Dereck Lively II missed Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals with a neck sprain. Will he be available for the Mavericks in Game 5?
Kyle Irving
Kyrie Irving has quietly put together a near-faultless record in closeout games. Here's how he did it.
David Suggs
Luka Doncic has the Mavericks on the doorstep of the NBA Finals. Here's what you need to know about the star's fiancee, Anamaria Goltes, and their relationship timeline.
Dan Treacy
Here is everything you need to know about Kyrie Irving and his wife, Marlene Wilkerson.
Bryan Murphy
Mark Cuban remains a regular presence at Mavericks games, but he can no longer call himself the team's majority owner after a surprise decision in December.
Patrick Mahomes is a big Mavericks fan. Here's a look at how his fandom developed.
Jacob Camenker
The Mavericks are back in the Western Conference Finals, but Mark Cuban won't be the first to receive the trophy if Dallas advances.
Luka Doncic trash-talked Anthony Edwards late in the Mavericks' 116-107 win over the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
The Mavericks have two NBA Finals appearances in franchise history. Will 2024 be their third?
Luka Doncic is battling through knee and ankle issues in Game 2 but he's still going strong.
Luka Doncic isn't the only one in his family who has been in the spotlight.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic is one of the undisputed faces of the NBA, down to his nontraditional jersey number.
Luka Doncic nailed a 3-point game-winner on Friday night, putting the Mavericks up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals.
The Mavericks now lead the Timberwolves 2-0, putting them two wins away from the NBA Finals.
Scott Rafferty
Luka Doncic had Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert on skates as he buried a game-winning 3-pointer to give the Mavericks a 2-0 series lead.
Here is everything you need to know about the NBA Playoff series between the Timberwolves and Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for each game.
Isaiah Lucas
Here is everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, including how to watch Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Jordan Greer
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, including TV and streaming options for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Anthony Edwards posted great stats for the game but Irving outplayed him, dropping 30 points on the Timberwolves star.
A controversial call with less than two minutes remaining made a huge impact on Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edward Sutelan
Here is everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Zain Bando
Luka Doncic has risen his way into NBA stardom since entering the league in 2018. The Sporting News breaks down his journey to the Association, where he was born and more about his European roots.
Brendan OSullivan
How did the Mavericks rebuild their roster? Here's a look at the midseason moves that rejuvenated Dallas' season.
Gilbert McGregor
Here is everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, including how to stream Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Sarah Effress
Tactics that the Timberwolves can try to slow down Luka Doncic
Stephen Noh
Everything you need to know in advance of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Mavericks.
The Mavericks completed a fourth-quarter comeback to eliminate the Thunder in one of the best games of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Everything you need to know about the second-round NBA Playoff series between the Thunder and Mavericks.
Jared Greenspan
Here is everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Find out how to watch Game 5 between the Thunder and Mavericks.
Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 4 of NBA Playoffs series between the Thunder and Mavericks.
Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series between the Thunder and Mavericks.
Things took an interesting turn as Doncic spoke at the podium following Dallas' Game 2 win over Oklahoma City.
Here is how Luka Doncic's health may be impacting his performance.
Here's what you need to know about Maxi Kleber's injury and his status for the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 1 between the Thunder and Mavericks on Tuesday night, including the start time, TV channel and live stream options.
Jason Kidd led the Mavericks to a first-round playoff series win over the Clippers and was handsomely rewarded for his efforts.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Mavericks vs. Clippers in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Here's everything you need to know for the Thunder vs. Mavericks series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 6 between the Mavericks and Clippers.
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Emily Dozier
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 4 between the Mavs and Clippers.
Luka Doncic played an important role in the Mavericks holding the Clippers to 93 points in Game 2.
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 2 between the Mavericks and Clippers.
For the third time in five seasons, the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks will meet in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Kyrie Irving is having a career year, and the chemistry with Luka Doncic is there.
The NBA world was completely blown away by Irving's late-game heroics against the Nuggets.
Benyam Kidane
Here's the latest on Luka Doncic's hamstring injury.
Gafford's consecutive field goal streak came up shy of Wilt Chamberlain's historic mark Thursday.
Luka Doncic entered Wednesday's game on the precipice of NBA history, but he fell short — and injured his hamstring.
Luka Doncic is having a career season in part because of the improvements he's made as a 3-point shooter.
Considering Andre Iguodala's extensive history playing alongside Stephen Curry and against Kyrie Irving in high-leverage situations, the stance comes from a place of expertise.
A Cleveland native, the Chiefs' star tight end joined the mass of NBA fans blown away by Strus' historic game-winning shot.
Kevin Durant was heckled by a pair of Mavericks fans before tip-off. After exchanging words, he spared the fans from ejection.
