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Khris Middleton News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 2

The Financial Reasons Behind Khris Middleton Staying With Dallas Mavericks

Khris Middleton is the biggest reason why the Dallas Mavericks were able to complete the Anthony Davis trade with the Washington Wizards, as his expiring $33.3 million contract helped make the finances work.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 1

Recap: 2 Takeaways from Another Blowout as Thunder Smoke Mavs 100-87

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 100–87, in a game where shot-making and efficiency ultimately separated the two teams. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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.

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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 / Athlon Sports / March 1

Mavericks Announce Decision on Player After 27-Point G League Game

The Dallas Mavericks are less than two seasons removed from making it to the NBA Finals, but the team is far from reaching those heights again. They have a 21-38 record this season, and are expected to be uncompetitive for the rest of the season.

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Ryan Nembhard News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

Ryan Nembhard’s New Contract Proves Dallas Mavericks Genius

Plucky Mavericks rookie Ryan Nembhard has earned himself a full-time spot on the NBA roster. Number 9 has penned a two-year deal that will see the former NCAA standout line up alongside Cooper Flagg at the expense of recently waived Tyus Jones.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Mavericks Announce Two-Way Signings Amid Cooper Flagg Injury Absence

As if the Dallas Mavericks’ season wasn’t bad enough, rookie sensation Cooper Flagg’s injury has made it even worse. The team has dropped 11 of its last 13 games and is staring at a seventh consecutive defeat as it prepares to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 1

Dallas Mavericks Sign Young Sharpshooter, Former 2-Time All-Conference Standout

The Dallas Mavericks have had a busy weekend making transactions. They waived Tyus Jones to be able to sign Ryan Nembhard to a two-year standard NBA contract, which gave the team an open two-way contract spot.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 1

Mavericks Sign Tyler Smith, Waive Miles Kelly

The Mavericks have signed free agent forward Tyler Smith to a two-way contract, per a team press release (Twitter link). In a related move, guard Miles Kelly has been waived.

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

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.