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Photo: Klay Thompson (Instagram) Klay Thompson recently shared how playing with the Golden State Warriors differs from what he expects with his new team, the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks made a big move this offseason by trading for Thompson to boost their lineup. After falling short in the NBA Finals, Dallas brought in Thompson to add more versatility to their offense. At the Mavericks' media day, Thompson talked about playing alongside star player Luka Doncic . He explained how the Mavericks’ offensive style will be different from what he was used to with the Warriors. "In Golden State, it was more about movement and passing. Here, Luka is amazing in the pick and roll, maybe the best I’ve ever seen," Thompson said. "I’ll get a lot of open shots because Luka draws so much attention from defenders." Thompson is excited to see how his skills will fit in Dallas’ system. "Playing with Luka will open up a lot of chances for me," he added. However, Thom...

Photo: Instagram/Klay Thompson Despite a generous offer from the Lakers, Klay Thompson decided to join the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron James personally pitched to him and was willing to take a pay cut, while Lakers GM Rob Pelinka offered Thompson a four-year, $80 million deal. This was double the Warriors' offer of two years, $40 million. Thompson chose a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks instead. Money wasn't his top priority. Having earned $268.7 million in his 13-year career, plus endorsements, Thompson was looking for other benefits. The Mavericks offered a chance to contend again. They played in the Finals last June and needed more shooting, which Thompson could provide. The Lakers, although competitive, were a play-in team with an aging LeBron and a rookie coach. Photo: Instagram/Klay Thompson Thompson saw a good fit with the Mavericks, envisioning himself creating space for Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving , while also bringing his championship experience. ...

Photo: Instagram/Dirk Nowitzki The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, losing 106-88. This defeat ended their season, while the Celtics celebrated their 18th NBA Championship. Despite the loss, Mavericks fans can take pride in their team’s surprising run, especially since many critics didn’t even expect them to make the playoffs. Dallas legend Dirk Nowitzki , who knows the pain of losing in the Finals, shared words of encouragement. His Mavericks lost to the Miami Heat in 2006 before winning the championship in 2011. Nowitzki is making sure the team stays positive. "Great run @dallasmavs," Nowitzki posted on X. "Heads up!! We will be back!!!" Photo: Instagram/Dirk Nowitzki Nowitzki, who remains close to the franchise, continues to be a mentor and icon for the team. He played with Luka Doncic during Doncic's rookie season, helping to guide the young star. Nowitzki's influence is immortalized with a statue in front of the ...

Photo: Instagram/Travis Kelce The Dallas Mavericks had some fun at Travis Kelce 's expense during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Kelce, sitting courtside with Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Hollywood Brown, received a frosty reception from the American Airlines Center crowd. When the Jumbotron showed Kelce, fans immediately booed. Kelce appeared surprised by the reaction. In contrast, the crowd cheered loudly for Mahomes, a Texas native, when he was shown on the screen.  Mahomes encouraged the cheers by standing up and interacting with the crowd. Photo: Instagram/Travis Kelce The Mavericks’ social media team joined in on the fun, trolling Kelce with a playful post on X: "Our guy Pat and @taylorswift13’s boyfriend in the house!" This was a nod to Kelce’s high-profile relationship with singer Taylor Swift , which has been a hot topic throughout the NFL season. Despite some backlash over the media attention on ...

Photo: Instagram/Jason Kidd The Dallas Mavericks have secured their future by signing coach Jason Kidd to a multi-year contract extension, putting an end to speculation about his potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers. The announcement came just before the Mavericks' upcoming playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday night. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison expressed his confidence in Kidd, stating, "I have known Jason for a long time, and I cannot think of a better, more qualified candidate to lead this team going forward." Harrison highlighted Kidd's extensive experience as a former NBA champion and Hall of Fame player, emphasizing his invaluable contribution to the team's success. Although the terms of the contract were not disclosed, the agreement extinguishes any rumors surrounding Kidd's departure from Dallas. Earlier reports had linked Kidd to the Lakers as a potential replacement for Darvin Ham , but th...

Photo: Instagram/Luka Doncic  Following Wednesday's  Golden State Warriors  vs. Dallas Mavericks game, the NBA has released its Last Two Minute Report, admitting to a missed call during the final moments of the game. Despite the controversy surrounding the bizarre play that saw Golden State gain a free basket while the Mavericks were on the opposite end of the court, the NBA only acknowledged a separate missed travel call on Luka Doncic with 36.4 seconds remaining in the game. Although the missed travel call did not directly impact the game's outcome, it occurred moments before Doncic's missed three-point shot, which allowed the Warriors to regain possession. Photo: Instagram/Luka Doncic  The controversial play at the end of the third quarter, which saw Dallas owner Mark Cuban express frustration, is not part of the Last Two Minute Report, and the NBA will make a separate announcement regarding it. While it is unlikely that the Mavericks' appeal will be successf...