The Smoking Cuban 2 hours ago
Dallas Mavericks: Who Should Stay and Who Should Go?
The Dallas Mavericks are going to have to make some roster decisions before next season. With only a handful of players locked down, which players should be returning for the Mavs? The list of Dallas Mavericks players that are under contract for the upcoming season is pretty short. Harrison Barnes, Dennis Smith Jr., J.J. Barea, […] Dallas Mavericks: Who Should Stay and Who Should Go? - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Smoking Cuban 4 hours ago
The Dallas Mavericks Best, Worst, and Most Realistic Draft Scenario
The Dallas Mavericks did everything right this season, giving young guys plenty of minutes, competing in as many games as possible, and still finishing third to last in the league. How can they maximize or minimize this opportunity? This is perhaps the most heavily anticipated NBA Draft in more than 20 years for the Dallas […] The Dallas Mavericks Best, Worst, and Most Realistic Draft Scenario - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
SportsDay 22 hours ago
Relive the top 5 moments of the Mavs' season, including Harrison Barnes' game-winner and Dennis Smith Jr.'s highlight-reel dunks
For the second straight season, the Mavericks missed the playoffs and will have a top-10 pick in the draft.But that doesn't mean there weren't some good moments through the Mavs 24-win campaign.Here are the Mavs top five moments from the 2017-18 season.Harrison Barnes wins the gameOn November 22, the Mavs were sitting at 4-15 and were down by two against the Memphis Grizzlies with 0.5 seconds remaining and the ball on their end of the court. Barnes caught the inbound pass while streaking out toward the right wing. He quickly turned around and threw up a 3-point shot with the defense in his...
The Smoking Cuban 23 hours ago
Dallas Mavericks: Could the Blazers Blow it Up?
The Portland Trail Blazers implosion in the first round of the playoffs is a bad sign for a team that already had a lot of question marks. Could this give the Dallas Mavericks a few options in free agency this summer? The Dallas Mavericks will likely be buyers when it comes to NBA Free Agency […] Dallas Mavericks: Could the Blazers Blow it Up? - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eddie Sefko / SportsDay Apr 25, 2018 
Mavericks' draft lottery history: 2000 was a really, really bad year to have a bunch of picks
Editor's note: SportsDay's Eddie Sefko recently wrote a series of columns chronicling the Mavericks' NBA draft lottery picks. With this year's lottery approaching, we're bringing it back.The Mavericks don't have a recent history of being in the NBA draft lottery, but in their previous incarnation, they had a long, storied history of hoping for the ping-pong ball gods to look favorably upon them.Alas, they did not.In fact, their history in the lottery is anything but storied.But it's a past worth chronicling, so we will have an occasional look back at what's happened to the Mavericks in their...
Eddie Sefko / SportsDay Apr 25, 2018 
Mavericks' J.J. Barea a finalist for two major community contribution awards
J.J. Barea, already nominated for the community-assist award presented annually by the Pro Basketball Writers Association, now has also been named one of the 10 finalists for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award that will be presented on June 25 as part of the 2018 NBA Awards Show.Barea has spent countless hours to raise funds and donate needed provisions to his hurricane-ravaged homeland of Puerto Rico.With the help of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, the veteran guard has made numerous trips on the team plane that has been crammed full of necessities like generators, clothes, food, water and...
The Smoking Cuban Apr 25, 2018
Why the Dallas Mavericks Should Consider Michael Porter Jr.
Not saying they should definitely pick him, but the upside of Michael Porter Jr. should be enticing to Dallas Mavericks fans. Here are just a few reasons why it would make sense to consider the wing from Missouri. The Dallas Mavericks have some tough choices to make. There are only a handful of places that […] Why the Dallas Mavericks Should Consider Michael Porter Jr. - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eddie Sefko / SportsDay Apr 25, 2018 
Why UT-Arlington's Kevin Hervey could be a sneaky Round 2 steal for the Mavericks on draft day
Eddie Sefko, Mavericks beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions about the team in a live chat recently. Here are some highlights:Will Harrison Barnes ever be a true No. 1 scoring option?Sefko: Basically, he doesn't want to be known as the best player on a 24-win team, although that's what he is right now. I'll say this, if he doesn't ever become a true No. 1 on a quality team, it won't be for lack of effort. The guy has earned respect throughout the organization for the work he puts in trying to maximize his abilities. That said, I'd love to see...