The 27-year-old point guard detailed the leadup to his free agency decision, which ultimately resulted in the 2024 All-Star leaving Dallas for New York.
The Mavericks are having an active — and productive — trade deadline.
Irving's return to Brooklyn, the city that hosted him for four years, was met with little fanfare.
The frustrations boiled over for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on Wednesday night.
Here's how one of the league's latest — and greatest — individual rivalries has come to be.
A closer look at why Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pick-and-rolls can unlock the Mavericks' full potential.
Here's one example of how Luka Doncic wrecks the best defenses even on an average night.
Here is the latest on Irving's injury and what it means for Dallas moving forward.
Dante Exum was selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft but after several injuries early in his career, he had been written off. The Mavericks gave him another chance and the Aussie guard is making the most of his opportunity.
Cuban previously considered running for president in 2020, but wound up declining the chance to run for office.
Cuban may not be selling the Mavericks for their full value but he is still going to make a good chunk of change in his sale of the team.
Mark Cuban, one of the most famous owners in all of American sports, is reportedly selling his majority stake in the Mavericks.
Why aren't the Mavericks using their designated court for the In-Season Tournament? Here is more on what led to the decision.
Here is what we know about Kyrie Irving's injury setback.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Spurs vs Mavericks. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
How will Luka Doncic be impacted by this injury setback? Here is what we know about his injury as well as a look at how injuries have affected him throughout his career.
For a number of reasons, Kyrie Irving's second season as a member of the Mavericks will look different than the first.
You can't tell Dirk Nowitzki's story without Dwyane Wade. Likewise, you can't tell Wade's story without Nowitzki. This is all you need to know about their illustrious beef on the NBA's grandest stage.
As Nowitzki is immortalized with an induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, we are once again reminded that his legacy will forever live on with each generation of players that attempts to emulate the signature one-legged fadeaway.
What does this mean for Luka Doncic and his national team ahead of the World Cup, which begins on Aug. 25? Here is what we know about his injury.
Kyrie Irving pulled up to the Drew League in Los Angeles on Saturday.
In his four NBA seasons, Thybulle has quickly developed a reputation as one of the league's best perimeter defenders.
The Mavericks have landed Grant Williams from the Celtics in a three-team sign-and-trade deal involving the Spurs.
It didn't take long for Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks to iron out a new deal.
Running down the list of Mavericks free agents and who are the most important to keep.
The Suns have almost completely overhauled their roster this offseason and they might not be done yet.
The Mavericks entered the 2023 NBA Draft with just one pick, but they left with two prospects.
Irving is set to make his debut in the historic pro-am league this July.
Sam Jarden
A report by The Athletic's Shams Charania indicated that Kyrie Irving was inquiring about bringing LeBron James to the Mavericks. Here's why that is almost certainly not happening.
Irving reportedly wants the Mavericks to explore trade options in an effort to create a new "Big Three" in Dallas.
A reunion between Kyrie Irving and LeBron James may be on the table this offseason, just not in the way that many initially expected.
The Mavericks will have a close eye on the NBA Draft Lottery, as their pick is top-10 protected. Dallas has the 10th-best lottery odds, meaning it is not guaranteed that Dallas will retain its pick.
Luka Doncic's home country was rocked by a shooting this week.
Kevin Skiver
The NBA found that the Mavericks rested key starters to improve their odds of keeping their first-round draft pick.
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.
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.
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.
Kyrie Irving had an honest response when he was asked about the Mavericks' playoff chances following their loss to the 76ers on Wednesday.
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.
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?
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.
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.
LeBron seemed to take the news of the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas hard.
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.
Spencer Dinwiddie was as stunned as anyone when he went back to Brooklyn.
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.
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 Warriors fans vs. Charles Barkley feud got a little bit out of hand on Thursday after Golden State won Game 5.
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.
The Golden State head coach singled out 50 U.S. senators for their inaction.
Joe Rivera
Did Jason Kidd throw a shot at Golden State's defense?
Barkley also took a swipe at the city's homeless population.
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.
Curry laughed off the pre-halftime trip and acknowledged that he was fine after the accident.
The Mavericks star tipped his cap to the Warriors wing after the most epic dunk of the 2022 NBA Playoffs to date.
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.
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.
Sidd Sinha
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 on-court theatrics have been on serious display in this Suns-Mavs series.
Marquese Chriss wasn't happy about Bismack Biyombo's dunk attempt late in the Suns' blowout win over the Mavericks.
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.
Here's everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Jazz, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
The Mavericks are set to face the Jazz in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The 2022 NBA Playoffs tip off over the Easter weekend. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch in the UK, in addition to the fixture schedule and betting odds.
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.
There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
