World Cup Notes: Murray, Brissett, Schröder, Haliburton, Luka
2023/08/world-cup-notes-murray-brissett-schroder-haliburton-luka.htmlMavericks star Luka Doncic, who will play for Slovenia in the World Cup, already looks to be in midseason form.
NBA Players With Trade Kickers In 2023/24
2023/08/nba-players-with-trade-kickers-in-2023-24.htmlLuka Doncic, Mavericks (15%)…
Southwest Notes: Brooks, Doncic, Bane, Mamukelashvili
2023/08/southwest-notes-brooks-doncic-bane-mamukelashvili.htmlMavericks guard Luka Doncic banged knees with an opponent in an exhibition game with Team Slovenia, but the Mavs have "no concerns" about the injury, a source tells Tim MacMahon of ESPN (Twitter link).
Southwest Notes: Eason, Doncic, Hardaway, K. Johnson
2023/07/southwest-notes-eason-doncic-hardaway-k-johnson.htmlThe Mavericks likely have two more seasons to show Luka Doncic that they can build a contender around him before they have to worry about him leaving, Tim Cato of The Athletic writes in a mailbag column.
International Notes: Doncic, Embiid, Gobert, Lessort
2023/07/international-notes-doncic-embiid-gobert-lessort.htmlMavericks star Luka Doncic was introduced Saturday as the new captain of the Slovenian national team for the FIBA World Cup competition, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
Jazz Notes: Roster, Trade Market, Hendricks, Juzang
2023/07/jazz-notes-roster-trade-market-hendricks-juzang.htmlAccording to Larsen, "the dream" for Utah is that Dallas star Luka Doncic eventually becomes available.
Texas Notes: Irving, Cuban, Gueye, Spurs
2023/07/texas-notes-irving-cuban-gueye-spurs.htmlMavericks team owner Mark Cuban is confident that newly re-signed point guard Kyrie Irving understands his hierarchical relationship with regard to All-NBA teammate Luka Doncic.
Southwest Notes: G. Williams, Pelicans, Green, Morant
2023/07/southwest-notes-g-williams-pelicans-green-morant.htmlRedick's "The Old Man and the Three" podcast, Grant Williams talked about the thrill of teaming up with Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (hat tip to Eurohoops).
Mavs Notes: G. Williams, Kyrie, Holmes, Thybulle
2023/07/mavs-notes-g-williams-kyrie-holmes-thybulle.htmlHowever, Cato believes that Williams has more to offer on offense than the players he's replacing, writing that the Mavs' newest forward isn't as "static" and could get an opportunity to be a secondary creator when Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving are double-teamed.
Blazers Match Mavericks’ Offer For Matisse Thybulle
2023/07/trail-blazers-to-match-mavericks-offer-for-matisse-thybulle.htmlThe move is a setback for Dallas, which is hoping to remake its supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Mavs Acquire Grant Williams In Three-Team Sign-And-Trade
2023/07/mavs-landing-grant-williams-in-three-team-sign-and-trade.htmlHis versatile defense was particularly essential in the postseason, and he could be a nice complementary fit next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who aren't known for their play on that end.
Community Shootaround: Free Agency Winners & Losers
2023/07/community-shootaround-free-agency-winners-losers.htmlIrving remained with the Mavericks, who weren't dissuaded by the lack of success that he and Luka Doncic had together after they were united in a February trade.
Seth Curry Signs Two-Year Deal With Mavericks
2023/07/seth-curry-joining-mavericks-on-two-year-agreement.htmlThe 32-year-old, a career 43.5% three-point shooter, will help stretch the floor around Dallas' All-Star backcourt of Irving and Luka Doncic.
Mavericks Re-Sign Kyrie Irving To Three-Year Contract
2023/07/mavericks-to-re-sign-kyrie-irving-to-three-year-contract.htmlIt will be interesting to see how the Mavs build out the rest of their roster around Luka Doncic and Irving, two incredible offensive talents who don't always put forth much effort defensively.
Trade Rumors: LaVine, Garland, Rockets, Clippers, Blazers, Bucks
2023/06/trade-rumors-lavine-garland-rockets-clippers-blazers-bucks.htmlNew York seems to be taking a more patient approach to building its roster, according to Fischer, who adds that Dallas was viewed as a more serious threat for LaVine before acquiring Kyrie Irving as a co-star for Luka Doncic.
Kings Trade Richaun Holmes, Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Mavs
2023/07/mavericks-acquiring-richaun-holmes-no-24-from-kings.htmlIt appears likely that Holmes will have a larger role in Dallas as the team tries to rebuild its supporting cast around Luka Doncic and the expected return of Kyrie Irving.
And-Ones: Terry, Doncic, Tatum, Wembanyama, Selden
2023/06/and-ones-terry-doncic-tatum-wembanyama-selden.htmlYoung All-NBA stars Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum have both experienced significant team success during their early years in the league, but have yet to win the ultimate prize.
Scotto’s Latest: VanVleet, Anunoby, Middleton, DiVincenzo, G. Williams
2023/06/scottos-latest-vanvleet-anunoby-middleton-divincenzo-g-williams.htmlThe Mavericks have expressed interest in Celtics free agent forward Grant Williams, who has the same agent as Luka Doncic, sources tell Scotto.
Mavericks Rumors: No. 10 Pick, Collins, Bertans, Wood
2023/06/mavericks-rumors-no-10-pick-collins-bertans-wood.htmlThe goal would be to acquire more veteran help to supplement franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic and free-agent-to-be Kyrie Irving, whom Dallas will look to re-sign.
Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, Jazz, Nurkic, Trail Blazers
2023/06/northwest-notes-timberwolves-jazz-nurkic-trail-blazers.htmlWalden floats Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine, Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic, and Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr.
Western Notes: CP3, LeBron, Mavs, Jeter, Blazers
2023/06/western-notes-cp3-lebron-mavs-jeter-blazers.htmlCato also notes that James' defensive effort comes and goes at this stage of his career and he isn't a reliable spot-up shooter to complement Luka Doncic.
“Unrealistic” For LeBron James To Get Traded To Mavs
2023/06/unrealistic-for-lebron-james-to-get-traded-to-mavs.htmlIt's "unrealistic" that the Lakers would consider trading LeBron James to the Mavericks so that he could join forces with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, a source told Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
Kyrie Irving Wants Mavericks To Pursue Trade For LeBron James
2023/06/kyrie-irving-wants-mavericks-to-pursue-trade-for-lebron-james.htmlThat report meshes with a story by Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, who hears from league sources that Irving wants the Mavericks to pursue an offseason trade for James to form a new Big Three alongside Luka Doncic.
Wizards To Hire Travis Schlenk In Front Office Role
2023/06/wizards-to-hire-travis-schlenk-in-front-office-role.htmlDuring his tenure atop the team’s front office, Schlenk swung two major draft trades to land Trae Young (for Luka Doncic and a future pick) and De'Andre Hunter; drafted John Collins, Kevin Huerter, Cam Reddish, and Onyeka Okongwu; and acquired Dejounte Murray from San Antonio in a blockbuster deal this past summer.
“Handshake Deal” For Kyrie Irving In Dallas?
2023/05/handshake-deal-for-kyrie-irving-in-dallas.htmlDallas missed the playoffs after acquiring Irving from Brooklyn in a February trade and he often appeared to be an awkward fit alongside Luka Doncic, but sources tell Pincus that the Mavs didn't trade for Irving as a short-term experiment.