mavs. Dončić finished his epic night with 45 point]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-scores-45-points-leads-lakers-to-112-97-victory-over-mavs/Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-scores-45-points-leads-lakers-to-112-97-victory-over-mavs/ Dončić played for the Mavs from 2018 until they traded him, Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber to the Lakers on Feb. 2 for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick. Before he was shipped to the W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-mavs-fans-have-the-right-and-should-cheer-for-doni/Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-mavs-fans-have-the-right-and-should-cheer-for-doni/ The Clippers couldn’t slow him down early in the game. It was a chance for the Mavericks to milk a hot hand.
And then, Davis walked to the sideline – his minutes restriction and the medical staff’s desire to avoid playing the superstar big man for long stretches without a break dictating the move.
It’s been a familiar scene for too]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-and-staff-changed-strategies-but-not-commitment-to-winning/Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-and-staff-changed-strategies-but-not-commitment-to-winning/ “Doesn’t matter,” the Mavericks’ forward said. “Hell, no. Just get there.”
With the Mavericks trying to create a new identity in the span of,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-fighting-for-something-as-they-search-for-momentum/Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-fighting-for-something-as-they-search-for-momentum/ The LA Clippers put those talks on hold, at least for the moment.
While Anthony Davis returned to the court and kept the Mavericks in the game for a half, the Clippers blew open the game in the third quarter and rolled to a 135-104 victory Saturday night at the Intuit Dome.
This after the Clips had won by 23 points on Friday.
The Mavericks slid to 38-41]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-davis-return-mavericks-bounced-by-clippers-again/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-davis-return-mavericks-bounced-by-clippers-again/ Already enshrined in Springfield, Mass., for his legendary career that landed him in the top three on the all-time assists and steals lists, Kidd on Saturday joined the other members of the 2008 U.S. men’s Olympic team in the hall of fame’s 2025 class.
Widely known as “The Redeem Team” after the Americans were upset in the 2004 Olympics, losing three times]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-heading-back-to-hall-of-fame/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-heading-back-to-hall-of-fame/ Already enshrined in Springfield, Mass., for his legendary career that landed him in the top three on the all-time assists and steals lists, Kidd on Saturday joined the other members of the 2008 U.S. men’s Olympic team in the hall of fame’s 2025 class.
Widely known as “The Redeem Team” after the Americans were upset in the 2004 Olympics, losing three times]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-going-into-hall-of-fame-again/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-going-into-hall-of-fame-again/ Make more shots, which won’t be hard considering they didn’t make any three-pointers in the first half of Friday’s 23-point loss to the Clippers.
And make the LA defense work a little harder.
That, too, shouldn’t be hard if the Mavericks get a couple of key players back, which looks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/run-it-back-mavericks-hope-big-men-return-for-rematch-with-clippers/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/run-it-back-mavericks-hope-big-men-return-for-rematch-with-clippers/ But he hasn’t been bad for the Los Angeles Clippers this season, even in a limited capacity.
And he certainly reminded the Mavericks on Friday that there still is plenty left in Leonard’s arsenal.
The veteran forward had 20 points and didn’t have to play in the last 10 minutes of the game w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-reminded-that-leonard-is-still-dangerous/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-reminded-that-leonard-is-still-dangerous/ But getting a home game to start the tournament? That became less certain on Friday night.
The Mavericks suffered a 114-91 setback to the Los Angeles Clippers at the glitzy Intuit Dome. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings dusted the Charlotte Hornets, 125-102, and they now h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-davis-out-mavericks-muzzled-by-clippers/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-davis-out-mavericks-muzzled-by-clippers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-say-thank-you-to-season-ticket-members-by-providing-play-in-game-tickets-for-all-accounts/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-say-thank-you-to-season-ticket-members-by-providing-play-in-game-tickets-for-all-accounts/ For many North Texans, however, accessing medical care comes with significant barriers, particularly for uninsured individuals or those living in chronically underserved neighborhoods.
The Dallas Mavericks and Mavs Foundation are committed to bridging these gaps through philanthropic initiatives, including the Mavs Foundation grant program. This season, the Mavs Foundation awar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-grants-boost-community-health-in-north-texas/Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-grants-boost-community-health-in-north-texas/ The Mavericks have plenty in store in their remaining five games, starting with a pair of meetings with the Los Angeles Clippers in LA on Friday and Saturday.
What’s so special about that?
Mostly, the Clippers are one of three teams fighting for the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference standings, which gets a guaranteed berth in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/late-season-drama-in-store-for-mavericks-starting-with-clippers/Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/late-season-drama-in-store-for-mavericks-starting-with-clippers/ “We expect those type of performances out of him,” Dinwiddie said. “We understand that there’s always rust and there’s always a little bit of slowness as you’re picking things up. That’s just part of it.
“He’s human jus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-anthony-davis-was-extremely-dominant-against-hawks/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-anthony-davis-was-extremely-dominant-against-hawks/ “We expect those type of performances out of him,” Dinwiddie said. “We understand that there’s always rust and there’s always a little bit of slowness as you’re picking things up. That’s just part of it.
“He’s human just like anybod]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-anthony-davis-dominated-against-hawks/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-anthony-davis-dominated-against-hawks/ The award, which Dumars was the inaugural winner in 2000 when he played for the Detroit Pistons, is presented to the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. It’s also an award Mavs coach Jason Kidd won as player with the Mavs in the 2011-’12 season and with the New York Knicks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-kyrie-irving-a-finalists-for-nba-sportsmanship-award/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-kyrie-irving-a-finalists-for-nba-sportsmanship-award/ The award, which Dumars was the inaugural winner of in 2000 when he played for Detroit, is presented to the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. It’s also an award Mavs coach Jason Kidd won as a player with the Mavs in the 2011-12 season and with the New York Knicks in the 2012-13 campaign.
“I won]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-kyrie-irving-a-finalist-for-nba-sportsmanship-award/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-kyrie-irving-a-finalist-for-nba-sportsmanship-award/ Coupled with Washington’s 116-111 win over Sacramento on Wednesday, the Mavs (38-39) moved
a game-and-a-half ahead of the Kings (36-40) for the Western Conference’s No. 9 seed with five games remaining.
The game-winner by Davis came after Klay Thomps]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-drills-game-winning-jumper-as-mavs-clip-hawks-120-118/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-drills-game-winning-jumper-as-mavs-clip-hawks-120-118/ As it was, the gut-check jumper by Davis – while he was leaning to his left and heavily guarded – came with just 3.4 seconds left, snapped a tie and gave the Mavs a 120-118 victory over the Hawks before a boisterous crowd at American Airlines Center. It also was Davis’ way of reminding fol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-drills-game-winner-as-mavs-clip-hawks-120-118/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-drills-game-winner-as-mavs-clip-hawks-120-118/ Thus, when the Mavs had a rare full practice session on Tuesday, coach Jason Kidd said it was much needed in order to get his players on the same page and accustomed to playing with one another.
“Focus on Atlanta, but also we got to focus on ourselves because we are a new group because of health and the tr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-focused-on-atlanta-and-on-themselves/Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-focused-on-atlanta-and-on-themselves/ They can be pick-and-roll beasts in their new incarnation with Anthony Davis joining an array of other ballhandlers as a lob-passing threat. They can rebound better than ever this season. And they can get to the free-throw line.
On the other hand, they can look disjointed defensively as they adjust from being a super-small team to one with size.
And then there’s what happens when they get to the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-evolving-mavericks-big-lineup-has-big-wrinkles-to-iron-out/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-evolving-mavericks-big-lineup-has-big-wrinkles-to-iron-out/ Despite a flurry of clutch plays by Gafford when the game was hanging in the balance, the Mavericks couldn’t get enough stops at the end to avoid a 113-109 loss to the Nets, a team they had beaten by 19 points last week in Brooklyn.
The Mavericks slipped to 37-39 and their hold on a play-in tournament spot was dinged by the loss as they continue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gaffords-return-marred-by-loss-to-nets/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gaffords-return-marred-by-loss-to-nets/ The former Richardson Pearce High School standout, who spent four season helping Gonzaga to college basketball greatness, on Monday fulfilled a lifelong dream by playing at American Airlines Center against the Mavericks.
The 6-10 forward was not drafted after his senior season with the Zags and had his rookie season cut short in the G League when he suffered a broken left foot. He d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grinding-it-out-finally-pays-off-for-former-local-star-drew-timme/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grinding-it-out-finally-pays-off-for-former-local-star-drew-timme/ Now, with the ribbon officially cut in Mexico, the team h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mexicos-team-dallas-mavs-softtek-showcase-commitment-to-growing-global-fan-base-with-monterrey-court-dedication/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mexicos-team-dallas-mavs-softtek-showcase-commitment-to-growing-global-fan-base-with-monterrey-court-dedication/ “The Mavericks should be the team of Mexico,” said Mavericks legend Eduardo Nájera. “This was my dream,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-softtek-unveil-basketball-court-in-monterrey-mexico/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-softtek-unveil-basketball-court-in-monterrey-mexico/ “I think it just speaks to how many good players we have on this team,” Washington said. “We’ve got a lot of guys that can score (and) we’v]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-washington-was-very-solid-against-bulls/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-washington-was-very-solid-against-bulls/ And through the injuries, the trade and more injuries, they have arrived here with a decent chance to host a postseason game.
Who’d have thunk it?
The Mavericks went 3-1 on their trip against Eastern Conference competition and they’ll try to maintain that success at home when they host Brooklyn on Monday night and Atlanta on We]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-gafford-nearing-return-a-peek-at-mavs-to-do-list/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-gafford-nearing-return-a-peek-at-mavs-to-do-list/ But 48 hours later at the United Center, Jones shook off that injury and proceeded to fill up the stat sheet as the Mavs eked out a hard-fought 120-119 victory over the Chicago Bulls. In explaining how he was able to bounce back and play Saturday after falling on his backside against the Magic, Jones said:
“I’ll be quite f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-makes-quick-bounce-back-against-bulls/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-makes-quick-bounce-back-against-bulls/ But 48 hours later at the United Center, Jones shook off that injury and proceeded to fill up the stat sheet as the Mavs eked out a hard-fought 120-119 victory over the Chicago Bulls. In explaining how he was able to bounce back and play Saturday after falling on his backside against the Magic, Jones said:
“I’ll be quite f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-bounced-back-and-filled-stat-sheet-against-bulls/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-bounced-back-and-filled-stat-sheet-against-bulls/ With the win, the Mavs finished their four-game road trip with an impressive 3-1 record and improved to 37-38 overall, while the Kings dropped to 36-38. The Mavs will now go home for home games M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/seven-double-figure-scorers-pace-mavericks-to-120-119-win-over-bulls/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/seven-double-figure-scorers-pace-mavericks-to-120-119-win-over-bulls/ With the win, the Mavs finished this four-game road trip with an impressive 3-1 record and increased their overall worksheet to 37-38, while the Kings dropped to 36-38. The Mavs will now go home]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-had-seven-players-in-double-figures-in-120-119-win-over-bulls/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-had-seven-players-in-double-figures-in-120-119-win-over-bulls/ In other words, the Dallas Mavericks are firmly in control of their own destiny. The Mavs can continue scoreboard watching – if they so choose.
But if the Mavs just win their remaining eight regular season games, they’ll clinched at least the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference’s play-in tournament. That’s because if the Mavs (36-38) run the tabl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-eight-games-left-mavs-in-control-of-play-in-destiny/Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-eight-games-left-mavs-in-control-of-play-in-destiny/ The Dallas Mavericks are firmly in control of their own destiny. The Mavs can continue scoreboard watching – if they so choose.
But if the Mavs just win their remaining eight regular season games, they’ll clinch at least the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference’s play-in tournament. That’s because if the Mavs (36-38) run the table and win all eigh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-eight-games-left-mavs-control-their-play-in-destiny/Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-eight-games-left-mavs-control-their-play-in-destiny/ “Hardy can play,” Kidd said. “Hardy is a guy that can score the ball, he can play-make.”
Against the Magic, Hardy was such an effective scorer that he knocked down five three-pointers in six attempts. Overall,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-hardy-was-in-a-terrific-zone-against-orlando/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-hardy-was-in-a-terrific-zone-against-orlando/ Signed to a two-way contract on March 2, Jones has been one of the bright spots of this injury-riddled season. Not only is he averaging 14.2 points and 8.6 rebounds since the Mavs acquired him. But the 19th overall pick of the 2021 draft from the University of Texas also has also been a stabilizing force in the middle.
“When you look at what K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kai-jones-strong-impact-has-been-a-lifesaver-for-mavs/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kai-jones-strong-impact-has-been-a-lifesaver-for-mavs/ Signed by the Mavs to a two-way contract on March 2, Jones has been one of the bright spots of this injury-riddled season. Not only is he averaging 14.2 points and 8.6 rebounds since the Mavs acquired him.
But the 19th overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft from the University of Texas also has also been a stabilizing force in the middle for the Mavs.
“Whe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kai-jones-has-been-a-very-impactful-player-for-mavs/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kai-jones-has-been-a-very-impactful-player-for-mavs/ The third-year guard came off the bench to convert 5-of-6 three-pointers and score 22 points as the Mavs rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit and walked away with a surprising 101-92 victory over an Orlando Magic squad that beat the Los Angeles Lakers by 12 points on Monday. The Mavs are 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/led-by-hardy-mavs-rally-from-11-point-deficit-to-beat-magic-101-92/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/led-by-hardy-mavs-rally-from-11-point-deficit-to-beat-magic-101-92/ With the win, the Mavs moved into 10th place in the Western Conference standings with a 36-38 record, while the Magic fell to 35-39.
In addition to Hardy, Anthony Davis collected 15 points and seven rebounds in 29 minutes for the Mavs, Brandon Williams pitched in with 14 points, six assist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-davis-led-mavs-to-101-92-win-over-orlando/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-davis-led-mavs-to-101-92-win-over-orlando/ The third-year guard came off the bench to convert 5-of-6 three-pointers and score 22 points as the Mavs rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to pull away for a 101-92 victory over an Orlando Magic squad that beat the Los Angeles Lakers by 12 points on Monday. The Mavs are 2-1 on this four-game trip]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/behind-hardy-mavs-rally-from-11-point-deficit-to-beat-magic-101-92/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/behind-hardy-mavs-rally-from-11-point-deficit-to-beat-magic-101-92/ From safe learn-and-play spaces to volunteer initiatives, donations, grassroots programming, and grant funding, the Mavs Foundation’s impact reaches far and wide.
As part of the Foundation’s annual community investment initiatives, 10 DFW-based non-profit organizations received grants totaling $1 million.
With hundreds of grant applications submitted, the Dallas Mavericks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-grants-fuel-life-changing-programs-for-women-in-texas/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-grants-fuel-life-changing-programs-for-women-in-texas/ Irving suffered the injury late in the first quarter of the March 3 contest at American Airlines Center against the Sacramento Kings. The Mavs said further medical updates regarding Irving’s status will be provided as appropriate.
The day after Irving’s injury, Mavs general manager Nico Harrison said in a statement: “There]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-underwent-successful-left-knee-surgery/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-underwent-successful-left-knee-surgery/ The surgery was performed by Dr. Riley J Williams MD, Chief of Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Irving suffered the injury late in the first quarter on March 3 at American Airlines Center against the Sacramento Kings. The Mavs said further medical updates regarding Irving’s status will be provided]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-undergoes-successful-left-knee-surgery/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-undergoes-successful-left-knee-surgery/ During that stretch of games, the Dallas Mavericks’ forward is averaging 23.5 points and 7.8 rebounds while shooting a robust 54.1 percent from the field. And Marshall poured in at least 20 points in nine of those 12 games, including racking up a pair of 30-point outings.
One of Marshall’s 30-point games occurred during Monday&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/backed-by-his-potent-floater-game-marshall-having-a-career-season/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/backed-by-his-potent-floater-game-marshall-having-a-career-season/ Edwards was one of the Mavs’ two-way players this season. And under NBA rules, two-way players can be on an NBA team’s active roster for only 50 games.
Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks was the 50th game for Edwards. And while his stats might not blow anybody away, Edwards was one of the mainstays on the Mavs’ roster, espec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-time-with-mavs-this-season-ends-with-game-against-knicks/Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-time-with-mavs-this-season-ends-with-game-against-knicks/ Edwards was one of the Mavs’ two-way players this season. And under NBA rules, two-way players can be on an NBA team’s active roster for only 50 games.
Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks was the 50th game where Edwards was on the Mavs’ active roster this season. And while his stats might not blow any body away, Edwards was o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-playing-time-with-mavs-this-season-ended-with-game-against-knicks/Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-playing-time-with-mavs-this-season-ended-with-game-against-knicks/ The Mavs are now 35-38 with nine games left and will play the Magic in Orlando on Thursday, while the Knicks padded their record to 45-26.
Towns collected 26 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, and Hart contributed 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-career-high-38-points-from-marshall-mavs-fall-to-knicks-128-113/Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-career-high-38-points-from-marshall-mavs-fall-to-knicks-128-113/ It’s T-minus 10 games and counting in the regular season and the Mavericks are locked in a struggle with Sacramento and Phoenix for the final two spots in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
All three of them had 35 wins going into Tuesday’s games.
The Mavericks and Suns had 37 losses, the Kings 36.
And the Suns are in the midst of a torturous]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/latest-look-at-play-in-scenarios-suns-catch-a-break/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/latest-look-at-play-in-scenarios-suns-catch-a-break/ In Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, Marshall found himself being one of the first players entering the game off the bench. It was his first time in that position since the Dallas Mavericks’ March 3 game against the Sacramento Kings.
But that change in roles mattered not to Marshall as he finished the contest against the Nets with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/whether-starting-or-coming-off-the-bench-marshall-keeps-having-an-impact/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/whether-starting-or-coming-off-the-bench-marshall-keeps-having-an-impact/ On Monday against the Brooklyn Nets, Marshall found himself being one of the first players entering the game off the bench. It was his first time in that position since the March 3 against the Sacramento Kings.
But that change in roles mattered not to Marshall as he finished against the Nets with a game-high 23 points while converting 9-of-15 shots i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/regardless-of-role-marshall-keeps-having-an-impact/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/regardless-of-role-marshall-keeps-having-an-impact/ Reflecting on Irving’s injury following Monday’s 120-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Davis said: “It was devastating. Kyrie is a phenomenal basketball player, but even more, a phenomenal human.
“Anytime anyone goes down to an injury like that it always suc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-offers-perspective-on-irvings-injury/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-offers-perspective-on-irvings-injury/ Reflecting on Irving’s injury following Monday’s 120-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Davis said: “It was devastating. Kyrie is a phenomenal basketball player, but even more a phenomenal human.
“Anytime anyone goes down to an injury like that it always suc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/anthony-davis-gave-his-perspective-on-injury-to-kyrie-irving/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/anthony-davis-gave-his-perspective-on-injury-to-kyrie-irving/ From the time he strained his left adductor during the Feb. 8 game against the Houston Rockets, Davis was determined to get on the back and help the Mavs make a strong push to grab a spot in the NBA’s play-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-noted-that-he-was-always-going-to-return-and-play-this-season/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-noted-that-he-was-always-going-to-return-and-play-this-season/ From the time he strained his left adductor Feb. 8 against the Houston Rockets, Davis was determined to get back and help the Mavs make a strong push to grab a spot in the NBA’s play-in tournament.
“Seeing guys coming to the locker room after games and leaving it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-knew-he-was-always-going-to-return-from-injury-this-season/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-knew-he-was-always-going-to-return-from-injury-this-season/ Kidd turned 52 years old on Sunday. Then on Monday, he discovered that one of his top players, Anthony Davis, was going to be able to play in that night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.
And what a gift Davis presented Kidd with as he finished with 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, one block and a whole lot of intimidation in 27 minutes as he helped the Mavs run over the Nets,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-returns-as-mavs-defeat-nets-120-101/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-returns-as-mavs-defeat-nets-120-101/ Kidd turned 52 years old on Sunday. Then on Monday, he discovered that one of his top players, Anthony Davis, was going to be able to play in that night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.
And what a gift Davis presented Kidd with as he finished with 12 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block in 27 minutes and helped the Mavs run over the Nets,120-101, at the Barclays Center]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-returns-and-helped-mavs-defeat-nets-120-101/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-returns-and-helped-mavs-defeat-nets-120-101/ That’s because three of the teams the Mavs are playing on this four-game road trip against Eastern Conference opponents – Brooklyn, Orlando and Chicago – are coming to the table with sub-.500 records. In other words, in order for the Mavs to sneak into the Western Conference&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/huge-week-for-mavs-and-their-play-in-tournament-chances/Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/huge-week-for-mavs-and-their-play-in-tournament-chances/ Do a little of this, a little of that, start, come off the bench, be a star, sit as the 15th man.
He’s done it all.
Right now, his job is to help keep the Mavericks’ season alive.
And when you are as short-staffed as the Mavericks, it’s a monumental task. But Dinwiddie and his ever-changing teammates are looking at the upcoming four-game trip that starts Monday at Brooklyn as a chance to retake control of thei]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddies-new-job-keep-heartbeat-going-until-big-dogs-return/Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddies-new-job-keep-heartbeat-going-until-big-dogs-return/ The Mavericks stopped a five-game home losing streak as they dusted the Pistons at American Airlines Center behind 31 points from Spencer Dinwiddie and 27 from P.J. Washington.
They improved to 34-37 and pulled back ahead of Phoenix for the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference, pending the outcome of the Suns’ home game]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-dinwiddie-guide-mavericks-to-much-needed-victory/Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-dinwiddie-guide-mavericks-to-much-needed-victory/ For the second time this week, they sent players to practice with the Texas Legends, ostensibly to have enough players to field a five-on-five scrimmage.
Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford all worked out in Frisco with the Legends when they were assigned to the G League team.A few hours later, they were recalled to the Mavericks. All of them were in street clothes on the bench for the game a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/more-g-league-work-could-signal-return-of-injured-mavs/Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/more-g-league-work-could-signal-return-of-injured-mavs/ “I’m not going to lie, it’s fun because you know you’re going to play a lot, so I love it,” Jones said. “It’s like a dream. It’s like, I’m not coming out (of the game) at all.”
Jones’ position obviously is a bit skewed, because he’s busy trying to g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kai-jones-doesnt-mind-mavs-playing-with-just-eight-players/Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kai-jones-doesnt-mind-mavs-playing-with-just-eight-players/ Nobody knew it at the time, but there was a reason why some players and coaches, in particular assistant Darrell Armstrong, came by to chat with Morris.
The next day, news broke that Morris was part of the monster trade that also sent Luka Doncic and Maxi Kleber to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Since then, the Maveri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-pistons-preview-looking-to-turn-things-around-in-hardaways-return/Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-pistons-preview-looking-to-turn-things-around-in-hardaways-return/ The five winners— Christian Anderson, Ilhana Davis, Bryn Hergert, Feliz Mendez, and Jorge Whitaker— stood out among the competition for their deeply thoughtf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/a-canvas-of-history-mavs-celebrate-young-artists-through-black-history-month-contest/Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/a-canvas-of-history-mavs-celebrate-young-artists-through-black-history-month-contest/ With almost beyond-belief technology, the huge semicircle had the Mavericks’ game at Indiana showing on Wednesday and if you didn’t know better, you’d have thought you were right there in Indianapolis sitting courtside.
“This is our first experience. It’s pretty cool,” said Hunt, who lives in Fort Worth. “I’m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-watch-parties-go-next-level-at-cosm/Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-watch-parties-go-next-level-at-cosm/ Prior to the game against the Mavs, Carlisle went on and on and on about how impress he is with Marshall and what he’s been able to accomplish this season with the Mavs.
“He’s an aggressive player and a player that I really like,” Carlisle said. “I ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pacers-coach-rick-carlisle-a-huge-naji-marshall-fan/Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pacers-coach-rick-carlisle-a-huge-naji-marshall-fan/ Up by seven points with only 67 seconds left, the Mavs failed to close the deal and wound up suffering a wild heartbreaking135-131 loss to the Pacers to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The loss was the ninth in the last 10 games for the Mavs, who fell to 33-37 going into Friday’s home game against Detroit.
P.J. Washington (26 points, five rebounds), Jaden Hardy (24 poin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-score-74-points-in-second-half-but-lose-heartbreaker-to-pacers-135-131/Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-score-74-points-in-second-half-but-lose-heartbreaker-to-pacers-135-131/ Ahead by seven points with under a minute remaining in Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, the Mavs appeared to hold the keys to victory snugly in their hip pocket. But everything that could go wrong down the stretch went wrong, and they left Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a disappointing and very frustrating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-big-second-half-not-enough-in-heartbreaking-loss-to-pacers/Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-big-second-half-not-enough-in-heartbreaking-loss-to-pacers/ Then, the Mavs recalled them back later in the day.
Both Davis and Hardy were able to play some five-on-five scrimmages with the Legends. That’s always a precursor if a player is close to returning to his NBA team.
It’s similar to when an injured Major League Baseball player is about to return to action, and h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-hardy-were-assigned-to-g-league-so-they-could-get-in-some-work/Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-hardy-were-assigned-to-g-league-so-they-could-get-in-some-work/ Then, the Mavs recalled them later in the day.
Both Davis and Hardy were able to play five-on-five scrimmages with the Legends. That’s often a precursor if a player is close to returning to his NBA team.
It’s similar to when an injured Major League Baseball player is about to return to action, and he goes to t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-hardy-assigned-to-g-league-for-practice-time/Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-hardy-assigned-to-g-league-for-practice-time/ The 6-6 guard left a magnificent first impression when he came out firing (and making) shots in his first couple of weeks as a Maverick.
Then, he hit a lull. And Christie said after the 130-125 loss Sunday to Philadelphia that he understands what the reasons were for his brief swoon.
“I had a stretch when I first got here wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/christie-regains-much-needed-assertiveness/Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/christie-regains-much-needed-assertiveness/ What wasn’t so great was having Quentin Grimes back in American Airlines Center.
The former Maverick who was dealt to Philadelphia before the trade deadline, had 28 points to lead a determined, but understaffed, bunch of 76ers to a 130-125 victory, extending what is becoming a prolonged, rugged stretch for the Mavs.
Despite trailing throughout the fourth quarter, the Mavericks had a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-sixers-nudge-mavericks-in-washingtons-return/Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-sixers-nudge-mavericks-in-washingtons-return/ Once possessing the same amount of optimism that the Mavericks started this season with, the Sixers are playing out the string and actually have a reason not to win games: they keep their first-round draft pick if it’s in the top six of the draft.
If it’s not, it will be conveyed to the Oklahoma City as part of the long-ago trade for Al Horford.
The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/sixers-like-mavs-hoping-to-bounce-right-back/Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/sixers-like-mavs-hoping-to-bounce-right-back/ The Philadelphia 76ers had just made a splashy offseason move to get Paul George and were ever-hopeful that the superstar grouping of George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey could propel them into the category of the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference.
The Mavericks? Well, they were coming off an appearance in the 2024 NBA F]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sixers-preview-seasons-full-of-promise-have-gone-unfulfilled/Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sixers-preview-seasons-full-of-promise-have-gone-unfulfilled/ And that especially includes the teammates who are unable to play due to various injuries,
Although he has been sidelined since Feb. 8 while he recovers from a strained left adductor, forward Anthony Davis has constantly been on the bench offering support to the Mavs, including on this th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injured-mavs-giving-plenty-of-support-to-their-teammates/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injured-mavs-giving-plenty-of-support-to-their-teammates/ Fast forward to today, the Dallas Mavericks are crossing their fingers for the day they have enough players to have a practice session.
The Mavs only dressed nine players for Friday’s game at the Toyota Center against the Houston Rockets. That has become the standar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-been-seriously-bitten-by-injury-bug-biting-into-their-practice-time/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-been-seriously-bitten-by-injury-bug-biting-into-their-practice-time/ Fast forward to today, the Dallas Mavericks are crossing their fingers for the day they have enough players to have a practice session.
The Mavs only dressed nine players for Friday’s game at the Toyota Center against the Houston Rockets. That has become the standar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/bitten-by-injury-bug-mavs-have-had-their-practice-time-chewed-up-too/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/bitten-by-injury-bug-mavs-have-had-their-practice-time-chewed-up-too/ Mavs guard Dante Exum fractured his left hand and left Friday’s game against Houston for good midway through the second quarter of the 133-96 loss to the Rockets. That injury, combined with the other eight Mavs players who missed the game at the Toyota Center due to injuries, had the Mavs leaving Southeast Texas with a grim look on their face.
“It’s the hand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exum-fractures-his-left-hand-during-133-96-loss-to-rockets/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exum-fractures-his-left-hand-during-133-96-loss-to-rockets/ Brandon Williams (15 points, five rebounds), Naji Marshall (21 points, five rebounds) and Spencer Dinwiddie (20 points) led the Mavs, who dropped to 33-35 entering Sunday’s 12-noon game at home against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Rockets, meanwhile]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dante-exum-fractured-his-left-hand-during-133-96-loss-to-rockets/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dante-exum-fractured-his-left-hand-during-133-96-loss-to-rockets/ This bunch featured nearly 1,000 young women from middle and high schools across the Metroplex excited to experience the Mavs’ 4th Annual GEM Celebration.
Launched by the Mavericks in 2021, the GEM program, or Girls Empowered by Mavericks, focuses on using physical activity and mental wellness as a foundation to support the development and s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/girls-empowered-mavericks-gem-celebration-sparks-inspiration-at-aac/Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/girls-empowered-mavericks-gem-celebration-sparks-inspiration-at-aac/ But the Dallas Mavericks’ guard fared very well as he wound up leading the Mavs in scoring with 19 points, and also collected six assists and a game-high tying two steals.
“I felt pretty good,” Williams said. “I don’t know how it l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-dealing-with-hamstring-injury-for-the-first-time-ever/Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-dealing-with-hamstring-injury-for-the-first-time-ever/ Even with half the roster injured, they are keeping the faith, which isn’t easy.
Or is it?
“It’s not hard,” said Dante Exum. “We know how good we can be if everyone’s healthy. Timing is everything.”
And that’s the bone that the Mavericks have to gnaw on right now. They don’t have a lot of time.
There ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-proving-his-worth-mavericks-depth-is-next-project/Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/williams-proving-his-worth-mavericks-depth-is-next-project/ Especially when you don’t put up much of a defensive fight.
The Mavericks allowed the San Antonio Spurs to get pretty much whatever they wanted on Wednesday night and paid the price as they fell 126-116 to the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
The Spurs got big nights from De’Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson as they won the second of these two games in San Anto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spurs-ride-foxs-big-night-to-stop-mavericks/Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spurs-ride-foxs-big-night-to-stop-mavericks/ Unfortunately, in a defensive pillow fight, the Mavericks could not turn offensive efficiency into a victory.
The Spurs got a huge night from De’Aaron Fox and dominated the rebounding department to claim a 126-116 victory at Frost Bank Center.
The Maveri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/foxs-big-night-powers-san-antonio-past-mavericks/Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/foxs-big-night-powers-san-antonio-past-mavericks/ Although the business development sessions are coming to a c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/local-entrepreneurs-shine-at-mavs-business-assist-pitch-competition-cadena-collective-clinches-25000-grand-prize/Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/local-entrepreneurs-shine-at-mavs-business-assist-pitch-competition-cadena-collective-clinches-25000-grand-prize/ The man has paid for his modest, two-way contract many times over.
The 6-8 Edwards is earning $578,577 on his two-way deal. It allows him to be active for a maximum of 50 NBA games.
After he poured in 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against the Spurs on Monday (both career-best numbers), Edwards has officially become the poster child for being oppor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-primer-going-for-the-season-sweep/Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-primer-going-for-the-season-sweep/ Klay Thompson was discussing the way the Mavericks are handling their brim-full injury list and took the moment to praise the play of the interim centers, Kessler Edwards and Naji Marshall.
“They’re going to be so great when we get the front court back because they’re going to be i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-still-bullish-on-mavericks-stretch-run-possibilities/Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-still-bullish-on-mavericks-stretch-run-possibilities/ It’s not about quantity, but quality.
With only eight bodies – seven during the final six minutes of the game – they dug deep for a 133-129 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
It was a riveting night of basketball in which the Mavericks showed the same sort of grit they displayed back when they had players named Irving, Washington, Lively and Gafford.
This time]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-dig-deep-knock-off-spurs/Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-dig-deep-knock-off-spurs/ It’s about quality, not quantity.
With only eight bodies – seven during the final six minutes of the game – they dug deep for a 133-129 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
It wasn’t the prettiest game you’ll ever see. But it was one that was built with the same sort of grit the Mavericks displayed back when they had players named Irving, Washington,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/heart-over-height-mavericks-dig-deep-knock-off-spurs/Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/heart-over-height-mavericks-dig-deep-knock-off-spurs/ Stephon Castle, the No. 4 overall pick last summer, has put together a solid rookie season and he’s peaking at the right time.
The 6-6 point guard has averaged 23.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists in the past six games. He’s shot 50.9 percent from the field in that stretch.
That’s elevated his season average to 13.5 poi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spurs-going-for-rare-rookie-double/Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spurs-going-for-rare-rookie-double/ And unless they get some help, it’s likely to stay that way. And there’s no guarantee that any help is forthcoming in the near future.
The Mavericks are preparing for Monday night’s first of two games in San Antonio as if they are going to be more shorthanded than ever.
The eight players who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-preview-now-its-a-matter-of-beating-the-odds/Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-preview-now-its-a-matter-of-beating-the-odds/ Over the last four games, the Dallas Mavericks’ forward has averaged 25.8 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 52.6 percent from the field. Indeed, he’s been putting on a show during that span while a lot of the other players in the Mavs’ rotation have been mired on the injury list.
Last Monday against Sacramento, Marshall finished with 18 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals. On Wednesday in Milwaukee, he collected 22 po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/marshall-has-been-on-a-tear-lately-on-both-ends-of-the-floor/Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/marshall-has-been-on-a-tear-lately-on-both-ends-of-the-floor/ Late in the third quarter of their 125-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Mavericks watched Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards – their last big men standing – run into each other head to head. Both went to the locker room and required stitches although Edwards would return with 6:05 left in the fourth quarter.
Moments later, point guard Brandon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-smother-mavericks-amid-more-bad-injury-news/Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-smother-mavericks-amid-more-bad-injury-news/ Late in the third quarter of their 125-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Mavericks watched Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards – two of their last big men standing – ran into each other head to head. Both headed to the locker room although Edwards would return with 6:05 left in the fourth quarter.
And so, the narrative of this season continued.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-smother-mavericks-amid-another-injury-scare/Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-smother-mavericks-amid-another-injury-scare/ Things have changed a bit since then.
Nobody knew then that Doncic would never again play for the Mavericks, ultimately being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Nor could they know that both teams would be well below .500 since then (12-21 for the Mavericks, 14-19 for the Suns).
The Mavericks and Suns now are stuck in a battle to see who will qualify]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-suns-preview-two-teams-fighting-for-one-spot/Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-suns-preview-two-teams-fighting-for-one-spot/ The situation at this point just doesn’t call for that.
“No, there’s no number one option,” Kidd said following Friday’s disappointing 122-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. “Everyone touches it and whoever is open shoots it.
“We don’t have a number one or a number tw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-most-of-their-top-players-injured-mavs-are-built-on-team/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-most-of-their-top-players-injured-mavs-are-built-on-team/ The situation at this point and time just doesn’t call for that.
“No, there’s no number one option,” Kidd said following Friday’s disappointing 122-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. “Everyone touches it and whoever is open shoots it.
“We don’t have a number one or a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-most-of-their-high-caliber-players-injured-mavs-are-built-on-team/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-most-of-their-high-caliber-players-injured-mavs-are-built-on-team/ Davis has missed the last 11 games because of a strained left adductor and is improving daily to the point that the Mavs have cleared him for more dynamic on-court movements.
The Mavs said Lively, who has missed the last 24 games because of a right ankle stress fracture, had a recent re-evaluation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-issued-updates-on-davis-lively-and-gafford/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-issued-updates-on-davis-lively-and-gafford/ Davis has missed the last 11 games because of a strained left adductor and is improving daily to the point that the Mavs have cleared him for more dynamic on-court movements.
The Mavs said Lively, who has missed the last 24 games because of a right ankle stress fracture, had a recent re-evaluation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-issue-updates-on-davis-lively-and-gafford/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-issue-updates-on-davis-lively-and-gafford/ Davis has missed the last 11 games because of a strained left adductor and is improving daily to the point that the Mavs have cleared him for more dynamic on-court movements.
The Mavs said Lively, who has missed the last 24 games because of a right ankle stress fracture, had a recent re-evaluation and is prog]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-lively-gafford-making-progress-in-injury-rehab/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-lively-gafford-making-progress-in-injury-rehab/ Then came the fourth quarter, where coach Jason Kidd admitted his very shorthanded team simply didn’t have much left in the tank to survive the hard-charging Gr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-tallies-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-to-beat-mavs-122-111/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-tallies-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-to-beat-mavs-122-111/ Then came the fourth quarter. A fourth quarter where coach Jason Kidd admitted his very short-handed team simply didn’t have much else left in the tank to survi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-tallied-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-to-beat-mavs-122-111/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-tallied-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-to-beat-mavs-122-111/ Then came the fourth quarter. A fourth quarter where coach Jason Kidd admitted his very short-handed team simply didn’t have much else left in the tank to survi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-tallied-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-by-mavs-122-111/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-tallied-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-by-mavs-122-111/ With the loss, the Mavs fell to 32-32 going into Sunday afternoon’s home game against the Phoenix Suns, while the Grizzlies padded their record to 39-24.
Brandon Williams came off the bench and poured in a career-high 31 points and added five rebounds an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-talled-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-by-mavs-122-111/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morant-talled-31-points-as-grizzlies-rally-by-mavs-122-111/ The ensemble featured familiar faces Dana Larson and Lesley McCaslin, Dallas icon and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Liberman, and, making their MavsTV debuts, Raegan Pebley and Kylen Mills.
The all-women team offered their basketball and broadcasting expe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavstv-celebrates-international-womens-day-with-all-female-broadcast/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavstv-celebrates-international-womens-day-with-all-female-broadcast/ Hosted by the Women of Mavs Empowering Network (W.O.M.E.N.) Employee Resource Group, in partnership with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, the sold-out event united thought leaders and professionals from all backgrounds for a day of impactful conversation and networking.
Guided by this year’s theme, “empowerHER:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/empowerher-dallas-mavericks-celebrate-womens-history-month-with-inspiring-symposium/Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/empowerher-dallas-mavericks-celebrate-womens-history-month-with-inspiring-symposium/ The Memphis Grizzlies’ level of despair was every bit as critical last season as the Mavericks’ is right now.
The Grizzlies were going through a deplorable 27-55 season. Their best player, Ja Morant, played only nine games and was a source of controversy after clashing with the league about off-court]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-grizzlies-preview-memphis-is-proof-things-can-change-quickly/Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-grizzlies-preview-memphis-is-proof-things-can-change-quickly/ “I think someone asked me are we going to have Klay play more minutes the other night,” Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. “We will get there, right? At some point he’s going to have to play more mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-likely-to-play-more-minutes-at-some-point/Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-likely-to-play-more-minutes-at-some-point/ “I think someone asked me are we going to have Klay play more minutes the other night,” Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. “We will get there, right?
“At some point he’s going to have to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-noted-thompson-will-play-more-minutes-at-some-point-this-season/Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-noted-thompson-will-play-more-minutes-at-some-point-this-season/ “The truth to that question is so far false or being misrepresented in a sense of the load didn’t have anything to do with the injury,” Kidd said prior to Wednesday’s game ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-said-increased-playing-time-had-nothing-to-do-with-irvings-injury/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-said-increased-playing-time-had-nothing-to-do-with-irvings-injury/ “The truth to that question is so far false or being misrepresented in a sense of the load didn’t have anything to do with the injury,” Kidd said prior to Wednesday’s game against the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-increased-playing-time-had-nothing-to-do-with-irvings-injury/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-increased-playing-time-had-nothing-to-do-with-irvings-injury/ “We’re human,” Thompson said after the 137-107 loss to the Bucks at Fiserv Forum. “It’s very hard. You have to find joy of playing the game and playing for one another. Your character is built during the toughest times.
“It’s easy to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillards-34-points-lead-bucks-by-shorthanded-mavs-137-107/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillards-34-points-lead-bucks-by-shorthanded-mavs-137-107/ “We’re human,” Thompson said after the 137-107 loss to the Bucks at Fiserv Forum. “It’s very hard. You have to find joy of playing the game and playing for one another. Your character is built during the toughest times.
“It’s easy to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillards-34-points-lead-bucks-by-short-handed-mavs-137-107/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillards-34-points-lead-bucks-by-short-handed-mavs-137-107/ “We’re human,” Thompson said after the 137-107 loss to the Bucks at Fiserv Forum. “It’s very hard. You have to find joy of playing the game and playing for one another. Your character is built during the toughest times.
“It’s easy to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-tallied-34-points-in-leading-bucks-by-short-handed-mavs-137-107/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-tallied-34-points-in-leading-bucks-by-short-handed-mavs-137-107/ The loss left the Mavs with a 32-31 record entering Friday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies, while the Bucks improved to 36-25.
The Mavs were unfortunately without nine injured players – likely an NBA record – in their quest to try and beat a Bucks squad that got 34 points from Lil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-tallied-34-points-in-leading-bucks-by-mavs-137-107/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-tallied-34-points-in-leading-bucks-by-mavs-137-107/ On Feb. 28, James Madison and Sunset high schoolers enjoyed a special tour of the long-standing museum located in Fair Park, alongside Mavs players Max Christie and Kessler Edwards.
The highlight of the afternoon included a $20,000 check presentation to the museum on behalf of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-players-disd-students-celebrate-art-and-culture-at-african-american-museum-of-dallas/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-players-disd-students-celebrate-art-and-culture-at-african-american-museum-of-dallas/ Previously out of the rotation primarily due to the talent in front of him, Prosper has found himself squarely in the middle of the rotation due to injuries to players in front of him. And that suits him just fine.
Since Feb. 2, Prosper has put together three games where he’s scored at least 10 points and five games where he&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/prosper-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/prosper-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities/ Out of the rotation primarily due to the talent in front of him, Prosper has suddenly found himself squarely in the middle of the rotation primarily due to injuries to the talent in front of him. And that predicament suits him just fine.
Since Feb. 2, Prosper has put together three games where he’s scored at least 10 points and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-very-busy-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-very-busy-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities/ Maybe they can give that up for Lent.
The fact-gathering process about Kyrie Irving’s left knee injury is complete and an MRI revealed that the superstar guard suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament when he took a misstep late in the first quarter Monday night against Sacramento.
He will miss the rest of this season.
In the news release, the Mavericks said that the original diagnosis of a left kne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-must-push-forward-after-test-reveals-irvings-acl-tear/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-must-push-forward-after-test-reveals-irvings-acl-tear/ And the Mavericks at that very moment knew the injury gods have no mercy. Or heart.
The Mavericks’ emotional leader and top scorer left Monday’s 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings with a sprained left knee, the Mavericks announced before halftime. He did not return, although he did shoot his two free throws while clearly in ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-injury-overshadows-mavericks-loss-to-kings/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-injury-overshadows-mavericks-loss-to-kings/ And the Mavericks at that very moment knew the injury gods have no mercy. Or heart.
The Mavericks’ emotional leader and top scorer left Monday’s 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings with a sprained left knee, the Mavericks announced before halftime. He did not return, although he did shoot his two free throws while clearly in ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-injured-in-loss-to-kings-as-mavs-are-running-out-of-bodies/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-injured-in-loss-to-kings-as-mavs-are-running-out-of-bodies/ They signed center Kai Jones to a two-way contract on Monday and the athletic 6-11 center has a knack for catching and finishing lob-dunks, which once upon a time was a staple of the Mavericks’ offense with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford.
Kyrie Irving may have to dust off that weapon.
Asked what he thought the odds were that we’d see a Kai-to-Kai lob combo, Jones said: &ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-mavericks-new-center-an-old-weapon-may-resurface/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-mavericks-new-center-an-old-weapon-may-resurface/ The annual event, presented by ShiftKey, is the premier fundraiser for the Mavs Foundation, with all proceeds directly supporting the Foundation’s mission to uplift women, children and families in need.
This year’s Mavs Ball, hosted at SILO in Dallas’ Design District, was attended by nearly 700 guests, including the 2024-25 Dallas Maverick]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mffls-raise-record-breaking-amount-at-10th-annual-mavs-ball-presented-by-shiftkey/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mffls-raise-record-breaking-amount-at-10th-annual-mavs-ball-presented-by-shiftkey/ It might be a tad early to make such declarations, but given the Mavericks’ situation, maybe not.
The Kings come to town having won three games in a row to move ahead of the Mavericks in the Western Conference standings. With the Mavericks’ injury situation, there are no guarantees anywhere on the schedule these days. And with Saturday’s 132-117 loss to Milwaukee, they now are 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-meaningful-games-coming-nonstop/Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-meaningful-games-coming-nonstop/ And in case they forgot, they got a stern reminder on Saturday.
The Milwaukee Bucks are fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference just like the Mavericks are in the West. And when the Mavericks took a 132-117 setback, it left them in 10th place in the West.
“We’re obviously aware of where we are in the season, so no time to complain or whine]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/shooting-defense-injuries-all-were-issues-in-loss-to-bucks/Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/shooting-defense-injuries-all-were-issues-in-loss-to-bucks/ With whistles blowing relentlessly, the Mavericks couldn’t find a way to stop the Milwaukee Bucks without fouling them and Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard orchestrated a 132-117 victory over the Mavs at American Airlines Center.
Things were going along just swell in the second quarter with the Mavericks up by 10 points. But things went haywire as the Bucks went on a 36-12 that bridged halftime and ultimately coasted t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-antetokounmpo-lead-bucks-past-mavericks/Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-antetokounmpo-lead-bucks-past-mavericks/ Then all of the sudden things went haywire in a hurry.
The Bucks used a 36-12 bombshell bridging the second and third quarters to take charge and ultimately roll to a 132-117 victory at American Airlines Center.
The one-two punch of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo gouged the Mavericks for a combined 57 points and did]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-antetokounmpo-lead-bucks-over-mavericks/Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lillard-antetokounmpo-lead-bucks-over-mavericks/ Jordan Giddings, founder of 3nergy Forever, started his brand during the 2020 quarantine, inspired by his belief in the power of personal energy. The phrase “Protect Your Energy” became his mantra, and when Kyrie Irving donned one of his hats, it marked a p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jordan-giddings-3nergy-forever-shines-in-game-changing-collaboration-with-the-dallas-mavericks/Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jordan-giddings-3nergy-forever-shines-in-game-changing-collaboration-with-the-dallas-mavericks/ Now, they’re suffering through a stretch of bad timing, too.
They will see the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday evening and they’ll be catching Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. when they’re on a pretty impressive stretch of play.
