Luka Doncic's home country was rocked by a shooting this week.
Kevin Skiver
Instead of going all out to win and keep their Play-In hopes alive, the Mavericks sat several key players and limited Luka Doncic to 13 minutes of action.
Jordan Greer
The Mavericks entered the season with lofty aspirations after reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022. For them to completely miss the playoffs is an obvious sign that they need to make big changes to their roster.
Stephen Noh
The Mavericks are just 5-11 when Irving plays with Doncic and 8-12 overall.
The Mavericks weren't too happy with the officiating in their March 22 loss to the Warriors.
Benyam Kidane
Kyrie Irving had an honest response when he was asked about the Mavericks' playoff chances following their loss to the 76ers on Wednesday.
Kyle Irving
The Sporting News has you covered with all the live updates, highlights, and stats from the Warriors' 127-125 win over the Mavericks.
Here is what we know about the injury that has been bothering Luka Doncic for some time now.
Gilbert McGregor
Irving didn't seem interested in accepting Brooks' jersey, turning the swap into a giveaway.
Here's everything we know about Irving's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Like any good meme, the image comes with a backstory, adding to the gravity of this specific moment and the budding rivalry.
It was a frantic finish in Dallas as the Mavericks held on for a 133-126 win over the 76ers as Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both delivered 40-point games. If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News has you covered with all the live updates and highlights from tonight's contest.
The Mavericks are 1-4 in games Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have played together. Is it time to panic?
Scott Rafferty
The Sporting News tracked live updates from the Lakers' rally of historic proportions.
Kevin Durant spoke out on Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas in his first press conference as a member of the Suns.
Sam Jarden
Here's what we know about Luka Doncic's injury and his status with the Mavericks moving forward.
After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.
As reality sets in and we begin to envision Irving in a Mavs uniform next to Luka Doncic, there's just one thing missing from the vision… the digit or digits on Irving's Mavs jersey.
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have a number of questions to answer to reach their full potential as a duo.
How did the Nets and Mavericks fare in this deal? The Sporting News breaks down trade grades for each team below.
The pairing of Irving and Luka Doncic has drawn plenty of reactions from across the NBA world.
Edward Sutelan
Eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is on the move midway through his fourth season with the Nets.
Here's everything we know about Wood's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
If Doncic and Dallas continually come up short like James and Cleveland did in the mid-to-late 2000s, they could go down a similarly dark path.
TSN's Kyle Irving and Scott Rafferty discuss which one of Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic will be better in five years.
All Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich wanted was to keep Luka Doncic under 50 points.....but the Mavs star had other ideas.
Luka Doncic became the first player in NBA history to have a 60-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Mavericks' improbable comeback win over the Knicks.
Doncic's 60-20-10 performance is the first in NBA history!
Dirk Nowitzki, the GOAT of the Mavericks franchise, has given his take on the neverending NBA GOAT debate.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Lakers vs. Mavericks on Christmas Day. Check out the best highlights from James' performance right here.
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, we have you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about each Christmas Day matchup.
Hubie Brown is on the broadcast for the Lakers-Mavericks Christmas Day game.
For the 15th straight year, basketball fans get to unwrap the gift of five NBA games on Christmas Day, a tradition that will never get old.
Doncic is one of only two players in the NBA currently averaging more points per game (33.1) than Gilgeous-Alexander (31.2).
A Luka Doncic post-up is currently more valuable than LeBron James getting out in the open court, Ja Morant running a pick-and-roll, Klay Thompson sprinting off a screen or sharpshooter Fred VanVleet spotting up.
Luka Doncic poured in 33 points in 30 minutes to power the Mavs to a 130-111 win over the Suns — their fourth in a row.
After being a liability defensively for much of his career, Luka Doncic feels that he's improved on that end of the floor. Is he right?
Dinwiddie was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected from tonight's game between the Mavericks and the Warriors.
Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors had more success guarding Luka Doncic in the 2022 Western Conference Finals than anyone expected. Here's how they did it.
