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After leaving the Boston Celtics in free agency for a new role with the Dallas Mavericks, it was time for Grant Williams to say goodbye to Beantown. The former four-year Celtic posted a heartfelt message to his teammates and the city of Boston on Twitter Saturday night. “I’m beyond grateful to have been a part […]

Matisse Thybulle displayed interest in signing with the Dallas Mavericks before the Portland Trail Blazers matched their offer. However, Marc Stein and Chris Haynes dropped interesting admissions about the situation on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast, via hoopsrumors.com. “On the #thisleague UNCUT podcast, Marc Stein said that ending up in Dallas was something Thybulle had ‘been wanting […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had an aggressive offseason so far as they look to build a championship contender around stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The number one priority for the Mavs was to re-sign Kyrie Irving, and they accomplished that right away. They brought back Dwight Powell to beef up their front line, and […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is still seeking his first ring on the NBA court but secured one off the court when he proposed to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes on July 7th. Luka Doncic popped the question to his girlfriend in Lake Bled, Slovenia per Marc Stein. Both Doncic and Goltes are from Slovenia […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has turned into the league’s best showcase through the years, as the event welcomes in a new generation of talent who recently heard their names called during the NBA Draft. While the rookie dominate the attention, as this will certainly be the case this year with the likes of […]

After spending the first four years of his career as a member of the Boston Celtics, former first-round pick Grant Williams decided to join the Dallas Mavericks in NBA free agency this offseason. Since he was a restricted free agent and wanted to leave Boston, these two teams came together to finalize a sign-and-trade deal […]

What was already a solid offseason for the Dallas Mavericks became even better on Wednesday night when they made moves to improve the team defensively. The Mavs did not only pull off a sign and trade for Grant Williams, they also signed Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet. However, with the Portland Trail Blazers set […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers weigh their options on a Damian Lillard trade, the team also wants to secure one of their young assets in Matisse Thybulle. The Dallas Mavericks signed Thybulle, a restricted free agent, to a three-year, $33 million offer sheet. On Thursday, the Blazers matched the Mavs’ offer for Thybulle, league sources […]

After pulling off a sign-and-trade for Grant Williams, the Dallas Mavericks now shift their focus on their other target in Matisse Thybulle. The Mavs have reportedly given Thybulle an offer sheet worth $33 million for three years, with the 26-year-old wing intending to sign it, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Once Tybulle signs the […]

Grant Williams is on his way to play with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving after the Dallas Mavericks completed a three-team sign-and-trade with the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Williams will sign a four-year, $54 million contract to go to Dallas. The Celtics will receive two second-round picks in the trade, while […]

The Boston Celtics finally got a deal done on the Grant Williams front on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old agreed to a four-year deal worth $54 million, but the twist is, this turned out to be a sign-and-trade deal that will now see Williams take his talents to the Dallas Mavericks. In exchange, the Celtics have […]

There is basketball to be played in the NBA even during the dog days of the summer. And for many others, it’s an opportunity to shine and take advantage of the absences of the superstars. That’s the same case for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023 NBA Summer League. While Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving […]

Grant Williams has been looking for a big payday for nearly a year now, but it didn’t come from the Boston Celtics. Instead, the Dallas Mavericks completed a sign-and-trade that’ll net Williams $53 million over four years. 🚨 BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics have agreed on a three team trade. […]

Kendrick Perkins absolutely loved the Dallas Mavericks’ sign-and-trade for Grant Williams, and he’s already predicting big things for the former Boston Celtics forward as he plays alongside Luka Doncic. The Mavs acquired Williams and two second-rounders in a three-team sign-and-trade with the Celtics and San Antonio Spurs. Dallas sent Reggie Bullock and an unprotected 2030 […]

Dallas Mavericks fans couldn’t hold back their delight after GM Nico Harrison pulled off a sign-and-trade deal to land Grant Williams. It’s actually a three-team sign-and-trade, with the Mavs acquiring Williams from the Boston Celtics through the help of the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are getting Reggie Bullock and an unprotected pick swap with […]

With the Boston Celtics extending a qualifying offer to him, Grant Williams entered free agency as a restricted free agent this offseason. However, Boston still had the option of executing a sign-and-trade involving Williams and that is exactly what they have decided to do. According to multiple reports, Williams and the Celtics have agreed to […]

The Dallas Mavs were very active in the 2023 NBA Draft. They took two players in the first round at picks 12 and 24. They used the 12th pick on Duke center Dereck Lively II and the 24th pick on Marquette guard Olivier-Maxence Prosper. The NBA Summer League will start soon for the Mavs, as their […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2023 NBA Draft looking to improve their roster around Luka Doncic. While the Mavs came away with a solid prospect, Dallas was looking to swing an under-the-radar trade at the NBA Draft. The Mavs called the Orlando Magic about a potential trade for Bol Bol, via NBA reporter Marc Stein. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are prepared to sign Portland Trail Blazers swingman Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet, according to Bleacher Report and TNT’s Chris Haynes. Portland Trail Blazers RFA Matisse Thybulle intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/Zbhl2Za55o — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 5, 2023 Traded […]

