Dallas Mavericks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mark Cuban Says Passing on 10-Time NBA All-Star Was His Biggest Miss 13 Years Ago

Thirteen years ago, the Dallas Mavericks had the 13th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. Giannis Antetokounmpo, an 18-year-old forward out of Greece's second division, was still on the board.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz

The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Mark Cuban Admits Regret Hiring Nico Harrison as Mavericks’ General Manager

Things changed for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks after Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. It was one of the most shocking deals in sports history.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / March 11

Three thoughts as the Mavericks face the Grizzlies in a pivotal game

The Dallas Mavericks (21-44, seventh in Loser for Boozer race) play basketball once again on Thursday, which can be as encouraging or threatening as you choose to make it out to be.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 11

Grizzlies go for season sweep over Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a tailspin. Entering Thursday's road game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Mavericks have dropped eight straight and 18 of their past 20, including Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 11

ESPN pulls ‘coup’ with Mavericks’ long-term Kyrie Irving replacement in new mock draft

The Dallas Mavericks have been on the struggle bus in recent weeks, losers of eight straight games after Tuesday night’s defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 11

Mavericks' Jason Kidd Still Feeling Need to Defend Himself Over Cooper Flagg Decision

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd caught a lot of criticism for playing Cooper Flagg at point guard early in the season. Flagg was struggling with all of the eyes on him, the team was losing games, and the offense just looked out of sorts.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 11

Dallas Mavericks Add Intriguing Freshman in Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Dallas Mavericks hold two first-round picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, as well as a second-round pick, after the Anthony Davis trade with the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 11

NBA Draft Watch: Players to watch in the Big Ten Conference Tournament

With the NBA draft just three-and-a-half months away, the Dallas Mavericks are playing truly dreadful basketball. Cooper Flagg has struggled in his return from injury, and there hasn’t been much else to watch for.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 11

Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 124-112 loss at the Atlanta Hawks

The Dallas Mavericks are in the midst of a season-long road trip, looking to get a win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The Hawks had other ideas, handing the Mavs a 124-112 loss.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / March 11

NBA Draft Watch: Players to watch in the SEC Conference Tournament

The 2026 NBA Draft is three-and-a-half months away. With the beleaguered Mavericks laboring through the doldrums of a lost season, many fans (and bloggers) have turned their attentions to the exciting young prospects of college basketball.

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The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / March 11

Klay Thompson Floats Bold Scenario of Bahamas’ Basketball Team Challenging Team USA

When Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks nearly two years ago, he did not envision himself playing for a team in the midst of a rebuilding phase.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 10

Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 124-112 loss at the Atlanta Hawks

Another failed Dallas Mavericks (21-43) comeback attempt, another dollar. The Mavericks dropped their eighth straight game and their 18th in the team’s last 20, 124-112, against the Atlanta Hawks (33-31) at State Farm Arena on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Darryn Peterson’s Potential: The Hero Dallas Needs?

Batman and Robin. Rocket and Groot. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Superstar duos have ruled the NBA.

Dwight Powell News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Maverick Man: Will the Mavericks Retire Dwight Powell’s Jersey?

Certain simple comforts in life are easy to obtain but hard to fabricate. Wearing your favourite old pair of jeans, cracking open your favorite beer while mowing the lawn or having a plateful of your mother’s cooking.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 7

Mavericks aim to end losing streak, as they take on Raptors

The Dallas Mavericks will be out to end a six-game losing streak Sunday when they visit the Toronto Raptors. The Mavericks' struggles go beyond the losing streak.

Khris Middleton News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Khris Middleton gets disciplined by the NBA over mouthpiece incident

Khris Middleton’s bank account is now a little bit lighter thanks to Thursday night’s mouthpiece incident. The NBA announced on Saturday that they have fined the Dallas Mavericks forward Middleton a sum of $25,000.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Jayson Tatum's season debut

The Boston Celtics got one All-Star back on Friday but lost another for an extended period.

Jayson Tatum shines in return, making Celtics even more dangerous in East

Jayson Tatum makes winning return, helps Celtics top Mavericks

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 6

Jayson Tatum shines in return, makes Celtics even more dangerous

Jayson Tatum shines in return, making Celtics even more dangerous in East

The Boston Celtics were already one of the best teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference this season. Now they are even better. They might even be bordering on scary.

Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Tatum's season debut

Kevin Durant's gaffes lead to Warriors' stunning win in Houston

76ers' Joel Embiid still not ready to return from latest injury

Lakers' LeBron James blasts officials after Nikola Jokic incident

Doc Rivers shoots down Stephen A. Smith's report about his career

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Klay Thompson’s Future In Dallas Is Fading Away

Klay Thompson entered free agency in 2024 in need of a fresh start for his future. After missing two seasons with back-to-back ACL and Achilles injuries, he struggled to return to his “Splash Brother” prime.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / March 5

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone at historic pace

If Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg's NBA debut season wasn't historic already, it just secured its place as one of the best ever on Thursday night.

Draymond Green under fire for a dirty move on Jabari Smith Jr.

'Other' Jaylin Williams paying off for Thunder

Stephen A. Smith reveals his choice for NBA Rookie of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to one new team in rumors