<p>The <strong>Dallas Mav<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ericks</a> </strong>went from <strong>one generational talent to another, </strong>and that <strong>doesn’t happen very often in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong>. Moreso, the fact that they were both highly-questioned white kids from Europe when they made it to the league only makes it more of an interesting story.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a> has taken Dirk Nowitzki’s torch, </strong>and judging by the start of his career, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him having a better career than him. That’s a lot to say, considering Dirk single-handedly led the Mavs to a championship, won one MVP, and became one of the most proficient and influential scorers of all time.</p>



<p>Doncic has the potential to be that and more, but not many people saw that early in his career. As a matter of fact, not even his sidekick and mentor<strong> was sold on him when the Mavs first got him in the NBA Draft.</strong></p>



<h2>Dirk Nowitzki Had Doubts About Doncic</h2>



<p><em>“My end of career wasn’t pretty, you know, we were struggling,” </em>Nowitzki said on All The Smoke. <em>“There was some talk of tanking going on and we needed a little spark plug to change things. I <strong>didn’t think it was going to be this kid. I’m like; I’m not sure this is going to work. Is he quick enough? Is he athletic enough to go buy guys like he is in Europe? And so there were plenty of doubts there from everybody on the team.</strong></em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/28110320/luka-doncic-3-1024x572-1024x572.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-35006" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Luka Doncic</figcaption></figure>



<p>Then again,<strong> it didn’t take long before Dirk realized that Doncic was more than just a talented kid.</strong> He was unfazed by the doubters and those who wanted to challenge him, taking the league by storm from day one:</p>



<p>“<strong><em>And so guys were trying to test him a little bit (before training camp started) and, you know foul, him a little bit here and there in their scrimmages,”</em></strong> Nowitzki continued. <em>“<strong>And you can already see that this kid’s got something about him. He’s got that swag. </strong>He knows how to play. He was getting some AND1 mixtape passes out of nowhere. And I’m like, he was flashing some of the talent.”</em></p>



<h2>Doncic Says Dirk Is The Ultimate Role Model</h2>



<p>Dirk knew one thing or two about being overlooked and doubted. Unlike Doncic, he was a <strong>bit of a late bloomer</strong>, and he had to reinvent his game to make an impact and become the player he became. </p>



<p>Dirk and Doncic only shared the court for one year, but it was more than enough for the<strong> Real Madrid </strong>star to get a glimpse of the relentless work ethic he needs to become one of the best of all time, which is why <strong>he stated Nowitzki should be a role model for all NBA players:</strong></p>



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<p><em>“I was lucky enough to play with him one season,”</em> Doncic said. <em><strong>“The things he has done for Dallas are unbelievable, not just as a player but as a person. He did a lot.  I think he should be a role model for every player in the league.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>At the end of the day,<strong> there would be no Luka Doncic without Dirk Nowitzki</strong>. The German PF was one of the main guys in terms of breaking barriers and taking down stereotypes to open the door for international players to take their talents to the league.</p>


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<p>Most<strong> young <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans</strong> won’t hesitate to say that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a></strong> is the greatest player of all time. Conversely, old-school fans will die on their hill with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a> as the undisputed GOAT.</strong></p>



<p>Notably, most players in today’s game grew up looking up to LeBron, who’s been in the league<strong> for 21 years now.</strong> That’s longer than some of them have been alive, and they’re obviously starstruck when they get to know him.</p>



<p>That’s why it was shocking to see that<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a>,</strong> one of the league’s youngest stars, didn’t hesitate to state that Michael Jordan — not LeBron James — <strong>was the best ever.</strong></p>



<h2>Luka Doncic Chooses MJ Over LeBron</h2>



<p>Of course, it’s less surprising when you remember the fact that <strong>Doncic is a Jordan Brand athlete.</strong> MJ is quite the competitive guy, so he wouldn’t like to hear him say otherwise.</p>



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<p>In reality, you couldn’t go wrong either way, and sometimes, it feels like<strong> this is just a futile and outdated debate.</strong> They’re different players from different eras and played different positions.</p>


