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Mavericks Reportedly Targeting Risk-Taking Executive for General Manager

The Dallas Mavericks are looking for a new President of Basketball Operations/General Manager after they fired Nico Harrison in November, which was about 9 months too late.

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Flagg is 9th in NBA jersey sales

On Monday, the NBA released the top-selling jerseys from the 2025-26 regular season. While the list of course features many mainstays, popular players like Steph Curry and LeBron James, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg appeared on the list with the ninth-best-selling jersey.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 16

Luka Doncic's Injury May Help Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Win Rookie of the Year

The season is already over for the Dallas Mavericks. They were eliminated from postseason contention weeks before their season-finale win over the Chicago Bulls on April 12th, which was the last we saw of star rookie Cooper Flagg.

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer game by NBA team' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 16

The One Player the Dallas Mavericks Can't Afford to Lose This Offseason

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of decisions to make on players this offseason, as they shift their focus to surrounding Cooper Flagg with talent that fits him.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 15

3 Biggest Questions Facing the Dallas Mavericks This Offseason

To say the 2025-26 season was a disaster for the Dallas Mavericks would be a massive understatement. They thought they could make a deep postseason run with the star rookie Cooper Flagg flanked by Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, but that never ended up happening.

Jason Kidd News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 15

Mavericks Reportedly Open To Letting Jason Kidd Walk Under One Condition

The Dallas Mavericks have an extremely important offseason ahead. They were in the NBA Finals two years ago but have now missed the playoffs in both of the years since.

Tim Connelly News / NBA Analysis Network / April 15

The Mavericks are targeting Tim Connelly to change how they build their roster

The Dallas Mavericks are changing how they build their roster. This front office search comes from failure and urgency. Dallas is operating without a permanent head of basketball operations while the draft approaches, forcing ownership to accelerate a decision that will define the next phase of the franchise.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

2 players Mavericks must trade with Kyrie Irving set to return to help Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks have been quite an interesting team when it comes to the trade market in recent years. It was just over three years ago when the squad traded for Kyrie Irving to form an elite backcourt duo that included Luka Doncic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 14

Mavericks Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Salary Cap Space, Trades

The offseason is here for the Dallas Mavericks, which is a lot earlier than they would've preferred. They entered the season with championship aspirations and instead lost 30 more games than they won, finishing with a 26-56 record, their second-worst record since 2000.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Mavericks React to Cooper Flagg Announcement After One NBA Season

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks focused on the future this 2025-26 NBA season. The Mavericks finished with a 26-56 record, good enough for No. 3 in the Southwest Division and No.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Klay Thompson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 14

Klay Thompson Laughs At Question About Playing For Mavericks Next Season

The Dallas Mavericks are going into an offseason that has the potential to lead to plenty of roster changes. Dallas found its franchise star in 2025-26 as No.

Jason Kidd News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 14

Jason Kidd Makes His Case As Mavericks Face Big Changes

The Dallas Mavericks' season is over after an abysmal 26-56 season. Even the most pessimistic outlooks never had that happening for the Mavs, especially with Cooper Flagg having the outstanding season he did.

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / April 14

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly that Was the 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks

The 2025–26 Mavericks season didn’t just fall short of expectations. It unraveled almost immediately, forcing everyone involved to confront how fragile the foundation really was.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 13

Mavericks Fire Staff Member After Two Seasons in Dallas

The 2025-26 season is already over for the Dallas Mavericks, well before they wanted it to end. They entered the season with self-proclaimed championship expectations, and ended it losing 30 more games than they won.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 13

Mavericks 2026 Salary Cap Tracker: How Much Flexibility Do They Have This Offseason?

The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 2026 offseason much earlier than they anticipated. They wanted to be in playoff contention, entering the season thinking they could contend for a championship, but they very quickly proved to be unrealistic.

Cooper Flagg News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Cooper Flagg joins Michael Jordan in NBA history

The Dallas Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record, but rookie Cooper Flagg looked every bit like a superstar. Flagg finished the season averaging 21 points with 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists while playing in 70 games.

Jason Kidd News / EssentiallySports / April 13

Jason Kidd Sends Clear Message to Mavs Front Office Amid Rumors of HC Wanting Vacant GM Job

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is fighting to hold his position after a disastrous season, but at the same time, a different possibility is quietly emerging behind the scenes.

Nico Harrison News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Health director from Nico Harrison era fired by Mavericks after 2 seasons

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks wrapped up their 2025-26 season with a home win over the Chicago Bulls. Cooper Flagg left this one after just 10 minutes when he suffered an injury, but it was still a positive way to go out for what was overall a frustrating season in Dallas.

John Poulakidas News / thePeachBasket / April 13

Mavericks Torch Bulls 149-128 in Dallas as John Poulakidas Explodes for 28 Points and 8 Threes

In an electrifying matchup on the hardwood, the Dallas Mavericks emerged victorious against the Chicago Bulls, clinching a 149-128 win at the American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / April 13

Jason Kidd wants Cooper Flagg to do just one thing after rookie season

To say that the Dallas Mavericks' season was a disappointment would be a bit of an understatement, but Flagg provided a bright spot.

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on GM rumors: I can’t talk to anyone without permission

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Klay Thompson Speaks on Mavericks Future After Final Regular Season Game

Klay Thompson’s time with the Mavericks remains uncertain as Dallas wraps up its underwhelming season against the Bulls. The media didn’t waste much time asking Thompson about his future with the team.

Ryan Nembhard News / Field Level Media / April 12

Ryan Nembhard totals 23 assists as Mavericks roll past Bulls

Ryan Nembhard notched the second-most assists in a game in Dallas history as the Mavericks defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls 149-128 on Sunday. Nembhard fell narrowly short of a triple-double in the season-ending clash, chalking up 15 points, nine rebounds and 23 assists.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / April 12

Patrick Dumont Discusses State Of The Mavericks

Patrick Dumont has experienced the extreme highs and lows of NBA ownership in his 27 months as governor of the Mavericks, from a trip to the NBA Finals to the drama surrounding former president Nico Harrison after his controversial decision to trade Luka Doncic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / April 12

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on GM rumors: I can’t talk to anyone without permission

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is hearing the same rumors as everyone else. He’s just not engaging with them. Amid speculation linking Dallas to high-profile executives such as the Thunder’s Sam Presti and Celtics’ Brad Stevens, Dumont made it clear those conversations aren’t happening.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / April 12

Patrick Dumont Sets Clear Timeline for Dallas Mavericks GM Search

With Patrick Dumont taking charge, the Dallas Mavericks front office reset is officially in motion. After a season of change and transition, the franchise is now locked into one clear priority: find the right voice to lead the basketball side long-term.