The Sporting News had seven members of its NBA Global staff rank their top-five MVP candidates. Here are the results.
Walker has earned four All-Star selections in his career, but he's now 32 and has had his fair share of durability issues in recent years. How much does he have in the tank to give the Mavs?
Ahead of their game at TD Garden on Wednesday night, Luka Doncic offered some high praise for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
It was a home game for the Mavericks, but Luka Doncic celebrated his game-sealing bucket with a shush gesture. Why? Not even he knows.
The competition for best pass of the year is already over.
Micah Adams
Damion Lee played an unlikely hero role as the Suns completed a 22-point comeback over the Mavericks.
Luka Doncic becomes the first European player to have a signature shoe with Jordan Brand.
Nick Metallinos
Luka Doncic posted the second-highest scoring game in EuroBasket history in Slovenia's win over France.
The Mavericks' star is breaking out out Kareem's iconic skyhook this summer and it is glorious.
Andrew Wiggins flipped the narrative on his career last season by finding a new role on an elite team. Which players could follow in his footsteps?
Free agency officially begins at 6pm ET on Thursday, June 30. The Sporting News is breaking down every major signing and trade in real time with instant analysis.
Jalen Brunson ends up signing a deal with the Knicks to become their long-sought-after point guard.
According to multiple reports, the Dallas Mavericks acquired Christian Wood in a deal with the Houston Rockets.
Ananth Pandian
The Mavericks showed in the Western Conference Finals that they're still one supporting piece away from winning it all. Who could that piece be?
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Warriors vs. Mavericks on Thursday. Check out the complete results from Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Did Jason Kidd throw a shot at Golden State's defense?
The Sporting News tracked live updates throughout Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
A roof leak delayed Game 4 between Dallas and Golden State in the Western Conference Finals.
Pinson has become one of the most impactful end-of-rotation players in the NBA by serving as a constant reminder that basketball is supposed to be fun.
Andrew Wiggins has made a major impact on the Warriors' success in the Western Conference Finals. How did he end up on Golden State in the first place?
For the first time in NBA history, there will be an Eastern and Western Conference Finals MVP trophy rewarded to the best player in each series.
Andrew Wiggins throws down the dunk of the playoffs on Luka Doncic in Game 3.
Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins combined for 58 points as the Warriors held on for a 109-103 victory in Game 3.
Reggie Bullock was awarded the honor for his continued efforts to strive for equality and justice within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Larry Legend hasn’t suited up for a game in 30 years but his style of play, outside shooting and lasting rivalries still make up the fabric of the NBA.
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The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Warriors vs. Mavericks on Friday. Check out the complete results from Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Doncic was held to just 20 points on 6-of-18 shooting as the Mavericks fell flat in San Francisco.
Keep up to date with Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks here.
All eyes were on James Harden and Ben Simmons at the trade deadline, but the Kristaps Porzingis deal turned out to have the greatest impact on this season's title race.
The Warriors pulled off an incredible upset, eliminating the Mavericks in six games to become the first No. 8 seed to win a best-of-seven first-round series.
The Jazz and Suns had no answer for Luka Doncic in the first two rounds of the playoffs. Do the Warriors?
In anticipation of the Western Conference Finals, members of our NBA staff have identified one matchup to watch and made their picks for the series and the newly-introduced Conference Finals MVP award.
After their second-round exit at the hands of the Mavericks, Suns guard Chris Paul says he'll be back for an 18th NBA season.
Luka Doncic and the Dallas mavericks had the Twitter timeline buzzing as they put on a show in Game 7against the Phoenix Suns.
The Dallas Mavericks overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns in Game 7, cruising to a 123-90 victory on the road.
An important offseason awaits the Suns following their Game 7 loss to the Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs.
The home team has won every game in this series. The Suns were one of the championship favorites when the playoffs started but the Mavericks have proved themselves a worthy opponent. This game is shaping up to be a classic. Here are three of the biggest reasons why.
