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Mavericks Might Have Worst Season of 21st Century

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling with a 19-35 record at the All-Star break, and the team has lost its last nine games. With 28 games to go, the Mavericks don't have much hope to compete for the playoffs this season, as they sit seven games back of the Los Angeles Clippers for the final spot in the play-in tournament.

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Kyrie Irving takes a swipe at ESPN

ESPN apparently falls a little bit flat for Kyrie Irving. The Dallas Mavericks star point guard Irving, an ANTA signature athlete, appeared during NBA All-Star Weekend at an AntaLand event in Santa Monica, Calif.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving stiff-arms ESPN interview – ‘Don’t really care for ESPN’

Kyrie Irving gave fans an inside look at how he was spending his time at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, whether it was a workout or interacting with the fans.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / February 16

NBA Draft: Mavericks Jump, Grab Talent in Latest Mock

Amid All-Star break, there’s been plenty of NBA Draft talk as teams reposition themselves for pick down the home stretch of the season. Dallas was the recipient of lottery luck last season, grabbing Cooper Flagg with just a 1.8% chance to grab the first pick.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / February 16

An update on Kyrie’s return is coming, but we may already have an answer

The Dallas Mavericks are currently in the midst of their longest losing streak since before the calendar turned over to a new century. Having dropped nine

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 15

Adam Silver facing growing criticism from NBA analysts

Adam Silver has seemingly been untouchable for quite some time. Not anymore.

Adam Silver addresses tanking, says NBA lottery may be ‘antiquated’

Social media star ruins NBA's Shooting Stars at All-Star Weekend

Adam Silver confirms NBA to discuss expansion next month

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Kai Jones News / Hoops Wire / February 15

Kai Jones, Turkish club agree to two-year contract extension

Former NBA big man Kai Jones is sticking overseas. Jones has signed a two-year extension with Anadolu Efes, the team announced. It’s a solid bit of continuity for a player who has spent the past few seasons bouncing between opportunity and uncertainty.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 15

Cooper Flagg Could Thrive If Mavericks Sign NBA Champion in Free Agency

The Dallas Mavericks could look to improve their team in free agency this offseason. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes suggests the Mavericks should target Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency.

Kai Jones News / Hoops Rumors / February 15

Kai Jones Signs Two-Year Extension With Anadolu Efes

Former NBA big man Kai Jones has signed a two-year extension with Anadolu Efes, the Turkish club announced in a press release (Twitter link). The 19th

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / February 15

Kyrie Irving Doesn’t Mince His Words About Cooper Flagg as Mavs Star Injury Return Awaits

The Dallas Mavericks may be without Kyrie Irving, but the veteran star sees a leader taking his place, and he’s making sure everyone knows it. As Irving continues his recovery from a torn ACL, the outlook on his return remains uncertain.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Getting 'Overly Comfortable' in Relationship With Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks may be facing challenges in the 2025-26 NBA season, but shooting guard Klay Thompson is scoring big in his personal life with Megan Thee Stallion.

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Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / February 14

Kyrie Irving Injury Update: Mavs Star Confirms He Won’t Return Even at 100% Fitness

Any remaining hope of a late-season return from Kyrie Irving has effectively been shut down, and this time, the message came straight from the source. The Dallas Mavericks opened the 2025–26 campaign, refusing to provide any concrete timeline for Irving’s recovery.

Cooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / February 13

Stephen Jackson Weighs In On Cooper Flagg’s NBA Status

Former NBA star Stephen Jackson recently said, “Cooper is nowhere close to that” in reference to Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg not being better than Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird.

Klay Thompson News / Sneakers on SI / February 13

Klay Thompson's Lifetime Sneaker Deal Explained

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has signed a lifetime contract with the Chinese sportswear brand ANTA. The announcement coincided with ANTA's opening of its first-ever North American flagship store in Beverly Hills on Friday afternoon.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13

LeBron James puts up historic performance in Lakers win

James, who turned 41 on Dec. 30, can still show flashes of why he's in the conversation for being the greatest player of all time.

LeBron James makes triple-double history as Lakers top Mavs

Ex-Lakers champion sparks backlash with his Victor Wembanyama comments

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Max Christie News / Hardwood Heroics / February 13

'Hopefully, He Uses That as Motivation' – Dallas Mavericks Coach Rips Max Christie’s Three-Point Contest Snub

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was perplexed that Max Christie wasn’t even in consideration for this year’s Three-Point contest in the NBA All-Star Weekend, despite his solid shooting numbers this season.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford, Naji Marshall pick up injuries in loss vs. Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks (19-35) mercifully enter the NBA All-Star break after dropping nine straight games. The saving grace of this miserable season has been their scrappy nature, but the team is growing weaker.

Mark Cuban News / EssentiallySports / February 12

Mavs Owner Confirms Plan to Cut Off Mark Cuban From Team After Repurchase Rumors Emerge

Just as speculation about Mark Cuban regaining control of the Dallas Mavericks began to circulate, the franchise’s controlling owners made their position unmistakably clear.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 12

Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 12, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks enter tonight’s matchup desperately trying to halt an eight‑game losing streak, while the Los Angeles Lakers look to rebound after being forced to field a skeleton lineup in their previous outing.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12