Hall-of-Fame coach and executive Don Nelson passed away Sunday morning after a complication from a recent stroke. Of his few stops in the NBA, his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks may be the most prominent.
Former Dallas Mavericks head coach and NBA legend, Don Nelson, sadly passed away on Sunday August 9, 2026. As would be expected, an outpouring of tributes has made their way to social media, and we’ve curated a few of them here.
The basketball world is mourning the loss of legendary coach Don Nelson, who passed away on Sunday. The cause of death was not disclosed by his family.
Klay Thompson's future with the Dallas Mavericks has been in question all offseason, as he is entering the final year of his contract, and the Mavericks need to shed someone from their roster.
The NBA world was devastated to hear the news of the passing of legendary head coach Don Nelson. He was the second-winningest head coach in NBA history and also won five NBA championships as a player.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki offered a moving tribute to former coach Don Nelson following Nelson’s death on Sunday. Nowitzki was drafted and developed by Nelson in Dallas and enjoyed a very close relationship with his mentor.
Don Nelson, who died Sunday at age 86, never won a title, but only his good friend Gregg Popovich logged more than Nellie's 1,335 career wins. His innovations were almost as legendary as his personality, and the NBA lost a true great this weekend.
There has been plenty of speculation about Klay Thompson potentially becoming available to the Heat or another contender. But the Mavericks apparently aren’t ready to simply let him walk.
For 105 children in Oak Cliff, the afternoon came without the usual price tag. There was food, fresh jerseys to take home, and an NBA player waiting to spend time on the court with them.
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.
While there has been plenty of chatter this summer about Miami being interested in Klay Thompson, particularly if he’s waived following a buyout with the Mavericks, the veteran wing and Dallas aren’t currently discussing a buyout, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link).
Klay Thompson‘s future in Dallas remains uncertain, but Dustin Lewis of Mavericks On SI writes that the team has little reason to rush into a buyout. The Mavericks currently have 16 players under contract and will eventually need to make another roster move.
The Dallas Mavericks announced a proposed trade Thursday for the one-of-one Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card, listing seven items on the collector’s side of the sheet.
The Dallas Mavericks have made sharpshooter Klay Thompson available in trade talks, and while teams like the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are hoping he's bought out, the Mavs know that there's enough interest, so they're holding out.
Somehow, the Dallas Mavericks enter 2026-27 looking completely different again. Only 12 months ago, the entire conversation was about whether Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and No.
Kyrie Irving seems to be more motivated than ever ahead of his return to the Dallas Mavericks, as he sent a strong message to anyone who might have counted him out during his long injury absence.
During his tenure as owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban firmly asserted himself as one of the most charismatic owners in the NBA. As someone who was passionately involved with the team and committed to its success, Cuban truly redefined what it meant to be a franchise owner.
The Dallas Mavericks have put together an elaborate bounty package in hopes of landing Cooper Flagg’s one-of-one NBA Debut Patch autograph card from the newly released 2026 Topps Chrome Update Basketball set.
An Anthony Davis extension should not require much discussion inside the Washington Wizards’ front office. Davis is eligible for a four-year deal worth approximately $275 million, but offering it before he plays a single game for the franchise would be an absurd gamble.
Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is said to be a fan of P.J. Washington, even as rival teams continue to view him as a trade candidate.
A fresh clip of Kyrie Irving in the gym is making the rounds, and supporters were quick to spot one major takeaway. Kyrie Irving sat out the entire 2025–26 season recovering from a torn ACL, part of a brutal stretch where he missed over 100 consecutive games dating back to March 2025.
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most valuable franchises in sports. Whether they win, tie or lose, they'll always be at the center of the conversation, and the value will continue to skyrocket for as long as that's the case.
The Dallas Mavericks announced Sunday that they signed forward Naji Marshall to a multi-year contract extension, keeping one of their most versatile contributors in place following his best NBA season.