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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 29
Dallas Mavericks Big Winner of New NBA Draft Lottery Reform for 2027
The NBA severely overreacted to the tanking this year for a legendary draft class, as they have passed a new lottery rule known as "3-2-1." Essentially, the three worst teams each year have worse odds of winning the lottery, while the remaining 13 teams in the lottery (it has not been expanded to 16 teams) have flat odds.
Gilbert Arenas wants Victor Wembanyama to work with Dallas Mavericks legend to ‘slow down’
Gilbert Arenas wants Victor Wembanyama to work with Dirk Nowitzki so the San Antonio Spurs star can slow his offense down and use his size better. The advice is not about limiting Wembanyama’s talent.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 29
The Mavericks are poised for a stress-free draft night 
As someone who talks to, consumes, and is adjacent to a lot of Mavericks diehards and take artists, the overwhelming sentiment around Dallas’ drop in draft positioning is that it was a worst-case-scenario outcome.
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 29
Will Nate Ament be available at nine for the Mavericks? Should they consider taking him?
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “The 2026 NBA Draft is deep.” But how deep does it go, and who will be available by the time the Dallas Mavericks are on the clock with the ninth overall pick?
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
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.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 28
Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks Nearly Had Blockbuster Trade for Jalen Brunson
The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. They have dominated these playoffs, winning 11 straight playoff games, which is tied for the third-longest playoff winning streak in NBA history.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 28
Mavericks' Chances of Taking Impact Player Late in NBA Draft Take Major Hit
The 2026 NBA Draft is a huge turning point for the future of the Dallas Mavericks, as they hold the 9th, 30th, and 48th overall picks. Hit on those picks, and they have a good young core to grow and develop around Cooper Flagg.
Mark Cuban News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Mark Cuban: Shorter NBA games would improve league ‘180 degrees’
Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban has an idea for how the NBA can improve its product. Make the games shorter. Appearing on Front Office Sports’ “Portfolio Players” series, Cuban argued that reducing NBA games from 48 minutes to 40 minutes would dramatically improve the viewing experience for fans.
Rumored Change To NBA Draft Lottery Could End Popular Conspiracy Theory
Last year the NBA Draft lottery shocked and infuriated most of the basketball world as the Dallas Mavericks, a team with less than a two-percent chance of getting the top overall pick, won the draft lottery and secured all-world college star Cooper Flagg.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 27
Will the Dallas Mavericks Actually Trade NBA Superstar Kyrie Irving?
The Dallas Mavericks face a lot of big decisions this offseason. They've already overhauled their front office, hiring Masai Ujiri to be team president and Mike Schmitz as general manager, and Jason Kidd is no longer the head coach.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 26
New Mavericks GM Sees Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg as 'Match Made in Heaven'
The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of decisions to make this offseason for the franchise's future. New team president Masai Ujiri has already said that every decision they make will have the future in mind, and that has people wondering if they would be open to trading Kyrie Irving.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
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.
Mark Cuban News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Mark Cuban reveals why he refused to allow Mavericks fans to sell playoff tickets
There was already a bit of controversy even before the tip-off of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Monday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 25
Joining Dallas Mavericks Has Reportedly 'Long Intrigued' Giannis Antetokounmpo
Everyone is just about tired of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. We're going on a full year of back-and-forth action of people thinking Antetokounmpo wants out of Milwaukee, but no trade ended up materializing.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 25
Monday Mavericks Mock Draft: Does Firing Jason Kidd Change Draft Strategy?
The Dallas Mavericks no longer have a head coach, as Masai Ujiri decided to let Jason Kidd go last week. Most fans are pleased with the decision, even if it comes late in the process, but as Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz look for a new coach, they're also looking for the best fit in the draft.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 24
NBA Executives Reportedly Questioning Fit of Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg on Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have an interesting dilemma ahead of them as they search for a new head coach. They've filled out the key parts of the front office, hiring Masai Ujiri to be the team president and Mike Schmitz to be the general manager.
Jason Kidd News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 24
Which of the NBA's 3 Openings Could Fit Former Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd?
Jason Kidd is without a job after Masai Ujiri decided it was best for the Dallas Mavericks to move in another direction. Kidd spent five years as the head coach in Dallas, leading the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals in 2022, then the NBA Finals in 2024.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 24
Jason Kidd Emerges As Potential Head Coach Candidate For Trail Blazers; Damian Lillard Wanted Him In 2021
The Dallas Mavericks decided to relieve head coach Jason Kidd of his duties last week, as new President Masai Ujiri is rebuilding the franchise around Cooper Flagg.
Dirk Nowitzki News / Athlon Sports / May 22
Who Belongs Next to Dirk Nowitzki on the Dallas Mavericks' Mount Rushmore?
The Dallas Mavericks are one of the younger teams in the NBA, having joined the league as an expansion franchise in 1980. The name, inspired by a fan mail-in contest that built off the 1960s TV western "Maverick," means a fiercely independent person.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / May 22
Kyrie Irving trade speculation may not disappear for Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks insist they still believe in a future built around Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. Frankly, it’s easy to understand why. A healthy Kyrie alongside one of the NBA’s brightest young stars sounds pretty good on paper.
Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
Jason Kidd posts farewell message after being let go by Mavericks
After five seasons as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd was fired in a bit of a surprising move. Kidd took Dallas to two playoff trips and an NBA Finals, but the Mavericks are changing things up this summer.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 20
Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney could be top HC candidate for Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are looking for a new head coach.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 20
Mavericks' Masai Ujiri curious to see Kyrie Irving-Cooper Flagg duo, but must also consider long-term future
Is new Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri serious about keeping Kyrie Irving or trying to jack up the trade price for the high-scoring guard? Ujiri spoke to the media on Wednesday about the firing of head coach Jason Kidd and the franchise's future.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 20
New Mavericks boss Masai Ujiri puts stamp on team by firing Jason Kidd
It's clear that the Mavericks are Flagg's team. After Tuesday's big move, it's also clear that Ujiri is definitively in charge.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 19
Mike Schmitz Discusses Being Hired As Mavs GM
Mike Schmitz, a former DraftExpress scout and ESPN draft analyst who was most recently an assistant general manager with the Trail Blazers, was hired by the Mavericks on May 8 to be their new GM.
Dallas Mavericks News / Action Network / May 18
Texas Casinos: Why Las Vegas Sands Is Betting Big on Dallas
Everything is bigger in Texas, especially the talk about putting casinos there. But we may be starting to see a little less talk and a lot more action.
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