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
Kyrie Irving first player in NBA history to average 25/5/5 before in-season trade

Kyrie Irving is the first player in NBA history to average 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists prior to changing teams the same season. The three-time All-NBA member is also the first player named an All-Star starter to be traded in the same season since Carmelo Anthony in the 2010-11 season. On Sunday, the […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2023
Luka Doncic records fifth 50-point game, joins Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Luka Doncic logged his fifth 50-point game of his NBA career in the Dallas Mavericks’ 111-105 win over the Detroit Pistons, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only players to record at least that many 50-point games through their first five seasons. In Dallas’ victory against the Pistons on Monday night, the four-time […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jan 2023
Mavericks’ Maxi Kleber (hamstring), Christian Wood (thumb) out vs. Suns

Dallas Mavericks centers Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) and Christian Wood (left thumb fracture) have been ruled out for Thursday night’s away game against the Phoenix Suns. Kleber, 30, hopes to make his return prior to the All-Star break. The 6-foot-10 big man has missed 22 games since his injury, and he has been absent […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
Luka Doncic has 33 30-point games this season, third most in NBA history

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has recorded 33 30-point games this season, the third most in NBA history prior to the month of February, ranking below Michael Jordan (1986-87) and James Harden (2018-19). Through 44 starts, the soon to be four-time All-Star is averaging career highs of 33.8 points and 1.5 steals per game. Along […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023