Tim Cato is a Staff Writer at The Athletic. He covers topics related to the Dallas Mavericks, NBA, and basketball, with a particular focus on sports figures like Luka Dončić. Tim's work has been featured in The New York Times, The News Tribune, BVM Sports, WEST HAWAII PARKS AND ATHLETIC CORPORATION, The Spokesman-Review, and THE HILO RICE MILL COMPANY, LTD.
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Tim Cato's coverage heavily revolves around basketball, particularly the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks. He often cites data and covers evolving stories related to players, teams, and events in the sport. As such, he would likely be receptive to pitches that offer unique insights into player performances backed by relevant statistics or insider perspectives on team strategies.
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By: Tim Cato
Dallas' problem-solving has carried it to the NBA Finals. But in two games against the Celtics, nothing is working.
By: Tim Cato
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Maxi Kleber (42) in the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals Sunday at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. (David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports)Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals Sunday at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. (Peter Casey/USA TODAY Sports)
By: Tim Cato
The Mavs, and their fans, may already be looking to the future now that they are down 0-3. The good news is that the future looks bright.
Dallas played up to its potential in Game 4, sparking questions of what if and what could have been.
By: Tim Cato
BOSTON — Luka Doncic said his final words about this Dallas Mavericks season, now concluded, before the Boston Celtics had even lifted their championship trophy to the sky.
By: Tim Cato
After Friday's trade of Tim Hardaway Jr., Dallas is in much better position to bring back Derrick Jones Jr., should he want to return.
By: Shams Charania, Anthony Slater, Tim Cato, Jovan Buha, Lukas Weese
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game on Apr. 16 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Thompson agreed to a three-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday worth $50 million. (Cary Edmondson/USA TODAY)
By: Tim Cato
Dallas has long struck out in its quest to sign free agents. But Klay Thompson is different — and so is this franchise.
Luka Dončić creates more 3s than any other player. Dallas couldn't make any of them in the NBA Finals. Now, enter Klay Thompson.
By: Tim Cato
What a difference a year makes. The Mavericks fan base has gone from apprehensive to confident after last season's Finals run.
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