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Mark Cuban Predicts Big Change Is Coming To NBA After Lottery Shift

Mark Cuban Predicts Big Change Is Coming To NBA After Lottery Shift

Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes a big change is coming to the NBA following the lottery change. The NBA is set to make drastic changes to the lottery rules.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Klay Thompson Makes Personal Decision on Wednesday

Klay Thompson Makes Personal Decision on Wednesday

Klay Thompson has been dominating headlines all week. A four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest shooters the sport has ever seen, he built his reputation over 13 seasons, including 11 with the Golden State Warriors as part of the “Splash Brothers” alongside Stephen Curry.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 29
NBA Hall of Famer Makes Something Clear About Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Winning ROTY

NBA Hall of Famer Makes Something Clear About Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Winning ROTY

Cooper Flagg is officially the third Rookie of the Year winner in Dallas Mavericks history. The award was announced on Monday night, ending months of debate between him and Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, who also had a historic season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / April 29

NBA Draft Watch: Do the Mavericks have to draft a guard in the Lottery?

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come to the conclusion that the Dallas Mavericks desperately need guard help. Cooper Flagg was thrusted into the role early, which obviously led to a ton of early struggles.

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

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

How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Klay Thompson News / Mavs Moneyball / April 29

Klay Thompson gave the Mavericks the professionalism they needed

Klay Thompson’s time in Dallas certainly has not played out the way he envisioned. His dreams of playing alongside Luka Doncic were cut down far too soon on Christmas of 2024, and yet, here, in the spring of 2026, Thompson remains a Maverick.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 28
Cooper Flagg Accomplished Something No One Else in the History of Basketball Has

Cooper Flagg Accomplished Something No One Else in the History of Basketball Has

Cooper Flagg was rightfully named the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year on Monday night, making him the third player in Dallas Mavericks history to win the award, joining Luka Doncic and Jason Kidd.

NBA News / HITC / April 28
Nico Harrison gets praise from LeBron James’ ex-teammate after Cooper Flagg wins NBA ROTY

Nico Harrison gets praise from LeBron James’ ex-teammate after Cooper Flagg wins NBA ROTY

Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win is not just about his performance, it is also reopening the conversation around Nico Harrison’s vision. The Dallas Mavericks made one of the boldest moves in recent years to land the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Witches are cursing Mavericks’ Klay Thompson for allegedly cheating on Megan Thee Stallion before break-up

Witches are cursing Mavericks’ Klay Thompson for allegedly cheating on Megan Thee Stallion before break-up

After being accused of cheating on Megan Thee Stallion after their break-up became public knowledge, witches have taken it upon themselves to get justice against Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd breaks silence on Cooper Flagg winning Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t be prouder of his young cornerstone, and he made that crystal clear after Cooper Flagg was officially recognized as the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

Cooper Flagg News / thePeachBasket / April 28
Cooper Flagg ROY 2026: The Historic Season That Turned a Maverick Into a Legend

Cooper Flagg ROY 2026: The Historic Season That Turned a Maverick Into a Legend

Cooper Flagg ROY is official — and it was never really in doubt. The Dallas Mavericks‘ 19-year-old phenom was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year on April 27, capping a debut season that shattered records, invited Michael Jordan comparisons, and gave a franchise desperately searching for its next superstar exactly what it needed.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Marvin Bagley III News / Mavs Moneyball / April 28

Marvin Bagley III reinvented himself with the Mavericks — but what’s his future in Dallas?

When Marvin Bagley III came to Dallas from in the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards as the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline approached, he represented pure salary cap relief.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
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 The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
Dallas Mavericks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28
Carmelo Anthony Highlights Nico Harrison’s Role in Cooper Flagg’s ROY Campaign

Carmelo Anthony Highlights Nico Harrison’s Role in Cooper Flagg’s ROY Campaign

Carmelo Anthony credited former Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison after Cooper Flagg captured the Rookie of the Year award. It highlighted the long-term impact of Harrison’s roster decisions.  Harrison found himself under intense scrutiny after orchestrating a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Stephen A. Smith Has Blunt Message for Megan Thee Stallion After Klay Thompson Split

Stephen A. Smith Has Blunt Message for Megan Thee Stallion After Klay Thompson Split

At this stage of his career, Stephen A. Smith just covers everybody these days. And of course, it was inevitable that he would say his piece about Klay

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / April 27

Shoutout to who now!?

The Dallas Mavericks capped off a rough season with a silver lining, as rookie phenom Cooper Flagg was named 2025-2026 NBA Rookie of the Year Monday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Mavericks drop epic Cooper Flagg ROTY video with help from Kyrie Irving

Mavericks drop epic Cooper Flagg ROTY video with help from Kyrie Irving

It was a tough-as-nose battle, but Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award on Monday. He eeked out his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks released a montage celebrating Flagg, narrated by Kyrie Irving.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 27
Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins ROY over Kon Knueppel

Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins ROY over Kon Knueppel

In the second-closest vote in the award's recent history, a 100-member global media panel selected Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Megan Thee Stallion Fights Back Tears on Broadway Stage Just Hours After Klay Thompson Split

Megan Thee Stallion Fights Back Tears on Broadway Stage Just Hours After Klay Thompson Split

It looks like Megan Thee Stallion isn’t taking her breakup with Klay Thompson extremely well. For nearly a year, it looked like the cute couple’s relationship would last.

Dallas Mavericks News / The Spun / April 25
Megan Thee Stallion Makes Strong Accusation Against Klay Thompson

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Strong Accusation Against Klay Thompson

Grammy Award winner Megan Thee Stallion and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson are officially done as a couple. The "Savage" singer soft launched her relationship with Thompson in July 2025.

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