How can we measure Luka Doncic’s greatness against expectations when he just keeps smashing them each season? Much of an NBA player’s reputation rests on what is expected of them, and whether or not they meet those expectations. If fans assume a player will offer very little and they then display consistent competence, it may
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Every player in the NBA has had a down year. If they haven’t, it is likely only a matter of time. It could be that they were trying to find their fit on a new team, battling injuries, or simply trying to do too much under immense pressure. Regardless of the reason, a season-long slump
DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dallas Mavericks. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) The Dallas Mavericks have plenty of options at guard besides Kyle Lowry to add in free agency. With longtime Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry expected to be joining the Miami Heat this summer by way of a sign-and-trade, the Dallas Mavericks
NBA Summer League has been a treat to watch so far, but Kings forward Chimezie Metu reaped what he sowed after coming for the Mavs’ Eugene Omoruyi in a scuffle after the whistle. We’ve been getting basketball non-stop this year and it’s been great to experience, especially when we had to experience the bubble, wubble and whatever else you
In the 2021 MGM Resorts NBA Summer League, in the matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks, Kings forward Chimezie Metu punched Mavericks forward Eugene Omoruyi after a hard foul. The fight occurred with 3:03 remaining in the fourth quarter of the game. It appears that Metu used more of his elbow than his
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User
Yesterday, news surfaced on social media concerning Kawhi Leonard opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Now, he could re-sign with the Clippers if general manager Michael Winger offers a larger contract, but Leonard is looking at offers from other teams. According to oddsmakers at BetOnline,
Tim Hardaway Jr. celebrates in the second half of Game Five of the Western Conference first round. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) 3 prospects Mets can call up to secure the NL East by Alicia de Artola UFC 265: Jose Aldo is the fighter to watch by Curtis Calhoun Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to
Luka Doncic gestures during the men’s preliminary round group C basketball match between Spain and Slovenia of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images) 4 young NBA players who could receive max rookie extensions by John Buhler While Luka Doncic cruises through the Olympics, he’s reaching an extension deal with
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed with the Washington Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in a three-player trade, sending Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in Thursday’s 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. According to ESPN, the Wizards are also giving up their 2024 and 2028 second-round picks as well.
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed with the Washington Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in a three-player trade, sending Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in Thursday’s 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. According to ESPN, the Wizards are also giving up their 2024 and 2028 second-round picks as well.
The Boston Celtics are moving Tristan Thompson in a three-team trade to clear room for Josh Richardson. The 2021 NBA Draft may be in the rearview mirror, but that doesn’t mean trade season has stopped. Following Thursday’s draft night, which saw Russell Westbrook traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke news of
The Orlando Magic are reportedly closing in on former Dallas Mavericks assistant Jamahl Mosley, who has emerged as the strong frontrunner for the head coaching job. The Orlando Magic were in need of a new head coach after the organization parted ways with Steve Clifford at the conclusion of the regular-season. Just hours before the
Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update: Will Giannis play in Game 5? by William Ricks According to a report, both the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are ready to make a strong push to try and land Kawhi Leonard if he opts out of his contract. It’s going to be an incredibly
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) and assistant coach Jason Kidd talk during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Los Angeles won 125-110. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Mets fans send condolences to Marcus Stroman after death of his grandmother by John Buhler
When Rick Carlisle stepped down as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, the speculation began about where he was headed next. After 13 years in Dallas that included a championship in 2011, Carlisle would undoubtedly have plenty of suitors in terms of his next stop. The two organizations that were the favorites to land him
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Mavericks have apparently settled on Jason Kidd as their next head coach. Setting aside the issue of an organization trying to repair a culture of unaccountability and sexual
Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Bucks vs Hawks prediction, odds, spread, line, over/under and betting info for Game 2 by Josh Hill 3 cheap under-the-radar trades the Braves can make to win the deadline by John Buhler Rick Carlisle will make his triumphant return to the Indiana Pacers
NBA executives reportedly were terrified by the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo signing with the Dallas Mavericks to join Luka Doncic. Forget LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Put aside the new Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. What NBA executives really feared was the idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic pairing
Kristaps Porzingis was nowhere to be found as the LA Clippers eliminated the Dallas Mavericks from the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Now, NBA Twitter thinks there’s a new Pandemic P. Either Luka Doncic or Kawhi Leonard was destined to have a disappointing first-round playoff exit this year. In the end, both Doncic and Leonard made their
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Luka Doncic torched the LA Clippers again in Game 5, and NBA Twitter was left in awe. Luka Doncic has only played in 11 career playoff games, but he’s already made a reputation for himself as an absolute assassin — especially against these LA Clippers, the only team he’s faced through his two postseasons thus
NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley thinks the Mavericks are dead in the water against the Clippers, predicting an LA rout to finish the series. The Clippers looked in trouble when the Mavericks took a 2-0 series lead to open the NBA playoffs in Los Angeles. Now it’s the Mavericks who look vulnerable with Kawhi
Entering the season, there were high hopes for the Indiana Pacers following an impressive bubble showing and eruption from T.J. Warren. However, the team finished at a disappointing 34-38 mark, finishing at ninth in the Eastern Conference and getting eliminated in the play-in tournament. A myriad of factors played into Indiana’s rough season, but no
NBA refs made up a whole new kind of technical foul during Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and LA Clippers after Willie Cauley-Stein shoved Terance Mann’s face. With the Dallas Mavericks up 2-0 in their first-round series against the LA Clippers, Game 3 was always going to be a chippy affair. But late in
