Dallas built its team’s identity around Luka Doncic, on the court and off. Now that he’s gone, some supporters no longer feel a connection to the franchise.
Category: Dallas Mavericks
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In Pro Sports, as in the U.S., Political Support Is Divided
A pro-Harris video from LeBron James. A pro-Trump hat on Nick Bosa. With Election Day near, more have been showing their preference.
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Bought as an N.B.A. Team, the Mavericks Are Being Sold as Much More
Pro sports franchises are increasingly providing much of their value as anchors for larger business enterprises, including entertainment complexes.
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Team’s Sale Reflects Growing Links Between Pro Sports and Gambling
The proposed purchase of the N.B.A.’s Dallas Mavericks by a casino operator is the latest sign of how fully leagues have embraced the gaming world.
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‘I Can’t Continue This Fight Any Longer’
Why Tyrell Terry walked away from basketball, the millions of dollars that came with it and the identity he had spent his whole life building.
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Dallas Mavericks Fined $750,000 for ‘Desire to Lose’ a Game
The N.B.A. fined the team for resting players and making statements that indicated it did not want to win against the Chicago Bulls this month.
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The NBA Was Redesigned for Drama, and It’s Working
The last day of the regular season saw flashes of brilliance from the best teams, punches thrown and disappointing defeats.
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Luka Doncic Only Makes Basketball Look Easy
The New York Times – Sports:The Dallas Mavericks guard is having the best season of his career. Long media-shy, he’s now opening up about life in the N.B.A. spotlight, and his plans for life after.
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Kyrie Irving Says He Wants to Change His Narrative in Dallas
The New York Times – Sports:After his first practice with the Dallas Mavericks since being traded from the Nets, Kyrie Irving said he felt nothing but “genuine love” from his new team.
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Kyrie Irving Traded From Nets to Mavericks After Request
The New York Times – Sports:Irving’s tenure with the Nets was marred by missed time because of his refusal to be vaccinated for the coronavirus and because of his antisemitic remarks. In Dallas, he will join the superstar Luka Doncic.
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Luka Doncic Is Scoring More and Playing When He Doesn’t Have To
The New York Times – Sports:Even in pickup games, Doncic is showing a leap compared with last season, which ended with a disappointing exit in the Western Conference finals.
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Luka Doncic Has 60 Points, 21 Rebounds and 10 Assists
The New York Times – Sports:The Mavericks rallied to beat the Knicks in overtime as Doncic rewrote the N.B.A. record books.