Southwest Notes: Mamukelashvili, Spurs, Clarke, Ingram, Mavs
2023/03/southwest-notes-mamukelashvili-spurs-clarke-ingram-mavs.htmlIn a mailbag for The Athletic, Tim Cato addresses a handful of Mavericks-related topics, including Luka Doncic's questionable on-court body language and the odds of Josh Green signing a rookie scale extension with the team this offseason (Cato believes the chances are "very high").
Southwest Notes: Porter, Morant, Kyrie, Jones, Vassell
2023/03/southwest-notes-porter-morant-kyrie-jones-vassell.htmlOn Thursday, two days after expressing a need to scale back the pressure he's putting on himself with his new team, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving scored 40 points to complement Luka Doncic's 42 in a victory over Philadelphia.
Heat Notes: Lowry, Dragic, Jovic, Yurtseven
2023/03/heat-notes-lowry-dragic-jovic-yurtseven.htmlHe and the team still have a good relationship, but sources tell Jackson there are more likely destinations, including the Mavericks, where he could team with fellow Slovenian Luka Doncic.
Trade Breakdown: Kyrie Irving To The Mavericks
2023/02/trade-breakdown-kyrie-irving-to-the-mavericks.htmlDinwiddie thrived alongside Luka Doncic as a secondary play-maker over the past two seasons (he was really only on the team for about one full season, as he was acquired in February 2022).
Southwest Notes: Green, Doncic, McCombs, Morant
2023/02/southwest-notes-green-doncic-mccombs-morant.htmlLuka Doncic enters the second half of the season as the league's scoring leader and a top candidate for the Most Valuable Player.
Doncic, Irving To Start For Team LeBron
2023/02/doncic-irving-to-start-for-team-lebron.htmlLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are not only Mavericks teammates, they're also starting together for Team LeBron at the All-Star Game Sunday in Salt Lake City.
Southwest Notes: Irving, Doncic, Williamson, Pelicans Injuries, Morant
2023/02/southwest-notes-irving-doncic-williamson-pelicans-injuries-morant.htmlThe Mavericks are 0-2 thus far with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving playing together but the former Net believes their partnership will be very fruitful, according to Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News.
Poll: Which Team Will Win The Western Conference?
2023/02/poll-which-team-will-win-the-western-conference.htmlThe Mavericks got a second star to pair with Luka Doncic in Irving, though he can be mercurial.
Mavericks Notes: Ross, Irving, Harrison, Doncic, Trade Breakdown
2023/02/mavericks-notes-ross-irving-harrison-doncic-trade-breakdown.htmlThe Athletic's Tim Cato takes a look at the early returns on the Luka Doncic-Irving partnership.
Fischer’s Latest: Suns, Irving, VanVleet, Mavs, Nets, Bridges, Simmons
2023/02/fischers-latest-suns-irving-vanvleet-mavs-nets-bridges-simmons.htmlAs he explains, sources close to the situation say that - despite some outside speculation about the franchise's ceiling - Luka Doncic hadn't begun to consider a future outside of Dallas this season.
Luka Doncic Expected To Return Saturday
2023/02/luka-doncic-expected-to-return-saturday.htmlMavericks guard Luka Doncic is expected to return to action on Saturday night vs.
Southwest Notes: Irving, Doncic, Brooks, Popovich
2023/02/southwest-notes-irving-doncic-brooks-popovich.htmlWith Luka Doncic missing his third straight game due to a right heel contusion, Irving delivered 24 points and five assists in a road win against the Clippers.
Kyrie Irving Trade Notes: Clippers’ Offer, Cap Hits, More
2023/02/kyrie-irving-trade-notes-clippers-offer-cap-hits-more.htmlWhatever the offer was, it wasn't enough to entice Brooklyn to make a deal, so the Clippers will now have to adjust to the fact that Irving will be playing alongside Luka Doncic for one of their conference rivals.
Jason Kidd: Irving’s Talents Needed For Championship Run
2023/02/jason-kidd-irvings-talents-needed-for-championship-run.htmlHe won't play with new backcourt partner Luka Doncic immediately, however.
Mavericks Notes: Finney-Smith, Harrison, Green, Hardy
2023/02/mavericks-notes-finney-smith-harrison-green-hardy.htmlLuka Doncic will miss his second straight game Monday with a right heel contusion, but Wood is listed as questionable to return from a fractured left thumb, according to a tweet from the team.
Kyrie Irving Trade Notes: Durant, Doncic, LeBron, Grades
2023/02/kyrie-irving-trade-notes-durant-doncic-lebron-grades.htmlHollinger also expects rival teams to start monitoring Luka Doncic's happiness in Dallas, especially if the Irving deal backfires.
Mavs Don’t Plan To Offer Irving In-Season Extension
2023/02/mavs-dont-plan-to-offer-irving-an-extension.htmlLeague sources told Stein that Dallas has not promised Irving a new contract, since the team wants to see how Irving will mesh with franchise player Luka Doncic before making a long-term commitment.
Mavericks Exploring More Deals To Upgrade Roster
2023/02/mavericks-exploring-more-deals-to-upgrade-roster.htmlAccording to a source familiar with the front office's thinking, the Mavericks are exploring more trade possibilities to upgrade the roster around superstar Luka Doncic.
Community Shootaround: Kyrie Irving Trade
2023/02/community-shootaround-kyrie-irving-trade.htmlDallas was desperate to find another ball-handler and star talent to pair with Luka Doncic, who has the highest usage rate among all NBA guards.
Nets Trade Kyrie Irving To Mavericks
2023/02/nets-to-trade-kyrie-irving-to-mavericks.htmlThe Mavs, meanwhile, will get the co-star they wanted for All-NBA guard Luka Doncic and their new-look backcourt should be the NBA's most dynamic, though the move carries substantial risk.
Southwest Notes: Doncic, Wood, Valanciunas, Branham, JJJ
2023/02/southwest-notes-doncic-wood-valanciunas-branham-jjj.htmlLuka Doncic is out tonight against the Warriors and Monday against the Jazz, but the Mavericks are optimistic that his right heel contusion won't sideline him much longer, writes Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News.
Trade Rumors: Irving, Lakers, Walker, Rozier, Mavs, More
2023/02/trade-rumors-irving-lakers-walker-rozier-mavs-more.htmlSome front office members have concerns about Irving's long-term fit with Luka Doncic, according to sources Tim Cato of The Athletic spoke to.
Mavs’ Doncic Out With Heel Injury, Wood Nearing Return
2023/02/mavs-doncic-out-with-heel-injury-wood-nearing-return.htmlJust days after returning from an ankle sprain that sidelined him for a game, Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Saturday's contest in Golden State after sustaining a right heel contusion, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Lakers, Mavs, Suns Among Possible Kyrie Irving Suitors
2023/02/lakers-mavs-suns-among-possible-kyrie-irving-suitors.htmlESPN's Tim MacMahon observes (via Twitter) that Mavs president of basketball operations Nico Harrison (a former Nike executive) and head coach Jason Kidd have long-standing relationships with Irving, and Dallas badly wants a co-star for Luka Doncic.
Community Shootaround: All-Star Reserves
2023/02/community-shootaround-all-star-reserves.htmlIn the West, where LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Zion Williamson, Luka Doncic, and Stephen Curry are starters, a handful of would-be All-Stars may not have played enough games to earn a spot on the team.