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Mavericks Projected to Take Exciting Guard of the Future in Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Dallas Mavericks are likely lottery-bound once again this year, as they sit 18 games below .500 with 22 games left to play. They have no desire to win this year, as 2026 is the last year they control their first-round pick until 2031.

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Cooper Flagg Running Out of Time as Ex-Teammate Set to Cost Mavs Star Major Honor

The calendar isn’t helping anymore. Every passing game night quietly shifts the balance of power in the NBA’s Rookie of the Year race, and the gap isn’t being created by a bad performance or a slump.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Mavericks rumors: Cooper Flagg nears return, but unlikely to play vs. Kon Knueppel

Dallas Mavericks pillar Cooper Flagg has missed the last seven games with a foot injury, leaving his Rookie of the Year prospects in serious doubt heading into the final seven weeks of the season.

Tyus Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Rockets rumors: Is Tyus Jones an option after Mavericks release?

Ever since the Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet to a potential season-ending injury before the year began, it’s been reported that they’ve scoured the market for a veteran point guard.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

With Nothing to Fight For, Why Shouldn’t the Mavericks Tank?

The Dallas Mavericks are at the tail end of a turbulent transitional period. Players are injured, people are confused, and everyone involved just wants to see the offseason.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Khris Middleton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Why Khris Middleton turned down Nuggets opportunity to stick with Mavericks

As Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton plans to stay with the team, it came after some questions regarding the next chapter in the veteran’s NBA journey.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Injury Update Emerges After 7 Consecutive Missed Games

The Dallas Mavericks slumped to an 87-100 loss to the OKC Thunder on Sunday night, as the franchise entered the game without six players. This included rookie sensation Cooper Flagg who missed his sixth consecutive game with a midfoot sprain.

Nico Harrison News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 2

Mavericks Owner's Hilarious Reaction to Fan Thanking Him For Firing Nico Harrison

It has been nearly four months since the Dallas Mavericks decided to fire Nico Harrison as the team's general manager. It's a day and tenure many Mavericks fans won't forget for a long time, and that was shown this weekend.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / March 2

The Mavericks make more roster moves for the home stretch

The Dallas Mavericks have been busy with roster adjustments this week. Tyus Jones was waived, Ryan Nembhard was converted from a two-way contract to a standard contract, and Khris Middleton will officially be sticking around.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 2

Mavericks Executive Breaks Down Decision To Shut Kyrie Irving Down For Season

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving recently decided to shut it down for the season and to spend the rest of the year recovering from the torn ACL he suffered just about a year ago against the Sacramento Kings.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 1

Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks started the month of March hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Still without Cooper Flagg as they closed out their homestand, Dallas fell 100-87 to the league’s best team.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 1

Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 100-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks (21-39) dropped their third straight game and their 13th in the last 15, 100-87, to the Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) on Sunday at American Airlines Center.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 1

Dallas Mavericks Suffer 100-87 Loss To Oklahoma City Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up their two-game homestand against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, but the Thunder defeated the Mavericks 100-87 at the American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / March 1

Jason Kidd Shuts The Door On Khris Middleton Buyout Talks

Although he was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the trade deadline, NBA veteran Khris Middleton garnered considerable attention from teams as a potential buyout target.

Klay Thompson News / EssentiallySports / March 2

What Happened to Klay Thompson? Mavs Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Thunder

The plague continues to haunt the Dallas Mavericks. The team was staring at a long list of injuries before taking on the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

Miles Kelly News / Hoops Wire / March 1

Mavericks sign Tyler Smith to two-way deal, waive Miles Kelly

The Mavericks have signed forward Tyler Smith to a two-way contract and waived guard Miles Kelly, the team announced. Smith, 21, was the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 draft and spent last season with the Bucks.

Ryan Nembhard News / Hoops Rumors / March 1

Mavs Promote Ryan Nembhard To Two-Year Standard Deal

March 1: Nembhard has officially been converted to a standard deal, the Mavericks announced (Twitter link). February 28: The Mavericks are promoting two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-year standard contract that features a team option for 2026/27, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

Khris Middleton News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Khris Middleton to remain with Mavericks, declines buyout

Khris Middleton is staying put. The veteran forward has decided not to pursue a buyout and will finish the season with the Mavericks, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Ryan Nembhard News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Mavericks promoting Ryan Nembhard to two-year standard deal

The Mavericks are converting guard Ryan Nembhard from a two-way contract to a two-year standard deal that includes a team option for 2026-27, per Marc Stein.

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.

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

Tyrese Maxey passes Allen Iverson in major 76ers franchise milestone

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

Lakers' Marcus Smart looked so fed up with Deandre Ayton

Clint Capela fires back at Ayton