The Suns Game 4 loss marked just the fourth time that Paul has fouled out in 139 postseason games, and the 37-year-old was among many in the Suns camp that was visibly frustrated.
Luka Doncic got the support he needed from his teammates in Dallas' Game 3 victory over Phoenix on Saturday. He needs it again in Game 4.
Luka Doncic poured in 35 points in Game 2 against the Suns, giving him the highest playoff scoring average in NBA history.
In the series opener, Luka Doncic scored 45 points, but Phoenix's trio of Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker and Chris Paul proved to be too much.
Deandre Ayton led the Suns to victory in Game 1 with a team-high 25 points. TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one particular way Ayton gave the Mavericks trouble and what it means for the series.
Luka Doncic continues to make history in the NBA playoffs.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
With the Suns and Mavs set to face each other in the Western Conference Semifinals, it's time to revisit the 2018 NBA Draft and try to figure out if the Suns made the right choice in selecting Ayton over Doncic.
The Suns and Mavericks will meet in the second round of the playoffs. Can Luka Doncic lead a Dallas upset?
The Mavericks are looking to close out the series and move onto the next round.
Donovan Mitchell hobbled to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Mavericks with a left hamstring issue.
The Jazz are back in the series after tying it up 2-2 in Game 4.
Luka Doncic made his 2022 NBA Playoffs debut in Game 4 after missing the first three games with a calf strain. His return was spoiled by a game-winning alley-oop from Donovan Mitchell to Rudy Gobert.
What is Doncic's status? Here are the latest updates on the three-time All-Star.
After losing the series opener, the Mavericks have bounced back to take a 2-1 series lead over the Jazz.
The Mavericks and the Jazz series is level at 1-1 heading into a crucial Game 3 in Utah.
There was one particular way the Mavericks punished the Jazz down the stretch of their Game 2 win. TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.
Ja Morant, Patrick Mahomes and Miles Bridges chimed in after Jalen Brunson's 41-point performance against the Jazz in Game 2.
Jalen Brunson looms as one of the hottest names in free agency as he continues to boost his stock in the playoffs.
Jalen Brunson was considered by many to be the best backup point guard in the league over the past few seasons. Now, he’s proving that he might be much more than that.
Here's everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Jazz, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Doncic suffered a calf injury in Dallas' regular season finale on Sunday.
Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury against San Antonio on Sunday and did not return to the game.
The Mavericks are set to face the Jazz in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
Mavericks All-Star guard Luka Doncic picked up what was his 16th technical of the season against the Blazers on Friday.
Winning six of their past nine games and building momentum ahead of the playoffs, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks have found their rhythm at just the right time.
The Lakers are just 2.0 games away from falling out of the Play-In picture, with 21 regular season games remaining.
It's admittedly easy to lose Dallas in the shuffle of NBA storylines but the team is surging in the Western Conference standings thanks to Luka Doncic's play and a refocused approach on the defensive end.
After a slow start to the season, Luka Doncic has rediscovered his best offensive form as the Mavericks continue their push for a top-four finish in the West.
For the third time in four games, Luka Doncic scored 45 or more points, capping off a truly dominant 15-game stretch heading into the All-Star break.
Yash Matange
The All-Star guards take home the honors for Week 17.
NBA.com Staff
Luka Doncic dropped a career-high 51 points, along with nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks won their fourth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 112-105.
15 trades, 56 players and 24 draft picks. Making sense of the NBA trade deadline.
According to multiple reports, the Wizards have acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans.
The young Slovenian superstar guard came a long way since his early-season conditioning issues, throwing down a couple of electrifying dunks in a huge comeback win vs. the 76ers in Dallas.
The game was put on pause for around 45 minutes due to a problem with the basket that was noticed by Luka Doncic.
The Mavericks have been hot but Luka Doncic has been cold from beyond the arc. What's the cause of the 22-year-old's ups and downs?
