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The Dallas Mavericks announced today that Kyrie Irving has undergone surgery to repair a broken left hand. He sustained the injury earlier this month while training. Further medical updates on Irving’s status will be provided as appropriate. (via Mavs PR)

The Mavericks traded their 58th pick and cash considerations to the New York Knicks for small forward Melvin Ajinça.

The Dallas Mavericks clinched a decisive victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, securing their third appearance in the NBA Finals since their title win in 2011. Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving led the charge, with both players scoring 36 points and 5 assists each, marking the first pair of teammates to score 35 plus points in a Conference Finals game since Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant in 2001.

The Mavericks’ dominance was evident throughout the game, with Dončić scoring 20 points in the first quarter and Irving going 5 for 5 from the perimeter. The team’s effort was a response to their previous performance, where they missed the opportunity to sweep the T-Wolves.

The Mavericks will now face the Celtics in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 set to tip off on Wednesday. The schedule includes a potential Game 7 on June 23, which could see the Mavericks’ shoes and jerseys turn gold.

Read the full story by Rashad Miller, The Uncool Urban at dallasweekly.com

The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, securing a 3-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs. Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving led the charge with 33 points each, marking the third time the pair has had at least 30 points in the same game this postseason.

Despite the win, Dončić and the Mavericks are not resting on their laurels. Dončić, who suffered a neck sprain in Game 3, is listed as probable for Game 4. The team is determined to continue their winning streak and potentially face the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Mavericks’ success is attributed to their ability to create space and shoot from the perimeter. Coach Jason Kidd emphasized the importance of playing “Mavericks basketball” and maintaining their pace and spacing.

The team’s resilience and determination are evident in their performance, and they are determined to continue their winning streak. The Mavericks’ record of 155-0 for teams that are up 3-0 is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

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Western Conference Finals
Game 3

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The NBA announced today that Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has been named to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He becomes the Maverick to earn All-Rookie Team honors since Luka Dončić in 2018-19.

Among all rookies in 2023-24, Lively ranked third in total rebounding (6.9 rpg), second in offensive rebounding (2.5 orpg), fourth in blocks (1.4 bpg) and led all rookies in field goal percentage (74.7 FG%).

Drafted 12th overall out of Duke University, Lively ended the season with eight double-doubles and tied Scoot Henderson for the fourth-most double-doubles among rookies this season (Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Amen Thompson), despite playing the least amount of games of any rookie with eight-or-more double-doubles (55).

Lively became the first rookie in the shot-clock era to notch 20 points and 15 rebounds on perfect shooting after his 20-point (9-9 FG), 15-rebound performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder (12/2/23). In his debut, Lively notched 16 points (at SAS, 10/25/23), the most points by a Mavericks rookie reserve in his debut.

Lively joins Dennis Smith Jr. (2017-18), Yogi Ferrell (2016-17), Marquis Daniels (2003-04) and Josh Howard (2003-04) as the only players in Mavericks history to garner NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors. Overall, it marks the 11th time in team history that a Dallas player has been named to an All-Rookie Team.

Luka loves playing under intense circumstances.

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📍 OKLAHOMA CITY - The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Luka Doncic recorded another double double with 29 points and 10 rebounds to go along with his 7 assists.

Kyrie Irving led in assists with 11 while P.J. Washington Jr. led in rebounds with 11.

Washington also had a playoff career high 29 points.

The Mavericks return home with the series tied at 1-1.

The next game is a matinee match-up at the American Airlines Center at 2:30PM/CST.

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Mavs forward Maxi Kleber (right shoulder separation) at practice before Game 2 against the Thunder

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Tim Hardaway Jr. (right ankle sprain) was in practice Sunday afternoon.

The Mavs don’t have to submit an injury report until tomorrow, but coach Jason Kidd said, “we’ll see how [Hardaway] feels tomorrow”. THJ shooting in practice is a good sign he will return to action in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Tim Hardaway Jr. (right ankle sprain) was in practice Sunday afternoon.

The Mavs don’t have to submit an injury report until tomorrow, but coach Jason Kidd said, “we’ll see how [Hardaway] feels tomorrow”. THJ shooting in practice is a great sign he will return to action in the Western Conference Semifinals.

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The Elder Statesman - Dallas Weekly Jason Kidd, the current Dallas Mavericks head coach, was selected to be a part of the USA Men's Basketball team in 2008, which went on to win the gold medal and return the program back to its prestige and dominance.

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P.J. Washington Jr. Postgame (at SAC) 3/26/24

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Mavs vs. Pacers Mini Movie (3/6/2024) Check out the highlights from the Dallas Mavericks loss against the Indiana Pacers. Listen as Jason Kidd, P.J. Washington Jr., Daniel Gafford, and Luka Donci...

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The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed guard AJ Lawson to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Lawson (6-6, 185) is in his second season with Dallas after he signed a Two-Way deal with the team on Dec. 26, 2022, after beginning the year on a Two-Way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 14 games for the Mavericks last year, he averaged 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game.

In 28 games for the Mavericks this season, he is averaging 3.8 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game. Lawson scored a career-high 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3FG, 2-2 FT) to go along with a career-high seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in the team’s win against San Antonio on Dec. 23.

The Toronto, Ontario, native has averaged 20.7 points (.530 FG%), 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.6 steals with Dallas’s G-League affiliate, the Texas Legends, in seven games this season.

In 43 career games with Minnesota and Dallas, Lawson has averaged 3.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.3 assists in 7.9 minutes.

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