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Dirk Nowitzki Praises Cooper Flagg: 'The Hype Is Real, The Sky’s The Limit'

Dirk Nowitzki knows greatness when he sees it, and he’s not holding back on his thoughts about Cooper Flagg. Speaking recently, the Mavericks legend gave a glowing review of the 18-year-old rookie, calling him “the real deal” and insisting the hype is completely justified.

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Mark Cuban reveals he skipped on new NBA ownership after Mavericks sale

Mark Cuban just sold a majority share of the Dallas Mavericks a little under two years ago. He had his reasons for getting out when he did, but he supposedly recently passed on an opportunity to get another share of NBA ownership.

Dirk Nowitzki News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

Dirk Nowitzki dishes truth on Mavericks’ 2025-26 outlook

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki offered his assessment of the franchise’s chances ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Speaking at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation 7th Annual Tennis Classic on Saturday, the Hall of Famer stressed that the team’s success will ultimately depend on its ability to stay healthy.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Cooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / September 13

Former NBA Player Has High Hopes for Cooper Flagg

Former NBA player Matt Barnes has high hopes for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. Here’s why Barnes, 45, praised Flagg, 18, ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / September 13

D’Angelo Russell Just Raised Expectations for Mavericks Stint

This summer, D’Angelo Russell wrapped up his run with the Brooklyn Nets and hit the free agency market with intentions of landing on a contender. The Dallas Mavericks picked up the veteran guard on a short-term, multi-year deal, with hopes that he can bounce back after falling out of favor on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 13

Cooper Flagg attending Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic, forge relationship with Mavericks legend

The legend of Dallas past, and the hope for Mavericks future, will share time together in the city this weekend. Dirk Nowitzki will host the seventh annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic on September 13 at Banner House at T Bar M, and has invited new-Maverick Cooper Flagg to participate.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 12

Mavericks are chaotic, but their offseason hasn't been

The Dallas Mavericks are a team filled with chaos after trading Luka Doncic, but their offseason for the most part has been relatively tame. Bleacher Report writer Andy Bailey conducted a power ranking for the most chaotic offseasons in the NBA and the Mavs clocked in at No.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 12

Mavericks must figure out Kyrie Irving conundrum

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to figure out what life will look like without Kyrie Irving. The Mavs got a taste of what that would look like at the end of last season, but things will be different with him missing several months as he recovers from his torn ACL.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 12

Nuggets to sign potential center depth behind Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal with Moses Brown, reports Michael Scotto for HoopsHype (via X).

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12

Matt Barnes reveals what stands out ‘most’ about Cooper Flagg

The 2025 Dallas Mavericks have a chance to bounce back massively this season after the way they finished last season. They made a massive move in trading away Luka Doncic to the Lakers, but then they had good luck.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 12

'I Was Not Happy': Mark Cuban Was Livid After Learning Of Luka Doncic Trade

Mark Cuban may have stepped away from day-to-day decision-making with the Mavericks, but that doesn’t mean he agreed with the team’s biggest move of the summer.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12

Matt Barnes’ Mavericks claim will catch fans’ attention

Former NBA forward and analyst Matt Barnes is high on the Dallas Mavericks as the All The Smoke podcast host is excited for the upcoming season. The highly anticipated debut of Mavericks’ first overall pick Cooper Flagg is just one of the many reasons Barnes believes Dallas could return to the NBA Finals.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Sneakers on SI / September 12

Kyrie Irving Unveils Cowboy Boot Sneakers at New York Fashion Week

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is still working his way back onto the basketball court as he recovers from an ACL tear he suffered late last season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 12

Mark Cuban calls out NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's recent 'highlight' take

NBA commissioner Adam Silver kicked a hornet's nest when he was asked about the rising prices for games and he responded, "There's a huge amount of our content that people can essentially consume for free.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12

Mavericks’ Mark Cuban, Pablo Torre tensions heat up amid Kawhi Leonard drama

After Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban revealed he passed on an ownership stake of the Portland Trail Blazers, he got into a heated back-and-forth with Pablo Torre amid the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers drama.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Mark Cuban voices a complaint about Anthony Edwards

Mark Cuban has a particular bone to pick with Anthony Edwards. The former Dallas Mavericks principal owner Cuban appeared this week on the latest episode of the popular “Road Trippin'” podcast.

Mark Cuban News / The SportsRush / September 12

'Drove Me Nuts': Mark Cuban Is a Fan of NBA’s Rule Change About End of Period Heaves

The final buzzer of the first three quarters of an NBA game will be more exciting in the upcoming 2025-26 season. On Wednesday, September 10, the NBA announced that long end-of-quarter heaves will no longer count against a player’s field goal percentage.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12

Watch Klay Thompson show off pool prowess at dive bar

Everyone knows Klay Thompson is a great basketball player. The Dallas Mavericks star will be in the Hall of Fame someday. However, what people may not know is that Thompson is good at playing pool as well — something he proved in a recent video.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Troubling injury news emerges about Anthony Davis

Davis is adding his own cause for concern before the start of training camp.

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PJ Washington News / Total Apex Sports / September 11

Where Will PJ Washington Fit In the Dallas Mavericks’ Lineup?

The Dallas Mavericks recently signed Power Forward PJ Washington to a contract extension and brought back Guard Dante Exum. The Mavericks’ recent signings signaled a roster finalization attempt ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Kai Jones News / Fastbreak on SI / September 11

Recent Mavericks Center Eyeing Move Beyond NBA

Kai Jones’ run in the NBA could temporarily end. The veteran center is reportedly working on an opportunity to play overseas. The former Dallas Mavericks center is “close” to joining Anadolu Efes Istanbul in Turkey.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Mavericks Receive Disappointing Anthony Davis Injury News Ahead of 2025 NBA Season

The Dallas Mavericks are just over a year removed from being in the NBA Finals, but there are few remnants remaining from that iteration of the team. They traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis back in February, and the team has been a disaster since.

Jamarion Sharp News / Hoops Rumors / September 10

Mavericks to sign massive 7-foot-5 center

He was named to the NBA G League United Team in this year’s FIBA Intercontinental Cup.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

Mavs Sign 7-Foot-5 Center As Training Camp Approaches

The Dallas Mavericks may have picked up their replacement for the recently released Olivier-Maxence Prosper, coming to terms on a contract agreement with Jamarion Sharp, a 7-foot-5 center who played 29 games with their G League affiliate in 2024-25 (h/t HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto).

Cooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / September 10