Both young star points guards put on a show, with all-round 30-point games but in the end, the Mavericks defence had the final say.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
Luka Doncic notched his 40th career triple-double as the Mavericks ended the Grizzlies 11-game winning streak in Memphis. Doncic finished the game with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
With the time difference, nearly every NBA game is played while Indians are switching off their alarms and getting ready for the working day ahead. The only opportunity that they get to watch live rivetting NBA action with their feet up in over the weekend. Saturday's slate has the potential for some spectacular basketball. So, here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch these games.
On Wednesday night, the German superstar became the fourth player in Mavericks history to have their jersey raised to the rafters in a postgame ceremony.
On Wednesday night, Dallas held Golden State to just 82 points - the Warriors lowest points tally this season. This was the fifth consecutive instance that the Mavericks restricted their opponents to under 100 points.
The greatest Maverick of all time, Dirk Nowitzki will become just the fourth player in franchise history to have his jersey retired.
Ahead of Dirk Nowitzki's jersey retirement on Jan. 5, members of the NBA Global staff discuss their favourite memories of the Mavericks legend's career.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
Josh Giddey re-wrote the record books, breaking LaMelo Ball's record for the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.
The 2021-22 season will be the 74th edition of the NBA on Christmas Day. It's also the 14th consecutive season that the NBA's slate on the holiday includes five star-studded matchups.
The Los Angeles Lakers won another close overtime game against the Mavericks on Wednesday night, improving their record in such games to 5-1 on the season.
LeBron James is putting up an incredible eight-game run for the Los Angeles Lakers that has seen him create a new record, and get the team back on track this season.
Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki says Stephen Curry's 3-point shooting will go down in history as the best to ever do it.
There's nothing like beginning your weekend on a cold winter Saturday with a hot tea or coffee and some great dose of basketball action. Saturday, Dec. 11th is just that with numerous NBA superstars set to suit up across the nine games on the schedule.
What once seemed impossible and just a fantasy for aspiring ballers in the Indian subcontinent, Singh made a reality when he became the first-ever Indian-born player to be drafted in the NBA. Singh's feat was key to bridging the once insurmountable distance between India and the NBA, and what he accomplishes in the remainder of his basketball career will only add to his already immortal legacy.
Luka Doncic's comments come following Brooklyn's come-from-behind victory over Dallas.
The Nets held the Mavericks to just 13 points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's win, as they came back from a 17-point deficit to win 102-99 on the road.
The Memphis Grizzlies have surprised the NBA world by winning their last four straight games without star point guard Ja Morant.
There's nothing better than beginning the weekend with some hot tea or coffee on a cold winter Saturday morning along with some great dose of basketball action. Here's a preview with all you need to know about Saturday's games with the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch them.
This was the first of three 50-point games of Nowitzki's career. It's also a franchise record, one previously held by Jim Jackson and Jamal Mashburn.
In an exclusive interview with NBA.com, Porzingis delves into why he looks more comfortable with the Mavericks this season.
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Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has missed three-straight games — a back-to-back with the Suns and a matchup with the Clippers.
Kane Pitman
The franchise announced that Dirk Nowitzki, "the greatest Maverick of all time," will be honoured in a ceremony where his number is raised to the rafters.
An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.
A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.
Through the first month of the season, the NBA's Most Valuable Player is...
A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.
With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Friday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
With time winding down and three defenders in his face, Luka Doncic buried the stepback triple at the buzzer to give the Mavs a 107-104 victory over the Celtics — their third win from their past four games
Gregg Popovich, one of two active head coaches that are among the 10 winningest coaches ever, stands a chance to rise to the top of the leaderboard in the 2021-22 season.
Saturday's six-game slate served up plenty of big performances, headlined by Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
What a night of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
This was a fun night around the NBA. We had rookie battles, vintage veteran performances and statement wins. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.
The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!
Hakeem Olajuwon got his Hall of Fame career off to a great start, recording 24 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes of action.
A five game slate was headlined by an OT battle between the Lakers and Spurs. Catch up on big performances, injury scares and plenty of highlights from tonight's NBA action.