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<p>As for Doncic, he has the chance to at least enter the debate when it’s all said and done. He needs to get over the hump in the playoffs, <strong>but his career numbers are already historically good.</strong></p>


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<p>The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong></a> were perhaps the biggest winner of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> offseason.</strong> On top of trading for <strong>Bradley Beal,</strong> the team surrounded <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a> </strong>with plenty of depth at every position.</p>



<p>However, there are still some doubts about <strong>Deandre Ayton’s </strong>future with the organization, as the former first-overall pick doesn’t seem happy with the team that drafted him.</p>



<p>With that in mind, NBA insider Dalton Triggs reveals that the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> could re-engage trade talks for Ayton, as they had already tried to get him prior to the Draft.</p>



<h2>Mavericks Could Go After Deandre Ayton</h2>



<p><em>“Given that McGee was apparently the biggest disagreement the Mavs and Suns had in their Ayton talks, </em><strong><em>wouldn’t it be feasible to envision those conversations potentially coming up again sometime before the season begins,</em>” </strong>Trigg wrote.</p>



<p>“<strong><em>Would Phoenix take Hardaway and Holmes straight up with McGee out of the way, or would they now push for draft compensation as well,</em></strong>” the report concluded.</p>


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<p>Of course, this will all depend on Ayton’s efforts — or lack thereof — during his days with <strong>Frank Vogel,</strong> but a trade away from the Valley of the Sun shouldn’t be ruled out now.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> went the extra mile to <strong>make sure<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kyrie Irving</a> would stay. </strong>They signed him to a huge contract at the beginning of the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA’s</a> offseason</strong> to shut down all doubts about his future with the team.</p>



<p>Needless to say, the Mavs continue to be<strong> Luka Doncic’s team,</strong> but <strong>Mark Cuban </strong>knows no one can win on his own. That’s why he wanted to take some major pressure off his shoulders.</p>



<p>However, as good as both players are on their own, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend Byron Scott</strong> still isn’t sold on how they could mesh and be at their best together on the court.</p>



<h2>Byron Scott Doesn’t Think Doncic And Kyrie Can Coexist</h2>



<p><em>“I think Dallas has got a really good team but I still think it’s going to be hard for J-Kidd to kind of figure out how to use Kyrie and Luka together,” </em>Scott said. <em><strong>“Both guys are very dominant with the ball, so it’s going to be really hard for him to figure out how to play those guys together, as a team, but they got some talent</strong></em>.”</p>



<p><em>“Dallas is going to be a good team this year,”</em> Scott added. <em><strong>“I don’t think they’re going to be a force in the West, it’s just too many great teams. </strong>But Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented players I’ve ever seen.”</em></p>


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<p>Of course, that’s what most analysts seem to think about this team, but we’ve seen what talented duos are capable of when they’re at their best, so it’ll be interesting <strong>to see how they respond.</strong></p>


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Lakers legend throws shade at Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks - Bolavip US

<p>At 35, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong> continues to be one of the most dominating players in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. He proves it every year, regardless of whether his teammates at the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> keep up with his great level.</p>



<p>For those who still dared to question him, Steph made sure to prove his doubters wrong by leading the Dubs to another championship in 2022. He did everything he could last season, but it wasn’t enough.</p>



<p>However, now he’s ready to turn the page as the team has made moves to give him more help in the 2023-24 campaign. But Curry also sees evolution in the rest of the league, including the <strong>emergence of new stars.</strong></p>



<h2>Which NBA star does Stephen Curry believe will eventually succeed?</h2>



<p>In an appearance on the Gil’s Arena show, Stephen Curry suggested <strong>Luka Doncic</strong> is on pace to win everything in the NBA.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>Luka [Doncic] is the guy, obviously, that’s right on the precipice of accomplishing all those accolades </strong>and just,<strong> </strong>what he’s about as a player,”</em> Curry said, via <em>ClutchPoints. “That threshold of how do you crack through, I hope it’s not now, but when you play against him, you can feel it.”</em></p>


