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Dallas Mavericks part ways with HC Jason Kidd after five seasons

The Dallas Mavericks are parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Mavericks president Masai Ujiri and owner Patrick Dumont ultimately made the final decision this week, opting to move on and begin the search for a new coach.

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

The 'Active 20-10 playoff game leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Kyrie Irving Trade Speculation Grows as Mavericks Eye Future Around Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks are moving a lot faster than we expected. You see, ever since Cooper Flagg arrived as the franchise’s centerpiece, league execs have begun to wonder how long Dallas would keep trying to balance the future with veteran timelines.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 19

Dallas Mavericks Veteran Makes Stance on Future With Team Clear Amid Trade Rumors

The Dallas Mavericks enter a pivotal offseason for the franchise's future. What they do this offseason will define how they proceed for years to come as they build the team around Cooper Flagg, and it's the first offseason of a new regime, led by team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz.

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 / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 18

Failed Mavericks Free Agent Signing Admits Never Wanting to Leave Initial Team

The Dallas Mavericks have never been shy about taking big swings in free agency, even if it doesn't always work out, whether they sign elsewhere or they just don't become that successful in Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 18

Monday Mavericks Mock Draft: Exploring Trade Scenario at the Back Half of First Round

We are just over 5 weeks away from the first round of the NBA Draft, which is a pivotal point for the future of the Dallas Mavericks. They have to nail this draft as they won't control their first-round pick after this year until 2031.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 18

Dailyn Swain is ready to impact your team yesterday

After falling to the ninth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks now enter a very different section of the board than they were hoping for a few months ago.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / May 18

Should Klay Thompson Retire From the NBA?

Klay Thompson continues to play for the Dallas Mavericks, but his tenure in Dallas has been rocky, to say the least. Thompson’s Dallas journey has come with twists and turns after a messy Bay Area exit that included a sad end of the “Splash Brothers” era alongside Stephen Curry.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 17

Can Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Break Run of International NBA MVPs?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday, his second year in a row winning the prestigious honor.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 17

2011 NBA Champion Details Mavericks' Perfect Game Plan Against Heat, LeBron James

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the most impressive championships in NBA history, as they took down an impressive list of All-Stars and future Hall-of-Famers in 2011.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 17

Roundtable: This week’s draft crush

With the Draft Lottery and the Combine all happening last week, the question I posed this time was simple: who is your current draft crush? We may ask this one may times over the next few weeks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 17

The rebuild: 4 things every contender has and when Dallas could get there

Bringing a bad team to contention typically takes time. It took the Mavericks four years to return to prominence after drafting Luka Doncic. Cooper Flagg’s timeline is setting up to be similar.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 16

Who is the Dallas Mavericks' Dream Lottery Draft Target?

The Dallas Mavericks officially have the 9th overall pick for the 2026 NBA Draft. There are still more than 5 weeks before the Draft, but they've already met with a handful of prospects, and they likely have an idea of the direction they'll go on June 23rd.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 16

Mavericks Should Consider Trading Recently Extended Veteran to Draft Rare 7-Footer

The Dallas Mavericks are in the process of rebuilding the team around star rookie Cooper Flagg. He had a sensational first season, but the team around him has to get a lot better while still being on his timeline.

PJ Washington News / Mavs Moneyball / May 16

An up-and-down season for PJ Washington

PJ Washington became a beloved figure for the Dallas Mavericks after the 2024 trade that brought the passionate forward over from the Charlotte Hornets for Grant Williams and a protected 2027 first-round pick.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Cooper Flagg goes public with his basketball player girlfriend

Cooper Flagg may in line for a remake of “Love & Basketball.” The Dallas Mavericks phenom Flagg went public over social media this week with his girlfriend Arianna Roberson.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 15

Are Dallas Mavericks Signaling Trade Up in 2026 NBA Draft By Meeting With AJ Dybantsa?

Dallas Mavericks fans were disappointed when the team fell in the draft lottery to the 9th pick, ending the hope of adding an elite talent to pair with Cooper Flagg.

Masai Ujiri News / The Lead / May 14

Masai Ujiri Bringing Stability to Mavs Remains His Top Priority

Just over a week ago, the Dallas Mavericks introduced Masai Ujiri as the franchise’s new team president, and his message to fans is already loud and clear.

Kyrie Irving News / Kicks on SI / May 13

Kyrie Irving 'Prays' Fans Kept His Nike SpongeBob Sneakers

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving continues to blaze his own trail in the NBA and the footwear industry. However, many fans will always favor his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Mavericks GM sends a strong message on Cooper Flagg-Kyrie Irving combo

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot to look forward to even after a disappointing 2025-26 season. The Mavs struggled in their first full season since the stunning Luka Doncic trade, winning just 26 games.

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / May 11

Mavericks find 'perfect' complement for 2025-26 ROY Cooper Flagg in post-NBA Draft lottery mock draft

The Dallas Mavericks weren't as lucky in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery as they were in 2025. But the Mavs still might be able to find the perfect complement to Cooper Flagg.

Dallas Mavericks: Is the New-Look Team the Real Deal?

Perspective on tanking and the drop to 9th in the draft order

Monday Mavericks Mock Draft: First Post-Lottery Prediction for Dallas

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / May 11

Dallas Mavericks: Is the New-Look Team the Real Deal?

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been one of the most eventful in recent years. The Mavericks hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as their new Team President and Alternate Governor and former Portland Trail Blazers executive Mike Schmitz as their new General Manager.

Mark Cuban News / EssentiallySports / May 11

Regretful Mark Cuban Can’t Buy Back the Dallas Mavericks, but the Billionaire Has Already Found His Next Basketball Project

It’s life, and sometimes certain decisions come back to haunt you, and few understand that better than Mark Cuban. In December 2023, he sold 73% of the Dallas Mavericks for $3.5 billion.

Mark Cuban News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

Mark Cuban purchases ownership stake in franchise, but it’s not Mavericks

Businessman Mark Cuban was known for many years as the primary owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise. While Cuban still has a piece of the Mavericks, he is moving forward with purchasing an ownership stake in another professional basketball team.