Cousins? Capela? Here's a breakdown of which big men could be available for the Mavs in free agency

They used to call them donut teams, those with a hole in the middle.These days, an NBA roster without a dominant big man would be more of a croissant team.You know, with that opening on the perimeter where the tips don't meet, a space reserved for anybody who is 6-10 or bigger, can make 3-pointers and double as a rebounding and/or defensive stud.That's who the Mavericks are looking for in free agency. They have an obvious need for a big man. Their roster includes only two centers under contract for next season -- Dirk Nowitzki and Dwight Powell.Nowitzki probably will only play half the game,...

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The Smoking Cuban Jun 22, 2018

Dallas Mavericks fans need this Luka And The Legend t-shirt

Dallas Mavericks fans got a potential European superstar to pair with the legendary Dirk Nowitzki. Now you need to get this new t-shirt. Luka Doncic is the newest member of the Dallas Mavericks, thanks to a draft day trade. Now the Mavs have two European superstars. Doncic and Dirk. Luka and the Legend. Whatever you […] Dallas Mavericks fans need this Luka And The Legend t-shirt - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

SportsDay Jun 22, 2018

How national NBA experts graded the Luka Doncic pick

The 2018 NBA draft is officially in the books. How do experts feel about Luka Doncic's fit with the Mavericks?Here's a roundup of grades and analysis from media members across the country regarding the rookie guard. Scroll to the bottom to vote in our grades poll!National gradesJeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated: The Hawks are making this pick on behalf of the Mavericks, and will trade down to No. 5. Doncic is a major coup for Dallas, who have coveted him all season. He will essentially take the torch from Dirk Nowitzki as the Mavs push back toward competing for a playoff spot, and pair with...

SportsDay Jun 23, 2018

'What a day': Inside how the Mavs got their top target in Luka Doncic and where they go from here

Twenty years ago, a young European came to Dallas and became an icon for the Mavericks and the city.On Thursday, another international kid - one even younger than Dirk Nowitzki was in 1998 - was welcomed to the neighborhood with the hope that the Mavericks can strike gold twice with a lottery pick from Europe.Luka Doncic is the player the Mavericks had their eyes on for months leading up to Thursday's NBA draft. It took some creative 11th-hour wheeling and dealing, but the Mavericks pulled off a trade in which the 6-8 Slovenian swingman was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks.They sent the fifth...

Hoops Habit Jun 23, 2018

Dallas Mavericks: 5 reasons Luka Doncic was a good pick

The draft night trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks was a nice surprise, and it could help the team get back to winning in Dirk Nowitzki’s final seasons. The Atlanta Hawks were widely expected to draft Luka Doncic, the 6’8″ guard out of Slovenia and reigning EuroLeague MVP. What they were not […] Dallas Mavericks: 5 reasons Luka Doncic was a good pick - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats