Mavericks’ Luka Doncic fined $35K for money gesture toward referee

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been fined $35,000 by the NBA after the guard made a money gesture toward a referee during the controversial ending of Wednesday night’s 127-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Of course, the gesture symbolizes a payoff. Doncic missed a contested layup with 1.7 seconds left of regulation, and […]

James Foglio  •  24 Mar 2023
Lakers will not pursue Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving this offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are not interested in adding Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving this offseason, per sources. Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka is content with his current roster, and the front office executives are focused on where L.A. will finish this season in the Western Conference standings. “From what I’ve been told, they’re not going […]

James Foglio  •  16 Mar 2023
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) doubtful against Lakers

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) is listed as doubtful for Friday night’s road game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. This could be Irving’s sixth game missed with Dallas and 18th overall so far this season. Markieff Morris (knee), Tim Hardaway Jr. (calf), and Luka Doncic (thigh) were downgraded to out for Wednesday’s matchup against […]

James Foglio  •  15 Mar 2023
Mavericks’ Reggie Bullock (right quad) doubtful vs. Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (right quad contusion) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday night’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Bullock, 31, has only missed two games so far this season. Other players listed on Dallas’ injury report include Maxi Kleber (right hamstring injury recovery) and JaVale McGee (right ankle sprain). Both […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023
Kyrie Irving first player with 275+ points, 50+ rebounds, and 60+ assists in first 10 games with team

Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks is the first player in NBA history to record at least 275 points, 50 rebounds, and 60 assists through his first 10 games with a franchise. The eight-time All-Star has accomplished this feat twice. In Tuesday night’s 120-116 win over the Utah Jazz, the 12-year veteran logged 33 points, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle gives birthday present to Luka Doncic

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was asked whether or not he bought a birthday present for Luka Doncic, following Tuesday night’s 124-122 win over the Dallas Mavericks. His response was golden. “Did you get Luka a birthday gift?” asked the reporter. “I brought him [Tyrese] Haliburton tonight,” replied Carlisle. Haliburton ended his outing with 32 […]

James Foglio  •  01 Mar 2023
Mavericks’ Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) to return against Pacers

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) is expected to return for Tuesday’s game versus the Indiana Pacers, per sources. The sixth-year player was upgraded to questionable on the injury report Monday afternoon. Kleber has missed the last 35 games due to a torn hamstring, and the 31-year-old has been absent for a total […]

James Foglio  •  27 Feb 2023
Justin Holiday agrees to Rockets buyout, to sign with Mavericks

Justin Holiday has agreed to a contract buyout with the Houston Rockets and will sign with the Dallas Mavericks after clearing waivers. Last week, the Atlanta Hawks traded Holiday, Frank Kaminsky, a 2024 second-round draft pick, and a 2025 second-round draft pick to Houston for Bruno Fernando and Garrison Mathews. The 10-year veteran is earning […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Mavericks shopping Christian Wood, Tim Hardaway Jr. for defender

The Dallas Mavericks are working to trade Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr. prior to this Thursday’s deadline. Hardway Jr. is hurting Dallas’ salary cap in the long run. Mavs G.M. Nico Harrison is ready to cut ties as soon as possible. “The Mavs have been shopping shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr., who is owed […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023