The Bucks have won five of six and have looked like a different team since they traded away Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma before the deadline an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-bucks-preview-catching-another-foe-at-a-bad-time/Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-bucks-preview-catching-another-foe-at-a-bad-time/ The Western Conference has 10 teams that are above .500 and have separated themselves from the bottom five.
Six of those teams will qualify for the playoffs. The teams that end up seventh through 10th will conduct the play-in tournament with the two survivors filling the seventh and eighth seeds in the West.
Right now, the Mavericks are ninth wit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/top-six-finish-is-realistic-but-will-be-a-tall-task-for-mavericks/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/top-six-finish-is-realistic-but-will-be-a-tall-task-for-mavericks/ “Extremely weird walking by the locker room and going to the away locker room,” Green said. “I don’t know how to explain it. But it’s definitely weird.”
The affable Australian spent his first four NBA seasons with the Mavericks and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/weird-feelings-greet-green-on-his-return-to-aac/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/weird-feelings-greet-green-on-his-return-to-aac/ The Hornets have been easy pickings of late for anybody who steps on the court against them.
Until Thursday night, when they were anything but easy to harvest.
The Mavericks had to work long and hard to finally overcome the pesky Hornets for a much-needed 103-96 victory to start their three-game home stand at American Airlines Center. They now have won six of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-moses-leading-them-mavericks-finally-subdue-hornets-103-96/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-moses-leading-them-mavericks-finally-subdue-hornets-103-96/ The Hornets have been easy pickings of late for anybody who steps on the court against them.
Until Thursday night, when they were anything but easy to harvest.
The Mavericks had to work long and hard to finally overcome the pesky Hornets for a much-needed 103-96 victory to start their three-game home stand at American Airlines Center. They now have won six of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-finally-subdue-hornets-103-96/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-finally-subdue-hornets-103-96/ The Hornets have been easy pickings of late for anybody who steps on the court against them.
Until Thursday night, when they were anything but easy to harvest.
The Mavericks had to work long and hard to finally overcome the pesky Hornets for a much-needed 103-96 victory to start their three-game home stand at American Airlines Center. They now have won six of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-finally-subdue-hornets/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-finally-subdue-hornets/ The sequel will be April 9 at American Airlines Center. And if Tuesday’s game is any indication, the April matchup promises to be an even bigger doozy.
The Mavs-Lakers game was watched by 2.5 million viewers on TNT, which was the network’s largest audience this season since the NBA&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/to-no-surprise-mavs-lakers-a-ratings-bonanza-for-tnt/Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/to-no-surprise-mavs-lakers-a-ratings-bonanza-for-tnt/ No, it’s not going to generate the same electricity that surrounded the Mavericks’ Tuesday visit to Los Angeles where they reunited on opposite sides of the court with Luka Doncic.
But when the Charlotte Hornets come to American Airlines Center as the Mavericks start a three-game home stand, Josh Green will make his first appearance in Dallas since the Mavericks traded him in a convoluted six-team transaction last summer.
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hornets-preview-josh-greens-turn-to-see-old-friends/Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hornets-preview-josh-greens-turn-to-see-old-friends/ The 2025 program officially launched on January 15 for students grades K-12 to log their daily reading and earn prizes from the Mavs and Whataburger along the way.
As part of the Reading Challenge, the Mavericks have visited schools and libraries across the Metroplex, hosting Reading Timeouts with special guests like the Mavs ManiAACs, D-Town Crew, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jaden-hardy-hits-the-books-during-whataburger-reading-challenge/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jaden-hardy-hits-the-books-during-whataburger-reading-challenge/ That’s the word Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving used to describe his first meeting against Luka Dončić since the latter was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 2.
Irving had become accustomed to playing alongside Dončić in the Mavs’ backcourt for the past two years. The two had become fast friends. Their families even socialized together.
But now, while Irving’s and Dončić’s goals are the same – the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-kyrie-irving-felt-awkward-playing-against-lakers-guard-luka-doni/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-kyrie-irving-felt-awkward-playing-against-lakers-guard-luka-doni/ That’s the word Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving used to describe his first meeting against Luka Dončić since the latter was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 2.
Irving has been playing alongside Dončić in the Mavs’ backcourt for the past two years. The two had become fast friends. Their families socialized together.
But now, while Irving’s and Dončić’s goals are the same – they’re trying to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-it-felt-awkward-playing-against-lakers-luka-doni/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-it-felt-awkward-playing-against-lakers-luka-doni/ Dončić finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, but was just 6-of-17 from the field, including only 1-of-7 from three-point land. Also for the Lakers, LeBron James collected 27 points and 12 rebounds,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-registers-triple-double-as-lakers-outlast-mavs-107-99/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-registers-triple-double-as-lakers-outlast-mavs-107-99/ What a lot of folks may not know is that the Mavs also obtained guard Max Christie in that much talked about trade. And Christie has fit in so seamlessly with the Mavs, it’s as if he’s been playing with them for years.
“My game is relativity versatile,” Christie t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-fitting-in-so-seamlessly-with-mavs/Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-fitting-in-so-seamlessly-with-mavs/ Since acquiring Butler from the Miami Heat earlier this month, the Warriors have posted an impressive 5-1 record. The lone loss was against the Dallas Mavericks – 118-113 – in the last game before the All-Star break.
However, Butler and the Warriors got]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jimmy-butler-making-a-huge-difference-for-warriors/Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jimmy-butler-making-a-huge-difference-for-warriors/ And that next game – set for Tuesday – is on the road against Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers. That same Dončić whom the Mavs traded to the Lakers on Feb. 2 for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick.
Mavs forward P. J. Washington already knows what type of game he&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-preparing-to-face-luka-and-the-lakers/Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-preparing-to-face-luka-and-the-lakers/ The Mavs turned the ball over too much, got beat up on the boards and failed to overcome an early 16-0 run by Golden State en route to losing to the Warriors, 126-102, before a sellout crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center. Afterwards, Mavs guard Kyrie Irving said: “I feel like they gave us their best shot.
“In the effort and statistical categories, they pretty much dominated. They came out with a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/currys-30-helps-warriors-race-past-mavs-126-102/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/currys-30-helps-warriors-race-past-mavs-126-102/ The loss dropped the Mavs to 31-27 entering Tuesday’s game in Los Angeles against the Lakers. Meanwhile, the victory moved the Warriors (30-27) within half-a-game of the Mavs for eighth place in the Western Conference standings.
Kyrie Irving and P. J. Washington paced the M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-scored-30-points-as-warriors-race-past-mavs-126-102/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-scored-30-points-as-warriors-race-past-mavs-126-102/ But that wasn’t the case this past Friday when the Mavs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-103.
Guard Max Christie was the first Mavs’ player at AAC on Friday. And Irving had some good-natured fun on how – and why — that all took place.
“(Christie) wants to be great at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-was-the-first-player-at-aac-not-kyrie-irving/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-was-the-first-player-at-aac-not-kyrie-irving/ But that wasn’t the case Friday when the Mavs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-103.
Guard Max Christie was the first Mavs’ player at AAC on Friday. And Irving had some good-natured fun on how – and why — that all took place.
“(Christie) wants to be great at what he doe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-a-rarity-christie-was-the-first-player-at-aac-not-irving/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-a-rarity-christie-was-the-first-player-at-aac-not-irving/ But it doesn’t always leave a good residue.
Kyrie Irving has been around long enough and been part of enough All-Star weekends that he knows the first game back from the break can be hard on the eyes.
“You’ll see some examples of good and not-so-good basketball,” he said.
And there was a little of both in the Mavericks’ 111-103 win over New Orle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/winning-time-mavericks-understand-where-we-are-in-the-season/Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/winning-time-mavericks-understand-where-we-are-in-the-season/ The forward hit the ground running after missing the final three games before the All-Star break with a sprained right ankle.
Washington had 20 points by halftime, then handed the baton to Kyrie Irving, who heated up after halftime, and the Mavericks found a way to pull away from the pesky New Orleans Pelicans for a 111-103 victory]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-ride-washington-irving-to-take-down-pelicans/Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-ride-washington-irving-to-take-down-pelicans/ It was what P.J. Washington did.
The veteran forward had poured in 24 points, 20 in the first quarter when the Mavericks really needed it with a sluggish start in their first game after the All-Star break.
“He’s a budding star for our team and he’s showcasing that,” I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-down-pelicans-behind-tag-team-of-washington-irving/Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-down-pelicans-behind-tag-team-of-washington-irving/ Most people were dead wrong.
The slender 6-8 forward-turned-center didn’t even envision what’s happened. But he’s not about to apologize for it.
“Just making the most of it,” Edwards said Thursday. “As a two-way player and not really expecting to be a part of the rotation on a championship (level) team. It’s more]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/how-two-way-player-edwards-has-helped-save-mavericks/Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/how-two-way-player-edwards-has-helped-save-mavericks/ They obliterated them, took prevailing wisdom and slapped it up against the wall and got the last laugh on anybody who thought they would wilt without most of their key players.
And why wouldn’t they? Playing without Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and, at times, P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson is a recipe for disaster.
But it wasn’t.
Instead, they won four of five games b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/remaining-schedule-some-competitors-have-it-tougher-than-mavs/Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/remaining-schedule-some-competitors-have-it-tougher-than-mavs/ They obliterated them, took prevailing wisdom and slapped it up against the wall and got the last laugh on anybody who thought they would wilt without most of their key players.
And why wouldn’t they? Playing without Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and, at times, P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson is a recipe for disaster.
But it wasn’t.
Instead, they won four of five games b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/breaking-down-remaining-schedules-of-mavs-playoff-competition/Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/breaking-down-remaining-schedules-of-mavs-playoff-competition/ The momentum continues to build for this cohort under the guidance of partners like ZenBusiness— an all-in-one platform that helps small business owners start, run, and grow their brands— and Coca-Cola, which hosted the latest in-person session where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-business-assist-entrepreneurs-thriving-with-help-from-program-partners/Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-business-assist-entrepreneurs-thriving-with-help-from-program-partners/ The momentum continues to build for this cohort under the guidance of partners like ZenBusiness— an all-in-one platform that helps small business owners start, run, and grow their brands— and Coca-Cola, which hosted the latest in-person session where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-business-assist-entrepreneurs-thriving-under-guidance-from-program-partners/Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-business-assist-entrepreneurs-thriving-under-guidance-from-program-partners/ “I’m just trying to figure out what’s going to be the best route for me to be eligible,” Irving said. There’s a lot of paperwork in between that.
“Obviously, Team USA still has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-considering-playing-on-the-2028-australian-olympic-team/Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-considering-playing-on-the-2028-australian-olympic-team/ “I’m just trying to figure out what’s going to be the best route for me to be eligible,” Irving said. “There’s a lot of paperwork in between that. Obviously, Team USA still has a decision to ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-considering-playing-on-the-2028-australian-olympic-team/Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-considering-playing-on-the-2028-australian-olympic-team/ No, Irving didn’t win the game’s Most Valuable Player award. That honor went to Golden State guard Stephen Curry after Shaq’s OGs defeated Chuck’s Global Stars, 41-25.
However, Irving was just as happy to have the championship game trophy in his hands as he was in 2014 when he actu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-shaqs-ogs-take-home-the-all-star-game-trophy/Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-shaqs-ogs-take-home-the-all-star-game-trophy/ No, Irving didn’t win the game’s Most Valuable Player award. That honor went to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry after Shaq’s OGs defeated Chuck’s Global Stars, 41-25.
However, Irving was just as happy to have the championship game trophy in his hands as he was back in 201]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-and-shaqs-ogs-took-home-the-all-star-game-trophy/Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-and-shaqs-ogs-took-home-the-all-star-game-trophy/ The Warriors defeated Cleveland for the 2015 and ’17 NBA titles, but Irving and the Cavs captured the 2016 NBA championship. And in the decisive Game 7 of that series held at Oracle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-back-at-oracle-arena-site-of-his-greatest-nba-achievement/Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-back-at-oracle-arena-site-of-his-greatest-nba-achievement/ The Warriors defeated Cleveland for the 2015 and ’17 NBA titles, but Irving and the Cavs captured the 2016 NBA championship. And in the decisive Game 7 of that series held at Oracle Arena,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-back-at-oracle-arena-site-of-his-greatest-nba-achievement/Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-back-at-oracle-arena-site-of-his-greatest-nba-achievement/ When Irving was playing for Cleveland, the Cavilers faced the Warriors three consecutive seasons – from 2015-17 — in the NBA Finals. And for Kerr, designing plays to contain Irving was unlike any day at the beach.
“He’s just one the most incredible players I’ve ever seen in my lif]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kerr-knows-irving-is-big-time-especially-on-a-big-stage/Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kerr-knows-irving-is-big-time-especially-on-a-big-stage/ When Irving was playing for Cleveland, the Cavilers faced the Warriors three consecutive seasons – from 2015-’17 — in the NBA Finals. And for Kerr, designing plays to contain Irving was unlike any day at the beach.
“He’s just one the most incredible players I’ve ever]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kerr-knows-irving-is-a-big-time-player-especially-on-a-big-stage/Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kerr-knows-irving-is-a-big-time-player-especially-on-a-big-stage/ Granted, he hasn’t scored a point or dished a single assist, but look at what he and his able-bodied staff have had to overcome in getting the Mavericks to a 30-26 game going into the break.
He had Luka Doncic for only 22 games. He had Anthony Davis for only 31 minutes.
He watched all three of his veteran centers – Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and Dwig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-mvp-so-far-dont-overlook-the-coach/Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-mvp-so-far-dont-overlook-the-coach/ Kessler Edwards, the two-way player who has spent a fair amount of time in the G League this season, was a clutch-play machine in the fourth quarter and the Mavericks rode the scoring of Max Christie and Dante Exum for a 118-113 victory over the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center.
With both teams missing their best players, the game delivered a competitive atmosphere that forced the Mavericks to make big plays down the stre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-continue-to-defy-odds-with-win-over-heat/Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-continue-to-defy-odds-with-win-over-heat/ Kessler Edwards, the two-way player who has spent a fair amount of time in the G League this season, was a clutch-play machine in the fourth quarter and the Mavericks rode the scoring of Max Christie and Dante Exum for a 118-113 victory over the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center.
With both teams missing their headline players, the game still delivered a competitive atmosphere that forced the Mavericks to make big plays dow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-exum-help-mavericks-continue-to-defy-the-odds-nip-miami/Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-exum-help-mavericks-continue-to-defy-the-odds-nip-miami/ Before 1984, on the weekend of the NBA All-Star game, there was no Rising Stars Challenge, no Slam Dunk contest, no Skills Challenge and certainly no Three-Point Contest. There were, in fact, no events at all on Friday and Saturday.
“Everybody arrived on Saturday, there would be a dinner banquet on Saturday night — usually with a bad comedian]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rick-welts-had-a-vision-proceeded-to-create-nba-all-star-weekend/Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rick-welts-had-a-vision-proceeded-to-create-nba-all-star-weekend/ Prior to 1984, on the weekend of the NBA All-Star game, there was no Rising Stars Challenge, no Slam Dunk contest, no Skills Challenge and certainly no Three-Point Contest. There were, in fact, no events at all on Friday and Saturday.
“Everybody arrived on Saturday, there would be a dinner banquet on Saturday night — usually with a bad comedi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rick-welts-had-a-vision-and-proceeded-to-create-nba-all-star-weekend/Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rick-welts-had-a-vision-and-proceeded-to-create-nba-all-star-weekend/ It’s why he’s treating the weekend as one big daddy-daughter date.
“She’s nine years old,” Irving said. “I’m a nine-time All-Star.”
So while he’s going to San Francisco for the extravaganza, his heart will be firmly with daughter Azurie Elizabeth.
“Definitely going to take it as it comes,” Irving said of what he expects the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-irving-all-star-weekend-will-be-all-about-his-daughter/Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-irving-all-star-weekend-will-be-all-about-his-daughter/ They are 1-0 in that pursuit.
Their win over Golden State on Wednesday was hard-fought and unexpected – the Mavericks were 7½-point underdogs on their home floor.
That’s unusual in the NBA, but a testament to how shorthanded they were.
So they scratched and clawed for a 111-107 win. And that’s the way they’ll have to play again Thursday ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/key-factors-against-warriors-irving-rebounding-fans/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/key-factors-against-warriors-irving-rebounding-fans/ Like the Mavericks, the Miami Heat made a major trade, moving Jimmy Butler to Golden State
The Mavericks, meanwhile, are in transition for more than one reason. They not only made a major trade, maybe the biggest in NBA history in moving Luka Doncic, but they also have been beaten up by an avalanche of injuries.
It left them with the center combination of Kessler Edwards and O]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-heat-preview-old-foes-meet-before-all-star-break-begins/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-heat-preview-old-foes-meet-before-all-star-break-begins/ Coaches Jason Kidd of the Mavs and Steve Kerr of Golden State both said they were sympathetic to the way fans feel when they get emotionally invested in players or organizations.
But . . .
Kerr in particular said that, while he doesn’t comment on other teams’ player movement, he has seen some of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/coaches-sympathize-with-fans-but-concerned-about-lines-crossed/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/coaches-sympathize-with-fans-but-concerned-about-lines-crossed/ As it turned out, they had all they needed.
They had Kyrie Irving.
The superstar guard made play after play and steadied the Mavericks during a frantic finish as the Mavericks pulled out an improbable111-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night at American Airlines Center.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-gut-out-win-over-warriors-behind-irvings-mastery/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-gut-out-win-over-warriors-behind-irvings-mastery/ As it turned out, they had all they needed.
They had Kyrie Irving.
The superstar guard made play after play, including taking a key charge, and steadied the Mavericks during a frantic finish as they pulled out an improbable111-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night at American]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-mastery-powers-mavericks-to-gutsy-win-over-warriors/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-mastery-powers-mavericks-to-gutsy-win-over-warriors/ And that’s the same Jimmy Butler that already has tormented the Mavericks once this season when he was with the Miami Heat. They come to Dallas on Thursday.
But first, it’s the Golden State Warriors, who traded for Butler just before the deadline on Feb. 6 with the hope that they can get a big dose of “playoff Jimmy.”
Never m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-butler-undefeated-with-new-team/Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-butler-undefeated-with-new-team/ One game after losing forwards Anthony Davis and P. J. Washington to injuries during Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets, the Mavs lost center Daniel Gafford to an injury during Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. In other words, the basketball gods haven’t been too kind to the Mavs this season as they reached the two-thirds point of the season with the 129-128]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injuries-getting-in-the-way-of-progress-by-mavs/Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injuries-getting-in-the-way-of-progress-by-mavs/ This time it was center Daniel Gafford, who departed for good with 10;46 remaining in the second quarter of Monday’s game against Sacramento after he sustained a right knee sprain when he collided with Kings guard Malik Monk. With the Mavs having no veteran bigs left to patrol the middle, the Kings tallied a whopping 74 points in the paint and went on to sneak out of town with a slim 129-128, victory in o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-gafford-then-lose-to-kings-in-overtime-129-128/Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-gafford-then-lose-to-kings-in-overtime-129-128/ This time it was center Daniel Gafford, who departed for good with 10:46 remaining in the second quarter Monday against Sacramento after he sustained a right knee sprain when he collided with Kings guard Malik Monk. With the Mavs having no veteran big men left to patrol the middle, the Kings tallied a whopping 74 points in the paint and went on to sneak out of town with a slim 129-128 victory in overtime at American Airlines Cent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-gafford-then-fall-to-kings-in-overtime-129-128/Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-gafford-then-fall-to-kings-in-overtime-129-128/ Unfortunately, neither he nor the Mavericks got the payoff.
He impacted the Mavericks’ 129-128 loss to the Sacramento Kings with not only his scoring, but with a key steal late in the fourth quarter that led to Irving’s whirling bucket in the paint with 15 seconds left in regulation that helped force overtime.
They don’t call him Mr. Fourth Qua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kings-spoil-irvings-all-star-night/Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kings-spoil-irvings-all-star-night/ Unfortunately, neither he nor the Mavericks got the payoff.
He impacted the Mavericks’ 129-128 loss to the Sacramento Kings with not only his scoring, but with a key steal late in the fourth quarter that led to Irving’s whirling bucket in the paint with 15 seconds left in regulation that helped force overtime.
They don’t call him Mr. Fourth Qua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-grateful-to-celebrate-another-all-star-moment/Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-grateful-to-celebrate-another-all-star-moment/ Irving (6-2, 191) is averagi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-earns-ninth-career-all-star-selection/Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-earns-ninth-career-all-star-selection/ The Houston Rockets used it in the 1980’s with Hakeem Olajuwon (7-0) and Ralph Sampson (7-4). The Boston Celtics perfected in the 1980’s with Kevin McHale (6-10) and Robert Parish (7-0).
The San Antonio Spurs became a force with a big lineup that included Tim Duncan (6-11) and David Robinson (7-1), and used it to win NBA titles in 1999 and 2003. Milwaukee cashed in and captured the 2021]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-twin-tower-concept-working-very-well-for-mavs/Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-twin-tower-concept-working-very-well-for-mavs/ The Houston Rockets used it in the 1980’s with Hakeem Olajuwon (7-0) and Ralph Sampson (7-4). The Boston Celtics perfected in the 1980’s with Kevin McHale (6-10) and Robert Parish (7-0).
The San Antonio Spurs became a force with a big lineup that included Tim Duncan (6-11) and David Robinson (7-1), and used it to win NBA titles in 1999 and 2003. Milwaukee cashed in and captured the 2021]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-out-but-twin-tower-concept-working-well-for-mavs/Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-out-but-twin-tower-concept-working-well-for-mavs/ It’s obviously very early to analyze the trade in its totality, but Christie appears to be the steal of that earth-shattering swap. Not only has the 6-5, 205-pound shooting guard hit the ground running]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-proving-to-be-the-steal-in-the-deal/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-proving-to-be-the-steal-in-the-deal/ It’s obviously very early to analyze the trade in its totality, but Christie appears to be the steal of that earth-shattering trade. Not only has the 6-5, 205-pound shooting guard hit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-proven-to-be-the-steal-in-the-deal/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/max-christie-proven-to-be-the-steal-in-the-deal/ That was in the mid-1990’s.
At the time, Kidd was approximately two months into his third season with the Mavs after being the No. 2 overall draft pick by the Mavs in 1994 behind Grant Hill. And Kidd was coming off a season where he was selected to the NBA All-Star game in just his second season.
Things were indeed looking up for the basketball wizard from Oakland, who was 23 years old in 1996 and had a very br]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-recalls-the-day-when-he-was-traded-by-mavs/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-recalls-the-day-when-he-was-traded-by-mavs/ That was in the mid-1990’s.
At the time, Kidd was approximately two months into his third season with the Mavs after being the No. 2 overall draft pick by the Mavs in 1994 behind Grant Hill. And Kidd was coming off a season where he was selected to the NBA All-Star game in just his second season.
Things were indeed looking up for the basketball wizard from Oakland, who was 23 years old in 1996 and had a very br]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-recalls-the-day-he-was-traded-by-mavs/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-recalls-the-day-he-was-traded-by-mavs/ Less than five minutes into Saturday afternoon’s game against the Houston Rockets, Davis had already picked up six points, four rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot, and Dallas was ahead, 14-7. And the American Airlines Center sellout crowd of 20,303 was absolutely loving it.
With Von Miller – he was the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player following the 2015 season — sitting courtside,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-was-super-in-his-debut-as-mavs-knock-off-rockets-116-105/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-was-super-in-his-debut-as-mavs-knock-off-rockets-116-105/ Less than five minutes into Saturday afternoon’s game against the Houston Rockets, Davis had already picked up six points, four rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot, and Dallas was ahead, 14-7. And the American Airlines Center sellout crowd of 20,303 was absolutely loving it.
With Von Miller – he was the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player following the 2015 season — sitting courtside,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-was-super-in-debut-as-mavs-beat-rockets-116-105/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-was-super-in-debut-as-mavs-beat-rockets-116-105/ Less than five minutes into Saturday afternoon’s game against the Houston Rockets, Davis had already picked up six points, four rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot, and Dallas was ahead, 14-7. And the American Airlines Center sellout crowd of 20,303 was absolutely loving it.
With Von Miller – Super Bowl Most Valuable Player following the 2015 season — sitting courtside, Davis and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-super-in-debut-as-mavs-beat-rockets-116-105/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-super-in-debut-as-mavs-beat-rockets-116-105/ But this time the trade was a shock to the system. And not just to Davis’ system.
After spending the first seven seasons (2012-’19) of his NBA career with the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis requested a trade after telling the Pelicans he wouldn’t be signing a contract extension during the 2019 offseason. So, the Pelicans shippe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/through-trades-basketball-allows-davis-to-be-in-a-safe-place/Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/through-trades-basketball-allows-davis-to-be-in-a-safe-place/ But this time the trade was a shock to the system. And not just to Davis’ system.
After spending the first seven seasons (2012-’19) of his NBA career with the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis requested a trade after telling the Pelicans he wouldn’t be signing a contract extension during the 2019 offseason. So, the Pelicans shippe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/anthony-davis-makes-his-mavs-debut-against-houston/Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/anthony-davis-makes-his-mavs-debut-against-houston/ No one had to tell Davis that the Dallas Mavericks’ fan base are besides themselves after the Mavs acquired him, Max Christie and a first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers last weekend in a blockbuster trade for superstar guard Luka Dončić.
“I understand it,” Davis said. “Obviously, it’s a business and I get who Luka was to this franchise, to this city. I’m never going to downplay that. It’s just how I know what]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-understands-who-luka-was-to-mavs-and-city-of-dallas/Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-understands-who-luka-was-to-mavs-and-city-of-dallas/ It’s a picture that won’t be clearly visible for a while, but Kidd reiterated that it’s going to be different. That doesn’t mean it won’t be as successful as last season.
But nobody has that crystal ball.
Kidd said that the Mavericks now have the ability to play two traditional big men at the same time. It go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fantastic-finish-to-mavericks-trip-breeds-great-vibes-for-the-future/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fantastic-finish-to-mavericks-trip-breeds-great-vibes-for-the-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doncics-trade-to-the-lakers-devastates-mavericks-fans/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doncics-trade-to-the-lakers-devastates-mavericks-fans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-trade-has-mavericks-fans-feeling-they-lost-a-family-member/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-trade-has-mavericks-fans-feeling-they-lost-a-family-member/ But after the tremors they sent through the league earlier this week with the trading of Luka Doncic, nothing was a nice change of pace.
A plethora of deals took place on deadline day, but the Mavericks already had done all they could do. And it was plenty.
And with the deadline passing, everybody could exhale and understand that this, in all likelihood, will be the Maveri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-trade-deadline-passes-mavericks-begin-to-figure-ourselves-out/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-trade-deadline-passes-mavericks-begin-to-figure-ourselves-out/ And their best was a thing of beauty.
On the same court where they suffered heartbreak nine months ago in the NBA Finals, the Mavericks took out some aggression and spanked the Boston Celtics 127-120 Thursday night at TD Garden.
And the outcome wasn’t the only thing that changed drastically for the Mavericks since the last time they were in Boston on June 17 when the Celtics finished them of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rise-up-take-down-celtics-to-end-trip/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rise-up-take-down-celtics-to-end-trip/ Through the MGP iCR8 Boot Camp, 25 program applicants were selected to participate in the week-long training and mentorship program.
Established in 2009, the Marcus Graham Project’s iCR8 Boot Camps invest in future marketing and media leaders who will contribute to an expanded an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-partner-with-marcus-graham-project-for-game-changing-boot-camp/Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-partner-with-marcus-graham-project-for-game-changing-boot-camp/ He delivered.
Irving was talking after the Mavericks’ loss in Philadelphia about his excitement of getting to play with Anthony Davis and related a story that is ages old but had never really been detailed before cropped up.
The year was 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celts-preview-ad-questionable-so-union-with-kyrie-might-begin/Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celts-preview-ad-questionable-so-union-with-kyrie-might-begin/ He delivered.
Irving was talking after the Mavericks’ loss in Philadelphia about his excitement of getting to play with Anthony Davis and related a story that is ages old but had never really been detailed before cropped up.
The year was 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celtics-preview-ad-questionable-so-union-with-kyrie-might-begin/Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celtics-preview-ad-questionable-so-union-with-kyrie-might-begin/ Max Christie doesn’t take his situation for granted. He’s been lucky enough to play with three of them.
After the first two-plus years with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Los Angeles with the Lakers, Christie now gets to work with Kyrie Irving, as well as Davis when he makes his Mavericks’ debut soon.
In his f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/christie-irving-highlight-narrow-loss-to-sixers/Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/christie-irving-highlight-narrow-loss-to-sixers/ It’s not enough that he lost his “hermano,” Luka Dončić, in a trade the likes of which has never happened before.
Nor is it the fact that he feels the pressure to be the anchor of the Dallas Mavericks, propping up not only teammates but a fan base that has been through an emotional wringer.
It’s even more than that.
He now is “the man.” Pure and simple. He’s go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-q-and-a-fans-feeling-it-im-feeling-it-too-guys/Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-q-and-a-fans-feeling-it-im-feeling-it-too-guys/ It didn’t take long for the new Maverick swingman to prove his worth as he provided a major boost off the bench in the first half Tuesday in a game that ultimately went south for the Mavericks in the third quarter.
On a night when Joel Embiid returned after a month on the shelf for Philadelphia, the Mavericks struggled in the s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/embiids-return-overshadows-christies-sharp-mavericks-debut/Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/embiids-return-overshadows-christies-sharp-mavericks-debut/ And they took a step Tuesday to bolster their postseason swagger.
The Mavericks traded for Caleb Martin, who has been a capable rotation player for the Philadelphia 76ers this season but made his mark as a playoff dynamo in three seasons with the Miami Heat.
In 45 playoff games from 2022-24 for the Heat, he averaged 9.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and shot 40 percent from three-poin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/trade-for-martin-done-with-playoffs-squarely-in-mind/Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/trade-for-martin-done-with-playoffs-squarely-in-mind/ The new Mavericks superstar was first off the team bus as it pulled into Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday morning. He walked at the head of the line of Mavericks as they filed to the court for their morning shootaround before playing the Philadelphia 76ers a few hours later.
And then, as he was wrapping up a chat with reporters after the morning workout, he said the words Maverick fans have wanted to hear since general ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-these-mavericks-have-great-opportunity-to-win-a-championship/Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/davis-these-mavericks-have-great-opportunity-to-win-a-championship/ As the president of the Dallas Chapter of the National Basketball Retired Players Association, Davis heads up a group of players who live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who go around town making life a bit easier for others. The NBRPA puts on several free basketball camps for the less fortunate, have turkey giveaways – with all the trimmings – during Thanksgiving, and hand out Christmas presents in December.
They also have fund-raising]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/national-basketball-retired-players-association-doing-charity-work/Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/national-basketball-retired-players-association-doing-charity-work/ Maybe the most stunning trade in NBA history made sure of that when the Mavericks acquired Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić over the weekend. And knowing the way things go with this franchise, the roster might not be set with still time remaining before Thursday’s trade deadline.
But it’s time to take stock of what the Maver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sixers-preview-help-is-on-the-way-as-health-outlook-improves/Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sixers-preview-help-is-on-the-way-as-health-outlook-improves/ Maybe the most stunning trade in NBA history made sure of that when the Mavericks acquired Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić over the weekend. And knowing the way things go with this franchise, the roster might not be set with still time remaining before Thursday’s trade deadline.
But it’s time to take stock of what the Maver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sixers-preview-help-is-on-the-way-as-christie-set-to-make-debut/Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sixers-preview-help-is-on-the-way-as-christie-set-to-make-debut/ But you have to start somewhere and they began by coming to grips with the fact that Luka Dončić no longer is the face of the franchise and that building a new brand behind Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving is the Mavericks’ new mission.
“You never think a player of that caliber will get traded. But it’s a business,” said Quentin Grimes. “He made everybody’s job]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/let-the-transition-begin-for-mavericks-new-look/Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/let-the-transition-begin-for-mavericks-new-look/ They routed the Mavericks, but that’s not the point. How they did it – and how they’ve done it all season in building a 40-9 record – is by pairing center Jarrett Allen with power forward Evan Mobley. And opponents have a hard time dealing with the physicality of those two.
The obvious comparison is hav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-davis-mavericks-have-all-the-potential-in-the-world-defensively/Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-davis-mavericks-have-all-the-potential-in-the-world-defensively/ Players said after they got shelled by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday that the trade to acquire Anthony Davis and Max Christie for Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris caught them by surprise, as well.
“I was like everybody – did Shams get hacked?” said Dante Exum, referring to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-reaction-big-shock-a-reminder-that-anything-can-happen/Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-reaction-big-shock-a-reminder-that-anything-can-happen/ General manager Nico Harrison said: “We are thankful for Luka and grateful for his efforts during his time with us. He helped build this team and was an integral part of the success we’ve seen throughout the years, including our recent NBA Finals run, along with Max]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-acquire-anthony-davis-for-luka-doni/Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-acquire-anthony-davis-for-luka-doni/ It’s a move that shocked the basketball world and left fans wondering why a 25-year-old superstar point guard would be traded just eight months after leading his team to the NBA Finals?
Answers began to trickle out on Sunday as general manager Nico Harrison said of the 6-10 Davis:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/culture-key-to-mavericks-acquisition-of-anthony-davis-for-luka-doni/Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/culture-key-to-mavericks-acquisition-of-anthony-davis-for-luka-doni/ “We are thankful for Luka and grateful]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-acquire-anthony-davis-and-max-christie/Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-acquire-anthony-davis-and-max-christie/ That’s a good thing. But it also comes with a price, because those players – usually younger and inexperienced – have to learn on the fly.
Mistakes happen. And there are other considerations, too.
“We’ve been up and down in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-cavs-preview-fighting-fatigue-becoming-a-true-concern/Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-cavs-preview-fighting-fatigue-becoming-a-true-concern/ They played 16 games in the month and went 6-10. They went oh-for-Luka as Dončić missed the entire month with a left calf strain. Dereck Lively II missed the last half of the month with a stress fracture in his ankle.
Maxi Kleber was lost to a foot fracture. Dwight Powell has been out. Dante Exum finally returned, making his season debut in the fina]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rough-january-leaves-mavericks-wobbly-but-with-big-upside-ahead/Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rough-january-leaves-mavericks-wobbly-but-with-big-upside-ahead/ On the other side of the coin, Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, an Arlington native who was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2021, will be making his first appearance in the All-Star Game.
The Irving news was tough to digest for coach Jason Kidd.
“I was a little shocked that he didn’t make it,” he said]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/all-star-news-disappointing-for-one-thrilling-for-another/Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/all-star-news-disappointing-for-one-thrilling-for-another/ Fresh off the news that he had made his first All-Star team when reserves were announced Thursday, the Arlington native celebrated with 40-piece against the Mavericks as the Pistons overran the Mavericks in the second half for a 117-102 victory at Little Caesars Arena.
The Mavericks could not contain Cunningham, who hit 17-of-30 shots and had lots of help from Jalen Duren and Tobias Harr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pistons-drop-mavericks-behind-cunninghams-all-star-performance/Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pistons-drop-mavericks-behind-cunninghams-all-star-performance/ Fresh off the news that he had made his first All-Star team when reserves were announced Thursday, the Arlington native celebrated with 40 points against the Mavericks as the Pistons overran the Mavericks in the second half for a 117-102 victory at Little Caesars Arena.
The Mavericks could not contain Cunningham, who hit 17-of-30 shots and had lots of help from Jalen Duren and Tobias Har]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pistons-drop-mavericks-behind-cunninghams-40-piece/Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pistons-drop-mavericks-behind-cunninghams-40-piece/ Fresh off the news that he had made his first All-Star team when reserves were announced Thursday, the Arlington native celebrated with 40-piece against the Mavericks as the Pistons overran the Mavericks in the second half for a 117-102 victory at Little Caesars Arena.
The Mavericks could not contain Cunningham, who hit 17-of-30 shots and had lots of help from Jalen Duren and Tobias Harr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pistons-cunningham-drop-mavericks-spoil-exums-return/Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pistons-cunningham-drop-mavericks-spoil-exums-return/ Dr. Kaylee Davis-Bordovsky, assistant profes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/empowering-minds-dallas-mavericks-inspire-young-women-to-prioritize-mental-health/Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/empowering-minds-dallas-mavericks-inspire-young-women-to-prioritize-mental-health/ Kyrie Irving was snubbed on Thursday when the All-Star reserves were announced for the Western and Eastern conferences.
The coaches in each conference did the voting.
Irving had a strong argument on his side based not only on his statistics, but his leadership and stability that have helped ke]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-pistons-preview-after-all-star-snub-irving-could-be-ready-to-cook/Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-pistons-preview-after-all-star-snub-irving-could-be-ready-to-cook/ Make no mistake. Gafford, who is creeping up on the one-year anniversary of his arrival to the Mavericks, has let down nobody this season. But he couldn’t help the way he felt.
“At the start of the season, I felt like I wasn’t picking him up,” Gafford said after the Mavericks’ 137-136 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wedne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gaffords-uprising-thompsons-shooting-top-mavs-highlights/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gaffords-uprising-thompsons-shooting-top-mavs-highlights/ Except that this time, in training camp at a routine practice, when he went up for a dunk, it went haywire.
Exum, the Mavericks’ guard who hasn’t yet played this season because of the injury suffered on that dunk try that required right wrist surgery, spoke for the first time about what he went through when it happened and the arduous journey it’s been to get back to the basketb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/on-verge-of-return-exum-details-recovery-from-wrist-injury/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/on-verge-of-return-exum-details-recovery-from-wrist-injury/ They also would like to see Luka Dončić be named to the team, but given that he’s played just 22 of the Mavericks’ 48 games, that may be asking a lot.
In Irving, though, they have a player who has kept the team afloat through a maze of injuries that have knocked out just about every key player for some duration.
His]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-on-all-star-reserves-being-announced-ill-be-waiting/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-on-all-star-reserves-being-announced-ill-be-waiting/ Especially for Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington, who were already strong players but have leveled up with so many injuries opening up opportunities for them.
Both players came through with big games and clutch fourth quarters as the Mavericks were able to grind out a 137-136 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night at Smoothie King Center, startin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-hold-off-pesky-pelicans-137-136/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-hold-off-pesky-pelicans-137-136/ As someone who grew up admiring Bryant, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson said he often thinks about that day that rocked the NBA world.
“I think about him and Gigi every day,” Thompson said. “Ask anybody who was born around the time I was (in 1990), and he was like our Michael Jordan.
“H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-recalls-kobe-bryant-with-fond-memories/Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-recalls-kobe-bryant-with-fond-memories/ As someone who grew up admiring Bryant, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson said he often thinks about that day that rocked the NBA world.
“I think about him and Gigi every day,” Thompson said. “Ask anybody who was born around the time I was (in 1990), and he was like our Michae]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-recalling-kobe-bryant-with-fond-memories/Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-recalling-kobe-bryant-with-fond-memories/ For instance, we’ll know who the new Maverick(s) will be since the trade deadline coincides with the Feb. 6 game at Boston that concludes the trip. And if history holds true we always know the Mavericks will be active trade partners with somebody because, well, they’re the Mavericks.
And we&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-marathon-trip-offers-tough-foes-grand-opportunities/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-marathon-trip-offers-tough-foes-grand-opportunities/ As frigid temperatures sweep across North Texas, the Dallas Mavericks called on MFFLs to donate new and gently used coats throughout January to benefit community members in need.
With over 800 coats collected, Mavs fans proved giving back is a team effort!
At the receiving end of this year’s Winter Warm Up donation were guests at Austin Street Center, a local non-profit providing safe shelter and basic needs to some of Dallas’ most vulnerable residents.
 
Mavs forward P.J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mffls-donate-hundreds-of-coats-as-part-of-mavs-raising-canes-2025-winter-warm-up/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mffls-donate-hundreds-of-coats-as-part-of-mavs-raising-canes-2025-winter-warm-up/ After he knocked down an incredible seven three-pointers in the first quarter, the Dallas Mavericks’ guard said that amazing accomplishment reminded him of another great moment in his illustrious 14-year career.
Back on Jan. 23, 2015 in a game against the Sacramento Kings while he was playing for the Golden State Warriors, Thompson drilled a whopping nine t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompsons-explosion-from-downtown-brought-back-another-great-moment/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompsons-explosion-from-downtown-brought-back-another-great-moment/ After he knocked down an incredible seven three-pointers in the first quarter, the Dallas Mavericks’ guard said that amazing accomplishment reminded him of another great moment in his illustrious 14-year career.
On Jan. 23, 2015, against the Sacramento Kings while he was playing for the Golden State Warriors, Thompson drilled a whopping nine three-pointers in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompsons-explosion-from-downtown-brought-back-a-great-memory/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompsons-explosion-from-downtown-brought-back-a-great-memory/ With the win, the Mavs moved to 25-22 headed into a five-game road trip starting Wednesday in New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Wizards, dropped to an NBA-worst 6-39.
Thompson finished with a game-high 23 points on 7-of-12 three-pointers, Olivier-Maxence Prosper had]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompsons-three-point-shooting-clinic-fuels-130-108-win-over-wizards/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompsons-three-point-shooting-clinic-fuels-130-108-win-over-wizards/ With the win, the Mavs padded their record to 25-22 headed into a five-game road trip which starts Wednesday in New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Wizards, who have the NBA’s worst record at 6-39, will next play in Toronto on Wednesday.
Thompson finished with 23 points on 7-of-12 three-poi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-put-on-three-point-shooting-clinic-in-130-108-win-over-wizards/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-put-on-three-point-shooting-clinic-in-130-108-win-over-wizards/ London for the British Basketball League Lions, Mississauga outside of Toronto for the Raptors 905 G League team. Maine for another G League gig. He even played in Austin, but not for the University of Texas.
It was with the Austin Spurs, San Antonio’s minor-league club.
But until Monday night, the 7-foot Kelley had never played in an NBA game.
That all changed when he checked into the Mavericks’ blowout win o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/after-roundabout-journey-newest-maverick-finally-reaches-the-nba/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/after-roundabout-journey-newest-maverick-finally-reaches-the-nba/ The Mavs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves (115-114) Wednesday, traveled to Oklahoma City and defeated the Thunder (121-115) Thursday. And on Saturday, the Boston Celtics beat the Mavs (122-107).
Last year the Mavs spanked the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-wizards-get-help-at-center-with-g-league-signee/Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-wizards-get-help-at-center-with-g-league-signee/ The Mavs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves (115-114) last Wednesday, then traveled to Oklahoma City and defeated the Thunder (121-115) this past Thursday. And on Saturday, the Boston Celtics beat the Mavs (122-107).
L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-wizards-also-get-help-at-center-with-kylor-kelley-signing/Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-wizards-also-get-help-at-center-with-kylor-kelley-signing/ Not only has Gafford (along with guard Spencer Dinwiddie) played in a team-high 44 of the Mavs’ 46 games this season. But Gafford also is averaging a career-best 12.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, and ranks fourth in the NBA in field goal shooting at a gaudy 69.9 percent.
Overall, it’s the best se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-after-klebers-injury-gafford-lone-remaining-healthy-center/Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-after-klebers-injury-gafford-lone-remaining-healthy-center/ Not only has Gafford and guard Spencer Dinwiddie played in a team-high tying 44 of the Mavs’ 46 games this season. But Gafford also is averaging a career-high 12.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, and ranks fourth in the NBA in field goal shooting at a gaudy 69.9 percent.
Overall, it’s the best seaso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-after-injury-to-kleber-gafford-lone-remaining-healthy-center-for-mavs/Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-after-injury-to-kleber-gafford-lone-remaining-healthy-center-for-mavs/ When he finally got back on the court, he did so in triumphant fashion, in more ways than one, but he also had a cautionary assessment of the Boston Celtics less than a year removed from having won the NBA Finals last season in five games over the Mavericks.
Porzingis, the 7-4 center dubbed the “Unicorn,” has came back]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/porzingis-hoping-celtics-transform-from-house-cat-to-lion/Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/porzingis-hoping-celtics-transform-from-house-cat-to-lion/ “Well, they lost a couple of games and (Celtics coach) Joe Mazzulla got into their (rear ends) a little bit and then you get the results you have tonight going against us and playing with a verve and playing with confidence and taking care of the ball.
“Ye]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-drill-20-three-pointers-defeat-mavericks-122-107/Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-drill-20-three-pointers-defeat-mavericks-122-107/ Kyrie Irving (22 points, five assists), Quentin Grimes (20 points, seven rebounds and Daniel Gafford (19 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks) and paved the way for the Mavs, who dropped to 24-22 going into Monday’s home game against the Washington Wizards. In addition, P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-drill-20-three-pointers-and-defeat-mavs-122-107/Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-drill-20-three-pointers-and-defeat-mavs-122-107/ No one would buy that description anyway since it was the Celtics who defeated the Mavs in five games in last season’s NBA Finals. But Mavs forward P. J. Washington did say:
“We know what happened last year. But it’s a regular-season game and we try to go out there and do our jobs.
“I’m not really worried about it. Every single one of (th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-celtics-in-rematch-of-last-seasons-nba-finals/Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-celtics-in-rematch-of-last-seasons-nba-finals/ Spencer Dinwiddie had the best answer – P.J. Washington.
“We talk about P.J. a lot in terms of how he blends our lineups together (with) his versatility,” Dinwiddie said after Washington had 22 points and 19 rebounds on Thursday. “I think he poses a very un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/group-effort-featured-another-thunder-silencing-show-by-washington/Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/group-effort-featured-another-thunder-silencing-show-by-washington/ As was expected, neither Luka Dončić nor Kyrie Irving made the Western Conference starters. Irving will wait until the reserves are announced on Feb. 1. Dončić probably has missed too many games to be considered for a reserve slot, but stranger things have happened.
One thing that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/no-surprises-with-all-star-starters-irving-will-play-waiting-game/Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/no-surprises-with-all-star-starters-irving-will-play-waiting-game/ For the second time this season, they went into Paycom Center and took down the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder, beating them 121-115 Thursday night as the Mavericks dug out a win against odds that were seriously stacked against them because of their injury situation.
P.J. Washington, Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie did a ton of heavy lifting. Maybe two tons. Then Maxi K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-have-okcs-number-again-in-gutsy-121-115-win/Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-have-okcs-number-again-in-gutsy-121-115-win/ With guards Luka Dončić (left calf strain), and Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) missing games recently, Washington has found himself more often than not assisting guard Kyrie Irving in a play-making type of role. However, facilitating the offense is something Washington religiously practiced during the off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thanks-to-offseason-work-washington-has-emerged-as-a-solid-playmaker/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thanks-to-offseason-work-washington-has-emerged-as-a-solid-playmaker/ With guards Luka Dončić (left calf strain), and Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) missing games recently, Washington has found himself more often than not assisting guard Kyrie Irving in a play-making type of role. However, facilitating the offense is something Washington religiously practiced during the offseaso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thanks-to-offseason-work-washington-emerges-as-a-solid-playmaker/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thanks-to-offseason-work-washington-emerges-as-a-solid-playmaker/ The more local uncertainty is whether Luka Dončić and/or Kyrie Irving deserve to be included either in the starting lineup or as a reserve.
