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The Mavericks continue to make it clear they like what they have in young center Moussa Cisse. Dallas will match the Knicks’ offer sheet for the restricted free agent, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, ensuring Cisse remains with the team after an encouraging rookie season.

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Instant NBA Trade Grade: Mavericks Acquire Former 1st Overall Pick in 3-Team Deal

The Dallas Mavericks are not done wheeling and dealing yet. According to ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania, the Mavericks have acquired former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher in a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and OKC Thunder.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 19

Dallas Mavericks Rookie Teased As NBA Summer League's Best Passer

The Dallas Mavericks are moving towards the next phase of the offseason following a week in Las Vegas for the 2026 NBA Summer League. The five exhibition games provided the Mavericks with an opportunity to evaluate their incoming draft picks and younger members of the roster, such as second-year guard Ryan Nembhard.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 19

Mavericks' Top-10 Pick Highlighted For NBA Summer League Performance

The Dallas Mavericks concluded their 2026 NBA Summer League run with a 110-88 victory against the New York Knicks on Friday. Dallas ended its time in Las Vegas with a 3-2 record, including three straight victories to cap off the action.

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Cooper Flagg News / EssentiallySports / July 19

Mavs Make Swift Decision to Help Cooper Flagg After Knicks Almost Found Their Mitchell Robinson Replacement

The Dallas Mavericks acted faster than Speedy Gonzales to ensure their frontcourt retained a young talent suited to play alongside Cooper Flagg. In a direct response to an aggressive free-agency strike by the reigning champion New York Knicks, the Mavericks’ front office didn’t wait 48 hours to decide on Moussa Cisse.

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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.

Sergio De Larrea News / Mavs Moneyball / July 19

Sergio De Larrea stood out in NBA Summer League

Earlier in the week, we ran a basic poll question, asking you all which player you most enjoyed watching in the NBA Summer League held out in Las Vegas.

Moussa Cisse News / Hoops Rumors / July 19

Mavericks To Match Offer Sheet, Keep Moussa Cisse

The Mavericks will match the Knicks‘ offer sheet for restricted free agent big man Moussa Cisse, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Agents Yann Balikouzou and Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management confirmed Dallas’ decision to Charania.

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Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Klay Thompson may have dropped a hint about a potential Warriors reunion

Klay Thompson may still be thinking about wearing a Golden State Warriors uniform again before calling it a career. The Dallas Mavericks sniper was spotted

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / July 18

Dallas Mavericks’ Possible Next Steps After Summer League

The Dallas Mavericks recently concluded their NBA Summer League slate against the New York Knicks at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday. The NBA’s Summer League served as a testing ground for the Mavericks, who are rebuilding around the reigning Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg.

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How Cooper Flagg rubbed shoulders with Michael Jordan and LeBron James in his rookie season

Cooper Flagg came into the NBA with hefty expectations, and his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks lived up to the billing. Flagg did not take long to adjust to the demands of professional basketball.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 18

Knicks Sign Mavs RFA Moussa Cisse To Two-Year Offer Sheet

1:45 pm: Cisse signed a two-year, minimum-salary contract with the Knicks, according to reports from Ian Begley of SNY.tv and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter links).

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 18

Grading Each Mavericks Draft Pick's NBA Summer League Performance

The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday night with a win over the New York Knicks, giving them a 3-2 record for the event.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 17

Dallas Mavericks Earn Summer League Consolation Game

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been energetic but transitional. The Mavericks’ focus has been clearer, with a goal to build around Cooper Flagg as they await the veterans’ returns.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 17

Mavericks Could Make Roster Change After Young Player's Summer League Misstep

The Dallas Mavericks are nearing the end of their 2026 NBA Summer League slate. So far, the Mavericks are 2-2, and will play their fifth and final exhibition game against the New York Knicks on Friday evening.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl News / Hoops Rumors / July 16

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Signs With Aris B.C.

Free agent forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has signed a two-year contract with Aris B.C., the Greek club announced today in a press release. According to Dimitris Minaretzis of Eurohoops, Robinson-Earl had reached a tentative agreement with Aris that gave him until the end of the day on July 15 to opt out to accept an NBA offer.

Klay Thompson News / Stadium Rant / July 16

Klay Thompson Rumors: 3 Potential Scenarios For The 4-Time Champion

Klay Thompson is back in the middle of NBA rumors once again as the offseason moves along. His name has been thrown into trade talks for months now, but no one has seemed to be willing to take on the salary.

Sergio De Larrea News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Mavericks’ Sergio De Larrea flashes skills with Summer League double-double

The Dallas Mavericks have some interesting young blood coming in, with Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea coming in as exciting prospects for a team looking to get back to contending ways built on the expected ascent of Cooper Flagg.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Klay Thompson drawing strong interest from one NBA contender

Klay Thompson might just be getting a chance to chase ring No. 5. The Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Thompson is drawing “strong interest” from the Miami Heat, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported on Monday.

PJ Washington News / Fadeaway World / July 13

Mavericks 'Open' To Trading P.J. Washington; Lakers Not Expected To Show Interest

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly open to the idea of trading everyone on their expected starting lineup other than Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. And

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 11

How is the Dallas Mavericks’ Offseason Going So Far?

The Dallas Mavericks had a busy NBA Draft, adding four new players to their roster to continue building around rising star Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks selected Morez Johnson Jr., Koa Peat (traded for Sergio de Larrea), Tobi Lawal, and Vsevolod Ishchenko.

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Mark Cuban takes legal action against Mavericks less than 3 years after selling his $4 billion dream

Mark Cuban sold a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks after 23 years of being the primary owner at $3.5 billion valuation in 2023. After multiple failed promises and seeing his influence being completely ignored after selling the team, Cuban started publicly distancing himself, giving up his long-held courtside seat at home games.