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2 Former Mavericks That Mark Cuban Never Wanted to Trade

There are some roster decisions with the Dallas Mavericks that Mark Cuban has regretted. Between letting Steve Nash walk in free agency, not bringing back more of the 2011 championship team, and letting Jalen Brunson go, there are plenty of things to regret.

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Mark Cuban Reveals 2 Mavericks He Never Wanted To Trade

DALLAS — Mark Cuban said Wesley Matthews and Harrison Barnes are players he never wanted to trade, the Kristaps Porziņģis deal didn’t meet expectations, and players often don’t understand roster decisions.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 4

Dallas Mavericks Coach Dusty May in Disbelief Over Kyrie Irving

The NBA world is ready to see Kyrie Irving back in action after he missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL. Despite an offseason

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Dusty May Says Mavericks’ New Additions Already Know What Winning Requires

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Thursday that most of the players Dallas acquired this offseason already understand what it takes to win, so the staff won’t need to teach them.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / September 4

Former Dallas Mavericks Star Teases Big Comeback Plans With The Team

After Luka Doncic was unceremoniously traded in 2025, many former Dallas Mavericks players have distanced themselves from the franchise. It was a clear sign that they did not agree with the decision of then-GM Nico Harrison.

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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.

Jason Kidd News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Jason Kidd Names His All-Time Starting 5 Of Former Teammates

Hall of Famer Jason Kidd is one of the greatest point guards of all time, and he also got to play with some great players during his long NBA career. Kidd spent 19 seasons in the league, and The GAME recently asked him to create his all-time starting five of his former teammates.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mavericks Name 105.3 The Fan New Flagship Radio Station

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have a new radio home. The club announced Thursday that 105.3 The Fan will become its flagship station under a multi-year, multi-platform agreement with Audacy.

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mark Cuban Says Managing College Roster Is Harder Than NBA Team

DALLAS — Mark Cuban said college football and basketball roster management has become a tougher job than running an NBA roster. His example was Indiana, which won a national championship without building its team around a collection of five-star recruits.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Says He Has Followed Santi Aldama For Years

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that he has followed Santi Aldama for years and is looking forward to seeing him with the Dallas Mavericks, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mavericks Target Nov. 18 Warriors Game For Don Nelson Tribute

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are targeting Nov. 18 for a tribute to former coach and general manager Don Nelson, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Says Zaccharie Risacher’s ‘Potential Is There’ After Mavericks Trade

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that Zaccharie Risacher still has room to grow into what the Dallas Mavericks traded for, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Explains Ideal Mavericks Fit Around Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that the Dallas Mavericks have to build a roster that functions around Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Calls Naji Marshall Extension ‘Well Deserved’ After Breakout Season

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki backed the Dallas Mavericks‘ decision to extend Naji Marshall on Monday, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki can’t wait to see Kyrie Irving back in action

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the second year of a rebuild following their much-maligned decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package centered around Anthony Davis.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Says Dereck Lively II’s Health Is ‘The Key’ For Mavericks

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that the Dallas Mavericks are building the roster around Cooper Flagg and that the largest open question in Dallas is the health of center Dereck Lively II.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Gives First Extended Assessment Of Mavericks’ New Leadership

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki spent part of Monday discussing the Dallas Mavericks‘ new leadership structure in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Mark Cuban congratulates Pablo Torre on LA ruling after fiercely defending Steve Ballmer

Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban is sending love to Pablo Torre following the NBA’s rulings in the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration investigation.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Mavericks’ plan for Kyrie Irving has been revealed

Kyrie Irving is one of the last men standing in Dallas from the old guard, but even he might get sent packing over the next several months. The Dallas Mavericks would like to play their veteran point guard Irving through January and get him to build value, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 1

Jason Kidd predicts just how good Cooper Flagg will be in his NBA prime

When asked about Cooper Flagg’s ultimate ceiling, Jason Kidd brought up a name that instantly changed the conversation. Once in the NBA, Cooper Flagg made an immediate transition to the pro level look completely seamless.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Jason Kidd reveals if he plans to coach again

Jason Kidd is apparently on a hiatus rather than a retirement. The former Dallas Mavericks head coach Kidd visited the Philippines this week and was interviewed by Rappler’s Delfin Dioquino.

Jason Kidd News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Jason Kidd Open To Future Coaching Opportunities

The Mavericks and former head coach Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways in May, but the 53-year-old remains interested in continuing his coaching career, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Klay Thompson gave up a huge amount of money in Mavericks buyout

Klay Thompson was really ready to move on from the Dallas Mavericks. The five-time NBA All-Star Thompson formally got bought out by the Mavericks earlier this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

At age 36, Thompson isn't the same player he once was. But he's a year younger than Ray Allen was when he joined the Heat in 2012, which led to an NBA title.

Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks

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