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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.

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.

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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?

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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.

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 / The SportsRush / May 6

'Not Disrespecting Anthony Davis At All': Penny Hardaway Acknowledges Nico Harrison’s Courage in Trading Luka Doncic

The 2025 NBA playoffs may be underway, but that hasn’t shifted people from the Mavericks’ unprecedented decision to trade away Luka Doncic. Mavs general manager Nico Harrison has received a great deal of flack for trading the face of the franchise.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 6

Mavericks legend to represent franchise at 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is just around the corner and the Dallas Mavericks are hoping to have luck in their favor when the pingpong balls drop on Monday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 6

Former Mavericks champion head coach rises in NBA History

The Dallas Mavericks have already been eliminated from the NBA postseason after falling in the play-in. With that being said, not everyone with ties to the franchise is done for the year.

Nico Harrison News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Results Show Where Mavericks' Nico Harrison Finished in GM of the Year Voting

The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers made headlines in early February with a blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to L.A. and Anthony Davis to Dallas.

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 / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 6

Mavericks land son of 14-year veteran in mock draft

The Dallas Mavericks have a lottery pick on the horizon for the 2025 NBA Draft, and they could look to use it on one of college basketball's top players.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 5

Mavs land potential future Kyrie Irving successor in mock draft

The Dallas Mavericks have a lottery pick to work with for the 2025 NBA Draft. This comes after the team missed the playoffs despite being in the NBA Finals less than a year ago.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 5

Mavericks, Lakers could make another trade this offseason

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will forever be intertwined as trade partners after the Luka Doncic deal, but they may have another deal up their sleeves.

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Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 4

Mavericks explored blockbuster deal to pair 4x NBA Defensive Player of the Year with Luka Doncic

According to an NBA rumor, the Dallas Mavericks front office had interest in trading for four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert during Luka Doncic's stint with the Mavericks, a move that would have helped make up for Doncic's defensive blind spots as well as created an elite pick-and-roll duo on the offensive end.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 3

Tim MacMahon proposes another Dallas Mavericks and LA Lakers trade, ‘chemistry with Luka…’

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff exit continues generating discussions about potential roster changes. After being thoroughly dominated inside by the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding a legitimate center appears to be at the top of the Lakers’ offseason priority list.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3

Lakers' exit shouldn't skew the narrative of Luka Doncic trade

Lakers' first-round playoff exit shouldn't skew overall narrative of the Luka Doncic trade

Anyone who's willing to cite the Lakers’ early-round loss as an example of why Nico Harrison and the Mavericks were right to move on from Doncic has lost the plot.

JJ Redick may have same complaint about Luka Doncic as Mavs

Redick’s job status with Lakers revealed after playoff appearance

LeBron James takes a swipe at the Lakers front office

James suffered concerning injury in Lakers' season-ending loss

After two decades, James has finally become expendable

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1