Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are currently gearing up for their upcoming first round playoff series vs the Los Angeles Clippers, the team that sent them home both in 2020 as part of the NBA Bubble and during the COVID-impacted 2021 postseason.
On March 6, the Dallas Mavericks were sitting in eighth place with a 34-28 record. Then a new starting lineup changed their whole season.
DALLAS — After scoring 73 points against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was added to the injury report ahead of their matchup with the Sacramento Kings as the team completes a back-to-back. The Mavs listed Doncic (right ankle soreness), Derrick Jones Jr.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks gained Dereck Lively II back in the lineup for Monday's 125-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans after a five-game injury absence.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks played their 40th game of the season on Saturday, losing 118-108 to the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans, playing on the second night of a back-to-back without four key players.
Derrick Jones Jr. has emerged as an important player for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2023-24 season. The Mavs signed Jones to a one-year, $2,709,849 million contract for the 2023-24 campaign.
When free agency began last summer, it took nearly two months after that for Derrick Jones Jr. to be signed to a one-year, fully-guaranteed veteran minimum contract by the Dallas Mavericks.
DALLAS — After signing with the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year, $2.7 million contract, Derrick Jones Jr. is in the midst of a career year in his eighth NBA season.
DALLAS — During the Dallas Mavericks' 121-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, the team changed the lineup by swapping Derrick Jones Jr. out
The Dallas Mavericks' stars shined bright on Tuesday night, as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving put up 41 and 27 points respectively in a win over the defensive-minded Houston Rockets to tip off a three-game homestand.
While Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving take the spotlight, one surprising forward is putting up a career-best season.
On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks dominated the Los Angeles Clippers at home in a 144-126 onslaught. Dallas blitzed the Clippers in the second quarter, outscoring them 47-18 to fully take control of the game while keeping their foot on the gas the remainder of the night.
Despite coming off a 127-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks have played well to open the 2023-24 season, owning a
DALLAS — When the Dallas Mavericks faced the Chicago Bulls in their 114-105 victory on Wednesday, it marked the first time Derrick Jones Jr. faced his former team since departing in free agency.
Derrick Jones Jr. considered signing with the Miami Heat before joining the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Jones Jr. signed a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Mavericks.
On the court, this signing won't mean much. But if the Mavericks face the Nuggets in the playoffs, this could be a huge move psychologically.
He may find a greater opportunity with the Mavericks, who have revamped their roster this summer with an emphasis on upgrading their defense.
There have been numerous instances in the NBA where a player has bet on himself in an attempt to leverage a team into a more lucrative contract. Fred Van Vleet always comes to mind regarding situations like these.
Jones signed a two-year, $6.56M contract with Chicago last summer that includes an opt-out decision after Year 1. His option for ’23-24 is worth a guaranteed $3.36M.
When called upon, Derrick Jones Jr. delivered for the Chicago Bulls despite receiving inconsistent minutes. As the NBA Playoffs roll on, the Chicago Bulls and their fans are left watching from home.
Bulls forward Derrick Jones signed a two-year, $6.56M contract with Chicago last summer that includes an opt-out decision after year one.
It can be pretty challenging for any NBA player to stay prepared to play night after night, especially when you’re not part of the regular rotation. Former slam dunk champion Derrick Jones Jr.
High-flying forward Derrick Jones Jr. is convinced he and the Chicago Bulls can accomplish something special this season, which is why he chose to re-sign with the team as they try to move up to elite status in the Eastern Conference.
Why might Jones have been going after Allen? Allen injured Alex Caruso with a hard foul in a January game between the teams.
The Chicago Bulls appear to have a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak on their hands.
Jones was a solid contributor for Miami during the regular season, averaging 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds while shooting over 50% from the field.
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a scary-looking injury on Friday after a collision on a screen.
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