The 2026 NBA Draft is now just 8 days away, and the Dallas Mavericks only seem to be connected with one name at the top. With most mock drafts, I'll usually run a simulation using ESPN's mock draft simulator, but this is going to be more of a mock draft roundup, using names commonly linked to the Mavs in other mock drafts.
The Dallas Mavericks are still in search of a new head coach, and things seem to be trending upward on their list of possible candidates. As of now, they have five options, with one of them being veteran coach Terry Stotts, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion ended their relationship in April amid plenty of rumors suggesting the Dallas Mavericks veteran cheated on the rapper.
Last week’s poll question was a simple one: does it matter to you if the next Dallas Mavericks head coach is hired before or after the NBA Draft? The response was rather overwhelming!
The Dallas Mavericks are not expected to trade Kyrie Irving this offseason. Since Masai Ujiri took over as team president and inserted Mike Schmitz as the general manager, they have been adamant that they want to see Kyrie Irving playing with Cooper Flagg next season.
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
After the New York Knicks won the NBA title following their Game 5 win against the San Antonio Spurs, one member of the team staff who will receive a championship ring is Casey Smith, the organization’s VP of Sports Medicine.
The future ahead for the Dallas Mavericks since the day they traded generational talent like Luka Doncic has been on a roll. League insiders expect the front office to launch a far more aggressive offseason reset than rival executives around the NBA currently anticipate.
It will be a big offseason of rumors for the Dallas Mavericks. With Masai Ujiri coming in as the team president, he is hoping to rebuild this team correctly, but it's all about building for the future around Cooper Flagg.
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be in the market for a center this offseason, after Deandre Ayton failed to live up to expectations, and one of their longtime targets might now be available.
The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to let go of Jason Kidd as their head coach signals Masai Ujiri’s intention to lead the franchise in a new direction. And while Dallas has been linked to several big names as they continue to look for a new head coach, it seems as if the solution might lie elsewhere.
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
The NBA is about to be in its busiest transactional period. The 2026 NBA Draft is just a week and a half away, with free agency opening soon after that.
The Dallas Mavericks are willing to hear offers on three veterans, but Kyrie Irving remains the line they are not ready to cross. Dallas is trying to reset the roster around Cooper Flagg without turning every veteran into a distressed asset.
Daniel Gafford is not the only Mavericks veteran who could move this offseason. Marc Stein reported that the team is also viewed as open to trade discussions involving P.J.
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.
The Mavericks continue to receive inquiries about Kyrie Irving, but don’t expect them to entertain those conversations anytime soon. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, teams have been calling the Mavericks to gauge Irving’s availability.
With about a week and a half before the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks still do not have a head coach. They dismissed Jason Kidd a few weeks ago, as Masai Ujiri decided it was best to wipe the slate clean, but they're still going through the process of looking for that next coach.
Daniel Gafford is back in trade talks because the Mavericks are no longer in the same place. This is a new front office, a new timeline, and probably a new roster plan.
With about a week and a half remaining before the 2026 NBA Draft, boards are starting to be finalized around the league. The Dallas Mavericks hold the 9th, 30th, and 48th overall picks and will likely look to upgrade their backcourt as they look to build their team around Cooper Flagg.
The Mavericks haven’t indicated they’re actively shopping Klay Thompson. That said, Dallas faces an interesting balancing act as it attempts to contend while also building around young star Cooper Flagg.
It’s the midst of the NBA Finals right now, but the NBA Draft is less than two weeks away. For the 28 teams that are not in the Finals, it’s all about draft preparation at this moment.
Former Dallas Mavericks general manager and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson recently reflected on — and praised — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson.
The Mavericks could explore the trade market for veteran guard Klay Thompson this offseason as the franchise continues to reshape its roster around rookie sensation Cooper Flagg.
The Mavericks are entering an important offseason as they look to build their team around star rookie Cooper Flagg. They have picks No. 9, 30, and 48 in the 2026 Draft, along with a new front office headlined by new president Masai Ujiri and first-time general manager Mike Schmitz.