MLK Day 2024: NBA honoring the holiday with slate of games, events

The NBA is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of games, a tradition dating back nearly 40 years.

Irving scores 44, Hardaway Jr. 32 as Luka-less Mavericks beat Knicks 128-124

Kyrie Irving scored 44 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 32 in his fifth start of the season and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks, playing without superstar Luka Doncic and two other starters, held off a late charge from the New York Knicks to win 128-124 on Thursday night.

Kyrie Irving scores 24 with Luka Doncic out, Mavs finish sweep of Blazers with 139-103 win

Kyrie Irving scored 24 points with fellow All-Star Luka Doncic sidelined by a sore ankle, and the Dallas Mavericks swept a two-game home set against Portland by beating the Trail Blazers 139-103.

Doncic scores 41 and Irving adds 29 as Mavs blow out Trail Blazers 126-97

Luka Doncic scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 29 in his second game back from a heel injury and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Portland Trail Blazers 126-97 on Wednesday night.

Kyrie Irving rep denies Mavericks star complained about 'I’m a Jew and I’m proud' signs

Kyrie Irving’s representative denied allegations Wednesday that the Dallas Mavericks star told security at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City to tell four rabbis sitting courtside to put down their "I’m a Jew and I’m proud" signs.

Clarkson posts the 1st Utah triple-double since 2008, helps Jazz beat Mavericks 127-90

Jordan Clarkson came off the bench to post the first regular-season triple-double by a Utah player since 2008, leading the Jazz to a 127-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Luka Doncic returns to score 39 points in Mavericks' 132-122 victory over Warriors

Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 39 points in the second half in his return to the lineup and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 132-122.

Anthony Edwards scores season-high 44, leads Timberwolves past Doncic-less Mavericks 118-110

Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points and Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 118-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

LeVert scores 29 points, hits go-ahead 3 as Cavs rally in 4th to beat Mavs 113-110

Caris LeVert scored 29 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 20 points down in the first half for a 113-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks sale approved by NBA Board of Governors

The Dallas Mavericks' sale to Las Vegas casino magnate Miriam Adelson and her family has been approved by the NBA Board of Governors.

Doncic scores 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for career, Mavericks beat Suns 128-114

Luka Doncic scored 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for his career and had 14 assists, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-114 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Rockets beat Luka-less Mavericks 122-96

The Houston Rockets took advantage of the absence of injured Dallas stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to rout the Mavericks 122-96.