The NBA plans to send the Dallas Mavericks to play in Abu Dhabi next season, sources tell Marc Stein of Substack. The NBA staged its first exhibition games in the region last October. The Mavericks are expected to play a game against Real Madrid next year. Adam Silver said in October that it's "important to us [as a league] that we create a permanent presence in the region." … [Read more...] about Mavericks To Play In Abu Dhabi Next Preseason
Viewership For Christmas Day Games Increase 5% From Last Year
Viewership for the NBA's Christmas Day slate was up 5% from last season, with the five games averaging a 1.8 rating with 4.31 million viewers. The Bucks-Celtics matchup recorded the highest viewership in the day with 6.08 million viewers and a 2.25 rating. Viewership was up 17% from last year's equivalent game, with the Celtics win also representing the first time since 1995 … [Read more...] about Viewership For Christmas Day Games Increase 5% From Last Year
Zach LaVine Has ‘Fans’ Within Mavericks
Zach LaVine re-signed with the Chicago Bulls this past offseason on a five-year, $215 million, but his future with the franchise is uncertain given their struggles this season. The Dallas Mavericks are a team who could potentially have interest in LaVine given their motivation to pair a second star with Luka Doncic. "I just know that there are fans of him that hold prominent … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine Has ‘Fans’ Within Mavericks
Luka Doncic Records First 60/20/10 Triple Double In League History
Luka Doncic finished with 60 points, 21 assists, and 10 rebounds in the Dallas Mavericks' 126-121 overtime win over the New York Knicks. The total represents the first 60-point game in Mavs franchise history, along with the first 60-20-10 game in league history. The Mavs were at one point down by nine points with 33 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Doncic would tie the game … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Records First 60/20/10 Triple Double In League History
Mavericks Sign AJ Lawson To Two-Way, Waive Tyler Dorsey
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to sign AJ Lawson to a Two-Way contract. Dallas will waive Tyler Dorsey to create the roster spot for Lawson. … [Read more...] about Mavericks Sign AJ Lawson To Two-Way, Waive Tyler Dorsey