Christian Wood, arguably the best remaining available free agent in the NBA, took to Twitter to question why he is receiving hate from fans as he looks for a new team. The center spent last season with the Dallas Mavericks and is an unrestricted free agent this summer, though there hasn’t been much buzz about […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a busy offseason thus far, eager to wipe away the stench of their terrible collapse to end the 2022-23 season. They maximized the 10th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, essentially acquiring Dereck Lively II (12th pick), Richaun Holmes, and Olivier Maxence-Prosper for the pick they tanked for last […]

Even if he wasn’t the son of NBA legend Manute Bol, 7-foot-2 big man Bol Bol would be one of the most intriguing talents in the league. Possessing a rare amount of skill and fluidity for his size, the former top-five high school recruit has made a number of highlight reel plays throughout his short […]

As expected, most of the big names have already been plucked off the market in the first few days of NBA free agency. However, there are still a handful of notable players that remain unsigned. One of them is Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, who according to reports, is still a highly sought-after player as […]

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Jaden Hardy is coming off a promising rookie campaign in the NBA, and based on what the Mavs are seeing this offseason, he should turn even more heads in his second year in the league. Mavs assistant coach Jared Dudley can attest to that after getting blown away by what Jaden […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been making moves this offseason. So far, the big highlight is their success in retaining the services of Kyrie Irving amid rumors of his potential exit. This came out to the tune of a $126 million contract for three years, which is no small amount, obviously. However, the important thing for […]

Luka Doncic isn’t the only one who wanted Kyrie Irving back on the Dallas Mavericks. As youngster Jaden Hardy said, everyone on the team were hoping that he would return and run it back with the franchise. Irving re-signed with the Mavs at the start of free agency, inking a $126 million deal that will […]

With Kyrie Irving signing a long-term contract, he’ll be playing alongside Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks for the foreseeable future. As Irving and Doncic look to rebound from last year’s disappointment, the Mavericks guards now seem to be seeing eye-to-eye. Last year, Doncic and Irving struggled with having to share ball-handling responsibilities. With Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks began their offseason on the right foot. They were able to use the 10th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft — the pick they tanked the final games of the 2022-23 season for — to dump Davis Bertans’ contract for the low cost of moving down two spots in the draft. In […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving shares a championship ring with LeBron James. Together, these two historically took down the Golden State Warriors in 2016 en route to leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first-ever franchise title. A chip is not the only thing Irving shared with LeBron. According to Kyrie himself, he firmly believes that […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded for Richaun Holmes during the 2023 NBA Draft, there were expectations he would be staying with the team and serve as a starter or a backup should Dallas find a better starting-caliber center. While that is still the likeliest scenario, it’s worth noting that the Mavs are reportedly also exploring […]

The Dallas Mavericks caused quite a stir in the 2023 NBA free agency when they decided to re-sign the polarizing and enigmatic Kyrie Irving. That said, Irving is known for his exceptional skills and ability to deliver clutch performances when it matters most. His presence on the court is a force to be reckoned with. […]

The Dallas Mavericks did not get to see the full potential that Justin Holiday had to offer alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. However, the Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray-led Denver Nuggets may have acquired their replacement for Bruce Brown in NBA Free Agency. Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets have acquired Justin Holiday. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks have made a few solid moves to upgrade their roster amid their desire to build a championship-caliber team around face of the franchise Luka Doncic. The primary and most noteworthy of those moves was their pre-trade deadline acquisition of All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who they re-signed for $126 million contract at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still far from done in making moves this offseason. They still have plenty of key areas they need to address, including the center spot where they remain relatively thin. While the Mavs were able to help improve that position by selecting big man Dereck Lively II during the 2023 NBA Draft […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to decline Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option ahead of free agency in order to get more flexibility, but there’s still a chance he could return on a much cheaper contract. However, there appears to be quite a lot of competition for Beasley’s services, with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reporting six […]

Kyrie Irving has always had his fair share of critics. The Dallas Mavericks star’s… polarizing attitude has earned him a lot of followers and detractors. It’s not a surprise, then, when his decision to re-sign with Dallas on a three-year deal was criticized. However, a lot of fans were caught off-guard when Kyrie Irving fired […]

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off NBA free agency by making one of the biggest dominoes fall in Kyrie Irving. Although it was always likely that Irving was going to re-sign with the Mavs in free agency, he was rumored to be possibly meeting with other teams. They kept the Irving and Luka Doncic pairing though […]

The Dallas Mavericks are nothing if not loyal. After making a hefty investment in Kyrie Irving on Friday, the front office is bringing back unrestricted free agent Dwight Powell. The longtime Mavs center signed a three-year contract for $12 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Powell has been with the franchise since being traded […]

Franchise building blocks firmly in place, the Charlotte Hornets are looking to improve the supporting cast around the newly extended LaMelo Ball and No. 2 overall draft pick Brandon Miller. As the restricted free agent market opens up, Charlotte is considering making an offer to Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, according to Michael Scotto of […]