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Klay Thompson Makes Personal Decision on Wednesday

Klay Thompson has been dominating headlines all week. A four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest shooters the sport has ever seen, he built his reputation over 13 seasons, including 11 with the Golden State Warriors as part of the “Splash Brothers” alongside Stephen Curry.

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NBA Hall of Famer Makes Something Clear About Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Winning ROTY

Cooper Flagg is officially the third Rookie of the Year winner in Dallas Mavericks history. The award was announced on Monday night, ending months of debate between him and Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, who also had a historic season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / April 29

NBA Draft Watch: Do the Mavericks have to draft a guard in the Lottery?

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come to the conclusion that the Dallas Mavericks desperately need guard help. Cooper Flagg was thrusted into the role early, which obviously led to a ton of early struggles.

Klay Thompson News / Mavs Moneyball / April 29

Klay Thompson gave the Mavericks the professionalism they needed

Klay Thompson’s time in Dallas certainly has not played out the way he envisioned. His dreams of playing alongside Luka Doncic were cut down far too soon on Christmas of 2024, and yet, here, in the spring of 2026, Thompson remains a Maverick.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA players with a 200-three-pointer season' quiz

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'Most active 20-point playoff games' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 28

Cooper Flagg Accomplished Something No One Else in the History of Basketball Has

Cooper Flagg was rightfully named the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year on Monday night, making him the third player in Dallas Mavericks history to win the award, joining Luka Doncic and Jason Kidd.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / HITC / April 28

Nico Harrison gets praise from LeBron James’ ex-teammate after Cooper Flagg wins NBA ROTY

Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win is not just about his performance, it is also reopening the conversation around Nico Harrison’s vision. The Dallas Mavericks made one of the boldest moves in recent years to land the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Witches are cursing Mavericks’ Klay Thompson for allegedly cheating on Megan Thee Stallion before break-up

After being accused of cheating on Megan Thee Stallion after their break-up became public knowledge, witches have taken it upon themselves to get justice against Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd breaks silence on Cooper Flagg winning Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t be prouder of his young cornerstone, and he made that crystal clear after Cooper Flagg was officially recognized as the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

Cooper Flagg News / thePeachBasket / April 28

Cooper Flagg ROY 2026: The Historic Season That Turned a Maverick Into a Legend

Cooper Flagg ROY is official — and it was never really in doubt. The Dallas Mavericks‘ 19-year-old phenom was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year on April 27, capping a debut season that shattered records, invited Michael Jordan comparisons, and gave a franchise desperately searching for its next superstar exactly what it needed.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Dallas Mavericks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28

Carmelo Anthony Highlights Nico Harrison’s Role in Cooper Flagg’s ROY Campaign

Carmelo Anthony credited former Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison after Cooper Flagg captured the Rookie of the Year award. It highlighted the long-term impact of Harrison’s roster decisions. Harrison found himself under intense scrutiny after orchestrating a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

Marvin Bagley III News / Mavs Moneyball / April 28

Marvin Bagley III reinvented himself with the Mavericks — but what’s his future in Dallas?

When Marvin Bagley III came to Dallas from in the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards as the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline approached, he represented pure salary cap relief.