Dallas Mavericks

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 19, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Legend of Luka Doncic grows with MLK Day triple-double

The Whiteboard: If Luka Doncic is an All-Star, he’ll join an exclusive club

Dennis Smith Jr. trade wouldn’t be due to lack of improvement

Around the NBA in 15 trades 2019: Day 4, Knicks and Mavericks

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 13: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 99-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Dallas Mavericks wanting to trade Dennis Smith Jr. is surprising

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 4: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics on January 4, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

A reading from the Book of Dirk

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 30, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Catch some of this Big Dwight Powell Energy

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Behind Luka Dončić and a deep bench, the Mavs have staying power

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Dennis Smith Jr. is pure motor

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 8: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks is interviewed after a game against the Houston Rockets on December 8, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Luka Doncic is a basketball wunderkind

SHENZHEN, CHINA - OCTOBER 08: #5 Jose Juan Barea of the Dallas Mavericks in action during the 2018 NBA China Games match between the Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers at Universidade Center on October 8, 2018 in Shenzhen, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

Ballin’ Out: J.J. Barea is an important key to the Dallas Mavericks’ success

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on November 02, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dennis Smith Jr. had a really rough night against the Clippers

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 31, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Luka Doncic should’ve been the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 19, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Concerns about Luka Doncic’s athleticism were overblown

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 17: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns, and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during a game on October 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

In his NBA debut, Luka Doncic showed why he belongs

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 05: Mark Cuban attends Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary launches symposium celebrating global entrepreneurship at Casa Loma on April 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by GP Images/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks hire former pro gambler Bob Voulgaris

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Dennis Smith Jr. #1, and Luka Doncic #77, and Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks is seen against the the Beijing Ducks during a pre-season game on September 29, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Corbin Explains: Luka Doncic and self-delusion

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the Dallas Mavericks Media Day held at American Airlines Center on September 21, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

David Blatt thinks Luka Doncic was biggest miss of 2018 NBA Draft

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 23: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to the media after the game against the Houston Rockets in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Trade Rumors: 5 possible deals for Jimmy Butler

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: (EDITOR'S NOTE:THIS IMAGE WAS CONVERTED TO BLACK & WHITE) Luka Doncic of the Dallas Maverics poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 12, 2018 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic wise to work out with Kobe Bryant

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Luka Doncic is getting no respect from his NBA rookie peers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 8: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 8, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Smith Jr. has absolutely no respect for gravity

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on from the bench in the second half of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on April 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Are these Mavericks better than the ones DeAndre Jordan spurned 3 years ago?

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks meets with Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder after Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2016 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dirk Nowitzki is too smart to understand Kevin Durant’s social media obsession

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shares a hug with team owner Mark Cuban as the Mavericks received their 2010-2011 NBA Championship rings prior to a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 25, 2012 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Dirk Nowitzki staying in Dallas is more than simple loyalty

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 1: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks watches from the bench during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on April 1, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki remains loyal with another team friendly deal

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) Yogi Ferrell #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks down the court in the second quarter against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Yogi Ferrell is the latest free agent to spurn the Mavericks

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) Yogi Ferrell #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks down the court in the second quarter against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Yogi Ferrell backs out of deal with Mavericks