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Mavs To Acquire No. 56 Pick Vsevolod Ishchenko From Lakers

The Lakers and Mavericks have made a minor trade late in the second round of the draft, with Los Angeles agreeing to send the rights to No. 56 overall pick Vsevolod Ishchenko to Dallas, per Dan Woike of The Athletic (Twitter link).

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Mavericks sneak back into 2nd round, draft Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko in 2026 NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks traded back into the late second round and selected Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko with the 56th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Dallas bought the pick from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / June 24

Mavericks select Tobi Lawal with 48th pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks are adding to their roster by selecting Virginia Tech forward Tobi Lawal with the 48th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 24

Instant 2026 NBA Draft Grade: Mavericks Snag Uber-Athletic Forward

The Dallas Mavericks had a busy first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, taking Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. 9th overall, then maneuvering up to the 25th pick to select Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Cooper Flagg wants to be with Mavericks for life, but there’s a catch

The Dallas Mavericks are likely headed into a rebuild of sorts in the coming years as they try to erase the bad taste of the Luka Doncic trade. Luckily for the Mavericks, they have a pretty good building block on the roster already in Cooper Flagg, and if it were up to him he would spend his entire NBA career with the franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Mavericks’ Sergio De Larrea is already winning championships after 2026 NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks made two picks in the first round of the NBA Draft, but it’s uncertain what one of their futures will hold in the lead. Sergio De Larrea was acquired by the Mavericks in a three-team trade with the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 24

Status of Dallas Mavericks' Late First-Round Pick in 2026 In Question

The Dallas Mavericks left the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft with two prospects: Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. with the 9th pick, and, after some interesting trading at the end of the night, Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / June 24

Sergio de Larrea must be on the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks roster

The Dallas Mavericks turned heads Tuesday night when they were part of a four-team trade that gave them the rights to Sergio de Larrea, the 25th overall pick.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to new homes.

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 24

What do Mock Drafts Predict for Dallas Mavericks in 2026 Second Round?

The Dallas Mavericks took some big risks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, taking Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the 9th overall pick, then pulling off a quiet trade for Spanish guard Sergio de Larrea, who may be a draft and stash.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / June 24

Evaluating Sergio de Larrea and the inevitable “draft-and-stash” question that faces the Dallas Mavericks

After quite the confusing trade that has only just been ironed out and completed, Sergio de Larrea, a Spanish guard from Valencia Basket, is a Dallas Maverick.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavs, Suns make four-team trade official

The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, and Suns have officially completed three separate draft-night deals as a single four-team trade, according to press releases from Dallas and Phoenix.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Why Mavericks made worst pick in Round 1 of 2026 NBA Draft

It wasn’t hard for NBA teams to nail the 2026 NBA Draft. The first round was loaded with talent, featuring a surplus of future stars, immediate rotation players, and high-upside prospects, which is why the class is being considered one of the most talented in NBA history.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 24

Mavericks GM Mike expands on selecting Morez Johnson Jr. during draft

Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz expands on selecting Morez Johnson Jr. during 2026 NBA Draft

Many thought the Dallas Mavericks would go guard in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they shored up their front court instead.

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

Mavericks hope Dusty May can work his college magic in NBA

Why jumping to NBA with Mavericks makes sense for Dusty May

Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with former Michigan HC Dusty May on monumental night for Wolverines in 2026 NBA Draft

The 'NBA Finals-losing coaches' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 24

Mavericks May Have Found The Next Luka Doncic In The 2026 NBA Draft

Following Luka Doncic‘s departure midway through the 2024-25 season, it is safe to say that the Dallas Mavericks fell apart. Given that they ended the 2025-26 season with a 26-56 record (12th in the West), it was abundantly clear that the franchise was due for a rebuild.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 24

5 Best Prospects Available in Second Round of 2026 NBA Draft for Dallas Mavericks

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone, and the Dallas Mavericks ended night one by taking Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio de Larrea. They

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 24

Pairing Morez Johnson With Cooper Flagg Could Be 'Dangerous' for Dallas Mavericks

After months of speculation, the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft came and went on Tuesday night. The Dallas Mavericks left with Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr., a hybrid power forward/center who played under the Mavericks' new coach, Dusty May.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Sergio De Larrea to Mavericks at No. 25

10:38 pm: De Larrea won’t stick with the Knicks after all. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), New York agreed to trade the Spanish guard to the Mavericks in exchange for the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 23

Trades Could Be Next After Mavericks' 2026 NBA Draft Selection

The Dallas Mavericks have been patiently waiting for the 2026 NBA Draft since the conclusion of their campaign over two months ago. A lot has changed within the franchise in a short period of time.

Dusty May News / Yardbarker / June 24

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

The NBA Draft began without much drama, with the first picks going exactly as expected. But every draft has surprises, and here were the biggest of the night.

Celtics pick Chris Cenac at No. 27

Pistons to acquire No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie from Grizzlies

Sergio De Larrea lands with Mavericks at No. 25 after trade

Suns to acquire son of former NFL offensive lineman after Knicks trade

2026 NBA Draft first-round results and analysis on each pick

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 22

What does Cuban think of Mavericks luring May away from Michigan?

What does Mark Cuban think of Mavericks luring Dusty May away from Michigan?

After going 26-56 this past season, the Mavericks have finally realized they should make choices that Cuban would support.

Mavericks hope Dusty May can work his college magic in NBA

Why jumping to NBA with Mavericks makes sense for Dusty May

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Kyrie Irving Sends Message After NBA Offseason Decision

Kyrie Irving has not played since tearing the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025, an injury that cost him the rest of the 2024-25 season and the entire

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / June 19

Mavericks linked to Duke’s Jon Scheyer, but search marches on

The Mavericks are still looking for a head coach, and according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, one name Dallas hoped might emerge as a serious candidate appears likely to stay put.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / June 18

Report: Kyrie Irving had good reason for missing Cavs’ 2016 reunion trip

When members of the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team gathered in Europe this week to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of one of the greatest moments in franchise history, one notable name was missing.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Mavericks’ stance on a Kyrie Irving trade is revealed

You can safely check Uncle Drew off the list of offseason trade candidates. The Dallas Mavericks have been indicating to teams that nine-time NBA All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is not available for trade, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack on Friday.