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Jason Kidd Names His All-Time Starting 5 Of Former Teammates

Hall of Famer Jason Kidd is one of the greatest point guards of all time, and he also got to play with some great players during his long NBA career. Kidd spent 19 seasons in the league, and The GAME recently asked him to create his all-time starting five of his former teammates.

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Former Dallas Mavericks Star Teases Big Comeback Plans With The Team

After Luka Doncic was unceremoniously traded in 2025, many former Dallas Mavericks players have distanced themselves from the franchise. It was a clear sign that they did not agree with the decision of then-GM Nico Harrison.

Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 3

One Player's Health is Biggest Key to Mavericks' Season, Per Dirk Nowitzki

A big season is upcoming for the Dallas Mavericks, but they've gone through a lot of change this offseason, including a new coach, front office, and a lot of new players.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mavericks Name 105.3 The Fan New Flagship Radio Station

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have a new radio home. The club announced Thursday that 105.3 The Fan will become its flagship station under a multi-year, multi-platform agreement with Audacy.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki 'Really Liked' Dallas Mavericks' First-Round Pick

The Dallas Mavericks have had a lot of changes this offseason, and it's always great to hear the insight of the greatest player in franchise history: Dirk Nowitzki.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mark Cuban Says Managing College Roster Is Harder Than NBA Team

DALLAS — Mark Cuban said college football and basketball roster management has become a tougher job than running an NBA roster. His example was Indiana, which won a national championship without building its team around a collection of five-star recruits.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Says He Has Followed Santi Aldama For Years

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that he has followed Santi Aldama for years and is looking forward to seeing him with the Dallas Mavericks, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mavericks Target Nov. 18 Warriors Game For Don Nelson Tribute

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are targeting Nov. 18 for a tribute to former coach and general manager Don Nelson, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Says Zaccharie Risacher’s ‘Potential Is There’ After Mavericks Trade

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that Zaccharie Risacher still has room to grow into what the Dallas Mavericks traded for, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Explains Ideal Mavericks Fit Around Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that the Dallas Mavericks have to build a roster that functions around Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Calls Naji Marshall Extension ‘Well Deserved’ After Breakout Season

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki backed the Dallas Mavericks‘ decision to extend Naji Marshall on Monday, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 3

Dereck Lively gives ‘gone fishing’ a new meaning

The Dallas Mavericks have been without the services of Dereck Lively since very early last season, but that hasn’t stopped him from making his presence known.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki can’t wait to see Kyrie Irving back in action

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the second year of a rebuild following their much-maligned decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package centered around Anthony Davis.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

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Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Mavericks’ plan for Kyrie Irving has been revealed

Kyrie Irving is one of the last men standing in Dallas from the old guard, but even he might get sent packing over the next several months. The Dallas Mavericks would like to play their veteran point guard Irving through January and get him to build value, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Tuesday.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 1

Mavericks Criticized for Recent Extension By Former NBA Executive

The Dallas Mavericks handed wing Naji Marshall a three-year, $51.9 million extension last month, surprising some people by making this move now. Marshall was set to enter the final year of the deal he signed with Dallas in the 2024 offseason, which will pay him $9.4 million before this new extension kicks in next year.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 1

Bleacher Report Names Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving NBA’s Best 34-Year-Old

DALLAS — Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey named Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving the NBA’s best 34-year-old. Irving beat Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert.

Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / September 1

The Mavericks go for gold (again) with City Edition jersey

The Dallas Mavericks are just weeks away from year-two Cooper Flagg and a new look roster taking the court for training camp. In the calm before the upcoming storm that is the NBA season, basketball-related news is quiet, but that leaves plenty of room for things like… jersey leaks.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 1

Jason Kidd predicts just how good Cooper Flagg will be in his NBA prime

When asked about Cooper Flagg’s ultimate ceiling, Jason Kidd brought up a name that instantly changed the conversation. Once in the NBA, Cooper Flagg made an immediate transition to the pro level look completely seamless.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Jason Kidd reveals if he plans to coach again

Jason Kidd is apparently on a hiatus rather than a retirement. The former Dallas Mavericks head coach Kidd visited the Philippines this week and was interviewed by Rappler’s Delfin Dioquino.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Jason Kidd Open To Future Coaching Opportunities

The Mavericks and former head coach Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways in May, but the 53-year-old remains interested in continuing his coaching career, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal.

Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / August 27

Mavericks could trade Kyrie Irving for one big reason besides his age

Almost out of nowhere, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving seems to have hit the trade market, albeit unofficially.

Klay Thompson addresses giving up millions in salary to leave Mavericks

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Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Klay Thompson gave up a huge amount of money in Mavericks buyout

Klay Thompson was really ready to move on from the Dallas Mavericks. The five-time NBA All-Star Thompson formally got bought out by the Mavericks earlier this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

At age 36, Thompson isn't the same player he once was. But he's a year younger than Ray Allen was when he joined the Heat in 2012, which led to an NBA title.

Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks

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Klay Thompson News / Yardbarker / August 17