Jokic Tops Poll For Best Player; Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Nod For 2024/25 MVP
2024/08/jokic-tops-poll-for-best-player-gilgeous-alexander-gets-nod-for-2024-25-mvp.htmlA handful chose Mavericks guard Luka Doncic with Jokic only receiving two votes.
Chris Bosh Returns To Court In Goran Dragic’s Farewell Game
2024/08/chris-bosh-returns-to-the-court-in-goran-dragics-farewell-game.htmlThe star-studded contest featured Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Luis Scola, Dirk Nowitzki, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Steve Nash.
And-Ones: Sumner, Ingram, Under-Scrutinized Moves
2024/08/and-ones-sumner-ingram-under-scrutinized-moves.htmlCurrent and former stars like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Steve Nash, and Dirk Nowitzki will be participating.
And-Ones: Diamond RSNs, Dragic, Nowtizki, Oppenheimer
2024/08/and-ones-diamond-rsns-dragic-nowtizki-oppenheimer.htmlLuka Doncic and Nikola Jokic will team up as part of "Team Luka," while Dragic's roster features former MVP Steve Nash.
Southwest Notes: Ingram, Spurs, Mavericks
2024/08/southwest-notes-ingram-spurs-mavericks.htmlAfseth also discusses the ongoing evolution of the Kyrie Irving/Luka Doncic backcourt duo and Dereck Lively's continued development.
And-Ones: 2024/25 Awards, Gaston, Underrated Offseason Moves, Thomas
2024/08/and-ones-2024-25-award-winners-gaston-underrated-offseason-moves-thomas.htmlA panel of ESPN's sportswriters and analysts predict how the upcoming season's award season will pan out and Luka Doncic received 48% of first-place votes for Most Valuable Player (ESPN+ link).
Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Schedule
2024/08/community-shootaround-christmas-day-schedule-2.htmlThis rematch of the conference finals features two of the NBA's top stars in Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic and could be important in the race for the best record in the West.
Stars To Participate In Farewell Game For Goran Dragic
2024/08/stars-to-participate-in-farewell-game-for-goran-dragic.htmlAmong the current and former players scheduled to participate are Steve Nash, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Dirk Nowitzki, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Luis Scola, Dejan Bodiroga, Predrag Danilovic, Nikola Vucevic and Rasho Nesterovic.
Hoops Rumors Glossary: Designated Veteran Contract
2024/08/hoops-rumors-glossary-designated-veteran-contract-2.htmlThunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic are following in Tatum's footsteps.
NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Dallas Mavericks
2024/08/nba-2024-offseason-check-in-dallas-mavericks.htmlA potential bargain on a minimum-salary deal, Dinwiddie will provide additional depth behind the star-studded backcourt of Irving and Luka Doncic.
Ten Minimum-Salary Free Agent Signings With Bargain Potential
2024/08/ten-minimum-salary-free-agent-signings-with-bargain-potential.htmlDinwiddie won't be expected to replicate those numbers while playing off the bench behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, but he's still just 31 years old and there's optimism that his comfort level in Dallas - he reportedly still has a home in Texas and his partner is from the state - could help fuel a bounce-back season.
Christmas Day Games Include Sixers-Celtics, Lakers-Warriors
2024/08/christmas-day-games-include-sixers-celtics-lakers-warriors.htmlFresh off its first NBA Finals appearance with star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas added future Hall of Famer Thompson away from the Warriors as part of a sign-and-trade, while also acquiring young guard Quentin Grimes from the Pistons.
NBA Players With Trade Kickers In 2024/25
2024/08/nba-players-with-trade-kickers-in-2024-25.htmlLuka Doncic, Mavericks (15%)…
And-Ones: Brooks, Too-Early Preseason Takes, Sneed, Exum
2024/07/and-ones-brooks-too-early-preseason-takes-sneed-exum.htmlLuka Doncic and Nikola Jokic share the honor of having the same odds for Most Valuable Player next season, but Anthony Edwards is a dark horse, Jason Jones of The Athletic writes.
Olympic Notes: Top Medal Contenders, Jovic, Murray, Nembhard
2024/07/olympic-notes-top-medal-contenders-jovic-murray-nembhard.htmlAs Windhorst writes, just making the 12-team field is an accomplishment in itself, given that plenty of worthy clubs didn't make the cut, such as Luka Doncic and the Slovenians, who reached the semifinals at the last Olympics in Tokoyo.
Kyrie Irving Undergoes Surgery For Broken Hand
2024/07/kyrie-irving-undergoes-surgery-for-broken-hand.htmlIrving was coming off a stellar postseason in which he averaged 22.1 points, 5.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game as he and backcourt partner Luka Doncic lifted Dallas to the NBA Finals.
Mavs’ Harrison Discusses Jones’ Exit, Marshall, Grimes, Klay
2024/07/mavs-harrison-discusses-jones-exit-marshall-grimes-klay.htmlOn how he expects Thompson to fit alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving:…
International Notes: Olympic Qualifiers, Robinson, Australia, Canada, Hayes-Davis
2024/07/international-notes-olympic-qualifiers-robinson-australia-canada-hayes-davis.htmlThe Greek national team, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, will take on Luka Doncic and the Slovenians in the semifinals of one of four ongoing Olympic qualifying tournaments (link via ESPN).
Why Klay Thompson Left Warriors, Joined Mavericks
2024/07/why-klay-thompson-left-warriors-joined-mavericks.htmlDallas was Thompson's top choice, both for his potential fit alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving and for being in a media environment that is a little more laid back.
Mavericks To Acquire Klay Thompson In Three-Team Sign-And-Trade
2024/07/mavericks-to-add-klay-thompson-in-three-team-sign-and-trade.htmlThompson will give the Mavs another shooter on the wing alongside star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Southwest Rumors: Rockets, George, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Sharpe, Doncic
2024/06/southwest-rumors-rockets-george-pelicans-grizzlies-sharpe-doncic.htmlMavericks star Luka Doncic has joined the Slovenian national team and plans to participate in an Olympic Qualifying Tournament July 2-7 in Greece, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein (Twitter link).
Southwest Notes: Grant, Doncic, Pelicans Draft, Williams
2024/06/southwest-notes-grant-doncic-pelicans-draft-williams.htmlLuka Doncic's status for the Olympic qualifying tournament next month will hinge on a medical evaluation from his national team's medical staff, Sports Illustrated's Grant Afseth relays.
Mavs’ Harrison Talks Offseason, Doncic, Jones, Assistants, More
2024/06/mavs-harrison-talks-offseason-doncic-jones-assistants-more.htmlWhile Harrison didn't entirely rule out that possibility, noting that the front office is always open to ideas that would improve the roster, he suggested that they key to getting better is having Dallas' own players come back "10 to 15% better." That includes MVP runner-up Luka Doncic.
Mavericks Notes: Doncic, Jones, Roster, Cuban
2024/06/mavericks-notes-doncic-jones-roster-cuban.htmlIn the wake of the Mavericks' disastrous finish to the 2022/23 season, there was plenty of speculation a year ago about Luka Doncic's future in Dallas, with some media members suggesting the team would have to make real strides within the next year or two in order to secure the star guard's long-term commitment.