Empowering Minds: Dallas Mavericks Inspire Young Women to Prioritize Mental Health

The Dallas Mavericks recently hosted an impactful event for students at the Young Women’s STEAM Academy in Balch Springs focused on topics surrounding mental health. As part of the Girls Empowered by Mavericks (GEM) program, the event featured fun and games with Mavs mascot Champ and a conversation with guests from UT Southwestern and the Dallas Wings, […]



Mavs-Pistons preview: After All-Star snub, Irving could be ready to cook

DETROIT – Apparently, ranking among the NBA’s best in scoring and three-point shooting while keeping your team afloat during a gauntlet of injuries isn’t enough to make the All-Star Game. Kyrie Irving was snubbed on Thursday when the All-Star reserves were announced for the Western and Eastern conferences. The coaches in each conference did the […]



Gafford’s uprising, Thompson’s shooting top Mavs’ highlights

NEW ORLEANS – Daniel Gafford said he felt like earlier in this season he was letting down his running mate at center, Dereck Lively II. Make no mistake. Gafford, who is creeping up on the one-year anniversary of his arrival to the Mavericks, has let down nobody this season. But he couldn’t help the way […]



On verge of return, Exum details recovery from wrist injury

NEW ORLEANS – Dante Exum said it was “something I’ve done a thousand times.” Except that this time, in training camp at a routine practice, when he went up for a dunk, it went haywire. Exum, the Mavericks’ guard who hasn’t yet played this season because of the injury suffered on that dunk try that […]



Irving on All-Star reserves being announced: ‘I’ll be waiting’

NEW ORLEANS – All-Star reserves will be announced on Thursday and the Mavericks are hopeful that Kyrie Irving is included on the Western Conference squad. They also would like to see Luka Dončić be named to the team, but given that he’s played just 22 of the Mavericks’ 48 games, that may be asking a […]



Mavericks hold off pesky Pelicans, 137-136

NEW ORLEANS – After months of hearing about “next man up,” the Mavericks have evolved into living proof that the concept works. Especially when your next men were pretty darn good to begin with. Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington have leveled up with so many injuries opening up opportunities for them and that was never […]



Klay Thompson recalls Kobe Bryant with fond memories

Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, his 13-year old daughter, Gigi, and seven others died in a horrific helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles five years ago this week. As someone who grew up admiring Bryant, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson said he often thinks about that day that rocked the NBA world. “I […]



Mavs’ marathon trip offers tough foes, grand opportunities

NEW ORLEANS – The Mavericks’ longest trip of the season starts Wednesday, a five-game, 10-day journey. And we will know so much more about this team when the marathon ends next month. For instance, we’ll know who the new Maverick(s) will be since the trade deadline coincides with the Feb. 6 game at Boston that […]



MFFLs Donate Hundreds of Coats as part of Mavs, Raising Cane’s 2025 Winter Warm Up

As frigid temperatures sweep across North Texas, the Dallas Mavericks called on MFFLs to donate new and gently used coats throughout January to benefit community members in need. With over 800 coats collected, Mavs fans proved giving back is a team effort! At the receiving end of this year’s Winter Warm Up donation were guests […]



Thompson’s explosion from downtown brought back a great memory

Klay Thompson experienced a déjà vu moment early during Monday’s 130-108 victory over the Washington Wizards. After he knocked down an incredible seven three-pointers in the first quarter, the Dallas Mavericks’ guard said that amazing accomplishment reminded him of another great moment in his illustrious 14-year career. On Jan. 23, 2015, against the Sacramento Kings […]