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<p>The Dallas Mavericks seem to have a generational talent in Luka Doncic, who has already proven what he’s capable of in just a few years.<strong> Only time will tell</strong> whether he fulfills his potential and proves Curry right.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong> is the most significant name scheduled to compete at the FIBA World Cup. The dazzling star of the<strong> Dallas Mavericks</strong> appears as the main player of the tournament, even above everyone on<strong> Team USA</strong>.</p>



<p>Doncic is gearing up to lead Slovenia to an historic run, something that the talented guard is used to doing since he was younger. His country is preparing with warm-up matches, with Japan being their latest opponent.</p>


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<p>Doncic’s playstyle always generates considerable excitement among fans, and this time he showcased his ability with two formidable assists. Slovenia demolished Japan in a great performance, which included these pearls from Luka among other highlights, via @TheMavsBlog.</p>



<h2>Video: Luka Doncic’s Impressive Assists with Slovenia</h2>



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<p>In the NBA there is one particular date that every player wants to be a part of. That’s what happens in the league on Christmas Day, a moment when five fascinating matchups take place. And this year won’t be an exception.</p>



<p>Watching<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> play on December 25th is something normal now, regardless of the team he is playing for. This season, it was even more obvious he was going to play on that day, considering the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> are a historic franchise.</p>


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<p>LeBron is set for a rivalry game that nobody wants to miss, as the Lakers are facing the<strong> Boston Celtics</strong>. Another recurring team playing in that iconic situation lately are the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong>, who are a prime-time attraction with<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong> starring.</p>



<h2>NBA Christmas Day 2023-2024 Season</h2>



<p>The five matchups that are going to captivate basketball fans everywhere have been revealed, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Celtics at Lakers is definitely the most historic one, but there are other great matchups.</p>



<p>Curry and the Warriors are travelling to Denver to encounter the defending champions<strong> Nuggets</strong>. Having two former MVPs like Curry and Jokic makes for a big game. However, the other three matches should give fans a lot to expect.</p>



<p><strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong> against<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong> is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed, considering it features Luka Doncic visiting<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a></strong>. Also, Milwaukee Bucks are heading to New York to play the Knicks at the Madison Square Garden and Miami Heat have a home game v Philadelphia 76ers.</p>


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Klay Thompson makes shocking claim about Stephen Curry's workouts

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<p>It’s not a secret that the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> are banking their entire future on <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a>. </strong>Team owner <strong>Mark Cuban</strong> even claimed he told<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a></strong> that this is Luka’s team.</p>



<p>Doncic is a <strong>special kind of talent </strong>and the kind of player that could lead a team to championship contention almost on his own. But like every great player, he still has things to improve.</p>



<p>Luka often gets gassed out late in games, and it seems like his conditioning has a lot to do with that. That’s why Mavs officials reportedly want him to <strong>lose some more weight ahead of the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season.</strong></p>



<h2>Mavs Officials Want Doncic To Lose Weight</h2>



<p><strong>(via Tim Cato – The Athletic)</strong></p>



<p><em><strong>“The Mavericks’ key figures have talked to Dončić about decreasing his preferred playing weight this summer. </strong>Dončić also stopped having fun for long stretches of the past two seasons, the first time in his life I think that’s ever been true for the sport he’s devoted his life to. </em></p>



<p><em>Those factors, along with his extended summer to rest and recuperate, make me believe we’ll see Dončić more dedicated to the marathon of the NBA season this coming year. <strong>I absolutely believe he’ll start next season looking as good as he’s ever been.”</strong></em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-luka-doncic-could-request-a-trade-because-of-kyrie-irving-20230707-BUS-25253.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230707_BUS_25253_luka-doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Damian Lillard trying to force his way out of the Portland Trail Blazers, Stephen A. Smith believes Luka Doncic will be the next superstar to pursue a trade.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jj-redick-explains-why-luka-doncic-will-be-a-menace-next-season-20230721-BUS-33235.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230721_BUS_33235_luka-doncic-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="As much as people have talked about his poor shape, JJ Redick believes Luka Doncic is poised for a breakout season.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/mark-cuban-makes-bold-admission-about-kyrie-irving-luka-doncic-20230724-BUS-34717.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230724_BUS_34717_kyrie-irving-luka-doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Dallas Mavericks have their two stars locked up for the future, and they better know their role.
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<p>Doncic may never be slim or jacked, but he looks <strong>better than ever</strong> in the latest videos and pictures. Hopefully, he’ll stay in shape and take his game even further, which is a lot to say.</p>


