Are the Bulls serious about winning? Because it seems like they’re just play-in around The Bulls play the Raptors on Wednesday, and one could cut the dramatic tension with a spork. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023
Dallas Mavericks 'tanking' finish to NBA season set to be investigated The Dallas Mavericks rested a host of starting players - including eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving - in the loss to the Chicago Bulls which killed the team's chances of reaching the playoffs Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023
Mac Engel: Even with Kyrie and Luka, the Mavericks quit. There is only one reason. This is not the first time Mark Cuban’s professional basketball team has quit, but don’t expect him to publicly admit it this time. Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023
Dallas Mavericks head coach makes stunning admission after Play-In snub Dallas Mavericks made a franchise decision to improve their odds of landing a top 10 selection in the upcoming draft by executing a tank job against the Chicago Bulls Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2023
NBA: Brooklyn Nets confirm spot in playoffs, Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers stay in hunt Picture in the Eastern Conference became clearer on Friday after the Brooklyn Nets confirmed a spot for themselves in the NBA playoffs with a 101-84 victory over Orlando Magic to clinch the sixth seeding. The Times of India · 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
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
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023
The Mavericks’ epic collapse after the Kyrie Irving trade is the most laughable What a disaster! USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets confirm No. 1 seedings in playoffs Milwaukee Bucks' 105-92 win over Chicago Bulls on Wednesday earned them No. 1 overall seeding and a chance to play the entire NBA playoffs on home court. The Times of India · 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. Tribune News Service · 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 6, 2023
SI:AM | The NBA’s Chaotic Final Five Days The regular season is going to end with a bang. Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2023
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
Sports Illustrated · Apr 3, 2023 Report: Mavs Considering Shutting Down Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić Dallas is currently out of the play-in tournament with three games left in the season.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2023 The Mavericks might wave the white flag by sitting Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic to protect a draft pick A nightmare season in Dallas seems destined to end on a low note.
Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023 Kyrie Irving admits Dallas Mavericks decline is "emotionally draining" after another loss The Dallas Mavericksthought trading for Kyrie Irving and pairing him with Luka Doncic would elevate the team to championship contenders, but the franchise are set to miss the Play-Offs
Sports Illustrated · Apr 3, 2023 Mavs' JaVale McGee Has Perfect Analogy For Crucial Missed Free Throw vs. Hawks Dallas' center was brutally honest after his shortcomings at the line.
The Times of India · Apr 2, 2023 Miami Heat end losing run with victory over Dallas Mavericks Chasing a playoff berth, Miami Heat managed to put an end to their disappointing run of three straight defeats with a win over Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023 Bill Simmons: LeBron James will join Draymond Green on the Mavericks Sports writer Bill Simmons thinks he knows the next move up LeBron James' sleeve.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2023 It’s Now Clear That Certain NBA Players Can Get Away With More After what we’ve seen unfold with Luka Dončić and Draymond Green over the past few days, it’s clear the bar for technical fouls is not the same across the board.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 29, 2023 SI:AM | The Lakers’ Make-or-Break Road Trip These next five games could decide their playoff fate.
Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023 Mac Engel: One of the biggest Dallas Mavericks’ problems is their biggest big: Christian Wood After the Dallas Mavericks season is humanly put down, their Superstar Slovenian should go to a Croatian beach for a month, while Luka Doncic’s bosses need to be honest with themselves about his teammates.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2023 Why the Luka Dončić-Kyrie Irving Experiment Has Been a Bust in Dallas Back in October, I wrote about something I figured would quietly become one of the more important story lines in the league: How would the Mavericks—who opted to let highly talented guard Jalen Brunson walk—handle Luka Dončić’s usage rate, which had already been the NBA’s highest in each of the…