Dallas Mavericks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

3 notes as Dallas prepares to face Oklahoma City

Dallas is set to host the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, their final home game before playing eight of their next nine games on the road.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / February 28

Dwyane Wade Believes Cooper Flagg Stands Alone in ROTY Conversations, Praises His Versatility

Start to life in the NBA was a little difficult for Cooper Flagg but it didn’t take him time to show why he was one of the most desired No. 1 Draft pick in years.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

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Khris Middleton News / Hoops Rumors / February 28

Khris Middleton To Finish Season With Mavericks

Khris Middleton has decided not to pursue a buyout and will remain with the Mavericks for the rest of the season, sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Cooper Flagg set to miss Mavericks-Thunder clash with lingering foot injury

Cooper Flagg has missed six consecutive games due to a left mid-foot sprain injury. Although the walking boot was recently removed, it appears there is still no timetable for return for the Dallas Mavericks star.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd: Khris Middleton is buyout candidate

The Mavericks could have a decision looming with veteran forward Khris Middleton. Prior to Friday’s loss to Memphis, coach Jason Kidd confirmed Middleton is weighing whether to pursue a buyout ahead of Sunday’s deadline to remain playoff-eligible with another team.

Ryan Nembhard News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Mavericks promoting Ryan Nembhard to two-year standard deal

The Mavericks are converting guard Ryan Nembhard from a two-way contract to a two-year standard deal that includes a team option for 2026-27, per Marc Stein.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / February 28

Mavericks' Undrafted Rookie Ryan Nembhard Earns Standard Contract

Another member of the 2025 NBA Draft class has landed a standard contract. After second-round pick Jamir Watkins signed a two-year deal with the Wizards on Feb.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 28

Mavericks Cut Piece of Anthony Davis Trade, Sign Standout Undrafted Rookie

The Dallas Mavericks wanted to convert one of their two-way contracts to a standard NBA contract, hoping they could free a roster spot at the trade deadline.

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Daniel Gafford News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Daniel Gafford gets 100% real on dealing with injury adversity

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford recently returned from injury in the team’s 124-105 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gafford has been dealing with persistent ankle injuries throughout the season, missing several games.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28

Mavs Cut Ties With 29-YO Guard to Boost Cooper Flagg’s Future

The Dallas Mavericks have seemingly kept aside the 2025-26 season. Their only focus is on the future around Cooper Flagg. After Luka Doncic, the franchise is trusting the 19-year-old rookie to hold the reins.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / February 28

Mavs To Promote Ryan Nembhard On Two-Way Deal

The Mavericks are promoting two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-year standard contract, his representatives Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of Life Sports Agency told ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

How Cooper Flagg has impacted Mavericks despite injury absence

On Friday, Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies. He remains out due to a foot sprain. Though he isn’t in uniform, Flagg has remained active in a different way, per Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban.

Tyus Jones News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Mavericks to waive veteran guard Tyus Jones

The Mavericks intend to waive veteran point guard Tyus Jones, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Because the move is expected to be completed before the end of the day Sunday, Jones will remain playoff-eligible and can sign with a contender ahead of the postseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / February 28

Yes, embrace the nihilism of the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks basketball season

You are stirred from a nightmare just before sunrise to a nightmare of the waking variety, by the shrill of feedback from a blown-out loudspeaker positioned at the end of an otherwise silent city block.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / February 28

Mavericks To Waive Tyus Jones

The Mavericks intend to waive point guard Tyus Jones, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Because the move will happen before the end of the day on Sunday, Jones will retain his playoff eligibility for his next team.

Cooper Flagg News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg likely out at least two more games

The Cooper Flagg injury timeline is stretching a little longer. The Mavericks rookie forward missed his sixth straight game Friday with a left midfoot sprain and is expected to be sidelined for at least two more, according to multiple reports.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Lose To Memphis Grizzlies, 124-105

The Dallas Mavericks continued their three-game homestand against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. However, Memphis beat Dallas 124-105 at the American Airlines Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 28

Jalen Brunson achieves Knicks history in big win over Bucks

Already able to make a case as one of the greatest New York Knicks players ever, Jalen Brunson made history while leading his team to a dominating win on Friday night.

Josh Hart hits back at an angry Knicks fan on social media

Tyrese Maxey passes Allen Iverson in major 76ers franchise milestone

Kings' Precious Achiuwa outduels Mavericks' Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

Lakers' Marcus Smart looked so fed up with Deandre Ayton

Clint Capela fires back at Ayton

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Mavericks Announce Klay Thompson Injury Update Amid 15th NBA Season

For the first time in his career, Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson has been assigned to a bench role now that he’s in his 15th season in the NBA. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd shifted the five-time All-Star to the second unit this season.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Hoops Journal / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Co-Interim GM Reveals What Went Into Shutting Down Kyrie Irving For Season

Dallas Mavericks co-interim general manager Matt Riccardi joined Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket and the decision to shut down NBA star Kyrie Irving for the season was brought up.