JJ Redick explains why Luka Doncic will be a menace next season

NBA Rumors: Mavs executives think Luka Doncic is fat - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks </a></strong>made a big gamble last season, trading for one of the <strong>most controversial players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>history.</strong> Notably, it didn’t take long before some bad narratives followed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Kyrie Irving</strong> </a>with him to Texas.</p>



<p>The Mavs slid in the <strong>Western Conference </strong>standings and didn’t even make the playoffs. It wasn’t Kyrie’s fault, although losing some key defenders in that trade obviously had something to do.</p>



<p>Even so, team owner<strong> Mark Cuban</strong> was adamant about <strong>pairing him with </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Luka Doncic </strong>for years to come. And now that he’s signed to an extension, Cuban </a>claims Irving is well aware of the fact that the Mavs are Luka’s team.</p>



<h2>Kyrie Irving Knows The Mavs Are Luka Doncic’s Team</h2>



<p><em><strong>“I think Kyrie is mature to the point now where he knows it’s Luka’s team</strong>,”</em> Cuban told SiriusXM NBA Radio. <em>“Luka knows this. He knows, and that’s what’s important, and he’s willing to play more of a shooting guard role. When Luka is out, we have a point guard who can score and create for other guys, they’re both players who make their teammates better, and we didn’t have that before.”</em></p>



<p><em>“<strong>Once Luka went out we struggled, we struggled mightily, and Luka had to do too much we put a lot of pressure on Luka,”</strong></em> he added. “<em>We did struggle defensively after the trade, <strong>but that was for a lot of reasons, it wasn’t Luka or Kyrie, but offensively you know, we had one of the top lineups, we were the top two or three in the NBA.”</strong></em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-luka-doncic-could-request-a-trade-because-of-kyrie-irving-20230707-BUS-25253.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230707_BUS_25253_luka-doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Damian Lillard trying to force his way out of the Portland Trail Blazers, Stephen A. Smith believes Luka Doncic will be the next superstar to pursue a trade.
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<p>There have been rumors about Doncic not being happy in Dallas, so it’ll be up to Kyrie to prove that he’s willing to play Robin to his Batman. But given his history of unpredictability, <strong>one never knows what could happen there.</strong></p>


Mark Cuban makes bold admission about Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic - Bolavip US

<p>The<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> went to great lengths to keep <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving </a></strong>next to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a></strong> for the long run. That’s a risky bet, granted that they<strong> failed to make the playoffs last season.</strong></p>



<p>Doncic is<strong> facing some criticism for the first time in his career</strong>. People talk about him being fat and his constant complaints to referees, and the clock seems to be ticking on him.</p>



<p>That’s why<strong> former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> player J.J. Redick</strong> believes he’s actually poised for a breakout, as he knows Luka’s competitive nature, and believes the Mavs have done an outstanding job to revamp their roster in the offseason.</p>



<h2>J.J. Redick Predicts A Breakout Year For Luka Doncic</h2>



<p><strong><em>“He’s as competitive as they come and he wants to win,”</em></strong> Redick said in his podcast. <em>“And what I think Dallas has done is they’ve built a roster around him and Kyrie that makes sense on paper and we’ll see how it plays out.”</em></p>



