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    Dallas Mavericks Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Dallas Mavericks to get you started: 

    Established:1980
    Stadium:American Airlines Center
    Colours:Royal blue, navy blue, silver & black
    Hall of Famers:Alex English, Adrian Dantley, Dennis Rodman, Jason Kidd & Steve Nash
    Hall of Fame Coaches:Don Nelson
    Rivals:San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder & Los Angeles Lakers
    Legends:Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Aguirre, Rolando Blackman, Derek Harper, Michael Finley, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Brad Davis & Steve Nash
    Retired Numbers:12, 15 & 22
    Conference: Western Conference
    Division:Southwest Division
    NBA Championships:1: 2011

    Dallas Mavericks History

    At the 1980 NBA All Star game, league owners voted to admit a new expansion team into the NBA. Despite initial reluctance to set up a third NBA franchise in the state of Texas, Mavericks founder Don Carter got the team off the ground, covering half of the $12.5 million expansion fee. 

    Over 4600 postcards were sent in to vote for the team’s name, popular suggestions included Wranglers and Express, however the ownership group decided to select the most popular name, the Mavericks.

    In their first season in the NBA the Mavericks secured one of their 15 victories in their debut game, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 103-92. The highlight of a lacklustre inaugural season. After brief stints at the Lakers, Pacers, Anchorage Northern Knights (EBA) and the Jazz, the Mavericks signed future franchise legend Brad Davis in December of 1980. 

    Davis started the final 26 games of the Mavs debut season and ended up leading the team in assists. After finishing the 1980-81 season with a 15-67 record, the Mavericks took to the 1981 NBA draft to bolster their roster. With three pick in the first round, Dallas selected Mark Aguirre (Pick #1), Rolando Blackman (Pick #9) and Jay Vincent (Pick #24). 

    The three young stars joined Brad Davis, and improved the Mavericks to a 28-54 record in the franchises second season and a 38-44 record in the third, before finally claiming a winning record and a playoff berth off the back of a 43-39 record in 1983-84. 

    In the franchise’s breakout season Blackman and Vincent both averaged more than 17 points per game, Davis chipped in with 7.2 assists per game, and Mark Aguirre became the first Maverick to be selected in an All Star game, averaging 24.4 points per game.

    After winning their first every playoff series, Dallas were eventually knocked out in the second round, losing 4-1 to the star studded Lakers. Throughout the mid 1980’s Dallas would add Derek Harper (1983), Sam Perkins (1984), James Donaldson (1985) and Roy Tarply (1986)  to their roster as the Mavericks continued to be a serious contender in the Western Conference.

    In the 1986-87 season Dallas would record their first even 50+ win season, claiming 55 victories. The Mavs backed it up the following year recording 53 wins on the way to their deepest ever playoff campaign. 

    Aguirre led the team in scoring for the sixth consecutive season, while Tarply was awarded the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award as the Mavs cruised through to the Western Conference Finals.

    In a seven game series against the reigning champion Lakers, Dallas were defeated as Magic Johnson and the Lakers went on to win their second consecutive championship. The 1990’s were certainly the bleakest era in Mavericks history, not a single winning season through the entire decade, as franchise legends were traded in an attempt to rejuvenate the roster.

    The 1992-92 season was a real low point, with the Mavericks only claiming 11 victories from their 82 regular season games. As the results of disappointing results on the court, Dallas made some notable selections with their high draft picks in the 90’s. 

    The Mavericks selected 1995 Co-Rookie of the year Jason Kidd with the second pick in the 1994 NBA draft, before selecting the greatest Maverick of all time with the ninth pick in the 1998 NBA draft, Dirk Nowitski.

    With his rookie season disturbed by the 1998-99 NBA lockout, Dirk began to take over the offense in his second season, averaging 17.5 points and helping the Mavericks secure their first 40 win season in 10 years. Dallas were winners once again in the 2000’s, posting 10 consecutive 50+ win seasons, including a trip to the NBA finals in 2006. 

    Unfortunately, the Mavericks found themselves on the wrong side of one of the biggest upsets in Finals history. Losing four consecutive games after winning the first two games of the series, losing to the Miami Heat in six games. 