When healthy, there is no doubt that Dončić is an all-star starter. But he’s been out since Christmas with a strained left calf and the NBA often is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-thunder-preview-the-case-for-irvings-all-star-nod/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-thunder-preview-the-case-for-irvings-all-star-nod/ The Mavs announced Wednesday that the promising young two-year veteran will be re-evaluated in four weeks. If everything comes out clean for Lively in four weeks, he could possibly return in time to play in the Feb. 21 home game against New Orleans, which is the Mavs’ first game after the All-Star break.
Lively hasn’t played since he was injured during the game against t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-has-right-ankle-stress-fracture/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-has-right-ankle-stress-fracture/ It was the 10th loss in the last 13 games for the Mavs as they continue to bob and weave their way through a bushel of injuries that have totally prevented them from  being able to put their best foot forward. The loss also dropped the Mavs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mcdaniels-scores-27-as-timberwolves-edge-mavs-115-114/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mcdaniels-scores-27-as-timberwolves-edge-mavs-115-114/ Kyrie Irving (36 points, nine assists) and P. J. Washington (30 points, seven rebounds) led the Mavs, who also got 14 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks from Daniel Gafford, and 10 points from Maxi Kleber.
Besides McDaniels, Minnesota got 21 points, five rebounds and seven a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mcdaniels-score-27-points-as-timberwolves-edge-mavs-115-114/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mcdaniels-score-27-points-as-timberwolves-edge-mavs-115-114/ But just like the social media time-waster came back, both the Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves expect to push these lagging times behind them, preferably sooner than later.
The Mavericks still have at least another week before they find out about when Luka Dončić might return from his strained left calf. Wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wolves-preview-two-teams-that-need-healing-in-different-ways/Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wolves-preview-two-teams-that-need-healing-in-different-ways/ Their DNA won’t allow for such a confession. But the proof is in the pudding.
The Mavs were without Luka Dončić (left calf strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain), Quentin Grimes (back spasms), Dwight Powell (right hip strain) and Da]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/key-injuries-hampering-mavs-ability-to-consistently-win-games/Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/key-injuries-hampering-mavs-ability-to-consistently-win-games/ The competitive blood running through their body won’t allow for such a confession. But the proof is in the pudding.
The Mavs were without Luka Dončić (left calf strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain), Quentin Grimes (back spas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injuries-to-key-players-hampering-mavs-ability-to-consistently-win-games/Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injuries-to-key-players-hampering-mavs-ability-to-consistently-win-games/ The event featured players participating in a series of games, some of which were made popular by the Tonight Show on NBC,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-tonight-show-bringing-club-maverick-members-closer-to-the-action/Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-host-tonight-show-bringing-club-maverick-members-closer-to-the-action/ “It was amazing to play for the Mavericks,” Green told Mavs.com. “It’s the first place I kind of grew up since Sydney (Australia).
“To be able to play there and be in the (NBA) Finals (last season), I’ll never forget that. Dallas will always]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/josh-green-thoroughly-enjoyed-his-time-with-mavericks/Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/josh-green-thoroughly-enjoyed-his-time-with-mavericks/ “It was amazing to play for the Mavericks,” Green told Mavs.com. “It’s the first place I kind of grew up since Sydney (Australia).
“To be able to play there and be in the (NBA) Finals (last season), I’ll never forget that. Dallas will alw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/josh-green-thoroughly-enjoyed-his-time-playing-for-mavs/Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/josh-green-thoroughly-enjoyed-his-time-playing-for-mavs/ Gafford scored a career-high 31 points, grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds, handed out three assists, blocked a game-high seven shots, and was an efficient 12-of-15 from the field. But the Mavs only scored five points over the game&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-gaffords-career-game-hornets-outlast-mavs-110-105/Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-gaffords-career-game-hornets-outlast-mavs-110-105/ Gafford scored a career-high 31 points, grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds, handed out three assists, blocked a game-high seven shots, and was an efficient 12-of-15 from the field. But the Mavs only scored five points over the game&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-gacareer-game-from-gafford-hornets-outlast-mavs-110-105/Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-gacareer-game-from-gafford-hornets-outlast-mavs-110-105/ The Mavs are now 23-20 heading into Wednesday’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Hornets won for the third straight game and are 11-28 overall.
Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball converted a free throw with 13 seconds left to put the Hornets up, 108-105. However, Ball missed the second]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-career-game-from-gafford-hornets-outlast-mavs-110-105/Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-career-game-from-gafford-hornets-outlast-mavs-110-105/ Not long after that game ended, the Dallas Mavericks’ guard was talking about how excited he was about playing the very next night in New Orleans against the Pelicans. But there was only one problem.
“I was speaking from an emotional place,” Irving said. “I’m sorry if anyone at home was confused by that, but in the NBA we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-has-shown-that-hes-got-his-groove-back/Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-has-shown-that-hes-got-his-groove-back/ Not long after that game, the Dallas Mavericks’ guard talked about his excitement to be playing the next night in New Orleans against the Pelicans. But there was only one problem.
“I was speaking from an emotional place,” Irving said. “I’m sorry if anyone at home was confused by that, but in the NBA we have protocol. There is a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-has-shown-he-has-regained-his-groove/Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-has-shown-he-has-regained-his-groove/ So, with basketball now in his rearview mirror, the former Dallas Mavericks has transitioned into a career as a TV color analyst for ESPN. He also has a pair of podcasts — Run Your Race and To The Baha.
Between those three entities, Pinson said a possible return to the NBA – or playing overseas – hasn’t even crossed his mind. So, he has retired from play]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pinson-no-longer-playing-basketball-has-career-with-espn-and-as-a-podcaster/Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pinson-no-longer-playing-basketball-has-career-with-espn-and-as-a-podcaster/ Basketball is in his rearview mirror, so the former Dallas Maverick has transitioned into a career as a TV color analyst for ESPN. He also has a pair of podcasts — Run Your Race and To The Baha.
Between those three jobs, Pinson said a possible return to the NBA – or playing overseas – hasn’t even crossed his mind. So, he has retired from playing pro bask]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/no-longer-playing-basketball-pinson-pivots-into-broadcasting-career/Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/no-longer-playing-basketball-pinson-pivots-into-broadcasting-career/ But like the Mavericks without Luka Dončić, the Thunder without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander aren’t the same beast.
In a way, the Mavericks’ 106-98 victory on Friday night at American Airlines Center was poetic in that it was a win that they could not have penciled in a few hours before tipoff. Then, SGA was ruled out and things changed. This]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injury-sword-cuts-both-ways-as-mavs-thunder-learn/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injury-sword-cuts-both-ways-as-mavs-thunder-learn/ It’s a game Mavs guard Klay Thompson feels honored to play in.
“He’s just one of the greatest American icons and world leaders the world ever saw, so it’s an honor to play in his name,&rdq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-honored-to-play-on-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-honored-to-play-on-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day/ An NBA team is missing its superstar and can’t completely figure out how to cope, losing to a team they were expected to defeat handily.
Yep, it happened to the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night at American Airlines Center.
They played for the first time this season without high-scoring guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Maybe they should have consulted the Mavericks for advice on how to handle life without your MVP candidate.
The Mavericks are used t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-resolve-earns-impressive-win-over-thunder-106-98/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-resolve-earns-impressive-win-over-thunder-106-98/ An NBA team is missing its superstar and can’t completely figure out how to cope, losing to a team they were expected to defeat handily.
Yep, it happened to the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night at American Airlines Center.
They played for the first time this season without high-scoring guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Maybe they should have consulted the Mavericks for advice on how to handle life without your MVP candidate.
The Mavericks are used t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-resolve-earns-impressive-win-over-thunder/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-resolve-earns-impressive-win-over-thunder/ They have lost three in a row and eight of 10 and not only haven’t been able to find much success during Luka Dončić’s time out with a left calf strain but also can’t catch a break. The non-call on an obvious goaltend in New Orleans on Wednesday was proof of that.
But life, and the second half of the s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-okc-led-by-mvp-hopeful-gilgeous-alexander/Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-okc-led-by-mvp-hopeful-gilgeous-alexander/ A thud in a sense that in the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report which was released Thursday, the league admitted that goaltending should have been whistled against New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III when he “blocked” a Spencer Dinwiddie layup on Wednesday that had already touched the backboard. The basket would have given the Mavs a 118-117 lead over the Pelicans with five secon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-mavs-reach-midway-point-with-22-19-record/Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-mavs-reach-midway-point-with-22-19-record/ A thud in a sense that in the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report which was released Thursday, the league admitted that goaltending should have been whistled against New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III when he “blocked” a Spencer Dinwiddie layup on Wednesday that had already touched the backboard. The basket would have given the Mavs a 118-117 lead over the Pelicans with five secon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-mavs-finish-first-half-of-season-with-22-19-record/Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-mavs-finish-first-half-of-season-with-22-19-record/ Marshall went undrafted out of Xavier University in 2020, but was soon signed by Pelicans and played for New Orleans until he inked a three-year, $27 million contract with the Mavs last summer. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.6 rebounds with the Pelicans last season, and also shot a career-high 46.3 percent from the field and a career-high 38.7 percent fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pelicans-truly-miss-mavs-forward-naji-marshall/Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pelicans-truly-miss-mavs-forward-naji-marshall/ One minute the Mavs thought they scored a go-ahead bucket, which could have propelled them to a victory, and the next minute they found themselves on the losing end of a 119-116 score to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Mavs left the Crescent City very frustrated as they ended the first half of the season with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-to-pelicans-119-116-following-late-controversial-no-call/Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-to-pelicans-119-116-following-late-controversial-no-call/ With the loss, the Mavs finished the first half of the season with an injury-plagued 22-19 record, while the Pelicans improved to 10-32.
Daniel Gafford led the Mavs with 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jaden Hardy collected 21 points and five boards, Spencer Dinwiddie finished with 20 points, five rebounds and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-to-pelicans-119-116-following-a-late-controversial-non-call/Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-to-pelicans-119-116-following-a-late-controversial-non-call/ One minute the Mavs thought they scored a go-ahead bucket which could have propelled them to a victory, and the next minute they found themselves on the losing end of a 119-116 score to the New Orleans Pelicans. Either way, the Mavs left the Crescent City very frustrated as they ended the first half of the season]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-to-pelicans-119-116-following-a-late-controversial-no-call/Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lose-to-pelicans-119-116-following-a-late-controversial-no-call/ They have had all of the players expected in the preseason to be in the rotation available for zero games this season. And usually, it’s been more than one of those players sidelined.
Even on Tuesday night, when the Mavericks got the good news that Kyrie Irving was coming back from a bulging disc in his back after missing five games,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/if-hoop-gods-play-fair-mavs-due-for-better-health-down-the-road/Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/if-hoop-gods-play-fair-mavs-due-for-better-health-down-the-road/ Kidd believes some of that thought process may have occurred during Tuesday’s 118-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets when Irving returned to the lineup after missing five games with a lumbar back sprain.
“I think the big mess]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-kidd-doesnt-want-mavs-to-solely-rely-on-doni-and-irving/Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-kidd-doesnt-want-mavs-to-solely-rely-on-doni-and-irving/ And, actually, unlike Sunday, they had some measure of effectiveness on Tuesday when Jokic had 10 points, 10 assists and 14 rebounds. But that just shows how good he is – he can have a nondescript triple-double.
But the play of Dereck Lively II on Sunday against the Nuggets provided some evidence that the 20-year-old Mavericks’ center has the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-sprains-ankle-probably-out-against-new-orleans/Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-sprains-ankle-probably-out-against-new-orleans/ Those accomplishments, as great as they were for the two franchises who met for the second time in three days Tuesday at American Airlines Center, also mean nothing.
And the fact that the Nuggets roughed up the Mavericks to the tune of 118-99 only emphasizes what the Mavericks already knew. They are always in the crosshairs these days. And they certainly can’t live on anything that happe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/murray-nuggets-ruin-irvings-return-with-runaway-victory/Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/murray-nuggets-ruin-irvings-return-with-runaway-victory/ The Denver Nuggets ruined the superstar guard’s comeback after missing five games with what Irving said was a bulging disc in his back. Jamal Murray dumped 45 points on the Mavericks and the Nuggets plowed ahead to a 31-point lead in the third quarter, then coasted to a 118-99 victory in the second of two meetings in three days at American Airlines Center.
Irving had]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-return-marred-by-murrays-45-point-blitz-in-nuggets-runaway/Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-return-marred-by-murrays-45-point-blitz-in-nuggets-runaway/ In more ways than one.
With a rematch against Denver looming Tuesday night (8:30 p.m. tip), the Mavericks obviously are ready to add Irving’s services on the court. They need as many arrows in their quiver as they can get.
But they’re also ready in the respect that they are becoming quite adept at adjusting to new lineups – or groups that haven&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nuggets-rematch-irvings-possible-return-could-spice-things-up/Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nuggets-rematch-irvings-possible-return-could-spice-things-up/ To commemorate the accomplishment that was 20-plus years in the making, the Dallas Mavericks shocked Big Rob with a special presentation ahead of the second quarter.
The long-planned surprise incorporated Rob on the team’s “Copycat Cam,” but while he was striking a pose for the jumbotron, his teammates pulled]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/big-rob-celebrates-1000-games-as-a-mavs-maniaac/Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/big-rob-celebrates-1000-games-as-a-mavs-maniaac/ They followed up that stretch of smart, hustling play with 12 minutes of the worst kind of basketball they can play – particularly while missing their two superstars. It resulted in a 112-101 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Leading by as much as 19 points late in the third quarter, and by 12 early in the fourth, the Mavericks got swam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rebounding-issues-offset-positive-aspects-of-loss-to-nuggets/Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rebounding-issues-offset-positive-aspects-of-loss-to-nuggets/ They followed up that stretch of smart, hustling play with 12 minutes of the worst kind of basketball they can play – particularly while missing their two superstars. It resulted in a 112-101 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Leading by as much as 19 points late in the third quarter, and by 12 early in the fourth, the Mavericks got swam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rebounding-issues-negate-positive-aspects-of-loss-to-nuggets/Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rebounding-issues-negate-positive-aspects-of-loss-to-nuggets/ Their energy and their effort.
“We always shoot for 82 (games) with the energy and effort,” Kidd said. “That’s one of the things we talk about internally is what can you control.
“You can’t control makes and misses or minutes or attempts. But the energy and effort are the things that we’ve talked about since day one.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-always-shoot-to-play-every-game-with-energy-and-effort/Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-always-shoot-to-play-every-game-with-energy-and-effort/ The Denver Nuggets awoke from hibernation, where they had spent much of the first three quarters, and rode Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook to a 112-101 victory Sunday afternoon at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks led by 17 points in the third quarter, but were outscored in the fourth 33-12.
It was an exact opposite of Thursday when the Mavericks used a big fourth quarter to overcome a late 10-poi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jokic-westbrook-push-nuggets-past-mavericks-112-101/Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jokic-westbrook-push-nuggets-past-mavericks-112-101/ But here’s the key to that situation: Don’t get in it again.
“Definitely,” Naji Marshall said Saturday after practice. “Nobody wants to be in that position. But the circumstances were the circumstances. I’m grateful that we could come back. Hopefully in the next game we can do what we do and put the game away in the fourth quarter.”
Having to m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nuggets-preview-defense-key-especially-without-doni-irving/Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nuggets-preview-defense-key-especially-without-doni-irving/ Followill’s enthusiasm for the momentum swing was matched equally by the United States military heroes occupying 100-plus courtside seats as part of the Dallas Mavericks 18th annual Seats for Soldier Night.
The Mavs went on to secur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/seats-for-soldiers-magic-mavs-improve-to-16-2-on-teams-seats-for-soldiers-night/Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/seats-for-soldiers-magic-mavs-improve-to-16-2-on-teams-seats-for-soldiers-night/ Followill’s enthusiasm for the momentum swing was matched equally by the United States military heroes occupying 100-plus courtside seats as part of the Dallas Mavericks 18th annual Seats for Soldiers Night.
The Mavs went on to secu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/magic-mavs-improve-to-16-2-on-teams-seats-for-soldiers-night/Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/magic-mavs-improve-to-16-2-on-teams-seats-for-soldiers-night/ Hardy had his hands in a number of things that positively affected the Mavs during their dramatic 117-111 come-from-behind victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. For Hardy, the celebration started when he energized the Mavs by scoring 14 of his season-high — and game-high — 25 points in the second quarter.
The party continued with 5:09 remaining in the game when Hardy scored of a feed fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardys-party-a-big-difference-in-victory-over-blazers/Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardys-party-a-big-difference-in-victory-over-blazers/ The first one came early, when the Mavericks were down by 10 points late in the first half and in danger of falling further behind.
Dinwiddie found Dereck Lively II with a lob pass that he jammed through the bucket for a morale-boosting moment that helped the Mavericks cut the deficit in half b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-continues-to-fill-backcourt-void/Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-continues-to-fill-backcourt-void/ Trailing, 109-99, with 4:33 left, the Mavs switched to another gear on both ends of the court and pulled out a dramatic 117-111 triumph over the Blazers at American Airlines Center.
On a night when the Mavs were hosting their 18th annual Seats For Soldiers game, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-end-game-on-18-2-run-rally-for-117-111-win-over-blazers/Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-end-game-on-18-2-run-rally-for-117-111-win-over-blazers/ This was the second win in a row for the Mavs and padded their record to 22-16, while Portland dropped to 13-24.
In pushing their record to 16-2 on their annual Seats For Soldiers game, the Mavs trailed, 109-99, with 4:33 remaining. But in displaying the energy and eff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-end-game-on-18-2-run-in-rallying-for-117-111-win-over-blazers/Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-end-game-on-18-2-run-in-rallying-for-117-111-win-over-blazers/ “When you look at (forward) P. J. (Washington), I think he said it,” coach Jason Kidd said. “Give this group some time. This is a new group.
“We’re learning each other. We’re asking guys to change their role — to make a pivot — and guys have been in a positive state.”]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/some-role-players-for-mavs-have-taken-on-different-roles/Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/some-role-players-for-mavs-have-taken-on-different-roles/ With last month’s launch of the official MavsTV streaming platform, presented by Softtek, the Dallas Mavericks have taken another step to ensure MFFLs have multiple options to watch their favorite team.
Now, fans can subscribe to MavsTV Stream through a season-long or monthly plan or tune in for free over-the-air on KFAA-29 in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavstv-studio-41-bringing-fans-closer-to-the-action-with-full-slate-of-premium-shows/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavstv-studio-41-bringing-fans-closer-to-the-action-with-full-slate-of-premium-shows/ Like when you’re two best players are sidelined indefinitely. That has a major impact not just on the court, where making up for their loss requires a community effort.
It also impacts the locker room, where voices need to be heard, but often it’s not logical for players who are spending more time in the training room to be rah-rah leaders.
So the Mavericks were looking for leadership during the five-game losing streak that came]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/leadership-comes-from-different-place-in-injury-crisis/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/leadership-comes-from-different-place-in-injury-crisis/ By the time Finney-Smith left the Mavs – via a trade to the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 6, 2023 – he was a seasoned veteran who had worked himself into becoming a deadly three-point shooter, especially from the corners.
Mavs coach Jason Kidd said Finney-Smith was very instrumental in helping his team reach the 2022 Western Confer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fan-favorite-finney-smith-really-enjoyed-his-time-with-mavs/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fan-favorite-finney-smith-really-enjoyed-his-time-with-mavs/ They haven’t forgotten how to make it rain.
It had been a while, but the Mavericks sharpened up their three-point shooting eyes on Tuesday night, pouring in an impressive 18-of-38 tries from beyond the arc as they snapped their five-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center.
It was the first]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-three-point-barrage-stops-lakers-losing-streak/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-three-point-barrage-stops-lakers-losing-streak/ “It’s been tough obviously dealing with injuries the whole season,” forward P. J. Washington said. “But at the end of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-roster-deep-enough-to-withstand-injuries/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-roster-deep-enough-to-withstand-injuries/ “It’s been tough obviously dealing with injuries the whole season,” forward P. J. Washington said. “But at the end of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-have-a-deep-enough-roster-to-withstand-injuries/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-have-a-deep-enough-roster-to-withstand-injuries/ And that’s fine. Jason Kidd isn’t much worried about the Mavericks’ heart. He knows that’s not a problem.
But right now, as his team begins a four-game stay for what he hopes will be some home cooking at American Airlines Center, the Mavericks’ coach is more concerned about health. Improvement in that department would make everything better.
The Mavericks will be seeing LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time this seaso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lakers-preview-lebron-still-defies-time-doe-doe-dons-la-colors/Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-lakers-preview-lebron-still-defies-time-doe-doe-dons-la-colors/ All of it has added up to Kleber being unable to getting the type of consistency in his game that he wants.
“Being injured and in and out (of the lineup) is not ideal, but it is what it is,” Kleber told Mavs.com. “You want to try and get a rhythm (and) you want to be in game shape.
“You can’t rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/after-injuries-and-an-illness-kleber-looking-to-get-a-rhythm/Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/after-injuries-and-an-illness-kleber-looking-to-get-a-rhythm/ The Mavs (20-16) lost their season-high fifth game in a row and will try to right the ship on Tuesday when they host the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center.
Jackson was a rough rider all night as he converted 13-of-23 shots, grabbe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-sprains-left-ankle-during-119-104-loss-to-grizzlies/Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-sprains-left-ankle-during-119-104-loss-to-grizzlies/ Hardy tallied 17 points on 6-of-11 shots against the Cavs. The Mavs’ third-year guard also was 2-of-4 on three-pointers, and contributed three rebounds and three assists with only one turnover in 25 minutes.
It was the second-best scoring game of the season for Hardy, who poured in a s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-hardy-hoping-for-impressive-outing-against-grizzlies/Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-hardy-hoping-for-impressive-outing-against-grizzlies/ After the first one, they rattled off 11 wins in their next 12 games and set themselves up with a solid opening quarter of the season.
This one is a little different. After the 30-4 Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Mavericks 134-122, it’s clear that righting this ship is going to be even tougher than it was after that first skid.
Luka Dončić is looking at another couple weeks or so on the sideline]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-seeing-signs-of-promise-amid-slippage-of-four-game-skid/Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-seeing-signs-of-promise-amid-slippage-of-four-game-skid/ From the time Kidd walked into the room for his pre-game press conference and noticed Lawson sitting on the front row, he was smitten with the nine-year old from Irving who had his microphone in hand and was ready to fire off some questions.
Lawson asked Kidd if he preferred coaching or playing.
“I enjoy coaching,” Kidd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kid-reporter-a-big-hit-with-coach-jason-kidd/Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kid-reporter-a-big-hit-with-coach-jason-kidd/ But anybody doubting them as legitimate title contenders this season should reference Friday’s dominance at American Airlines Center.
Granted, it was against the Mavericks missing their superstar backcourt of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, but the Cavaliers looked like the team with the best record in the NBA as they took charge early and cruised to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/legit-looking-cavaliers-cruise-to-134-122-win-over-mavericks/Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/legit-looking-cavaliers-cruise-to-134-122-win-over-mavericks/ But anybody doubting them as legitimate title contenders this season should reference Friday’s dominance at American Airlines Center.
Granted, it was with the Mavericks missing their superstar backcourt of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, but the Cavaliers looked like the team with the best record in the NBA as they took charge early and snuffed the M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cavaliers-show-their-stuff-with-134-122-win-over-mavericks/Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cavaliers-show-their-stuff-with-134-122-win-over-mavericks/ So during their recent swoon, the Mavericks’ inability to score has been a head-scratcher.
In their last five games, four of them losses, they have scored 100 or fewer points four times. They actually won one of those, 98-89, at Phoenix at the start of the road trip that went south (and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-cavs-preview-unexpected-problem-rears-its-ugly-head/Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-cavs-preview-unexpected-problem-rears-its-ugly-head/ The trip started last Friday in Phoenix (Mountain Time Zone) and continued Saturday in Portland (Pacific Time Zone), with the distance from Phoenix to Portland encompassing over 1,000 miles. Then on Monday, the Mavs played in Sacramento (Pacific Time Zone) before finishing up the trip in Houston (C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-too-many-turnovers-crucial-in-mavs-loss-to-rockets/Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-too-many-turnovers-crucial-in-mavs-loss-to-rockets/ The trip started last Friday in Phoenix (Mountain Time Zone) and continued Saturday in Portland (Pacific Time Zone), with the distance from Phoenix to Portland encompassing over 1,000 miles. Then on Monday, the Mavs played in Sacramento (Pacific Time Zone) before finishing up the trip in Houston (C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-some-20-turnovers-were-crucial-in-mavs-loss-to-rockets/Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-some-20-turnovers-were-crucial-in-mavs-loss-to-rockets/ Grimes was born in Houston, was a superstar at The Woodlands College Park High School in suburban Houston where he averaged 29.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks as a senior during the 2017-’18 season. That year he also was named the Gatorade State Player of the Year,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-glad-he-was-able-to-play-a-game-in-houston/Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-glad-he-was-able-to-play-a-game-in-houston/ This time it was forward P. J. Washington who fell victim to an injury as he suffered a right knee sprain in the first half of the game against the Houston Rockets and did not return. Washington’s injury was part of what ailed the Mavs during their 110-99 loss to the Rockets at the Toyota Center.
It was the fourth loss in the past five games for the Mavs, who finished this week-long road trip]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-sprains-right-knee-as-rockets-defeat-mavs-110-99/Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-sprains-right-knee-as-rockets-defeat-mavs-110-99/ HOUSTON – Times are unfortunately hard for the Dallas Mavericks these days.
For the Mavs, injuries are piling up like wood stacked on a bonfire. Especially to key players who are very essential to what the Mavs are trying to accomplish this season.
Superstar point guard Luka Dončić has missed the past three games with a left calf strain he developed during the Christmas Day loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. A game after scoring a season-high 46 points during Saturday&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/due-to-injuries-and-illnesses-mavs-going-through-some-hard-times/Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/due-to-injuries-and-illnesses-mavs-going-through-some-hard-times/ Every NBA player wants more playing time. But sometimes, you get a reminder that it’s not as easy as it looks to be “the man.”
P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie did their best in the 110-100 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday to replicate what Luka Dončić and Kyrie are aske]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/extended-minutes-rebounding-woes-top-our-takeaways/Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/extended-minutes-rebounding-woes-top-our-takeaways/ The Sacramento Kings used four offensive rebounds on a single possession, ending with a tip-in by Domantas  Sabonis. That play tilted everything in favor of the Kings, who finished the third quarter on a 17-2 roll, then cruised to a 110-100 victory over the Mavericks, who played without four-fifths of their starting lineup.
Missing were Luka Dončić, Kyrie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-falter-against-kings-110-100/Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-falter-against-kings-110-100/ It was a long sound byte.
“Bear with me here,” he said. “Luka, Exum, Lively, Irving, Thompson, Marshall are all out.”
That’s six players, 33 percent of the total roster and 80 percent of the usual starting lineup.
The various maladies left the Mavericks with another starting lineup that they’d ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/another-game-another-starting-lineup-for-mavericks/Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/another-game-another-starting-lineup-for-mavericks/ In the show, after his girlfriend leaves him, Murray utters the famous line: “And then, depression set in.”
Except in Grimes’ case, it wasn’t depression he was talking about. The Mavericks’ guard was telling his listeners about dealing in reality, which is what they must do with the injury to Luka Dončić.
“We have more than enough to get]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-facing-reality-means-going-back-to-strength-in-numbers/Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-facing-reality-means-going-back-to-strength-in-numbers/ Well, Mr. Smoke did his part as Kyrie Irving lit the fire for the Mavericks. And, to be fair, most of his teammates holding the mirrors did their part, too, at least on the offensive end.
But the real magic was the disappearing act on defense for the Ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-magic-couldnt-make-up-for-defensive-flaws-against-blazers/Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-magic-couldnt-make-up-for-defensive-flaws-against-blazers/ Missing five members (three starters) of their preferred rotation, the Mavericks went to battle against the Portland Trail Blazers and Irving nearly brought them home.
Making a dazzling array of shots from all distances and angles, Irving led a fourth quarter blitz that came up short as the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyries-masterpiece-not-enough-as-blazers-nick-mavericks/Sun, 29 Dec 2024 06:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyries-masterpiece-not-enough-as-blazers-nick-mavericks/ Missing five members (three starters) of their preferred rotation, the Mavericks went to battle against the Portland Trail Blazers and Irving nearly brought them home.
Making a dazzling array of shots from all distances and angles, Irving led a fourth quarter blitz that came up short as the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyries-gem-not-enough-as-blazers-nick-mavericks/Sun, 29 Dec 2024 06:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyries-gem-not-enough-as-blazers-nick-mavericks/ The Mavericks learned that lesson on Saturday when the NBA handed down harsh penalties to Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington for their roles in the fight that broke out with Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic Friday night.
The league suspending Marshall four games without pay for throwing a punch at Nurkic, who was suspended three games without pay for initiating the incident. Washington got a one-game suspension]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-suns-get-appropriate-punishment-for-scuffle/Sun, 29 Dec 2024 03:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-suns-get-appropriate-punishment-for-scuffle/ The veteran big man wouldn’t necessarily admit it, but he was kind of waiting for a game like this. He had a season-best 15 points and seven rebounds, tying his high water mark for the season.
And it could not have come at a better time.
The Mavericks already were missing Dereck Lively II, their starting center. Then forwards Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington got ejected during a third-quarter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klebers-big-night-well-timed-in-phoenix/Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klebers-big-night-well-timed-in-phoenix/ No, they aren’t to the halfway point of the season yet, but it’s going to feel like a major part of this year’s grade is going to be earned in the next stretch of games.
That’s the thought process from Kyrie Irving. Allow him to explain. It was in response to whether, after playing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-blazers-preview-critical-juncture-of-the-season-irving-says/Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-blazers-preview-critical-juncture-of-the-season-irving-says/ On Friday against Phoenix, they found out just how much of a battle it will be.
As tempers flared and ejections ensued, the Mavericks showed their backbone and persevered for a 98-89 victory over the Suns.
They had to withstand the ejections of Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington for their parts in a confrontation with Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic that occurred on the Footprint Center]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-show-backbone-in-luka-less-win-over-suns/Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-show-backbone-in-luka-less-win-over-suns/ On Friday against Phoenix, they found out just how much.
As tempers flared and ejections ensued, the Mavericks showed their backbone and persevered for a 98-89 victory over the Suns.
They had to withstand the ejections of Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington for their parts in a confrontation with Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic that occurred on the Footprint Center court early in the thi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-backbone-shows-in-luka-less-win-over-suns/Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-backbone-shows-in-luka-less-win-over-suns/ The Mavericks’ superstar point guard “will be evaluated sometime in the future,” coach Jason Kidd said before the Mavericks opened a four-game trip against the Phoenix Suns Friday night.
The Mavericks also played without Dereck Lively II, who is out with a left hip contusion.
“Injuries are injuries,” Kidd said. “He’s had a couple t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-coach-mavericks-find-ways-to-be-really-good-without-doni/Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-coach-mavericks-find-ways-to-be-really-good-without-doni/ A Trailblazer in Leadership
In 2018, then majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, hired former AT&T executive Cynt Marshall in a histo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cynt-marshalls-legacy-transforming-the-dallas-mavericks-and-inspiring-a-community/Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cynt-marshalls-legacy-transforming-the-dallas-mavericks-and-inspiring-a-community/ Their superstar point guard suffered a left calf muscle strain in the second quarter on Christmas Day against Minnesota. His night was done and the latest injury report lists Dončić as out for Friday’s visit to the Phoenix Suns, which opens up a challenging four-game trip.
This is not foreign territory for the Mavericks. Donči&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/donis-absence-means-mavericks-face-another-challenge/Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/donis-absence-means-mavericks-face-another-challenge/ Dončić strained his left calf on a non-contact play late in the second quarter of Wednesday’s 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. And the Mavs know if they want to get to where they want to get to, they need a healthy Dončić in order to help make that happen.
“I’m praying]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injury-to-luka-doni-the-major-takeaway-from-loss-to-timberwolves/Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injury-to-luka-doni-the-major-takeaway-from-loss-to-timberwolves/ That didn’t quite happen, but at least Klay Thompson made a little history Wednesday as the Mavericks limped to a 105-99 loss without Luka Dončić despite a valiant comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Thompson trailed legendary shooter Reggie Miller by two three-pointers going into the game and when the Mavericks’ 6-5 guard dropped in a 28-footer from just left of straig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klays-best-christmas-present-is-passing-the-standard-for-shooting-guards/Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klays-best-christmas-present-is-passing-the-standard-for-shooting-guards/ With less than three minutes remaining in the second quarter of the game between the Mavs and Minnesota Timberwolves, superstar point guard Luka Dončić pulled up lame and was favoring his left calf as play continued up the court. And when Mike Conley scored on a three-pointer in a game the Timberwolves held on and eventually won, 105-99,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/second-half-rally-fall-short-as-mavs-lose-to-timberwolves-105-99/Wed, 25 Dec 2024 23:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/second-half-rally-fall-short-as-mavs-lose-to-timberwolves-105-99/ With less than three minutes remaining in the second quarter of the game between the Mavs and Minnesota Timberwolves, superstar point guard Luka Dončić pulled up lame and was favoring his left calf as play continued up the court. And when Mike Conley scored on a three-pointer in a game the Timberwolves held on and eventually won, 105-99,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-injured-second-half-rally-falls-short-as-mavs-lose-to-timberwolves-105-99/Wed, 25 Dec 2024 23:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-injured-second-half-rally-falls-short-as-mavs-lose-to-timberwolves-105-99/ “It shows what the league thinks of the team,” Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. “It’s an honor to be able to play on Christmas.
“We’ve all watched Christmas games when you’re younger. The big thing is enjoying having that opportunity.”
The Mavs have that oppo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-honored-they-get-to-play-on-christmas/Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-honored-they-get-to-play-on-christmas/ “It shows what the league thinks of the team,” Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. “It’s an honor to be able to play on Christmas.
“We’ve all watched Christmas games when you’re younger. The big thing is enjoying having that opportunity.”
The Mav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-are-very-honored-they-get-to-play-on-christmas/Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-are-very-honored-they-get-to-play-on-christmas/ The holidays are the perfect time to give – and receive – the gift of consistency. And the Mavericks may have stumbled onto a very stable situation with their starting lineup.
For the sixth time this season, Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II stepped to center court for the jump b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/consistency-mavericks-have-found-some-with-their-starting-lineup/Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/consistency-mavericks-have-found-some-with-their-starting-lineup/ Prior to the Mavs’ 132-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Dončić came out of his team’s locker room and met Marshall and his family. For Marshall, that meeting was awe-inspiring.
“I’ve been a fan of Luka really since he came into the league (in 2018) and r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tommy-marshall-was-able-to-meet-luka-doni-through-make-a-wish/Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tommy-marshall-was-able-to-meet-luka-doni-through-make-a-wish/ Before the Mavs’ 132-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Dončić came out of his team’s locker room and met Marshall and his family. For Marshall, that meeting was awe-inspiring.
“I’ve been a fan of Luka really since he came into the league (in 2018) and rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tommy-marshall-able-to-meet-luka-doni-through-make-a-wish/Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tommy-marshall-able-to-meet-luka-doni-through-make-a-wish/ They didn’t want to put themselves behind any 8-balls that would require leapfrogging a bunch of teams for playoff positioning later in the season.
After Monday’s 132-108 blowout of the Portland Trail Blazers, the Mavericks can look at their 19-10 record and smile about the way they have taken care of business as the season r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-punish-blazers-in-lukas-return/Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-punish-blazers-in-lukas-return/ SCHEELS worked with one of Denton County’s largest non-profits, Christian Community Action (CCA) Lewisville, to select four deserving families to receive $500 store gift cards per family member. A total of $7,500 in spending money was distributed to the 15 children and parents among the four participating families.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-season-of-giving-wraps-in-grand-fashion-with-scheels-shopping-spree/Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-season-of-giving-wraps-in-grand-fashion-with-scheels-shopping-spree/ Monday’s match with the Portland Trail Blazers qualifies in that category.
The Blazers are an improving team, but they aren’t ready to challenge for anything other than possibly the No. 1 lottery pick and the rights to next summer’s top prize, Cooper Flagg.
But the Mavericks are in a stretch of the schedule where they can’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-blazers-preview-luka-may-return-focus-must-be-high-regardless/Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-blazers-preview-luka-may-return-focus-must-be-high-regardless/ It’s the most steals for Thompson since he collected three of those on opening day against the San Antonio Spurs.
After Saturday’s game, coach Jason Kidd was asked about critics doubting Thompson’s defensive capabilities, and Kidd didn’t hold back.
“As much as we know we have a lot of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-thompson-showed-off-his-defensive-skills-against-clippers/Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-thompson-showed-off-his-defensive-skills-against-clippers/ So much so that when Grimes attempted a lob pass to Dereck Lively II early in the fourth quarter, the ball somehow found its way through the basket before it could get to Lively.
“I tried to throw the lob to (Lively) and somebody tipped it in and I get the points,” Grimes said. “So, the luck of the draw sometimes.
“I had good energy out there on the cour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-was-on-a-heater-during-16-point-win-over-clippers/Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-was-on-a-heater-during-16-point-win-over-clippers/ So much so that when Grimes attempted a lob pass to Dereck Lively II early in the fourth quarter, the ball somehow found its way through the basket before it could get to Lively.
“I tried to throw the lob to (Lively) and somebody tipped it in and I get the points,” Grimes said. “So, the luck of the draw sometimes.”
Grimes energy was impressive as he fire]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-sizzles-during-16-point-win-over-clippers/Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-sizzles-during-16-point-win-over-clippers/ It was the 13th win in their last 16 games for the Mavs, who improved to 18-10 on the season. Meanwhile, the Clippers dropped to 16-13.
The Mavs played their second straight game without point guard Luka Dončić, who has a left heel contusion. But Irving, who missed Thursday’s 11]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-use-balanced-attack-to-knock-off-clippers-113-97/Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-use-balanced-attack-to-knock-off-clippers-113-97/ Irving popped in 15 points and distributed six assists, and the Mavs were able to split their two-game set with LA by defeating the Clippers, 113-97, before a sellout crowd of 20,102 at American Airlines Center. The victory ran the Mavs’ record to 18-10 and made them winners in 13 of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-returns-as-mavs-use-balanced-attack-to-knock-off-clippers-113-97/Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-returns-as-mavs-use-balanced-attack-to-knock-off-clippers-113-97/ Irving popped in 15 points and distributed six assists, and the Mavs were able to split their two-game set with LA by defeating the Clippers, 113-97, before a sellout crowd of 20,102 at American Airlines Center. The victory ran the Mavs’ record to 18-10 and made them winners in 13 of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-returned-as-mavs-used-balanced-attack-to-knock-off-clippers-113-97/Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-returned-as-mavs-used-balanced-attack-to-knock-off-clippers-113-97/ It’s the second straight game – both against the Clippers – that Dončić has been sidelined with a left heel contusion. However, Kyrie Irving, who also sat out Thursday’s Mavs-Clippers game with soreness in his right shoulder, will play in Saturday’s game.
Without both Doncic and Irving, the Mavs dropped a 118-95 decision to the Clippers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-will-be-sidelined-again-when-mavs-host-clippers/Sat, 21 Dec 2024 06:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-will-be-sidelined-again-when-mavs-host-clippers/ Each child who attend]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-bring-holiday-magic-to-local-kids-at-cookies-with-santa-event/Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-bring-holiday-magic-to-local-kids-at-cookies-with-santa-event/ Grimes was the first player at The Woodlands College Park High School in suburban Houston to letter and start every varsity game as a freshman. He also earned a 3.38 grade point average, and averaged 29.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.8 stead and 1.5 blocks per game as a senior.
Talk about being the big man on campus.
In addition, Grimes was chosen as the A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/from-being-big-man-on-his-high-school-campus-grimes-making-impact-with-mavs/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/from-being-big-man-on-his-high-school-campus-grimes-making-impact-with-mavs/ The Mavericks had one of those moments in the 118-95 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night, which they played without Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the first time this season both have missed the same game.
The results were predictable. But don’t just cavalierly toss this showing into the trash bin.
What we saw out of the Mavericks’ second-youngest player, 21-year-old J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/promising-rookie-gortman-has-a-big-fan-in-the-locker-room/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/promising-rookie-gortman-has-a-big-fan-in-the-locker-room/ DEC. 20, 2024 (DALLAS & NEW YORK) – The Dallas Mavericks have launched an official dedicated streaming platform for MavsTV to provide fans with unprecedented access through a centralized content destination. Launched in collaboration with Endeavor Streaming and the NBA, the streaming platform will enable local fans to watch all games not exclus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-launch-new-streaming-platform-with-endeavor-streaming/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-launch-new-streaming-platform-with-endeavor-streaming/ Jones played last season for the Mavs and was very instrumental in them reaching the NBA Finals. But after his one-year tenure with the Mavs, Jones signed a three-year, $30 million free agent contract with the Clippers this past summer, and was back in Dallas on Thursday for the first time this s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-mavs-forward-derrick-jones-jr-back-in-dallas-with-clippers/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-mavs-forward-derrick-jones-jr-back-in-dallas-with-clippers/ But when both are out?
That’s another story and it’s a challenge that was just a bit too steep on Thursday.
The Mavericks pushed the Los Angeles Clippers hard for nearly three quarters, but the manpower shortage – and James Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac – got the best of them as the Clips opened up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/shorthanded-mavericks-run-out-of-gas-fall-to-clippers/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/shorthanded-mavericks-run-out-of-gas-fall-to-clippers/ But when both are out?
That’s the steep challenge they faced Thursday and it turned out to be a test they could not pass.
The Mavericks pushed the Los Angeles Clippers hard for nearly three quarters, but the manpower shortage – and James Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac – got the best of them as the Clips opened]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/shorthanded-mavericks-fall-to-clippers/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/shorthanded-mavericks-fall-to-clippers/ Some become part of the fabric of an organization and are beloved by fans.
Others, we barely know.
Derrick Jones Jr. was a little of both for the Mavericks.
The 6-5 swingman spent just one season in Dallas, but what a season it was. He helped personify a defense that grew teeth after the All-Star break and could knock down a three-point shot when defenses ignored him.
Jones moved along when the Los Angeles Clippers offered him a three-year, $30-million]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-clippers-preview-jones-will-be-sidelined-in-his-aac-return/Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-clippers-preview-jones-will-be-sidelined-in-his-aac-return/ Rest assured, there are few people more qualified or respected for the job.
Welts, 71, is a 47-year veteran of NBA work, having started as a ballboy for the Seattle SuperSonics when he was a teenager.
He’s got a wide profile of accomplishments, not the least of which was helping the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-mavs-ceo-rick-welts-has-had-winning-touch-in-47-years-of-nba-work/Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-mavs-ceo-rick-welts-has-had-winning-touch-in-47-years-of-nba-work/ “We’ll see how he feels tomorrow,” coach Jason Kidd said. “But without the practicing, we’ll see how he feels.”
Dončić has been on a tear lately while racking up triple-doubles in three of the past four games. That includes an extraordina]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/donis-status-unclear-after-missing-practice-with-left-heel-contusion/Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/donis-status-unclear-after-missing-practice-with-left-heel-contusion/ “We’ll see how he feels tomorrow,” coach Jason Kidd said. “But without the practicing, we’ll see how he feels.”
Dončić has been on a tear lately while racking up triple-doubles in three of the past four games. That includes an extraordinari]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-didnt-practice-wednesday-due-to-a-left-heel-contusion/Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-didnt-practice-wednesday-due-to-a-left-heel-contusion/ In his remarkable 46-year career in sports and entertainment, Welts has previously held roles as President and COO of the Golden State Warriors, President of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, and the NBA’s Senior Vice President, Chief Marketin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-appoint-rick-welts-as-ceo/Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-appoint-rick-welts-as-ceo/ On paper, Lively has produced virtually the exact same statistics he did in his rookie season, which was an unqualified success.
But don’t think for a second that the 20-year-old has stalled on his career trajectory.
Far from it.
Lively has become a better defender, a better teammate and a better thinker of the game this season.
“D-Live’s work ethic, h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/numbers-dont-tell-the-story-of-livelys-second-season/Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/numbers-dont-tell-the-story-of-livelys-second-season/ Whatever jitters he had to work out of his system while playing for a team not name the Golden State Warriors for the first time in his 14-year career have apparently been worked out.  Since scoring just four points against Memphis on Dec. 3 – and two games removed from going scoreless against Denver in an 0-of-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/riding-a-hot-hand-lately-thompson-very-comfortable-in-role-with-mavs/Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/riding-a-hot-hand-lately-thompson-very-comfortable-in-role-with-mavs/ Whatever jitters he had to work out of his system while playing for a team not named the Golden State Warriors for the first time in his 14-year career have apparently been worked out.  Since scoring just four points against Memphis on Dec. 3, Thompson has averaged 19.8 points over the past four games.
That includes pouri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/riding-a-hot-hand-lately-comfort-level-improving-for-thompson/Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/riding-a-hot-hand-lately-comfort-level-improving-for-thompson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-name-softtek-the-official-technology-sponsor/Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-name-softtek-the-official-technology-sponsor/ Those employees, along with the fans who packed Chase Center that night, wore captain hats which the team passed out in honor of Thompson affinity for boating and the water. No such]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-was-sensational-in-his-walk-down-memory-lane/Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-was-sensational-in-his-walk-down-memory-lane/ It was the 12th win in their last 14 games for the Mavs, who ran their won-loss record to 17-9. The Mavs will now have four days off before hosting the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
Dončić finis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-thompson-keyed-mavs-record-setting-143-133-win-over-warriors/Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-thompson-keyed-mavs-record-setting-143-133-win-over-warriors/ Dončić picked up his third triple-double of the season, and Klay Thompson poured in a season-high 29 points in his return to San Francisco as the Mavericks scored a track meet-style 143-133 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night at Chase Center.
It was the 12th win in their last 14 games for the Mavs, who ran their record to 17-9. The Mavs will now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-thompson-key-mavs-record-setting-143-133-win-over-warriors/Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-thompson-key-mavs-record-setting-143-133-win-over-warriors/ Well, the Golden State Warriors are trying their best to hold on to their youth.
The Mavericks on Sunday will visit the four-time NBA champion Warriors, who still have Steph Curry and Draymond Green, but are getting longer in the tooth by the game.
Yet they are positioned right next to the Mavericks in the Western Conference standings.
This game wasn’t on the schedule]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-grizzled-champions-still-have-something-left/Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-grizzled-champions-still-have-something-left/ That game will mark the end of a crazy, exhausting and to some extent season-saving 17-game stretch.
What made this 37-day run crazy?
Glad you asked. The Mavericks beat the holiday rush when it came to traveling. For instance:
They played 13 of these 17 games on the road.
They went from coast (Golden State) to coast (Miami) to coast (Portland) to coast (Washingt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/putting-travel-heavy-stretch-in-perspective-by-the-numbers/Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/putting-travel-heavy-stretch-in-perspective-by-the-numbers/ O-Max’s mom and dad both played basketball at Concordia University and were both multiple-time All-Stars. And His sister, Cassandre, is a 19-year sophomore on the Notre Dame basketball team, and both mom and Cassandre competed for Canada’s women’s national basketball team.
