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Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) consoles Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) after defeating the Mavericks during Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Mavs focus on help for Doncic after another 1st-round exit

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 07, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis (11) shoots over Dallas Mavericks' Willie Cauley-Stein (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Porzingis' big night leads Mavericks past Pacers 124-112

By Michael Marot Jan. 20, 2021 09:45 PM EST

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after scoring on a free throw against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Bulls roll past Mavs 117-101 to end 4-game losing streak

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 17, 2021 05:33 PM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves forward James Johnson (16) shoots after getting past Houston Rockets forwards Danuel House Jr., left, and Jeff Green (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston. Luca Doncic's first experience with the playoffs ended with questions about whether Marcus Morris of the Los Angeles Clippers was intentionally trying to hurt the young Dallas sensation. The Mavericks might have hinted at what they thought through trades and draft picks during this abbreviated offseason. Dallas acquired Johnson and his black belt in karate from the Oklahoma City Thunder after using the club's first-round choice at No. 18 overall on Josh Green, who was a strong defender in his only season at Arizona. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Mavs talk tough by adding protectors for young star Doncic

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 01, 2020 07:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell, center, goes up to shoot as Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant, left, and Paul Millsap, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Mitchell agreed Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, to a five-year, $163 million extension to remain with the Jazz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Making a splash: Mitchell, Jazz agree on max extension

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 22, 2020 05:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 file photo, Arizona guard Josh Green (0) dunks against Omaha in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. The Dallas Mavericks drafted Arizona guard Josh Green with the 18th pick in the first round Wednesday night, Nov. 18, 2020 adding a backcourt mate for Luka Doncic (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Mavs take Arizona guard, juggle backcourt in deal with 76ers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 18, 2020 10:07 PM EST

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Adebayo upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of NBA Finals

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 05, 2020 05:59 PM EDT