It's time for an early-season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our NBA.com Staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.
There was one particular stretch in the Mavs' win over the Raptors in which Luka Doncic scored or assisted on 12 straight points to take control of the game. It was a reminder of how surgical the two-time All-Star can be.
The Hawks know they aren't considered among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference despite reaching the Conference Finals last season. Trae Young admitted Atlanta want to prove they belong after an impressive opening night win.
Only three games on the slate but there was no shortage of highlights! Steph Curry explodes, Trae Young and the Hawks make a statement and Miami dominate the Bucks. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights from today's action right here.
The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed. A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.
Day 11 of the preseason provided seven games on the slate, with game winning jump shots, highlight reel dunks and big time individual performances throughout. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with scores, highlights and news from the days play.
It was a massive day of preseason basketball headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers season debut for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights in our daily recap.
It's that time again. With the 2021-22 NBA season right around the corner, our NBA.com Global Staff is back to rank the league's next generation of talent for the fourth consecutive year. Did Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum take the top spot? Where did LaMelo Ball fall in line? We've got you covered with our annual list of best players aged 23 or under!
Day 4 of the NBA preseason is in the books. Monster dunks, classic GIF's and some Luka magic were all on the agenda. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with scores, notable performers and top highlights!
With a new front office and coaching staff, can the Mavericks take a leap beyond the first round of the playoffs led by their international duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis?
The Mavericks made front office and coaching changes this season, but their roster is mostly unchanged from their first-round exit in 2021. As training camp nears, our NBA.com Staff played a game of "Fact or Fiction" regarding the franchise's future.
JJ Redick retires with career averages of 12.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. One of the best 3-point shooters of his era, he ranks 15th all-time in 3-pointers made and 17th in 3-point percentage.
Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff shares their opinions on which player will lead the league in scoring. Will Stephen Curry go back-to-back or will someone else take the crown?
The savvy former guard looks to bring his Hall of Fame expertise to Dallas.
Steve Aschburner
Coming off down years for their standards, the new NBA season is a fresh start for several players to find their way back to previous heights. We take a look at seven bounce-back candidates, headlined by Ben Simmons, Pascal Siakam and Kristaps Porzingis.
From Allen Iverson in 1999 to Luka Doncic in 2021, the NBA 2K video game series has tabbed some of the league's brightest stars and biggest legends as its cover athlete. Below, find a complete list of every cover athlete for every major console edition of the game.
Celebrate #NBAAssistWeek by checking out the 10 best dimes from Luka Doncic in the 2020-21 season — some of which will leave your jaw on the floor.
The Dallas Mavericks star is giving back to his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia, refurbishing the basketball courts he grew up playing on.
For the NBA's 2021-22 season, there are seven women on coaching staffs. Entering her eighth season with the San Antonio Spurs, Becky Hammon is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history.
Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points, helping the Jazz overcome Jamal Murray's 50-piece and win the hard-fought contest 129-127. It was the first time in NBA playoff history that opposing players had scored at least 50 in the same game.
The Luka Doncic and Trae Young rivalry takes centre stage, while the Phoenix Suns have become a national television darling.
We all do it, we all spend hours flicking through games, trying to find the ideal matchup to keep an eye on. While this list is admittedly way too early, here are the top ten teams to watch on NBA League Pass when the season rolls around!
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly making a key addition to their coaching staff, with WNBA star Kristi Toliver becoming an assistant coach under Jason Kidd. Toliver, who is playing for the LA Sparks is a two-time Champion and has spent time previously with the Washington Wizards.
NBA Summer League is highlighted by the opportunity to see the top picks in their first NBA action, but there are always a few under-the-radar rookies who have breakout performances, showing promise for the upcoming season. Here are 10 rookies who made the most of their opportunity in Las Vegas.
The NBA has announced its Opening Week national television schedule for the 2021-22 season and there is no shortage of star power. The eight games feature 12 different teams, including the last eight players to win MVP and three matchups from last year's playoffs.
