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.

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Dallas Mavericks: Panning out the 2023-24 starting lineup

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Right vs Wrong, Building the Dallas Mavericks Perfect Offseason

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The Dallas Mavericks accomplished a lot on Draft Day

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Dallas Mavericks: Top-5 options for the Mavs to explore in the NBA Draft

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Dallas Mavericks Free Agency: 3 Roster Burning Questions

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‘Dirk Overrated?’ Where does the Mavericks star rank among big men?

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Dallas Mavericks: 1 Possible trade scenario to solve their issues

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2023 NBA Mock Draft: Where will the Dominoes fall?

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Mavericks new draft odds crucial to team’s future outlook

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Dallas Mavericks must solve these 3 offseason issues

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Dallas Mavericks free agency decisions should NOT hinge on Kyrie Irving

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Dallas Mavericks center woes: Draft, sign, or trade?

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Dallas Mavericks were an accident waiting to happen

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Dallas Mavericks: Why Hitting Rock Bottom Might Be Best

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Dallas Mavericks: April Showers or April Fools? What’s next?

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The Pursuit of Happiness (Dallas Mavericks Edition)

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