<p><em>“But the two of them together, figuring out how to play with each other in a limited span last year, getting a full training camp, Luka coming into camp in shape,”</em> Redick added.<strong><em> “I think Luka’s poise, is as good as he’s been. I think Luka’s poised for an outstanding season, an outstanding season of winning basketball, which gets me excited.”</em></strong></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-luka-doncic-could-request-a-trade-because-of-kyrie-irving-20230707-BUS-25253.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230707_BUS_25253_luka-doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Damian Lillard trying to force his way out of the Portland Trail Blazers, Stephen A. Smith believes Luka Doncic will be the next superstar to pursue a trade.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irving-could-still-force-his-way-to-the-lakers-for-one-major-reason-20230717-BUS-30490.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30490_kyrie-irving-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Kyrie Irving has already signed a long-term deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Brian Windhorst still believes he could end up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irving-could-still-force-his-way-to-the-lakers-for-one-major-reason-20230717-BUS-30490.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30490_kyrie-irving-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Kyrie Irving has already signed a long-term deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Brian Windhorst still believes he could end up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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<p>There has been a lot of chatter about how the Mavs could fare and how another losing season could force Luka away from the team, so this could be <strong>a make-or-break campaign in Dallas.</strong></p>


Kyrie Irving could still force his way to the Lakers for one major reason

JJ Redick explains why Luka Doncic will be a menace next season - Bolavip US

<p>Even though the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> rumor mill has been quieter as of late, many teams are still trying to improve their roster. The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> were able to keep Kyrie Irving to help <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong>, but they might lose a player to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong>, who aim to build a better team around <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong>.</p>



<p>The Mavs were one of the most disappointing teams in the league last season, having failed to make the playoffs even after landing Kyrie. On the other hand, Erik Spoelstra’s team <strong>defied the odds</strong> by reaching the NBA Finals.</p>



<p>Right now, Miami is trying to figure out how to get Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. But in the meantime, Pat Riley may also <strong>keep an eye on other players.</strong></p>



<h2>Rumor: Heat could land Christian Wood</h2>



<p>According to Brett Siegel of <em>ClutchPoints</em>, the Miami Heat are still monitoring the situation of <strong>Christian Wood</strong>, who became a free agent after spending last season in Dallas. However, the Kings are also said to be interested in the big man:</p>



<p><em>“<strong>The Sacramento Kings and Heat are two other teams to keep an eye on regarding Wood still being a free agent</strong>. Miami will have open roster spots to fill in the event it can pull off a trade for Lillard, while the Kings could benefit from adding a scoring big man for depth in their frontcourt. <strong>Everything hinders on if Wood is willing to accept a minimum contract, though, as he is not expected to see any other offers at this point in the summer.”</strong></em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-a-heat-player-believes-he-will-be-traded-for-damian-lillard-20230703-BUS-22636.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230703_BUS_22636_damianlillard-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Though the Miami Heat still have work to do to get Damian Lillard, one of their players reportedly thinks he&apos;ll be moved this offseason.
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<p>Players who are still unsigned will probably have to settle for a minimum deal at this point, unless they’re willing to wait for months to land a bigger salary. Either way, the market seems to be <strong>quite short</strong> for Wood right now.</p>


NBA Rumors: Luka Doncic could lose Mavs teammate to Jimmy Butler's Heat

NBA Rumors: Luka Doncic could lose Mavs teammate to Jimmy Butler's Heat - Bolavip US

<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong>&nbsp;entered the<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA&nbsp;</a>offseason</strong>&nbsp;with one priority and one priority only, and that was to<strong>&nbsp;re-sign&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Kyrie Irving</strong>&nbsp;</a>and keep them there for the long run.</p>



<p>They secured that deal and then made some other interesting moves to put together a deep and&nbsp;<strong>much-improved roster&nbsp;</strong>after a heartbreaking and disappointing end to last season.</p>



<p>However, as better as they are, they were already good last season, and things didn’t work out. That’s why&nbsp;<strong>Stephen A. Smith believes&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Luka Doncic&nbsp;</a>could be the next star to request a trade</strong>&nbsp;if things don’t go well for them.</p>



<h2>Stephen A. Smith Predicts Luka Doncic Will Request A Trade</h2>



<p>“<strong><em>I believe that if the Dallas Mavericks struggle this year, Luka Doncic will ask out of Dallas,”</em></strong>&nbsp;Smith said on First Take.&nbsp;<em>“That’s not insider information; that’s just my opinion. He’ll ask out if they continue to struggle because the West has gotten stronger.”</em></p>



