The Mavericks have announced that Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington Jr., Maxi Kleber, and Dante Exum will be sidelined for Monday night’s preseason game. While Doncic and Exum’s absences were anticipated due to earlier injuries, the length of the injury list is somewhat surprising. …
The 2024-25 NBA preseason is just two days away for the Dallas Mavericks, who will kick things off on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The real excitement starts on October 24 when they face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Earlier this week, the Mavericks began training camp, generating excitement among fans for the…
Since deciding to leave the only team he’s ever played for, there’s been much speculation about Klay Thompson’s choice to join the Dallas Mavericks after 13 years with the Golden State Warriors. Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks, marking the end of his time with the Warriors, where he won four…
Training camps are just kicking off in the NBA, but Luka Doncic has already sustained an injury. According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Doncic hurt his calf while training in Dallas over the weekend, prior to the team’s arrival in Las Vegas for camp. The Dallas Mavericks’ public relations team announced that Doncic will miss…
The summer and NBA offseason are typically seen as a period for players to rest and recover ahead of the grueling 82-game season. However, this hasn’t been the case for the Dallas Mavericks. Superstar Luka Doncic has been struggling with multiple injuries throughout the offseason after Slovenia’s national team was knocked out of the Olympic…
For years, fans have speculated about the possibility of European stars Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic joining forces in the NBA. However, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon dismissed this idea on a recent episode of ‘The Hoop Collective’ podcast, explaining that the salary cap rules and the assets both the Mavericks and Nuggets have make such a…
Last season, the Dallas Mavericks addressed their need for a starting power forward by acquiring P.J. Washington in a trade. This move was crucial for the Mavs, as Grant Williams had not lived up to expectations. Washington proved to be an excellent fit for Dallas, bolstering their defense and playing a significant role in their…
Derrick Jones Jr.’s impact on the Dallas Mavericks was not widely anticipated when he was signed to a minimum contract last offseason. Although he had been sidelined at times in Chicago, Jones saw an opportunity to prove his worth alongside Luka Dončić. Coach Jason Kidd didn’t guarantee him playing time, but Jones made a strong…
After a remarkable 15-year career in the NBA, former All-Star Goran Dragic is retiring from professional basketball. To mark his retirement, Dragic will be hosting a special farewell event in his native Ljubljana, Slovenia, on August 24th. The event will feature a number of notable current and former NBA players. Among the attendees will be…
The Dallas Mavericks have had an impressive offseason, marked by strategic moves that have flown under the radar. It began with signing Naji Marshall and acquiring Quentin Grimes, bolstering their roster with essential shooting and defense. However, their most significant acquisition came later. Dallas executed a sign-and-trade deal for Klay Thompson, giving them a third…