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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 3

Dereck Lively gives ‘gone fishing’ a new meaning

The Dallas Mavericks have been without the services of Dereck Lively since very early last season, but that hasn’t stopped him from making his presence known.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 2

Dirk Nowitzki Gives Insight to Possible Role With Dallas Mavericks

It's been an interesting few years for Dirk Nowitzki and his relationship with the only franchise he's ever known: the Dallas Mavericks. It seems Nowitzki and former general manager Nico Harrison didn't really see eye-to-eye, understandably, and that pushed Nowitzki away from the franchise.

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.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 2

Former Mavericks Veteran Could Be Lakers' Next Free Agency Option

The Dallas Mavericks essentially have their 15-man roster set after reaching a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson a few weeks ago. While other moves could be made, this is likely the roster that they'll take into training camp in a few weeks.

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.

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Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Mavericks rumors: Kyrie Irving’s trade value makes keeping him a reasonable option

The optimism is high for the Dallas Mavericks, with Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving teaming up for the first time. Many are excited to see Irving back in action after being sidelined by an ACL injury last season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 1

Looking back with the Mavericks before we look forward

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 1

Moussa Cissé Reaches First Mavericks Guarantee Date After Knicks Offer Sheet

DALLAS — Center Moussa Cissé cleared the first of two guarantee dates on his Dallas Mavericks contract Tuesday, locking in $1.1 million of the $2,185,116 he is owed for 2026-27.

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.

NBA News / HITC / September 1

Jason Kidd admits one thing that always riles up LeBron James about 2011 Mavericks title run

Jason Kidd reveals the one thing that makes LeBron James lose his composure. LeBron James has been to the NBA Finals 10 times during his career, but he has only managed to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy on four occasions.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Habit / August 31

Kyrie Irving's return means one thing for the Mavericks

Kyrie Irving is set to make his return from a torn ACL this season for the Dallas Mavericks, and the next time he takes the court, it would have been nearly two years since he last played in an NBA game. His return means that we get to celebrate one of the league’s greatest talents entering the twilight of his career.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 31

Bleacher Report Names Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg NBA’s Best 19-Year-Old

DALLAS — Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey named Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg the NBA’s best 19-year-old. Flagg beat Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies, Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz and AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 31

Mavericks First-Round Pick Bounces Back From Rough First FIBA World Cup Performance

Dallas Mavericks first-round pick Sergio De Larrea had a rough first showing in the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers, going scoreless in a loss to Portugal on Friday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 31

Cooper Flagg Put on LeBron James' Trajectory by Former Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd

The Dallas Mavericks have a star young player to build around, as they lucked out and were able to land Cooper Flagg first overall in last year's draft.

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.

Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / August 27

Mavericks could trade Kyrie Irving for one big reason besides his age

Almost out of nowhere, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving seems to have hit the trade market, albeit unofficially.

Klay Thompson addresses giving up millions in salary to leave Mavericks

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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 21

Mavericks Assistant Coach Phil Handy To Join Sixers

Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy plans to leave Dallas to join the Sixers as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape (Twitter link).

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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