<p><em>“For Dallas to miss out on Jalen Brunson and then bring Kyrie up in there. If Luka and Kyrie doesn’t work, I think he’ll ask out,”</em>&nbsp;Smith added.<strong><em>&nbsp;“The likelihood of him asking out is significantly higher than [Joel] Embiid asking out of Philly.”</em></strong></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/insider-reveals-why-kyrie-irving-was-obligated-to-stay-in-dallas-20230705-BUS-23775.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230705_BUS_23775_kyrie-irving.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="As happy as the Dallas Mavericks may be after re-signing Kyrie Irving, staying there might have been his only choice.
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<p>The rumors of<strong>&nbsp;Doncic’s discontent in Dallas</strong>&nbsp;have been piling up for years now. But they added some nice pieces in the offseason, and they should be a big contender to come out of the West in 2023-24.</p>


NBA Rumors: Luka Doncic could request a trade because of Kyrie Irving

NBA Rumors: Luka Doncic could request a trade because of Kyrie Irving - Bolavip US

<p>Following an extremely disappointing season, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> are probably looking up to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a></strong>, who won the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship after building around <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic</a></strong>. The <strong>Mavs</strong> couldn’t do the same with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong> yet, but they still have plenty of time.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-eye-luka-doncic-teammate-at-mavs-apart-from-damian-lillard-20230628-BUS-19385.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19385_Doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="While Damian Lillard seems to be their priority target, the Miami Heat also seem to be interested in a teammate of Luka Doncic at the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023-24 NBA season.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-mavs-tried-to-steal-a-kevin-durant-teammate-from-suns-to-help-luka-doncic-20230628-BUS-19557.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19557_Doncic-vs-Durant.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="In an attempt to improve around Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks reportedly tried to trade for one of Kevin Durant&apos;s teammates at the Phoenix Suns.
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<p>The Slovenian star has his entire career ahead of him, so he doesn’t need to be desperate now. Neither does Dallas, but the team <strong>cannot waste too much time</strong> because, eventually, it could miss out on a great opportunity.</p>



<p>Landing Kyrie Irving wasn’t enough so far, which is why the Mavericks are expected to look for more talent in the offseason. In fact, they <strong>could go after a recent champion</strong> with Jokic in the Mile-High City.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Mavs could land Bruce Brown</h2>



<p>According to Tim MacMahon of <em>ESPN</em>, the Dallas Mavericks could meet with <strong>Bruce Brown</strong>, who is set to become a free agent after declining his $6.8 million player option with the Nuggets:</p>



<p><em>“Sources: <strong>Bruce Brown intends to meet with the Mavs soon after the opening of free agency</strong>. Brown is expected to have several suitors and has not ruled out a return to Denver despite the financial constraints. His market is $12.4M midlevel but Nuggets are limited to $7.8M.”</em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-mavs-could-pair-luka-doncic-with-former-champion-with-lebron-at-lakers-20230623-BUS-16151.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16151_LeBron-Lakers-2020.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="In an attempt to help Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks could go after a former NBA champion with LeBron James at the Los Angeles Lakers.
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<p>Brown was a key contributor in the Nuggets’ success last season, which is why he probably <strong>won’t be lacking in suitors</strong> in the open market. As a matter of fact, the Lakers have already been mentioned as a possible landing spot for the 26-year-old.</p>


NBA Rumors: Mavs could steal Nikola Jokic teammate from Nuggets to help Luka Doncic

NBA Rumors: Heat eye Luka Doncic teammate at Mavs apart from Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Mavs tried to steal a Kevin Durant teammate from Suns to help Luka Doncic

NBA Rumors: Mavs could steal Nikola Jokic teammate from Nuggets to help Luka Doncic - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> know they have a generational talent in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong>, and they’ve been trying to help him win an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship recently. In fact, they reportedly tried to land a teammate of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a></strong> at the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong>.</p>



<p>The <strong>Mavs</strong> had already made clear their intention to contend by pulling off a trade for Kyrie Irving in February, but it didn’t go to plan so far. Instead of giving them a boost to win the ring, the team didn’t even make the postseason.</p>