    In the wake of their devastating Finals defeat Nowitski became the first Maverick to win the NBA MVP award. Averaging 24.6 points, 8.9 rebounds with shooting percentages of 50.2% from the field, 41.6% from three and 90.4% from the free throw line, leading Dallas to a franchise record 67 win season.

    With Dirk continuing to play at an All-NBA level, Dallas continued their decade of regular season dominance. However, playoff success continued to elude them. Rick Carlisle took over the head coaching position in 2008 and began to surround Nowitski with veteran role players.

    With 2008-09 Sixth Man of the Year, Jason Terry still under contract as well as the return of Jason Kidd in 2008 and signing of Shawn Marrion in 2009 the Mavericks were poised for another title run. Dallas added Tyson Chandler and Caron Butler prior to the 2010-11 season, as the pair helped the Mavericks post a 57 win season and progress to the 2011 NBA Finals. 

    Coming up against the Miami Heat’s ‘Big Three’, Dallas entered the series as underdogs, and exited it as champions, defeating the Heat in six games. Claiming their first ever NBA championship, with Dirk Nowitski taking out the Finals MVP. 

    Dirk retired following the 2018-19 season, finishing his 21 year playing career with Dallas as an MVP, champion, the league’s sixth highest scorer of all time and a legend of both the Mavericks and the NBA. With Rick Carlisle still in the head coaching position, the Mavericks acquired Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA draft. 

    Doncic was a Euroleague champion and MVP prior to entering the NBA, and brought that level of professionalism into his rookie season. Averaging 21.2 points, 6 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game and taking out the 2018 Rookie of the Year award. 

    A versatile roster headlined by Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic and former New York Knick Kristaps Porzingis led the 2019-20 Mavericks to the 7th seed in the Western Conference, but they unfortunately lost to the Clippers in the opening round. 

    Porzingis got injured in that series and it kept him out of the first half of the 2020-21 season. Combine that with the fact that a COVID-19 outbreak decimated the Mavericks’ roster for a couple of weeks and Dallas has some fair excuses for their finishing position.

    In saying that, the ended up fifth in the West, facing a familiar foe in the opening round, the Clippers. Luka Doncic was absolutely unstoppable in the series, getting the Mavs to a Game Seven but unfortunately they were no match, leaving questions for the help that Doncic has and whether changes will be made in the offseason.

    That started almost straight away with Rick Carlisle and the franchise deciding to part ways. On the hunt for a new head coach, Dallas reunited with one of their favorite sons, Jason Kidd, who had been assistant at the Lakers for the last two seasons.

    During the 2021-22 season the Mavericks were in the middle of the road for the majority of the year. They ended up finishing the season with a record of 52-30.

    Expert 2022-23 Picks & Preview on Dallas Mavericks

    If you are a fan of the Dallas Mavericks, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2022-23 season. Do the Dallas Mavericks have the star power to make it all the way to the playoffs and win The Finals in 2023?

    Have a read on below at SportsTips expert picks & preview on the Dallas Mavericks:

    Front Office

    Jason Kidd is the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, and this upcoming 2022-23 National Basketball Association season will be his second season in charge of the franchise. He has been coaching in the league for seven years overall and over the course of his coaching career he has made the playoffs four times. His overall record in the regular season currently sits at 235-220. While his overall playoff record is currently sitting at 18-24. He is one of the best point guards of all time and had a lengthy playing career before moving into coaching. 

    Nico Harrison is the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks and he has held that position within the franchise since 2021. This upcoming 2022-23 National Basketball Association season will be his first season as the decision maker for the franchise. He is a former longtime executive with Nike, and a former college and professional basketball player as well. 

    Key Players

    Luka Doncic is the best player on this team’s roster and he is sure to make a huge impact during the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. This upcoming season will be his fifth season in the National Basketball Association. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he averaged around 28 and a half points per game. He set up his teammates as well as he averaged around nine assists per game. He also managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around nine rebounds per game. He is one of the top five players in the game today and can score points in a hurry.

