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Kristaps Porzingis' time in New York started the same way this chapter of his professional career closed: with drowning boos from a disapproving crowd. Little does he know that the boo fest — which began during the national anthem, matured into “K-P sucks!” and evolved into other insults that would make the most ornery New Yorker blush — isn't nearly as bad as things would be if Porzingis remained a Knick. Clearly, that “Once A Knick” slogan didn't apply to the current Dallas Maverick in the eyes of fans who felt the sting of rejection once it was revealed Porzingis — disgruntled with the direction of the franchise — wanted out while rehabbing his debilitating ACL injury. Continue to Article

November 15, 2019 2:13:am EST

The last time Kristaps Porzingis laced up his sneakers in Madison Square Garden, he represented the New York Knicks' best hope for the future. More than a season later, Porzingis made his first appearance at MSG as a member of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Knicks fans lustily booed the Mavericks big man during pregame introductions. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 8:42:pm EST

An exec for the Dallas Mavericks basketball team says uptake on Bitcoin payments is slow – but he expects more fans to take interest in the future. The team was the second NBA franchise to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment for tickets and merchandise. Mavericks Chief Technology Officer David Herr said it is an option for those who want to use it while also allowing the business to prepare for more wide-scale adoption. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 2:00:pm EST

There are few things that are worse than getting poked in the eye by the elongated claws of Kawhi Leonard, but it turns out OG Anunoby is return to the lineup sooner rather than later. Speaking with media before the Toronto Raptors took on the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach Nick Nurse confirmed that while the 22-year-old was close to a return Nov. 13, Anunoby just wasn't quite there and should be available for Saturday night's encounter with the Dallas Mavericks. Sportsnet's Eric Smith was first to report. Continue to Article

November 13, 2019 10:09:pm EST

Between the Golden State Warriors falling apart, a slew of PED suspensions hitting the league, and rookie sensation Zion Williamson still sitting out, things have not exactly gone as advertised. Don't look now but the Dallas Mavericks have the top offense in the loaded Western Conference so far, scoring 112.9 points per 100 possessions. Can the average NBA fan name more than two starters on that team? Continue to Article

November 13, 2019 8:55:pm EST