Luka Dončić probably would never say it. But by every indication, he was determined to make a statement on Saturday night. After Memphis’ MVP candidate Ja Morant poured in 49 points Friday in a win at Houston, it was Luka’s turn to go ballistic on Saturday. In a home opener that had so many electric […]
In picking apart the dreadful film and watching – again – what happened during Wednesday’s disappointing 107-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, coach Jason Kidd is a realist. After Friday’s practice, Kidd noted that it was a team effort that led to the Mavs blowing a 22-point second-half lead and losing their season opener to […]
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (2-0) at DALLAS MAVERICKS (0-1) When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday. Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas TV: Bally’s Sports Southwest/NBA TV Radio: 97.1 The Freak, 99.1 FM Zona MX (Spanish). What you need to know: The Grizzlies are coming off a 129-122 victory in Houston on Friday night, in which Ja Morant was an absolute […]
Technically, Luka Dončić and Ja Morant have the same job. They are point guards entrusted with running a team and being the faces of their respective franchises. Yet, rarely have two people gone about their business in such different ways. Memphis’ superstar, who will visit American Airlines Center Saturday night, is an ultra-athletic highlight machine […]
PHOENIX — Yes, it was only one game, and there’s 81 more to go. But it was one game the Dallas Mavericks know they totally gift-wrapped to the Phoenix Suns. The Mavs led by 22 points early in the third quarter of Wednesday’s regular season opener, and by 15 points with 8:30 remaining in the […]
In losing the regular season opener Wednesday night to the Phoenix Suns, 107-105, the Dallas Mavericks proved two distinct things. They proved they have the wheels to run out to a big lead, which they did when they led the Suns, 67-45, early in the third quarter. And they also proved that if they don’t […]
PHOENIX – The stars were aligned just right for the Dallas Mavericks. They had a seemingly comfortable 22-point lead early in the third quarter of Wednesday’s regular season opener, and appeared well on their way to cruising to a relatively easy victory over the Phoenix Suns. Then the bottom fell out. Completely out. The Suns […]
PHOENIX — New Mavericks center JaVale McGee played last season for Phoenix, and Suns coach Monty Williams didn’t mind showing him some love before Wednesday’s season opener. “JaVale was tremendous for us,” Williams said. “The length, the athleticism. He’s just one of those guys that, he makes ‘wow’ plays. You have to account for him.” […]
Who doesn’t like the always-fun-to-root-for underdog? And there’s no bigger underdog in the sporting world than the pint-sized NBA player. That’s why it was heartwarming to see the Mavericks keep McKinley Wright IV, the 6-footer who was converted to a two-way contract over the weekend. He joined the diminutive dozen. By quick account of the […]
DALLAS MAVERICKS (0-0) at PHOENIX SUNS (0-0) When: 9 p.m., Wednesday Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix TV: BSSW, ESPN Radio: 97.1 FM The Freak; 99.1 FM Zona MX (Spanish) What you need to know: This is the regular season opener for both teams, and it’s also the first meeting since the Mavs upset the Suns in […]
During one recent Dallas Mavericks’ practice, there sat Tyson Chandler. Flanked to his left was Shawn Marion, to his right was Dirk Nowitzki, and on the court barking orders to his players was coach Jason Kidd. For historical purposes, that’s four-fifths of the starting lineup the Mavs used in winning Games 4, 5 and 6 […]
This will be Jason Kidd’s 29th NBA opening day as a player, assistant or head coach. It is the fifth for Luka Dončić. While one has decades of experience, the other has only a few seasons battle scars. But they are a team, young and old, charged with leading this era of the Mavericks. Year […]
The Facundo Campazzo show is coming to the Mavericks. If you’re not familiar with it, think about a small package that packs a big wallop, sort of like J.J. Barea used to. Campazzo is a 5-11 playmaker who goes simply by Facu, and, yes, he is undersized. But he’s overcome that his whole career with […]
The Mavericks filled a need and got a longtime running mate of Luka Dončić’s on Tuesday, signing playmaker Facu Campazzo to a contract. The acquisition is crucial for several reasons. First, it gives the Mavericks another ballhandler who can create for teammates, something that was lacking on a team that otherwise has excellent depth. They […]
Coming off a Western Conference Finals appearance and with high hopes for the future, the new-look Dallas Mavericks stepped on the stage Monday night to officially usher in the 2022-23 season. Decked out in blue Mavs sweatsuits — sans Christian Wood, who jokingly said he didn’t get the memo — the team shared plenty of […]
They advanced to last season’s Western Conference Finals. And by all accounts, this year’s team is better than last year’s, mainly because of the offseason acquisitions of veteran centers JaVale McGee and Christian Wood, along with rookie guard Jaden Hardy. But the NBA’s so-called experts haven’t shown them any love, because they somehow apparently don’t’ […]
Think of the Mavericks as a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Now, think of them having only the corners and a few edges put together. That’s about where they are. But nothing else fits if you don’t start somewhere. And getting Luka Dončić comfortable ain’t a bad place to start. With a couple of key new teammates […]
SALT LAKE CITY – Davis Bertāns isn’t exactly sure what happened to his right knee to cause the inflammation that cost him all of training camp and the Mavericks’ three preseason games. Actually, that’s not entirely true. He knows the root cause all too well. “I had two ACL surgeries in the past, so things […]
SALT LAKE CITY – The Mavericks said goodbye to the preseason Friday night at Vivant Arena and for a while, it looked like they weren’t wasting any silver bullets on a meaningless game. The 3-point shooting was forgettable for three quarters. It perked up in the fourth behind Tim Hardaway and a group of reserves, […]
It’s official. The ceremony for the Dirk Nowitzki statue is set. Below is all the information with the Mavericks’ official news release. OCT. 14, 2022 (DALLAS) – The wait is over. To celebrate the legacy of Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks will unveil Nowitzki’s statue on Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. The unveiling ceremony will […]