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Mavericks' Undrafted Rookie Ryan Nembhard Earns Standard Contract

Another member of the 2025 NBA Draft class has landed a standard contract. After second-round pick Jamir Watkins signed a two-year deal with the Wizards on Feb.

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Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 28

Mavericks Cut Piece of Anthony Davis Trade, Sign Standout Undrafted Rookie

The Dallas Mavericks wanted to convert one of their two-way contracts to a standard NBA contract, hoping they could free a roster spot at the trade deadline.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Daniel Gafford News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Daniel Gafford gets 100% real on dealing with injury adversity

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford recently returned from injury in the team’s 124-105 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gafford has been dealing with persistent ankle injuries throughout the season, missing several games.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28

Mavs Cut Ties With 29-YO Guard to Boost Cooper Flagg’s Future

The Dallas Mavericks have seemingly kept aside the 2025-26 season. Their only focus is on the future around Cooper Flagg. After Luka Doncic, the franchise is trusting the 19-year-old rookie to hold the reins.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / February 28

Mavs To Promote Ryan Nembhard On Two-Way Deal

The Mavericks are promoting two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-year standard contract, his representatives Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of Life Sports Agency told ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

How Cooper Flagg has impacted Mavericks despite injury absence

On Friday, Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies. He remains out due to a foot sprain. Though he isn’t in uniform, Flagg has remained active in a different way, per Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban.

Tyus Jones News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Mavericks to waive veteran guard Tyus Jones

The Mavericks intend to waive veteran point guard Tyus Jones, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Because the move is expected to be completed before the end of the day Sunday, Jones will remain playoff-eligible and can sign with a contender ahead of the postseason.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / February 28

Yes, embrace the nihilism of the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks basketball season

You are stirred from a nightmare just before sunrise to a nightmare of the waking variety, by the shrill of feedback from a blown-out loudspeaker positioned at the end of an otherwise silent city block.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / February 28

Mavericks To Waive Tyus Jones

The Mavericks intend to waive point guard Tyus Jones, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Because the move will happen before the end of the day on Sunday, Jones will retain his playoff eligibility for his next team.

Cooper Flagg News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg likely out at least two more games

The Cooper Flagg injury timeline is stretching a little longer. The Mavericks rookie forward missed his sixth straight game Friday with a left midfoot sprain and is expected to be sidelined for at least two more, according to multiple reports.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Mavericks make surprising Tyus Jones roster decision

The Dallas Mavericks and veteran point guard Tyus Jones have mutually decided to part ways, and he will be waived, league sources told ClutchPoints. Jones, 29, was acquired by the Mavericks at the trade deadline in a smaller deal with the Charlotte Hornets, who were looking to trade the 11-year guard for cap reasons.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 28

Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks Loss To The Memphis Grizzlies

Watching the Mavericks lose 124-105 to the Memphis Grizzlies felt like a test of mental strength, rather than something a normal person would do for fun.

Cooper Flagg News / Hoops Rumors / February 28

Cooper Flagg (Foot Sprain) Likely Out At Least Two More Games

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg continues to deal with a left midfoot sprain. Last year’s No. 1 overall pick missed his sixth consecutive game on Friday due to the injury and is expected to be sidelined for at least two more, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 27

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Recap: 2 things as Memphis throttles Dallas, 124-105

The Memphis Grizzlies (22-36) disassembled what was left of the Dallas Mavericks (21-38) on the second night of a back-to-back set on Friday, taking a 124-105 win at American Airlines Center.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Lose To Memphis Grizzlies, 124-105

The Dallas Mavericks continued their three-game homestand against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. However, Memphis beat Dallas 124-105 at the American Airlines Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 28

Jalen Brunson achieves Knicks history in big win over Bucks

Already able to make a case as one of the greatest New York Knicks players ever, Jalen Brunson made history while leading his team to a dominating win on Friday night.

Josh Hart hits back at an angry Knicks fan on social media

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Kings' Precious Achiuwa outduels Mavericks' Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

3 Overreactions as Memphis Grizzlies Blow Out Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks played the second night of a back-to-back on Friday night as they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies right after losing to the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28

HC Jason Kidd’s 2-Word Cooper Flagg Injury Update Boosts Kon Knueppel’s ROY Case Ahead of Mavs-Hornets

The Rookie of the Year race was already razor-thin, but a blunt, two-word response from Jason Kidd may have just shifted the momentum. Ahead of Friday’s

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Mavericks HC Jason Kidd addresses Khris Middleton’s future with franchise

Jason Kidd provided a clear statement about Khris Middleton’s future with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the March 1 deadline. Middleton is going through the 14th season of his NBA career, his first with the Mavericks.

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Mavericks Announce Klay Thompson Injury Update Amid 15th NBA Season

For the first time in his career, Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson has been assigned to a bench role now that he’s in his 15th season in the NBA. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd shifted the five-time All-Star to the second unit this season.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Hoops Journal / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Co-Interim GM Reveals What Went Into Shutting Down Kyrie Irving For Season

Dallas Mavericks co-interim general manager Matt Riccardi joined Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket and the decision to shut down NBA star Kyrie Irving for the season was brought up.