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Klay Thompson News / Field Level Media / August 21
Report: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat following Mavs exit
Klay Thompson is close to joining the Miami Heat after having the final year of his contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Friday. The Mavs bought out Thompson, who was set to make $17.5 million this season, and placed him on waivers after the 36-year-old wing player told the team he wanted to play for a contender.
Jason Kidd News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 21
Mavericks Suffer Major Loss as Last Holdover From Jason Kidd's Staff Joins 76ers
It's been a major offseason of change for the Dallas Mavericks, as they completely revamped their coaching staff and front office. Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz have taken over the lead executive positions, while Dusty May is the new head coach.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
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 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks
Thompson is getting his wish and will be playing for an unquestioned contender next season.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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.
Klay Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 21
Klay Thompson Expected To Join Heat After Buyout With Mavericks
The Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, the team announced in a press release. The veteran wing is expected to sign with the Heat after he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 21
What is the Mavericks' Biggest Remaining Need Entering the 2026-27 Season?
The Dallas Mavericks look like an entirely new franchise, as they have a new president of basketball operations, a new general manager, a new head coach, and a lot of new players.
John Poulakidas News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 21
Olympiacos Targets Dallas Mavericks Guard John Poulakidas As NBA Remains Priority
DALLAS — Olympiacos wants John Poulakidas. Eurohoops reported Thursday that the reigning EuroLeague champion has made the Dallas Mavericks guard a transfer target.
Santi Aldama News / Mavs Moneyball / August 21
Santi Aldama to miss FIBA World Cup qualifiers 
The Dallas Mavericks acquired Santi Aldama early in the offseason to give them some additional versatility in the form of a big that can shoot. Daniel Gafford is not a deep threat, and although Dereck Lively has shown behind the scenes that he is working on his 3-point shot, it is likely not game-ready and neither is he.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / August 21
Gina Miller wants to “help people fall in love with the Dallas Mavericks again”
“I’ll be real clear. Repair the relationship with the media,” Gina Miller said. She was hired by the Dallas Mavericks last November as chief communications
Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
The Klay Thompson trade Heat haven’t offered Mavericks
The future of Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson has been up in the air since the start of NBA free agency heading into the end of August. Thompson is still with the Mavericks after rumors swirl about potential buyout and trade options.
Kyrie Irving News / EssentiallySports / August 20
'Better Than Michael Jordan': NBA Champion Drops Wild Kyrie Irving Take After Mavs Star’s Confession
Kyrie Irving has spent more than a decade establishing a 23.7-point-per-game and 5.6-assist-per-game career average along with just one championship ring in his career.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 20
Dallas Mavericks Sharpshooter Exploring European Opportunities
The Dallas Mavericks were one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the NBA last year, but found someone late in the year to help them with that, as they signed John Poulakidas to a two-way contract.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 19
Mavericks Trade Acquisition to Miss FIBA Play With Injury, Camp Status in Question
The Dallas Mavericks are roughly a month away from starting training camp, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Because they're playing preseason games internationally, they get to start camp a few days early.
Santi Aldama News / Hoops Rumors / August 19
Aldama Out For WC Qualifiers, Expected To Be Ready For Mavs’ Camp
New Mavericks forward Santi Aldama won’t suit up for Spain in the World Cup qualifying games taking place later in August, the national team confirmed on Wednesday (Twitter link; hat tip to Eurohoops).
Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / August 19
Kyrie Irving Reacts To His Own Highlights: 'Y’all Will Never See Another Player Like Me'
The modern era of the NBA has seen the rise of several prominent players, with the scoring guards emerging as one of the more exciting archetypes. From players like Allen Iverson to Stephen Curry, there have been many notable figures in this category.
Dallas Mavericks News / TWSN / August 19
Dereck Lively Faces a Career-Defining Season With the Dallas Mavericks
As the Dallas Mavericks start to prepare for the 2026 season and ramp up their offseason; they are still waiting for one key player to return to the court and practices, and that is Dereck Lively.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving ain’t wrong about his bold mic drop while watching his own highlights
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving made a bold declaration about his NBA career while watching old highlights during a recent livestream, pointing to the unique style that has defined him throughout his time in the league.
Mark Cuban News / TV Insider / August 18
Mark Cuban Joins First New Show Since ‘Shark Tank’ Exit: All the Details
Mark Cuban spent a decade and a half putting his money where his mouth was as one of the series regulars for Shark Tank, and now, the legendary businessman is bringing his wares to a new TV show.
Cooper Flagg News / HITC / August 18
Cooper Flagg’s 1-of-1 rookie card could be worth over $3 million but owner isn’t cashing in yet
Cooper Flagg has shown signs that the pre-draft hype about him is more than warranted. And even though someone found his 1-of-1 rookie card, they’re not quite ready to sell it just yet.
Dereck Lively II News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Mavericks Receive Encouraging Update On Dereck Lively II Heading Into Training Camp
The Dallas Mavericks are entering the 2026-27 season in the early stages of their rebuild. Having offloaded several players, the Mavericks have shown a clear commitment to building around the core of Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
Dereck Lively II News / Hoops Rumors / August 16
Dereck Lively II “Working His Tail Off” To Get Healthy
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
Who's the boss? Luka Doncic gets fifth owner in five years
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16
Part two of YardBarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
Mark Cuban News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13
Big update emerges on Mark Cuban's lawsuit against Patrick Dumont
Mark Cuban and Patrick Dumont are no longer at each other’s throats (at least in the courtroom).
Mark Cuban News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Mark Cuban ends one Mavericks legal battle, hints at another
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / August 11
Mavericks' moves sending clear signal about Cooper Flagg's future
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.
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