Dallas Mavericks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

LeBron James News / Mavs Moneyball / July 25

LeBron James has chosen a team — what it may mean for the Dallas Mavericks

LeBron James has chosen the Philadelphia 76ers as the next team he will play for in his illustrious career. As James has been wont to do over the past two decades, he once again took his time in making a decision before joining up with the newly reloaded 76ers who benefited from the acquisition of Jaylen Brown earlier in the offseason.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 24

LeBron James Tried to Have Mavericks Trade Kyrie Irving Before Signing With 76ers

LeBron James has made his free agency decision, as he announced on Friday morning that he would be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for the final chapter of his legendary career.

NBA News / Scoop B / July 24

The Cooper Flagg Dilemma: Why a Kyrie Irving-James Harden Swap Collapses on Contact

The NBA offseason thrives on speculative trade logic, but reality often crashes through the floor of internet trade machines. A direct swap sending Kyrie Irving back to Cleveland while dispatching James Harden to Dallas makes for sensational sports talk radio.

Steph Curry News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24

New update addresses Kyrie Irving rumor; former teammate gives LeBron James free-agency advice

The LeBron James Saga just keeps getting stranger and stranger. Here's the latest.

How Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis may be impacting LeBron James' free-agency delay

Cavs, Warriors not interested in trading for Anthony Davis amid LeBron wait

Heat’s LeBron James explanation is getting harder to believe

Latest Heat blunder may have cost them LeBron James

The 'Most 40-point NBA games since 1976' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Cooper Flagg News / HITC / July 24

Steve Harvey won’t have Dave Portnoy back after facing Cooper Flagg’s relatives on Family Feud

Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports’ appearance on Celebrity Family Feud against Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg’s family didn’t go that well. Team Flagg comprehensively beat Team Barstool 543-0 on this special edition of the iconic TV show.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Klay Thompson may join one team if bought out by Mavericks

The Klay Thompson rumor mill is churning, and he keeps getting linked to one team if the Dallas Mavericks ultimately buy him out. In an appearance on “NBA Today,” ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported that Thompson keeps getting linked to the Miami Heat if the Mavericks ultimately buy out his contract.

Sergio De Larrea News / The Lead / July 23

Sergio De Larrea Flashes Elite Playmaking Potential For Dallas Mavericks

The NBA is chock-full of world-class playmakers, and the Dallas Mavericks may have the next great one of the future in their possession. Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, Trae Young — the list goes on and on of who are the best in the league.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 23

Mavericks Have Not Received Lakers Trade Interest For Two Ex-Luka Doncic Teammates

As the Dallas Mavericks look to retool the team around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, they're on a mission to find the best-fitting talent possible. Because Flagg isn't the greatest shooter yet, that means looking to trade away non-shooters while clearing space in the frontcourt.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / HITC / July 23

Dave Portnoy set to feature on iconic American TV show alongside Mavericks superstar Cooper Flagg

Dave Portnoy will appear on a major American TV show alongside fellow New England native and now Dallas Mavericks superstar, Cooper Flagg. Portnoy and Flagg both grew up as fans of the Boston Celtics.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23

How Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis may be impacting LeBron James' free-agency delay

As of Wednesday, there was no indication that free-agent superstar LeBron James was close to revealing where he will play during the 2026-27 NBA season.

NHL's Jets, PGA Tour roast Heat for LeBron James mishap

NBA insider thinks LeBron James should sign with this team

The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 24

Dallas Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Including Two Games In China

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Highlighted By China Return The Dallas Mavericks will play two preseason games in China against the Houston Rockets before closing out the slate with home matchups against New Orleans and Atlanta at American Airlines Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21

Mavericks continue to collect first-round picks

Trades that preceded Ujiri's hiring have tied his hands when it comes to roster building. He's making some intriguing gambles using his limited resources.

Mavericks are signing a notable ex-Michigan player

Four NBA teams that thrived after whiffing on top picks

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

Max Christie News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Clippers, Cam Christie Agree To Push Back Salary Guarantee Date

For the second time this offseason, the Clippers and Cam Christie have agreed to push back the former second-round pick’s salary guarantee date, according to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 20

Dallas Mavericks Waive Forward After Summer League Mishap

The Dallas Mavericks concluded their 2026 NBA Summer League last Friday with a 3-2 record. It was one of the more fun Mavericks Summer League teams in recent memory, as players like Sergio De Larrea and Vsevolod Ishchenko had noteworthy performances.

Tyler Smith News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Mavericks Waive Tyler Smith

The Mavericks are waiving Tyler Smith, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The move is now official, according to the NBA’s transaction log.

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Klay Thompson doesn’t dismiss possibility of Warriors reunion

Klay Thompson isn’t making any promises. But he isn’t ruling anything out, either. While appearing at Fanatics Fest, the longtime Warriors star was approached

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Sam Presti addresses the Thunder’s decision to trade Lu Dort

The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Report: Mavericks are shopping one notable fan favorite

Another member of the Dallas Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals team could soon be leaving town. The Dallas Mavericks are actively fielding trade offers on center Daniel Gafford, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week during a podcast appearance.

Morez Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Morez Johnson Jr, Sergio de Larrea’s biggest red flags from 2026 Mavericks Summer League

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2026 NBA Summer League with a dramatically reshaped identity. The franchise has fully embraced a youth movement centered around Cooper Flagg.

Masai Ujiri News / Hoops Wire / July 19

Mavericks haven’t wasted time putting Masai Ujiri’s stamp on roster

The Mavericks didn’t hire Masai Ujiri to sit on his hands. Judging by the past few weeks, he has no plans to. Dallas has quietly become one of the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason, reshaping its roster around reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg while adding size, youth and international talent seemingly everywhere it turns.