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, Nico Harrison

Nico Harrison cryptically admits he has no care for Mavericks' future

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Dallas Mavericks, Ja Morant, Caleb Martin

Grizzlies' unexpected injury update just gifted Mavericks a cakewalk to playoffs

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Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd

Nuggets' shocking firing proves Kidd and Mavericks aren't safe from disaster either

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Dallas Mavericks, Brandon Williams

Latest heartbreaking injury all but ends the Mavericks' playoffs hopes

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Luka Doncic

Mavericks were blatantly backstabbing Luka Doncic months before the trade went down

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Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic's secret weapon is propelling Lakers while slowly killing Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks, Caleb Martin, Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving

Mavericks' playoff dream is doomed by heartbreaking reality they can't escape

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Dallas Mavericks, Jaden Hardy

Mavericks' inevitable summer trade decision keeps getting tougher by the day

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Dallas Mavericks, Max Christie, Jason Kidd

Mavericks are destroying the only true silver lining from the Luka Doncic trade

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Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving

Mavericks rumored to be nearing gigantic Kyrie Irving mistake

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Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis

Kidd's Anthony Davis update fuels growing push for bold Mavericks decision

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Dallas Mavericks, Dante Exum

Mavericks guard's season-ending injury exposes impossible glaring question

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Dallas Mavericks, Max Christie, Jason Kidd

False promise of Luka Doncic trade is still coming back to bite the Mavericks

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Kevin Durant

Suns' Kevin Durant trade demand includes key detail that should send Mavs running

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Dallas Mavericks, Naji Marshall

Mavericks' unexpected breakout guard is their only hope of saving the season

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Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Naji Marshall, Max Christie

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving gamble backfired badly after ignoring every red flag

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