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Dirk Nowitzki’s prediction for 2026-27 Mavericks shaped by ‘dangerous combo’

In talking about the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki is eager to see how Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will lead the team in the second season of the 2025 first overall pick.

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Dirk Nowitzki reveals Mavericks’ Masai Ujiri’s pitch for return to franchise after Nico Harrison beef

Ahead of Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri’s first season as president since replacing Nico Harrison, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki revealed how he was approached by the organization over the summer.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 10

Who Plays? Projecting the Mavericks’ rotation to start the season

Now that the Dallas Mavericks’ roster is 99% set with a little more than a month before the start of the 2026-27 season, one thing that has been on my mind is who is going to be in the rotation on day one.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Donald Trump Says Mavericks Should ‘Redo’ Luka Dončić Trade

DALLAS — President Donald Trump said he does not understand the Dallas Mavericks‘ trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and said the deal should be redone, in a keynote address delivered from the American Airlines Center stage on the opening night of the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention Wednesday.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 9

Dirk Nowitzki's Reasons For Pulling Back From Mavericks Make Perfect Sense

Dirk Nowitzki has been in the media a lot for the last week as he gets ready for his annual charity tennis event, which naturally has him talking a lot about his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 9

NBA Teams Monitoring Kyrie Irving’s Long-Term Fit With Mavericks

DALLAS — ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving could be a prime trade target for contenders at the 2027 NBA trade deadline if the Mavericks are struggling.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 9

ESPN Places Mavericks In Wide-Open 2026-27 Playoff Tier

DALLAS — ESPN placed the Dallas Mavericks in the sixth of eight tiers in its first broad look at the 2026-27 NBA season, grouping Dallas with eight other teams that could sneak into the playoffs or finish near the bottom of the standings.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 9

Mavericks Depth Chart Projects Aldama, Morez Johnson In Starting Frontcourt

DALLAS — Santi Aldama is the starting center in the Dallas Mavericks depth chart that Eddie Sefko published Wednesday at Mavs.com. Rookie Morez Johnson Jr.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / September 8

Mavericks could face a surprisingly cold trade market for Kyrie Irving

It is not exactly impossible to trade Irving. However, the reality of the situation is that it will not be easy, either.

The '2018-19 NBA single game scoring leaders by franchise' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 8

Will Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Actually Fit Together on Dallas Mavericks?

With Kyrie Irving set to come back after missing all of the 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL, the Dallas Mavericks have a fascinating duo of stars with him and Cooper Flagg.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Daniel Gafford News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 7

Dallas Mavericks Face Interesting Dilemma With Daniel Gafford

The Dallas Mavericks were pretty openly shopping center Daniel Gafford at last year's trade deadline and throughout the offseason, despite it being two different front offices in that timeframe.

Dallas Mavericks News / QBFanCentral / September 6

Mark Cuban reveals how his NFL aspirations shifted to the NBA after buying the Dallas Mavericks

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s path to sports ownership could have looked very different. Before the Dallas Mavericks became his focus, another major league had caught his attention. Speaking on NFL linebacker Von Miller’s YouTube channel, Mark Cuban revealed he once considered pursuing the Buffalo Bills.

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 5

2 Former Mavericks That Mark Cuban Never Wanted to Trade

There are some roster decisions with the Dallas Mavericks that Mark Cuban has regretted. Between letting Steve Nash walk in free agency, not bringing back more of the 2011 championship team, and letting Jalen Brunson go, there are plenty of things to regret.

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Mark Cuban Reveals 2 Mavericks He Never Wanted To Trade

DALLAS — Mark Cuban said Wesley Matthews and Harrison Barnes are players he never wanted to trade, the Kristaps Porziņģis deal didn’t meet expectations, and players often don’t understand roster decisions.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 4

Mavs Moneyball readers have been Dallas Mavericks fans for a long time

Since we’re in the part of the offseason where there’s not really anything Dallas Mavericks to talk about (I wish I had the juice to cover FIBA, but I do not), I thought I’d poll our commenting fanbase on the origin period of their fandom.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 4

Dallas Mavericks Coach Dusty May in Disbelief Over Kyrie Irving

The NBA world is ready to see Kyrie Irving back in action after he missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL. Despite an offseason

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Dusty May Says Mavericks’ New Additions Already Know What Winning Requires

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Thursday that most of the players Dallas acquired this offseason already understand what it takes to win, so the staff won’t need to teach them.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / September 4

Former Dallas Mavericks Star Teases Big Comeback Plans With The Team

After Luka Doncic was unceremoniously traded in 2025, many former Dallas Mavericks players have distanced themselves from the franchise. It was a clear sign that they did not agree with the decision of then-GM Nico Harrison.

Jason Kidd News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Jason Kidd Names His All-Time Starting 5 Of Former Teammates

Hall of Famer Jason Kidd is one of the greatest point guards of all time, and he also got to play with some great players during his long NBA career. Kidd spent 19 seasons in the league, and The GAME recently asked him to create his all-time starting five of his former teammates.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 1

Jason Kidd predicts just how good Cooper Flagg will be in his NBA prime

When asked about Cooper Flagg’s ultimate ceiling, Jason Kidd brought up a name that instantly changed the conversation. Once in the NBA, Cooper Flagg made an immediate transition to the pro level look completely seamless.

Jason Kidd News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Jason Kidd Open To Future Coaching Opportunities

The Mavericks and former head coach Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways in May, but the 53-year-old remains interested in continuing his coaching career, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Klay Thompson gave up a huge amount of money in Mavericks buyout

Klay Thompson was really ready to move on from the Dallas Mavericks. The five-time NBA All-Star Thompson formally got bought out by the Mavericks earlier this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

At age 36, Thompson isn't the same player he once was. But he's a year younger than Ray Allen was when he joined the Heat in 2012, which led to an NBA title.

Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks

The '200 or more three-pointers in 2022-23' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21