OKC Thunder officially clinch 2023 Play-In tournament spot The Thunder are officially in the Play-In tournament. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023
Mavericks Take Shocking Approach With Luka Doncic With Playoff Spot Still Up for Grabs Dallas is taking a rather surprising stance with just two regular season games remaining. Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2023
Bulls play long game, sit three starters in Dallas With the No. 10 seed — and the final play-in spot — locked up, the Bulls sat DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Patrick Beverley against the Mavericks to give them a rest. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2023
Kyrie Irving future takes fresh twist as Dallas Mavericks post-season hopes dealt huge blow The Dallas Mavericks could be without both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in their must win Friday night game against the Chicago Bulls as they hope to rescue what has been a hugely disappointing season Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023
A similar end game for Heat’s Max Strus, again finishing a season as starter WASHINGTON — The move last season came with seven games to go in the regular season. This time around, it came with five left. But here Max Strus is again, poised to open the postseason as a Miami Heat starter. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Not-so-subtle tank? 5 Mavericks, including Kyrie Irving, declared out vs. Bulls. DALLAS — Well, that escalated quickly. Late Friday morning, less than 15 minutes after listing no players as questionable or doubtful for Friday night’s home game against Chicago, the Mavericks suddenly declared that five players will miss the game for rest or injury recovery. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
NBA fans might not see Zion Williamson again until next season and that stinks so much The playoffs are almost here, y'all! USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023
The Mavericks seemingly are opting out of the NBA Playoffs Kyrie Irving? Out. Tim Hardaway Jr.? Out. Christian Wood, Josh Green and Maxi Kleber... well, you get it. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023
Mavericks sitting out Kyrie Irving, four others vs. Bulls on Friday Dallas seems to have hit the tank button with two games remaining. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023
Bulls vs. Mavericks preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time Chicago may be without their Big 3 in Friday's must-win game for Dallas. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023
Mark Cuban Q&A: ‘I blew it’ on roster; keeping Kyrie Irving; Jason Kidd not the problem DALLAS — Mark Cuban says the reason he seldom speaks publicly about his team these days is because the Mavericks are in a “new world” under second-year general manager Nico Harrison and he generally prefers that Harrison be the franchise’s communicator. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
NBA denies Mavericks’ protest of loss to Warriors on March 22 DALLAS — The NBA on Thursday denied the Mavericks’ protest of a controversial call and confusion in their March 22 loss to the Golden State Warriors, denying Dallas the opportunity to replay the last 14 minutes of a playoff-race-crippling defeat. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023
Mark Cuban defends Luka Doncic, returns fire at Kendrick Perkins, Stephen A. Smith DALLAS — It’s been a difficult couple of months for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, from his team’s standings nosedive; to his Most Valuable Player and NBA scoring title chances evaporating; and to, by his own admission, off-court matters partly affecting his on-court joy. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023
Tim Hardaway Jr. dismisses his father’s harsh criticism of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Tim Hardaway Jr. on his dad's comments: "I disagree with it 1000 percent." USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023 NBA Makes Official Decision on Mavericks’ Protest of Controversial Loss to Warriors Dallas was not happy after a bizarre play that cost the team in a two-point loss.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023 2023 Play-In tournament: Scenarios where the OKC Thunder clinches the 10th seed Both the Thunder and Mavs own the same record with each having two games left on their schedules.
Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023 Mr. 4th Quarter: Kyrie Irving’s late-game magic vs. Kings reanimates Mavs’ play-in hopes DALLAS -- The Mavericks and owner Mark Cuban spent the hours before Wednesday night’s victory to the Sacramento Kings recounting past mistakes, facing blame for their playoff spiral, and shooting down one Hall of Fame’s dad’s superstar insults.
Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023 Mavs owner Mark Cuban blames Jalen Brunson’s father for sabotaging contract negotiations While trying to explain why his team became an utter disappointment, Mavs owner Mark Cuban took aim at Jalen Brunson’s father.
Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023 Mac Engel: You can’t fire the team, and the Mavericks aren’t firing the head coach (or the owner) If you want to blame anyone for the Dallas Mavericks’ near historic trash season, take aim at the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023 Tim Hardaway Jr. Clears Up Stance on Doncic, Irving After Father’s Criticism The Mavericks’ guard set the record straight about his teammates despite his dad’s recent comments.
Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023 Tim Hardaway Jr. quashes dad’s criticism of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving’s leadership DALLAS — Tim Hardaway Jr. expected to spend Wednesday preparing to face the Sacramento Kings and help the Mavericks salvage their waning play-in tournament hopes.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023 Mavericks' Mark Cuban Addresses Futures of Kyrie Irving, Jason Kidd in Dallas The Mavs’ owner gave an interesting answer when asked if Irving deserves a maximum contract.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2023 Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Blames Jalen Brunson’s Dad, Rick, for Free Agency Exit As Dallas’s season is in freefall, Brunson is thriving with the Knicks, who sit in fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023 Dallas superstar takes blame for Mavericks struggles but won't end season The Dallas Mavericks' regular NBA season has crumbled with the team sat 11th in the Western Conference and superstar player Luka Doncic has taken responsibility for the team's woes
Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023 Tom Thibodeau already the Knicks’ winningest coach since Jeff Van Gundy NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau has already eclipsed the last 12 Knicks coaches in victories, an accomplishment that probably reflects more on the volatility of the position than his greatness through a short stint.