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Daniel Gafford shares details on first talks with new Mavericks President amid growing trade rumors

Daniel Gafford has heard from Masai Ujiri, but the Dallas Mavericks center still does not sound fully secure in the team’s new direction. That shift matters for Gafford, a holdover from the Luka Doncic era whose role may not perfectly match Cooper Flagg’s future.

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Dallas Mavericks: Is Jalen Brunson’s Exit a Big Mistake?

The Dallas Mavericks have faced several high-profile mistakes in recent years, both in on-court performance and off-court governance. As a result, the mishaps fueled frustration among Mavericks fans.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 6

Dallas Mavericks Veteran Wants Accountability From Head Coaching Hire

The Dallas Mavericks are currently searching for a new head coach after letting Jason Kidd go a few weeks ago. They're still in the early stages of vetting candidates, but everyone has a candidate in mind that they'd like.

Dallas Mavericks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 6

'They have nothing': Brian Windhorst Analyzes Why Dallas Mavericks Made Front Office Moves

Brian Windhorst has never been one to sugarcoat front office failures, and for the Dallas Mavericks, he made sure everyone understood exactly how bad the damage truly is.

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 6

Mark Cuban Shares Advice For Mavericks Regarding Kyrie Irving

After the Dallas Mavericks revamped their front office, hiring Masai Ujiri to be team president and Mike Schmitz to be GM, they decided to move on from Jason Kidd as the head coach.

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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.

Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / June 6

Daniel Gafford offers insight on the state of the Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks have a busy offseason ahead, as they look to fill their head coaching vacancy and reshape their roster around Cooper Flagg. The coaching search is well underway, with both big college names and NBA veterans in the mix.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 6

New Report Reveals Dallas Mavericks Trade Up Interest In NBA Draft

Time is beginning to dwindle down before the 2026 NBA Draft begins later this month. For the second consecutive season, the Dallas Mavericks hold a top-10 selection that the franchise can utilize to provide an injection of talent to the roster.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 5

Mark Cuban Continues Campaign of Bashing Former Mavericks GM Nico Harrison

It's been a wild three years for the Dallas Mavericks since Mark Cuban sold his majority share of the team to Miriam Adelson, who left her son-in-law, Patrick Dumont, in charge to run the team.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / June 5

Mark Cuban shares how Mavericks should treat Kyrie Irving amid growing trade rumors

Mark Cuban believes the Mavericks should handle Kyrie Irving’s future with one simple starting point: ask him what he wants. That matters because Irving’s name has surfaced in offseason trade discussions while Dallas reshapes its front office around Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz.

Kyrie Irving News / Total Apex Sports / June 4

Is Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving’s Future Uncertain?

A potential Kyrie Irving trade has been a hot topic in the NBA world, and Irving’s future may be uncertain in the near future. Irving, 34, has been dealing with contract uncertainty and injury issues.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 4

Mavericks Expected to Speak With College 'Titans' For Head Coach Opening

The Dallas Mavericks are in the process of looking for a new coach after dismissing Jason Kidd a few weeks ago. They'd ideally like to have someone in place by the start of the NBA Draft, which is less than three weeks away.

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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.

Rich Paul News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4

Mavericks rumors: Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports trying to steer top NBA Draft prospect to Dallas

The 2026 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the Dallas Mavericks own picks No. 9 and 30 in the first round. Speculation is growing that the club could be in line for one of the top prospects in this year’s class to help improve the backcourt, and rumors are that famed agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports is doing his best to ensure it happens.

Dusty May News / Yardbarker / June 4

Is Michigan basketball coach Dusty May heading to the NBA?

Could May ditch the college ranks for a shot a basketball's highest level?

A decade of drama: Ranking the 10 best NBA Finals

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / June 4

Mavericks casting wide net in coaching search

The Mavericks appear to be taking their time. More than two weeks after parting ways with Jason Kidd, Dallas has begun reaching out to potential coaching candidates as the organization conducts what is expected to be an extensive search for its next head coach.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 4

Top 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Could Be Trying to Force His Way to Dallas Mavericks

We are less than three weeks away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Dallas Mavericks will enter with the 9th, 30th, and 48th picks. They're aware of just how important this draft is, as they won't control their first-round pick again until 2031, and with Cooper Flagg ready to lead this team in the future, they need to add some support around him.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 3

Mark Cuban Reveals Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki's True Feelings About Nico Harrison

Nico Harrison is going to go down as one of the worst and most hated executives in professional sports history for what he did to the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / June 3

Latest on Mavericks’ coaching search

The Mavericks still have a head coaching vacancy. They just don’t appear to be in any rush to fill it. With the NBA Draft now less than three weeks away, Dallas remains without a replacement for Jason Kidd, and one name previously viewed as a potential candidate doesn’t sound like he’s had much contact with the organization.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 3

Possible Mavericks Coaching Candidate Provides Surprising Update On Search

The Dallas Mavericks are still searching for their next head coach after dismissing Jason Kidd a few weeks ago. Ideally, Masai Ujiri would like to have the coach in place before the NBA Draft so they can have collaboration in who the team selects, but there haven't been many rumblings on who that will be.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / June 3

NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Sixers, Paul George, draft

The Mavericks continue to insist they’re excited about pairing Cooper Flagg with a healthy Kyrie Irving, but NBA insider Jake Fischer isn’t entirely convinced the veteran guard will still be in Dallas by opening night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / June 2

Mavericks Set Sights on New Era with Bold Arena Move to Far North Dallas

The Mavericks have never been afraid to make a statement. On the court, it’s Cooper Flagg and late‑game drama. Off the court, it’s bold decisions that reshape the franchise’s future.

Mark Cuban News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2

How Mark Cuban truly feels about Mavericks leaving the AAC

Recently, it was announced that the Dallas Mavericks would be departing the American Airlines Center for a new venue in Valley View in the distant future.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / June 2

Mavericks Reach Agreement On Arena Site Outside Of Downtown

The Mavericks have reached a preliminary agreement on a site for a new arena and entertainment district that would move the team outside of downtown Dallas for the first time in franchise history.

Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Jason Kidd posts farewell message after being let go by Mavericks

After five seasons as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd was fired in a bit of a surprising move. Kidd took Dallas to two playoff trips and an NBA Finals, but the Mavericks are changing things up this summer.