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As Kyrie Irving continues to rest a rehabilitate from injury, the Dallas Mavericks are hoping their All-Star point guard can return to the lineup to push their team over the edge next season. With Anthony Davis eyeing a return as well and the pending debut of Cooper Flagg right around the corner, Mavericks fans have […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate this offseason. At just 23 years old, Hardy has already played three seasons in the league. He would likely draw trade interest if made available. However, the Mavs don’t have to trade him right now. And in all reality, the best decision […]

The Dallas Mavericks announced their 2025 preseason schedule on Wednesday morning. The schedule features a number of intriguing matchups, including contests against the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Dallas will hold its training camp in Vancouver, Canada from September 30-October 4 before beginning preseason games. The Dallas Mavericks announced their preseason schedule #MFFL […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson and NBA legend Larry Bird are two of the best shooters in the history of basketball. One could even argue that they have similar playing styles, although Thompson is a better defender and Bird was a better playmaker during his heyday. But no one can deny that both can shoot […]

No front office has been under more scrutiny than the Dallas Mavericks over the last six months in the wake of their stunning Luka Doncic trade. Dallas lucked into the chance to draft Cooper Flagg number one overall this June, which thankfully they did not overthink, but few are giving the front office credit for […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic’s relationship did not end on the best terms. Dallas shocked the entire sports world — including Doncic — by trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers in early February. The Mavs and Doncic are moving in different directions, but NBA insider Marc Spears believes there are stories that Dallas […]

While Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving recovers from a torn left ACL that ended his season, his team signed a temporary starting replacement in D’Angelo Russell over veteran Chris Paul. Russell agreed to a two-year contract, worth $13 million. After the Mavericks, who were reportedly interested in Paul, inked D’Angelo to a new deal, Chris […]

The Dallas Mavericks could be forgiven for focusing prominently on Cooper Flagg during the NBA Summer League, for obvious reasons. However, the five games gave plenty of other NBA prospects a chance to shine, and Maxwell Lewis took the opportunity with both hands.  The 23-year-old was originally the 40th overall pick of the 2023 NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks have high hopes for the 2025-26 NBA season. Dallas is currently preparing in the offseason as they hope to make a championship run during the upcoming campaign. Mavericks forward Naji Marshall has been active in various events this offseason, most recently participating in a SwinCity League game. He also met with reporters […]

The Dallas Mavericks have recovered as well as one could hope from their disastrous Luka Doncic trade, lucking into the chance to draft Cooper Flagg with the number one pick, which Nico Harrison thankfully did not try to overthink. Still, unless the team wins multiple championships over the coming years, it will be very difficult […]

After signing the $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James’ future remains in balance. The franchise has made clear its intentions to move on from James and build around Luka Doncic, and a trade remains unlikely due to the kind of package the Lakers will demand, something that looks unlikely in […]

Who is Dereck Lively II? Sure, we know he is a 21-year-old Dallas Mavericks center who can finish on alley-oops and protect the basket, but what is his ceiling? Can he add new elements to his game, or will he primarily live in the paint for his entire career? Is Lively a true starting center […]

To say Cooper Flagg will have a lot of eyes on him when the NBA season finally tips off will be a gross understatement. Fans got a fair glimpse at what he brings to the table at the NBA Summer League, and it seems to be absolute two-way carnage. Flagg averaged 20.5 points, five rebounds, […]

Recently, Dallas Mavericks number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg dominated his stint at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, needing only two games of action before the Mavericks decided they’d seen what they needed to see. Flagg has the rare distinction of being a number one pick who will enter a team that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving hopped on his Twitch channel on Tuesday and opened up about different topics, including his controversial stint with the Brooklyn Nets. The team had high hopes after forming the starry trio of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, but in the end, the high-profile experiment did not work. Riddled by […]

Max Christie appears ready to reunite with an old friend in Dallas. The shooting guard shared his excitement about teaming up again with D’Angelo Russell, his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, now that both are part of the revamped Dallas Mavericks roster. Russell signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Mavericks this offseason and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a bright future with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg on the roster. In Summer League, the 18-year-old appeared in two games. He endured a forgettable shooting performance in his first outing before bouncing back with a tremendous game. However, Flagg reportedly wanted to play a third contest, via Keith Smith […]

A few months ago, the Dallas Mavericks were on top of the basketball world. Luka Doncic had just led them to the NBA Finals. He cemented his place as one of the league’s brightest superstars. He gave Mavs fans a taste of hope they hadn’t felt since the Dirk Nowitzki era. However, that joy was […]

Star Dallas Mavericks shooter Klay Thompson continues to live his best life, and the universe cannot do anything about it. Thompson recently made headlines after it was revealed that he is dating rapper Megan Thee Stallion. While the pair may seem like an unlikely one due to their contrasting personality types, plenty of fans of […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one goal in mind: build a new core around Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis, Cooper Flag, and Kyrie Irving while finding complementary pieces to address last year’s collapse. After making a run to the 2024 Western Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, Dallas exited the 2025 playoffs […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had quite the offseason so far, most notably drafting Duke standout Cooper Flagg with the number one overall draft pick they recenty lucked into. The Mavericks are hoping that the core of Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis will be enough to vault them back into contender status in the Western […]

