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Mark Cuban Takes Controversial Side In NBA's Tanking Debate

Adam Silver believes the NBA has a tanking problem. Mark Cuban does not. With several teams already appearing to have thrown in the towel on the 2025-26 season, the commissioner expressed his displeasure over All-Star Weekend and even made a pledge to fans that he would do what it takes to fix it.

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Mavericks rumors: Marc Stein reveals Dallas’ Cooper Flagg injury outlook after boot causes stir

As the Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with injuries to top stars like Kyrie Irving, another key player who’s dealing with an issue is rookie Cooper Flagg.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Mavericks rumors: Kyrie Irving’s ‘strong’ role in deciding injury return

The Dallas Mavericks are currently undergoing a significant transition, particularly after parting ways with Anthony Davis and entrusting the future of their backcourt to rookie sensation Cooper Flagg.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 17

Mark Cuban weighs in on tanking, state of the NBA

Mark Cuban weighs in on tanking: "The NBA should worry more about fan experience"

Tanking has been a hot topic around the NBA this season.

Adam Silver facing growing criticism from NBA analysts

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Cooper Flagg's Injury Diagnosis Leaves Mavericks Feeling 'Relieved'

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flaggmissed the team's showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers last week and was absent from the NBA Rising Stars game on Saturday due to a left midfoot sprain.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 17

Mavericks Might Have Worst Season of 21st Century

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling with a 19-35 record at the All-Star break, and the team has lost its last nine games. With 28 games to go, the Mavericks don't have much hope to compete for the playoffs this season, as they sit seven games back of the Los Angeles Clippers for the final spot in the play-in tournament.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17

Kyrie Irving takes a swipe at ESPN

ESPN apparently falls a little bit flat for Kyrie Irving. The Dallas Mavericks star point guard Irving, an ANTA signature athlete, appeared during NBA All-Star Weekend at an AntaLand event in Santa Monica, Calif.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving stiff-arms ESPN interview – ‘Don’t really care for ESPN’

Kyrie Irving gave fans an inside look at how he was spending his time at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, whether it was a workout or interacting with the fans.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / February 16

NBA Draft: Mavericks Jump, Grab Talent in Latest Mock

Amid All-Star break, there’s been plenty of NBA Draft talk as teams reposition themselves for pick down the home stretch of the season. Dallas was the recipient of lottery luck last season, grabbing Cooper Flagg with just a 1.8% chance to grab the first pick.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / February 16

An update on Kyrie’s return is coming, but we may already have an answer

The Dallas Mavericks are currently in the midst of their longest losing streak since before the calendar turned over to a new century. Having dropped nine

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 15

Adam Silver facing growing criticism from NBA analysts

Adam Silver has seemingly been untouchable for quite some time. Not anymore.

Adam Silver addresses tanking, says NBA lottery may be ‘antiquated’

Social media star ruins NBA's Shooting Stars at All-Star Weekend

Adam Silver confirms NBA to discuss expansion next month

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Kai Jones News / Hoops Wire / February 15

Kai Jones, Turkish club agree to two-year contract extension

Former NBA big man Kai Jones is sticking overseas. Jones has signed a two-year extension with Anadolu Efes, the team announced. It’s a solid bit of continuity for a player who has spent the past few seasons bouncing between opportunity and uncertainty.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 15

Cooper Flagg Could Thrive If Mavericks Sign NBA Champion in Free Agency

The Dallas Mavericks could look to improve their team in free agency this offseason. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes suggests the Mavericks should target Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency.

Kai Jones News / Hoops Rumors / February 15

Kai Jones Signs Two-Year Extension With Anadolu Efes

Former NBA big man Kai Jones has signed a two-year extension with Anadolu Efes, the Turkish club announced in a press release (Twitter link). The 19th

Dallas Mavericks News / Sneakers on SI / February 13

Klay Thompson's Lifetime Sneaker Deal Explained

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has signed a lifetime contract with the Chinese sportswear brand ANTA. The announcement coincided with ANTA's opening of its first-ever North American flagship store in Beverly Hills on Friday afternoon.