A 6-2 guard, Cassandre’s skill-set is such that she likely will be in the WNBA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/basketball-is-a-big-time-family-affair-with-prosper-and-his-family/Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/basketball-is-a-big-time-family-affair-with-prosper-and-his-family/ So even though they went down 118-104 against the Thunder on Tuesday night, it doesn’t mean things have turned south.
But the NBA Cup Nights quarterfinal game did point out several important needs that the Mavericks still must address as the season meanders through the holidays and into 2025.
The Mavericks are going to get a four-day break b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rebounding-thunder-defense-top-the-takeaways/Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rebounding-thunder-defense-top-the-takeaways/ The Mavericks’ superstar had a rare game in which virtually nothing went right. The Oklahoma City Thunder ran two or more defenders at him almost every time Luka got the ball in his sweet spots.
The results weren’t pretty. Dončić finished with 16 points, shot 5-of-15 from the field and had six turn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rugged-night-for-luka-is-a-credit-to-okcs-defense/Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rugged-night-for-luka-is-a-credit-to-okcs-defense/ With a trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals on the line, the Mavericks could not have been flatter in a disastrous third quarter and went on to lose 118-104 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Cup Nights quarterfinals at Paycom Center.
Luka Dončić struggled mightily against the OKC defense that is ranked No. 1 in the NBA in pretty much every notable defensie categor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thunder-eliminate-mavericks-with-second-half-blitz/Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thunder-eliminate-mavericks-with-second-half-blitz/ Mascot Champ tossed on his festive sweater, assembled the Mavs ManiAACs and D-Town Crew, and called in a favor from Santa Claus himself to ensure the young patients at Children’s Health experienced holiday magic during the team’s visit on Monday, Dec. 9.
With help from ShiftKey, the Mavs Foundation planned]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-shiftkey-bring-holiday-cheer-to-childrens-medical-center/Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-shiftkey-bring-holiday-cheer-to-childrens-medical-center/ Seems like the Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder have played each other on a weekly basis for the past couple of seasons. That’s what happens when you see a team in the playoffs after playing them three or four times in the regular season.
This will be the second meeting this season when the teams get together in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 NBA Cup. The winner heads to Las Vegas for the semifinals of the Cup.
The loser will have an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-familiar-foes-battle-for-high-stakes-again/Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-familiar-foes-battle-for-high-stakes-again/ The Mavericks on Tuesday will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 NBA Cup with a spot in the semifinals in Las Vegas on the line.
The stakes: win or get knocked out.
“It brings me back to my (NCAA) tournament days, trying to be as competitive as possible, trying to bring as much energy, as much discipline and as much focus as we can to these g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-cup-quarterfinals-only-one-team-can-punch-their-vegas-ticket/Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-cup-quarterfinals-only-one-team-can-punch-their-vegas-ticket/ The Mavericks on Tuesday will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 Cup Night Tournament with a spot in the semifinals in Las Vegas on the line.
The stakes: win or get knocked out.
“It brings me back to my (NCAA) tournament days, trying to be as competitive as possible, trying to bring as much energy, as much discipline and as much focus as we c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/2024-cup-night-quarterfinals-only-one-team-can-punch-their-vegas-ticket/Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/2024-cup-night-quarterfinals-only-one-team-can-punch-their-vegas-ticket/ The next person on the list Dončić is none other than Jason Kidd who happens to be the Mavs’ coach, and who also happens to be in control of the playing time Donči]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-doni-registered-his-second-straight-triple-double/Mon, 09 Dec 2024 02:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-doni-registered-his-second-straight-triple-double/ Counting Saturday’s 125-118 win over the Toronto Raptors, the Mavs are a dominant 11-1 over their past 12 games. That’s the best won-loss record any NBA team currently has to offer during their last 12 games.
So why have the Mavs been so dominant over the last dozen games after posting a 5-7 record during their first dozen games this season?
“I think it’s just ge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/over-the-past-12-games-nobodys-playing-better-than-mavs/Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/over-the-past-12-games-nobodys-playing-better-than-mavs/ Fast forward to today, and the Mavs are 16-8 after Saturday’s 125-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors and are proud owners of the No. 2 seed in the West. The Mavs earned this impressive record by winning their seventh straight game and making it 11 wins]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hold-on-defeat-raptors-for-seventh-straight-win/Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hold-on-defeat-raptors-for-seventh-straight-win/ Dončić scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and distributed 11 assists, and the Mavs completed a clean sweep of this brief two-game road trip with a 125-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors. It was the seventh consecutive win for the Mavs, and their 11th in their last 12 games as they moved into second place i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-held-on-to-defeat-raptors-125-118-for-seventh-straight-win/Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-held-on-to-defeat-raptors-125-118-for-seventh-straight-win/ A winning streak.
After Thursday’s impressive 137-101 win over the Washington Wizards, the Mavs have now won six straight games and are an equally impressive 10-1 over their last 11 games. The only other team currently with a 10-1 record during their last 11 games are the Boston Celtics – the team the Mavs lost to in last season&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-the-chemistry-on-point-mavs-one-of-nbas-hottest-teams/Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-the-chemistry-on-point-mavs-one-of-nbas-hottest-teams/ The Dallas Mavericks’ point guard added another triple-double to his notch Thursday night when he manufactured 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 steals during his team’s 137-101 triumph over the Washington Wizards. The ability by Johnson to put his iron-clad fingerprints on a game is the stuff of which legends are made of.
“When you talk about Luka’s ability to h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-filled-up-the-sheet-versus-wizards/Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-filled-up-the-sheet-versus-wizards/ Gafford played for the Washington Wizards from 2021 until they traded him to the Dallas Mavericks Feb. 8 for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation. And since his arrival with the Mavs, Gafford has been one of his team’s prime-time players who have contributed mightily to their success.
“It feels good just to be back,” G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-played-well-in-his-return-to-washington/Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-played-well-in-his-return-to-washington/ Gafford played for the Washington Wizards from 2021 until they traded him to the Dallas Mavericks last Feb. 8 for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation. And since his arrival with the Mavs, Gafford has been one of his team’s prime-time players who have contributed mightily to their success.
“It feels good just to be back,&rdq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-played-very-well-in-his-return-to-washington/Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-played-very-well-in-his-return-to-washington/ It was the sixth win in a row for the Mavs, and also their 10th victory in their last 11 games as they improved to 15-8 on the season. The Wizards, meanwhile, dropped their 16th straight game and fell to 2-18.
Dončić finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-registers-triple-double-as-mavs-hammer-wizards-137-101/Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-registers-triple-double-as-mavs-hammer-wizards-137-101/ It was the sixth win in a row for the Mavs and also their 10th victory in their last 11 games as they improved to 15-8 on the season. The Wizards, meanwhile, dropped their 16th straight game and fell to 2-18.
Dončić finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-registers-a-triple-double-as-mavs-beat-wizards-137-101/Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-registers-a-triple-double-as-mavs-beat-wizards-137-101/ The Mavericks will start a two-game trip in the nation’s capital to face the 2-17 Wizards, who have lost 15 consecutive games and clearly are headed to the draft lottery in the spring.
Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. He’s already shown his talents at Duke early in his freshman season, despite the fact he doesn’t turn 18 until Dec. 21.
To put it bluntly, NB]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wizards-preview-red-hot-about-to-meet-ice-cold/Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wizards-preview-red-hot-about-to-meet-ice-cold/ No organization in its right mind would guarantee that.
“I signed on to help the teammates win a championship in whatever form that is,” Dinwiddie said. “Whether that’s a big bro, whether that’s 20 points or whether that’s 10 assists or guarding (Memphis Grizzl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-nailed-a-pair-of-crucial-three-pointers-to-key-mavs-victory/Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-nailed-a-pair-of-crucial-three-pointers-to-key-mavs-victory/ That includes going 5-1 during a recent period when point guard Luka Dončić was sidelined for one game with a sprained right knee, and five other games with a sprained right wrist.
“We’ve won some close games and we’ve lost some close games,” coach Jas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-keep-on-winning-despite-dealing-with-injured-and-sick-players/Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-keep-on-winning-despite-dealing-with-injured-and-sick-players/ According to Dinwiddie, this game was more than just Game No. 22 in the 82-game season. This one had legs because it was a 2024 Cup Nights game, and the Mavs were in position to advance to the knockout round.
And after the Mavs rallied from a 15-point]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rally-to-defeat-grizzlies-earn-trip-to-2024-cup-nights-quarterfinals/Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rally-to-defeat-grizzlies-earn-trip-to-2024-cup-nights-quarterfinals/ The win enabled the Mavs to finish Group C play in the Western Conference with a 3-1 record and earn a ticket to the 2024 Cup Nights knockout round, which starts next week. In winning for the ninth time in their last 10 games, the Mavs improved to 15-8 whil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rally-to-defeat-grizzlies-earn-trip-to-2024-cup-nights-knockout-round/Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rally-to-defeat-grizzlies-earn-trip-to-2024-cup-nights-knockout-round/ Over the last nine games the Mavs have produced a very impressive 8-1 record. The only other teams with a similar won-loss record during that time are the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics, who also have stitched together an 8-1 record.
Those records by the Mavs, Magic, Bucks and Celtics are the best the NBA has to offer during the last nine games.
For the Mavs,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-seem-relentless-as-they-host-grizzlies-in-key-2024-cup-nights-game/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-seem-relentless-as-they-host-grizzlies-in-key-2024-cup-nights-game/ Over the last nine games the Mavs have produced a very impressive 8-1 record. The only other teams with a similar won-loss record during that time frame are the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks, who also have stitched together an 8-1 record during their past nine games.
Those won-loss records by the Mavs, Magic and Bucks are the best the NBA has to offer during the last nine g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-appear-unstoppable-as-they-host-grizzlies-in-key-2024-cup-nights-game/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-appear-unstoppable-as-they-host-grizzlies-in-key-2024-cup-nights-game/ But like most things in life, it’s not that simple.
Things do look positive for the Mavericks going into the final night of group-stage play on Tuesday. Their margin of victory in their three previous cup games is plus-41. That makes them an overwhelming favorite to get to the knockout round if they beat the G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-cup-scenarios-mavericks-advance-with-a-win-probably-we-think/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-cup-scenarios-mavericks-advance-with-a-win-probably-we-think/ But like most things in life, it’s not that simple.
Things do look positive for the Mavericks going into the final night of group-stage play on Tuesday. Their margin of victory in their three previous cup games is plus-41. That makes them an overwhelming favorite to get to the knockout round if they beat the G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cup-scenarios-explained-mavericks-in-with-a-win-probably-maybe-we-think/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cup-scenarios-explained-mavericks-in-with-a-win-probably-maybe-we-think/ But like most things in life, it’s not that simple.
Things do look positive for the Mavericks going into the final night of group-stage play on Tuesday. Their margin of victory in their three previous Cup Nights games is plus-41. That makes them an overwhelming favorite to get to the knockout roun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/2024-cup-nights-scenarios-mavericks-advance-with-a-win-probably-we-think/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/2024-cup-nights-scenarios-mavericks-advance-with-a-win-probably-we-think/ They have played 21 games and shown several different personalities while keeping up a solid pace in the cutthroat Western Conference.
Identity?
Nope. Not even close. Not yet, anyway. But what Jason Kidd and his coaching staff have done is show to everyone, most importantly his players, that the Mavericks can hit the curveball and just about any other pitch people throw at them.
They’ve had]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/at-one-quarter-mark-mavericks-have-poured-a-strong-foundation/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/at-one-quarter-mark-mavericks-have-poured-a-strong-foundation/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-continues-1-million-commitment-for-2024-25-grant-recipients/Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-continues-1-million-commitment-for-2024-25-grant-recipients/ Jason Kidd on one side. Chauncey Billups on the other. A combined 50-plus years of NBA history and knowledge between them, not to mention 17,727 assists.
And a mutual respect that only comes when you’ve been through many battles against each other – and a few with each other.
“Jason was always one of my favorite players,” said Billups, now in his fourth season]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/point-guards-kidd-billups-still-competing-against-each-other/Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/point-guards-kidd-billups-still-competing-against-each-other/ The Mavericks continued to find a way to win.
Dončić returned from a five-game absence and let the Portland Trail Blazers know that he’s still pretty good at this basketball thing. The superstar point guard rolled up 36 points and 13 assists and the Mavericks fended off a strong challenge down the stretch to knock off the Blazers 137-131 at Moda Center to complete]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-back-and-still-going-strong-as-mavs-douse-blazers/Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-back-and-still-going-strong-as-mavs-douse-blazers/ The Mavericks continued to find a way to win.
Luka Dončić returned from a five-game absence and let the Portland Trail Blazers know that he’s still pretty good at this basketball thing. The superstar point guard rolled up 36 points and 13 assists and the Mavericks fended off a strong challenge down the stretch to douse the Blazers 137-131 at Moda Center to complete a quick sw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-returns-leads-mavericks-over-blazers/Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-returns-leads-mavericks-over-blazers/ But he’s never been this good.
The Mavericks’ guard is coming off a 106-94 win at Utah in which he hit 6-of-13 three-pointers, tying his season best for makes from distance. It extended a major hot streak in the first quarter of the season in which he’s made 61 of 131 triples, a 46.6 percent success rate.
If he keeps it up, that will run laps around his previous career-best for a season, 41.8 percen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-accuracy-mavs-commitment-top-the-takeaways-from-utah/Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-accuracy-mavs-commitment-top-the-takeaways-from-utah/ But even if he doesn’t return on the second night of back-to-back games, the Mavericks have a Plan B. It’s the same one that has helped them go 4-1 in the five games Luka has missed with a sprained right wrist.
And it has included a heavy dose of Spencer Dinwiddie, who has proven to be exactly what the Mav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-blazers-preview-with-dinwiddie-kidd-has-options-until-luka-returns/Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-blazers-preview-with-dinwiddie-kidd-has-options-until-luka-returns/ Nah, neither do the Mavericks. And with good reason.
They returned to the scene of their nadir and avenged the loss on Nov. 14 on this same floor that sent them into soul-searching mode and took care of business down the stretch for a 106-94 victory Saturday night at the Delta Center.
Kyrie Irving made play after play down the stretch as the Mavericks exe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-extract-some-revenge-knock-off-jazz/Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-extract-some-revenge-knock-off-jazz/ Nah, neither do the Mavericks. And with good reason.
They returned to the scene of their nadir and avenged the loss on Nov. 14 on this same floor that sent them into soul-searching mode. This time, they took care of business down the stretch for a 106-94 victory Saturday night at the Delta Center.
Kyrie Irving made play after play in clutch time as the Ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-helps-mavericks-extract-some-revenge-knock-off-jazz/Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-helps-mavericks-extract-some-revenge-knock-off-jazz/ And what a month it’s been for Kyrie Irving.
Actually, more than five weeks if you go back to opening night on Oct. 24.
Irving’s body of work so far this season has been exemplary – and much needed. No, his points, rebounds and assists aren’t at Luka Dončić’s level. But they are crazy nonetheless.
The 6-2 veteran has averaged 24.5 points a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-irving-finishes-up-big-stretch-as-luka-nears-return/Sat, 30 Nov 2024 02:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-irving-finishes-up-big-stretch-as-luka-nears-return/ The added excitement around the holidays also brings a busy season for businesses everywhere, including those participating in the Mavs Business Assist (MBA) program.
Sandwiched between two of the most popular shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is the lesser-known Small Business Saturday, a day to support local businesses.
For many entrepreneu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-business-assist-entrepreneurs-prepped-for-holiday-hustle/Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-business-assist-entrepreneurs-prepped-for-holiday-hustle/ In their book, they want more to be less.
As in, more high-quality players and less stress on a certain superstar point guard.
P.J. Washington has been nothing short of all-star level while Luka Dončić has been out with a sprained right wrist.
The 6-7 Washington has averaged 18.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in the four games Luka has been o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-shows-again-what-he-can-add-to-mavs-superstar-core/Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-shows-again-what-he-can-add-to-mavs-superstar-core/ What all that means is that they have survived Luka Dončić’s sprained right wrist. Actually, they’ve done more than survive. They prospered.
They moved up in the Western Conference standings as the season nears the one-quarter mark.
That said, they need him back.
And the return might be close on the horizon.
Coach Jason Kidd said before the Knicks’ game that Luka]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-finding-ways-to-win-with-without-luka/Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-finding-ways-to-win-with-without-luka/ On Wednesday, he sliced up his old team like the Thanksgiving turkey that the Mavericks will carve on Thursday.
Grimes pestered the Knicks at both ends of the court as the Mavericks got a major boost from their energizer and powered away to a 129-114 victory at American Airlines Center.
It wasn’t a massive numbers night for Grimes. But it was a thi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-roll-knicks-with-grit-and-grimes/Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-roll-knicks-with-grit-and-grimes/ It was the kind of party that had Hardy probably wanting to pop some champagne after he scored a season-high 23 points during the Mavs’ 129-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The breakout game from Hardy came after he struggled and scored just 19 points and was only 7-of-24 from the field in the three games prior to the contest against the Hawks.
Guard Spencer Dinwiddie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-party-train-had-successful-stop-in-atlanta/Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-party-train-had-successful-stop-in-atlanta/ The Mavericks need wins too desperately to worry about catching up with Jalen Brunson, the all-star point guard who bolted from Dallas after the 2022 run to the Western Conference finals.
He signed a mega-contract with the New York Knicks as a free agent and has prospered with them.
And the Mavericks have been just fine without Brunson, reaching the NBA Finals last season.
Things tend to work out for a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-knicks-preview-brunson-returns-on-a-roll/Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-knicks-preview-brunson-returns-on-a-roll/ Irving scored 16 of his game-high 32 points in the game’s final 8:25 – some of them in dazzling fashion — and the Mavs rode his hot hand to a victory that increased their record to 10-8. In putting the finishing touches on this road trip with a 2-1 record, the Mavs will head home to host the New]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-explodes-for-32-points-as-mavs-defeat-hawks-129-119/Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-explodes-for-32-points-as-mavs-defeat-hawks-129-119/ The Miami Heat guard poured in a game-high 33 points, and more importantly scored the crucial basket that sent the game into overtime. And once the game reached overtime, the Heat were able to prevail, 123-118.
Coming out of a timeout, the Heat trailed, 114-112, and needed a basket to tie the score and sent the game into overtime. And that’s what they got from Butler, who slipped past the Mav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/butlers-top-notch-performance-tops-takeaways-for-heat/Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/butlers-top-notch-performance-tops-takeaways-for-heat/ The Miami Heat guard poured in a game-high 33 points, and more importantly scored the crucial basket that sent the game into overtime. And once the game reached overtime, the Heat were able to prevail, 123-118.
Coming out of a timeout, the Heat trailed, 114-112, and needed a basket to tie the score and send the game into overtime. And that’s what they got from Butler, who slipped past the Mav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/butlers-top-notch-performance-tops-takeaways-against-heat/Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/butlers-top-notch-performance-tops-takeaways-against-heat/ While the Heat were able to aggressively body-up on Irving and force him into shooting just nine of 21 field goals, had Dončić been available to play, he would have been able to take some of that pressure off Irving.
Instead, the harassment of Irving – coupled with a litany of other factors – led to the Heat edging]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-at-times-like-this-mavs-clearly-misses-luka-doni/Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-at-times-like-this-mavs-clearly-misses-luka-doni/ While the Heat were able to aggressively body-up on Kyrie Irving and force him into shooting just nine of 21 from the field, had Dončić been available to play, he would have been able to take some of that pressure off Irving.
Instead, the harassment of Irving – coupled with a litany of other factors – led to the Heat edging t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hawks-preview-at-times-like-this-luka-doni-clearly-missed/Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hawks-preview-at-times-like-this-luka-doni-clearly-missed/ Signed to a three-year, $27 million free agent contract this past offseason, Marshall has been very instrumental in getting acquainted with the P’s and Q’s of what goes on in helping the Mavs roll out to a 9-8 record this season. Not only has the fifth-year forward been able to score and rebound, but he’s also a solid defender who has the abil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/naji-marshall-fitting-in-very-well-in-first-season-with-mavs/Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/naji-marshall-fitting-in-very-well-in-first-season-with-mavs/ The loss snapped the Mavs’ four-game winning streak and left them with a 9-8 record entering Monday night’s game in Atlanta. Miami, meanwhile, padded its record to 7-7.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavs with 27 points and six assists, P. J. Washington finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Naji Marshall had 20 points and five boards. Also f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/heat-rally-to-force-overtime-then-defeat-mavs-123-118/Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/heat-rally-to-force-overtime-then-defeat-mavs-123-118/ Besides the Mavs, the other teams currently owning a four-game winning streak are the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. But what separates what the Mavs have accomplished over the last four games as opposed to the Clippers, Celtics and Bucks is the average margin of victory.
So, how do the Mavs keep this train ro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-red-hot-mavs-hope-to-keep-the-winning-going-against-heat/Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-red-hot-mavs-hope-to-keep-the-winning-going-against-heat/ In other words, each member of the winning team in the 2024 Cup Nights games will receive a whopping $500,000. And the Mavs – who are still in the thick of the chase for the big money — are well aware of it.
With Friday’s 123-120 win over the Denver Nuggets, the Mavs are now 2-1 in the 2024 Cup Nights standings. That left the Mavs one game behind th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-very-much-alive-in-2024-cup-nights-tournament/Sun, 24 Nov 2024 01:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-very-much-alive-in-2024-cup-nights-tournament/ In other words, each member of the winning team in the 2024 Cup Nights games will receive a whopping $500,000. And the Mavs – who are still in the thick of the chase for the big money — are well aware of it.
With Friday’s 123-120 win over the Denver Nuggets, the Mavs are now 2-1 in the 2024 Cup Nights standings. That left the Mavs one game behind th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-are-very-much-alive-in-2024-cup-nights-tournament/Sun, 24 Nov 2024 01:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-are-very-much-alive-in-2024-cup-nights-tournament/ The victory was the fourth in a row for the Mavs, who increased their record to 9-7 overall and 2-1 in the 2024 Cup Nights games. The Nuggets dropped to 8-6 overall and 1-2 in the 2024 Cup Nights games.
Overall, the Mavs had seven players]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hold-on-to-win-wild-123-120-game-over-nuggets/Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hold-on-to-win-wild-123-120-game-over-nuggets/ The Mavs blew a 24-point second-half lead, then battled back and hung on for dear life in holding off the pesky Nuggets. In the process, the Mavs increased their record to 9-7 overall and 2-1 in the 2024 Cup Nights games, while Denver dropped to 8-6 over]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hold-on-for-wild-win-over-nuggets-123-120/Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hold-on-for-wild-win-over-nuggets-123-120/ As of now, the Buffaloes are all the rage in college football, ranked 16th in the nation with an impressive 8-2 record and are winners in their last four games. The buzz took on even more life Thursday when the No. 2 high school recruit in the country — quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis of Carrollton High School in Carrollton]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spencer-dinwiddie-very-excited-about-his-colorado-buffaloes/Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spencer-dinwiddie-very-excited-about-his-colorado-buffaloes/ As of now, the Buffaloes are all the rage in college football, ranked 16th in the nation with an impressive 8-2 record and winners of their last four games. The buzz took on even more life Thursday when the No. 2 high school recruit in the country — quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis of Carrollton, Ga. — announced that h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-fired-up-about-his-colorado-buffaloes/Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-fired-up-about-his-colorado-buffaloes/ And the word is out!
Hours before this year’s Mavs Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 20, dozens of cars began to line the street adjacent to the Buckner Humanitarian Aid Center.
With help from an extensive team of volunteers, 300 turkeys were distributed in just two hours.
In addition to donating the fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-and-kroger-serve-up-hope-at-turkey-giveaway/Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-and-kroger-serve-up-hope-at-turkey-giveaway/ That depth will be tested in a major way in the next week.
Luka Dončić had an MRI exam that revealed a sprain to his right wrist that he suffered in Tuesday’s win over New Orleans.
The superstar guard will be evaluated in a week, meaning that he will miss the three-game trip that begins Friday night in Denver and Wednesday’s home game against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.
“Injuries are part]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nuggets-preview-doni-out-for-three-game-trip/Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nuggets-preview-doni-out-for-three-game-trip/ Klay Thompson understands. He said earlier this season that he steers clear of social media because one night you’re the best shooter in history and the next night, you’re a bum.
And he’s been both already this season, if you are an online addict.
However, if four championships and a dozen years playing in this league have taught Thompson anything, it’s that you can&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/big-nights-approaching-thompson-can-feel-it/Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/big-nights-approaching-thompson-can-feel-it/ During several stages of a game, the Dallas Mavericks’ guard will be doling out assists, running the offense, playing solid defense and working inside for rebounds. Then, all of a sudden Irving will explode and drain a couple of three-pointers, fire in a couple of jump shots, or maneuver his way inside for a driving layup – with the use of his right or le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-kyrie-irving-doing-a-little-bit-of-everything/Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-kyrie-irving-doing-a-little-bit-of-everything/ At least, that’s what the record books reflect, with three former tournament champions going on to win state championships that same season.
“We started the Mavs Fall Classic high school tournament in 2018 through a great partnership with Frisco ISD,” said Brad Freeman, Senior Director of Mavs Academy. “And the amazing thing for us is that we’ve already established ourselves as the tournament that state champions come thr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/winning-big-mavs-fall-classic-unites-champions-on-and-off-the-court/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/winning-big-mavs-fall-classic-unites-champions-on-and-off-the-court/ The Mavs busted through the gate with a whopping 44 points in the first quarter and went on to walk all over the Pelicans, 132-91, before a sellout crowd of 20,077 at American Airlines Center. The victory increased the Mavs’ record to 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-trip-up-pelicans-in-blowout-fashion/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-trip-up-pelicans-in-blowout-fashion/ The Mavs busted through the gate with a whopping 44 points in the first quarter and went on to walk all over the Pelicans, 132-91, before a sellout crowd of 20,077 at American Airlines Center. The victory increased the Mavs’ record to 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-trip-up-pelicans-132-91-in-blowout-fashion/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-trip-up-pelicans-132-91-in-blowout-fashion/ The Mavs busted through the gate with a whopping 44 points in the first quarter and went on to walk all over the Pelicans, winning, 132-91, before a sellout crowd of 20,077 at American Airlines Center. The victory increased the Mavs’ record to 8-7 overall and 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-game-trip-up-pelicans-132-91-in-blowout-fashion/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-game-trip-up-pelicans-132-91-in-blowout-fashion/ Luka Dončić scored 26 points and the Mavs stormed out of the gate with 44 points in the first quarter en route to pounding the New Orleans Pelicans, 132-91, at American Airlines Center. It was the third win in a row for the Mavs, who improved to 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the 2024 Cup Nights games heading into a three-game road trip that starts Friday in Denver.
Bes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-game-trip-up-pelicans-132-91/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-win-third-straight-game-trip-up-pelicans-132-91/ New Orleans coach Willie Green should be so lucky.
One of his stars missing a game would be nothing more than a ripple in the ocean.
On Tuesday night, the Pelicans came to American Airlines Center with six of their top nine players, including franchise anchor Zion Williamson, on the sideline.
And Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injuries-force-tweaks-for-mavericks-wholesale-changes-for-pelicans/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/injuries-force-tweaks-for-mavericks-wholesale-changes-for-pelicans/ After beating San Antonio (110-93) at home on Saturday and following that up with a major win in Oklahoma City (121-119) on Sunday, the Mavs were able to square their won-loss record at 7-7.
The victory in Oklahoma City was particularly meaningful since the Thunder had the best record in the Western Con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-the-cup-game-against-new-orleans/Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-the-cup-game-against-new-orleans/ After beating San Antonio (110-93) at home on Saturday and following that up with a major win in Oklahoma City (121-119) on Sunday, the Mavs were able to square their won-loss record at 7-7.
The victory in Oklahoma City was particularly meaningful since the Thunder had the best record in the Western Con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-emirates-nba-cup-game-against-new-orleans/Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-emirates-nba-cup-game-against-new-orleans/ After beating San Antonio (110-93) at home on Saturday and following that up with a major win in Oklahoma City (121-119) on Sunday, the Mavs squared their record at 7-7.
The victory in Oklahoma City was particularly meaningful since the Thunder had the best record in the Western Conference and the secon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-cup-night-game-against-new-orleans/Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-cup-night-game-against-new-orleans/ After beating San Antonio (110-93) at home on Saturday and following that up with a major win in Oklahoma City (121-119) on Sunday, the Mavs were able to square their won-loss record at 7-7.
The victory in Oklahoma City was particularly meaningful since the Thunder had the best record in the Western Con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-a-cup-night-game-against-new-orleans/Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-a-cup-night-game-against-new-orleans/ As in, head and shoulders above the Thunder.
They exploited an obvious height advantage as the Thunder didn’t have centers Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams. They started five players 6-6 or shorter.
Tall dominated small.
The Mavericks pushed around the Thunder, who had done a good job coping with their undersized situation with two vict]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/quality-game-plan-executed-well-fueled-win-over-thunder/Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/quality-game-plan-executed-well-fueled-win-over-thunder/ They could have crushed all comers in a 6-7 and under league.
But they were going against the Mavericks, who fielded a more traditional lineup, even if it was without Luka Dončić, who was out with a right knee contusion.
Even missing their No. 1 player, the Mavericks could still fall back on the old NBA truism that, someti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-were-bigger-better-against-thunder-in-121-119-win/Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-were-bigger-better-against-thunder-in-121-119-win/ They could have crushed all comers in a 6-7 and under league.
But they were going against the Mavericks, who fielded a more traditional lineup, even if it was without Luka Dončić was out with a right knee contusion.
Without him, the Mavericks could still fall back on the old NBA truism that, sometimes, size still matters.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-use-bigger-is-better-theory-to-nudge-thunder/Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-use-bigger-is-better-theory-to-nudge-thunder/ The superstar point guard sat out against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but not simply for health maintenance purposes on the second night of back-to-back games.
“It pertains to his right knee contusion so we’ll see how he feels today, how he feels tomorrow and hopefully he can go on Tuesday,” coach Jason Kidd said.
Dončić through the first 13 games average]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-play-without-doni-for-first-time-this-season/Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-play-without-doni-for-first-time-this-season/ The duo combined for 29 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks against the Spurs. The other top-level production games from Gafford and Lively this season came when they combined for 29 points and 19 rebounds on Nov. 3 against Orlando, 27 points, 14 rebounds and one blocked shot last Tuesday against]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-gafford-lively-piled-up-the-productivity-against-spurs/Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-gafford-lively-piled-up-the-productivity-against-spurs/ The duo combined for 29 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks against the Spurs. The other top-level production games from Gafford and Lively this season came when they combined for 29 points and 19 rebounds on Nov. 3 against Orlando, 27 points, 14 rebounds and one blocked shot last Tu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-gafford-lively-combined-for-very-productive-game-against-spurs/Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-gafford-lively-combined-for-very-productive-game-against-spurs/ The Mavericks, who bounced the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games in the second round of the playoffs last spring, will hook up with them again on Sunday evening for a meeting that might not bear much resemblance to what we saw in May.
Injuries have ravaged OKC early in the season, although that hasn’t stopped them from rolling to a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-stakes-lower-but-playoff-rematch-is-enticing/Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-stakes-lower-but-playoff-rematch-is-enticing/ The Dallas Mavericks’ center came off the bench and poured in a season-high 22 points on 9-of-10 shots in leading his team to a 110-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The 22 points are the most by any member of the Mavs off the bench this season, and helped the Mavs break a four-game losing streak.
And the dominance in the middle from Gafford was at the forefront]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-poured-in-a-season-high-22-points-off-the-bench/Sun, 17 Nov 2024 06:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-poured-in-a-season-high-22-points-off-the-bench/ In showing up and handling their business, the Mavs used a massive surge in the third quarter to improve to 6-7 on the season, while th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-used-third-quarter-surge-to-bounce-spurs-110-93/Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-used-third-quarter-surge-to-bounce-spurs-110-93/ In showing up and handling their business, the Mavs used a massive surge in the third quarter to improve to 6-7 on the season, while the Spurs fell]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-third-quarter-surge-bounces-spurs-110-93/Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-third-quarter-surge-bounces-spurs-110-93/ But this year opponents have made an extremely conscious effort to pack the paint and limit the amount of lob dunks the Mavs are accustomed to converting. That means guards Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, Jaden Hardy, Spencer Dinwiddie, etc., must alter their approach when it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-spurs-hoping-to-snap-four-game-losing-streak/Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-host-spurs-hoping-to-snap-four-game-losing-streak/ It wouldn’t be a Mavericks’ season without some turbulence in the first month or two. They’ve made a habit out of muddling along until things start humming. And when they clear the choppy times, the food tastes better, the beer’s colder and every day is sunny.
So it’s nothing they haven’t been through before. They are 5-7 and riding a four-game losing streak. They went 0-3 on t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hope-amid-the-slump-is-top-takeaway-from-mavs-lost-road-trip/Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hope-amid-the-slump-is-top-takeaway-from-mavs-lost-road-trip/ For the third time in three games on this trip, the verdict came down to the final seconds and for the third time, the Mavericks came up short.
Utah’s Jordan Clarkson found John Collins with a bullet pass in the paint and the resulting dunk provided the Jazz the lead with 6.4 seconds left and they held on for a 115-113 victory Thursday night at the Delta Center.
The Mavericks had trailed by 14 points entering]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-gut-punched-again-in-tight-finish-against-jazz/Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-gut-punched-again-in-tight-finish-against-jazz/ First, Kyrie Irving became the latest addition to the injured list, sitting out against the Utah Jazz with a right shoulder strain. That elevated Quentin Grimes into the starting lineup.
Coach Jason Kidd also wanted to switch things up with his big men, so Dereck Lively II and Maxi Kleber, who made his return after nine games on the shelf with a right hamstring strain, st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-absence-not-the-only-lineup-change-for-mavericks/Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-absence-not-the-only-lineup-change-for-mavericks/ Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area was a glorious, memorable night, except for the outcome of the game.
So now, it’s time to turn the page and figure out how to fix what ails the Mavericks.
And, really, it’s not that hard, despite what their 5-6 record and three-game losing streak would suggest.
At times like this, fans need some reassurance. And we’re here for you.
Luka Donči]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-time-to-move-on-salvage-this-three-game-trip/Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-time-to-move-on-salvage-this-three-game-trip/ This is like a flashback, and not a good one, to the end of the 2022-23 season, when Kyrie Irving was brand new to the organization and the Mavericks couldn’t were like an engine with no oil at crunch time.
They couldn’t win close games.
Last season, they were among the best in the NBA at closing out games.
And they very likely w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-takeaways-late-game-woes-costly-curry-still-tough/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-takeaways-late-game-woes-costly-curry-still-tough/ With the TV crew and cameras at bay, Blocker sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/american-idol-finalist-debuts-song-during-mavs-halftime/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/american-idol-finalist-debuts-song-during-mavs-halftime/ But he wasn’t going to let that dampen the joyous night he had in his return to the Bay Area, where fans clearly still think Thompson is one of their own.
If you were looking for a teardrop or thinking that Thompson would be overwhelmed by the emotions, you’d have been wrong. He didn’t spend a lot of time or energy wonderi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-fans-pay-tribute-during-awesome-night-for-thompson/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-fans-pay-tribute-during-awesome-night-for-thompson/ The night started with Golden State Warriors employees lining the hallway as Thompson made the walk from the team bus to the visitor’s locker room for the first time.
It ended with Steph Curry reminding everyone who the Alpha dog was when they were the Splash Brothers.
Curry uncorked a game-clinching three-pointer with 26.4 seconds left as part of his 37 points]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/currys-grand-showing-ruins-thompsons-return-to-bay-area/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/currys-grand-showing-ruins-thompsons-return-to-bay-area/ The night may have started with several hundred Golden State Warriors employees lining the hallway as Thompson made the walk from the team bus to the visitor’s locker room for the first time.
The night ended with Steph Curry reminding everyone that his Alpha dog status when they were the Splash Brothers remains intact.
Curry uncorked a game-clinching thr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-sizzles-late-sends-mavericks-to-third-consecutive-loss/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-sizzles-late-sends-mavericks-to-third-consecutive-loss/ The night started with several hundred Golden State Warriors employees lining the hallway as Thompson made the walk from the team bus to the visitor’s locker room for the first time.
It ended with Steph Curry reminding everyone who the Alpha dog was when they were the Splash Brothers.
Curry uncorked a game-clinching three-pointer with 26.4 seconds left a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-sizzles-late-ruins-thompsons-return-to-bay-area/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/curry-sizzles-late-ruins-thompsons-return-to-bay-area/ Interest in the tournament is growing among the players and while all of the spotlight will be on Klay Thompson’s return to Chase Center tonight, the fact that this is a cup game puts a bit more emphasis on it.
“We’re getting used to it as professionals, as crazy as that sounds,” Kyrie Irvin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/questions-about-the-emirates-nba-cup-we-got-you-covered/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/questions-about-the-emirates-nba-cup-we-got-you-covered/ Kyrie Irving can.
While a different set of circumstances were in play for Irving when he made his first appearance in Cleveland, one thing will not change for Thompson, Irving said.
“It’s emotionally draining,” Irving said, “because you’re trying to anticipate wha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-irvings-been-there-knows-whats-in-store-for-klay/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-irvings-been-there-knows-whats-in-store-for-klay/ Kyrie Irving can.
While a different set of circumstances were in play for Irving when he made his first appearance in Cleveland, one thing will not change for Thompson, Irving said.
“It’s emotionally draining,” Irving said, “because you’re trying to anticipate wha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-irving-has-been-there-knows-itll-be-emotional-for-klay/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-irving-has-been-there-knows-itll-be-emotional-for-klay/ Talking to him about his first visit against Golden State at Chase Center, the Mavericks’ sharpshooter speaks more like he’s a bit embarrassed by all the hoopla and love that is fixing to be showered on him.
“It’ll be good to see people that you (bonded) with obviously,” Thompson said. “But to me, it’s just another regular season game in No]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-tries-to-stay-calm-ahead-of-emotional-return-to-bay-area/Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-tries-to-stay-calm-ahead-of-emotional-return-to-bay-area/ He hit six of eight three-pointers, four of them in the fourth quarter, and put the Mavericks in position to win a game at an arena where victories are hard to come by.
When the Mavericks walked out with a 122-120 loss, Irving looked only in the mirror in analyzing what went wrong.
“I got to be better in the fourth quarter,” he said. “The past few fourth quarters, I’ve turned the ball]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-competitive-spirit-top-our-takeaways-from-loss-to-nuggets/Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-competitive-spirit-top-our-takeaways-from-loss-to-nuggets/ That’s what makes games like Sunday’s so much fun. It’s a reminder that it’s not all about high-flyers and dunk shows. Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokic are dribbling, passing, ground-bound proof.
The two Europeans, one who owns three MVP trophies and the other who has his sights set on winning his first in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-doni-jokic-are-below-the-rim-dazzlers/Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-doni-jokic-are-below-the-rim-dazzlers/ Jokic had 37 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists befuddled the Mavericks, who also got a huge showing from Kyrie Irving with a season-best 43 points, including four key three-pointers in the fourth quarter to keep the Mavericks’ hopes alive.
The Mavericks fell to 5-5 and lost consecutive games]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jokic-outduels-irving-nuggets-nick-mavericks-122-120/Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jokic-outduels-irving-nuggets-nick-mavericks-122-120/ The disappointing nine-day stay in Dallas included very little home cooking and even less momentum to carry with them as they head to Denver for Sunday night’s match, which will be the finale of the Nuggets’ five-game home stand.
They are 4-0 so far, which might make the Mavericks a bit envious.
And the challenge for the Mavericks to start a three-game trip against one of the NBA&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-nuggets-preview-injuries-mount-as-road-stretch-begins/Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-nuggets-preview-injuries-mount-as-road-stretch-begins/ Starting in place of the injured P. J. Washington, Marshall tallied 18 points and collected five rebounds during the  heartbreaking 114-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns, which was decided when Jusuf Nurkic converted a free throw with just 0.8 seconds remaining. Marshall was 7-of-12 from the field, including 2-of-6 from beyond the three-point arc, in 29 workmanlike  minutes.
“He was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-naji-marshall-stepped-up-big-time-during-loss-to-suns/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-naji-marshall-stepped-up-big-time-during-loss-to-suns/ Royce O’Neale missed a floater in the lane with the score tied at 113, and Nurkic grabbed the offensive rebound and was subsequently fouled by Daniel Gafford, who fouled out on the play. The referees went to the replay monitor to see if the foul by Gafford occurr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-edge-mavs-114-113-on-late-free-throw-by-nurkic/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/suns-edge-mavs-114-113-on-late-free-throw-by-nurkic/ Kidd was very upset with his team’s slow start, extremely upset that his bench was a no-show in terms of making a meaningful contribution, and highly upset that he keeps having to make the same speech to his team over and over again, and it just doesn’t seem to be getting through.
In other words, Kidd is at his wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-very-angry-after-suns-edge-mavs-114-113-on-late-free-throw-by-nurkic/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-very-angry-after-suns-edge-mavs-114-113-on-late-free-throw-by-nurkic/ Kidd was very upset with his team’s slow start, extremely upset that his bench was a no-show in terms of making a meaningful contribution, and highly upset that he keeps having to make the same speech to his team over and over again, and it just doesn’t seem to be getting through.
In other words, Kidd is at his wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-angry-after-suns-edge-mavs-114-113-on-late-free-throw-by-nurkic/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-angry-after-suns-edge-mavs-114-113-on-late-free-throw-by-nurkic/ His noggin has been elbowed, slapped, head-butted and just about everything else.
“He’s not afraid to get hit in the head,” coach Jason Kidd said Friday. “He’s not afraid of the physicality.”
And he’s also not afraid of any role the Mavericks might need from him. He’ll embrace them all, which has been impor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/powell-fills-in-admirably-again-during-rash-of-injuries/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/powell-fills-in-admirably-again-during-rash-of-injuries/ His noggin has been elbowed, slapped, head-butted and just about everything else.
“He’s not afraid to get hit in the head,” coach Jason Kidd said Friday. “He’s not afraid of the physicality.”
And he’s also not afraid of any role the Mavericks might need from him. He’ll embrace them all, which has been impor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/powell-filling-in-admirably-during-rash-of-injuries/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/powell-filling-in-admirably-during-rash-of-injuries/ Mavs legend Devin Harris joined men and women from the 301st Fighter Wing Joint Reserve to pack meals for community members facing food insecurity and homelessness and penned holiday letters for active-duty military members.
Major Paul McFarland, Area Commander for the Salvation Army of North Texas, says over 100]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-and-kroger-unite-to-support-veterans/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-and-kroger-unite-to-support-veterans/ Durant is seventh in the NBA in scoring at 27.8 points per game, and he’s also shooting a robust 55.1 percent from the field and at a very solid 42 percent clip from behind the three-point stripe. In other words, he’s flat-out balling.
“I think KD is playing extremely well,” Mavs co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-slowing-durant-is-the-goal-for-mavs-against-suns/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 02:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-slowing-durant-is-the-goal-for-mavs-against-suns/ It was easy breezy, and the results had the Mavs recording a season-high 33 assists during their 119-99 stampede of the Bulls.
“I thought the group did a great job early with multiple guys touching it,” coach Jason Kidd said following Thursday’s practice session. “When you talk about Luka (Dončić]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-had-season-high-assist-numbers-in-victory-over-bulls/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-had-season-high-assist-numbers-in-victory-over-bulls/ It was easy breezy, and the results had the Mavs recording a season-high 33 assists during their 119-99 stampede of the Bulls.
“I thought the group did a great job early with multiple guys touching it,” coach Jason Kidd said following Thursday’s practice session. “When you talk about Luka (Dončić]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-show-off-their-brand-of-beautiful-basketball/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-show-off-their-brand-of-beautiful-basketball/ Mavericks’ coach Jason Kidd has known this for years. But getting the point across to players is not always an easy sell.
To wit, the Mavericks passed out 33 assists on Wednesday in the 119-99 victory over Chicago at American Airlines Center. That season best followed a 29-assist game against Indiana, which was the highest total in the first eight ga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-bulls-takeaways-they-like-to-move-it-move-it-move-it/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-bulls-takeaways-they-like-to-move-it-move-it-move-it/ “They’re playing really good basketball and they’re very, very talented and gifted, and then obviously with (Luka) Dončić and Kyrie (Irving) out there it really makes it very, very difficult, because not only can those guys really score at an elite level, they’re also very, very willing passers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-praises-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-praises-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/ “They’re playing really good basketball and they’re very, very talented and gifted, and then obviously with (Luka) Dončić and Kyrie (Irving) out there it really makes it very, very difficult, because not only can those guys really score at an elite level, they’re also very]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-praised-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-praised-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/ “They’re playing really good basketball and they’re very, very talented and gifted, and then obviously with (Luka) Dončić and Kyrie (Irving) out there it really makes it very, very difficult, because not only can those guys really score at an elite level, they’re also very, very willing passers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-praise-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-praise-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/ “They’re playing really good basketball and they’re very, very talented and gifted, and then obviously with (Luka) Dončić and Kyrie (Irving) out there it really makes it very, very difficult, because not only can those guys really score at an elite level, they’re also very]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-credits-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/billy-donovan-credits-mavs-for-acquiring-klay-thompson/ Didn’t apply Wednesday night at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks kept checking all their rear-views and the Chicago Bulls just kept getting smaller and smaller, finally disappearing in the dust left behind by Luka Dončić and friends.
The Mavericks lapped the Chicago Bulls 119-99 to move to 5-3 overall and 2-2 on this home stand that ends Friday against Phoenix. Donči&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-blow-by-bulls-119-99/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-blow-by-bulls-119-99/ Part one of the free three-part course was held last Saturday at the Mavericks’ headquarters and coincided with Mark Cuban AI Bootcamps around the U.S. The remaining sessions will take place over the next two Saturdays.
With Artificial Intelligence becoming more widely accessible, this course offers tech-interested students from vary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-and-mark-cuban-foundation-ignite-ai-passion-in-local-high-school-students/Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-and-mark-cuban-foundation-ignite-ai-passion-in-local-high-school-students/ Especially at home.
The Mavericks are 4-3 this season, which is lukewarm. But they haven’t lost two games in a row, a habit they hope to continue Wednesday night when the Chicago Bulls visit American Airlines Center.
Already in the first two weeks of the season, the Mavericks have had two good bounce-back victories. They lost the opener of this fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-bulls-preview-avoiding-skids-is-a-trend-worth-embracing/Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-bulls-preview-avoiding-skids-is-a-trend-worth-embracing/ The five-year veteran forward scored a season-high 20 points. He also collected five rebounds and distributed a season-high six assists.
“I was just getting more and more comfortable,” said Marshall, who was on the court for a season-high 34 minutes. “Guys put me in the right position to be at my best. I was playing with energy.”
