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Luka Dončić, Mavericks Could Meet in Preseason Clash in Las Vegas

The next highly anticipated matchup between Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Mavericks could come sooner than expected—and on one of the NBA’s biggest offseason stages.

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Additional perspectives on the trade of Luka Dončić – Part II

The Mavericks’ season is over and now Luka Dončić joins Dallas on vacation – did anyone actually “win” the shocking trade? With the 2024-2025 NBA Season officially a wrap for the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, the current chapter on the Luka Dončić trade is at least temporarily closed.

Nico Harrison News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

Is Nico Harrison Correcting Course Or Covering His Tracks?

For the third straight offseason, the Dallas Mavericks have overhauled their health and performance staff. This time, general manager Nico Harrison dismissed long-time head athletic trainer Dionne Calhoun and athletic performance director Keith Belton according to ESPN insider Tim MacMahon.

WNBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / May 8

'I Would Like to See Kyrie at a Game': Paige Bueckers Hopes to Share Dallas Stage With Kyrie Irving

Paige Bueckers has already made waves in Dallas since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. But when asked which celebrity she’d like to see courtside during her rookie season with the Wings, the answer came without hesitation: Kyrie Irving.

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The 'Most points in the 2022-23 NBA playoffs' quiz

During the 2022-23 NBA playoffs, 32 players scored 200 or more points. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 8

Paige Bueckers calls out Mavericks star Kyrie Irving

The city of Dallas has a new superstar to look forward to after the local WNBA team, the Dallas Wings, selected Paige Bueckers first overall in the most recent WNBA draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / May 8

Daniel Gafford kept it simple amid the most confusing season ever

After a half of a season plus a playoff run of titanic dunks, noisy blocks, timely put-backs and cathartic yells, Gafford was a lighthouse shining brightly amidst a sea of confusion by simply doing more of the same.

Nico Harrison News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Nico Harrison Dismisses Two Mavericks Members After Disappointing End to Season

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been crucified by the team's fans for trading away generational superstar Luka Doncic. Even worse, the Mavs seemed to only head downward after the trade.

Nico Harrison News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7

Nico Harrison blows up Mavericks department amid Dereck Lively injury

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has made his first big move of the offseason after the team failed to make the playoffs. Reports indicate that tension has been building within the organization regarding the treatment of center Dereck Lively’s ankle injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 7

Mavericks make multiple staff changes after tumultuous season

The Dallas Mavericks are sitting at home after missing the NBA Playoffs less than a year after making the NBA Finals. It was a roller-coaster season between

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 7

Mavericks, Lakers reported to meet in 2025 preseason

The 2024-25 campaign is over for both the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas was humiliated in the Play-In Tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies, while the Lakers lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

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Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Klay Thompson's Big Change in Physical Appearance is Catching Attention

Dallas Mavericks' shooting guard Klay Thompson finished a rather discreet first season with the Texas franchise after ending a 13-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 7

Mavericks vs. Spurs playoff rivalry recognized by analyst

The Dallas Mavericks may not be in the playoffs this year, but their postseason history continues to be celebrated. It's been 19 years since the Mavs met their Lone Star State rival San Antonio Spurs in the 2006 NBA playoffs, and that series was recognized by Bleacher Report writer Matt Velazquez as one of the 12 best NBA playoff rivalries.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 7

Additional perspectives on the trade of Luka Dončić – Part I

The Mavericks’ season is over and now Luka Dončić joins Dallas on vacation – did anyone actually “win” the shocking trade? The Dallas Mavericks saw their season come to a close in a forgettable 120-106 loss on April 18th.

Luka Doncic News / Mavs Moneyball / May 7

Additional perspectives on the trade of Luka Doncic – Part I

The Mavericks’ season is over and now Luka Donic joins Dallas on vacation – did anyone actually “win” the shocking trade? The Dallas Mavericks saw their season come to a close in a forgettable 120-106 loss on April 18th.

Nico Harrison News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7

Mavericks enlists legend’s help to take over Nico Harrison’s previous role

The Dallas Mavericks are turning to franchise legend Rolando Blackman to represent them at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago. The team announced that Blackman, a four-time NBA All-Star and one of the most iconic players in Mavericks history, will serve as their on-stage representative when the ping-pong balls drop on May 12.

Max Christie News / Mavs Moneyball / May 7

‘What if?’ we thought — before Max Christie’s first season with the Mavericks fell back to earth

Cormac Karl “Max” Christie made quite the first impression after arriving in Dallas as part of the Luka-Dončić-for-Anthony-Davis trade. Then what happened?

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / May 7

NBA Draft Lottery Could Save Dallas Mavericks

Things are looking grim in Dallas. Nico Harrison made a trade on Feb. 1 that can only be compared to the Babe Ruth trade of yesteryear, which many believe put a curse on the Boston Red Sox spanning generations.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / May 6

Mark Cuban On Carmelo Anthony’s Hall Of Fame Nod: 'He Was Killing the League'

As NBA legend Carmelo Anthony enters the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the basketball world is abuzz with praise and admiration. Mark Cuban, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks and a prominent figure in the NBA for many years, shared his heartfelt response.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3

Anthony Davis’ post-trade pressure with Mavericks draws stern Rich Paul response

Although the Los Angeles Lakers gave Nico Harrison something to smile about after falling in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there is still suffocating pressure on the Dallas Mavericks to succeed moving forward.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Carson Hocevar’s racing team brutally taunted Mavericks fans

Carson Hocevar’s racing team had a great way of trolling Dallas Mavericks fans on social media Saturday. Hocevar is in the Dallas area for the Wurth 400, which will be hosted Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway in nearby Fort Worth.

Kyrie Irving News / Total Apex Sports / May 2

Kyrie Irving Breaks Silence on Season-Ending Injury Recovery

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has broken his silence on his season-ending injury recovery. Irving, 33, suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025.