The Music Paradigm with Roger Nierenberg

As a part of CEO Cynt Marshall’s 100 Day Plan to transform the culture of the Mavs organization, Dallas Mavericks staff had the opportunity to be a part of leadership meetings over the past 2 days at American Airlines Center. The meetings included Diversity and Inclusion Training, led by Marshall herself, Business Planning for the […]

Ray Spalding is happy for the opportunity with the Mavs – and ready to take advantage of it

Just a day after being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, I connected with Ray Spalding’s camp and was set to chat with him over the phone on Friday morning. After missing his initial call, I noticed I had a voicemail upon arriving to the American Airlines Center. And it was the voicemail that immediately impressed […]

Mavericks announce roster and schedule for MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2018

DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks announced their roster and schedule for MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2018 today, which will tip-off Friday, July 6 in Las Vegas. For the first time since its inception, all 30 NBA teams will compete in MGM Resorts NBA Summer League. With each franchise represented, the event will expand to […]

Mavs start summer league practice on Monday, key summer dates revealed

DALLAS –Based on what they were able to accomplish during last Thursday’s NBA Draft, the excitement level among those associated with the Dallas Mavericks is through the roof. With the influx of rookies the Mavs were able to secure, fans are already thinking a return trip to the playoffs for the 2018-’19 season. Especially since […]

The first thing on the NBA menu for Luka Doncic — rest, rest and some more rest

DALLAS – For those Dallas Mavericks fans looking to see rookie Luka Doncic play in the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2018 in Las Vegas, that excitement needs to be tempered a bit. Because Doncic has been playing non-stop basketball overseas for nearly 10 months, the Mavs don’t plan on playing him in every one […]

Jalen Brunson’s pick-and-roll savvy could translate immediately to the NBA

When I watch Jalen Brunson, the first player I think of is J.J. Barea, his new teammate. Neither can go 100 miles an hour, but both have the handles, court awareness, body control, and a bevy of finishing moves around the basket to compensate for not being a world-class sprinter. Brunson spent three years dominating […]

Durant wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award, Smith fifth in Rookie of the Year voting

DALLAS—Unfortunately, Dallas Mavericks guard J. J. Barea did not win the NBA Cares Community Assist Award. The award, given out tonight in Santa Monica, Calif., at the NBA Awards Show, was captured by Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. However, Barea collected one third-place vote and finished tied with Cleveland’s Rodney Hood for 12th for […]

J. J. Barea one of 10 nominees hoping to win tonight’s NBA Cares Community Assist Award

DALLAS – J. J. Barea will be front and center stage when the Dallas Mavericks’ guard is one of 10 nominees vying to win the coveted NBA Cares Community Assist Award at the NBA Awards Show in Santa Monica, Calif. The awards show will be televised tonight at 8 CT on TNT. The big question […]

Mavs believe comparing Doncic to any former or current NBA player isn’t necessary

DALLAS – When it comes to comparing Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic to any current or former NBA players, forget about it. Mavs executives believe such bold comparisons rolling off their lips aren’t necessary. The Mavs have been there, done that with one of their players and the comparison game, and the outcome wasn’t pretty […]

Mavs knew they had to do everything possible to get their hands on Luka Doncic

DALLAS – Just to make sure they were going to be able to secure Luka Doncic in this past Thursday’s NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks decided to execute a trade. So while the Phoenix Suns were in the middle of drafting Deandre Ayton with the first overall pick in the draft, the Mavs were busy […]