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Southwest Notes: Wembanyama, Jackson, Mavs, McCollum

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To illustrate just how unhealthy the Mavs have been, Cato points out that Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have played fewer total games together (45) since Irving joined the team midway through last season than Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have.

Mavs Notes: Nelson Lawsuit, Gafford, Washington, Exum, Luka

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to be aggressive and not just wait for (Kyrie Irving) or Luka (Doncic).

Southwest Notes: Pelicans, McCollum, Doncic, Mavericks

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Mavericks star Luka Doncic, like many other All-Stars, had no intention of being offensively assertive during the East's 211-186 victory over the Western Conference in the 2024 All-Star Game, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News writes.

Southwest Notes: Doncic, Cuban, Barlow, Pelicans

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Mavericks guard Luka Doncic leads the league with 34.2 points per game, yet there's little buzz regarding his Most Valuable Player award candidacy.

And-Ones: Olympic Qualifiers, Rubio, R. Miller, All-Star Weekend

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The results of those tournaments will determine whether we get the opportunity to see a handful of notable NBA stars - such as Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) and Luka Doncic (Slovenia) - playing in Paris.

And-Ones: MVP Race, 2024 Draft, Korkmaz, Okafor, More

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Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, and Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard rounded out the top five in Bontemps' latest poll, with Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell also appearing on double-digit ballots.

Wizards Notes: Kuzma, Gafford, Jones, Holmes, Arena Battle

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"Everybody’s just going to double (Luka Doncic), he’s going to catch the ball in the middle of the key, and he’s just got to make the right play, either pass it or dunk it.

Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell Named Players Of The Week

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Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA's Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter).

Mavs Notes: Gafford, Washington, Dumont, Williams, Draft Picks

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Luka Doncic, who scored 32 points on 9-of-14 shooting in just 31 minutes, embraced the newcomers, as Townsend writes.

Mavs Notes: Kuzma, Newcomers, Williams, Luka, Dinwiddie, Green

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Luka Doncic was "very enthusiastic" about the idea of the Mavs acquiring Washington, according to Wojnarowski, who suggests that was likely one factor motivating Dallas to get the deal across the finish line.

Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young Named Players Of The Week

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According to the NBA, the other nominees in the West were Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rudy Gobert, Nikola…

Nets Rumors: Bridges, Finney-Smith, O’Neale, Murray, Claxton

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Finney-Smith played for Dallas before being shipped to Brooklyn in last year’s Kyrie Irving deal and he remains a close friend of Luka Doncic, according to Scotto.

Southwest Notes: Williamson, Wembanyama, Adams, Irving, Doncic

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Luka Doncic is also questionable after aggravating his sore right ankle.

Mavericks Notes: Lively, Kleber, Irving, Doncic

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Kidd also said he's trying to manage the load on Luka Doncic, who's averaging a career-high 37.5 minutes per game so far this season, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link).

Cavs’ Mitchell, Suns’ Booker Named Players Of The Month

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According to the NBA, the other nominees in the West were Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaren Jackson Jr., Nikola Jokic,…

Southwest Notes: Doncic, Kyrie, Lively, Rose, Champagnie

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Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was a part of the 2010/11 Dallas team that won the NBA Finals, but he has already seen enough from Luka Doncic to place him ahead of that year's Finals MVP - Dirk Nowitzki - on the franchise's list of all-time best players.

Devin Booker, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Players Of The Week

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Interestingly, Joel Embiid (70 points, 18 rebounds, five assists) and Luka Doncic (73 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists) had 70-plus points in a game last week, but neither player won the weekly award.

Mavericks Notes: Luka, Kyrie, Kleber, Williams

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Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a frustrating night on Wednesday against Phoenix, earning a technical foul for repeatedly complaining to the referees and then requesting that a heckling fan be ejected, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

And-Ones: Watanabe, Japan, Risacher, McDonald’s All-Americans, All-Stars

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Pina voted for Tyrese Haliburton, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic, all of which mirrored the official selections.

2024 All-Star Starters Revealed; LeBron Sets Selection Record

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Joining James as Western Conference starters are Suns forward Kevin Durant, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Mavericks Notes: Irving, Williams, Prosper, Kuzma, Grant

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Irving feels an on-court connection to Luka Doncic.

Mavericks Reportedly Interested In Kyle Kuzma

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As Stein writes, salary considerations are important for teams like the Mavs (Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving) and Kings (Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox) -- another team with interest in Kuzma -- that already have two players making the max or near it.

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