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Kyrie Irving hopes to have a clear return to the court for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025-26 NBA season. However, one insider believes that aspect of his situation remains in question. Irving suffered an ACL tear last February, cutting his 2024-25 campaign short. He is close to nine months into his recovery from the […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world a season ago by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and acquiring Anthony Davis as part of the deal. With the man who made the trade — Nico Harrison — no longer associated with the Mavs, rumors of Dallas potentially moving on from AD have swirled. […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 12-22 overall for the 2025-26 season after losing 125-122 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Dallas is sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference. While they are only a couple of games back of a play-in spot, the chances of this Mavs squad seriously competing for a […]

Recently, rumors have been swirling around the Dallas Mavericks and whether they may be looking to trade All-Star Anthony Davis. Cooper Flagg has emerged on the scene as the team’s clear building block moving forward, and continued injury frustrations for Davis may motivate Dallas to look to trade the key piece they got back in […]

Pablo Torre continues to peel back the layers on the New York Knicks’ aggressive free-agent courtship era, this time uncovering a never-used, Saturday Night Live-inspired recruiting video aimed at Kawhi Leonard. On a recent episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, Torre revealed details from a 2019 Knicks pitch that leaned heavily into comedy, celebrity fandom, […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is continuing to recover from ACL surgery. He is expected to return at some point in early 2026, but there is still no set injury return timeline for the Dallas Mavericks star. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about Irving’s recovery ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. […]

The Dallas Mavericks created a lighthearted viral moment this week when Kyrie Irving stole the spotlight without stepping onto the court. The scene quickly became Mavericks news, blending humor, leadership, and technology during a memorable team gathering. Irving, who is currently sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL, attended a holiday event outside the team’s […]

Dallas Mavericks fans received an unexpected holiday highlight as Kyrie Irving delivered a memorable Christmas surprise that quickly went viral across social media. The moment added positivity during a challenging stretch for Dallas, while also reinforcing Irving’s leadership despite his ongoing recovery. The Irving gift came in the form of personalized electric golf carts, each […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly earned three consecutive victories. Before the winning streak, though, the Mavs were among the worst teams in the NBA. They are still just 12th in the Western Conference standings with an 8-15 record, but the team is trending in a promising direction. Following Wednesday’s 118-108 win over the […]

LeBron James walked into Friday night’s Lakers win knowing the building would feel different. The matchup already carried weight with Anthony Davis returning to Los Angeles for the first time since the trade that sent him to Dallas for Luka Doncic. Once the game settled into its rhythm, the emotions around old bonds and new […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 13-game winning streak may have come to an end on Wednesday night in a 117-114 heartbreaker against the Boston Celtics, but they remain the talk of the town amid their rise to true contending status in the Eastern Conference. Many insiders and analysts are looking for ways for the Pistons to improve […]

It has already been a tumultuous season for the Dallas Mavericks, who fired general manager Nico Harrison earlier this month. Despite their struggles, it does not appear as though they are ready to trade injured All-Star Kyrie Irving. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks would like to keep Irving alongside rookie Cooper Flagg […]

The season has not turned any better for the Dallas Mavericks, who are grasping at straws to get anything going. They lost a heartbreaker to the New York Knicks, 113-111, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday to drop to 4-13, including 3-8 at home. Simply put, the Mavericks cannot win without Anthony Davis and Kyrie […]

The Dallas Mavericks are confronting a grim financial picture that ESPN insider Bobby Marks believes is unlike anything the franchise has faced. During an appearance on the DLLS Dallas Mavericks Podcast, Marks outlined the Mavericks’ growing concerns as they fall deeper into luxury tax territory while sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. […]

As there are rumors around the Dallas Mavericks and the potential trades that the team could make, there’s no denying that the two stars at the forefront of the speculation are Anthony Davis and even Kyrie Irving. With Davis being more in the Mavericks trade rumors as of late, there is another player who seems […]

The Dallas Mavericks heard it first as whispers about Kyrie Irving’s injury progress turned into a real update, pushing the hope of his return back into the spotlight. The tone shifted fast. One moment, the team was adjusting to life without its star guard. The next, an NBA insider revealed that Irving is trending upward, […]

After the Dallas Mavericks experienced more woes against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 133-127 loss on Friday night, it was another experience for rookie Cooper Flagg to develop into a franchise player. As rumors around the Mavericks are swirling due to the recent firing of general manager Nico Harrison, Flagg would speak after the […]

After the Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, there has been speculation on what the team will do with stars Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. As the trade rumors swirl around key Mavericks pieces like Davis and Irving, the latest reporting suggests how that will be viewed within the franchise. In the latest column […]

Replacing Luka Doncic’s production at point guard has been a challenge for the Dallas Mavericks ever since the shocking trade in February. Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending injury not long after Doncic was moved, and he is not expected to return until early 2026. The Mavs later selected Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft […]

It’s been a hectic 24 hours for the Dallas Mavericks. First, their embattled GM, Nico Harrison, was fired. Then, practice photos of Anthony Davis surfaced, leading some to speculate about whether his bulky physique is muscle or fat. The latter of which has led to speculation from former NBA player-turned-analyst Reggie Miller and sports commentator […]

