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The Dallas Mavericks own the No. 1 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and expectations are that Cooper Flagg will be the selection. Leading up to the moment of the draft kicking off, Flagg received a special honor in his home state of Maine. Reports indicate that the Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving made headlines on Tuesday, declining his player option and signing a three-year, $119 million extension. The deal not only locks in the Mavericks’ star long-term, but it could also pave the way for the team to make a run at free agent point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to Marc […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving agreed to a three-year extension with hopes of helping a franchise with championship aspirations reach its ultimate goal. After a devastating ACL injury ended his season, Irving’s three-year, $119 million deal gives the Mavericks options too add a starter during free agency, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. However, had Irving not […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ new three-year, $119 million contract for Kyrie Irving drew criticism from Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, who called the deal a “lowball.” On ESPN’s First Take, Smith said, “I think Kyrie Irving got low-balled. I think he deserved more… it has me looking at ownership because I’m saying, ‘Okay, if this were […]

On Wednesday morning’s broadcast of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith publicly called on longtime Dallas Mavericks player development coach God Shammgod to leave the franchise and join the Orlando Magic under head coach Jamahl Mosley. “I also saw some reports about Orlando being interested in God Shammgod Wells. He is an assistant coach on […]

On Tuesday, it was reported that the Dallas Mavericks have come to terms with Kyrie Irving on a contract extension, with Irving declining his $43 million player option for next season to sign a three-year, $119 million deal. While this is shrewd business, provided, of course, that Irving returns to full strength after tearing his […]

The last few months of the 2024-25 season could not have been a bigger disaster for the Dallas Mavericks if they tried. In addition to all the fan vitriol they were on the receiving end of in the aftermath of their controversial decision to trade away Luka Doncic, they ended up losing Anthony Davis to […]

Just one day after agreeing to a contract extension with Daniel Gafford, the Dallas Mavericks made their second major move of the offseason in agreeing to a new contract with star point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving opted out of his contract and signed a new deal worth $119 million over the next three seasons. Following […]

Kyrie Irving has reportedly declined his contract option but plans to sign a new three-year, $119 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. “BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million contract with the franchise, sources […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are hosting the Atlanta Dream in Arlington on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2025 NBA Draft in New York. As fans know, the Wings selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unless the Mavs shock the NBA […]

It has been a whirlwind of a past few months for the Dallas Mavericks. They made one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move sent shockwaves throughout the league, but their fortunes immediately changed once again after they shocked the world and won the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hot in the rumor mill, as the front office aims to improve the roster around LeBron James and Luka Doncic. There is plenty of speculation that L.A. plans to find an upgrade at center, but the roster still needs help in other key areas as well. For that reason, it […]

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer is excited about the possibility of Cooper Flagg playing for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks have the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Flagg is likely getting selected. “To me, it’s a dream spot,” Scheyer said of the Mavericks, per ESPN. “I really feel that way.” Flagg […]

With Cooper Flagg likely going to the Dallas Mavericks with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, with the first round starting on Wednesday, the latest report details how the people around the prospect feel about the organization. As the Mavericks are already planning on building around Flagg, there’s no doubt that the franchise […]

The Dallas Mavericks dug deep in their pockets and made a considerable splash by signing big man Daniel Gafford to a three-year veteran extension contract worth $54.3 million. It was initially reported that Gafford’s extension was priced at $60 million, but as noted by cap expert Yossi Gozlan, the Mavs ensured that the former Arkansas […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move on Monday before the NBA Draft after agreeing to a contract extension with center Daniel Gafford. It maintains the team’s front-court presence while the front office continues focusing on the upcoming draft. Gafford, who is 26 years old, is signing a three-year contract extension with the Mavericks and […]

With the Dallas Mavericks likely taking Cooper Flagg with the team’s first overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the franchise has plans to further add around him and help him develop. As rumors will surround the Mavericks in deciding who can be the player they want, the latest reporting suggests that Chris Paul could […]

With former Duke men’s basketball player Cooper Flagg a virtual lock to go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the storied Blue Devils program is about to add to its illustrious history. Once it’s made official on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, Flagg will become the fifth No. 1 pick […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a chance to make history during this season’s NBA draft, and their first overall pick will be at the forefront of this possibility. A recent ESPN draft breakdown provided insight into the matter. “Assuming they make the pick, the Mavericks will become the fourth team in the modern draft era […]

The 2024-25 season for the Dallas Mavericks was a forgettable one for obvious reasons, but hope springs eternal among the fanbase as the team secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With Cooper Flagg all but certain to be selected No. 1, Mavericks star Kyrie Irving had a message for fans […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks will have an intriguing offseason as the star guard has a contract decision to make. Irving boasts a player option for the 2025-26 season. If he accepts, he will earn up to $44 million in the final year of his contract. If he declines, he will become an unrestricted […]