Welcome back to Basketball Insiders’ Now What? Series. Previously, we went over the slowly rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers. Today we’re focusing on the young, energetic, and, for some reason, stagnant Pelicans. Two years ago, it seemed New Orleans had the ideal start on their rebuild. They had their face of the future, his second-in-command, their supporting
This week on The Long Two: Early returns on Devin Booker, Trae Young, and Ja Morant in the playoffs. Plus, how Luka Dončić is picking the Clippers apart. NBA players establish reputations over hundreds, if not thousands, of regular-season repetitions, but the playoffs are where those reputations are stress-tested. We may have a good idea
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Are the NBA Playoffs on Hulu? by Scott Rogust The National League MVP candidate no one is talking about by Brad Berreman Luka Doncic tried to get under Patrick Beverley’s skin. Even though it probably
Paul George, LA Clippers, Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Bruno Silva demolishes Victor Rodriguez with first-round knockout at UFC Vegas 27 (Video) by Curtis Calhoun When “Pandemic P” is already trending on Twitter after one half of LA Clippers playoff basketball, you know Paul George is having himself a bad time. Twitter
The Dallas Mavericks notch an upset victory over the Los Angeles Clippers with Game 1 victory on Saturday. The Los Angeles Clippers have been the subject of ridicule this past week after being accused of tanking the end of the season to avoid playing the rival Lakers in the NBA Playoffs. If that were actually
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) Trevor Bauer had strong words for the Dodgers’ struggles this season by Scott Rogust Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers when he took a swipe at Collin Sexton’s groin area. Referees tossed Luka Doncic for a flagrant found on
The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, using a 28-0 run to really make things worse for Steve Kerr‘s men. On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks really took it to the Golden State Warriors, earning a surprisingly big 133-103 victory. A 30-point win for the Mavs over the Warriors? You better believe
NBA stars Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic opened up on a wide range of different topics with FanSided’s Mark Carman during a recent interview. Get Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter Tobias Harris and Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic in front of the camera together and you better believe they’ll both be nothing short of entertaining. The
The Sacramento Kings have never really had high expectations entering a season. The last time the Kings were in the playoffs, Rick Adelman guided them to 44 wins during the 2005-06 season. That team was led by Mike Bibby, Brad Miller, Peja Stojakovic and Metta World Peace. The face of the franchise now is De’Aaron
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) NBA is expecting all arenas to be at full capacity for the 2021-22 season by Braulio Perez The Los Angeles Lakers’ road game vs. the New York Knicks will not be seen on national TV. The stars will not be out in full force when the
J.J. Redick had a few things to say about how the New Orleans Pelicans handled his trade. J.J. Redick has been in the NBA for a long time, and with the New Orleans Pelicans more focused on a future built around Zion Williamson, it’s no surprise to hear the two sides discussed potential trade possibilities
Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images Houston Police Department officially investigating Deshaun Watson by John Buhler Knicks fans never forget, especially when it comes to Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis tried to get on Knicks’ fans good side by admitting how much he missed Madison Square Garden, but his most recent return to Manhattan was still greeted with
The Dallas Mavericks have added another shooter around Luka Doncic, with J.J. Redick coming via a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Dallas Mavericks are clinging to the eighth spot in the West, and they’ve added a piece at the trade deadline. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Dallas has agreed to a
Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images NBA trade rumors: Warriors are actively shopping Kelly Oubre Jr. by Steven Kubitza The Cleveland Cavaliers have received interest from the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors in regards to center Andre Drummond. The NBA trade deadline is only a couple of days away, and all eyes will be on the Cleveland
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Lucas Giolito explains White Sox cocky mentality entering season by John Buhler Luka Doncic hit yet another incredible game-winner to seal the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the LA Clippers, but Twitter chose to go after Pandemic P. Luka Doncic is cold-blooded. The former Rookie of the Year scored 42 points as
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports 3 surprise cuts the Colts could make this offseason by Brad Berreman The Dallas Mavericks continue to struggle this NBA season and it looks like the organization may be shopping around Kristaps Porzingis. NBA fans had to be excited to see the growth of the Dallas Mavericks this season after the
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly shopping around Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors could possibly be interested. This NBA season has not gone as planned for neither the Dallas Mavericks nor the Golden State Warriors. After finishing last year as one of the most exciting young teams in the league, the Mavericks currently hold the
Kevin Porter Jr. has likely played his final game with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA rumor mill is about to add one very intriguing name into the fold, as all signs point to Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. having talked his way out of The Land. Porter, who has been hit with weapons charges
The March 25 NBA trade deadline can’t come soon enough for these title hopefuls that need to bolster their rosters. As the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season winds down, front offices across the league need to conduct objective evaluations of their respective teams. Are they good enough to win this year’s championship as
Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fractures right hand by Scott Rogust Luka Doncic was slightly better than Zion Williamson in their divisional rivalry clash on Friday. Still very early in their NBA careers, the Southwest Division has at least a pair of budding
The young star of the Atlanta Haws was furious that he didn’t get a foul call on final possession of game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Atlanta Hawks were hoping to exit Wednesday night with a two-game winning streak with a win over the Dallas Mavericks. In a tightly-contested affair, the Mavericks pulled off the
Trae Young, notorious for flopping to get calls, is at it again. Luka Doncic vs Trae Young is the marquee matchup of the NBA’s Wednesday night early slate of games, and despite some stellar play from both stars, the Oklahoma product has been called out for his acting skills. Young is a magician with the
Jan 25, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after being ejected during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports NBA Twitter in awe as LeBron James drops 46 on his former team by Steven Kubitza Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray