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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

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts reacts to a missed call against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Trail Blazers, Terry Stotts parting ways after 9 seasons

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 05, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) and Terance Mann (14) defend as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket in the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks 5/30/2021

May. 31, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis, top left, and Tim Hardaway Jr., right, sit on the bench watching the final minutes of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Dallas, Sunday, May 30, 2021. The Clippers won 106-81. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Stars carry Clippers at Mavs again, 106-81 rout evens series

By Schuyler Dixon May. 31, 2021 12:10 AM EDT

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) scores over Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Doncic and Mavs beat Clippers 127-121, take 2-0 series lead

By Beth Harris May. 26, 2021 01:18 AM EDT

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches a shot during the first half of Game 1 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Unmasked: NBA coaches allowed to open playoffs without masks

By Tim Reynolds May. 22, 2021 11:58 AM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) goes up for a shot against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Hardaway Jr. makes 10 3's, Mavs roll past Heat 127-113

By Tim Reynolds May. 04, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive, will miss games

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 24, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton, left, and center Joel Embiid (21) defend as Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic, center, works to take a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, April 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Embiid scores 36, 76ers overpower Mavs 113-95 with Nets next

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 12, 2021 10:13 PM EDT

Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness reacts during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, April 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Bowness leaves game; Stars say coach is fully vaccinated

Apr. 04, 2021 10:11 PM EDT

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jamahl Mosley stands near the sideline during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks on Friday, April 2, 2021, in New York. (Vincent Carchietta/Pool Photo via AP)
Carlisle returns to Dallas bench after false positive

Apr. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko walks on the ice and shoots a puck around after the team's NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: Mavs coach Carlisle tests positive, out vs NY

Apr. 02, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives through the Boston Celtics's defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Doncic's scores 36, leads Mavericks past Celtics 113-108

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 31, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) and center Boban Marjanovic (51) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Williamson scores 38, Pelicans use late run to top Mavericks

By Peter Finney Jr. Mar. 27, 2021 11:51 PM EDT

Mavs' Doncic sits out in New Orleans because of illness

Mar. 27, 2021 08:15 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Luka Doncic missed his second straight game Saturday, sitting out against New Orleans because of an illness that coach Rick Carlisle said...

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter, left, drives to the basket on Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Richardson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 19, 2021. AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
McCollum, Lillard carry Blazers past Mavs, 125-119

By Erik García Gundersen Mar. 20, 2021 12:38 AM EDT

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, works against Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Doncic has 21 points, 12 assists, Mavs beat Nuggets 116-103

By Michael Kelly Mar. 14, 2021 01:51 AM EST

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, center left, shoots against Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mavs end Nets' 8-game run as Porzingis returns, Irving sits

By Brian Mahoney Feb. 27, 2021 11:43 PM EST

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Doncic hits last-second 3 to lift Mavs over Celtics 110-107

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 23, 2021 10:37 PM EST

Dallas Mavericks players and staff stand during the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Doncic, Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 10, 2021 10:28 PM EST