The Dallas Mavericks have endured a horrendous beginning to the 2025-26 NBA season. In fact, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki even admitted the team has had a “disastrous start” to the new campaign. Dallas’ performance has led some people around the NBA to wonder if the Mavs will enter a rebuild sooner rather than later — […]

Is Jason Kidd the best head coaching option for the Dallas Mavericks? Should the team consider moving in a different direction? Kidd is well known with the Mavericks, as he won a championship with the team as a player back in 2011. He also began his Hall of Fame playing career in Dallas. After various […]

Jason Kidd’s postgame comments after Monday’s loss to the Houston Rockets offered a revealing look into both the Dallas Mavericks’ early-season struggles and their long-term plans centered around rookie Cooper Flagg. Kidd said Flagg played through shoulder soreness sustained after a second-quarter collision and praised the No. 1 overall pick for showing toughness. Flagg finished […]

The Dallas Mavericks have stumbled out of the gates to open up the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-4 ahead of Monday evening’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Rookie Cooper Flagg has had some moments through the season’s first two weeks, but injury concerns have already begun to flare up for Dallas, with Anthony […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 122-110 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, dropping the Mavs’ record to 2-4 to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. Cooper Flagg continues to start at point guard — a move that has been questioned by many since it is not the rookie’s natural position. Flagg has certainly enjoyed some […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a rough start to the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-4 after a recent loss to the Detroit Pistons. Rookie Cooper Flagg has been up and down so far in the very early portion of his career, and the team recently lost Anthony Davis due to injury. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are 2-3 to start the NBA season, despite playing all five games at home. When the Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg, they believed they had a gem who could help them get into playoff contention immediately. While that still might happen, there have been some ups and downs, and the struggles have led […]

The Dallas Mavericks are once again facing skepticism as the 2025–26 NBA season approaches.ESPN’s Tim Bontemps is predicting that the team will miss the playoffs. That analysis comes despite Dallas adding rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. Bontemps cited the Mavericks’ defensive struggles, inconsistent shooting, and uncertain roster chemistry as major red flags for a team. Overall, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will play a big game on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder following Sunday’s 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors. While speaking to reporters before the matchup, head coach Jason Kidd was asked who his favorite teammate to play with was during his NBA career. Kidd provided an answer […]

Almost everything that happened to the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024-25 NBA season was forgettable. From multiple players suffering season-ending injuries to the unexpected Luka Doncic trade to the Mavs losing in the play-in tournament, a dark cloud lingered over this organization all year. While Mavs fans and many within the organization are putting the […]

Stephen A. Smith has never been shy about calling it how he sees it, especially when it comes to Kyrie Irving. The two have clashed for years, their personalities and principles often at odds. But in a rare turn of humility, the First Take host is now walking back some of his harshest words about […]

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2022-23 campaign, Russell Westbrook felt betrayed by All-Star LeBron James amid trade rumors that LeBron was pushing for a reunion with Kyrie Irving. The only problem at the time was fitting Westbrook into the deal, which was a move that the Brooklyn Nets weren’t interested in making at the […]

On paper, the Dallas Mavericks would appear to have a contending roster in the Western Conference. With the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, it’s almost enough to erase the bad taste left by the Luka Doncic trade last season. But Mavericks fans are going to have to wait to see their team […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been through more turbulence in one calendar year than most franchises experience in five. From a Finals berth to a shocking Play-In exit, from devastating injuries to a draft-night miracle, the Mavs’ recent timeline has felt more like a Hollywood script than an NBA season log. But as the dust settles […]

The New York Knicks signed former Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson following the 2021-22 NBA season. The NBA ultimately investigated the situation and found the Knicks guilty of tampering, leading to New York losing its 2025 second round pick. Although Mark Cuban — who was the Mavs’ majority owner at the time — has moved […]

Podcaster, NBA historian, and hot take artist Bill Simmons isn’t afraid to take shots at professional athletes from his Los Angeles estate. His funny, biting, and often on-the-money analogies are one thing his fans love about him, but the players on the receiving end of the barbs likely don’t find them amusing. And at least […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has opened up about her special friendship with NBA veteran Kyrie Irving. She called him her ‘favorite basketball player ever.’ Bueckers also praised both his skill and his character. This growing connection between one of the WNBA’s rising faces and one of the NBA’s most polarizing yet admired figures underscores how […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a topsy-turvy year and a half and will attempt to stay relevant near the top of the Western Conference next season. Last season’s 39-43 record only earned them a place in the play-in, where the Memphis Grizzlies eventually knocked them out in the absence of Kyrie Irving. The nine-time All-Star’s […]

Still recovering from a knee injury, Kyrie Irving could only watch from the sideline as the Dallas Mavericks started their training camp. But he made sure to make his presence felt by cheering them on, particularly Anthony Davis. Davis only played nine games for the Mavericks last season due to an adductor strain he sustained […]