The scoring total]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-naji-marshall-gave-mavs-a-major-spark-off-the-bench/Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-naji-marshall-gave-mavs-a-major-spark-off-the-bench/ Kidd turned into a prophet as too many times after the Mavs scored, within a few seconds the Pacers had darted down the court at a breakneck pace and countered with a basket of their own. The results netted Indiana a hard-fought 134-127 triumph over the Mavs in front of an American Airlines Center se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/turners-30-point-homecoming-leads-pacers-by-mavs-134-127/Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/turners-30-point-homecoming-leads-pacers-by-mavs-134-127/ Kidd turned into a prophet as too many times after the Mavs scored a basket, within a few seconds the Pacers had darted down the court at a breakneck pace and countered with a basket of their own. The end results netted Indiana a hard-fought 134-127 triumph over the Mavs in front of an American A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/turner-returned-home-to-pop-in-30-points-as-pacers-raced-by-mavs-134-127/Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/turner-returned-home-to-pop-in-30-points-as-pacers-raced-by-mavs-134-127/ The loss dropped the Mavs to 4-3, while the Pacers improved to 3-4.
Luka Dončić led the Mavs with 34 points, seven rebounds and 15 assists, Kyrie Irving finished with 27 points and five boards, and Naji Marshall came off the bench to pour in 20 points on 8-of-9 shots. Also for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/turner-popped-in-30-points-as-pacers-raced-by-mavs-134-127/Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/turner-popped-in-30-points-as-pacers-raced-by-mavs-134-127/ Sure, that was impressive.
But more jaw-dropping – or maybe jaw-clenching? – was that Carlisle got Mark Cuban to agree to a gag order. It was self-imposed, sort of. But certainly it had Carlisle’s blessing.The outspoken owner of the Mavericks at the time stopped holding court with media members during]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-mavs-coach-carlisle-has-no-good-answer-for-luka/Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-mavs-coach-carlisle-has-no-good-answer-for-luka/ And yes, without him, it probably would have been a different sort of game than the 108-85 laugher the Mavericks enjoyed.
But no, he wasn’t alone on an island against the Magic. He had a couple of major helpers in Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall. And the Mavericks discovered new ways to execute one of their favorite plays.
Those are among the top take]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/marshall-lob-variant-highlight-luka-fueled-blowout-of-magic/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/marshall-lob-variant-highlight-luka-fueled-blowout-of-magic/ Gafford finished with a season-high 18 points and a season-high tying eight rebounds in just 20 minutes. Lively came off the bench and contributed 11 points and a season-high tying 11 rebounds in 20 minutes.
This after the pair combined for just 12 points and six rebounds i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-gafford-lively-look-to-build-on-solid-performance/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-gafford-lively-look-to-build-on-solid-performance/ Gafford started the game against the Magic and finished with a season-high 18 points and a season-high tying eight rebounds in just 20 minutes. Lively came off the bench and contributed 11 points and a season-high trying 11 rebounds in 20 minutes.
All of this came one]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-gafford-lively-bounce-back-with-solid-performance/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-gafford-lively-bounce-back-with-solid-performance/ At the time, Carter was the superstar of all superstars for the Toronto Raptors. And he was dazzling the home team with an array of unimaginable dunks and a basket full of high-wire acts that defied gravity.
“I don’t even know how to describe it in words in terms of what kind of a legend he was in the city (of Toronto) or is in the city,” said Powell, who plays for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-mavs-player-vince-carter-has-his-no-15-jersey-retired-by-the-toronto-raptors/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-mavs-player-vince-carter-has-his-no-15-jersey-retired-by-the-toronto-raptors/ At the time, Carter was the superstar of all superstars for the Toronto Raptors. And he was dazzling the home fans with an array of unimaginable dunks and a basket full of high-wire acts that seemed to defy gravity.
“I don’t even know how to describe it in words in terms of what kind of a legend he was in the city (of Toronto) or is in the city,” said Powell, the M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-maverick-vince-carters-jersey-retired-by-the-toronto-raptors/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-maverick-vince-carters-jersey-retired-by-the-toronto-raptors/ At the time, Carter was the superstar of all superstars for the Toronto Raptors. And he was dazzling the home fans with an array of unimaginable dunks and a basket full of high-wire acts that defied gravity.
“I don’t even know how to describe it in words in terms of what kind of a legend he was in the city (of Toronto) or is in the city,” said Powell, the Mavericks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-maverick-vince-carter-has-his-no-15-jersey-retired-by-the-toronto-raptors/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-maverick-vince-carter-has-his-no-15-jersey-retired-by-the-toronto-raptors/ It was Jan. 8, 2011, and Jason Kidd has gone from point guard to coach since then.
So it’s been the equivalent of an NBA generation that the Mavericks have dominated Orlando and the streak continued Sunday night as they took charge early and strolled to a 108-85 victory over the shorthanded and road-weary Magic, who are on a five-game trip and playing without their best]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-strong-early-as-mavericks-bury-magic/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-strong-early-as-mavericks-bury-magic/ That’s one of the best words to describe the NBA. The Orlando Magic, who will visit American Airlines Center Sunday (6:30 p.m. tipoff) are the latest example of just how unpredictable, and cruel, the league can be.
Jamahl Mosley’s team started the season 3-1 and had one of the brightest young stars in the league playing at a superior level in Paolo Banchero. He was coming off a 50-point showing in a 119-115 victory over Indiana. He missed a triple-double by one assist in tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-magic-preview-injuries-can-change-the-picture-in-a-hurry/Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-magic-preview-injuries-can-change-the-picture-in-a-hurry/ He’s been a 15th man fighting for a roster spot.
He’s been a rotation player.
He’s been the No. 2 option and been asked to score a lot of points.
That last job description wasn’t part of the job description when he rejoined the Mavericks in the offseason. But pretty much everything else?
Yep, Dinwiddie has been asked to do it and is perfectly capable.
“To be honest, we’r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/versatile-dinwiddie-knows-roles-can-change-but-he-can-handle-it/Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/versatile-dinwiddie-knows-roles-can-change-but-he-can-handle-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-pro-sports-as-in-the-us-political-support-is-divided/Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-pro-sports-as-in-the-us-political-support-is-divided/ Instead of the rap music that’s often being played, the Mavs’ practice facility was filled with the calm effects of gospel music. Some of the tunes included Said He Would be With Me by Isaiah D. Thomas & Elements of Praise, By Myself by Deon Kipping, and Run Away by The Walls Group.
So, why the change in tunes?
“You can’t jus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-changed-tunes-hoping-to-reduce-number-of-fouls/Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-changed-tunes-hoping-to-reduce-number-of-fouls/ Instead of the rap music that’s often played, the Mavs’ practice facility was filled with the calm effects of gospel music. Some of the tunes included Said He Would be With Me by Isaiah D. Thomas & Elements of Praise, By Myself by Deon Kipping, and Run Away by The Walls Group.
So, why the change in tunes?
“You can’t just beat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-change-tunes-hoping-to-reduce-number-of-fouls/Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-change-tunes-hoping-to-reduce-number-of-fouls/ But coach Jason Kidd wasn’t about to let the five-time All-Star shoulder all the blame in a loss that dropped the Mavs to 3-2.
“It’s not just him, it’s a we,” Kidd said. “He’s one of our leaders and he’s taking responsibility, but I think we have to be better overall.
“We’re getti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-mavs-hoping-to-start-shooting-better/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-mavs-hoping-to-start-shooting-better/ Unfortunately for the Mavs, for most of the night this game was anything but a thriller.
The Rockets got way too many easy baskets and too many offensive rebounds, then held off a furious rally by the Mavs before getting out of American Airlines Center with a 108-102 victory.
This was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/slow-start-costly-in-mavs-108-102-loss-to-rockets/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/slow-start-costly-in-mavs-108-102-loss-to-rockets/ Unfortunately for the Mavs, for most of the night the game itself must have felt like a nightmare.
The Rockets got too many easy opportunity baskets and too many offensive rebounds, then held off a furious rally by the Mavs before getting out of American Airlines Center with a 108-1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/slow-start-cost-mavs-during-108-102-loss-to-rockets/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/slow-start-cost-mavs-during-108-102-loss-to-rockets/ Through the first four games, the Mavericks had four players who could stake a claim for being their most important player off the bench in at least one of those games.
Dereck Lively II has been the most consistent producer in a reserve role. But Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes also h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/sixth-men-sputter-against-rockets-thompson-passes-2500-triples/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/sixth-men-sputter-against-rockets-thompson-passes-2500-triples/ Before the Mavs’ home opener one week ago, the team unveiled the all-new Chime Lane, offering an enhanced experience for Chime members. 
Chime, the team’s official Jersey Patch sponsor since 2020 and involved supporter of Mavs community initiatives, recently extended their sponsorship to connect with MFFLs like never before.
“We were pretty]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-chime-lane-elevates-mavs-game-day-experience/Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-chime-lane-elevates-mavs-game-day-experience/ It happened again Tuesday night on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves as clutch baskets by Dončić and Irving rescued the Mavs and enabled them to walk away with a 120-114 victory.
First, a 24-foot three-point bomb by Irving put the Mavs ahead of the Timberwolves, 112-107, with 2:3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-have-a-pair-of-big-time-closers-in-doni-irving/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-have-a-pair-of-big-time-closers-in-doni-irving/ The crux of those messages?
“Go get it,” Kidd said.
In the Mavericks’ first four games, Lively has gotten it. He’s had nine or more rebounds in three of the four and been responsible for a bi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/monster-lively-irving-among-top-highlights-in-win-over-wolves/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/monster-lively-irving-among-top-highlights-in-win-over-wolves/ Dončić came down after a move in the paint and clutched the back of his right leg, quickly asking to be removed from the game. It appeared he was kneed in the back of the leg by Jaden McDaniels.
As he limped to the locker room with 1:10 left in the first half of the 120-114]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/it-got-a-little-scary-doni-says-of-leg-injury/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/it-got-a-little-scary-doni-says-of-leg-injury/ The atmosphere Tuesday night was different.
The result was not.
The Mavericks overcame a scary moment with Luka Dončić late in the first half, then asserted their will to grind out a 120-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.
Dončić, despite a leg issue that sent him to the locker room late in the firs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-survive-wolves-in-rematch-of-conference-finals/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-survive-wolves-in-rematch-of-conference-finals/ The atmosphere Tuesday night was much different.
The result was not.
The Mavericks overcame a scary moment with Luka Dončić late in the first half, then asserted their will to grind out a 120-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.
Dončić, despite a leg issue that sent him to the locker room late in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-survive-wolves-and-lukas-scary-moment/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-survive-wolves-and-lukas-scary-moment/ But, this October, the Dallas Mavericks and ShiftKey teamed up to ensure the kids, families, and care teams got a taste of the Halloween spirit.
Mascot Champ, the ManiAACs and D-Town Crew led the spirit squad as they visited patient rooms with buckets of Halloween treats, Mavs swag, and goody bags]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavs-bring-halloween-spirit-to-childrens-health/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavs-bring-halloween-spirit-to-childrens-health/ Not only is the Dallas Mavericks’ second-year center a major threat with the lob dunk. But over the offseason, Lively added the jump hook shot to his vastly improving arsenal.
The addition – on full display during Monday’s game against the Utah Jazz — will make Lively even more difficult to defend.
“I’ve been working on that a lot this summer and just being more consistent,” he sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-lively-has-added-a-new-wrinkle-to-his-vastly-improved-game/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaway-lively-has-added-a-new-wrinkle-to-his-vastly-improved-game/ Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks tumbled to the floor after he was jogging on the right side of the basket on Utah’s end of the court. No one touched Hendricks as he tripped over himself and landed with his right leg bent sideways, and wound up suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle.
As fans looked on in horror]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazz-forward-taylor-hendricks-suffers-horrific-injury/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazz-forward-taylor-hendricks-suffers-horrific-injury/ But the Mavericks don’t need any haunted-house props. They have a chance to put an October scare into the Minnesota Timberwolves and the entire NBA all on their own if they can take care of business on Tuesday night.
It’s the first rematch with the Wolves since the Mavericks saw them – and beat them in five games – in the Western Conference f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wolves-preview-first-look-at-new-team-for-julius-randle/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wolves-preview-first-look-at-new-team-for-julius-randle/ Not only that, the Mavs also know they have several role players who are talented enough to carry the load.
Such was the case Monday night against the Utah Jazz when Luka Dončić had an off-night shooting the ball. But Kyrie Irving stepped in with 23 points and Klay Thompson tallied 18 as the Mavs held off the pesky Jazz,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-paces-balanced-attack-as-mavs-upend-jazz-110-102/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-paces-balanced-attack-as-mavs-upend-jazz-110-102/ After losing Saturday night in Phoenix by 12 points, the Mavs wanted to make sure they got back on track before hitting the road and playing Tuesday night in Minnesota. And with the triumph over the Jazz, the Mavs were able to pad their record to 2-1, while the Jazz remained winless at 0-3.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavs with 23]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-led-balanced-scoring-as-mavs-upend-jazz-110-102/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-led-balanced-scoring-as-mavs-upend-jazz-110-102/ The Suns’ center scored 18 points, grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds, was 7-of-12 from the field, and played a lot of bully-ball at the Mavs’ expense.
“Yeah, he was aggressive,” coach Jason Kidd said. “We talked about it. We had to box him out.
“He got (three) offensive rebound]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-nurkic-was-a-big-difference-maker-for-the-suns/Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-nurkic-was-a-big-difference-maker-for-the-suns/ The Suns’ center scored 18 points, grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds, was 7-of-12 from the field, and played a lot of bully-ball at the Mavs’ expense.
“Yeah, he was aggressive,” coach Jason Kidd said. “We talked about it. We had to box him out.
“He got (three) offensive rebound]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-nurkic-was-a-big-difference-maker-for-suns/Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-nurkic-was-a-big-difference-maker-for-suns/ Bad teams are trying to get mediocre. Mediocre teams are trying to get good. Good teams, great. Great teams want to be champions.
But it doesn’t always work out, even when teams make good decisions.
The Utah Jazz have fallen into a tough situation in spite of doing a lot of things right.
They invade American Airlines Center on Monday night and the team the Mavericks will see brings an 0-2 record into the 7:30 p.m. game. Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-even-smart-moves-dont-always-work-out-well/Mon, 28 Oct 2024 02:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-even-smart-moves-dont-always-work-out-well/ “We feed off of that,” Hardy told Mavs.com. “We just stick together. It’s a brotherhood at the end of the day, so we’re just going to ride for each other and be there for each other.
“I feel like when we do that, we can go anywhere.”
Last year when the Mavs didn’t have homecourt advantage in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-mavs-arent-fazed-by-critics/Sun, 27 Oct 2024 07:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-mavs-arent-fazed-by-critics/ The Mavs are now 1-1 on the season and will host the Utah Jazz on Monday at American Airlines Center, while the Suns improved to 2-1.
The Mavs never could get a firm grip on this game as they looked out of sync too many times, and committed 28 fouls as the Suns converte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/durant-scores-31-as-suns-roll-by-mavs-114-102/Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/durant-scores-31-as-suns-roll-by-mavs-114-102/ In the Suns’ home opener, Kevin Durant scored 30 points and Devin Booker added 21 points as the Mavs improved to 2-1 after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Meanwhile, the Mavs are now 1-1 on the season and will host the Utah Jazz on Monday at American Airlines Center.
The Ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/durant-scores-31-as-suns-roll-by-foul-plagued-mavs-114-102/Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/durant-scores-31-as-suns-roll-by-foul-plagued-mavs-114-102/ In the Mavs’ 120-109 win over the Spurs on Thursday, Lively came off the bench to contribute 15 points, a game-high 11 rebounds and a career-high tying six assists. On the flip side, Wembanyama struggled and finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and was a frosty 5-of-18 from the floor.
During the Maveric]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-lively-hopes-to-build-on-solid-game-against-wembanyama/Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-lively-hopes-to-build-on-solid-game-against-wembanyama/ In the Mavs’ 120-109 win over the Spurs on Thursday, Lively came off the bench to contribute 15 points, a game-high 11 rebounds and a career-high tying six assists. On the flip side, Wembanyama struggled and finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and was a frosty 5-of-18 from the floor.
During t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-lively-hope-to-continue-prospering-after-solid-game-against-wembanyama/Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-lively-hope-to-continue-prospering-after-solid-game-against-wembanyama/ It means something not just because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month but because they have each experienced the profound impact of a cancer diagnosis leading to the tragic loss of their mothers.
Through the immense hardship, however, both Lively and Powell have acted as passionate advocates for cancer awareness.
This October, the Maveric]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-amp-dwight-powell-empower-next-generation-to-fight-cancer/Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-amp-dwight-powell-empower-next-generation-to-fight-cancer/ Now, he’s doubly blessed to play with Luka Dončić, who may someday pass Steph Curry in the conversation about the NBA’s greatest players ever.
And for Thompson, the season opener on Thursday was more of an eye-opening moment than he could have imagined.
“It was great to be out there with Luka,” he said. “What an incredible talen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-on-doni-defying-logic-tops-mavs-spurs-takeaways/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-on-doni-defying-logic-tops-mavs-spurs-takeaways/ The revolutionary broadcast strategy will air all non-nationally televised games free over-the-air on TEGNA’s KFAA 29 in the DFW Metroplex, with select games simulcast on WFAA 8. 
Additionally, the team announced a direct-to-consumer streaming service, MavsTV Stream, which will allow fans to watch games through the NBA’s ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/legendary-broadcaster-mark-followill-talks-mavstv-its-a-game-changer/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/legendary-broadcaster-mark-followill-talks-mavstv-its-a-game-changer/ The two centers combined for 24 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists and two steals as the Mavs upended the San Antonio Spurs, 120-109, at American Airlines Center. It was the same one-two punch the Mavs received from Lively and Gafford last season during their magnificent run to the NBA Finals.
“When you talk about the two – Gaff and D-Live &nd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-still-going-strong-as-tag-team-event/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-still-going-strong-as-tag-team-event/ The two centers combined for 24 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists and two steals as the Mavs upended the San Antonio Spurs, 120-109, at American Airlines Center. It was the type on one-punch the Mavs received from Lively and Gafford last season during their magnificent run to the NBA Finals.
“When you just talk about the two – Gaff and D-Live]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-picked-up-where-they-left-off-last-season/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-picked-up-where-they-left-off-last-season/ With a side of sizzling bacon called Klay Thompson.
The power threesome of Thompson, Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving combined for 65 points to lead the Mavericks to a 120-109 season-opening win over the San Antonio Spurs Thursday at American Airlines Center.
Thompson knocked in six three-pointers, the most ever for a Maverick in their debut for the franchise.
He finished with 22 points and the Mavericks got plenty of pu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/power-trio-leads-mavericks-to-season-opening-win-over-spurs/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/power-trio-leads-mavericks-to-season-opening-win-over-spurs/ With a side of sizzling bacon called Klay Thompson.
The power threesome of Thompson, Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving combined for 65 points to lead the Mavericks to a 120-109 season-opening win over the San Antonio Spurs Thursday at American Airlines Center.
Thompson knocked in six three-pointers, the most ever for a Maverick in their debut for the franchise.
He finished with 22 points and the Mavericks got plenty of pu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-power-threesome-leads-season-opening-win-over-spurs/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-power-threesome-leads-season-opening-win-over-spurs/ Their defense.
Forcing turnovers on three consecutive San Antonio possessions in the third quarter, the Mavericks broke open a three-point game, went up by 14 and that gave them enough cushion to take a 120-109 victory over the Spurs at American Airlines Cen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-power-threesome-lead-season-opening-win-over-spurs/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-power-threesome-lead-season-opening-win-over-spurs/ Dallas & San Francisco – October 24, 2024 – Chime, The #1 Most Loved Banking App1, today announced an extension to their strategic sponsorship with the Dallas Mavericks. As an official Jersey Patch sponsor, the Chime logo remains featured on the left front shoulder strap of all four official Dallas Mavericks jerseys and on practice, authentic and swingman jerseys for purchase in the Mavs Hangar. The Chime logo will als]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/chime-and-dallas-mavericks-extend-strategic-sponsorship-debut-all-new-chime-lane-at-american-airlines-center/Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/chime-and-dallas-mavericks-extend-strategic-sponsorship-debut-all-new-chime-lane-at-american-airlines-center/ A day after he signed a new three-year contract with the Mavericks, the third-year guard said he has a new goal to go with the salary bump.
“Being in this position to get to my second contract, not a lot of players are able to do that,” Hardy said Wednesday after the Mavericks’ final workout before the season opens Thursday against San Antonio. “But I’m not going to let this contract define me. I&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-hardy-has-sixth-man-dreams/Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-hardy-has-sixth-man-dreams/ Rarely in franchise history has their been more excitement or higher expectations.
That’s what happens when a trip to the NBA Finals is fresh in the rear-view mirror from last season and you are in the intersection of unpacking one of the best shooters in basketball history and adding it to the continued partnership of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, who form the best backcourt tand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-preview-season-tips-off-with-plenty-of-stars-on-display/Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-preview-season-tips-off-with-plenty-of-stars-on-display/ Rarely in franchise history has their been more excitement or higher expectations.
That’s what happens when a trip to the NBA Finals is fresh in the rear-view mirror from last season and you are in the intersection of unpacking one of the best shooters in basketball history and adding it to the continued partnership of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, who form the best backcourt tand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-preview-season-tips-off-plenty-of-stars-on-display/Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-spurs-preview-season-tips-off-plenty-of-stars-on-display/ “We are excited to welcome Govee to the Mavs family,” said SVP of Corporate Sponsorsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-name-govee-the-official-smart-lighting-sponsor/Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-name-govee-the-official-smart-lighting-sponsor/ His analysis?
“It’s gonna be fun out there.”
Those six words should put Mavericks’ fans at ease going into Thursday’s regular-season opener against San Antonio at American Airlines Center.
It’s a game that, barring anything unforeseen, Dončić, Irving]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-its-gonna-be-fun-as-mavericks-aim-for-fast-start/Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-its-gonna-be-fun-as-mavericks-aim-for-fast-start/ “We’re in a great place right now,” Irving said following Monday’s practice. “I think a lot of us are motivated, we’re focused, we’re driven, we have our priorities straight, and we’re just ready for another long journey.
“I think the most important thing for us is just remaining he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-irving-two-words-for-mavs-this-season-consistency-and-discipline/Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-irving-two-words-for-mavs-this-season-consistency-and-discipline/ “We’re in a great place right now,” Irving said following Monday’s practice. “I think a lot of us are motivated, we’re focused, we’re driven, we have our priorities straight, and we’re just ready for another long journey.
“I think the most important thing for us is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-irving-the-two-words-for-mavs-this-season-consistency-and-discipline/Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/for-irving-the-two-words-for-mavs-this-season-consistency-and-discipline/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-introduce-mavstv/Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-introduce-mavstv/ “I just can’t wait for Klay (Thompson) to get his first points and for the city to embrace him, and for him to start feeling comfortable here in Dallas,” Washington said. “It’s exciting for us, exciting to be a Mavs fan right now and we’re just trying to get back to where we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-comfortable-being-able-to-initiate-the-offense/Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-comfortable-being-able-to-initiate-the-offense/ But true to his quiet and unassuming self, Gortman said: “I didn’t call anyone. Everyone was pretty much calling me. But the first person I talked to was my pops, and he was very excited.
“But similar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazian-gortmans-journey-paid-off-with-two-way-contract/Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazian-gortmans-journey-paid-off-with-two-way-contract/ But true to his quiet and unassuming self, Gortman said: “I didn’t call anyone. Everyone was pretty much calling me. But the first person I talked to was my pops, and he was very excited.
“But similar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazian-gortmans-journey-has-paid-off-with-two-way-contract/Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazian-gortmans-journey-has-paid-off-with-two-way-contract/ Once Luka Dončić, Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall walked onto the court at Mercy Street in West Dallas on Friday afternoon, it was a surreal moment for the 120 kids and their parents who were on hand for this festive occasion.
“You should have seen their faces when they walked in,” said Brian Roy, the director of sports operations at Mercy Street. “It was a surprise to have everybody here, and to get a chance to meet what is probably one of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/west-dallas-kids-walked-away-happy-after-mavs-appeared-at-jr-nba-clinic/Sat, 19 Oct 2024 06:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/west-dallas-kids-walked-away-happy-after-mavs-appeared-at-jr-nba-clinic/ You don’t have to go any deeper than opening night on Thursday for proof.
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will come to American Airlines Center for the lid-lifter and the 7-4 Frenchman is just one of many centers who are turning the position hybrid.
Joel Embiid in Philadelphia. Nikola Jokic in Denver. Kristaps Porz]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-hooked-on-becoming-bigger-force-in-the-paint/Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-hooked-on-becoming-bigger-force-in-the-paint/ Dereck Lively II coaxed in a left-handed hook shot.
And Kyrie Irving simply stole the show.
The wily veteran served notice that the regular season cannot start soon enough. He dominated the first half in the Mavericks’ final preseason matchup Thursday night, nailing his first six shots and orchestrating a 109-84 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks finished the preseason 1-3, and Luka Dončić did]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-thompson-flash-regular-season-form-as-mavericks-bash-bucks/Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-thompson-flash-regular-season-form-as-mavericks-bash-bucks/ OCT. 17, 2024 (DALLAS) – Today, the Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced that eight additional stations will join six owned by TEGNA to bring all Mavericks games not exclusively televised nationally to approximately 14 million people in Texas, for free over-the-air.
Starting with the Mavs vs. Suns game on Oct. 26, the following eight additio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-tegna-expand-broadcast-distribution-in-eight-additional-markets/Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-tegna-expand-broadcast-distribution-in-eight-additional-markets/ Bothered by a left calf contusion throughout training camp, the superstar point guard went through all of the workout, coach Jason Kidd said.
But he added that the Mavericks will likely err on the side of caution when it comes to handling the preseason finale Thursday (6:30 p.m. tipoff) against Milwaukee.
“We’ll see how he feels tomorrow,” Kidd said of Dončić. &ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-returns-to-practice-likely-wont-play-in-preseason-finale/Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-returns-to-practice-likely-wont-play-in-preseason-finale/ Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford have combined to form arguably the most dynamic and devastating one-two punch in the middle in the Mavs’ franchise history. Together, they have made sure that the Mavs will be an effective force in the middle of the lineup no matter whether it’s Lively or Gafford on the cou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-form-the-best-one-two-tandem-at-center-position-in-mavs-history/Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-form-the-best-one-two-tandem-at-center-position-in-mavs-history/ Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford have combined to form arguably the most dynamic and devastating one-two punch in the middle in the Mavs’ franchise history. Together, they have made sure that the Mavs will be an effective force in the middle of the lineup no matter whether it’s Lively or Gafford on the cou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-form-one-of-the-best-one-two-duos-at-center-position-in-mavs-history/Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-form-one-of-the-best-one-two-duos-at-center-position-in-mavs-history/ Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford have combined to form arguably the most dynamic one-two punch in the middle in Mavs’ franchise history. Together, they have made sure that the Mavs will be an effective force in the middle of the lineup.
“No matter who starts, no matter who sits first, we know that whenever one person co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-form-one-of-the-best-center-combos-in-mavs-history/Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-gafford-form-one-of-the-best-center-combos-in-mavs-history/ With several players already nursing injuries and the Mavs a mere nine days away from opening the regular season, the Mavs got out of Los Angeles without getting anyone else injured.
“We want to get out of this (preseason) thing healthy,” coach Jason Kidd said. “We want to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-commit-29-turnovers-in-110-96-loss-to-clippers/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-commit-29-turnovers-in-110-96-loss-to-clippers/ With several players already nursing injuries and the Mavs a mere nine days away from opening the regular season, they got out of Los Angeles without getting anyone else injured.
“We want to get out of this (preseason) thing healthy,” coach Jason Kidd said. “We want to be at full strengt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-turnovers-mavericks-achieve-one-goal-in-110-96-loss-to-clippers/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/despite-turnovers-mavericks-achieve-one-goal-in-110-96-loss-to-clippers/ Not only did Gortman forego going to college before he found himself in an NBA uniform. He also left for the pros prior to his senior year – in high school.
After averaging 23.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 steals while being considered a five-star prospect at W. J. Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina, Gortman decided – at the tender age of 17 — it was best that he leave high school fol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/leaving-high-school-early-paying-off-for-jazian-gortman/Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/leaving-high-school-early-paying-off-for-jazian-gortman/ The message was that a skilled NBA player is really dangerous when that person is highly motivated.
Consider Klay Thompson dangerous.
As Terry, who knows a thing or two about the NBA from his days as a championship winner in Dallas and an assistant coach with the Jazz, said: Thompson has motivation.
It’s not just the desire to show that he can win big outside of Golden St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/describing-klay-thompson-motivated-and-dangerous/Mon, 14 Oct 2024 01:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/describing-klay-thompson-motivated-and-dangerous/ “The ceiling is, there is no ceiling,” Kidd said. “That’s up to him and the work that he puts in. We’ll see where he ends up.
“He’s a young player, he’s worked extremely hard on his craft and he’s getting better each year.”
Hardy averaged 7.3 points in 13.5 minutes last season]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-acknowledges-theres-no-ceiling-for-hardy/Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-acknowledges-theres-no-ceiling-for-hardy/ “The ceiling is, there is no ceiling,” Kidd said. “That’s up to him and the work that he puts in. We’ll see where he ends up.
“He’s a young player, he’s worked extremely hard on his craft and he’s getting better each year.”
Hardy averaged 7.3 points in 13.5 minutes last season]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-acknowledged-theres-no-ceiling-for-jaden-hardy/Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-acknowledged-theres-no-ceiling-for-jaden-hardy/ As part of the Mavericks’ new campaign to merge more of the hospitality industry into the basketball business, nine of the new food options that will be at AAC were introduced on F]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/the-way-to-a-fans-heart-is-through-their-stomach/Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/the-way-to-a-fans-heart-is-through-their-stomach/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/foodies-rejoice-mavericks-unveil-new-aac-gastro-upgrades/Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/foodies-rejoice-mavericks-unveil-new-aac-gastro-upgrades/ The two teams worked closely with Levy, American Airlines Cen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-dallas-stars-announce-enhanced-food-lineup-at-american-airlines-center/Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-dallas-stars-announce-enhanced-food-lineup-at-american-airlines-center/ Klay Thompson on Thursday night looked very much like Klay Thompson.
It was just a preseason game, the second of four for the Mavericks and the first one the team’s new sharpshooter has played.
But what the 6-6 guard did in a two-minute span late in the first half of the Utah Jazz’s 107-102 win at American Airlines Center was exactly what the Mavericks hope he can do all season.
With 2:45 remain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nerves-aside-thompsons-debut-exactly-what-the-mavericks-hoped/Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nerves-aside-thompsons-debut-exactly-what-the-mavericks-hoped/ After all, Grimes was born in Houston and graduated from The Woodlands College Park High School in the Houston suburb of The Woodlands. He also played college basketball from 2019-21 at the University of Houston and led the Cougars to the 2021 NCAA Final Four.
So, any chance for Grimes to ge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-quentin-grimes-very-happy-to-be-back-playing-in-texas/Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-quentin-grimes-very-happy-to-be-back-playing-in-texas/ After all, Grimes was born in Houston and graduated from The Woodlands College Park High School in the Houston suburb of The Woodlands. He also played college basketball from 2019-21 at the University of Houston and led the Cougars to the 2021 NCAA Final Four.
So, any chance for Grimes to get back to continue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-quentin-grimes-happy-to-be-back-playing-in-texas/Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-quentin-grimes-happy-to-be-back-playing-in-texas/ Yao Ming came from China. Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and Calvin Murphy were among the large contingent from Houston.
There were more basketball hall of famers per square foot at Wilshire Baptist Church than anywhere else on the planet outside of Springfield, Mass.
They came to honor the life of Carroll Dawson, who not only was as Texan as they come but also a basketball legend in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hall-of-famers-help-pay-tribute-to-texas-basketball-legend-cd/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hall-of-famers-help-pay-tribute-to-texas-basketball-legend-cd/ Preseason games are underway, but before the on-court festivities at Sunday’s Fan Jam could commence, the team hosted its annual Toast to Tipoff event benefitting the Mavs Foundation.
ShiftKey teamed up with the Mavericks for the third consecutive year to support the endeavor, celebrating the season ahead while supporting the Mavs Foundation.“We love having a partnership with the Mavericks because it’s fun, it’s the NBA,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-shiftkey-say-cheers-to-community-with-toast-to-tipoff/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-shiftkey-say-cheers-to-community-with-toast-to-tipoff/ But for the Mavs’ 7-1 second-year center, that maneuver was just a small sample size of what he worked on this past summer to enhance his game. And it could have a major impact on what he’ll be able to accomplish this season.
“I’ve been working on my game no matter if that’s me p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-now-dribbling-all-the-way-up-the-floor-and-scoring/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-now-dribbling-all-the-way-up-the-floor-and-scoring/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cynt-marshall-to-retire-as-ceo-of-the-dallas-mavericks-dec-31/Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/cynt-marshall-to-retire-as-ceo-of-the-dallas-mavericks-dec-31/ “This collaboration with Paycor marks an exciting milestone for the Dallas Mavericks,” said Dallas Maver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-name-paycor-the-official-hr-software-provider/Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-name-paycor-the-official-hr-software-provider/ Luka Dončić was expected to miss the opener with a left calf contusion. He was joined on the sideline by Kyrie Irving and newcomer Klay Thompson, both of whom were listed as out for rest purposes.
But fret not. Coach Jason Kidd said that the wraps will come off of Thompson so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-stars-sitting-mavericks-drop-preseason-opener/Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-stars-sitting-mavericks-drop-preseason-opener/ It was the Mavs’ first appearance in front of their fans since winning Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, 122-84, on June 14. The Mavs went on to lose that series in five games.
However, with the offseason acquisitio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-marshall-shine-during-rowdy-loud-fan-jam/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-marshall-shine-during-rowdy-loud-fan-jam/ It was the Mavs’ first appearance in front of their fans since winning Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, 122-84, on June 14. The Mavs went on to lose that series in five games.
However, with the offseason acquisitio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-marshall-shine-during-highly-anticipated-fan-jam/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-marshall-shine-during-highly-anticipated-fan-jam/ It’s a great opportunity for fans to get an informal look at the new team with Klay Thompson joining Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić, although he won’t take part in the scrimmage as he rests a left calf contusion.
But Fan Jam, presented by ShiftKey, is still a fun day for players and fans alike, and having Thompson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes hit the court for the fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fan-jam-set-as-mffls-get-first-look-at-klay-thompson/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fan-jam-set-as-mffls-get-first-look-at-klay-thompson/ It’s a great opportunity for fans to get an informal look at the new team with Klay Thompson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes joining Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić, although he won’t take part in the scrimmage as he rests a left calf contusion.
But Fan Jam, presented by ShiftKey, is still a fun day for players and fans alike, and having the newcomers hit the court for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fan-jam-set-as-mffls-get-first-glimpse-of-new-players/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/fan-jam-set-as-mffls-get-first-glimpse-of-new-players/ “You look around and it’s an embarrassment of riches,” Dinwiddie said following Friday’s practice on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. “I was even telling Dennis Smith Jr., ‘Yo, your boy P. J. (Washington), he’s way nicer than I expected.’ &ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-are-most-talented-team-dinwiddie-has-played-on/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-are-most-talented-team-dinwiddie-has-played-on/ “It’s an embarrassment of riches,” Dinwiddie said following Friday’s practice on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
“You’ve got an MVP, (in Luka Dončić), you’ve got one of the great clutch performers in history (in Kyrie Irving), you’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-describes-mavs-roster-as-an-embarrassment-of-riches/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dinwiddie-describes-mavs-roster-as-an-embarrassment-of-riches/ According to Jason Kidd, Hardy is going to get a chance to step up his game this season, his third with the Mavericks. His first two years in the NBA brought a mixed bag of results. He performed well at times. He could pile up points in a hurry with his quickness and his three-point shooting.
But it’s been a slow process largely because it’s hard for Hardy to get a lot of playing time on a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-ready-to-take-his-shot-for-a-breakout-season/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-ready-to-take-his-shot-for-a-breakout-season/ According to Jason Kidd, Hardy is going to get a chance to step up his game this season, his third with the Mavericks. His first two years in the NBA brought a mixed bag of results. He performed well at times. He could pile up points in a hurry with his quickness and his three-point shooting.
But it’s been a slow process largely because it’s hard for Hardy to get a lot of playing time on a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-eager-for-a-shot-at-breakout-season/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardy-eager-for-a-shot-at-breakout-season/ The first of many in-person development sessions marked the program’s official start on Oct. 2.
In its entirety, the MBA program will feature five in-person networking and mentorsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-cohort-of-dfw-entrepreneurs-begin-journey-with-mavs-business-assist/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-cohort-of-dfw-entrepreneurs-begin-journey-with-mavs-business-assist/ The first of many in-person development sessions marked the program’s official start on Oct. 2.
In its entirety, the MBA program will feature five in-person networking and mentorsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-cohort-of-dfw-entrepreneurs-begin-journey-as-part-of-mavs-business-assist/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-cohort-of-dfw-entrepreneurs-begin-journey-as-part-of-mavs-business-assist/ Back in March – while he was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers – Dinwiddie purchased a home.
In Dallas.
Then on Aug. 3, approximately a month after his contract with the Lakers expired, Dinwiddie signed a one-year, $3.3 million free agent contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
Talk about aggressively putting something out into the uni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spencer-dinwiddie-very-happy-to-be-back-with-mavericks/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spencer-dinwiddie-very-happy-to-be-back-with-mavericks/ Back in March – while he was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers – Dinwiddie purchased a home.
In Dallas.
Then on Aug. 3, approximately a month after his contract with the Lakers expired, Dinwiddie signed a one-year, $3.3 million free agent contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
Talk about putting something out into the universe and agg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spencer-dinwiddie-happy-to-be-back-with-mavericks/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/spencer-dinwiddie-happy-to-be-back-with-mavericks/ On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the team hosted its first of several planned voter registration initiatives with a drive-thru-style event at the Mavs’ Stemmons Freeway headquarters. 
“At the Dallas Mavericks we believe that every voice matters, and we encourage our fans and community to register to vote and participate in all elections from local and municipal to national elections,” said S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-empower-community-with-voter-registration-initiatives/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-empower-community-with-voter-registration-initiatives/ The Mavericks don’t have a ton of mystery connected to their preseason, which is good. But coach Jason Kidd did supply a little newsy tidbit early in camp when he said that Dereck Lively II is the first-team center, at least for now.
Last season, the tag team of Lively and Daniel Gafford – with Gafford usually in the starting lineup – worked like a charm. But L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-penciled-in-as-mavericks-starting-center/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-penciled-in-as-mavericks-starting-center/ That’s because Dončić has been ruled out of Monday’s preseason opener at American Airlines Center against the Memphis Grizzlies with a left calf contusion. Dončić sustained a hit to his calf during Tuesday’s practice when the Mavs were holding their training camp o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-sidelined-at-least-a-week-with-left-calf-contusion/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-sidelined-at-least-a-week-with-left-calf-contusion/ That’s because Dončić has been ruled out of Monday’s preseason opener at American Airlines Center against the Memphis Grizzlies with a left calf contusion. Dončić sustained a hit to his calf during Tuesday’s practice when the Mavs were holding their training camp o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-sidelined-at-least-a-week-with-left-calf-contusion/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doncic-sidelined-at-least-a-week-with-left-calf-contusion/ In short, the Mavs desperately needed a guy like Klay Thompson.
As the Mavs good fortune would have it, Thompson became available via free agency this past offseason after his 13-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors ran its course. So, as fate would ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-hopes-to-become-missing-piece-to-mavs-championship-fortunes/Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/thompson-hopes-to-become-missing-piece-to-mavs-championship-fortunes/ Some necessary moves ended up scuttling that 2022-23 season.
But now, the Mavericks are back in similar situation. Their trip to the NBA Finals in June means that fans now expect more. The pressure most certainly is on.
To which Luka says: Bring it on.
“I love]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-shrugs-off-pressure-eager-to-mesh-with-newest-maverick/Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-shrugs-off-pressure-eager-to-mesh-with-newest-maverick/ “I think breaking my hand gave me a lot much needed rest time,” the Dallas Mavericks’ guard said during Monday’s Media Day. “Unfortunate circumstances, but also I think it was much needed in terms of just how to slow down after a long season like we had.”
The Boston Celtics completed their five-game series win over the Mavs in the NB]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-doing-fine-after-offseason-surgery-on-his-left-hand/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-doing-fine-after-offseason-surgery-on-his-left-hand/ “I think breaking my hand gave me a much-needed rest time,” the Dallas Mavericks’ guard said during Monday’s Media Day. “Unfortunate circumstances, but also I think it was much-needed in terms of just how to slow down after a long season like we had.”
The Boston Celtics completed their five-game series win over the Mavs in the NBA Finals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-doing-fine-after-offseason-hand-surgery/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-doing-fine-after-offseason-hand-surgery/ Call it higher learning in the high country.
When you already have a Ph.D in hoopology, it’s not easy finding someone’s brain to pick. For Kidd, it meant visiting with Phil Jackson, arguably the NBA’s Yoda when it comes to coaching acumen. The coaching force is strong with him.
And his visit to Montana came]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidds-summer-tutorials-came-from-phil-jackson-mike-tomlin/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidds-summer-tutorials-came-from-phil-jackson-mike-tomlin/ Those were the offseason words to live by for the Mavericks.
And ambitious words they are for a team that overachieved a season ago and reached the NBA Finals. But that mission was what every member of the organization was charged with by general manager Nico Harrison.
Get 10 to 15 percent better.
Training camp officially opens with Monday’s media day obligations for players and staff. Then, it’s a flight to Las Vegas where the Mavericks will begin practices]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/challenge-for-mavericks-is-to-get-better-starting-with-training-camp/Mon, 30 Sep 2024 02:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/challenge-for-mavericks-is-to-get-better-starting-with-training-camp/ ceremony on Saturday in Findlay, Ohio.
Parker wore numerous hats during his impressive career at Findlay, where he graduated in 1972 with degrees in Health and Physical Education and also in Sociology. In addition, Parker was both an honorable mention All-American basketball player and an All-American track performer at Findlay.
“A couple of months ago]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-mavs-assistant-coach-parker-to-receive-distinguished-alumni-award/Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-mavs-assistant-coach-parker-to-receive-distinguished-alumni-award/ ceremony on Saturday in Findlay, OH.
Parker wore numerous hats during his impressive career at Findlay, where he graduated from in 1972 with degrees in Health and Physical Education and also in Sociology. In addition, Parker was both an honorable mention All-American basketball player and an All-American track performer at Findlay.
“A couple of months a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-mavs-assistant-coach-charlie-parker-to-receive-distinguished-alumni-award/Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-mavs-assistant-coach-charlie-parker-to-receive-distinguished-alumni-award/ They addressed their most-glaring need – reliable perimeter shooting – with the addition of Klay Thompson. And while it always stings to lose players like Josh Green and Tim Hardaway Jr., you can’t have everything.
The salary cap makes sure of that.
But the Mavericks improved. Thompson alone would be a big win. He’s probably th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-face-challenging-battle-to-retain-west-supremacy/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-face-challenging-battle-to-retain-west-supremacy/ Over 66,000 young people are served annually at the two-dozen-plus Denton and Tarrant County club locations, with the second oldest among them being the North Fort Worth branch.
The stand-alone club near Fort Worth’s historic Main Street features a cafeteria, gymnasium, gaming room, art workshop, learning center, and a recently improved teen space.
On]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/texasrsquo-second-oldest-boys-amp-girls-club-gifted-tech-center-from-mavericks-amp-chime/Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/texasrsquo-second-oldest-boys-amp-girls-club-gifted-tech-center-from-mavericks-amp-chime/  Dating back to 1926, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County is home to Texas’ largest and oldest Boys & Girls Club.
Over 66,000 young people are served annually at the two-dozen-plus Denton and Tarrant County club locations, with the second oldest among them being the North Fort Worth branch.
The stand-alone club near Fort Worth’s historic Main Street features a cafeteria, gymnasium, gaming room, art workshop, learning center, and a recently improved tee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/texasrsquo-second-oldest-boys-amp-girls-club-gifted-tech-center-from-dallas-mavericks-amp-chime/Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/texasrsquo-second-oldest-boys-amp-girls-club-gifted-tech-center-from-dallas-mavericks-amp-chime/ On East Ledbetter Drive sits the For Oak Cliff campus. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, the community center has blossomed into a symbol of hope for residents in its surrounding superblock. For Oak Cliff is dedicated to liberating the neighborhood from systemic oppression through dual-generation, communit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-amp-sands-invest-in-future-of-oak-cliff/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-amp-sands-invest-in-future-of-oak-cliff/ Before the Mavs made a draft-day trade to acquire Hardy from the Sacramento Kings on June 23, 2022, thanks to Mann — the founder and executive director of Plano-based Top Achievers – Hardy had already been telling his journey to kids in the Dallas Fort-Worth area while he was attending Coronado High School in Henderson, NV, in suburban Las]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-jaden-hardy-hosted-his-third-basketball-camp/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-guard-jaden-hardy-hosted-his-third-basketball-camp/ Hopefully, like last season, the enjoyment for fans goes on this season well into the spring and summer with the Mavericks playing at a championship level.
Before that, though, the organization got to take part in a different kind of fun on Wednesday. It was work but the kind that makes you feel good.
It was helping others.
And it was every bit as rewarding as the sort of theater that takes place on the court, which will be here befor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/personal-perspective-helping-others-should-never-have-an-offseason/Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/personal-perspective-helping-others-should-never-have-an-offseason/ “Sept. 11 is an important day to so many of us in this country because it was a day that our wonderful nation was attacke]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-complete-300-volunteer-hours-on-national-day-of-service/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-complete-300-volunteer-hours-on-national-day-of-service/ “Sept. 11 is an important day to so many of us in this country because it was a day that our wonderful nation was attacke]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-complete-300-volunteer-hours-on-national-day-of-service/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-complete-300-volunteer-hours-on-national-day-of-service/ In that time, Trible was responsible for the group, premium and season ticket sales departments for the Biscuits, who are the Double A affiliate for the Tampa Bay Rays. But now, Trible’s allegiance is obviously to the Mavs.
“I worked in baseball for 15 years and the majority of my t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ticket-sales-vp-has-made-seamless-transition-from-baseball-to-basketball/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ticket-sales-vp-has-made-seamless-transition-from-baseball-to-basketball/ In that time frame, Trible was responsible for the group, premium and season ticket sales departments for the Biscuits, who are the Double A affiliate for the Tampa Bay Rays. But now, Trible’s allegiance is obviously to the Mavs.
