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Sources: D’Angelo Russell Drawing Strong Interest from Dallas Mavericks

With NBA free agency set to begin Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are focused on veteran point guard options. League sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com that D’Angelo Russell has become a player of strong interest for the team as it prepares to spend its $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception.

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Mavericks Expected To Make $12 Million Decision on PG As Free Agency Nears

NBA free agency officially begins at 6 p.m. ET on June 30. Many teams are getting a head start with their current roster this week by re-structuring contracts to assemble their funds for when Monday evening's doors open.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Mavericks rumors: Dallas looking to make trade in order to bring back key guard

The Dallas Mavericks are on a mission to find a point guard with Kyrie Irving set to miss time during next season so he can recover from a torn ACL. They have options, and one of them is D’Angelo Russell, who has a good chance of signing with the team.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA Analysis Network / June 30

Dallas Mavericks have found Kyrie Irving backup as $12 million point guard deal expected soon

The Dallas Mavericks are targeting a free-agent point guard to play in place of Kyrie Irving next season. The Dallas Mavericks have an exciting season ahead of them.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Mavericks rumors: The Chris Paul reason D’Angelo Russell is such a priority

The Dallas Mavericks are currently looking for ways to add to their roster after selecting Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the recent NBA Draft.

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Every NBA Finals MVP winner

Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.

Kyrie Irving News / The SportsRush / June 29

'You Might Laugh': Despite Public Outcry, Tracy McGrady Vehemently Defends His Viral Kyrie Irving Comparison With Jamaal Tinsley

Jamaal Tinsley last played in the NBA during the 2013–14 season, but his prime came in the 2000s. Without an All-Star nod to his name, though, his solid career has largely flown under the radar for many modern fans.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Mavericks rumors: Dallas the ‘overwhelming favorite’ to sign D’Angelo Russell

The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly honed in on their replacement point guard for the injured Kyrie Irving: D’Angelo Russell. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, who has long been plugged in with the Mavericks, Russell is believed to be by other teams a top target for Dallas this offseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

1 sneaky good player Dallas Mavericks must sign in 2025 NBA free agency

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2025 NBA free agency period with a clear agenda: fortify their roster for another deep playoff run while navigating the uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving’s health.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

Will Cooper Flagg be Mavericks’ point guard until Kyrie Irving returns from injury?

Kyrie Irving is likely going to take over the Dallas Mavericks’ starting point guard role at some point in the 2025-26 season. To begin the campaign, though, Irving will be unavailable as he recovers from ACL surgery.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

The player Dallas Mavericks must avoid in 2025 NBA free agency

The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era. After trading away Luka Doncic and selecting Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the franchise is clearly focused on building around a new core.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 28

Mavericks 'regarded' as favorites to sign former NBA All-Star

NBA free agency officially starts on Monday, June 30th, as teams can negotiate with free agents then and sign them on July 6th. Most of the Dallas Mavericks' roster is set with 14 players locked in once Kyrie Irving signs his new three-year, $119 million deal and Cooper Flagg signs his rookie contract.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 28

Ex-Lakers, Raptors NBA champion places heavy expectations on Mavs with Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks are in win-now mode. Despite having the first overall pick in this week's NBA Draft, they were there due to an unfortunate end to the season turning into unbelievable lottery luck.

WNBA Reacts to Viral Postgame Moment Between Paige Bueckers and Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Wings came up just short of a remarkable comeback on Friday night against the Indiana Fever, falling 94–86 despite cutting a 20-point deficit down to two late in the second half.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Wings’ Paige Bueckers reveals how Kyrie Irving inspired ‘unguardable’ motivation

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Indiana Fever on Friday night, losing by a final score of 94-86. Paige Bueckers, who said she would love for Kyrie Irving to come to a game this season before the ’25 campaign began, had her request met on Friday evening as the Dallas Mavericks star attended the contest.

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Kyrie Irving, Paige Bueckers connect after Wings-Fever game

The Dallas Wings took on the Indiana Fever on Friday night in what was supposed to be a high-profile matchup between the rookie first overall pick, Paige Bueckers, and WNBA icon Caitlin Clark.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gets 100% real on playing with Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving

As the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will be sharing the floor with future Hall of Fame teammates such as Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 26

Mavericks called out for 'low-balled' new contract for Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving recently opted out of his player option for next season, worth about $43 million, and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million extension with the Mavs once free agency begins.

Kyrie Irving welcomes Cooper Flagg to Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks accomplished the expected, selecting Duke star Cooper Flagg first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. They didn't waste much time, putting the pick in soon after the draft began, and they had things ready for the selection.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 25

Stephen A Smith's Bold Kyrie Irving Comparison For Pelicans 2025 Draft Pick

The 2025 NBA Draft is underway, with a mix of surprising and expected selections throughout the first round so far. As expected, Cooper Flagg kicked off the draft by being the first-overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks, followed by Dylan Harper headed to the San Antonio Spurs.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Mavericks Reportedly Among Leaders For D’Angelo Russell

The Mavericks have emerged as a leading potential free agent destination for veteran guard D’Angelo Russell, sources inform Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

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22 number 1 picks of the NBA draft have also won the Rookie of the Year award. How many of them can you name?

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / June 25

Report: Kyrie Irving will decline option, sign 3-year, $119M contract

Nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will decline his $43 million player option and instead plans to sign a three-year, $119 million contract to remain with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported on Tuesday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Latest On Kyrie Irving’s Contract Extension With Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and plans to re-sign with Dallas on a three-year, $119 million contract in free agency, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.