Dereck Lively II has undergone three foot surgeries in the last year as he works to try to get healthy for the upcoming season, and he still has more work to do.
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg won Rookie of the Year in April with 56 of 100 first-place votes. His second NBA season comes after a summer that Mike Schmitz says Flagg has spent working in the Dallas Mavericks gym.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks finished 26-56 last season, 12th in the Western Conference. Mike Schmitz, hired as general manager on May 8, said the roster Dallas has assembled since then is bigger, longer, and more skilled.
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
The Mavericks just went through one of the strangest offseasons in the NBA. Dallas changed leadership, hired Dusty May, added several useful young players and role players, but never made the massive roster-altering move some expected.
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.
"I want to compete for a championship, not necessarily win one, but just, like, have the chance to go and try and get another one. I want to play a role
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has had to defend some of the NBA’s greatest players en route to winning four championships with the Golden State Warriors.
Klay Thompson’s future with the Mavericks remains unsettled, and several contenders appear perfectly willing to wait this one out. Dallas remains open to trading Thompson, though talks involving the veteran guard have yet to become “extensive,” according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Dallas is building for the future around Cooper Flagg, but Klay Thompson’s plans appear to be focused much closer to the present. The Mavericks are coming off a 26-56 season and have a new front office and coach in place.
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.
The NBA released its 2026-27 regular season schedule on Thursday afternoon, getting fans excited for the upcoming season. For Dallas Mavericks fans, it meant counting down the days until we see Kyrie Irving return from injury and see Cooper Flagg in his second season.
As he prepares for his 16th year in the NBA, Klay Thompson still has the hunger and determination to get back to the top of the league. Although his role
In a recent appearance on PlaqueBoyMax’s stream, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson listed his all-time starting 5. They included Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, and Shaquille O’Neal.
Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban hasn’t been on the best of terms with team governor Patrick Dumont in recent years, but he has now chosen to end their legal battle.
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has not only had the opportunity to play against some of the greatest players in NBA history, but also to play alongside them.
The NBA offseason is in full swing, and this has given players plenty of time for introspection and rumination. For Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, he spent his time on Thursday making an appearance on PlaqueBoyMax’s stream, talking hoops, gaming, life, and everything in between.
The Dallas Mavericks could be a dark horse in the Western Conference as they are expected to parade a healthy lineup in the upcoming season. Kyrie Irving
The NBA just dropped the full schedule for the 2026-27 Emirates NBA Cup, and the Dallas Mavericks have a clear path to the tournament. Brad Townsend reported the specific dates and locations for the Western Conference Group A matchups on August 12, 2026.
This era of NBA basketball features plenty of player movement, with superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant changing teams multiple times over their career. Sometimes, it's the bosses who keep changing, as Luka Doncic discovered again this week.
Part two of YardBarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
Mark Cuban and Patrick Dumont are no longer at each other’s throats (at least in the courtroom).
Mark Cuban has dropped his legal petition against the Mavericks. That doesn’t mean he’s suddenly happy with the Mavericks. According to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, Cuban withdrew his Rule 202 petition against team governor Patrick Dumont late Monday.
Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg showed off a versatile set of skills his first seasons and proved he could play all over the court.
The Los Angeles Clippers have added a new player to their roster who is now the tallest in the NBA. The Clippers agreed to a two-way contract with center Jamarion Sharp, the team announced Monday.
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.
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.
The Lakers are looking to build their new roster around Luka Doncic.
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