Groups Announced For 2024 Paris Olympics
2024/03/groups-announced-for-2024-paris-olympics.htmlThe two qualifying tournaments in that group will be interesting to monitor as well, with a handful of star players…
Southwest Notes: Irving, Bane, Collins, Rockets
2024/03/southwest-notes-irving-bane-collins-rockets.html"Unbelievable, man," Luka Doncic said.
Jalen Green, Jalen Brunson Named Players Of The Week
2024/03/jalen-green-jalen-brunson-named-players-of-the-week.htmlAccording to the NBA (Twitter link), the other nominees in the West were Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Shai…
Western Notes: J. Green, Doncic, Warriors, Suns, Jazz
2024/03/western-notes-j-green-doncic-warriors-suns-jazz.htmlThe Mavericks did share some more positive injury news on Sunday, announcing that Luka Doncic will be available vs.
Community Shootaround: Potential Western Play-In Matchups
2024/03/community-shootaround-potential-western-play-in-matchups.htmlIf we assume the Pelicans and Kings hang onto their top-six spots, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Stephen Curry would have to secure their playoff berths via the play-in tournament, and two title hopefuls would end up headed home before the first round tips off.
Mavs Notes: Doncic, THJ, Gafford, Green
2024/03/mavs-notes-doncic-thj-gafford-green.htmlMVP candidate Luka Doncic didn't travel to Oklahoma City with the Mavericks for Thursday's game against the Thunder, but head coach Jason Kidd shared a positive update on the superstar's left hamstring injury, writes Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News (subscription required).
Injury Notes: Mitchell, White, Luka, Green, Curry
2024/03/injury-notes-mitchell-white-luka-green-curry.htmlMavericks star Luka Doncic exited Wednesday's victory over Golden State late in the fourth quarter and was later ruled out with left hamstring soreness, the team announced (via Twitter).
Southwest Notes: Whitmore, Zion, Williams, Luka, Sochan
2024/03/southwest-notes-whitmore-williamson-williams-doncic-sochan.htmlBefore Grant Williams was dealt to the Hornets, he trash-talked Mavericks star Luka Doncic during practice.
DeMar DeRozan, Luka Doncic Named Players Of The Week
2024/03/demar-derozan-luka-doncic-named-players-of-the-week.htmlBulls wing DeMar DeRozan and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter).
Southwest Notes: Sengun, Udoka, Rockets, Doncic, Pelicans
2024/03/southwest-notes-sengun-udoka-rockets-doncic-pelicans.htmlIn leading the Mavericks to a win over Miami on Thursday, Luka Doncic helped the team snap a three-game losing streak and became the first player in NBA history to record 35-point triple-doubles in four straight contests.
And-Ones: Maluach, 2024 Draft, Abu Dhabi, 40K-Point Club
2024/03/and-ones-maluach-2024-draft-abu-dhabi-40k-point-club.htmlWill any active NBA player join LeBron James in the 40,000-point club? Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press explores that question, suggesting that the only current players with career scoring averages higher than LeBron's - Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and Luka Doncic - are long shots, given the durability and longevity required.
Southwest Notes: Sengun, Zion, Mavs, Lawson, Grizzlies
2024/03/southwest-notes-sengun-zion-mavs-lawson-grizzlies.htmlOn Tuesday, for a third straight time, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and scored 37+ points in a game the Mavericks lost.
Central Notes: DeRozan, Caruso, Pistons, K. Brown
2024/03/central-notes-derozan-caruso-pistons-rotation-brown.htmlThe Bulls' DeMar DeRozan is averaging 37.8 MPG, followed by 20-somethings Luka Doncic, Tyrese Maxey and Miles Bridges.
Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Month
2024/03/luka-doncic-jayson-tatum-named-players-of-the-month.htmlMavericks guard Luka Doncic and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for games played in February, the league announced (Twitter link).
LeBron James, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of The Week
2024/03/lebron-james-jaylen-brown-named-players-of-the-week.htmlAccording to the NBA, the other nominees in the West were Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Brandon Ingram, Nikola Jokic and…
Southwest Notes: Morant, Claxton, Zeller, Luka, Washington
2024/03/southwest-notes-morant-claxton-zeller-luka-washington.htmlCautioning Mavericks fans not to take Luka Doncic's ongoing greatness for granted, Tim Cato of The Athletic explores the star guard's case for this season's MVP award.
Community Shootaround: Rookie Of The Year Race
2024/03/community-shootaround-rookie-of-the-year-race-2.htmlIn the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link), ESPN's Tim MacMahon suggested that Holmgren might be having the best rookie season of any non-Wembanyama player of the past decade besides Luka Doncic in 2018/19.
Community Shootaround: Western Conference Playoff Race
2024/02/community-shootaround-western-conference-playoff-race-2.htmlWhile he hasn't won a title like teammate Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic has already appeared in 28 total postseason games and won a pair of playoff series in 2022.
Southwest Notes: Wembanyama, Jackson, Mavs, McCollum
2024/02/southwest-notes-wembanyama-jackson-mavericks-mccollum.htmlTo 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
2024/02/mavs-notes-nelson-lawsuit-gafford-washington-exum-luka.htmlto be aggressive and not just wait for (Kyrie Irving) or Luka (Doncic).
Southwest Notes: Pelicans, McCollum, Doncic, Mavericks
2024/02/southwest-notes-pelicans-mccollum-doncic-mavericks.htmlMavericks 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
2024/02/southwest-notes-doncic-cuban-barlow-pelicans.htmlMavericks 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
2024/02/and-ones-olympic-qualifiers-rubio-r-miller-all-star-weekend.htmlThe 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
2024/02/and-ones-mvp-race-2024-draft-korkmaz-okafor-more.htmlBucks 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
2024/02/wizards-notes-kuzma-gafford-jones-holmes-arena-battle.html"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.