“I worked in baseball for 15 years and the maj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/scott-trible-has-made-seamless-transition-from-baseball-to-basketball/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/scott-trible-has-made-seamless-transition-from-baseball-to-basketball/ Following a season that saw the Mavs defy the odds and reach the NBA Finals, they followed that up by adding guards Klay Thompson, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes to their roster in the offseason, along with forward Naji Marshall and rookies Emanuel Miller (]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-forward-p-j-washington-extremely-excited-about-upcoming-season/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-forward-p-j-washington-extremely-excited-about-upcoming-season/ Following a season that saw the Mavs defy the odds and reach the NBA Finals, they followed that up by adding guards Klay Thompson, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes to their roster in the offseason, along with forward Naji Marshall. Those were all quality addi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-forward-p-j-washington-amped-up-about-upcoming-season/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-forward-p-j-washington-amped-up-about-upcoming-season/ Starting with the Mavs vs. Suns game on Oct. 26, TEGNA station KMPX Dallas-Ft. Worth (Ch. 29) will broadcast all games not exclus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-tegna-announce-new-multiyear-media-rights-agreement/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-tegna-announce-new-multiyear-media-rights-agreement/ Starting with the Mavs vs. Suns game on Oct. 26, TEGNA station KMPX Dallas-Ft. Worth (Ch. 29) will broadcast all games not exclus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-tegna-announce-new-multi-year-broadcast-rights-agreement/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dallas-mavericks-and-tegna-announce-new-multi-year-broadcast-rights-agreement/ The most recent Learn & Play tech center was unveiled on Wednesday, Sept. 4, when the Mavericks and Mavs Foundation partnered with Chime to present a transformative space at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center.Located in downtown Dallas, The Bridge offers 24-hour service to 85% of Dallas County’s homeless]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-and-chime-upgrade-the-bridge-homeless-recovery-center/Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-and-chime-upgrade-the-bridge-homeless-recovery-center/ Anybody else see what they did there?
Remember last fall when they opened the preseason halfway around the world in Abu Dhabi against Minnesota? That trip, which also included a stop in Spain for a second preseason game against the Timberwolves, gave the Mavericks more than a week to get cozy with one another, build camaraderie, have dinners together and basically create a feeling of family.
Maybe it’s not c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/centers-hardy-among-our-burning-questions-ahead-of-training-camp/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/centers-hardy-among-our-burning-questions-ahead-of-training-camp/ Former Mavs guards Rolando Blackman (1981-92) and Derek Harper (1983-94, 1996-97) joined the Exchange Club of East Dallas in late August as featured guests at its premier fundraising event.
The Exchange Club used this year’s Reunion Towers theme to recognize Blackman and Harper for their accomplishments on the court and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-legends-ro-amp-harp-reunite-to-benefit-disd-students/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-legends-ro-amp-harp-reunite-to-benefit-disd-students/ So it’s time to dream.
The month of August is typically a dead period when players, coaches and executives have a moment to exhale, even if they still are thinking about their to-do lists for the coming season and trying not to get too fat-and-happy after last season.
When September hits in a few days, we will all be able to say that the season starts next month and we can all start salivating. And hoping. And dreaming.
For some, like the Mav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/eat-it-up-with-season-in-sight-heres-10-games-we-cant-wait-to-see/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/eat-it-up-with-season-in-sight-heres-10-games-we-cant-wait-to-see/ “When you talk about the best teams in the Western Conference, I have the Dallas Mavericks right there in the top three or four,” said Haywood, who works as an analyst for NBA TV. “You can put them in any order.
“(Oklahoma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/haywood-picks-mavs-as-one-of-top-teams-in-western-conference/Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/haywood-picks-mavs-as-one-of-top-teams-in-western-conference/ A Dallas-based sports media company, Players TV involves content produced by over 70 professional athletes across various sports. In addition to Irving, some of the players involved with PlayersTV include current and former NBA players Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, Damian Lillard, Carmelo Anthony, De’Aaron Fox, Chris Paul and former Mavs center DeAndre Jordan.
Others]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-is-chief-visionary-officer-of-playerstv/Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-is-chief-visionary-officer-of-playerstv/ A sports media company, Players TV involves content produced by over 50 professional athletes across various sports. In addition to Irving, some of the players involved with Players TV include current and former NBA players Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, Damian Lillard, Carmelo Anthony, De’Aaron Fox, Chris Paul and former Mavs center DeAndre Jordan.
Others include thre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-is-chief-creative-officer-of-players-tv/Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-is-chief-creative-officer-of-players-tv/ Training camp will begin Oct. 1 in Las Vegas after media-day obligations in Dallas on Sept. 30.
The team will train on the UNLV campus from Oct. 1 through 4, then return to Dallas where they will play Memphis in the preseason opener on Oct. 7.
The official announcement is below:
 
DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks announced their 2024 preseason schedule today, which tips off against the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct. 7 at Ameri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-preseason-will-start-with-las-vegas-training-camp/Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-preseason-will-start-with-las-vegas-training-camp/ On one hand, you know there are going to be 82 games. And you know all the opponents.
On the other hand, it’s exciting like a movie you love to watch, even though you’ve seen it many times. You still love it.
That’s why when the league announced its 2024-25 schedule on Thursday, the special dates make it great fodder for barstool discussions.
Highlights of the Mavericks’ 2024-25 schedule, the franchise&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/from-spurs-to-celtics-breaking-down-the-mavericks-2024-25-schedule/Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/from-spurs-to-celtics-breaking-down-the-mavericks-2024-25-schedule/ For the fourth consecutive year, the Mavericks have sponsored Adelle Turner Elementary School as part of the Mavs Take ACTION! program.Fifth graders all the way down to Pre-K students were greeted at earl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celebrate-dallas-isds-tipoff-to-the-school-year/Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celebrate-dallas-isds-tipoff-to-the-school-year/ For the fourth consecutive year, the Mavericks have sponsored Adelle Turner as part of the Mavs Take ACTION! program.Fifth graders all the way down to Pre-K students were greeted at early morning dropoffs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celebrate-dallas-isds-school-year-tipoff/Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-celebrate-dallas-isds-school-year-tipoff/ It’s an unscientific job trying to break that down, probably doomed to failure. But we’re going to try anyway.
On Monday, we looked at the Mavericks’ busy summer — and by the way, they may have won the West’s offseason with the acquisition of Klay Thompson. On Wednesday we analyzed the rest of the Southwest Division.
Now,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/denver-okc-among-west-rivals-who-geared-up-to-challenge-mavs/Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/denver-okc-among-west-rivals-who-geared-up-to-challenge-mavs/ After six educational sessions spanning the course of the 2023-24 MBA experience and a fast pitch competition that saw $30,000 in prize money distributed, the program culminated in a final pitch grand finale on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
The MBA final pitch at The Echo Lounge had the program’s Elite Eight compete in a Shark T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/black-to-the-lab-blacklit-win-top-prizes-at-mavs-business-assist-final-pitch-competition/Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/black-to-the-lab-blacklit-win-top-prizes-at-mavs-business-assist-final-pitch-competition/ After six educational sessions spanning the course of the 2023-24 MBA experience and a fast pitch competition that saw $30,000 in prize money distributed, the program culminated in a final pitch grand finale on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Tuesday night’s MBA finals at The Echo Lounge saw the program’s Elite Eight]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/black-to-the-lab-blacklit-win-combined-40000-at-mavs-business-assist-final-pitch-competition/Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/black-to-the-lab-blacklit-win-combined-40000-at-mavs-business-assist-final-pitch-competition/ New Orleans, San Antonio, Houston and Memphis are not championship contenders in most people’s estimation. Not yet, anyway.
They still must be contended with by the Mavericks in what was an odd Southest Division last season, when the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals, thr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tracking-a-busy-offseason-for-mavericks-divisional-competition/Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tracking-a-busy-offseason-for-mavericks-divisional-competition/ We’ve reached that point in the offseason when most teams, if not all, have reshaped their roster through the draft, free agency, trades and other means.
Not all the dust has settled. But it appears most of the heavy lifting for teams is done, including for the Mavericks. Rosters are mostly set.
So we’re starting our three-part series to update fans on exactly what has happened in a nonstop summer of transactions. First,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/breaking-down-mavericks-offseason-roster-upgrades/Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/breaking-down-mavericks-offseason-roster-upgrades/ Considering that one of the goals of the camps at various locations around the Metroplex is to cultivate the next generation of Maverick fans, this year’s camps have been wildly successful for a very specific reason.
“Anytime we have summer camps going and we also have our Dallas Mavericks playing, it’s a really big deal,” said Ben Hunt, director of Mavs Academy. “The kids absolutely did know]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-long-playoff-run-paid-dividends-for-hoop-camps/Thu, 01 Aug 2024 01:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-long-playoff-run-paid-dividends-for-hoop-camps/ The combination of Thompson, Doncic and Irving gives the Mavs arguably the most explosive scoring trio the NBA has to offer.
“It’s going to be super tough,” Washington said. “You can’t leave (Thompson). He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/offseason-acquisition-of-klay-thompson-excites-p-j-washington/Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/offseason-acquisition-of-klay-thompson-excites-p-j-washington/ In effect, the combination of Thompson, Doncic and Irving gives the Mavs arguably the most explosive scoring trio the NBA has to offer.
“It’s going to be super tough,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/off-season-acquisition-of-klay-thompson-excites-p-j-washington/Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/off-season-acquisition-of-klay-thompson-excites-p-j-washington/ For the Mavs, the summer league ended with them posting a 1-4 record after going 4-1 during summer league play last summer. In summing up the loss to the Thunder, summer league coach Jared Dudley said:
“We played well in that first half and in the second they went on a run. I thought our defens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lawson-shines-as-mavs-fall-to-thunder-in-summer-league-finale/Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lawson-shines-as-mavs-fall-to-thunder-in-summer-league-finale/ For the Mavs, the summer league ended with them posting a 1-4 record after going 4-1 during summer league play last summer. In summing up the loss to the Thunder, summer league coach Jared Dudley said:
“We played well in that first half and in that second quarter they went on a run. I thought o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lawson-shines-as-mavs-fall-to-thunder-88-79-in-summer-league-finale/Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lawson-shines-as-mavs-fall-to-thunder-88-79-in-summer-league-finale/ On Friday, the names may have changed, but the jerseys remained the same. And Mavs forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper all but said he has the memory of an elephant.
“I remember,” Prosper told Mavs.com. “I keep receipts of everything.
“We lost to them (in June), but we knew we had to do something today, and I’m glad we got]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/prosper-scores-22-as-mavs-prevail-over-celtics-101-90/Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/prosper-scores-22-as-mavs-prevail-over-celtics-101-90/ LAS VEGAS – Back on June 17, the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA title by closing out the championship series in five games against the Dallas Mavericks.
On Friday, the names may have changed, but the jerseys remained the same. And Mavs forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper all but said he has the memory of an elephant.
“I remember,” Prosper told Mavs.com. “I keep receipts of everything.
“We lost to them (in June), but we knew we had to do something today, and I&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-scores-22-points-as-mavs-prevail-over-celtics-101-90/Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-scores-22-points-as-mavs-prevail-over-celtics-101-90/ Quentin Grimes learned that lesson a lot earlier in life.
As a high-school senior in the north Houston area, Grimes used his platform to award a Play It Forward grant to a local student as part of the Play With Purpose initiative. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year and gladly joined forces with the non-profit organization’s founders.
“Their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-mav-grimes-learned-early-the-rewards-of-giving-back/Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/new-mav-grimes-learned-early-the-rewards-of-giving-back/ And what an indelible impression he made.
Gortman collected 19 points, three assists and two steals, and was 7-of-15 from the field, including 3-of-8 from behind the three-point line during the 92-79 loss to the Heat.
“I played pretty solid,” Gortman told Mavs.com. &ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gortman-filled-in-admirably-for-the-injured-williams/Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gortman-filled-in-admirably-for-the-injured-williams/ The 7-foot, 242-pound center produced game highs of 24 points and 10 rebounds in leading the Heat to a 92-79 win over the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack Center in the NBA 2K25 Summer League. The loss dropped the Mavs to 0-3 entering Friday’s game at 3:30 p.m., Dallas time, against the Boston Celtics.
Ware was 9-of-12 from the field with mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wares-solid-performance-helps-heat-beat-mavs-92-79/Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wares-solid-performance-helps-heat-beat-mavs-92-79/ The 7-foot, 242-pound center produced game highs of 24 points and 10 rebounds in leading the Heat to a 92-79 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday afternoon at the Thomas & Mack Center in the NBA 2K25 Summer League. The loss dropped the Mavs to 0-3 entering Friday’s game at 3:30 p.m. CT against the Boston Celtics.
Ware was 9-of-12 from the field with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wares-solid-performance-helped-heat-beat-mavs-92-79/Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wares-solid-performance-helped-heat-beat-mavs-92-79/ And that’s why Dudley took his team through a film session and then a practice session in preparation for Wednesday’s 2 p.m. CT tipoff against the Miami Heat at the T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-looking-to-bounce-back-after-20-point-loss-to-grizzlies/Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-looking-to-bounce-back-after-20-point-loss-to-grizzlies/ The Grizzlies put up a ferocious defensive front in forcing a whopping 27 turnovers en route to defeating the Mavs, 108-88, Monday night at Cox Pavilion. The loss dropped the Mavs to 0-2 going into Wednesday’s game at 2 p.m. CT at the Thomas & Mack Center against the Miami Heat.
Before fans could sett]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/too-many-turnovers-led-to-mavs-108-88-loss-to-grizzlies/Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/too-many-turnovers-led-to-mavs-108-88-loss-to-grizzlies/ The Grizzlies put up a ferocious defensive front in forcing a whopping 27 turnovers en route to defeating the Mavs, 108-88, Monday night at Cox Pavilion. The loss dropped the Mavs to 0-2 going into Wednesday’s game at 2 p.m. Dallas time at the Thomas & Mack Center against the Miami Heat.
Before fans c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/too-many-turnovers-lead-to-mavs-108-88-loss-to-grizzlies/Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/too-many-turnovers-lead-to-mavs-108-88-loss-to-grizzlies/ While Sharp was a high school junior in Hopkinsville, Ky., Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury was attending one of Sharp’s game, but was only there to scout another player. Sharp, however, got the attention of Stansbury during pregame warmups, but didn’t play in the first half of that game.
That’s when things got interesting.
“During halftime of the game, Rick Stan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-center-jamarion-sharp-has-remarkable-recruiting-story/Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-center-jamarion-sharp-has-remarkable-recruiting-story/ While Sharp was a high school junior in Hopkinsville, KY, Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury was attending one of Sharp’s game, but was only there to scout another player. Sharp, however, got the attention of Stansbury during pre-game warmups, but didn’t play in the first half of that game.
That’s when things got interesting.
“During halftime of the game, Rick Stan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-center-jamarion-sharp-has-intriguing-recruiting-story/Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-center-jamarion-sharp-has-intriguing-recruiting-story/ The Mavs led, 59-48, early in the third quarter. But the Jazz went on a furious 30-11 run and proceeded to edge the Mavs, 90-89, at Cox Pavilion.
That pivotal run bridging the third and fourth quarters gave the Jazz a 78-70 lead with 7:11 remaining in the game. From there, they squeezed out the victory at the end.
“Obviously they got a lot of vets there, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazz-nip-mavs-90-89-via-late-free-throw/Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jazz-nip-mavs-90-89-via-late-free-throw/ Since Prosper’s rookie season didn’t go the way him or the Mavs wanted it to go. So, the re-set button has been pressed, and the hope for the Mavs is that Prosper will make some marked improvements this season, starting with the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
“O-max, you have such a bigger role, but you want to keep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-is-hoping-hell-be-able-to-make-the-mavs-rotation-next-season/Sat, 13 Jul 2024 04:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-is-hoping-hell-be-able-to-make-the-mavs-rotation-next-season/ Since Prosper’s rookie season didn’t go the way him or the Mavs wanted it to go. So, the re-set button has been pressed, and the hope for the Mavs is that Prosper will make some marked improvements this season, starting with the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
“O-max, you have such a bigger role, but you want to keep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-hoping-to-make-mavs-rotation-next-season/Sat, 13 Jul 2024 04:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/o-max-hoping-to-make-mavs-rotation-next-season/ Others don’t need sleeves.
Mavericks’ swingman A.J. Lawson has been fighting the good fight on the basketball court for years. Ever since going undrafted in 2021 after three productive seasons at South Carolina, Lawson has been battling the fates that have made it tough on him.
That’s why he has his life motto tattooed on his right arm: “Beat The Odds.”
And that’s exactly what Lawson has been doing since spendin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-summer-league-opens-lawson-still-defying-odds-as-well-as-gravity/Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-summer-league-opens-lawson-still-defying-odds-as-well-as-gravity/ Grimes’ reaction?
“I told my friends: I’m about to get a ring,” Grimes said. “One of the best shooters of all time. And I’m going to compete against him every day in practice. When we got Klay, I was like, the sky’s the limit.”
If ever there was a Maverick with an appropriate last name, it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-calling-card-should-be-exactly-what-mavericks-need/Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grimes-calling-card-should-be-exactly-what-mavericks-need/ Prosper spoke to the kids and gave them some valuable life skills, and he also played games of knock-out with them. It was as if the kid in him was coming out all over again.
“The fun part, obviously, for me is it brings]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/while-attending-mavs-academy-hoop-camp-o-max-had-surreal-moments/Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/while-attending-mavs-academy-hoop-camp-o-max-had-surreal-moments/ Prosper spoke to the kids and gave them some valuable life skills, and he also played games of knock-out with them. It was as if the kid in him was coming out all over again.
“The fun part, obviously, for me is it brings]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/at-mavs-academy-hoop-camp-o-max-had-surreal-moments/Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/at-mavs-academy-hoop-camp-o-max-had-surreal-moments/ DJJ 2.0, if you will.
And that’s OK with Marshall. He’s got time and a terrific attitude on his side to convince fans that his contributions to the Mavericks will stand on their own merit.
But don’t be surprised if what the Mavericks get from Marshall reminds you a lot of what Jones brought to the Maveri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/marshall-brings-same-defensive-tenacity-mavericks-had-with-jones/Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/marshall-brings-same-defensive-tenacity-mavericks-had-with-jones/ In 1980 while playing for Kansas State, Blackman won Big Eight Player of the Year honors and also was named third-team All-American. He capped that year off by going through the United States of America Olympic Trials and winning a coveted spot as the starting shooting guard on the 1980 Olympic team following his junior season at K-State.
At the time, Blackman was just 21 years old. And life was good. Really, really good.
How]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rolando-blackman-recalls-pain-of-usa-boycott-of-1980-olympics/Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rolando-blackman-recalls-pain-of-usa-boycott-of-1980-olympics/ “At this point,” he said with a bit of a sly grin, “you still can’t leave me open.”
No, you can’t.
After reaching the NBA Finals last season, the Mavericks had a glaring need for a next-level shooter. That was made evident by their unsightly three-point shooting against Boston in the Finals when they shot below]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rejuvenated-thompson-arrives-to-help-mavs-get-over-that-hump/Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rejuvenated-thompson-arrives-to-help-mavs-get-over-that-hump/ And that includes getting second-year forward Oliver-Maxence Prosper up to speed.
“The goal is always to win — I don’t care what the squad is,” said Dudley, who will serve as the Mavs’ summer league coach for the second straight year. “Obviously, last year we wer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ajinca-miller-sharp-were-impressive-in-first-day-of-summer-league-practice/Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ajinca-miller-sharp-were-impressive-in-first-day-of-summer-league-practice/ Signed by the Mavs to a three-yea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-big-splash-acquire-klay-thompson-in-three-team-deal/Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-big-splash-acquire-klay-thompson-in-three-team-deal/ In addition, the deal had the Mavs part ways with fourth-year swingman Josh Gr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-big-splash-acquire-klay-thompson-in-six-team-deal/Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-big-splash-acquire-klay-thompson-in-six-team-deal/ In addition, the deal had the Mavs part ways with fourth-year swingman Jo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-big-splash-acquire-klay-thompson-in-historic-six-team-deal/Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-big-splash-acquire-klay-thompson-in-historic-six-team-deal/ A self-made rotation player for the New Orleans Pelicans, the 6-7 Marshall did it the old-fashioned way. The Maverick way.
He never got drafted. He started out in the G-League. He worked his way up to the Pelicans on a modest, multiyear contract.
Then, he showed he’s got what it takes for a lasting career in the NBA.
Sound familiar? It’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-add-marshall-to-soften-loss-of-jones/Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-add-marshall-to-soften-loss-of-jones/ The 6-5 shooting guard was dealt along with three second-round draft picks to facilitate the acquisition of Quentin Grimes, a young swingman with both experience and promise.
The deal was one of many as NBA free agency rolled through its negotiating period toward Saturday, when teams officially]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardaways-mavericks-era-ends-with-trade-for-grimes/Sat, 06 Jul 2024 01:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardaways-mavericks-era-ends-with-trade-for-grimes/ Lawson initially joined the Mavs in time to play on their 2022 summer league team, and averaged 15.6 points, six rebounds and shot 51.9 percent from the field. The Mavs eventually signed him to a two-way contract later that year, and it was ultimately converted to a standard contract this past March 4.
In 42 games for the Mavs this past se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lawson-prosper-ajinca-headline-mavs-summer-league-roster/Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lawson-prosper-ajinca-headline-mavs-summer-league-roster/ A product of Saint-Quentin in France’s top league, Ajinca was chosen Thursday by the New York Knicks on the second round of the NBA Draft with the 51st overall pick. The Mavs then acquired his draft rights from the Knicks in exchange for Ariel Hukporti, the rights to Petteri Koponen and cash considerations.
The Mavs drafted Koponen with the 30th overall pick of the 2007 draft]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-draft-day-trade-for-forward-melvin-ajinca/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-make-draft-day-trade-for-forward-melvin-ajinca/ The first half of the two-day event came and went with the Mavericks knowing that their heavy lifting regarding tweaks to the roster for the 2024-25 season almost certainly won’t be coming via the draft.
Free agency? Yes. Trades? Perhaps, although the two deals they swung in February were enough to jump-start the franchise to the NBA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/after-french-invasion-mavericks-await-second-round-of-nba-draft/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/after-french-invasion-mavericks-await-second-round-of-nba-draft/ Their only pick in the 2024 draft is No. 58 – the last pick of the second round, thanks to Phoenix and Philadelphia forfeiting their choices in the second round for violating league rules.
Since the NBA changed the draft to a two-day event, the Mavericks won’t get their pick until Thursday.
But that doesn’t mean they won’t be busy.
General manager Nico Harrison and his staff have bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dialing-up-some-draft-suspects-for-mavericks-second-round-pick/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dialing-up-some-draft-suspects-for-mavericks-second-round-pick/ Keep them together. And keep them growing.
The demands of the general manager have changed in one relatively short year. Last summer, he was trying to get a lottery team back on track.
This year, he’s got a team that reached the NBA Finals and has a lot fewer holes to plug than the one he had last summer.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-offseason-priorities-improve-10-to-15-percent-re-sign-jones/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-offseason-priorities-improve-10-to-15-percent-re-sign-jones/ The Mavs lost to the Boston Celtics in five games in this year’s NBA Finals. But Irving said what they didn’t lose is their commitment to excellence and the will to get back to the Finals and compl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-confident-what-transpired-this-season-is-the-beginning-of-something-beautiful/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-confident-what-transpired-this-season-is-the-beginning-of-something-beautiful/ The Mavs lost to the Boston Celtics in five games. But Irving said what they didn’t lose is their commitment to excellence and the will to get back to the Finals and complete the mission.
“That’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-confident-this-seasons-success-is-the-start-of-something-grand/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-confident-this-seasons-success-is-the-start-of-something-grand/ The Celtics lost in the 2017 and ’18 Eastern Conference Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the 2020 and 2023 conference finals to the Miami Heat, and in the 2022 NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. But the Celtics put all of those adversities aside with Monday’s 106-88 victory over the Mavs, which helped them win this season’s NBA title.
Afterwards, Bosto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-experienced-plenty-adversity-before-winning-nba-title/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-experienced-plenty-adversity-before-winning-nba-title/ And we’re not even talking about the woman who clearly was in the throes of passion somewhere near the interview room in Oklahoma City when Luka Dončić started his postgame visit with reporters.
That seems like forever ago. That’s what the playoffs do. They go on, eliminate teams who are not ready to pounce and they wait for no one.
But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/looking-back-at-the-fun-of-a-two-month-playoff-run/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/looking-back-at-the-fun-of-a-two-month-playoff-run/ He’s been working on the corner three-pointer in practices, individual workout sessions and elsewhere, far from the cameras and snooping reporters. He finally unveiled it in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, when he made the first triple of his career.
He vowed there would be more.
And while the Mavericks’ season came to a close Monday night in Game 5, which Boston]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-horford-offers-glimpse-of-what-mavericks-lively-can-become/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-horford-offers-glimpse-of-what-mavericks-lively-can-become/ As the clock ticked down on their season, with the Celtics and their passionate crowd ready to celebrate, the Mavericks couldn’t think about their grand showing in 2023-24, the way they overachieved or the way they surpassed all reasonable expectations.
There was too much disappointment in their eyes to appreciate one of the best seasons in the franchise&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-learn-defensive-lessons-from-celtics/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-learn-defensive-lessons-from-celtics/ The loss ended the season for the Mavs, who lost this best-of-seven series to the Celtics, 4-1. The Mavs were hoping to piggy-back off last Friday’s 122-84 win over the Celtics, but they just didn’t have enough juice in their offense to counteract what Boston had going]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-win-nba-title-with-106-88-victory-over-mavs/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-win-nba-title-with-106-88-victory-over-mavs/ That’s the plan according to any of the Mavs, who trail this series, 3-1, after blowing out the Celtics, 122-84, last Friday in Dallas when their defense produced some historic numbers and prevented Boston from ending th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hoping-for-yet-another-solid-defensive-performance-in-game-5/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hoping-for-yet-another-solid-defensive-performance-in-game-5/ And they are coming off an embarrassing loss on Friday night when the Mavericks’ spanked them by 38 points, the third-largest margin of defeat in NBA Finals history.
“Nobody likes to get beat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-smarting-from-game-4-but-still-content-with-room-for-error/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-smarting-from-game-4-but-still-content-with-room-for-error/ But the first calculated move for the Mavs is to make sure they make all the numbers add up while they try to take care of business and find a way to win Game 5 — which is Monday at 7:30 p.m. at TD Garden — and send this series back to Dallas.
The Mavs trail the Boston Celtics, 3-1, in this best-of-seven series in the NBA Finals. And the Mavs ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-taking-it-possession-by-possession-the-rest-of-the-way/Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-taking-it-possession-by-possession-the-rest-of-the-way/ “First off, I have to credit Nico and Coach Kidd for the phenomenal job they’ve done this season,” Dumont said. “They’ve earned everything (through) their hard work]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-state-of-the-franchise-dumont-praises-marshall-harrison-and-kidd/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-state-of-the-franchise-dumont-praises-marshall-harrison-and-kidd/ They were down 3-0 in the NBA Finals and everybody knows what that means.
But they did not go down on their home floor and suffer the indignity of the Boston Celtics celebrating on the Mavericks’ logo.
The 122-84 butt-whupping the Mavericks administered on Friday night showed that they, indeed, are a worthy adversary to the might Celtics, who won 14 more games in the regular season than the Mavericks and who had won 10 playoff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/guiding-light-lively-topped-the-takeaways-in-game-4-smackdown/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/guiding-light-lively-topped-the-takeaways-in-game-4-smackdown/ A member of the Celtics from 2017-‘19, Irving had manufactured an abysmal 0-13 record against the Celtics since he left that franchise to sign a free agent contract with the Brooklyn Nets on July 7, 2019. But the veteran guard finally broke the alleged “curse” and was on the winning end of a game against the Celtics when the Dallas Mavericks routed Boston, 122-84, on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-finally-breaks-alleged-curse-with-victory-over-celtics/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-finally-breaks-alleged-curse-with-victory-over-celtics/ “Everybody has the right to their opinion,” Kidd said. “It’s just sometimes we might take it a little bit too far – right — and understanding if you put yourself in that person’s shoes, could you st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-vigilantly-defends-luka-donis-defense/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-vigilantly-defends-luka-donis-defense/ “Everybody has the right to their opinion,” Kidd said. “It’s just sometimes we might take it a little bit too far – right — and understanding if you put yourself in that person’s shoes, could you st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-literally-comes-to-the-defense-of-luka-donis-defense/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-literally-comes-to-the-defense-of-luka-donis-defense/ But for a few more days, they can still dream of a magical, historic escape.
Lika a prize fighter hanging on, clinging to a puncher’s chance, the Mavericks gathered themselves Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and will live to fight at least one more time after they stopped Boston 122-84 at American Airlines Center to cut the Celtics’ lead in the series to 3-1.
It was the third-largest margin of victory in NBA Final]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-blow-out-celtics-stay-alive-in-nba-finals/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-blow-out-celtics-stay-alive-in-nba-finals/ “There’s so much excitement around the NBA Finals,” he told the kids. “People all around the world are watching. But we come to town, there’s all this fanfare and we leave. All of that dissipates.
&ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nba-dedicate-awesome-gym-learning-facility-in-east-dallas/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nba-dedicate-awesome-gym-learning-facility-in-east-dallas/ That being the case, the Mavericks are gaining a ton of perspective by going down 3-0 in the Finals.
They are on the verge of being swept by the Boston Celtics, who have relied heavily on their previous failure in the 2022 Finals to dominate the Mavericks. At times like these, Irving is the perfect spokesman to remind people that this is not a failure]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-4-preview-though-it-stinks-horrendously-failure-still-the-best-teacher/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-4-preview-though-it-stinks-horrendously-failure-still-the-best-teacher/ The play occurred with 4:12 remaining in a game the Mavs trailed, 93-90. Dončić was charged with a blocking foul, which was his sixth foul of the game.
Coach Jason Kidd challenged the call, lost the challenge, and the Mavs ultimately lost the game, 106-99.
Yes, the Mavs realis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-fouling-out-of-game-3-was-a-pivotal-moment/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-fouling-out-of-game-3-was-a-pivotal-moment/ It was June 12, 2011, when Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry, Shawn Marion, J.J. Barea and the rest of the gang pulled off the stunner in Game 6 against LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Heat.
The most famous of Mavericks’ alumni met in a suite at American Airlines Center and soaked up the atm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/on-championship-anniversary-2011-team-reunites-commends-2024-mavs/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/on-championship-anniversary-2011-team-reunites-commends-2024-mavs/ Boston now has a commanding 3-0 lead in this best-of-seven series, which resumes back at AAC Friday at 7:30 p.m. Teams with a 3-0 lead in a best-of-seven series are a perfect 156-0 in the NBA playoffs.
The Mavs were hampered by the fact that their best player, Luka Doncic, fouled out with 4:12]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tatum-scores-31-as-celtics-eke-out-106-99-victory-over-mavs/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tatum-scores-31-as-celtics-eke-out-106-99-victory-over-mavs/ News of West’s death on Tuesday sent shock waves through the NBA. One of the greatest players, executives and people ever associated with the game died at 86.
At the NBA Finals, coach Jason Kidd was emotional about West, who he got to know as part of the West Virginia crew that left a big imprint on the NBA during the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond.
“When you talk about the Logo, Jerry was a gentleman to everyone,” Kidd sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jerry-west-the-logo-remembered-by-finals-participants/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jerry-west-the-logo-remembered-by-finals-participants/ News of West’s death on Tuesday sent shock waves through the NBA. One of the greatest players, executives and people ever associated with the game died at 86.
At the NBA Finals, coach Jason Kidd was emotional about West, who he got to know as part of the West Virginia crew that left a big imprint on the NBA during the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond.
“When you talk about the Logo, Jerry was a gentleman to everyone,” Kidd sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jerry-west-the-logo-remembered-by-finals-coaches/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jerry-west-the-logo-remembered-by-finals-coaches/ The Mavs trail the Boston Celtics, 2-0, in this best-of-seven series for pro basketball’s most prestigious prize. And as both teams head into Game 3 Wednesday night at 7:30 at American Airlines Center, it’s imperative that the Mavs find a way to win, or else they would have to do something that’s never been done before.
No team has rallied from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hoping-to-get-back-into-series-with-win-over-celtics/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hoping-to-get-back-into-series-with-win-over-celtics/ The Mavs trail the Boston Celtics, 2-0, in this best-of-seven series for pro basketball’s most prestigious prize. And as both teams head into Game 3 Wednesday night at 7:30 at American Airlines Center, it’s imperative that the Mavs find a way to win, or else they would have to do something that’s never been done before.
No team has rallied from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hope-to-get-back-into-series-with-win-over-celtics/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hope-to-get-back-into-series-with-win-over-celtics/ Let’s be perfectly clear about the Mavericks as they return home to the boisterous American Airlines Center crowd hoping to do what the Boston Celtics did at TD Garden: win twice to hold serve:
Dončić has been the least of their worries. In fact, he’s the only reason the Mavericks had a glimmer of hope late in G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-lukas-defensive-work-kyries-easy-conversation/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-lukas-defensive-work-kyries-easy-conversation/ The Celtics have listed Porzingis as questionable for Game 3 with what they term as a “rare injury’ described as a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. But unless something totally out of the ordinary occurs before the next game in this best-of-seven series against the Dallas Mavericks, Porzingis plans t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rare-injury-leaves-porzingis-questionable-for-game-3/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rare-injury-leaves-porzingis-questionable-for-game-3/ The Celtics have listed Porzingis as questionable for Game 3 with what they term as a “rare injury’ described as a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. But unless something totally out of the ordinary occurs before the next game in this best-of-seven series against the Dallas Mavericks is played, Po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rare-injury-has-porzingis-listed-as-questionable-for-game-3/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rare-injury-has-porzingis-listed-as-questionable-for-game-3/ The Celtics have listed Porzingis as questionable for Game 3 with what they term as a “rare injury’ described as a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. But unless something totally out of the ordinary occurs before the next game in this best-of-seven series against the Dallas Mavericks is played, Po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rare-injury-has-kristaps-porzingis-listed-as-questionable-for-game-3/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rare-injury-has-kristaps-porzingis-listed-as-questionable-for-game-3/ Maybe urgency has not yet been replaced by panic. But panic is lurking around the corner, waiting to hijack urgency.
There’s no such thing as a must-win situation unless your season will end if you lose. The Mavericks will have another game, no matter what happens Wednesday night in Game 3.
But going down 0-3 in the NBA Finals is nothing short of a pink-slip notification that your time is up.
No NBA team ever has recovered from a 3-0 hole to win a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pressure-grows-for-mavericks-who-look-to-capitalize-on-mistakes/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pressure-grows-for-mavericks-who-look-to-capitalize-on-mistakes/ Thanks to Sunday’s gritty 105-98 win over Dallas in Boston, the Celtics own an advantageous 2-0 lead over the Mavs in this best-of-seven series. Teams are just 5-31 all-time in the NB]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-has-successfully-overcome-an-0-2-deficit-in-nba-finals-before/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-has-successfully-overcome-an-0-2-deficit-in-nba-finals-before/ Thanks to Sunday’s gritty 105-98 win in Boston, the Celtics own a 2-0 lead over the Mavs in this best-of-seven series. Teams are just 5-31 all-time in the NBA Finals when they trail 2-0.
And Irving played a major role on one of those]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-has-overcome-an-0-2-deficit-in-nba-finals-before/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-has-overcome-an-0-2-deficit-in-nba-finals-before/ So we’re telling you there’s a chance.
But based on the way the Boston Celtics have played in going ahead 2-0 after Sunday’s 105-98 victory at TD Garden, it is testing the faith of the Mavericks’ believers.
The odds certainly are against them. Boston hasn’t lost four of fiv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-struggled-but-so-did-mavericks-bench-in-game-2/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-struggled-but-so-did-mavericks-bench-in-game-2/ Getting down to the brass tacks of why the Mavs are mired in an 0-2 hole in this best-of-seven series in the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Dončić simply said: “Every game we lose, it’s a missed opportunity for us.”
And Sunday’s loss was a sub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/according-to-doni-every-game-we-lose-its-a-missed-opportunity-for-us/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/according-to-doni-every-game-we-lose-its-a-missed-opportunity-for-us/ Getting down to the brass tacks of why the Mavs are mired in an 0-2 hole in this best-of-seven series in the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Dončić simply said: “Every game we lose, it’s a missed opportunity for us.”
And Sunday’s loss was a sub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/according-to-doni-every-game-we-lose-its-a-missed-opportunity/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/according-to-doni-every-game-we-lose-its-a-missed-opportunity/ The Boston Celtics took charge in the third quarter and held on for a hard-earned 105-98 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals as the Mavericks lost consecutive games in the playoffs for the first time this year.
Teams that win the first two games of a playoff series have historically been tough to beat. They go on to win a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-repel-mavericks-take-2-0-nba-finals-lead-105-98/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-repel-mavericks-take-2-0-nba-finals-lead-105-98/ “The great thing about this award is it came to me out of the blue,” Tomjanovich said Sunday. “I had no idea I was up for this. I happened to be with my son up in Houston when I got the call and Rick started telling me about it.
“I got emotional. My son kept asking, ‘Are you okay? Are you okay?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-rockets-coach-rudy-tomjanovich-wins-prestigious-award/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/former-rockets-coach-rudy-tomjanovich-wins-prestigious-award/ The Mavericks shot only three corner three-pointers, far below their usual number. And one of those was heaved by Luka Dončić, whose job it usually is to find the shooters in the corner, not be one.
The Mavericks also had a virtu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-2-preview-mavericks-need-to-relocate-two-old-reliable-friends/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-2-preview-mavericks-need-to-relocate-two-old-reliable-friends/ It wasn’t nearly as tough as any of the four quarters he played on Thursday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Try as they might, media members could not rattle Irving. He was calm and thoughtful and defused any attempts to get him into a running commentary that might agitate Boston fans or derail his focus from the Mavericks’ No. 1 task, which is winning Game 2 of the Finals on Sunday to even]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-cool-collected-during-give-and-take-with-finals-media/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-cool-collected-during-give-and-take-with-finals-media/ “He played on the biggest stage in college and they lost to Louisville,” Hardaway Sr. told Mavs.com. “And he’s in the NBA Finals now.
“It’s somewhere I was trying to get to as a collegian and as a professional, and he’s doing it. It means a lot.”
Hardaway Jr. and the Michigan Wolverines lost to L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-hardaway-jr-plays-in-nba-finals-hardaway-sr-a-proud-papa/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-hardaway-jr-plays-in-nba-finals-hardaway-sr-a-proud-papa/ But of all people, it was former Mavs center Kristaps Porzingis who swung the momentum and the temperature of Game 1 in favor of the Celtics. As soon as Porzingis entered the game with 7:17 remaining in the first quarter, everything changed for the worst for the Mavs.
It was as if Porzingis had the key to success for th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kristaps-porzingis-was-the-difference-maker-in-series-opener/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kristaps-porzingis-was-the-difference-maker-in-series-opener/ It’s just basketball.
Yes, it’s 20,000 Boston crazies yelling in your ear. Yes, it’s Kristaps Porzingis rolling onto the court like the new-age combination of Bill Walton and Bill Russell to dismantle the Mavericks. And, yes, it’s a new atmosphere for most of the Mavs in a wicked NBA Finals environment.
But it’s still just basketball.
The Mavericks need to remind themselves of that go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/looking-forward-four-areas-where-mavericks-need-improvement/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/looking-forward-four-areas-where-mavericks-need-improvement/ It’s just basketball.
Yes, it’s 20,000 Boston crazies yelling in your ear. Yes, it’s Kristaps Porzingis rolling onto the court like the new-age combination of Bill Walton and Bill Russell to dismantle the Mavericks. And, yes, it’s a new atmosphere for most of the Mavs in a wicked NBA Finals environment.
But it’s still just basketball.
The Mavericks need to remind themselves of that go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/looking-ahead-four-areas-where-mavericks-need-improvement/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/looking-ahead-four-areas-where-mavericks-need-improvement/ After missing two playoff series with a calf injury, the 7-3 Porzingis came back with a vengeance, completely swinging Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Boston’s favor with his work in the first half.
The former Maverick had started all but one of his 473 previous NBA regular-season and playoff games. On Thursday, he came off the bench and was the cataly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/off-the-bench-porzingis-gouges-mavericks/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/off-the-bench-porzingis-gouges-mavericks/ Brown scored 22 points and Porzingis – who used to play for the Mavs — added 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks off the bench after playing for the first time since straining his right calf on April 29 in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs against the Miami Heat. Also]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-win-series-opener-against-mavs-107-89/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-win-series-opener-against-mavs-107-89/ Brown scored 22 points and Porzingis – who used to play for the Mavs — added 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks off the bench after playing for the first time since straining his right calf on April 29 in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs against the Miami Heat. Also]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-win-nba-finals-opener-over-mavs-107-89/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/celtics-win-nba-finals-opener-over-mavs-107-89/ Mavericks’ coach Jason Kidd weighed in on the latest speculation that the Lakers are potentially interested in adding University of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley as their head coach.
Kidd has known Hurley since they were competitors in high school.
The idea of Hurley jumping from a wildly successful college coaching career to the NBA re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/finals-notebook-kidd-on-la-coaching-vacancy-bill-walton-remembered/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/finals-notebook-kidd-on-la-coaching-vacancy-bill-walton-remembered/ Mavericks’ coach Jason Kidd weighed in on the latest speculation that the Lakers are potentially interested in adding University of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley as their head coach.
Kidd has known Hurley since they were competitors in high school.
The idea of Hurley jumping from a wildly successful college coaching career to the NBA re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/finals-notebook-kidd-on-coaching-carousel-bill-walton-remembered/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/finals-notebook-kidd-on-coaching-carousel-bill-walton-remembered/ When Gafford woke up on the morning of Feb. 8, he was still a member of the Washington Wizards. And the Wizards were slated to play the Celtics in Boston on Feb. 9.
That meant the Wizards were planning on leaving Washington, DC, on Feb. 8 to fly to Boston. However, Gafford received an important phone call from Wizards general manager Will Dawkins informing him that he may have to re-arrange his trav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-the-celtics-daniel-gafford-has-come-full-circle/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-the-celtics-daniel-gafford-has-come-full-circle/ When Gafford woke up on the morning of Feb. 8, he was still a member of the Washington Wizards. And the Wizards were slated to play the Celtics in Boston on Feb. 9.
That meant the Wizards were planning on leaving Washington on Feb. 8 to fly to Boston. However, Gafford received an important phone call from Wizards general manager Will Dawkins informing him that he may have to re-arrange his traveling]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/february-trip-to-boston-was-aborted-for-gafford-much-to-the-mavs-delight/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/february-trip-to-boston-was-aborted-for-gafford-much-to-the-mavs-delight/ Apparently, James said on his podcast — which he shares with ex-Mavs guard JJ Redick – earlier this week that he’s proud of the growth Irving has made, but is “mad at the same time that I’m not his running mate anymore.” Asked]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-thought-about-those-times-when-he-and-james-played-together/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 02:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-thought-about-those-times-when-he-and-james-played-together/ Apparently, James said this week on his podcast — which he shares with ex-Mavs guard JJ Redick – that he’s proud of the growth Irving has made, but is “mad at the same time that I’m not his running mate anymore.” Asked about that, Irving, whi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-remembers-the-good-times-when-he-and-james-played-together/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 02:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-remembers-the-good-times-when-he-and-james-played-together/ They have been clearly the best team from their respective conferences. Now, we get to see them go against each other with the world watching.
“It’s going to be a dogfight,” Mavericks’ forward P.J. Washington said. “We’re playing for all the marbles. This is everybody’s goal. Everybody’s going to play hard every possession. I just can’t wait.&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-finals-matchup-and-the-edge-goes-to-/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-finals-matchup-and-the-edge-goes-to-/ His liftoffs are not explosive. He won’t blow by defenders. He’s not particularly athletic on the surface.
To which he says: “I’m athletic in different ways. Not everything is jumping and running fast.”
He’s right.
From the neck up, he’s more nimble than anybody else in the NBA. When it comes to strength and smarts about putting his defender in a weakened]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-journey-continues-with-unparalleled-athleticism-from-the-neck-up/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-journey-continues-with-unparalleled-athleticism-from-the-neck-up/ “Nico Harrison has demonstrated his leadership and capabilities in the Dallas Mavericks organization,” Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont said. “His vision, along with his efforts on behalf of our players and staff have propelle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-award-multi-year-extension-to-nico-harrison/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-award-multi-year-extension-to-nico-harrison/ Kristaps Porzingis, the former Maverick who never quite worked out the way everybody hoped, is expected to return in the NBA Finals from a leg injury that kept him out of the previous two rounds of the playoffs.
When coach Jason Kidd was asked about Porzingis, he had a logical response.
“They were good without him,” he said. “They’re going]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-finals-notebook-porzingis-return-adds-spice-for-fans/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/nba-finals-notebook-porzingis-return-adds-spice-for-fans/ Harrison’s extension comes less than a month after coach Jason Kidd received a multiyear contract extension.
Below is the news release announcing the move:
 
MAVERICKS SIGN NICO HARRISON TO CONTRACT EXTENSION
 
DALLAS – The Dallas M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gm-harrison-signs-multiyear-extension/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gm-harrison-signs-multiyear-extension/ Irving already knows the Celtics’ fans will likely heckle him, will probably boo him every time he touches the ball, and will do everything they can to try to get him off his game. But he is prepared for the onslaught.
“I think I’m better at consolidating kind of the emotions now or being aware of what it’s going to be like,” I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-to-be-laser-focused-during-return-to-boston-to-play-celtics/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-to-be-laser-focused-during-return-to-boston-to-play-celtics/ On Monday, as he and the Mavericks were in full-bore preparations for the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, he recounted a story from his youth about his hopes and dreams as a youngster.
A reporter produced a list. On it was the following:
Become a McDonald’s All-American.
Sign with Kentucky.
Play for USA Basketball.
Become an NBA lottery pick.
Play for the Dallas Mavericks.
“That’s the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-living-the-childhood-dream/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-living-the-childhood-dream/ Last summer Jones declined the player option on his contract with the Chicago Bulls which would have paid him $3.36 million this season. In its place, Jones instead signed a one-year $2.7 million veteran’s minimum contract with the Dallas Mavericks – the contract the NBA reserves for seven-year veterans like Jones.
However, when Jones hits the free agent market again this summer he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/derrick-jones-jr-took-a-chance-and-its-likely-to-pay-off-big-time/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/derrick-jones-jr-took-a-chance-and-its-likely-to-pay-off-big-time/ That would be Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
If you watched closely, Dončić may have already cast his vote.
During the celebration after winning the Western Conference finals, the Mavericks’ point guard took his MVP trophy, said it was for his teammates, and then Jason Kidd noticed s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-major-impact-its-something-even-he-didnt-see-coming/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-major-impact-its-something-even-he-didnt-see-coming/ That would be Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
If you watched closely, Dončić may have already cast his vote.
During the celebration after winning the Western Conference finals, the Mavericks’ point guard took his MVP trophy, said it was for his teammates, and then Jason Kidd noticed s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-major-impact-even-he-didnt-see-it-coming/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-major-impact-even-he-didnt-see-it-coming/ For instance, when the 1995 Houston Rockets became the lowest-seeded team to win an NBA title, their rings had nine diamonds encrusted into the body of the two Larry O’Brien trophies for their back-to-back championships.
