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On YouTubeDallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 1
Jason Kidd Says He Would Take Cooper Flagg's Career Over His Own
Cooper Flagg was officially named the NBA's Rookie of the Year this week, joining his head coach, Jason Kidd, as one of just three players in Dallas Mavericks history to win the award.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 1
Mavs Fans Will Love Dirk Nowitzki's Reaction To Cooper Flagg Winning ROTY
Cooper Flagg was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season this week, becoming the third player in Dallas Mavericks history to win the award, joining Luka Doncic and Jason Kidd.
Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Mavericks Face Concern Over Rejection Days Before NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is just 10 days away, and the Dallas Mavericks are still without a general manager. While they have been actively searching for a top executive, their latest pursuit has suffered an unfortunate setback.
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Ryan Nembhard News / Mavs Moneyball / May 1
Ryan Nembhard exceeded expectations 
When I previewed Ryan Nembhard back in October, the framing was modest by design. Pass-first guard. Two-way deal. Floor general in the margins. Best case: define his lane so clearly that the Mavericks couldn’t justify cycling him out of the roster.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Richard Jefferson wants ROY voting change after Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg win
After a narrow Rookie of the Year race between Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, ESPN’s Richard Jefferson is calling for a change.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 30
Winning NBA Rookie of the Year is 'Everything' for Mavericks' Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg was named the NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday, but he was officially presented with the award by the Dallas Mavericks at a press conference on Wednesday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Bleacher Report / April 30
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Dirk Nowitzki had a great message after Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win
The greatest ever to wear a Dallas Mavericks uniform had nothing but great words to say about the franchise’s potential next GOAT. With Cooper Flagg winning the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki shared his admittedly biased take on the Mavs youngster’s impressive first year in the Association.
Dereck Lively II News / Mavs Moneyball / April 30
Dereck Lively’s lost season
Be honest wth me: do you remember Dereck Lively II playing a single game? I don’t. Or I didn’t. Not until I started looking way back into the season. In my memory, Lively played several games into January 2025, hurt his ankle/foot, and we haven’t seen him since.
Dallas Mavericks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 30
Dirk Nowitzki Commends Cooper Flagg’s Season After ROY Honor
Cooper Flagg became the third Dallas Mavericks player in NBA history to win the Rookie of the Year award, joining Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic. Flagg received high praise from Dirk Nowitzki, one of the greatest players to have played for the Mavericks, for his achievement following a historic 2025-26 season.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / April 29
Cooper Flagg looks ahead as he accepts Rookie of the Year Award
Cooper Flagg said he’s typically gotten some advance notice when he’s won major awards in the past, but he had no idea what the results were going to be as he watched the Rookie of the Year announcement on Monday.
Mark Cuban News / The Spun / April 29
Mark Cuban Predicts Big Change Is Coming To NBA After Lottery Shift
Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes a big change is coming to the NBA following the lottery change. The NBA is set to make drastic changes to the lottery rules.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Klay Thompson Makes Personal Decision on Wednesday
Klay Thompson has been dominating headlines all week. A four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest shooters the sport has ever seen, he built his reputation over 13 seasons, including 11 with the Golden State Warriors as part of the “Splash Brothers” alongside Stephen Curry.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 29
NBA Hall of Famer Makes Something Clear About Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Winning ROTY
Cooper Flagg is officially the third Rookie of the Year winner in Dallas Mavericks history. The award was announced on Monday night, ending months of debate between him and Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, who also had a historic season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / April 29
NBA Draft Watch: Do the Mavericks have to draft a guard in the Lottery?
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come to the conclusion that the Dallas Mavericks desperately need guard help. Cooper Flagg was thrusted into the role early, which obviously led to a ton of early struggles.
Klay Thompson News / Mavs Moneyball / April 29
Klay Thompson gave the Mavericks the professionalism they needed
Klay Thompson’s time in Dallas certainly has not played out the way he envisioned. His dreams of playing alongside Luka Doncic were cut down far too soon on Christmas of 2024, and yet, here, in the spring of 2026, Thompson remains a Maverick.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 28
Cooper Flagg Accomplished Something No One Else in the History of Basketball Has
Cooper Flagg was rightfully named the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year on Monday night, making him the third player in Dallas Mavericks history to win the award, joining Luka Doncic and Jason Kidd.
Nico Harrison gets praise from LeBron James’ ex-teammate after Cooper Flagg wins NBA ROTY
Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win is not just about his performance, it is also reopening the conversation around Nico Harrison’s vision. The Dallas Mavericks made one of the boldest moves in recent years to land the No.
Dallas Mavericks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28
Carmelo Anthony Highlights Nico Harrison’s Role in Cooper Flagg’s ROY Campaign
Carmelo Anthony credited former Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison after Cooper Flagg captured the Rookie of the Year award. It highlighted the long-term impact of Harrison’s roster decisions. Harrison found himself under intense scrutiny after orchestrating a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Stephen A. Smith Has Blunt Message for Megan Thee Stallion After Klay Thompson Split
At this stage of his career, Stephen A. Smith just covers everybody these days. And of course, it was inevitable that he would say his piece about Klay
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