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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and these indomitable, inevitable Dallas Mavericks

It’s one thing to believe, it’s something else entirely to know

The partnership and friendship that could lead to a Mavericks championship

Two very different plays from different generations have formed a strong bond on and off the court for the Dallas Mavericks

When Luka Dončić ignores the noise, he is the best in the world - but would any of this be possible without the frontcourt of dreams?

Luka Dončić remembered his joy, but superstars alone don’t make a team. Without the frontcourt of dreams, the Dallas Mavericks wouldn’t be in the Western Conference Finals.

Balanced roster construction has finally made the Dallas Mavericks a true contender

Getting the right players has taken time, but it’s paying off at exactly the right time

The legend grows: Luka Dončić and P.J. Washington have more in common than you think 

Some like surprises, others don’t. But everyone loves P.J. Washington.

On to round 2: Why I hate Oklahoma - but what does that have to do with Luka Dončić?

The Dallas Mavericks are facing Oklahoma, a state that brought me both embarrassment and culture shock. But what’s the connection to Luka Dončić?

The Dallas Mavericks are finally good enough

Dallas finally assembled a worthy roster around its MVP candidate to vanquish the Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks missed a golden opportunity in game 4, but the path there shows promise 

The Dallas Mavericks show so many of the good signs of a contender, but will it be enough?

The unsung hero of game 2: Maxi Kleber decided not to let the Clippers win

Maxi Kleber’s defensive impact in game two was undeniable. The lineup with him at the five to close may have saved the Mavericks the game.

When people from all over the world came together behind #PraviMVP Luka Dončić 

The case for Luka Dončić has gone global with #PraviMVP.

Missing the play-in to making the playoffs: A look at an unforgettable year for the Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks were the talk of the league at the end of last season for all the wrong reasons. Just over a year later, they’re one of the league’s most feared teams heading into the playoffs.

How Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić are bringing out the best in each other’s leadership

Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić complement each other perfectly in leading the Dallas Mavericks this season. How did that happen?

Dante Exum’s buzzer-beating, game-tying 3-pointer is vindication for his long journey back

Sunday’s 147-136 overtime win over the Houston Rockets was full of big moments. The biggest of all belonged to the man who has resurrected his NBA career.

The list of complaints against Luka Dončić was long last season - he’s improved on every single point

For a long time, critics have been quick to point out what Luka Dončić lacked in order to be taken seriously. This year, he has changed all that.

How playing for maybe the world’s best coach in the world’s loudest arena prepared Dante Exum to be key in a playoff run

The lights are never too bright for Dante Exum, and there’s a reason for that.

The Luka-Kyrie moment that was strangely moving, and which may have changed the world for the better 

Not to be dramatic, but the world got a little better this Sunday. The Dallas Mavericks win over Denver was the best case yet for changing the narrative.

If the Mavericks were the X-Men, which X-Men would they be?

The release of Marvel Studios’ animated show X-Men ‘97 provides an opportunity for a little comparative frivolity.

The Mavericks championship hopes rest on the shoulders of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving

Dallas two stars continue to progress with more time on the floor together

What if the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of Luka Dončić’s versatility and used him as a wing more, like in Madrid?

Using more of the Swiss Army Knife that is Luka Dončić could open up a lot of offense for the Mavericks

The honeymoon phase was short in Dallas: This is what a team with no identity looks like and here’s how to fix it

Just kidding. There’s no easy fix. On defense or offense, the Dallas Mavericks don’t seem to know who they are. And that might be the biggest problem

The Mavericks need a head coach, not a basketball consultant

This era has run its course

The Dallas Mavericks season isn’t over, but they are running out of answers

Dallas drops another game to a good team behind questionable tactics and poor play from the top

The Dallas Mavericks need to trust Jaden Hardy more, he’s proven that he can deliver in the big moments

Jaden Hardy made the shot after the Luka Dončić assist that became Assist of the year. He’s got nerves of steel

If Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić keep this connection in transition, the Mavericks can beat any team

Superstar fast breaks have unlocked a new weapon for the Mavericks

Assessing Luka Doncic’s MVP case

The Mavericks’ star has been ethereal this season. Does he have a case to win the MVP award?

The NBA doesn’t need to fix the All-Star Game, it needs to move on

Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to

Explaining the options for Luka Dončić’s “Supermax” contract

Dallas superstar Luka Dončić’s next contract comes sooner than you might think. Here are the variations of what the Mavericks can offer.

Luka Dončić’s overlooked ability to instantly set guys up for success adds one more dimension to his MVP bid

Who else could have set two brand new teammates up for success from the first possession the way Luka Dončić just did?

The Mavericks showed at the trade deadline that they will not go quietly

Dallas continues full steam ahead in its quest to build a winner around Luka Doncic, future be damned

What draft picks can the Dallas Mavericks trade?

Explaining what draft capital the Mavericks can move, if they choose to do so, before the NBA trade deadline

The injury bug has plagued the Dallas Mavericks this season

The Mavericks have struggled to put a healthy lineup on the floor consistently.

The Tim Hardaway Jr. dilemma persists, but it doesn’t help to set him up for failure

The Mavericks can’t live with him and they can’t live without him. But since they have to, at least set him up for success