<p>Therefore, this offseason Dallas is expected to be aggressive and build a stronger supporting cast around the Slovenian star. But it looks like <strong>its first attempt to improve was turned down</strong> by Phoenix.</p>



<h2>Report: Suns rejected Mavs trade offer for Deandre Ayton</h2>



<p>According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks made an offer to the Phoenix Suns to trade for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/deandre-ayton">Deandre Ayton</a></strong> during the NBA Draft, but it didn’t go through: </p>



<p><em>“<strong>The proposed deal, sources tell The Stein Line, would have sent Ayton to Dallas for Tim Hardaway Jr., Richaun Holmes and JaVale McGee — but the Suns balked at McGee’s inclusion</strong>.</em></p>



<p><em>“The talks with Dallas were not going to furnish Phoenix with any future first-round draft compensation but <strong>initially held appeal</strong> to the Suns, sources say, because it would have given them two players they like in Hardaway and Holmes. Who could plug into a rotation with numerous vacancies in support of the newly formed star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.”</em></p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-suns-wanted-to-pair-kevin-durant-with-another-star-before-trading-for-beal-20230621-BUS-14694.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230621_BUS_14694_KD-Clippers-Suns-2022-23.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Before they traded for Bradley Beal, the Phoenix Suns have reportedly shown interest in another star to try and help Kevin Durant in the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>Ayton has been heavily linked with a move away from Phoenix this offseason, but it looks like the Suns <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/suns-have-made-a-decision-about-deandre-ayton-20230623-BUS-16446.html">have changed their mind</a></strong>. Therefore, the Mavs will probably have to look for alternatives to help Doncic.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> have been heavily linked with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> this offseason, as the Portland Trail Blazers star could be looking to play for a contender. In the meantime, they also seem to have a <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong> teammate at the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Maverick</a>s</strong> on their radar.</p>



<p>Erik Spoelstra’s team has once again made a deep playoff run, making all the way to the <strong>NBA</strong> Finals for the second time in the last four years. But for some reason, they <strong>couldn’t go the distance in 2020 or 2023</strong>.</p>



<p>It’s safe to say that reason is the lack of another star next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, which explains their reported interest in Lillard. However, the Heat <strong>seem to evaluate other options as well</strong>.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Miami Heat target Christian Wood</h2>



<p>According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports, the Miami Heat are keeping an eye on <strong>Christian Wood</strong>. The 27-year-old spent the last season with the <strong>Mavs</strong>, but now is set to become <strong>an unrestricted free agent</strong>.</p>



<p>But of course, the team’s priority seems to be Lillard and it would be <strong>willing to wait as long as it takes</strong> to make a move for the Blazers superstar:</p>



<p><em>“The most consistent Portland rumbling around the league isn’t even about Portland necessarily, but the Miami Heat’s patience for Lillard to actually seek a new destination prior to the 2023-24 season. But before that bridge is crossed, and if Lillard never truly wavers in his commitment to the Blazers, the Heat have their own wonky accounting to navigate this summer.”</em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-legend-says-miami-will-not-trade-for-damian-lillard-20230627-BUS-18753.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18753_Lillard-vs-Celtics-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Damian Lillard has been heavily linked with a potential trade, a Miami Heat legend believes he won&apos;t be playing in South Florida in the 2023-24 NBA season.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-an-all-star-is-seriously-interested-in-playing-for-jimmy-butlers-heat-20230627-BUS-18420.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18420_Jimmy-Butler-vs-Knicks.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Miami Heat seem to need another star to help Jimmy Butler win an NBA championship. Fortunately, an All-Star reportedly has serious interest in moving to South Florida.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jimmy-butler-could-lose-a-heat-teammate-this-offseason-20230628-BUS-18961.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_18961_Jimmy-Butler-Bucks-game-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Many agree the Miami Heat need to bring help for Jimmy Butler, but instead, they&apos;d first waive one of his teammates ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>The Heat have shown they’re capable of contending in the last few years, but they didn’t have enough to get the job done and win a championship. Therefore, Miami will be <strong>a team</strong> to watch this offseason.</p>


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