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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

Merch v3

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to officials for a LA Clippers foul during a 96-93 Mavericks win in game two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers – Game Two

Luka Doncic Is Unshakeable

San Antonio Spurs v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Huge, Healthy, And On A Roll

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Ray Ratto

Joel Embiid with 70 paper; Luka Doncic with 73 paper

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The NBA’s Tribute To Minimalist Art

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Giri Nathan

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The NBA Doesn’t Like The Way The Mavericks Tanked

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Chris Thompson

Mark Cuban Is In Loser Mode Showing Texts

This Luka Doncic Dime Emits The Stench Of Life

The Dallas Mavericks Now Emit The Stench Of Death

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: (L-R) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving watch first-half play against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Running Out Of Time To Become Normal

Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving And Luka Doncic Are Still Figuring It Out

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after scoring a basket against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at American Airlines Center on January 30, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 111-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons v Dallas Mavericks

Best Not To Provoke Luka Doncic

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after making the game tying basket against the New York Knicks with one second left in regulation to send the game to overtime at American Airlines Center on December 27, 2022 in Dallas, Texas.

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Luka Doncic Did A Funny Little Dance And Scored A 60-Point Triple-Double

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks – Game Three

Andrew Wiggins Is Still Andrew Wiggins, Kind Of

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being fouled by Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at American Airlines Center on January 05, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks

How The West Wasn’t One-On-One

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Tom Ley

Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks – Game Six

Luka Doncic Will Laugh At Your Pain

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks reacts on the court during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on May 02, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 121-114.

Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns – Game One

Luka Doncic Is Going It Alone

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic Went Out Of His Way To Cook LeBron James

Washington Wizards v New York Knicks

A New York Legend Gets A New Start In Dallas

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 04: Jason Terry #31, Shawn Marion #0, Jason Kidd #2 congratulate Jose Barea #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena on November 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v New Orleans Hornets

Good Luck To The Mavs With All This


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Dan McQuade

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball against Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 6, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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It All Changes So Quickly

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks interview after a 127-121 Dallas Mavericks win over the LA Clippers in game two of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on May 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Luka Doncic Solves All The Problems

Patrick Beverley looks bummed after committing a foul.

Bask In The Delights Of Patrick Beverley’s Miserable Evening

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers – Game One

The Clippers And Mavericks Are Good At Being Mean

Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers

Luka Doncic Is Officially A Nut-Punch Guy

Luka Doncic celebrates after hitting a game-winner.

Dallas Mavericks v Memphis Grizzlies

Luka Doncic Floated In A Buzzer-Beater For The Ages

Dallas Mavericks v Detroit Pistons

The NBA’s Play-In Tournament Is A Fun Idea, Until You Actually Have To Play In It

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