A fresh NBA season feels good. You go into the year feeling optimistic for your team regardless of what happened last year. Expectations have been recalibrated and you’ve been yet to be let down. For players, it feels just as good. They’ve spent the offseason working on their game and conditioning and are ready to
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Now that insiders have listed preferred destinations for Kyrie Irving if he seeks a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Which are the best and worst fits? Kyrie Irving has about a week to opt in or out of his player option with the Nets for the 2022-23 season. In the meantime, pressure is riding on
The Mavericks have long needed to get more help around Luka Doncic and they made a trade to do just that, landing Christian Wood from the Rockets. Watching the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the outcry from fans was clear: Luka Doncic needs more help for this team to truly contend. Sure, the
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The offseason got off to an unofficial start last night with news that the Houston Rockets had agreed to trade Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks for Boban Marjanovic,
Dallas Mavericks mascot. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) All-NBA teams announced: Jayson Tatum joins Luka, Giannis on First Team by Scott Rogust Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks had to be delayed because of a leak in the roof. Twitter dripped with memes. The NBA Playoffs can be unpredictable, but that’s usually
Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Mets rumors: New York scouts 2 trade targets after Max Scherzer injury by Mark Powell By attending Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, Deebo Samuel is not expected to take part in the
May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Stephen Curry (right) hug after winning game five of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Kirby Smart won’t be leaving Georgia football for a long, long
This isn’t the same Golden State team that once ran the NBA, but these playoffs have proven that Steph, Draymond and the Warriors are still a force. Only for a team spoiled by dynastic success could two years away from the NBA Finals seem like an eternity, and yet it feels like forever ago that
Pairing Zach LaVine with Luka Doncic could get the Dallas Mavericks over the top in the west. While Luka Doncic tasted the first postseason success of his NBA career, the Dallas Mavericks fell in five games to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 Western Conference Finals. Doncic may be able to score at will, but he
May 24, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game four of the 2022 Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Padres sound frustratingly far away from Fernando Tatis Jr. return by
After being off NBA rosters for more than a decade, 38-year-old NBA veteran Delonte West is heading back to the court as a part of The Big3 draft. The G League provides those on the cusp of the NBA the opportunity to play up for a chance in the league, which can sometimes give players
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 02: Forward Isabelle Harrison #20 of the Dallas Wings reacts in the final seconds of the second half as the Dallas Wings beat the Atlanta Dream 72-68 at College Park Center on September 02, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Second PGA Championship title elevates Justin Thomas to another level by David Salituro At the end of the first half, Steph Curry tripped on the leg of a Dallas Mavericks vendor, and Golden State Warriors fans were not happy. The Western Conference Finals has
The Golden State Warriors walked into Dallas for Game 3 and exited with a 3-0 Western Conference Finals lead over the Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks had a promising Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors, yet were unable to get the win. But there was hope for the Mavericks that returning to their home court
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports 5 offseason moves the Philadelphia 76ers have to make by Nick Villano During a fun question and answer session with the good folks of Twitter, LeBron James shared which other NBA player he loved to watch. Monday evening, LeBron James took to Twitter to engage with fans (and other legendary
May 20, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (1) gestures towards Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) after a play during the second quarter of game two of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Alex Cora gives injury update on Xander
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 126-117 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Here are three must-see highlights from Game 2, including Steph Curry putting Dallas to sleep. The Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with a 112-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on
‘Inside the NBA’ analyst Charles Barkley made things personal with Warriors fans outside Oracle Arena in San Francisco before the Western Conference Finals. Prior to Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State, Barkley was seen barking back and forth with some Dubs fans, in part because he picked the Mavs to win the
There’s no one else quite like Jimmy Butler, who helped give the Heat a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and solidified his place as a superstar. Plus: How the Warriors overwhelmed the Mavericks on both ends of the floor. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals began the way a skeptic of the
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 15: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Shaq has to defend his IcyHot sponsorship live on NBA on TNT by John Buhler 3 things we learned from UFC 274 by Joey LeMaster The Dallas Mavericks announced that two fans have been banned from American Airlines Center until 2023 for their involvement in an
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Bellator 281: Luke Trainer is MMA’s true ‘Gent’ by Nicole Bosco Suns guard Chris Paul angrily tweeted about Mavericks fans putting hands on his mother and wife, calling out the NBA for not doing anything about it. Mother’s Day is supposed to be a celebration. For
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Watch Jorge Alfaro walk it off for Padres with three-run homer by Scott Rogust After Chris Paul tweeted out that Dallas Mavericks fans put their hands on his mother and wife, footage has been posted of a fan being escorted out of the arena. In Game 4 of the Western
The Celtics found a way to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo through two games. Can their defensive clinic sustain? Plus: the Mavs have no answer for Phoenix’s offense. The first two games between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been particularly pleasant to watch, but even the most arduous slogs can contain interesting strategic battles. Boston’s
The Dallas Mavericks are hopeful that star Luka Doncic will be ready to return for either Game 3 or 4 of the first-round. The Dallas Mavericks ended the regular-season fighting for a chance to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. In the process, star Luka Doncic picked up a left calf strain
Jan 20, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) both react during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports 76ers might be completely doomed against Heat if Joel Embiid can’t play by Alicia de Artola Draymond Green reacted to
The Utah Jazz have an opportunity to prove they belong and get ahead of the Dallas Mavericks. How will Game 5 play out? After an exciting win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4, the Utah Jazz are seeking an opportunity to get a lead in this NBA Playoffs series. That’ll be easier said than
Tyrese Maxey and Jordan Poole are two of the NBA playoffs’ emerging stars, plus Luka Doncic’s return throws the Mavericks into a mini-identity crisis. The NBA playoffs have a way of testing first-timers in a way nothing else really can. The difference in focus, intensity and execution between the regular season and postseason has arguably
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – APRIL 23: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz celebrates a basket during the second half of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 23, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges
DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after making a basket in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on April 10, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is
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