Lorenzo Almanza

Lorenzo Almanza

Lorenzo Almanza is a contributing writer for the Smoking Cuban where he has been covering the Dallas Mavericks since their infamous playoff run during the 2023-24 season. He currently holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Texas State University and has used his platform to expand sports coverage to various audiences. His previous work has been featured on big networks such as Sports Illustrated and USA Today. He also writes for a Latino magazine, as he transcribes/writes features about famous and successful Latinos. Lorenzo is a reporter for the Irving Rambler, where he does coverage for the Northwest side of Dallas. In his spare time, he loves playing NBA 2K, teaching, and spending quality time with his wife and cat.

Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg

Mavericks fans must be patient with Cooper Flagg's hidden flaw

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic

NBA forces Mavericks into emotional dance with the devil no one is ready for

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis

Mavericks will instantly regret the Anthony Davis blockbuster trade

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd

Jason Kidd's undeniable habit could doom Mavericks youngsters' crucial rise

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg

ESPN is already predicting Mavericks to pull a Luka Doncic with Cooper Flagg

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Naji Marshall

Mavericks quietly unlocked a Sixth Man of the Year sleeper — and nobody's noticed

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson

Mavericks must make controversial Klay Thompson move to boost Cooper Flagg era

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Jaden Hardy

Mavericks youngster claps back at trade noise with loud offseason statement

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Houston Rockets v Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic sends Mavericks a brutal message — and Anthony Davis is on the clock

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Nico Harrison

Mavericks now have the ideal free agent to sign if looming trades reshape the roster

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Naji Marshall

Mavericks' title hopes are already haunted by a fatal flaw they can't control

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis

Mavericks' rumored offseason delusion is setting fans up for heartbreak again

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg's arrival could end forgotten Mavericks wing's career before it starts

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic-Mavericks reunion suddenly possible after latest NBA bombshell

Lorenzo Almanza
|
Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson will soon bring Mavericks a level of fame they haven't seen in years

Lorenzo Almanza
|
2025 NBA Summer League - Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks

Cooper Flagg's glaring question mark threatens to shatter Mavericks' master plan

Lorenzo Almanza
|