The Dallas Mavericks have some degree of fear that Luka Doncic could request a trade as soon as the summer of 2024 if they don't make significant progress by then, team sources tell Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Doncic just finished Year 1 of a five-year, $215 million supermax extension. Doncic has a player option for the 2026 offseason. The Mavericks missed the play-in entirely after … [Read more...] about Mavericks Fear Potential Luka Doncic Trade Request As Early As 2024 Offseason
Mavericks May Need To Offer At Least Four-Year Max To Re-Sign Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving was unable to come to terms with the Brooklyn Nets on an extension, which ultimately led to his trade to the Dallas Mavericks. Irving now finds himself in a situation where he appears to have considerably more leverage considering what the Mavericks gave up to trade for him and their lack of viable paths to replace him should he leaving in free agency. "I think … [Read more...] about Mavericks May Need To Offer At Least Four-Year Max To Re-Sign Kyrie Irving
Mark Cuban Sought Lower Media Profile This Season With Mavericks
Until Mark Cuban addressed the media this week to convey his version of the Dallas Mavericks' moves that have led to a disappointing season, he has had a lower profile. Cuban's availability with the media came one day after Luka Doncic spoke candidly about his assessment of the Mavericks' season. "He has been, and he says by design, letting Nico Harrison the new GM kind of take … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban Sought Lower Media Profile This Season With Mavericks
Mavericks Sit Four Key Players In Must-Win Game Vs Bulls As They ‘Prioritize Lottery Position’
The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber and Christian Wood in Friday's game versus the Chicago Bulls, which is a must-win to remain in play-in contention. Luka Doncic, however, will play in the game as he went on record indicating he was not interested in sitting while they remained in play-in contention. Chicago will sit DeMar DeRozan, … [Read more...] about Mavericks Sit Four Key Players In Must-Win Game Vs Bulls As They ‘Prioritize Lottery Position’
Mavericks Lose Protest Of Game Against Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks have lost their protest over their 127-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors on March 22nd. The protest contended that referee did not properly administer an out-of-bounds call and subsequent throw-in that created an uncontested field goal by the Warriors. The incident occurred with nearly 14 minutes remaining in the game and the Mavericks took the lead … [Read more...] about Mavericks Lose Protest Of Game Against Warriors