The Smoking Cuban Apr 25, 2018
How Good the Dallas Mavericks Could’ve Been
Late night thoughts usually come with hot takes right? I submit to you my readers that Steve Nash has a legitimate argument for being the best point guard in NBA history. If he had been paired with Dirk for longterm, there is no telling what kind of damage those two could’ve done together. The NBA […] How Good the Dallas Mavericks Could’ve Been - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eddie Sefko / SportsDay Apr 24, 2018 
Mavericks draft lottery history: The major risk Dallas took in 1998 with Dirk Nowitzki still on the board
Editor's note: SportsDay's Eddie Sefko recently wrote a series of columns chronicling the Mavericks' NBA draft lottery picks. With this year's lottery days away, we're bringing it back.The Mavericks don't have a recent history of being in the NBA draft lottery, but in their previous incarnation, they had a long, storied history of hoping for the pingpong ball gods to look favorably upon them.Alas, they did not.In fact, their history in the lottery is anything but storied.But it's a past worth chronicling, so we will have an occasional look back at what's happened to the Mavericks in their...
The Smoking Cuban Apr 24, 2018
Dallas Mavericks: Bamba vs. Jackson vs. Bagley
There is a very good chance that the Dallas Mavericks will end up with the third pick in the NBA Draft this year. With DeAndre Ayton and Luka Doncic likely to be gone at that time, the Dallas Mavericks have an important decision to make. When it is all said and done and the 2018 […] Dallas Mavericks: Bamba vs. Jackson vs. Bagley - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eddie Sefko / SportsDay Apr 24, 2018 
What if Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki played their entire career together in Dallas?
Eddie Sefko, Mavericks beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions about the team in a live chat recently. Here are some highlights:What if Steve Nash and Dirk played their entire career together in Dallas? How many championships do you think they would have won?Sefko: This probably isn't the answer you want to hear, but it might have been none. Remember that the exit of Nash to Phoenix in 2004 opened up the lane for Jason Terry to join the franchise. And while Nash and Dirk had a great chemistry, there was something about the symbiotic relationship...
The Smoking Cuban Apr 24, 2018
Could Pelicans Success Lead DeMarcus Cousins to Dallas?
With the recent success of the New Orleans Pelicans, could it lead to a team like Dallas swopping in for DeMarcus Cousins this summer? It was during All-Star weekend in 2017 that trade negotiations started hitting social media between the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans. Before anyone could catch their breath, DeMarcus Cousins was […] Could Pelicans Success Lead DeMarcus Cousins to Dallas? - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Smoking Cuban Apr 24, 2018
Dallas Mavericks: Yogi Ferrell was the Surprise of the Season
The Dallas Mavericks season was marred with disappointment and growing pains, but that does not mean that there was a lack of excitement from the team in some areas. Yogi Ferrell was one reason this team managed entertainment value. This NBA season was full of a lot good stuff from the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki […] Dallas Mavericks: Yogi Ferrell was the Surprise of the Season - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - A Dallas Mavericks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eddie Sefko / SportsDay Apr 23, 2018 
Mavericks draft lottery history: Passing on Kobe Bryant was just the first mistake Dallas made in 1996
Editor's note: SportsDay's Eddie Sefko recently wrote a series of columns chronicling the Mavericks' NBA draft lottery picks. With this year's lottery days away, we're bringing it back.The Mavericks don't have a recent history of being in the NBA draft lottery, but in their previous incarnation, they had a long, storied history of hoping for the ping-pong ball gods to look favorably upon them.Alas, they did not.In fact, their history in the lottery is anything but storied.But it's a past worth chronicling, so we will have an occasional look back at what's happened to the Mavericks in their...
