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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 13
Why LaBaron Philon Jr. is better than you think 
The 2026 NBA draft has been hyped up for its depth of exciting guard talent, with 5 or 6 guards projected to go in the top 10. This of course has excited Mavericks fans, as there is no other team with a more desperate need at guard.
LeBron James News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 13
Should Mavericks Be Considered a Long Shot to Sign LeBron James in Free Agency?
LeBron James is set to enter an offseason with the most uncertainty he's ever had in his career. He still played at a high level at 41 years old, as he averaged 20.9 PPG, 7.2 APG, and 6.1 RPG in 60 games this season.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
Khris Middleton News / Mavs Moneyball / May 13
Khris Middleton steadied the Mavericks down the stretch
Khris Middleton was shipped to the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. Middleton’s inclusion was all about salary.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
NBA community mourns death of trailblazing center Jason Collins
Former NBA center Jason Collins died at 47 after a long battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma (a form of brain cancer), his family announced Tuesday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 12
2026 Draft Combine Measurements for Top Prospects Mavericks Fans Need to Know
The 2026 NBA Draft will start in just over six weeks, and this is one of the most important weeks of the draft process. The draft lottery was held on Sunday, which leads directly into the NBA Combine in Chicago.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12
Mavericks GM sends a strong message on Cooper Flagg-Kyrie Irving combo
The Dallas Mavericks have a lot to look forward to even after a disappointing 2025-26 season. The Mavs struggled in their first full season since the stunning Luka Doncic trade, winning just 26 games.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 12
The Mavericks 2025-26 season review: March/April
After going 13-15 across December and January, the Mavs completely spun out in February, all but spelling the end of their season. Losing felt like it would bring longer term value than winning and there was little to get excited about night-to-night.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / May 12
Assessing the Dallas Mavericks' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
Over a year after the Luka Dončić trade and nearly two years removed from the Dallas Mavericks' 2024 NBA Finals run, it's hard to believe that they'll be drafting in the lottery for the second time in a row with a 26-56 record.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / May 12
Daniel Gafford was a key piece in the Finals run. Is he still a piece in the future?
When Daniel Gafford boarded the plane from Washington to Dallas in February 2024, it was believed he was one of the missing pieces to being a true title contender.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 11
Dallas Mavericks Have Pre-Draft Meeting With Local All-ACC Prospect
There are more than six weeks until the 2026 NBA Draft starts on June 23rd, which gives teams plenty of time to dial in on prospects. This year's draft
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 11
Perspective on tanking and the drop to 9th in the draft order
The Dallas Mavericks entered Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery with the primary objective of moving up in the draft order for the second straight year. Their secondary objective was to at least not fall in the order.
Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / May 11
Mavericks find 'perfect' complement for 2025-26 ROY Cooper Flagg in post-NBA Draft lottery mock draft
The Dallas Mavericks weren't as lucky in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery as they were in 2025. But the Mavs still might be able to find the perfect complement to Cooper Flagg.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 11
New Mavericks GM 'Confident' in 2026 NBA Draft Despite Lottery Fall
The Dallas Mavericks didn't have back-to-back years of insane NBA Draft Lottery luck, as they fell one spot to the 9th overall pick for the 2026 NBA Draft, with the lottery results being announced on Sunday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 11
The Mavericks 2025-26 season review: February
With January in the books as the best month of the Mavs’ season, February rolled in and was anything but. Dallas continued to stick around in a lot of games, often keeping things close before coming up short.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / May 11
Dallas Mavericks: Is the New-Look Team the Real Deal?
The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been one of the most eventful in recent years. The Mavericks hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as their new Team President and Alternate Governor and former Portland Trail Blazers executive Mike Schmitz as their new General Manager.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 11
Monday Mavericks Mock Draft: First Post-Lottery Prediction for Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks officially have the 9th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, falling one spot in the lottery's unveiling on Sunday. That means that they won't have a high pick to pair with Cooper Flagg, but they'll still be able to add more young talent.
Mark Cuban News / EssentiallySports / May 11
Regretful Mark Cuban Can’t Buy Back the Dallas Mavericks, but the Billionaire Has Already Found His Next Basketball Project
It’s life, and sometimes certain decisions come back to haunt you, and few understand that better than Mark Cuban. In December 2023, he sold 73% of the Dallas Mavericks for $3.5 billion.
Mark Cuban News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Mark Cuban purchases ownership stake in franchise, but it’s not Mavericks
Businessman Mark Cuban was known for many years as the primary owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise. While Cuban still has a piece of the Mavericks, he is moving forward with purchasing an ownership stake in another professional basketball team.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 10
4 Prospects to Know for Dallas Mavericks After Falling in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The 2026 NBA Draft order is set. The lottery was held on Sunday afternoon, and the Dallas Mavericks were looking for more luck after winning the first pick in 2025.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 10
The Mavericks land the 9th pick in the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially landed the 9th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Sunday, falling one spot from where they entered the lottery after finishing with the eighth-best odds.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / May 8
Mavericks hire former ESPN draft analyst Mike Schmitz as GM
From breaking down prospects on TV to running a front office. Mike Schmitz is headed to Dallas as the Mavericks’ new general manager, the team announced, placing the former ESPN draft analyst under president Masai Ujiri.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 7
Jason Kidd's future could be in doubt after Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri
Jason Kidd wanted to be the team president of the Dallas Mavericks. Now the Mavs have hired Masai Ujiri, and the new president has stopped short of endorsing Kidd as his long-term head coach.
Mark Cuban News / Field Level Media / May 1
Mark Cuban says he tried to buy Mavericks back
Mark Cuban hasn't exactly hidden his feelings about the direction of the Dallas Mavericks since he sold his majority equity of the franchise in 2023. In an interview on a forthcoming episode of Front Office Sports' "Portfolio Players" podcast, Cuban admitted he tried to buy his way back into majority ownership from the Adelson family.
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