Dorothy Gentry

Dallas

Journalist at NABJ Chicago

John 3:30 Believer. Journalist. Educator. @NABJSports/ @ProHoopsWriters @AWSM_SportMedia/ @USBWA

Articles

Mavs Close the Doors on Season of Turmoil

3 weeks ago | garlandjournal.com | Dorothy Gentry

By Dorothy J. GentrySports EditorTexas Metro NewsThe Dallas Mavericks closed the doors on its tumultuous 24-25 season Friday night with a 120-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The So-Fi play-in game determined the eighth and final playoff berth in the NBA’s Western Conference. Instead of preparing for the postseason, less than a year after a trip to the NBA Finals, the team missed the playoffs and headed into the offseason a mere shell of who and what they were at the start.
GM Nico Harrison Talks Fans, Luka Trade, Mavs Future

3 weeks ago | garlandjournal.com | Dorothy Gentry

By Dorothy J. Gentry:Mavs GM Nico Harrison admitted during a Monday afternoon press conference that he didn’t realize the extent of the love Mavs fans had for Luka Dončić. “I knew Luka was important to the fan base,” Harrison said when asked his reaction to the anger and outrage that followed the surprising trade that sent the beloved Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
Paige Bueckers Is the Dawn of a New Day For the Wings

4 weeks ago | dmagazine.com | Dorothy Gentry |Mike Piellucci

Special and unselfish are two words that have repeatedly been used to describe Paige Bueckers. And just how special and unselfish she is will be on display in one month as the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft takes the court as a member of the Dallas Wings. “Paige Bueckers is special,” new Wings coach Chris Koclanes said after the historic selection was made on Monday night. “She’s unselfish.
Mavs Introduce New Roster Additions: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, Caleb Martin

Feb 9, 2025 | texasmetronews.com | Dorothy Gentry

By: Dorothy J. GentrySports EditorPhotos: Dorothy J. Gentry“The vibes are high and the energy is great,” said new Mavericks big man Anthony Davis during a press conference to introduce him, Caleb Martin and Max Christie to the Dallas Mavericks. The press conference came a week after the Mavs made the surprise move of trading star and face-of-the-franchise Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis, Christie and a first-round pick from the Lakers. Fans are still reeling from the stunning trade.
Anthony Davis, Max Christie Have Strong Debut in Mavs Win over Rockets

Feb 9, 2025 | texasmetronews.com | Dorothy Gentry |Charles “City” Gbadebo

Fans protest Luka’s trade before gameBy Dorothy J. GentryPhotos: Dorothy J. Gentry and Charles “City” GbadeboAnthony Davis made himself right at home Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd at American Airlines Center. In his first game as a Dallas Maverick since being traded to the team last week, Davis came out on fire – dropping six points, four rebounds, three assists and one block in less than five minutes against the visiting Houston Rockets.
“I thought I’d spend my career here…” Luka Says Goodbye to Dallas

Feb 3, 2025 | garlandjournal.com | Dorothy Gentry

By Dorothy J. GentrySports EditorReality set in throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on Sunday; the day after the Dallas Mavericks made arguably the biggest and most shocking trade in NBA history. Luka Doncic, it’s star and face-of-the-franchise since 2018, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers literally overnight on Saturday night.
Mavs Shock The World, NBA With Trade of Star Luka Dončić

Feb 2, 2025 | garlandjournal.com | Dorothy Gentry

By Dorothy J. GentrySports EditorThere are no words. The Dallas Mavericks shook the entire sports world late Saturday night with the shocking trade of star and face-of-the-franchise Luka Dončić. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the unbelievable news around 11 p.m. Saturday night that set off a firestorm on social media with everyone thinking his Twitter account had been hackedIt had not.
Mavs Lose Finals Rematch Against Boston, and Another Player to Injury

Jan 30, 2025 | garlandjournal.com | Dorothy Gentry

By Dorothy J. GentrySports EditorPhotos: Charles “City” GbadeboSaturday was the first meeting between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics since Boston beat them in five games in last season’s NBA Finals. Despite getting off to a good start, the Celtics – and their 20 3-pointers – proved too much to handle for the Mavs at home at the American Airlines Center. The Mavs lost both the game -122-107 – and another player to injury in a season that has been beset by the injury bug.
Duncanville High School Quarterback Named National Gatorade Football Player of the Year

Dec 22, 2024 | texasmetronews.com | Dorothy Gentry

Keelon Russell, the recently named 2024-25 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year, enjoyed a night out at the Dallas Mavericks game versus the L.A. Clippers. Gatorade Player of the Year is the top honor in high school sports, celebrating the nation's best high school athletes for their success on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
Curt Miller Wants to Help the Wings Soar Again

Dec 11, 2024 | dmagazine.com | Dorothy Gentry |Mike Piellucci

Curt Miller has experienced the highs of the WNBA on and off the court. There’s General Manager Curt Miller, who won the 2017 WNBA Executive of the Year with the Connecticut Sun. Then there’s Coach Curt Miller, Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2021, also with the Sun. All told, he spent seven years as both the coach and GM of the Sun, making six consecutive WNBA playoff appearances and two trips to the WNBA Finals, in 2019 and 2022.