Mavericks

The Mavericks are extending Maxi Kleber to a lucrative deal

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2 years ago

September 8, 2022

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The Mavericks are extending Maxi Kleber to a lucrative deal

Despite various injuries, Dallas felt very confident in giving their big man a new contract. This extends him out for another three years, which allows him to make $11 million per year. The whole contract is guaranteed at three-years, $33 million dollars.

Kleber will be remaining with the franchise for four seasons, they extended him off of his remaining contract (which was an expiring contract), as Dallas retains one of their top frontcourt players. In the years prior to this offseason, he has been an important stretch big offensively for the Mavericks.

Plus, his defensive game is pretty solid as well. He is an underrated rim protector that has the capabilities of clogging the lane and creating disruption. A win-win for both sides that an agreement was reached on a new contract.

Frank Vogel

Frank Vogel Now Coaching Consultant For Mavericks

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2 months ago

October 2, 2024

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Frank Vogel Now Coaching Consultant For Mavericks

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are hiring the former head coach of the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic as a coaching consultant.

When coaching Los Angeles, Frank Vogel had Jason Kidd on his coaching staff in 2020 when the Lakers won the championship. The roles are reversed now, and the Mavericks hope to win the Finals soon.

Kidd is very happy that Vogel decided to join the Mavericks. He said it took some convincing after Phoenix fired him.

“It took a lot of begging, but he was talked into it, and I’m happy he said yes,” said Kidd.

Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic Suffers Left Calf Strain During Practice

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2 months ago

October 2, 2024

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Luka Doncic Suffers Left Calf Strain During Practice

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks franchise superstar has suffered another left calf strain; this time in training camp.

Luka Doncic’s contusion in the left calf will be reevaluated in at least one week. Head coach Jason Kidd says Dallas is not worried about this injury. They believe he will be ready by the start of the regular season.

“No concern at this point about his availability.”

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Doncic has a history of left calf strains, most notably in the 2023 preseason and during the 2022 playoffs.

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving Expected To Be Cleared For Training Camp

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3 months ago

August 28, 2024

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Kyrie Irving Expected To Be Cleared For Training Camp

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are very hopeful that Kyrie Irving will be able to be cleared for this offseason’s training camp.

The 32-year-old is on the right path to getting cleared since having surgery in July. This surgery was to help repair his hand.

While Irving hasn’t been cleared for 5-on-5 action, Stein did shed positive light on this situation:

“At this point, he has not been cleared yet for full 5-on-5 hoop, but basically what I’ve been told is he remains on course to be cleared in time for training camp, so I don’t think there’s any concern there,” said Stein on the DLLS Mavs podcast.

Players from the Mavericks hosted a mini-camp for themselves, and fifteen of them participated. Irving did show up but was limited throughout the camp.

Per Stein, the mini-camp went very well on and off the court.

“Everything I heard about the mini-camp was that the on-court stuff was great, but maybe the off-court stuff was even better.”

This is excellent news for Dallas and their fanbase heading into training camp and wanting to start strong for the upcoming regular season.