The 2021 Christmas Day schedule consists of five games, headlined by a showdown between the Lakers and Nets, a playoff rematch between the Hawks and Knicks and a showdown between the Celtics and Bucks.
A marquee date on the NBA's schedule, Christmas Day has recently consisted of a five-game slate of must-see matchups. From the league's best teams to its biggest stars and the best rivalries, you can count on the Christmas Day schedule to have it all. Ahead of the official release of the NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff shares a few matchups they'd like to see take place on Christmas Day.
The new supermax extension, which Doncic was eligible for courtesy of his multiple All-NBA First Team selections, keeps the young Slovenian with the Dallas Mavericks until 2027.
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic stole the show in Slovenia's win over Lithuania to secure a spot in the Tokyo Olympics, exploding for a game-high 31 points to go along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds.
Singh declared as an early entrant for the Draft after spending his high school years playing basketball at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Dallas will be Jason Kidd's third stop as a head coach, following stints in Brooklyn and Milwaukee. He served as an assistant coach for the Lakers over the past two seasons, helping the team earn a championship in 2020.
Associated Press
Dirk Nowitzki returns to the Mavericks after an illustrious 21-season career featuring the lone championship in franchise history.
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Rick Carlisle replaced Avery Johnson as head coach of the Mavericks in 2008. In Carlisle's 13 seasons in Dallas, the team posted a 555-478 record, made the playoffs nine times and won the franchise's first championship.
Donnie Nelson joined Dallas in 1998 and has been with the team for the past 24 seasons.
By being named to the 2019-20 All-NBA First Team, Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic became the third-youngest ever to receive that honour.
The heavy hitters came to play in a win-or-go-home Game 7. Luka Doncic was unbelievable, going for 46 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds but it wasn't enough for the Mavericks to overcome the Clippers. Behind Kawhi Leonard's near-triple-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, LA advances to the Conference Semifinals.
In NBA playoff history, the Mavericks and the Clippers have only matched-up twice in the postseason - 2020 and 2021. Now, they are set for their first-ever head-to-head Game 7.That said, take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past.
The Clippers force a Game 7 behind a huge performance from Kawhi Leonard in a tightly-contested Game 6 that saw 19 lead changes and six ties. With this victory, the road team improves to an unbeaten 6-0 in this series.
Put another Kawhi Leonard classic playoff performance in the books. The LA Clippers superstar dropped 45 points while also defending Luka Doncic on the other end, willing his team to a Game 6 win and forcing a series decider at home.
Luka Doncic leads Dallas past LA with 42 points in 42 minutes, but will he be able to sustain his play with extra minutes?
Doncic was in a dominant mood in LA, dropping 42 points and 14 assists to put the Mavs up 3-2 in the series, making it the fifth-straight game the road team has won in this series.
The script has been flipped. The LA Clippers have won two straight in Dallas to leave the series tied at 2-2. For the Mavericks, the most pressing concern is the health of Luka Doncic, who produced a below par performance in Game 4 while appearing in pain throughout the night.
In the dominant wire-to-wire victory, the Clippers led by as many as 28. Leonard stuffed the stat sheet as the Clippers blew out the Mavericks in Dallas 106-81 to tie the series up at two games apiece with the series shifting back to Los Angeles for Game 5.
The playoffs roll on with four games on Monday, with the Knicks, Celtics and Suns all desperately looking to square the ledger in pivotal Game 4's. With so much on the line, NBA.com gets you set with what to look for on what is sure to be an enthralling day of hoops.
Through three games, Luka Doncic is averaging 38.0 points, 9.0 assists and 8.7 rebounds on 51.9 percent shooting from the field and 45.9 percent from 3-point range. The Mavericks enter Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead.
Down 19 early in Game 3, Tyronn Lue made an adjustment that shut down Kristaps Porzingis and eventually slowed down Luka Doncic.
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