A key Dallas Mavericks center is staying with the team for at least one more season. Dwight Powell, who has been on the Mavs longer than any other player on the current roster, reportedly exercised his $4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. “The Mavericks’ Dwight Powell is activating […]

The New York Knicks’ head coaching search goes on. The team reportedly had interviews scheduled for this week with former NBA head coaches Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown. They’re also still in pursuit of Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. What’s the latest in their process of finding a coach? The Knicks’ front office, led […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Barring a surprising last-second trade, Flagg will likely end up in Dallas to begin his NBA career. Despite talks of what the future may hold in Dallas, Flagg is staying focused on the present moment, something he explained in […]

As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, the Dallas Mavericks’ attraction to Cooper Flagg only continues to grow. If the team’s direction with the No. 1 overall pick was not already set in stone, Flagg’s pre-draft workout sealed the deal. Roughly one week ahead of the draft, the Mavericks flew Flagg out to Dallas for an […]

With the NBA Draft approaching, it looks like the Dallas Mavericks are seriously honing in on Cooper Flagg, who has been the consensus No. 1 pick for some time. Ever since the Mavericks won the lottery, all signs have not just pointed to the Mavericks keeping the pick, but also drafting Flagg. That became more […]

Ever since the Boston Celtics fell to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, trade rumors have circulated around this team. A major reason is because of the brutal injury to superstar Jayson Tatum. Tatum is set to miss a majority, if not the entire 2025-26 season, as he […]

In a long and winding search for their new head coach, the New York Knicks have been consistently linked with Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd. New York previously fired Tom Thibodeau despite reaching what was their first Conference Finals in 25 years. Despite reaching the playoffs four times out of five, the front office decided to […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and are expected to select Cooper Flagg out of Duke with the first overall pick. During an appearance on Bill Simmons’ podcast, Flagg’s former Duke teammate, Kon Knueppel, discussed Flagg’s potential fit alongside Anthony Davis. “It will be weird, I don’t know who’s going to guard, […]

As the NBA Finals near a possible conclusion with Game 6 set for Thursday night, ESPN’s Zach Kram proposed a bold four-team trade that would send two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to the Los Angeles Lakers. The hypothetical deal, designed to reshape the competitive landscape, […]

The 2025 NBA draft is still eight days away, but Cooper Flagg is already in Dallas for his scheduled pre-draft visit. The Duke graduate is expected to be picked by the Dallas Mavericks after Nico Harrison’s team won the draft lottery despite only having a 1.8% chance of securing the number one pick. Dallas had […]

Despite being on the New York Knicks’ radar, head coach Jason Kidd knows he will remain with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2025-26 NBA campaign. He cannot say the same about his staff, however. Multiple teams are taking a hard look at the Mavs’ bench this offseason, threatening to bring about more change in a […]

Tracy McGrady didn’t mean it as a jab, but Kyrie Irving made sure to address it with poise and precision. After McGrady said Jamaal Tinsley had better handles than Kyrie, the Mavericks guard calmly responded on a livestream, turning the comment into a chance to honor the past and remind everyone who’s still setting the […]

This week, some of the absolute best high school basketball players in the country came together for the annual Top 100 Camp put on by the NBA’s Players Association. The camp gives young players the opportunity to compete against one another under the tutelage of current and former NBA players. One of the main headliners […]

On Friday, the Dallas Mavericks announced that a 2025 NBA Draft Party will be held at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, June 25. Paige Bueckers is expected to be among the guests in attendance at the party, the Mavs announced. Bueckers, who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in 2025, will watch […]

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley has been mentioned in NBA head coaching rumors during the offseason. For now, it does seem as if he will spend the 2025-26 season with Dallas as an assistant coach once again, however. With that being said, the former NBA player is making a coaching move this offseason. On […]

By all measures, former NBA player Tracy McGrady was one of the NBA’s most significant “what ifs.” He was a player with tremendous talent but found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.  However, that doesn’t mean that “T Mac” doesn’t know talent when he sees it. He was bold enough to bring […]

The Dallas Mavericks should be heaving a sigh of relief, after it was announced that they won the NBA Draft Lottery for the first time in league history. After engaging in a controversial trade that saw them ship away franchise star Luka Doncic, Dallas can make its first step towards redemption by using the top […]

With Cooper Flagg due to be the top overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Baron Davis has an interesting player comparison for the reigning National College Player of the Year. The 18-year-old phenom made a tremendous impact during his first and lone collegiate season with the Duke Blue Devils. The 6-foot-9 forward showed his […]