In a new video on social media, Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson reminded everyone why he’s still one of the game’s most lethal three-point shooters. He’s fifth on the NBA’s all-time list for three-pointers made. There’s a reason why LSU women’s basketball guard Flau’jae Johnson wants to train with Thompson this summer. His shooting inspired […]

The consensus is that lauded rookie Cooper Flagg is under less pressure because he landed on a talented Dallas Mavericks squad rather than a rebuilding franchise like the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz or Charlotte Hornets. But is that really true? Although Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving (currently injured) and Klay Thompson all carry Hall of Fame […]

Naji Marshall and the Dallas Mavericks are anticipating an exciting 2025-26 campaign, but he would like to change one thing: his nickname, ‘The Knife.’ After Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s impressive Summer League play, there is added excitement for the upcoming season. However, before it begins, Marshall lets it be known that he’s ready to take […]

LSU women’s basketball guard Flau’jae Johnson shared a message that Dallas Mavericks forward Klay Thompson told her, which made her feel seen ahead of her senior year at LSU. Johnson checked out this year’s NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. While Thompson’s new relationship with Megan Thee Stallion has generated headlines lately, Flau’jae has been […]

Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gave the perfect response on choosing between himself and LeBron James. Dallas’ No. 1 pick is starting his NBA career with massive hype after a terrific year at Duke. Flagg racked up several accolades during his tenure at Durham, including being named National College Player of the Year and leading the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to bounce back in 2025-26 after recently winning the draft lottery and selecting Cooper Flagg, softening the blow from the shocking Luka Doncic trade. A lot of the Mavericks’ potential success rests on the health of their veteran players, including Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Klay Thompson, who joined the […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have found their next franchise cornerstone in Cooper Flagg, and the excitement isn’t limited to the NBA world. On Wednesday night at the NBA Summer League, Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby added his voice to the buzz with a clear endorsement that has Mavs fans talking. Crosby shared […]

The speculation surrounding LeBron James’ future has reached a fever pitch during the 2025 NBA Summer League, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks among the teams reportedly monitoring the situation in hopes of a potential buyout from the Los Angeles Lakers according to Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints. James, now 40 years […]

If LeBron James is traded, the Dallas Mavericks are one of the favorites to acquire him from the Los Angeles Lakers, despite how unpopular the most recent Lakers-Mavericks blockbuster trade was. Unlike when the Mavericks stunningly dealt Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February for Anthony Davis and Max Christie, James will be hyper-aware of […]

Fans of the Dallas Mavericks recently got their first glimpse of number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. While he had a rough shooting night in his first game with the team, Flagg bounced back to the tune of 32 points in the Mavericks’ most recent contest […]

Buzz and speculation regarding a LeBron James trade remain alive and well, as it’s unclear whether or not he’ll remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the final year of his contract. With rumors running rampant, it appears the Dallas Mavericks have emerged as the betting favorite to potentially land the four-time NBA champion. Dallas […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently preparing for the 2025-26 NBA season and are hoping to stay healthy after their previous season was derailed by injuries (among other things). However, recently, the team got some tough news regarding big man Dereck Lively II, who missed a large chunk of last season. “Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively […]

Cooper Flagg is supposed to be the talk of the town in the Dallas Mavericks realm, but Klay Thompson just made a strong case why people should pay more attention to him, albeit for reasons completely unrelated to basketball. The five-time NBA All-Star recently appeared to confirm his relationship with Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee […]

The NBA Summer League is always a hotbed for hype. However, that hype can quickly spiral into overreaction. For the Dallas Mavericks, the 2025 Summer League brought a spotlight on their new franchise cornerstone, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Fans and pundits alike have been quick to read into his flashes of brilliance and […]

There aren’t many people who imagine Las Vegas in the middle of July as a destination location. Between the scorching hot temperatures and dry climate, the city may not seem ideal for a vacation in the summer. Yet, every July for a couple of weeks, Sin City transitions into the ultimate location for NBA fans. […]

After rumors swirled, rapper Megan Thee Stallion added fuel to the fire that she is dating Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson with a recent TikTok. The two were together in a now-deleted six-minute TikTok (via TMZ). Megan Thee Stallion was on Thompson’s lap as she opened gifts. It is important to note that Thompson’s face […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a renewed sense of optimism. After a seismic trade that sent franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and other assets, the Mavericks aimed to recalibrate and contend immediately. With Kyrie Irving returning from injury and promising rookie Cooper Flagg ready to make […]

No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg didn’t get off to the best start in NBA Summer League with the Dallas Mavericks, but he quickly avenged himself. In his second Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs, Flagg carried the Mavericks with 31 points on 10-for-21 shooting, knocking down a trio of 3-pointers in the […]