    The second key player on this roster is Christian Wood and this upcoming season will be his eighth season in the National Basketball Association, he has bounced all around the league and has played for seven different teams. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he averaged around 18 points per game. He set up his teammates as well as he averaged around two and a half assists per game. He also managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around 10 rebounds per game. He is a solid rebounder and can nearly promise you a double-double on a nightly basis. 

    Breakout Player

    Marcus Bingham will be the breakout player on this team’s roster and he is sure to make a huge impact during the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. He went undrafted in the 2022 National Basketball Association Draft. This upcoming season will be his first season in the National Basketball Association after attending Michigan State for four years. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he averaged around 10 points per game in his final season in college. 

    He set up his teammates as well as he averaged around one assist per game. He also managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around six and a half rebounds per game. He put in some work on the defensive end of the court as well, averaging around one steal per game and one block per game.

    Dallas Mavericks Betting & Odds Preview 2022-23

    The Dallas Mavericks campaign during the 2021-22 National Basketball Association season went about as you would’ve expected. They finished the year with a record of 52-30 and in second place of the Southwest Division.  

    There is a lot of optimism surrounding the franchise heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. If they want to improve or keep up their current level of play they will certainly need a ton of production from their stars over the course of the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. The most important thing in any season is how a team starts out of the gate, and then how they look when the all-star break approaches. 

    In the National Basketball Association, a lot can change over a single off-season. It will be interesting to see how their offseason moves translate onto the basketball court over the course of the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. Based on their odds to win some hardware headed into the season it is clear how the oddsmakers in Las Vegas feel about them heading into the year. 

    Their odds to bring home the Southwest Division championship this season currently sit at +140 heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season, which puts them second in the Southwest Division out of five teams. 

    While their odds to win the Western Conference currently sit at +1100 heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season, which puts them seventh in the Western Conference out of 15 teams. Their overall odds to bring home the championship are currently sitting at +2500 heading into the 2022-23 season, as they rank 12th out of all 30 teams in the National Basketball Association.

    Dallas Mavericks FAQs

    Still got some burning questions about the Dallas Mavericks? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Dallas Mavericks play?

    The Dallas Mavericks play their home games at the American Airlines Center

    Who owns the Dallas Mavericks?

    Mark Cuban has been the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks since 2000.

    When did the Dallas Mavericks move to Dallas?

    The Mavericks were founded in Dallas in 1980. 

    Have the Dallas Mavericks won an NBA Championship?

    The Dallas Mavericks have won one NBA championship in 2011.

    Who is the Dallas Mavericks coach?

    Jason Kidd is the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Kidd, who won a Championship with Dallas as a player in 2011, was hired in the 2021 offseason. 

    Do the Dallas Mavericks play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Dallas Mavericks are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about the upcoming Dallas Mavericks! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Dallas Mavericks record?

    The Dallas Mavericks had a 52-30 record for the 2021-22 NBA season. 

    Did the Dallas Mavericks win last night?

    Fans of the Dallas Mavericks are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much is the Dallas Mavericks worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Dallas Mavericks are worth $2.7 billion.

    Who do the Dallas Mavericks play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the NBA, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Dallas Mavericks play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Dallas Mavericks?

    You can catch the Dallas Mavericks in action through NBA TV, NBA League Pass, or on TV such as ESPN, Fox Sports Southeast.

    Will the Dallas Mavericks make the playoffs this year?

    The Dallas Mavericks made the playoffs in the 2021-22 season after finishing fourth in the West with a 52-30 record. They were eliminated in five games in the second round by the Warriors.  

    When do the Dallas Mavericks play?

    Dallas Mavericks fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips we list all the information you need like the tip off time, location of the game and the all important NBA odds.

    Where did the Dallas Mavericks finish the season?

    The Dallas Mavericks finished the 2021-22 NBA season with the fourth best record in the Western Conference. 

    How many games did the Dallas Mavericks win?

    The Dallas Mavericks won 52 games during the 2021-22 NBA season.

    What are the NBA expert picks for the Dallas Mavericks?

    The NBA expert picks for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022-23 season is yet to be determined, but make sure you check our page regularly as we crunch all the numbers and stats to get awesome expert NBA picks for our readers.