The significance? The sixth-seeded Rockets won nine road games on their way to the promised land – more than half of the 15 wins (at that time) that were required to win it all.
They remain the lowest-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-building-a-rare-road-warrior-legacy/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-building-a-rare-road-warrior-legacy/ Instead, they want him to think, act and play like he’s a wily veteran.
“I’m a rookie,” said Lively, who is fresh out of college and in his first season with the Dallas Mavericks. “I’m not going to be perfect.
“But my teammates say go out there and be a vet, go out ther]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-teammates-want-him-to-think-act-and-play-like-a-veteran/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-teammates-want-him-to-think-act-and-play-like-a-veteran/ It was 13 years ago when Nowitzki hopped over the scorer’s table at American Airlines Center and skittered out of the arena when the Mavericks had beaten Oklahoma City and reached the NBA Finals, where they would play, and beat, Miami.
He didn’t want to talk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-bracing-for-incredible-weapons-in-nba-finals/Fri, 31 May 2024 23:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-bracing-for-incredible-weapons-in-nba-finals/ Pity for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Amazement at a special talent like Luka.
“I knew it was going to be a long night for whoever was in front of him,” the Mavericks’ center said. “I set a screen, got him downhill – I thought I se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/road-hog-mavericks-knew-luka-was-going-to-wear-out-wolves/Fri, 31 May 2024 18:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/road-hog-mavericks-knew-luka-was-going-to-wear-out-wolves/ The last time Irving played in the NBA Finals was 2017 when his Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors in five games. Since then, Irving spent two seasons with the Boston Celtics and three-and-a-half seasons with the Brooklyn Nets before the Mavs secured his services in a trade on Feb. 6, 2023.
And because the Mavs were able to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-10]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/trip-to-nba-finals-represent-redemption-for-kyrie-irving/Fri, 31 May 2024 08:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/trip-to-nba-finals-represent-redemption-for-kyrie-irving/ And for the first time, Luka Dončić will be showcasing his massive skills on basketball’s biggest stage.
Judging by Thursday night, he’s more than ready.
The Mavericks made quick work of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, thanks to their superstar guards, Dončić and Kyrie Irving.
Dončić outscored Minnesota]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-shred-wolves-roll-into-the-nba-finals/Fri, 31 May 2024 04:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-shred-wolves-roll-into-the-nba-finals/ And for the first time, Luka Dončić will be showcasing his massive skills on basketball’s biggest stage.
Judging by Thursday night, he’s more than ready.
The Mavericks made quick work of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, thanks to their superstar guards, Dončić and Kyrie Irving.
Dončić outscored Minnesota]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-shred-wolves-roll-into-nba-finals/Fri, 31 May 2024 04:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-shred-wolves-roll-into-nba-finals/ And for the first time, Luka Dončić will be showcasing his massive skills on basketball’s biggest stage.
Judging by Thursday night, he’s more than ready.
The Mavericks made quick work of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, thanks to their superstar guards, Dončić and Kyrie Irving.
Dončić outscored Minnesota]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-and-co-shred-wolves-as-mavericks-roll-into-nba-finals/Fri, 31 May 2024 04:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-and-co-shred-wolves-as-mavericks-roll-into-nba-finals/ When the back of Lively’s head collided sharply with Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee, the gasp inside American Airlines Center spoke volumes.
It looked bad. Could have been a concussion. Could have been a serious neck or head injury.
Thankfully for Lively, it appears to have been none of the above.
A nec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-5-preview-mavericks-hopeful-that-lively-returns/Thu, 30 May 2024 03:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-5-preview-mavericks-hopeful-that-lively-returns/ It’s a make-or-miss league.
On Tuesday in Game 4, the Minnesota Timberwolves made. The Mavericks missed.
That’s an oversimplification, of course. There are many reasons why the Wolves made 53 percent of their shots and a disturbingly strong 46 percent from three-point range (11-of-24).
A Mavericks’ defense that perhaps was a fraction out of sync. A brief]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/was-game-4-simply-a-matter-of-mavs-shooters-not-being-makers/Wed, 29 May 2024 21:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/was-game-4-simply-a-matter-of-mavs-shooters-not-being-makers/ It was that stern defense which was the backdrop to the Timberwolves’ stunning 105-100 victory over the Mavs in Game 4 of this best-of-seven Western Conference Finals.
“I just love the aggression we played with,” Towns said. “You could tell we had]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/timberwolves-had-solid-defensive-performance-against-mavs/Wed, 29 May 2024 21:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/timberwolves-had-solid-defensive-performance-against-mavs/ So he sized up the Wolves’ Kyle Anderson as he crossed midcourt, saw that there wasn’t much help coming defensively and decided to attack.
A couple dribbles later, Hardy got airborne and with a little double-clutch as he slid by Anderson, threw down the dunk of the game to get the Mavericks within 73-71.
Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardys-highlight-dunk-illustrated-his-growth-in-mavs-playoff-run/Wed, 29 May 2024 06:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardys-highlight-dunk-illustrated-his-growth-in-mavs-playoff-run/ Towns scored 25 points and snatched five rebounds as the Timberwolves stayed alive in the Western Conference Finals by scoring a surprising 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. After blowing a chance to sweep this series, the Mavs now lead this best-of-seven series, 3-1, with Game 5 slated for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/towns-heats-up-powers-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/Wed, 29 May 2024 06:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/towns-heats-up-powers-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/ Towns scored 25 points and snatched five rebounds as the Timberwolves stayed alive in the Western Conference Finals by scoring a surprising 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. After blowing a chance to sweep this series, the Mavs now lead this best-of-seven series, 3-1, with Game 5 slated for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/towns-broke-out-of-slump-to-lead-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/Wed, 29 May 2024 06:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/towns-broke-out-of-slump-to-lead-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/ Towns scored 25 points and snatched five rebounds as the Timberwolves stayed alive in the Western Conference Finals by scoring a surprising 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. After blowing a chance to sweep this series, the Mavs now lead this best-of-seven series, 3-1, with Game 5 slated for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/towns-break-out-of-slump-in-leading-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/Wed, 29 May 2024 06:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/towns-break-out-of-slump-in-leading-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/ With the win, the Timberwolves avoided getting swept and now trail this Western Conference Finals best-of-seven series, 3-1. Game 5 will be Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in Minneapolis.
Luka Dončić picked up a triple-double and led the Mavs with 28 points, 15 rebounds]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-scored-29-in-leading-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/Wed, 29 May 2024 06:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-scored-29-in-leading-timberwolves-to-105-100-win-over-mavs/ But the core of the group that brought home the championship in 2011 hasn’t forgotten what it’s like. And they have been there to support Jason Kidd and this new generation of Mavericks.
Kidd said before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday that he spent a part of Monday night at Dirk Nowitzki’s house, enjoying the camaraderie and giving his brain a break from endless film and strategizing sess]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/championship-voices-from-2011-supporting-mavericks/Wed, 29 May 2024 04:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/championship-voices-from-2011-supporting-mavericks/ After Sunday’s 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, the Mavs have a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. No team has bounced back from such a deficit to win a best-of-seven series in the history of the NBA.
While the odds are obviously stacked in the Mavs’ favor that they’ll advance to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-need-one-more-win-to-reach-their-third-nba-finals/Tue, 28 May 2024 03:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-need-one-more-win-to-reach-their-third-nba-finals/ Lively was injured early in the second quarter of Game 3 of this best-of-seven series on Sunday when the back of his head inadvertently collided with the right knee of Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns as Lively was falling on the court. Lively laid on the floor for over five minutes before he walked to the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-doubtful-for-game-4-against-timberwolves-kleber-upgraded/Tue, 28 May 2024 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-doubtful-for-game-4-against-timberwolves-kleber-upgraded/ Lively was injured early in the second quarter of Game 3 of this best-of-seven series on Sunday when the back of his head inadvertently collided with the right knee of Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns as Lively was falling on the court. Lively laid on the floor for over five minutes before he walked off th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-listed-as-doubtful-for-game-4-against-timberwolves/Tue, 28 May 2024 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-listed-as-doubtful-for-game-4-against-timberwolves/ Kyrie Irving welded the top back on. Or at least put it in Tupperware until further notice.
The subject was the Mavericks’ backcourt and where it ranks in history with Irving and Luka Dončić forging greatness on pretty much a nightly basis in the playoffs.
“There’s a debate out there: is this the best backcourt in NBA history,” Kidd said Sunday night as the Mavericks went ahead 3-0 in the Western Conference finals with a 116-1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-helps-squash-wolves-in-game-3-then-quells-greatest-talk/Mon, 27 May 2024 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-helps-squash-wolves-in-game-3-then-quells-greatest-talk/ And when the video was played on the Jumbotron showing Lively’s head awkwardly made contact with the right knee of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns as Lively was falling to the floor, a loud gasp could be heard throughout the arena. The concern level was even higher whe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-suffers-neck-sprain-during-win-over-timberwolves/Mon, 27 May 2024 06:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-suffers-neck-sprain-during-win-over-timberwolves/ That quickly became a battle cry for the Wolves in their first trip to the Western Conference finals in 20 years.
Maybe the Mavericks should borrow it.
Something like: Bring ya brooms.
Yes, the sweep alert is on after the Mavericks took Minnesota’s best punch and refused to hit the floor, surviving for a 116-107 victory at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-on-the-brink-of-nba-finals-after-whipping-wolves-116-107/Mon, 27 May 2024 04:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-on-the-brink-of-nba-finals-after-whipping-wolves-116-107/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-danced-by-gobert-for-dramatic-game-winning-three-pointer/Sun, 26 May 2024 02:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-danced-by-gobert-for-dramatic-game-winning-three-pointer/ To be healthy and playing your best.
Health for the Mavericks is a moving target. Some folks watch them and see Luka Dončić dragging around on one leg because of his sprained right knee.
Others see his endless string of triple-doubles and realize that, in Luka’s universe, winning is a better cure-all than any bandage or treatment.
As for playing your best, the Mavericks have nai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/sizzling-mavericks-have-a-healthy-chance-to-go-up-3-0-on-wolves/Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/sizzling-mavericks-have-a-healthy-chance-to-go-up-3-0-on-wolves/ The Mavericks were locked in a dramatic battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves midway through the fourth quarter when Gafford blocked a three-point try, then leaked out as Dončić got the short rebound.
Luka whipped a court-length pass to the streaking Gafford, who abs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-had-another-prayer-shot-besides-lukas-to-key-game-2-win/Sat, 25 May 2024 07:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-had-another-prayer-shot-besides-lukas-to-key-game-2-win/ With the victory, the Mavs were able to win both games to open this series on the road, and now hold a 2-0 lead in this best-of-seven series. In the history of the NBA, teams that emerge victorie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-buries-game-winning-three-pointer-as-mavs-stun-timberwolves-109-108/Sat, 25 May 2024 06:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-buries-game-winning-three-pointer-as-mavs-stun-timberwolves-109-108/ The run of threes worked fine for the Timberwolves in the first half of Game 1 when they were 11-of-25 from the field and led, 62-59, at the game’s midway point. But in the s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-want-timberwolves-to-keep-raining-threes/Fri, 24 May 2024 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-want-timberwolves-to-keep-raining-threes/ “We know we’re going to get their best game in Game 2,” Gafford said before Thursday’s practice. “I’m pretty sure for a fact that they felt they should]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-expect-to-receive-timberwolves-best-punch-in-game-2/Thu, 23 May 2024 23:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-expect-to-receive-timberwolves-best-punch-in-game-2/ Get the ball. Line it up. Take the shot.
No dribbling. No arm-touching or ball-spinning. No extraneous body movement, like shoulder wiggles.
Just catch and shoot.
Lively’s free-throw shooting has become a source of pride for him and an asset for the Mavericks during their playoff run, which has landed them a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The spotlight]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-free-throw-mechanics-could-be-first-step-to-a-broader-skillset/Thu, 23 May 2024 23:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-free-throw-mechanics-could-be-first-step-to-a-broader-skillset/ The Mavericks had played a strong Game 1 in the Western Conference finals to take a 108-105 victory and the Wolves’ coach was not happy with his team. Or with the legality of certain things happening on the court. But more on that in a moment.
The Mavericks had a game plan that stifled the Minnesota offense in the paint and forced a ridiculous]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wolves-coach-made-sure-his-team-got-the-memo-that-west-finals-have-begun/Thu, 23 May 2024 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wolves-coach-made-sure-his-team-got-the-memo-that-west-finals-have-begun/ Right after Minnesota rallied from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to upset the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals this past Sunday, Edwards boldly shouted that he was going to defend Dallas guard Kyrie Irving in the conference finals. Well, that assignment didn’t go too well for Edwards on Wednesday’s series opener when the Timberwolves]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-poked-the-bear-in-this-case-irving-and-lost-that-battle/Thu, 23 May 2024 07:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/edwards-poked-the-bear-in-this-case-irving-and-lost-that-battle/ Any reports that they were fading during struggles against Oklahoma City in the last round were greatly exaggerated.
First Kyrie Irving kept the Mavericks afloat early, then Luka Dončić took charge in the fourth quarter to propel the Mavs to a 108-105 victory in Game 1 of the best-of-seven conference finals at the Target Center.
The Mavericks stole the home-court advantage behind]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-superstars-fuel-game-1-win-over-wolves/Thu, 23 May 2024 05:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-superstars-fuel-game-1-win-over-wolves/ The Mavericks conquered Oklahoma City’s stocky, sticky defender in the second round of the playoffs, but it was by no means a breeze. It took a physical toll on Dončić.
And it did something else: provided a blueprint for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals against the Mavericks that starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
“Yeah, for sure,” T-Wolves’ guard Anthony Edw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wolves-view-hoping-dorts-blueprint-helps-them-defend-luka-better/Wed, 22 May 2024 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/wolves-view-hoping-dorts-blueprint-helps-them-defend-luka-better/ It consisted of 82 games. And even before those 82 games were over, Gafford had already made plans to take a vacation in the offseason.
But that all changed on Feb. 8 when the Washington Wizards traded Gafford to the Dallas Mavericks. At the time, Gafford had a strong feeling he wasn’t going to be taking an early vacation to some exotic hotspot this offseason.
“I wouldn’t be in this positio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/trade-from-wizards-to-mavs-forced-gafford-to-cancel-vacation-plans/Wed, 22 May 2024 05:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/trade-from-wizards-to-mavs-forced-gafford-to-cancel-vacation-plans/ They will begin the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night at Target Center and the Mavericks have yet to prove they can bounce into a series and take charge early.
In fact, they’ve never won Game 1 under Jason Kidd. They started down 0-1 three times in 2022. And in this year’s playoffs, t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wolves-primer-game-1s-are-tough-but-luka-has-reason-to-smile/Wed, 22 May 2024 01:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-wolves-primer-game-1s-are-tough-but-luka-has-reason-to-smile/ For starters, the Timberwolves hang their hats on the defensive end of the court where their vaunted defense was ranked No. 1 in the NBA this season. Trying to maneuver past their front line of Rudy Gobert (7-1) Karl-Anthony Towns (7-0) and Jaden McDaniels (6-9) and get to the rim i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/timberwolves-posed-a-very-tall-problem-for-opponents/Tue, 21 May 2024 04:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/timberwolves-posed-a-very-tall-problem-for-opponents/ For starters, the Timberwolves hang their hats on the defensive end of the court where their vaunted defense was ranked No. 1 in the NBA this season. Trying to maneuver past their front line of Rudy Gobert (7-1) Karl-Anthony Towns (7-0) and Jaden McDaniels (6-9) and get to the rim i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/timberwolves-pose-a-tall-problem-for-opponents/Tue, 21 May 2024 04:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/timberwolves-pose-a-tall-problem-for-opponents/ The only player among the 10 on the two teams that’s still playing is Mavericks’ center Dereck Lively II.
As he said Monday afternoon, that means more to him than any award.
“They (voters) are going to look in the regular season of who’s making the most noise, who had the most eyes on them,” Lively said. “But no matter if I have 10 points, 10 rebounds, 10 blocks or zer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-earns-second-team-all-rookie-nod/Tue, 21 May 2024 00:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-earns-second-team-all-rookie-nod/ At least, that’s the way it looks on the surface.
The Boston Celtics are the clear favorites to win the championship as the NBA’s version of the Final Four unfolds.
Jason Kidd acknowledged as much on Monday as the Mavericks began preparations for the Western Conference semifinals against Minnesota.
“You have four left,” he said. “Probably only one was really talked about as having a legit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/long-shots-mavericks-wolves-still-standing-in-western-conference/Tue, 21 May 2024 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/long-shots-mavericks-wolves-still-standing-in-western-conference/ When the 2023 trade was finalized which had Irving joining the Mavs, there were so many so-called basketball experts who said it wouldn’t work. They cl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-kyrie-irving-proved-the-critics-were-wrong/Mon, 20 May 2024 02:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-kyrie-irving-proved-the-critics-were-wrong/ When the 2023 trade brought Irving to the Mavs, there were so many so-called basketball experts who said it wouldn’t work. They claimed that both D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-irving-proved-the-critics-wrong/Mon, 20 May 2024 02:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-irving-proved-the-critics-wrong/ In 2022, they were younger, smaller and had a defense that was growing teeth.
In 2024, they’re older, bigger, more athletic, have true centers and have a defense that possesses full-grown fangs.
That’s why they feel the job is not done.
In 2022, the Mavericks most definitely had the attitude that they had accomplished something to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/culture-club-mavericks-belief-in-one-another-continues-to-grow/Sun, 19 May 2024 21:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/culture-club-mavericks-belief-in-one-another-continues-to-grow/ The Oklahoma City Thunder were controlling Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals and Washington had a goose-egg in the scoring department going into the fourth quarter.
Then, Washington came to life with nine points, including the two free throws with 2.5 seconds left that provided the winning points in the Mavericks’ 117-116 victory at American Airlines Center that delivered th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washingtons-clutch-free-throws-give-him-a-dream-come-true/Sun, 19 May 2024 06:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washingtons-clutch-free-throws-give-him-a-dream-come-true/ The Mavs overcame a massive 17-point deficit in the second half en route to chasing down and nipping the Oklahoma City Thunder in electric fashion, 117-116, on Saturday night before a boisterous sellout crowd of 20,555 at American Airlines Center. In winning this Western Conference semifinal best-of-seven series, 4-2, the Mavs advanced to the conference finals where they’ll fac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nip-okc-117-116-reach-conference-finals-for-second-time-in-three-seasons/Sun, 19 May 2024 05:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nip-okc-117-116-reach-conference-finals-for-second-time-in-three-seasons/ Gafford and Washington have been the defensive engines the Mavs have used to steer themselves within one win of reaching the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons. Since the two trades, for the most part the Mavs have b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-turned-up-the-heat-on-defensive-end-of-court/Sat, 18 May 2024 07:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-turned-up-the-heat-on-defensive-end-of-court/ An absolute legend in Oklahoma, Switzer attended Wednesday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. After he left his suite to go down a hallway to conduct an interview with Mavs.com, fans kept rushing up to him to get a photo, or just to say hello or reminisce about the good old days.
For Switzer, the adulation comes with the territory of bei]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-cowboys-coach-switzer-still-bullish-on-the-nfl-and-the-nba/Sat, 18 May 2024 03:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-cowboys-coach-switzer-still-bullish-on-the-nfl-and-the-nba/ An absolute legend in Oklahoma, Switzer attended this past Wednesday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. After he left his suite to go down a hallway to conduct an interview with Mavs.com, one-by-one fans kept rushing up to him to get a photo, or just to say hello or reminisce about the good old days.
For Switzer, the adulation comes with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-cowboys-coach-barry-switzer-has-some-skin-in-nba-game/Sat, 18 May 2024 03:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/ex-cowboys-coach-barry-switzer-has-some-skin-in-nba-game/ They are up 3-2 and have a home game on Saturday night to possibly close out the Thunder.
This is where it gets really difficult. For the Mavericks as a team. And for Luka Dončić in particular.
From the team perspective, Josh Green summed it up perfectly on Friday.
“I think it’s going to be a battle,” he said. “And I’m looking forward to it.”
As are all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-notebook-toughest-part-of-okc-series-starts-now/Fri, 17 May 2024 23:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-notebook-toughest-part-of-okc-series-starts-now/ Goldstein is the proverbial NBA superfan who always has super cool courtside seats, and always shows up at arenas all across American donning super fashionable one-of-a-kind eye-popping clothes that he purchased straight from Paris, where he travels to four times a year. But it was as if Goldstein was destined to become the NBA&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jimmy-goldstein-is-a-long-time-and-well-loved-nba-superfan/Fri, 17 May 2024 03:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jimmy-goldstein-is-a-long-time-and-well-loved-nba-superfan/ He was campaigning for his spot on the NBA’s all-defense team next season.
Never mind the 31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. He was thrilled with his blocked shot on OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 55 seconds to go and the Mavericks ahead 99-90. That snuffed any faint hope the Thunder mig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-back-plus-takeaways-on-hardy-irving-from-game-5/Thu, 16 May 2024 21:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-back-plus-takeaways-on-hardy-irving-from-game-5/ Jones poured in a playoff career-high 19 points, including 10 in the first quarter after P.J. Washington was charged with his second foul less than four minutes into the game. Those tone-setting points by J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-was-able-to-sleep-very-well-after-win-over-thunder/Thu, 16 May 2024 11:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-was-able-to-sleep-very-well-after-win-over-thunder/ Jones poured in a playoff career-high 19 points, including 10 in the first quarter after P.J. Washington was charged with his second foul less than four minutes into the game. Those tone-setting points b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-was-able-to-sleep-quite-well-after-win-over-thunder/Thu, 16 May 2024 11:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-was-able-to-sleep-quite-well-after-win-over-thunder/ It’s who they are.
Coach Jason Kidd’s group continues to be as resilient as anybody in the NBA as they bounced back from Monday’s heart-wrenching loss to post a dominant 104-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday at the Paycom Center.
The Mavericks took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-take-charge-with-dominant-game-5-showing-at-okc/Thu, 16 May 2024 05:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-take-charge-with-dominant-game-5-showing-at-okc/ It’s who they are.
Coach Jason Kidd’s group continues to be as resilient as anybody in the NBA as they bounced back from Monday’s heart-wrenching loss to post a dominant 104-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday at the Paycom Center.
Luka Dončić, showing a very focused side that inc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-foxhole-mentality-shows-to-take-charge-with-game-5-win/Thu, 16 May 2024 05:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-foxhole-mentality-shows-to-take-charge-with-game-5-win/ It’s who they are.
Coach Jason Kidd’s group continues to be as resilient as anybody in the NBA as they bounced back from Monday’s heart-wrenching loss to post a dominant 104-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday at the Paycom Center.
Luka Dončić, showing a very focused side that inc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-magic-mavericks-foxhole-mentality-power-game-5-win/Thu, 16 May 2024 05:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-magic-mavericks-foxhole-mentality-power-game-5-win/ A little dancing, a little huddle, a lot of half-court shooting.
Everyone on the team from Luka Dončić to the assistant athletic trainers has made one of the heaves this season.
It’s everybody’s chance to laugh at the misses, particularly the occasional airball, and lighten the mood.
Don’t underestimate the importance of that at this time of the year, when the Maver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-trying-to-keep-things-light-in-pressure-situations/Wed, 15 May 2024 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-trying-to-keep-things-light-in-pressure-situations/ The Mavs lost Game 4 at home to the Clippers, leaving that series knotted at 2-2. And on Monday, the Mavs lost Game 4 at home to the Thunder, leaving that series knotted at 2-2.
However, any similarities between what happened to the Mavs in the ser]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-have-been-there-done-that-in-this-years-playoffs/Wed, 15 May 2024 05:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-have-been-there-done-that-in-this-years-playoffs/ And what they need to do to grab the momentum in a playoff series that has been as unpredictable as they come.
Their priorities:
Stay poised. Figure out a way to make life harder on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And get Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić rolling at the level we’ve come to know and love.
That last one is probably the trickiest of the three.
Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-5-can-mavericks-get-over-the-hump-in-knotted-up-series/Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-5-can-mavericks-get-over-the-hump-in-knotted-up-series/ In all, the Mavs blew a 14-point lead. They missed 11 free throws. They only scored 15 points in the third quarter. And they gave up 35 points in the fourth quarter.
Add all of that up and it equaled to the Thunder upsetting the Mavs, 100-96, to square this best-of-seven West]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-the-second-half-everything-that-could-go-wrong-went-wrong-for-mavs/Tue, 14 May 2024 20:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-the-second-half-everything-that-could-go-wrong-went-wrong-for-mavs/ In all, the Mavs blew a 14-point lead. They missed 10 of 19 free throws. They only scored 15 points in the third quarter. And they gave up 35 points in the fourth quarter.
Add all of that up and it equaled to the Thunder upsetting the Mavs, 100-96, to square this best-of-seven Western Confer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-the-second-half-everything-that-could-go-wrong-did-for-mavs/Tue, 14 May 2024 20:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/in-the-second-half-everything-that-could-go-wrong-did-for-mavs/ But no matter whether the calls are even or one team feels like they got slighted, there’s a simple truth that overrides everything else regarding the whistles.
If you don’t make your free throws, none of the rest matters, a fact that slapped the Mavericks into the loss column on Monday night.
They had too many misfires when they were wide-open from 15 feet and that doomed them in Game 4 as Oklahoma City]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/unacceptable-free-throw-shooting-sabotages-strong-mavericks-effort/Tue, 14 May 2024 07:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/unacceptable-free-throw-shooting-sabotages-strong-mavericks-effort/ With the win by OKC, this best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5 is Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City and Game 6 is Saturday at AAC. If necessary, a Game 7 will be played in OKC on May 20.
The Mavs led by as many as 14 points, but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gilgeous-alexander-scores-34-points-as-okc-stuns-mavs-100-96/Tue, 14 May 2024 07:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gilgeous-alexander-scores-34-points-as-okc-stuns-mavs-100-96/ Unfortunately, when Monday’s game was in the books, the Mavs left American Airlines Center with a sour taste in their mouth.
Too many missed free throws, too many mental lapses and too many costly turnovers cost the Mavs as they suffered a heart-breaking 100-96 loss to the Thunder at AAC. With the setback, this Western Conference s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gilgeous-alexander-scores-34-as-okc-stuns-mavs-100-96/Tue, 14 May 2024 07:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gilgeous-alexander-scores-34-as-okc-stuns-mavs-100-96/ After all, Holmgren is the Thunder’s glorified first-year player who would have been the easy choice to win this season’s Rookie of the Year award if not for some phenom over in San Antonio name Victory Wembanyama. That’s the type of skill-set Holmgren h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-leading-solid-efforts-to-slow-holmgren/Mon, 13 May 2024 03:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-leading-solid-efforts-to-slow-holmgren/ After all, Holmgren is the Thunder’s glorified first-year player who would have been the easy choice to win this season’s Rookie of the Year award if not for some phenom over in San Antonio name Victory Wembanyama. That’s the type of skill-set Holmgren h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-and-others-doing-solid-job-on-holmgren/Mon, 13 May 2024 03:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-and-others-doing-solid-job-on-holmgren/ More like 75.
Slow and creaky, he ambled toward the locker room and then to his postgame news conference room, his body still wrapped in leggings and athletic tape and supportive sleeves and Lord knows what else.
So what’s hurting?
“Everything,” he said. “I’m just trying to battle out there. I’m glad we got the win.”
In the superstar point guard&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dorts-dogged-defense-making-life-difficult-for-doni/Sun, 12 May 2024 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dorts-dogged-defense-making-life-difficult-for-doni/ Lively said: “It was like, ‘Alright, you’re going to disrespect me? I’m going to come up and I’m going to knock them down.’ “]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-felt-disrespected-then-knocked-down-five-key-free-throws/Sun, 12 May 2024 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-felt-disrespected-then-knocked-down-five-key-free-throws/ And they might have.
The Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder played a leave-it-all-out there playoff game on Saturday afternoon and the Mavericks persevered down the stretch for an exhausting 105-101 victory at American Airlines Center.
And we mean exhausting for the fans who had to withstand a slew of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-wont-be-bullied-as-proven-in-rugged-game-3-victory/Sun, 12 May 2024 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-wont-be-bullied-as-proven-in-rugged-game-3-victory/ And they might have.
The Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder played a leave-it-all-out there playoff game on Saturday afternoon and the Mavericks persevered down the stretch for an exhausting 105-101 victory at American Airlines Center.
And we mean exhausting for the fans who had to withstand a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-grind-out-rugged-game-3-victory-105-101/Sun, 12 May 2024 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-grind-out-rugged-game-3-victory-105-101/ And they might have.
The Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder played a leave-it-all-out there playoff game on Saturday afternoon and the Mavericks persevered down the stretch for an exhausting 105-101 victory at American Airlines Center.
And we mean exhausting for the fans who had to withstand a slew of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-3-victory-proves-mavericks-wont-be-bullied/Sun, 12 May 2024 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-3-victory-proves-mavericks-wont-be-bullied/ The Mavs lost Game 1 on the road against the Clippers, then won Game 2 on the road against the Clippers. The Mavs lost Game 1 on the road against the Thunder, then won Game 2 on the road against the Thunder.
From the Mavs’ perspective, the morale of the story is the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-wants-mavs-fans-to-always-keep-the-faith/Sat, 11 May 2024 00:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-wants-mavs-fans-to-always-keep-the-faith/ Look no further than the fact that they have not lost consecutive games yet in this postseason.
Now, as they prepare for Games 3 and 4 at American Airlines Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals, there’s no better time to continue their learning process.
Josh Green knows as much. As he pulled on a nice vest over his white dress shirt in the postgame locker roo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-3-preview-learning-from-the-past-is-crucial-in-swing-games/Fri, 10 May 2024 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-3-preview-learning-from-the-past-is-crucial-in-swing-games/ That would come later when his musical chops went global.
But he was an athlete. A good one, too. He particularly excelled at basketball, enough to chase the dream.
“I was a Mavs fan, a sports fan, because I played basketball all the way to college,” Lyons said. “I thought I was going to be on the court, be a Dallas Mav.”
As it turns out, his dream ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/guitarslayer-justin-lyons-meet-the-man-reinventing-mavericks-iconic-intro/Fri, 10 May 2024 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/guitarslayer-justin-lyons-meet-the-man-reinventing-mavericks-iconic-intro/ Maybe, just maybe, another X-factor stepped up Thursday night.
Tim Hardaway Jr. supplied strong energy and even better scoring off the bench and helped ignite the Mavericks to a 119-110 victory in Game 2 to knot the Western Conference semifinals against Oklahoma City at a win apiece.
The Mavericks have been a strength-in-numbers t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardaway-joins-playoff-party-with-major-game-2-contribution/Fri, 10 May 2024 07:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardaway-joins-playoff-party-with-major-game-2-contribution/ The series now shifts to American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3 and 4 starting Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and finishing up on Monday at 8:30 p.m. before returning back to OKC on Wednesday for Game 5.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-washington-lead-mavs-to-119-110-win-over-okc/Fri, 10 May 2024 07:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-washington-lead-mavs-to-119-110-win-over-okc/ But not to the point where they’re ready to pack their bags and call it a season.
“If it was just (a) one-game (series), we would be out,” coach Jason Kidd said following Wednesday’s practice at the Paycom Center. “It’s a (seven-game) series.
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-great-at-making-adjustments-following-a-game-1-loss/Thu, 09 May 2024 00:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-great-at-making-adjustments-following-a-game-1-loss/ Yet, after Wednesday’s workout, the Mavericks’ shooting guard was all smiles.
The last time the Mavericks went beyond the first round of the playoffs, Hardaway was a bystander, dealing with a broken bone in his left foot.
When he went down after playing just six minutes in Game 2 of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers with a sprain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardaway-grateful-to-be-back-for-a-piece-of-the-action/Wed, 08 May 2024 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hardaway-grateful-to-be-back-for-a-piece-of-the-action/ At the top of the priority list is creating better shots. You can’t shoot 34 percent in the second half and expect to win a road playoff game.
Was the OKC defense at least partly responsible? You bet.
But the Mavericks didn’t help their own cause. They didn’t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/okc-d-was-a-puzzle-mavericks-could-not-solve-in-game-1/Wed, 08 May 2024 20:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/okc-d-was-a-puzzle-mavericks-could-not-solve-in-game-1/ After all, the Dallas Mavericks’ center led the NBA in field goal shooting this season at 74 percent. And at one stage this season, Gafford converted 33 consecutive shots – two shy of the NBA record established by the great Wilt Chamberlain.
So, when Gafford glanced at the stat sheet from Tuesday’s 117-95 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, he was none too pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-miffed-at-shots-that-he-missed/Wed, 08 May 2024 08:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-miffed-at-shots-that-he-missed/ They trail the Western Conference semifinals 1-0 after the youthful energy of the Oklahoma City Thunder showed itself and the Mavericks’ shooting didn’t. They proceeded to lose the opener of this best-of-seven set 117-95 Tuesday night at Paycom Center.
Not to worry. The Mavericks have been here before.
A lot.
They haven’t won Game 1 of a playoff series in their last two postseason runs. They went]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-stumble-in-opener-fall-into-familiar-territory/Wed, 08 May 2024 06:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-stumble-in-opener-fall-into-familiar-territory/ They trail the Western Conference semifinals 1-0 after the youthful energy of the Oklahoma City Thunder showed itself and the Mavericks’ shooting didn’t. They proceeded to lose the opener of this best-of-seven set 117-95 Tuesday night at Paycom Center.
Not to worry. The Mavericks have been here before.
A lot.
They haven’t won Game 1 of a playoff series in their last two postseason runs. They went down]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-stumble-in-opener-fall-into-a-hole-they-know-all-too-well/Wed, 08 May 2024 06:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-stumble-in-opener-fall-into-a-hole-they-know-all-too-well/ Energy.
The Mavericks no longer are the young team going against the wily graybeards like they were in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Now they are the grizzled veterans, comparatively speaking to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
So the Mavericks need to channel their inner Energize]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-1-preview-mavs-need-energy-experience-against-youthful-thunder/Tue, 07 May 2024 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-1-preview-mavs-need-energy-experience-against-youthful-thunder/ Kidd is currently in his third season coaching the Mavs and has led them to a 140-106 record in the regular season, and a 13-11 record in the playoffs. In Kidd’s first season with the Mavs two years ago, he guided them to a 52-30 record and a berth in the Western Conference Finals.
Behind Kidd, the Mavs won the Southwest Division title this season for just the fifth time in franchise history with a 5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sign-jason-kidd-to-multi-year-contract-extension/Mon, 06 May 2024 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-sign-jason-kidd-to-multi-year-contract-extension/ In 2011 when Kidd was the starting point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, he faced a Thunder squad in the Western Conference Finals that featured a group of 22-year olds named Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook. The Mavs won that series in five games, then went on to beat the Miami Heat in six games to capture their lone NBA title.
This time around, the Mavs will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-sees-similarities-between-thunder-of-2011-and-today/Mon, 06 May 2024 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-sees-similarities-between-thunder-of-2011-and-today/ Back in 2011 when Kidd was the starting point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, he faced a Thunder squad in the Western Conference Finals that featured a group of 22-year olds named Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook. The Mavs won that series in five games, then went on to beat the Miami Heat in six games while capturing their lone NBA title.
This time around, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-on-similarities-between-okc-thunder-in-2011-to-today/Mon, 06 May 2024 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-on-similarities-between-okc-thunder-in-2011-to-today/ There was a time when he wasn’t as mature as he is now, just like almost all of us. And Irving now has the advantage of perspective when he looks at his past. It’s been a journey that has led him here, to the Mavericks, where the people who know him best say has helped the superstar guard smile a lot more.
As coach Jason Kidd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/right-place-right-time-has-irving-smiling-a-lot-more-these-days/Mon, 06 May 2024 02:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/right-place-right-time-has-irving-smiling-a-lot-more-these-days/ The Mavs announced Sunday that Kleber will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Kleber suffered the injury Friday with 11:15 remaining in the second quarter of the Mavs’ 114-101 close-out Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Kleber was dribbling the basketball and proceeded]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kleber-will-miss-series-vs-okc-with-shoulder-injury/Sun, 05 May 2024 22:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kleber-will-miss-series-vs-okc-with-shoulder-injury/ The Mavs announced Sunday that Kleber will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Kleber suffered the injury Friday with 11:15 remaining in the second quarter of the Mavs’ 114-101 close-out Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Kleber was dribbling down the court and did a near som]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kleber-will-miss-series-against-okc-with-shoulder-injury/Sun, 05 May 2024 22:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kleber-will-miss-series-against-okc-with-shoulder-injury/ The Los Angles Clippers discovered that the hard way Friday night when Irving tallied 28 of his 30 points in the second half in steering the Mavs to a 114-101 triumph in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series. The heroics by Irving clinched this series for the Mavs, 4-2, and they now move on to play the Oklahoma City]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/the-takeaways-kyrie-irving-again-showed-how-special-he-is/Sat, 04 May 2024 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/the-takeaways-kyrie-irving-again-showed-how-special-he-is/ Still young and relatively fresh on the scene, but already so grown-up and accomplished that the world knows their name.
And these Thunderdudes are some bad, bad bunnies.
They won the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs for a reason. They dispatched New Orleans in the first round in a sweep, although that was with the Pelicans missing their best player, Zion Williamson.
Still, the Thunder are a youthful force. Of the 421 points th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/young-hungry-thunder-worthy-of-newfound-status/Sat, 04 May 2024 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/young-hungry-thunder-worthy-of-newfound-status/ Four seconds later, the Mavericks’ forward found Kyrie Irving with a pass on the perimeter and that three-pointer nestled into the net and put the Mavericks up 85-70. If they needed a dagger to extract the last vestiges of life out of the Los Angeles Clippers, that was it.
And it typified a night w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/offensive-rebounding-laid-the-foundation-for-mavericks-close-out-win/Sat, 04 May 2024 08:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/offensive-rebounding-laid-the-foundation-for-mavericks-close-out-win/ Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić combined for 58 points Friday night and the Mavs won their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 114-101 gut-check victory at American Airlines Center. With the win, the Mavs emerged victorious in this best-of-seven series, 4-2, and will now start a best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
Irving sco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-eliminate-clippers-finally-114-101-win-series-in-six-games/Sat, 04 May 2024 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-eliminate-clippers-finally-114-101-win-series-in-six-games/ Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić combined for 58 points Friday night and the Mavs won their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 114-101 gut-check victory at American Airlines Center. With the win, the Mavs emerged victorious in this best-of-seven series, 4-2, and will now start a best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
Irving sco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-eliminate-clippers-finally-114-101-to-win-series-in-six-games/Sat, 04 May 2024 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-eliminate-clippers-finally-114-101-to-win-series-in-six-games/ That’s likely the mantra of the Dallas Mavericks entering Game 6 of their first-round best-of-seven playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. After all, even an elephant can remember what happened when the Mavs were faced with this same challenge – against this same franchise — in the first round of the 2021 playoffs.
That year, the Mavs took a 3-2 lead on the Clippers after winning Game 5 in Los Angeles. All the Mavs needed to do was win one more game an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/only-one-thing-on-mavs-mind-finish-the-job/Fri, 03 May 2024 03:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/only-one-thing-on-mavs-mind-finish-the-job/ It came afterward, when the Mavericks, while exuberant, also were grounded.
“It’s not over until you get four wins,” Maxi Kleber said. “They showed how much talent they have. So we got to take the next game very seriously]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hottest-takeaway-from-blowout-its-what-happened-afterward/Thu, 02 May 2024 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/hottest-takeaway-from-blowout-its-what-happened-afterward/ It’s the same attitude all of the Mavericks try to have.
“The shots I get, I take them,” Kleber said on Wednesday as the Mavericks drop-kicked the Los Angeles Clippers 123-93 in Game 5. “It goes for everybody. When it’s the right shot you take it and live with the results because it’s the best shot for the team.”
Kleber took a lot of shots on Thursday night that were right]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kleber-sizzles-from-long-range-to-provide-spark-in-game-5/Thu, 02 May 2024 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kleber-sizzles-from-long-range-to-provide-spark-in-game-5/ But that was nothing compared to the world of hurt he put on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
There was no denying the magnitude of Game 5 in the most hotly contested series of the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The Mavericks played free and easy, rolled up a 25-point third-quarter lead and cruised to an impressive 123-93 smashing of the poor-shooting Clippers Wednesday night at Crypto.com Are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-mavericks-take-3-2-series-lead-by-smashing-clippers/Thu, 02 May 2024 06:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-mavericks-take-3-2-series-lead-by-smashing-clippers/ But that was nothing compared to the world of hurt he and the Mavericks put on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
There was no denying the magnitude of Game 5 in the most hotly contested series of the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The Mavericks played free and easy, rolled up a 25-point third-quarter lead and cruised to an impressive 123-93 drubbing of the poor-shooting Clippers Wednesday night]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-mavericks-smash-clippers-to-take-3-2-series-lead/Thu, 02 May 2024 06:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-mavericks-smash-clippers-to-take-3-2-series-lead/ But that was nothing compared to the world of hurt he and the Mavericks put on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
There was no denying the magnitude of Game 5 in the most hotly contested series of the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The Mavericks played free and easy, rolled up a 25-point third-quarter lead and cruised to an impressive 123-93 drubbing of the poor-shooting Clippers Wednesday night]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-mavericks-smash-clippers-for-3-2-series-lead/Thu, 02 May 2024 06:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-mavericks-smash-clippers-for-3-2-series-lead/ But that was nothing compared to the world of hurt he put on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
There was no denying the magnitude of Game 5 in the most hotly contested series of the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The Mavericks played free and easy, rolled up a 25-point third-quarter lead and cruised to an impressive 123-93 smashing of the poor-shooting Clippers Wednesday night at Crypto.com Are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-as-mavericks-take-3-2-series-lead-by-smashing-clippers/Thu, 02 May 2024 06:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-gets-well-as-mavericks-take-3-2-series-lead-by-smashing-clippers/ However, he admitted he’s not 100 percent because of his sprained right knee and a stubborn cold that has had him wheezing and congested for the past week.
Asked if he would be playing were this a regular-season game, he said: “Probably not.”
Dončić has put up good numbers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-set-to-power-through-injury-sickness-in-game-5/Wed, 01 May 2024 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-set-to-power-through-injury-sickness-in-game-5/ The first-round series has been nothing if not riveting from start to 2-2.
Neither team has been able to put a death grip on the best-of-seven series as it heads into Wednesday night’s Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena.
The winner will have the upper hand. But anybody who believes that this game will decide the series]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-5-preview-entertaining-series-has-both-sides-feeling-upbeat/Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-5-preview-entertaining-series-has-both-sides-feeling-upbeat/ One minute he was striking an intimidating pose seen around the world. And the next minute he had reached celebrity status after there were T-shirts being made with said pose.
All of this came about when, following a brief skirmish last Friday during Game 3 of the Mavs’ best-of-seven first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington stood on the court with his arms folded and stared at the Clippers&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-arms-folded-pj-washingtons-pose-goes-viral/Wed, 01 May 2024 04:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-arms-folded-pj-washingtons-pose-goes-viral/ But when it comes to taking charge in their first-round playoff series, it’s huge. When the match is tied, there is no bigger swing game than the next one.
At 2-2, the Mavericks and Clippers know that whoever wins at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night will have a clear advantage to move on to the second round against Oklahoma City.
Luka Dončić knows it, too. And while he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-luka-set-to-roll-winner-of-game-5-controls-the-series/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-luka-set-to-roll-winner-of-game-5-controls-the-series/ The Clippers led, 55-24, midway through the second quarter, only to see the Mavs put on a furious rally and storm ahead, 105-104, with 2:15 remaining in the game. But the Clippers recovered and hung on to prevail, 116-111, to knot this best-of-seven first-round Western Conference playoff series at 2-2.
Lue said his team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tyronn-lue-happy-clippers-kept-their-composure-in-game-4/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/tyronn-lue-happy-clippers-kept-their-composure-in-game-4/ You might say that the Mavericks got waylaid by a Clippers’ haymaker and simply made a cosmetic comeback that eventually caused them to run out of gas when they finally got in position to win the game late.
Or, another way to look at it is that the Clippers had a masterful shooting night (18-of-29, 62 percent from three-point ra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/many-angles-of-game-4-loss-including-pgs-remarkable-corner-three/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/many-angles-of-game-4-loss-including-pgs-remarkable-corner-three/ Aches and pains are standard for every player that has survived the 82-game regular season to make the playoffs.
Luka Dončić is proof.
He acknowledged after the 116-111 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 on Sunday that he’s dealing with is not a “perfect situation.”
The superstar point guard was questionable going into Game 4 with right knee soreness. Less pu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-fighting-health-issues-but-impressed-with-kyrie-mffls/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-fighting-health-issues-but-impressed-with-kyrie-mffls/ It’s a dilemma that has become very mysterious to the Mavs.
Leonard is clearly the Clippers’ best player, and he missed Games 1 and 4 while dealing with inflammation in his right knee. However, not having Leonard has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-mysteriously-lost-another-game-leonard-didnt-play/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-mysteriously-lost-another-game-leonard-didnt-play/ Trailing by 31 points midway through the second quarter, the Mavericks tried to pull off a Richter-scale rally behind some clutch shot-making by Kyrie Irving. But the Clippers had an answer in the form of James Harden and Paul George, who powered them in the final moments to a 116-111 victory at American Airlines Center.
The first-round series now is knotted at two wins apiece]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rally-falls-short-clippers-level-series-2-2/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rally-falls-short-clippers-level-series-2-2/ Trailing by 31 points midway through the second quarter, the Mavericks tried to pull off a Richter-scale rally behind some clutch shot-making by Kyrie Irving. But the Clippers had an answer in the form of James Harden and Paul George, who powered them in the final moments to a 116-111 victory at American Airlines Center.
The series will return to LA for Game 5 on Wednesday all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rally-falls-short-as-clippers-level-series-2-2/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-rally-falls-short-as-clippers-level-series-2-2/ And to remind them that they haven’t done a darn thing if they get a little too comfortable with themselves.
Jason Kidd is perfectly fine at doing both.
Going into Game 4, the Mavericks needed to hear the blunt truth.
“We haven’t accomplished anything,” Kidd said Saturday. “The series is still going on. We’ve only won two games and it’s a quick turn playing in the afternoon (on S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-4-preview-mavs-hoping-to-accomplish-something-can-go-up-3-1/Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-4-preview-mavs-hoping-to-accomplish-something-can-go-up-3-1/ “This is a veteran ball club,” Kidd said, referring to the Clippers. “They’ve been in every situation, so there’s nothing for us to celebrate.”
Tipoff for Game 4 is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center, and the Mavs lead]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-to-mavs-and-fans-we-havent-accomplished-anything/Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-to-mavs-and-fans-we-havent-accomplished-anything/ “This is a veteran ball club,” Kidd said, referring to the Clippers. “They’ve been in every situation, so there’s nothing for us to celebrate.”
