The Latest Breaking News from Luka Doncic

In race for home-court advantage, Mavs’ win over Utah was crucial — and Luka Doncic played like it

DALLAS — Coach Jason Kidd and many of the Mavericks hesitated to acknowledge the importance of Sunday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz in the push for home-court advantage come the first round of the playoffs.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

Taurean Prince fined for obscene gesture

JD Shaw: Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture on the court, the NBA says. Source: Twitter @JShawNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Keith Pompey @ PompeyOnSixers #Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 27, 2022

Mavs give Jason Kidd 49th birthday gift of season sweep over Rockets, improved standing in the West

DALLAS — On Wednesday, his 49th birthday, coach Jason Kidd got sweet cards from his kids, drove them to school, and at the Mavericks’ morning shoot-around he was serenaded by his players and assistant coaches.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Julius Randle fined $40.000

JD Shaw: Knicks star Julius Randle has been fined $40,000 for directing hostile language toward a game official. Randle is the fifth player to be fined by the NBA today, with the total now at $140,000. Source: Twitter @JShawNBA What's the buzz on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2022

Mavericks hold off Timberwolves 110-108 as playoff intensity ramps up

DALLAS – Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is about as even-keeled an NBA coach as they come, and he wanted the Wolves to reflect that same demeanor headed into Monday's showdown with the Mavericks, who held a 1.5-game lead on the Wolves for the fifth seed in the Western Conference entering…

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2022

The advice Kobe Bryant once gave the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic

When the Dallas Mavericks drafted Luka Doncic, Lakers great Kobe Bryant gave him some advice that had him ready for superstardom.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

Luka Doncic’s strong shooting night not enough to mask Mavs’ fatigue in road loss to Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Luka Doncic appeared to have the offensive burst and verve Saturday night to match the fast-paced Charlotte Hornets in Spectrum Center.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

Matisse Thybulle on Luka Doncic: He moves at a snail’s pace

Gina Mizell: Matisse Thybulle on defending Luka Doncic: "You really don't slow him down, because he moves at a snail's pace. It's just being physical with him, because he's such a big guard. The small movements he does is all he really needs to ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2022

Kevin Durant’s latest take on the LeBron vs. Jordan debate

In an episode of the Boardroom, Kevin Durant offered a refreshing take on the never-ending debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Durant proposes that instead of looking at the two with the idea of which one is better, to look at them as ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2022

Spencer Dinwiddie channels inner Luka Doncic, sinks game-winner in Mavs’ gritty win vs. Celtics

BOSTON — Perhaps Luka Doncic had gotten bored of hitting game-winning 3-pointers against the Celtics.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2022