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Former Mavericks guard likens being traded away from Warriors to Luka Doncic trade

The city of Dallas is feeling a level of betrayal since Nico Harrison and the Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mavs fans saw him as the successor to Dirk Nowitzki, thinking he'd get a statue across from him eventually.

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Former Dallas mayor slams Mavericks for trading Luka Doncic to Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks have been almost universally panned for deciding to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick.

Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 9

Former Mavericks star raves about playing with Dirk Nowitzki

The Dallas Mavericks have had no shortage of great players come through the franchise at certain points in their careers. But there have been none better than Dirk Nowitzki, the seven-foot German who spent all 21 years with the Mavs, winning an MVP in 2007 and an NBA Championship in 2011 while becoming one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

2 early Dallas Mavericks trade targets in 2025 NBA offseason

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season came to an end at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies, as they dropped the do-or-die game, 120-106 to conclude the Play-In Tournament.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 9

Spencer Dinwiddie highlights Dwight Powell as a standout voice in the locker room

It wasn’t just vet leaders Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis who helped lead the team through hard times this season. In his exit interview recently, Spencer Dinwiddie made a point out of mentioning Dwight Powell as a guy who kept the team engaged and motivated during adversity.

PJ Washington News / Mavs Moneyball / May 9

PJ Washington was a stabilizing force in a turbulent year for the Dallas Mavericks

P.J. continues to be everything Dallas fans hoped he’d be PJ Washington’s first full season with the Dallas Mavericks was a successful one, from a personal production standpoint.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 9

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving makes unexpected move ahead of looming free agency decision

Kyrie Irving did everything in his power to keep the Mavericks afloat during the most tumultuous season in franchise history. Following the shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and an injury to Anthony Davis in his Mavericks debut, Irving upped his minutes as Dallas fought to stay in the playoff race.

Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 8

Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to Lakers will have impact lasting 'decades'

The Dallas Mavericks have been without Luka Doncic for over three months now after trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade is expected to have an impact on the league for many years, possibly decades, to come, according to Bleacher Report writer Dan Favale.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Mavericks’ Klay Thompson reveals shocking new hairstyle

It looks like Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has taken on a new hairstyle in the offseason following the team’s playoff exit in April. Los Angeles barber J Ram (@jramcuts on TikTok) posted a video of Thompson’s visit for a recent cut.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 8

Re-visiting the Mavericks-Nets trade for Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks were the beneficiary of Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets two years ago. Since the trade, Irving helped the Mavs reach the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / May 8

Luka Dončić, Mavericks Could Meet in Preseason Clash in Las Vegas

The next highly anticipated matchup between Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Mavericks could come sooner than expected—and on one of the NBA’s biggest offseason stages.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 8

Additional perspectives on the trade of Luka Dončić – Part II

The Mavericks’ season is over and now Luka Dončić joins Dallas on vacation – did anyone actually “win” the shocking trade? With the 2024-2025 NBA Season officially a wrap for the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, the current chapter on the Luka Dončić trade is at least temporarily closed.

Nico Harrison News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

Is Nico Harrison Correcting Course Or Covering His Tracks?

For the third straight offseason, the Dallas Mavericks have overhauled their health and performance staff. This time, general manager Nico Harrison dismissed long-time head athletic trainer Dionne Calhoun and athletic performance director Keith Belton according to ESPN insider Tim MacMahon.

WNBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / May 8

'I Would Like to See Kyrie at a Game': Paige Bueckers Hopes to Share Dallas Stage With Kyrie Irving

Paige Bueckers has already made waves in Dallas since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. But when asked which celebrity she’d like to see courtside during her rookie season with the Wings, the answer came without hesitation: Kyrie Irving.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 8

Paige Bueckers calls out Mavericks star Kyrie Irving

The city of Dallas has a new superstar to look forward to after the local WNBA team, the Dallas Wings, selected Paige Bueckers first overall in the most recent WNBA draft.

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Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / May 8

Daniel Gafford kept it simple amid the most confusing season ever

After a half of a season plus a playoff run of titanic dunks, noisy blocks, timely put-backs and cathartic yells, Gafford was a lighthouse shining brightly amidst a sea of confusion by simply doing more of the same.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 8

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon Updates Public With Nico Harrison News

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently updated the general public with Nico Harrison news. Harrison has been a hot-button topic since the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick.

Nico Harrison News / Mavs Moneyball / May 7

Mavericks part ways with multiple training staff members

The move comes 22 days after GM Nico Harrison’s public defense of staff in media “roundtable.” The Dallas Mavericks have dismissed several training staff members, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Klay Thompson's Big Change in Physical Appearance is Catching Attention

Dallas Mavericks' shooting guard Klay Thompson finished a rather discreet first season with the Texas franchise after ending a 13-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / May 7

NBA Draft Lottery Could Save Dallas Mavericks

Things are looking grim in Dallas. Nico Harrison made a trade on Feb. 1 that can only be compared to the Babe Ruth trade of yesteryear, which many believe put a curse on the Boston Red Sox spanning generations.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / May 6

Mark Cuban On Carmelo Anthony’s Hall Of Fame Nod: 'He Was Killing the League'

As NBA legend Carmelo Anthony enters the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the basketball world is abuzz with praise and admiration. Mark Cuban, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks and a prominent figure in the NBA for many years, shared his heartfelt response.

Kyrie Irving News / Total Apex Sports / May 2

Kyrie Irving Breaks Silence on Season-Ending Injury Recovery

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has broken his silence on his season-ending injury recovery. Irving, 33, suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025.

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History shows Warriors shouldn't be alarmed by blowout loss

History shows Warriors shouldn't be alarmed by Game 5 blowout loss

The Golden State Warriors suffered an embarrassing blowout loss on the road to Dillon Brooks' team Thursday. But it's not too alarming.

Steve Kerr pulls drastic move during blowout Game 5 loss

Suns hire a new general manager

Former exec: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is best path forward for Bucks

Lakers' early exit not on Luka Doncic or indicative of franchise's future

Hornets' Mark Williams throws shade at Lakers after their playoff exit

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / April 29

Dallas Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki Reacts To Steve Nash News

Steve Nash was one of the most exciting points guards in NBA history. He last played in the league during the 2013-14 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Mavericks Predicted To Give Kyrie Irving New 3-Year Deal Despite ACL Tear

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving has a player option worth $43,962,963 for next season. The Duke product, who tore the ACL in his left knee on