Tipoff for Game 4 is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center, and the Mavs lead]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-to-mavs-and-fans-nothing-for-us-to-celebrate-yet/Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-to-mavs-and-fans-nothing-for-us-to-celebrate-yet/ And not just any pose.
His face was emotionless. His arms crossed. He stared at the Clippers’ bench as if to say: Come and take it.
The Clippers didn’t. Or couldn’t.
A few moments later, the 6-7 Washington mixed it up with Russell Westbrook and both players ended up being ejected with their second technical fouls.
But it was the stance, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washingtons-defiance-embodies-mavs-tops-our-game-3-takeaways/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washingtons-defiance-embodies-mavs-tops-our-game-3-takeaways/ In the first two games in LA, Gafford had cumulative totals of just three points, one rebound, one blocked shot and was 1-of-7 from the field. But during Friday’s 101-90 victory over the Clippers in Game 3 at American Airlines Center, a much more aggressive Gafford had six points,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-had-a-nice-bounce-back-outing-in-game-3/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-had-a-nice-bounce-back-outing-in-game-3/ It’s a thing.
In a strong show of toughness and willpower, the Mavericks unleashed their home-court version of playoff mode and took down the Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
The Mavericks went up 2-1 in the best-of-seven match and are two victories from advancing to the conference semifinals.
Not that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-defense-rises-again-keys-game-3-win-over-clippers/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-defense-rises-again-keys-game-3-win-over-clippers/ It’s a thing.
In a strong show of toughness and willpower, the Mavericks unleashed their home-court version of playoff mode and took down the Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
The Mavericks went up 2-1 in the best-of-seven match and are two victories from advancing to the conference semifinals.
Friday ni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-defense-poise-key-game-3-triumph-over-clippers/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-defense-poise-key-game-3-triumph-over-clippers/ It is one of the most prestigious awards the league has for contributions to helping others in the community.
Below is the official NBA news release, followed by the original mavs.com story when Luka was nominated for the award earlier in April.
 
DALLAS MAVERICKS’ LUKA DONČIĆ NAMED NBA CARES BOB LANIER COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD APRIL WINNER&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-honored-with-nba-cares-bob-lanier-community-assist-award/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-honored-with-nba-cares-bob-lanier-community-assist-award/ Through two games, the Los Angeles Clippers have been successful at taking away the easy slams for Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Derrick Jones or P.J. Washington.
Those almost always come after passes from Luka Dončić or Kyrie Irving, usually a lob.
So what did Kidd say about that?
“Yeah, that&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-3-preview-mavericks-need-to-lob-a-few-salvos-toward-clippers/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/game-3-preview-mavericks-need-to-lob-a-few-salvos-toward-clippers/ One minute Jones may be asked to guard Kawhi Leonard. The next minute he’s guarding Paul George. A few seconds later he’s trying to put the defensive clamps on James Harden. And then he’s trying to contain Russell Westbrook.
Officially, all four of those players will more than likely one day have a statue reserved for them in the Hal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-has-one-of-the-toughest-jobs-in-this-playoff-series/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jones-has-one-of-the-toughest-jobs-in-this-playoff-series/ One minute Jones may be asked to guard Kawhi Leonard. The next minute he’s guarding Paul George. A few seconds later he’s trying to put the defensive clamps on James Harden. And then he’s trying to contain Russell Westbrook.
Officially, all four of those players will more than likely one day have a statue reserved for them in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/derrick-jones-jr-has-toughest-job-in-this-playoff-series/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/derrick-jones-jr-has-toughest-job-in-this-playoff-series/ They found out Thursday that that’s the case after the Mavericks practiced in advance of Friday’s meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers at American Airlines Center with the series tied at a win apiece.
Less certain is whether starting center Daniel Gafford will be available. He suffered a lower-back injury in Game 2 and did not practice on Thursday.
Coach Jason Kidd sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-physicality-reigns-gaffords-status-remains-iffy-for-game-3/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/as-physicality-reigns-gaffords-status-remains-iffy-for-game-3/ According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Clippers were just 2-of-17 from the field when Dončić was the primary defender. They also missed all 11 of their field goal at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-not-only-on-the-offensive-end-doni-bringing-it-on-defense/Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/takeaways-not-only-on-the-offensive-end-doni-bringing-it-on-defense/ They got a split of the two games in Los Angeles against the Clippers and only one other lower-seeded team can make that claim of winning on the road in the first two games of the postseason (the Indiana Pacers are 1-1 with the Milwaukee Bucks).
So, how do you think the Clippers should be feeling?
They split two games on their home court and their best player, Kawhi Leonar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/junking-it-up-clippers-learning-mavs-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-win/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/junking-it-up-clippers-learning-mavs-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-win/ The victory gave the Mavs a 1-1 split of this best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series. The Mavs hope to keep up the momentum from Tuesday’s win when they go home to play Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday, respe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-brought-the-aggression-in-forging-their-way-to-96-93-win-over-clippers/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-brought-the-aggression-in-forging-their-way-to-96-93-win-over-clippers/ Instead, the Mavs came out in Game 2 like this was a heavyweight prize fight, and they promptly delivered enough blows and body punches to knock out the Clippers, winning, 96-93, at the Crypto.com Arena to even this series at 1-1. In playing an aggressive style of basketball]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-brought-the-aggression-and-fought-their-way-to-96-93-win-over-clippers/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-brought-the-aggression-and-fought-their-way-to-96-93-win-over-clippers/ Instead, the Mavs came out in Game 2 like this was a heavyweight prize fight, and they promptly delivered enough blows and body punches to knock out the Clippers, winning, 96-93, at the Crypto.com Arena to even this series at 1-1. In playing an aggressive style of basketball]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/aggressive-mavs-fight-for-96-93-win-over-clippers-to-level-series/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/aggressive-mavs-fight-for-96-93-win-over-clippers-to-level-series/ ———————
Through 11 NBA playoff games, the home team has won all of them. Those are the higher-seeded teams in each series with the home-court advantage, so maybe it shouldn’t be shocking.
But it is.
When will the madness stop?
Maybe tonight with the Mavericks?
That would be a great place to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playoff-update-can-mavericks-stop-the-home-dominance/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playoff-update-can-mavericks-stop-the-home-dominance/ Mostly everything in the first half went sideways for the Mavs in Game 1, which the Clippers won, 109-97. The madness in this game consisted of:
*The Mavs fell behind, 34-22, after the first quarter and were behind by at least 10 points over the game’s last three quarters.
*]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hope-stars-align-in-their-favor-in-game-2-against-clippers/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-hope-stars-align-in-their-favor-in-game-2-against-clippers/ “Man, I ain’t around my teammates,” Lively said. “I’m around my family.
“There’s really been a lot going on in my life. There’s been a lot of chaos, a lot of things going on, and this is the only place where I can come to bond.”
Until he played 19 min]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-back-around-my-family-after-loss-of-his-mother/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dereck-lively-ii-back-around-my-family-after-loss-of-his-mother/ What the Mavs didn’t anticipate is that Clippers center Ivica Zubac would play Game 1 like he too deserves some Hall of Fame menti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/topping-the-game-1-takeaways-zubac-dominated-inside-the-paint/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/topping-the-game-1-takeaways-zubac-dominated-inside-the-paint/ What the Mavs didn’t anticipate is that Clippers center Ivica Zubac would play Game 1 like he too deserves some Hall of Fame menti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/one-of-the-game-1-takeaways-zubac-dominated-inside-the-paint/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/one-of-the-game-1-takeaways-zubac-dominated-inside-the-paint/ The other two finalists are Denver center Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The MVP winner, along with winners in six other categories, will be announced on TNT on Tuesday.
Finalists were chosen based on votes from sportswriters and broadcasters, and their b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-voted-one-of-three-finalists-to-capture-mvp-award/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/luka-doni-voted-one-of-three-finalists-to-capture-mvp-award/ The other two finalists are Denver center Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The MVP winner, along with winners in six other categories, will be announced on TNT on Tuesday.
Finalists were chosen based on votes from sportswriters and broadcasters, and their ballots]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-voted-one-of-three-finalists-to-capture-mvp-award/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-voted-one-of-three-finalists-to-capture-mvp-award/ It was the official watching party hosted by the Mavericks and, other than the actual game, it was an unbelievable time had by all
Take it from somebody who’s been to a lot of watch parties.
“Truthfully, this is a great venue for something like this,” said Bi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-watch-party-was-the-place-to-be-despite-disappointing-game/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-watch-party-was-the-place-to-be-despite-disappointing-game/ James Harden scored 28 points, Paul George had 22, and Ivica Zubac added 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Clippers to a 109-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the first-round of the Western Conference playoffs on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Dončić (33 points, 13 rebounds, six assists), Kyrie Irving (31 points, seven rebounds) and P.J. Washington (1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harden-george-zubac-lead-clippers-to-game-1-win-over-mavs/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harden-george-zubac-lead-clippers-to-game-1-win-over-mavs/ James Harden scored 28 points, Paul George tallied 22 points, and Ivica Zubac added 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Clippers to a 109-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the first-round of the Western Conference playoffs on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Dončić (33 points, 13 rebounds, six assists), Kyrie Irving (31 points, seven rebounds) and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harden-george-zubac-lead-clippers-to-109-97-win-over-mavs/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/harden-george-zubac-lead-clippers-to-109-97-win-over-mavs/ Sure, the Clippers played the Mavs three times this season, and won two of them. But all three of those games occurred 26 games before the Mavs acquired center Daniel Gafford and forward P.J. Washington in separate trades on Feb. 8.
The linge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/clippers-havent-seen-the-mavs-with-gafford-and-washington/Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/clippers-havent-seen-the-mavs-with-gafford-and-washington/ Gafford is the wily five-year veteran who starts the game and softens up the defense with his aggressive dunks and numerous attacks around the rim. Then in comes Lively, who just picks up wherever Gafford left off and adds his own brand of high-powered dunks and slick moves around the basket.
The Mavs are go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-gives-mavs-powerful-one-two-punch-at-center/Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-gives-mavs-powerful-one-two-punch-at-center/ Gafford is the wily five-year veteran who starts the game and softens up the defense with his aggressive dunks and numerous attacks around the rim. Then in comes Lively, who just picks up wherever Gafford left off and adds his own brand of high-powered dunks and slick moves around the basket.
The Mavs are going to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-give-mavs-powerful-one-two-punch-at-center/Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/gafford-lively-give-mavs-powerful-one-two-punch-at-center/ “We’ve never really had an answer for Kawhi,” he said, referring to Kawhi Leonard, the former Spur, Raptor and two-time NBA champion who now works for the Los Angeles Clippers.
The 6-7 forward has, indeed, been a beast against the Mavericks in past playoff meetings. However, Leonard missed the final eight games of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-leonard-iffy-mavericks-prepare-for-versatile-clippers-offense/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/with-leonard-iffy-mavericks-prepare-for-versatile-clippers-offense/ After the Mavs suffered an embarrassing 137-120 loss at home to the Indiana Pacers on March 5, Kidd said: “Our offense is one of the best in the league. So, if we can expend some of that energy on the defensive end, hopefully that gives us a better chance to get a stop.”
Fast forward to the ensuing 18 games, and the Mavs took Kidd&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-turned-everything-around-following-loss-to-pacers/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-turned-everything-around-following-loss-to-pacers/ He’s like a lot of us – captivated by the magic that Luka Dončić generates with regularity. And he’s bullish on the Mavericks as they head into the first round of the NBA playoffs Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers.
“I’m looking forward to the playoffs,” Nowitzki said. “We’re pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dirk-talks-luka-playoffs-being-a-soccer-dad/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/dirk-talks-luka-playoffs-being-a-soccer-dad/ But looking back, Gafford could have been bringing that protection a few years earlier.
On the day of the 2019 NBA Draft, the Mavs had the 37th overall pick and decided to draft Deividas Sirvydis, who they quickly traded to Detroit. With the very next pick, the Chicago Bulls drafted Gafford.
Years later, word leaked to Gafford that: “Som]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-almost-acquired-daniel-gafford-nearly-five-years-ago/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-almost-acquired-daniel-gafford-nearly-five-years-ago/ He helped LeBron James win a title.
He’s working to do the same with Luka Dončić.
And the operative question as Irving begins his first playoff run with the Mavericks is this: Is it possible that everybody else is partnering well with Irving?
“For him to be able to be able to play with stars in this league – you could put him with the four best players i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-proud-to-share-foxhole-with-someone-who-will-empty-their-clip/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irving-proud-to-share-foxhole-with-someone-who-will-empty-their-clip/ The last time Leonard played a game was on March 31 when he scored 23 points on 10-of-19 shots whil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/clippers-preparing-for-kawhi-leonard-to-play-in-game-1/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/clippers-preparing-for-kawhi-leonard-to-play-in-game-1/ So when he was asked about what he remembered about the Mavericks’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in 2020 and 2021, he was blunt.
“I’m going to be honest with you, I didn’t really watch a lot of playoff basketball because I wasn’t participating,” he said. “I’m kind of (ticked) off about that, but I’m here now, so it’s all good.”
Washi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-rough-patch-strengthened-mavericks-defense/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-rough-patch-strengthened-mavericks-defense/ These are strange bedfellows, for sure.
The Clippers met the Mavericks in the first round of the 2020 and 2021 playoffs, winning both series.
These are much different teams. But one thing remains the same.
Luka. Early in his NBA career, Luka Dončić absolutely incinerated the Clippers in those series. He averaged 35.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-expect-everything-from-clips-as-luka-meets-them-again/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-expect-everything-from-clips-as-luka-meets-them-again/ “It’s nice to have someone like that who can get a bucket, but also make a play for a teammate,” Kidd said following Tuesday’s practice. “His ability to score is at a very high level in this league, but also his playmaking is extremely high.
“And then his trust with his teammates, understanding the d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-knows-doni-can-get-buckets-or-set-his-teammates-up-for-buckets/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kidd-knows-doni-can-get-buckets-or-set-his-teammates-up-for-buckets/ A year ago, they couldn’t sweep away the 82-game grind of the 2022-23 season fast enough. It was a miserable experience for proud players like Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, not to mention the coaching staff, management and pretty much everybody else on the team.
But that was then.
Now? It’s a different story as the Mavericks brim with confidence going into the playoffs, which will begi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-regular-season-was-built-on-heart-smarts-and-talent/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-regular-season-was-built-on-heart-smarts-and-talent/ What about the Los Angeles Clippers?
The Mavericks will have nearly a week to prepare for their opponent in the best-of-seven first round of the NBA playoffs. They will be facing a familiar foe. They also went against the Clippers twice early in the Luka Dončić era, in 2020 and ’21.
But those were different Mavericks’ teams.
This on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-defense-will-be-tested-in-first-round-against-clippers/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-defense-will-be-tested-in-first-round-against-clippers/ There may never be another Maverick who does.
It’s been that special.
While the Mavericks’ superstar point guard did not play in the final two regular-season games, including Sunday’s finale at the Oklahoma City Thunder in which a skeleton crew for the Mavericks lost 135-86, he put together a season for the ages before that.
The final numbers will include 33.9 points per g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-epic-season-ends-with-scoring-championship/Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-epic-season-ends-with-scoring-championship/ Of course, they also can control the fate of a few other teams, too.
If the Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2:30 match with the Mavericks, they will be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Lose, and it becomes a jumbled mess with Minnesota and Denver in play for the Nos 1, 2 and 3 seeds.
Saturday marked the first time in NBA history that three tea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-much-at-stake-for-one-of-the-teams-in-game-82/Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-thunder-preview-much-at-stake-for-one-of-the-teams-in-game-82/ The Mavericks are in a good place this season with their depth, their chemistry and, of course, their two superstars.
But the future can be a tricky thing to predict.
Having players in the pipeline is critical to sustain long-term success.
That’s why games like Friday’s 107-89 loss to the Detroit Pistons was useful for the organization, even if they weren’t playing with a full deck of players.
O-Max Prosper, a rookie who had moments in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/prospers-growth-at-g-league-evident-in-loss-to-pistons/Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/prospers-growth-at-g-league-evident-in-loss-to-pistons/ They had to rely on auxiliary power.
While that was good for some occasional gumption, it wasn’t enough to overtake the front-running Detroit Pistons, who scored a 107-86 victory over the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks were playing from behind virtually all night, but did cut a double-figure margin down to six on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter. But they never could get over]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/without-their-stars-mavericks-fall-to-pistons/Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/without-their-stars-mavericks-fall-to-pistons/ They had to find some auxiliary power.
They got some in the form of a couple of players who haven’t seen a lot of court time this season, but it wasn’t enough to overtake the front-running Detroit Pistons, who scored a 107-89 victory over the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving were grounded with nagging injuries after the Mavericks had clinched their playoff fate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/without-doni-irving-mavericks-fall-to-pistons/Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/without-doni-irving-mavericks-fall-to-pistons/ On Friday, he lost her – his mom, Kathy Drysdale.
Lively’s mother was with him on draft night, sat nearby him at his introductory news conference in Dallas and could be seen at virtually every Mavericks home game through the season.
Drysdale, who has battled cancer since 2013, passed away on Friday. Lively delivered the news via social media, saying:
“My heart]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-mother-his-superhero-loses-long-fight-with-cancer/Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/livelys-mother-his-superhero-loses-long-fight-with-cancer/ They have the No. 5 playoff seed locked up. And while there’s a remote chance they could move up to No. 4 and have home-court advantage in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s not likely.
One LA win or one Dallas loss and the Clippers will lock up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-pistons-preview-rest-rhythm-for-playoffs-are-primary-focus/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-pistons-preview-rest-rhythm-for-playoffs-are-primary-focus/ In doing a deep five of last season’s missteps, Irving wrapped up this season’s success in a tiny bow by explaining that this walk to the postseason is both personal and very meaningful to him.
“That was the f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/reflecting-on-last-season-irving-celebrated-mavs-winning-southwest-division/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/reflecting-on-last-season-irving-celebrated-mavs-winning-southwest-division/ In doing a deep dive of last season’s missteps, Irving wrapped up this season’s success in a tiny bow by explaining that this walk to the postseason is both personal and very meaningful to him.
“That was the first]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/reflecting-on-last-season-irving-celebrated-mavs-division-title/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/reflecting-on-last-season-irving-celebrated-mavs-division-title/ Every member of the Mavs – and even some of the team’s support staff – were seen on Wednesday wearing T-shirts that read: Pravi MVP, which means the real MVP. Basically, it&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-using-t-shirts-to-rev-up-luka-donis-mvp-campaign/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-using-t-shirts-to-rev-up-luka-donis-mvp-campaign/ With that, every member of the Mavs – and even some of the team’s support staff – were seen on Wednesday wearing T-shirts that read: Pravi MVP, which means the real MVP. Basica]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-using-t-shirts-to-campaign-for-luka-doni-to-win-mvp/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-using-t-shirts-to-campaign-for-luka-doni-to-win-mvp/ It was the fifth divisional title for the Mavs as they won for the 15th time in their last 17 games while continuing to play inspirational basketball at both ends of the floor. In addition, the Mavs won their 50th game of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-can-heat-capture-division-title-will-open-playoffs-vs-clippers/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-can-heat-capture-division-title-will-open-playoffs-vs-clippers/ On Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center, the Mavs stepped on the Miami’s throat early, then had to weather a storm by the Heat before walking away with a 111-92 victory and the coveted divisional title. It was the 16th win in the last 18 games for the Mavs as they also captured the franchise’s fifth division championship.
In the process, the Mavs padded their record to an impressive 50-30 with tw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-heat-111-92-capture-southwest-division-title/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-heat-111-92-capture-southwest-division-title/ On Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center, the Mavs stepped on the Miami’s throat early, then had to weather a storm by the Heat before walking away with a 111-92 victory and the coveted divisional title. It was the 16th win in the last 18 games for the Mavs as they also captured the franchise’s fifth division championship.
In the process, the Mavs padded their record to an impressive 50-30 with tw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-heat-111-92-and-captured-southwest-division-title/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-heat-111-92-and-captured-southwest-division-title/ Again.
After converting all 12 of his field goals during Tuesday’s 130-104 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets, Gafford has now made 17 consecutive field goals. The NBA record for consecutive field goals made is 35 in a row set by Chamberlain way back in 1967.
Gafford made a strong run at Chamberlain’s record earlier this season when he converted 33 baskets consecutively during a f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-center-daniel-gafford-is-chasing-the-great-wilt-chamberlain-again/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-center-daniel-gafford-is-chasing-the-great-wilt-chamberlain-again/ Again.
After converting all 12 of his field goals during Tuesday’s 130-104 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets, Gafford has now made 16 consecutive field goals. The NBA record for consecutive field goals made is 35 in a row set by Chamberlain way back in 1967.
Gafford made a strong run at Chamberlain’s record earlier this season when he converted 33 baskets consecutively during a f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-is-chasing-the-great-wilt-chamberlain-again/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/daniel-gafford-is-chasing-the-great-wilt-chamberlain-again/ Consider their mission accomplished.
The Mavs clinched a Western Conference playoff spot with Tuesday’s 130-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets coupled with the Phoenix Suns’ 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In the process, the Mavs have won 15 of their last 17 games and will carry a 49-30 record into Wednesday night’s road game again]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-end-short-road-trip-by-playing-heat-in-miami/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-end-short-road-trip-by-playing-heat-in-miami/ That mission has been accomplished.
The Mavs clinched a Western Conference playoff spot with Tuesday’s 130-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets coupled with the Phoenix Suns’ 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In the process, the Mavs have won 15 of their last 17 games and will carry a 49-30 record into Wednesday night’s road game agains]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-end-short-road-trip-at-miami/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-end-short-road-trip-at-miami/ That mission has been accomplished.
The Mavs clinched a Western Conference playoff spot with Tuesday’s 130-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets coupled with the Phoenix Suns’ 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In the process, the Mavs have won 15 of their last 17 games and can clinch the Southwest Division title with a victory Wednesday night]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-can-clinch-southwest-division-title-with-win-in-miami/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-can-clinch-southwest-division-title-with-win-in-miami/ “Coming back (Monday), I went straight home,” Washington said. “I got to see my kids, I got to see the family.
“So, it was great to be in the home setting and just having a good night at home.”
Washington was in his fifth season playing for the Charlotte Hornets when they traded him to the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 8. It]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pj-washington-was-able-to-visit-his-family-in-charlotte/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/pj-washington-was-able-to-visit-his-family-in-charlotte/ Earlier on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center, Luka Dončić registered his 21st triple-double of the season and the Mavs polished off the Charlotte Hornets, 130-104. Coupled with the Los Angeles Clippers’ 105-92 triumph over the Phoenix Suns late Tuesday night, the Mavs were able to clinch one of the Western Conference playoff spots and avoid the dreaded play-in tourname]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-hornets-130-104-clinch-playoff-berth/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-hornets-130-104-clinch-playoff-berth/ Earlier on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center, Luka Dončić registered his 21st triple-double of the season and the Mavs polished off the Charlotte Hornets, 130-104. Coupled with the Los Angeles Clippers’ 105-92 triumph over the Phoenix Suns later on Tuesday night, the Mavs were able to clinch one of the Western Conference playoff spots and avoid the dreaded play-in tour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-hornets-130-104-also-clinch-playoff-spot-out-west/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-hornets-130-104-also-clinch-playoff-spot-out-west/ That victory, coupled with the Los Angeles Clippers’ 105-92 win over the Phoenix Suns late Tuesday night, enabled the Mavs to clinch a spot in the Western Conference playoffs and avoid the dreaded play-in tournament.
It was the 15th win in their last 17 games for the Mavs, who impr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-hornets-130-104-also-clinch-playoff-spot/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-beat-hornets-130-104-also-clinch-playoff-spot/ It was the 15th win in their last 17 games for the Mavs, who improved to 49-30 on the season going into Wednesday night’s road game against the Miami Heat. The Mavs also won their 24th road game, which is their most since they won 28 games away from home when they captured their lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-collects-triple-double-in-pacing-mavs-to-130-104-win-over-hornets/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-collects-triple-double-in-pacing-mavs-to-130-104-win-over-hornets/ “Trust me, that team can be a championship contender,” Williams said after Tuesday morning’s shootaround at the Spectrum Center. “I think it’s all about depending on the (playoff) matchup. That’s the only thing that would be concerning.
“Outside of that, I think that team can go to th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grant-williams-is-a-big-believer-in-mavs-chances-for-deep-playoff-run/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grant-williams-is-a-big-believer-in-mavs-chances-for-deep-playoff-run/ “Trust me, that team can be a championship contender,” Williams said after Tuesday morning’s shootaround at the Spectrum Center. “I think it’s all about depending on the (playoff) matchup. That’s the only thing that would be concerning.
“Outside of that, I think that team can go to th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grant-williams-believes-mavs-have-what-it-takes-to-reach-nba-finals/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/grant-williams-believes-mavs-have-what-it-takes-to-reach-nba-finals/ Irving tallied a whopping 48 points, was 15-of-25 from the field, 3-of-8 from three-point land and 15-of-17 from the charity stripe while guiding the Mavs to a stunning come-from-behind 147-136 overtime triumph over the Houston Rockets. It was Irving’s best game as a member of the Mavs, and coach Jason Kidd acknowledged that the N]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-kyrie-irving-reminded-everyone-of-his-special-skill-sets/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-kyrie-irving-reminded-everyone-of-his-special-skill-sets/ In four games last week, Irving averaged 31.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals. He capped off his terrific week with his outlandish showing against Houston, which includes Irving scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter of a game the Mavs trailed by]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-named-western-conference-player-of-the-week/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/kyrie-irving-named-western-conference-player-of-the-week/ He is passionate about his profession, about being his very best and about winning.
It’s the same way with his dedication to helping people.
Because of his global outreach efforts, the Mavericks’ MVP candidate and superstar point guard is the Chime Community Spotlight winner for March and also has been nominated for the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-nominated-for-nba-cares-bob-lanier-community-assist-award/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-nominated-for-nba-cares-bob-lanier-community-assist-award/ Instead, he passed to Dante Exum on the right wing.
A flick of the wrist and a swish later, the Mavericks were headed to overtime, where they would beat the Rockets 147-136 in one of the most memorable regular-season games e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-huge-night-view-of-exums-shot-top-our-takeaways/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/irvings-huge-night-view-of-exums-shot-top-our-takeaways/ “I’ll never forget when we got him in (New) Jersey, I threw the ball over the backboard and asked why he didn’t catch it, because I knew that he could jump,” Jason Kidd told Mavs.com. “His athleticism is like no other.
“His talents, not just in basketball, but bowling. He can throw a football 70]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-praises-vince-carters-induction-into-hall-of-fame/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/jason-kidd-praises-vince-carters-induction-into-hall-of-fame/ From the very start, there was a lot of weird stuff going on at American Airlines Center on Sunday afternoon.
First, the Mavericks had a total blackout in the first half, about 24 hours before the official total solar eclipse will happen.
What seemed like light years later, Dante Exum hit a three-pointer at the regulation buzzer to force overtime. In between, there was all sorts of oddities and rarely seen events, but ended with sunny days for the Mavericks as they]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-get-heroic-shot-from-exum-blot-out-rockets-147-136/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-get-heroic-shot-from-exum-blot-out-rockets-147-136/ From the very start, there was a lot of weird stuff going on at American Airlines Center on Sunday afternoon.
First, the Mavericks had a total blackout in the first half, about 24 hours before the official total solar eclipse will happen.
What seemed like light years later, Dante Exum hit a three-pointer at the regulation buzzer to force overtime. In between, there was all sorts of oddities and rarely seen events, but ended with sunny days for the Mavericks as they]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exums-heroic-shot-helps-mavericks-blot-out-rockets-147-136/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/exums-heroic-shot-helps-mavericks-blot-out-rockets-147-136/ Clinched a spot in the play-in tournament? Check.
MVP candidate? Check.
Team peaking at the right time? Check.
Coach of the year candidate? Check, although folks in Orlando, Boston, Oklahoma City and Minnesota might disagree.
Clinched Southwest Division? Hasn’t happened yet, but a win on Sunday afternoon against the Houston Rockets would give the Mavericks an overwhelming edge in their division as it co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rockets-preview-doni-questionable-for-home-stand-finale/Sun, 07 Apr 2024 01:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rockets-preview-doni-questionable-for-home-stand-finale/ Clinched a spot in the play-in tournament? Check.
MVP candidate? Check.
Team peaking at the right time? Check.
Coach of the year candidate? Check, although folks in Orlando, Boston, Oklahoma City and Minnesota might disagree.
Clinched Southwest Division? Hasn’t happened yet, but a win on Sunday afternoon against the Houston Rockets would give the Mavericks an overwhelming edge in their division as it co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rockets-preview-doni-cleared-to-play-in-home-stand-finale/Sun, 07 Apr 2024 01:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-rockets-preview-doni-cleared-to-play-in-home-stand-finale/ “Obviously, I haven’t really been making shots as of late, so for me just to see them go in is a great confidence booster,” Washington said. “Credit to all my coaches being in there with me every day and getting the work in. I’m just excited that we got a W toni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-tops-takeaways-from-win-over-warriors/Sat, 06 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washington-tops-takeaways-from-win-over-warriors/ With Luka Dončić on the bench in street clothes, the Dallas Mavericks overcame a late push by Golden State and frantically held on to nip the Warriors, 108-106, on Friday night at American Airlines Center.
The victory was the 13th in the past 15 games for the Mavs and also snapped the Warriors’ six-game winning streak. The Mavs (47-30) also moved to within two games of the idle Los Angeles Clippers in the battle for the Western Conference’s No. 4 seed.
P.J. Washingto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nip-warriors-108-106-on-washingtons-late-basket/Sat, 06 Apr 2024 06:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-nip-warriors-108-106-on-washingtons-late-basket/ It wasn’t a milestone moment in Mavericks’ history. They have loftier goals than merely the play-in tournament for teams finishing seventh through 10th in the West.
But it was a significant development in the professional career of P.J. Washington.
The 6-7 forward spent his first four-plus seasons with the Charlotte Hornets and never once played beyond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washingtons-uncharted-territory-tops-the-takeaways/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/washingtons-uncharted-territory-tops-the-takeaways/ And now, the Mavs and Warriors will meet for the second time in four days, this time at American Airlines Center. Meanwhile, the Warriors come to town winners of six consecutive games after they dispatched the Rockets in Houston on Thursday, 133-110.
It will be a challengi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-play-warriors-for-second-time-in-four-days/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-play-warriors-for-second-time-in-four-days/ Lively, 20, hasn’t played since suffering a sprained right knee during this past Sunday’s game in Houston. And right now he’s getting around on crutches.
Asked when can he expect Lively to be back on the floor, Kidd said: “That one is two weeks away. We can only hope that age i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-out-two-weeks-with-sprained-right-knee/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lively-out-two-weeks-with-sprained-right-knee/ So how did they treat the occasion?
“We’re just still on the road,” coach Jason Kidd said. “That’s how we’re going to act. We got to play basketball like we did on the road.”
That psychological game plan worked just fine for the Mavericks as they shook off any lingering jet lag after a lukewarm first half, then mashed on the a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-start-home-stand-by-knocking-off-hawks/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-start-home-stand-by-knocking-off-hawks/ First, Luka Dončić picked up two fouls before the first quarter was half done. Then they had to survive a hot-shooting start by the Atlanta Hawks.
It turned out to be exactly what the doctor – or at least coach Jason Kidd – ordered.
The Mavericks persevered through a game when things did not go acc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/challenges-cant-derail-resilient-mavericks-in-win-over-hawks/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/challenges-cant-derail-resilient-mavericks-in-win-over-hawks/ Going 4-1 on the journey that crossed a time-zone boundary eight times (more on that below) was a terrific feat.
Now, the schedule gets more convenient.
But not much easier. And certainly not any less busy.
The Atlanta Hawks visit on Thursday night (early 6:30 p.m. tip) and it’s the first of three home games in four days. The Golden State Warriors Friday and Houston Rockets Su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-hawks-preview-with-50-wins-in-play-big-home-stand-opens/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-hawks-preview-with-50-wins-in-play-big-home-stand-opens/ After all, Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors was the Mavs’ fifth on the road in nine days. Those five games were played in three different time zones, and includes a pair of trips to Northern California, and even involved a trip to Texas to battle the Houston Rockets after which the Mavs jetted back to Northern California.
The f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rugged-road-trip-tops-takeaways-from-loss-to-warriors/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/rugged-road-trip-tops-takeaways-from-loss-to-warriors/ While they missed a chance to pick up a game on the fourth-place Los Angeles Clippers, who lost at Sacramento, the Mavericks’ 104-100 loss at Golden State left them exactly where they were before the game. They’re still No. 5, owning the tiebreaker against Sacramento, which also owns a 45-30 record.
The fortunes for the Okl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playoff-update-west-standings-flip-at-the-top-mavericks-hang-onto-fifth/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playoff-update-west-standings-flip-at-the-top-mavericks-hang-onto-fifth/ The game was the highly-anticipated rematch between the two teams that played in last year’s national championship game, which was won by LSU, 102-85. And the rematch in the Elite 8 didn’t disappoint, only this time Iowa prevailed, 94-87.
“Right now how they’re promoting the women’s game i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-and-others-all-in-on-ncaa-womens-tournament/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-and-others-all-in-on-ncaa-womens-tournament/ Andrew Wiggins tallied 23 points and the Golden State Warriors outlasted and defeated the Mavs, 104-100, before a sellout crowd of 18,064 on Tuesday night at the Chase Center. The loss ended the Mavs’ seven-game winning streak and sent them back to North Texas with a 45-30 record going into Thursday’s home game against the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/warriors-snap-mavs-seven-game-win-streak-with-a-104-100-victory/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/warriors-snap-mavs-seven-game-win-streak-with-a-104-100-victory/ “I mean, I’m human just like the rest of my teammates,” guard Kyrie Irving said. “So, 10 days on the road. . .definitely feeling it this last game.
“We wanted to get this one really bad, but we just didn’t do en]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/warriors-snap-mavs-seven-game-win-streak-with-104-100-victory/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/warriors-snap-mavs-seven-game-win-streak-with-104-100-victory/ “I mean, I’m human just like the rest of my teammates,” guard Kyrie Irving said. “So, 10 days on the road. . .definitely feeling it this last game.
“We wanted to get this one really bad, but we just didn’t do enough on the o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/warriors-snap-mavs-seven-game-win-streak-104-100/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/warriors-snap-mavs-seven-game-win-streak-104-100/ It’s the second straight month Dončić has won this coveted award as he continues to have a banner season that may lead to him capturing this year’s Most V]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-wins-western-conference-player-of-the-month/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-wins-western-conference-player-of-the-month/ SAN FRANCISCO – The door opened, and in less than two weeks, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in sole possession of the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference after being stuck in the No. 8 spot seemingly forever.
Now, the Mavs’ eyes are set squarely on the No. 4 seed, which is presently within reach and owned by the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs are 45-29 and are only two games behind the Clippers, who are 47-27.
The fourth seed is a precious commodity since that g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-looking-for-road-trip-perfection/Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-warriors-preview-looking-for-road-trip-perfection/ Doncic capped a terrific week on Sunday when he poured in 47 points, collected 12 rebounds, handed out seven assists and picked up two steals in the Mavs’ 125-107 victory over a Houston Rockets squad that e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-massive-week-capped-with-awesome-night-against-rockets/Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-massive-week-capped-with-awesome-night-against-rockets/ The great news is that the Mavericks have climbed into the No. 5 seed and control their own destiny in keeping it. They own the tiebreaker with New Orleans (also 45-29), via better divisional record. And the Mavericks have just one game against a Southwest Division opponent left (Houston on Sunday at American Airlines Center).
Win that game and the Mavericks will own the tiebreaker against the Pelicans should the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playoff-update-mavericks-clippers-collision-course/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playoff-update-mavericks-clippers-collision-course/ “He’s the best one-on-one player I’ve seen or coached or been around,” Udoka said prior to the Mavs’ 125-107 victory over the Rockets on Sunday night at the Toyota Center. “It’s not a one-off, it’s not a one game or every other game.
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/udoka-noted-irving-as-best-one-on-one-player-hes-ever-seen/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/udoka-noted-irving-as-best-one-on-one-player-hes-ever-seen/ Dončić put on a terrific shooting clinic for the sellout crowd of 18,055 at the Toyota Center on Sunday night as he poured in 32 of his game-high 47 points in the first half in leading the Mavs to a convincing 125-107 victory over the Rockets. It’s the most points any player has scored against the Rockets this season.
The Mavs (45-29) have now won 11 of their past 12 gam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/red-hot-shooting-from-doni-pace-mavs-by-rockets-125-107/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/red-hot-shooting-from-doni-pace-mavs-by-rockets-125-107/ Etching an impressive portrait by scoring 47 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dispensing seven assists, Dončić went deep into his bag of tricks Sunday night as the Mavs knocked the Houston Rockets off their pedestal, winning, 125-107, before a sellout crowd of 18,055 at the Toyota Center.
Not only did the Mavs snap the Rockets’ NBA-high 11-game winning streak. But they also won for the 11th time in 12]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/donis-47-point-masterpiece-powers-mavs-by-rockets-125-107/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/donis-47-point-masterpiece-powers-mavs-by-rockets-125-107/ Etching an impressive portrait that consisted of him scoring 47 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dispensing seven assists, Dončić went deep into his bag of tricks Sunday night as the Mavs knocked the Houston Rockets off their high pedestal, winning, 125-107, before a sellout crowd of 18,055 at the Toyota Center.
Not only did the Mavs snap the Rockets’ NBA-high 11-game winning streak. But they also won]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-put-up-picasso-like-47-points-as-mavs-defeat-rockets-125-107/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doni-put-up-picasso-like-47-points-as-mavs-defeat-rockets-125-107/ The red-hot Rockets are the hottest team in the NBA with 11 wins in their past 11 games. The Mavs are the second-hottest team in the NBA with wins in 10 of their past 11 games.
In fact, the Mavs’ lone loss during the current surge occurred on the second night of a back-to-back at Oklahoma Ci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/streaking-mavs-rockets-have-major-battle-in-space-city/Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/streaking-mavs-rockets-have-major-battle-in-space-city/ This time, it was the Mavericks leaving this place barren.
They put the worst kind of hurt on the Sacramento Kings with a blowout win on Tuesday, then a gut-wrenching stab to the home team’s heart on Friday night.
It was a wonderful few days in Sac-Town, if you were a Maverick.
On Friday, they won their sixth consecutive g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/great-team-basketball-is-what-the-mavericks-are-playing-these-days/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/great-team-basketball-is-what-the-mavericks-are-playing-these-days/ They were right.
But they took the Kings’ best punch and came out with a hard-fought 107-103 victory Friday night at Golden 1 Center.
Dante Exum, who had missed three consecutive shots as the Kings were practically daring him to shoot late in the game, nailed a three-pointer with 27.5 seconds left to put the Mavericks up 106-103.
They then for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-topple-kings-on-exums-late-three-pointer/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 05:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-topple-kings-on-exums-late-three-pointer/ This group has yet to accomplish anything, in the big scope of things.
The team two years ago was greater than the sum of its parts. It was well-coached and had a team that played with a singular purpose. And it won a lot of playoff games.
“You can’t disrespect that team from two years ago,” coach Jason Kidd said.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-similarities-aside-its-too-early-to-draw-comparisons-to-2022/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-notebook-similarities-aside-its-too-early-to-draw-comparisons-to-2022/ But they’d be well on their way to squeezing the life out of a few contenders for those spots, especially the Kings.
The Mavericks took Tuesday’s meeting with the Kings 132-96. They have won nine of 10 games, five in a row and, while a win Friday wouldn’t guarantee the Mavericks w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-different-sac-team-awaits-in-enticing-rematch/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-different-sac-team-awaits-in-enticing-rematch/ Sometimes, that work stuff gets in the way of the fun things we’d really like to be doing.
If Lively could be at American Airlines Center on Friday for Duke’s meeting with Houston in the NCAA Sweet 16, he would.
The Mavericks’ center would love to be in Dallas to support his Blue Devils. After all, he was playing for Duke in the NCAA tournament last March.
“Sadly, I’m just]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/working-man-lively-will-support-duke-from-afar/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/working-man-lively-will-support-duke-from-afar/ Yeah, it seems like a long time ago.
These days, the Mavericks are proving to the many doubters out there that they can stop opponents from scoring. Kidd and his staff have been relentless in stressing defense. And the players have now bought in to what the coaches are selling because they are seeing results.
The Mavericks are in the top f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doubters-silenced-mavericks-defense-has-proven-itself/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/doubters-silenced-mavericks-defense-has-proven-itself/ With Luka Dončić shaking off a sore right Achilles and Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. coming alive after halftime, the Mavericks steamrolled the Sacramento Kings 132-96 in the first of two crucial meetings at Golden 1 Center.
Dončić was questionable leading up to the game with the Achilles issue, but there was nothing questionable about the wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-dismantle-kings-in-first-of-two-critical-meetings/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-dismantle-kings-in-first-of-two-critical-meetings/ But what they did in Utah was worthy of revisiting.
They trailed through the first three quarters and it was beginning to look like they were going to struggle until the end.
Their defense showed its teeth just in time and propelled them to the win, even if maybe it was tougher than expec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playing-through-gafford-others-is-top-takeaway-from-win-in-utah/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/playing-through-gafford-others-is-top-takeaway-from-win-in-utah/ They are riding high with eight wins in their last nine games. The Sacramento Kings have won four of five.
It’s a grand stage for two games between two teams who are both desperately seeking to hold onto the highest playoff seed they can.
The Mavericks and Kings play Tuesday night. Both are coming off back-to-back games. The Mavericks had to t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-very-big-games-will-impact-playoff-fortunes/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-kings-preview-very-big-games-will-impact-playoff-fortunes/ It didn’t work out that way. The Mavericks were playing the Utah Jazz, who have let go of the rope for this season. On paper, it was a soft start to a trip that gets a lot more demanding in a hurry on Tuesday in Sacramento.
As it turned out, their short stay in Utah was anything but a walk in the park.
The Mavericks were stuck in a tie game early in the four]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-overcome-slow-start-nip-jazz-to-set-up-sacramento-showdowns/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-overcome-slow-start-nip-jazz-to-set-up-sacramento-showdowns/ A glitzy affair at the Hilton Anatole, the funds raised will help support the needs of children, women and families in North Texas.
All of the Mavs players were on hand for the festivities, as well as coach Jason Kidd, general manager Nico Harrison, minority owner Mark Cuban, chief executive officer Cynt Marshall, and a few former Mavs legends. Also, Sivan Dumont,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-raises-2-million-during-ninth-annual-mavs-ball/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-raises-2-million-during-ninth-annual-mavs-ball/ A glitzy affair at the Hilton Anatole, the funds raised will help support the needs of children, women and families in North Texas.
All of the Mavs players were on hand for the festivities, as well as coach Jason Kidd, general manager Nico Harrison, minority owner Mark Cuban, chief executive officer Cynt Marshall, and a few former Mavs legends.
“I think it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-raises-18-million-during-ninth-annual-mavs-ball/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-raises-18-million-during-ninth-annual-mavs-ball/ A glitzy affair held at the Hilton Anatole, the funds raised will help support the needs of  children, women and families in North Texas.
All of the Mavs players were on hand for the festivities, as well as coach Jason Kidd, general manager Nico Harrison, minority owner Mark Cuban, chief executive officer Cynt Marshall, and a few former Mavs legends.
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-raised-18-million-during-ninth-annual-mavs-ball/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-foundation-raised-18-million-during-ninth-annual-mavs-ball/ So before the Mavericks play two of their most important games of the season later this week in Sacramento, they must first handle their business against the Jazz Monday night at the Delta Center.
With seven wins in their last eight games, the Mavericks rose to No. 6 in the Western Conference standings.
But things change quickly. If you don’t play for a few days, which the Maveric]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-long-crucial-trip-will-provide-many-tests/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-jazz-preview-long-crucial-trip-will-provide-many-tests/ It’s a far cry from where the Mavericks were 20 days ago.
On March 5, they lost at American Airlines Center to Indiana. It was their fifth loss in six games and the season was at a tipping point. It could have gone either way.
And that’s when an unexpected hero emerged.
Markieff Morris, who by his own admission has played on champi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morris-leadership-helped-mavericks-pull-out-of-tailspin/Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/morris-leadership-helped-mavericks-pull-out-of-tailspin/ Not only did the Mavs spend the majority of the night pushing the Jazz around. But they did so while finishing the night with an un-heard of 18 dunks.
In other words, the Mavs converted 43 field goals against Utah. And 18 of them were dunks. That&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/biggest-takeaway-mavs-looked-like-roughriders-against-jazz/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/biggest-takeaway-mavs-looked-like-roughriders-against-jazz/ They went out and put on an historic dunk-a-thon contest for the American Airlines Center sellout crowd of 20,277.
Luka Dončić scored 34 points and the Mavs crammed a whopping 18 dunks through the nets and went on to pound the Utah Jazz, 113-97. Coupled with the Washington Wizards’ stunning 109-102 w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-move-into-sixth-in-west-with-113-97-dunk-fest-win-over-jazz/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-move-into-sixth-in-west-with-113-97-dunk-fest-win-over-jazz/ Behind 34 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals from Luka Dončić, the Mavs toyed with Utah before eventually defeating the Jazz, 113-97, before a sellout crowd of 20,277 at American Airlines Center. Coupled with the Washington Wizards’ stunning 109-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings earlier on Thursday, the Mavs are now in sole possession of the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference with a 41-2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-move-into-sixth-in-the-west-with-113-97-win-over-jazz/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/mavs-move-into-sixth-in-the-west-with-113-97-win-over-jazz/ Western Conference update
Team (seed)        Record     Games remaining (home-road)
Oklahoma City (1)    48-20……….6-8
Denver (2)               &nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-leadership-was-big-after-clunker-in-san-antonio-plus-a-playoff-update/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-leadership-was-big-after-clunker-in-san-antonio-plus-a-playoff-update/ Not during the game, although that was a morale-boosting 113-107 win.
What showed more about the Mavericks is what happened after the game in the locker room behind closed doors after Luka Dončić had scored a very human-like 18 points and made just 6-of-27 field-goal attempts.
Coach Jason Kidd peeled back the curtain a little to clue everybody in on it before Thursday’s game ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-leadership-showed-up-big-time-after-clunker-in-san-antonio/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/lukas-leadership-showed-up-big-time-after-clunker-in-san-antonio/ Like the Spurs, the Jazz are more than likely headed to the NBA Draft Lottery. In other words – like the Spurs did to the Mavs on Tuesday – the Jazz will be playing footloose and fancy free and without a care in the world.
But for some teams, sometimes those are the hardest games to prepare for, becaus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-preparing-to-host-jazz-before-long-road-trip/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/dallas-mavericks/preview-mavs-preparing-to-host-jazz-before-long-road-trip/