LUKA DONCIC NEWS

Luka Doncic learning it takes years to win it all, just like Jordan and LeBron did NBA titles rarely get won by superstars early in their careers. Luka Doncic has to wait his turn

JUNE 19 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Kyrie Irving eager to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston

Despite losing in the NBA Finals to the Celtics, Mavs guard Kyrie Irving sounded as if Dallas could be his basketball home well beyond 2025.

JUNE 18

Leads all scorers in Finals series Doncic ended Monday's 106-88 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with 28 points (12-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 43 minute...

Impact Despite losing the series 4-1, Doncic was spectacular for the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. The five-time All-Star dealt with a litany of injuries throughout the playoffs, including a thoracic contusion, a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness, while still leading all players in scoring in the Finals. Across five NBA Finals games, Doncic averaged 29.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.6 steals while shooting 47.2 percent from the field. The 25-year-old did struggle from deep, shooting only 24.4 percent per game, as well as being seen as a defensive liability at times. However, Doncic and the Mavericks will look to build off their strong season and run it back next year, as he now has NBA Finals experience under his belt.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: It takes time to win, and that's a lesson Luka Doncic is learning

Michael Jordan needed seven seasons to win his first title

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A postseason like almost none other for Luka Doncic, even without a title

Luka Doncic’s first trip to the NBA Finals didn’t result in his first championship

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doncic and Irving can't deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship

Dallas needed Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be at their best in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks

Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to claim the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los...

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Celtics win record-setting 18th NBA title with 106-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

The Celtics won their first title since 2008 on Monday, marking Boston's history-making 18th championship.

JUNE 18

Mavericks eliminated from playoffs: Dallas faces one big question to keep Luka Doncic happy after Finals run | Sporting News Canada The choices that the Mavericks make will be centered more around the supporting cast, which needs upgrades.

JUNE 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gets green light for Game 5 Doncic (thoracic contusion) is available for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.

Impact Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion, but he has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Monday's Game 5. The All-Star will lead the Mavericks into Boston, looking to cut the series deficit to 3-2 and comeback from down 3-0, something that has never been done in NBA Finals history. Doncic has been solid throughout the series, averaging 29.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.5 steals across 37.8 minutes while shooting 47.0 percent from the field.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light for Game 5 Doncic (thoracic contusion) is available for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.

Impact Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion, but he has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Monday's Game 5. The All-Star will lead the Mavericks into Boston as Dallas looks to cut the series deficit to 3-2 and come back from down 3-0, a feat that has never been accomplished in NBA Finals history. Doncic has been solid throughout the series, averaging 29.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.5 steals across 37.8 minutes while shooting 47.0 percent from the field.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Probable ahead of Game 5 Doncic (thoracic contusion) is listed as probable for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.

Impact Doncic has been a mainstay on the injury report and with the Mavericks' Finals hopes in jeopardy, his status seems to be nothing more than precautionary. Through four NBA Finals games, the All-Star is averaging 29.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.5 steals across 37.8 minutes. Doncic has struggled from deep, shooting just 25.0 percent from three; however, he is still shooting 47.0 percent from the field this series.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Lively leaving an impression as Mavericks try to stay alive in NBA Finals

Rookie Dereck Lively II is leaving an impression on the global basketball stage as the Dallas Mavericks try to stay alive in the NBA Finals

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum and the Celtics look to clinch NBA Finals against Dallas

The Boston Celtics look to clinch the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks in game five

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title

The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season

JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luka Doncic inching back into NBA Finals MVP race The Mavericks' lopsided rout of the Celtics shook up the Bill Russell trophy race a little.

JUNE 15 • MASSLIVE.COM

Perspective | Critics pounced on Luka Doncic. He responded with greatness. After a magnificent Game 4, there’s no need anymore to wonder whether Luka Doncic can stand the heat.

JUNE 15 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Kyrie Irving explains why Luka Doncic needed 'tough love' The elder Mavericks guard said the younger one needed to learn from his mistake in Game 3.

JUNE 15 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kyrie Irving ends his personal Celtics skid, so now the Mavs will try to win in Boston in NBA Finals

Kyrie Irving’s personal 13-game losing streak against the Celtics is over

JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 29 despite shooting woes Doncic accumulated 29 points (12-26 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 122-84 win over Boston in Game 4 of the NBA F...

Impact Doncic had another rough showing from a shooting perspective, needing 26 shots to score 29 points and missing all eight of his three-point attempts, but he still led Dallas in scoring as the Mavericks kept themselves alive for at least one more game. Doncic has surpassed the 25-point mark in 11 consecutive games during the current playoff run and is expected to play a prominent role for the Mavericks in Game 5 of the series Monday, as he'll probably have to lead the team again if they want to pull the upset at TD Garden.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Finals: Luka Doncic, Mavericks dominate Celtics to force Game 5 Dallas Mavericks defenders were a roaming wolf pack, showing teeth and fiercely defending their basket to dominate the Boston Celtics on Fri...

JUNE 15 • KANSASCITY.COM