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Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week
Read full article: Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a weekLuka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver.
Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors
Read full article: Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with WarriorsKlay Thompson has set a Dallas record for 3-pointers in a debut with six as the Mavericks beat San Antonio in his first game after 13 seasons with Golden State.
Mavs star Luka Doncic injures calf in preseason practice, will be evaluated in a week
Read full article: Mavs star Luka Doncic injures calf in preseason practice, will be evaluated in a weekDallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured a calf during preseason practice and will be re-evaluated in a week.
NBA expands permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays
Read full article: NBA expands permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds playsThe NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach’s challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday that if a foul should have been called on the play it now can be assessed shortly after the fact.
Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors
Read full article: Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the WarriorsKlay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Dallas Mavericks after leaving his longtime NBA home in Golden State.
Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibility
Read full article: Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibilityA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes.
Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston
Read full article: Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to BostonKyrie Irving sounds as if he wants to stay in Dallas in the long term after the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games in the NBA Finals.
Doncic and Irving can't deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship
Read full article: Doncic and Irving can't deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championshipDallas needed Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be at their best in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics.
Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
Read full article: Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championshipThe Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch their unprecedented 18th championship under the banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters.
Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
Read full article: Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure titleThe Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season.
Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
Read full article: Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA FinalsLuka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
Read full article: Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA FinalsJayson Tatum scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks for a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Celtics' Porzingis out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals because of rare tendon injury in lower left leg
Read full article: Celtics' Porzingis out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals because of rare tendon injury in lower left legKristaps Porzingis did not play for the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals because of a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg suffered in the previous game.
Celtics' Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals
Read full article: Celtics' Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA FinalsKristaps Porzingis has a dislocated tendon in his lower left leg but hasn’t been ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks.
Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
Read full article: Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from titleThe Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue Holiday.
Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas
Read full article: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to DallasJrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Dallas guard Irving has rough NBA Finals opener in response to boos (and worse) from Boston crowd
Read full article: Dallas guard Irving has rough NBA Finals opener in response to boos (and worse) from Boston crowdIf Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving was hoping to quiet the Boston fans with a big game in the opener of the NBA Finals, it didn’t quite go that way.
Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals
Read full article: Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA FinalsThe Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals and the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses.
Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks
Read full article: Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the MavericksThe Celtics are prohibitive favorites to win Thursday’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are on Boston to hoist what would be its record 18th championship banner.
Kyrie Irving said late in the season that the Mavs were just getting started. He was right
Read full article: Kyrie Irving said late in the season that the Mavs were just getting started. He was rightKyrie Irving was not making a threat, nor was he boasting, nor was he saying anything that would be considered outlandish.
Doncic's 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5
Read full article: Doncic's 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games.
Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in West finals
Read full article: Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in West finalsKarl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 to avoid a sweep in the Western Conference finals.
Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals
Read full article: Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been the closers for the Dallas Mavericks, who have a chance to sweep Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals
Read full article: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
T-wolves struggling to get Edwards going, as another off game has them down 2-0 and headed to Dallas
Read full article: T-wolves struggling to get Edwards going, as another off game has them down 2-0 and headed to DallasAnthony Edwards had the ball for Minnesota with a two-point lead and threw the ball out of bounds with 13 seconds left against Dallas in the Western Conference finals.
Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by Irving
Read full article: Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by IrvingKyrie Irving injected a burst of energy into the Dallas Mavericks to begin the Western Conference finals with a furious flurry of drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals
Read full article: Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finalsLuka Doncic had 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for Mavericks
Read full article: Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for MavericksKarl-Anthony Towns has seen the payoff this spring for his commitment to and sacrifice for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
Read full article: The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are headed to the Western Conference finals in their first trip to the playoffs together.
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic help Mavs hold off Thunder again for 2-1 lead in West semis
Read full article: Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic help Mavs hold off Thunder again for 2-1 lead in West semisKyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1
Read full article: Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 to even their Western Conference semifinals series at one win apiece.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the Thunder
Read full article: Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the ThunderLu Dort was the defensive catalyst as the Oklahoma City Thunder held Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinalsShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to help the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round
Read full article: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second roundLuka Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, Kyrie Irving scored 28 of 30 points in a second-half surge and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 114-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over ClippersLuka Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 and a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.
Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead
Read full article: Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point leadPaul George and James Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold on after blowing a 31-point lead and beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-111.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
Read full article: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returnsLuka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93 and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener
Read full article: Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff openerJames Harden scored 28 points, Ivica Zubac had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to win their playoff series opener.
Luka Doncic is first NBA player to have 6 straight 30-point triple-doubles as Mavericks top Pistons
Read full article: Luka Doncic is first NBA player to have 6 straight 30-point triple-doubles as Mavericks top PistonsLuka Doncic became the first NBA player to record six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles as the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the second half and beat the Detroit Pistons 142-124.
Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win
Read full article: Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight winJayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncic’s second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 and extend their season-best winning streak to 10 games.
Maxed out: Strus sinks 59-footer at the final horn, sending Cavaliers to 121-119 win over Mavericks
Read full article: Maxed out: Strus sinks 59-footer at the final horn, sending Cavaliers to 121-119 win over MavericksMax Strus drilled a 59-footer as time expired, his fifth made 3-pointer in the final four minutes, to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a wild 121-119 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victory
Read full article: Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victoryLuka Doncic scored 41 points, Kyrie Irving added 29 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-113.
Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers
Read full article: Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waiversSpencer Dinwiddie signed Saturday with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, finding a new team quickly after getting traded by the Brooklyn Nets.
Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
Read full article: Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in DallasKyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas.
Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets
Read full article: Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over NetsKyrie Irving scored 36 points in a dazzling return to Brooklyn exactly one year after he was traded to Dallas, leading the Mavericks to a 119-107 victory over the Nets.
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
Read full article: Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the NetsKevin Durant scored 33 points in his return to Brooklyn, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 136-120 victory over the Nets on Wednesday night.
Top 1-and-done NBA prospects have made a big impact in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll
Read full article: Top 1-and-done NBA prospects have made a big impact in the AP Top 25 college basketball pollTop one-and-done NBA prospects are making a big impact in their college team's AP Top 25 standing.
Doncic scores 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for career, Mavericks beat Suns 128-114
Read full article: Doncic scores 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for career, Mavericks beat Suns 128-114Luka Doncic scored 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for his career and had 14 assists, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-114 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Doncic, Hardaway led Mavs over Lakers 127-125 in LA's first game since winning NBA Cup
Read full article: Doncic, Hardaway led Mavs over Lakers 127-125 in LA's first game since winning NBA CupLuka Doncic had 33 points and 17 assists, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 and the Dallas Mavericks beat Los Angeles 127-125.
Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind Doncic
Read full article: Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind DoncicLuka Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 125-112 after Kyrie Irving injured his right foot.
Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks' 147-97 victory over Jazz
Read full article: Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks' 147-97 victory over JazzLuka Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Dallas Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss Grizzlies game for personal reasons
Read full article: Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss Grizzlies game for personal reasonsDallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his first game of the season Friday night when he sits against the Memphis Grizzlies for personal reasons.
James Harden determined to fit in on Clippers' loaded roster after messy Philadelphia exit
Read full article: James Harden determined to fit in on Clippers' loaded roster after messy Philadelphia exitEven more than his stints in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, James Harden believes he has much more to prove in joining the Los Angeles Clippers.
Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old game
Read full article: Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old gameBen Simmons was so ineffective in his return from back surgery last season that he couldn’t even protest much when he was bounced from his normal position, and eventually out of Nets coach Jacque Vaughn’s rotation entirely.
Minnesota tops Dallas, sweeps 2-game NBA preseason set in Abu Dhabi
Read full article: Minnesota tops Dallas, sweeps 2-game NBA preseason set in Abu DhabiKarl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid each scored 14 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves topped the Dallas Mavericks 104-96 to complete a two-game sweep of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games.
Doncic, Irving believe full season with Mavs will make encore better than debut that flopped
Read full article: Doncic, Irving believe full season with Mavs will make encore better than debut that floppedLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are running it back with the Dallas Mavericks after the All-Star pairing flopped in a two-month debut last season.
Ben Simmons heads into training camp healthy. He might be the Nets' point guard if he stays that way
Read full article: Ben Simmons heads into training camp healthy. He might be the Nets' point guard if he stays that wayBen Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn.
Mavericks fined $750,000 by NBA for sitting players
Read full article: Mavericks fined $750,000 by NBA for sitting playersThe NBA has fined the Dallas Mavericks $750,000, saying the team engaged in “conduct detrimental to the league” by sitting out most of its key players against the Chicago Bulls on April 7 despite still having a chance to reach the postseason.
Mavs to sit Irving, 4 others in game with draft implications
Read full article: Mavs to sit Irving, 4 others in game with draft implicationsDallas is sitting Kyrie Irving and four other regulars against Chicago in a game with draft implications and with the Mavericks facing postseason elimination if they lose.
Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of stars
Read full article: Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of starsKevin Durant scored 37 points and hit the tiebreaking jumper with 11 seconds to go to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 130-126 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling showcase of stars for both teams.
Doncic scores 42, Irving 40 as Mavs outlast 76ers 133-126
Read full article: Doncic scores 42, Irving 40 as Mavs outlast 76ers 133-126Luka Doncic scored 42 points, Kyrie Irving added 40 and the new All-Star pairing sparkled throughout the Dallas Mavericks’ 133-126 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension
Read full article: Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extensionJacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension.
Silver speaks on load management, TV deal at NBA All-Star
Read full article: Silver speaks on load management, TV deal at NBA All-StarThe NBA and the National Basketball Players Association clearly do not agree on everything, as evidenced by the fact that there’s no new Collective Bargaining Agreement yet.
Irving's 26-point 4th not enough as Mavs fall to T-wolves
Read full article: Irving's 26-point 4th not enough as Mavs fall to T-wolvesKyrie Irving scored 26 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter in his home debut for Dallas as he tried to rally the Mavericks from a 26-point deficit, but the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 124-121 victory.
Brunson scores 40 as Knicks end 9-game skid vs Nets, 124-106
Read full article: Brunson scores 40 as Knicks end 9-game skid vs Nets, 124-106Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, Josh Hart added a season-high 27 in his second game with his new team and the New York Knicks snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Brooklyn Nets with a 124-106 victory.
Harden not surprised Durant, Irving fled Nets' 'dysfunction'
Read full article: Harden not surprised Durant, Irving fled Nets' 'dysfunction'James Harden isn’t surprised Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanted out of Brooklyn, having tired quickly of the “dysfunction” he saw in his brief time with the Nets and asking out.