Mavericks’ Dorian Finney-Smith (strained adductor) out at least two more weeks

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith will miss at least two more weeks due to a strained right adductor, and Josh Green (right elbow sprain) will be re-evaluated on Friday, per coach Jason Kidd. Through 31 starts this season, Finney-Smith is averaging 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. Plus, he’s shooting […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Mavericks’ Christian Wood on contract extension: ‘I’m happy to be here’

On Christmas Day, Christian Wood of the Dallas Mavericks became eligible for a four-year, $77 million contract extension. In the Mavericks’ 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, the 27-year-old ended his outing with 30 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks in 38 minutes as a starter. Wood shot […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2022
Luka Doncic joins Dirk Nowitzki as only Mavericks to record multiple 50-point games

On Friday night, Luka Doncic joined future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki as the only Dallas Mavericks to record multiple 50-point games. It was also his fifth career game with at least 45 points, breaking a tie with Mark Aguirre (four) for the most 45-point games in franchise history. In Dallas’ 112-106 win over the […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2022
Mavericks’ Jaden Hardy (back) among five players out vs. Rockets

Dallas Mavericks rookie guard Jaden Hardy (back) is among five players out for Friday night’s road game against the Houston Rockets. This will be the guard’s third straight game missed. Other Dallas players out include Kemba Walker (left knee injury recovery), Dorian Finney-Smith (hip), Maxi Kleber (right hamstring), and Josh Green (right elbow). Kleber and […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Former Mavericks guard Tyrell Terry announces his retirement

Tyrell Terry was selected 31st overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020 NBA Draft, and the Stanford product has now announced his retirement in a tweet, citing mental health reasons. “This message is a very difficult one to share and an emotional one to write,” said the 22-year-old. “Today I decided to let go […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2022
Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Heat, and Kings interested in Nerlens Noel

The Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento King are interested in trading for Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel, according to sources. Noel is ready to move on from the Motor City. “Both sides have agreed that a deal is best for both parties, and Detroit has already had talks with rival teams […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Mavericks have a two-year window to win a championship with Luka Doncic?

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference Finals last season, and the championship contender at the moment is 13-11 and ranks seventh in the West with the three-time All-Star. So, how much longer will Doncic spend his NBA career with the team? According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Dallas has a two-year […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd: ‘Josh Green is going to get paid’

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has been impressed by Josh Green’s performances this season. He has improved every year. The third-year guard was selected 18th overall by the team in the 2020 NBA Draft. On Monday night, in Dallas’ 130-111 win over the Phoenix Suns, Green ended his outing with 16 points, four rebounds, five […]

James Foglio  •  06 Dec 2022
Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie praises Dwight Powell

Dwight Powell might not be a superstar player, but the nine-year veteran is still making an impact on his Dallas Mavericks teammates, especially Spencer Dinwiddie. “Having been a guy, speaking for myself right now,” said Dinwiddie, “that’s played every role from 15th man up until the second guy, All-Star level, Dwight being a guy who […]

James Foglio  •  05 Dec 2022