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Naji Marshall News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 1

Mavericks Criticized for Recent Extension By Former NBA Executive

The Dallas Mavericks handed wing Naji Marshall a three-year, $51.9 million extension last month, surprising some people by making this move now. Marshall was set to enter the final year of the deal he signed with Dallas in the 2024 offseason, which will pay him $9.4 million before this new extension kicks in next year.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 1

Bleacher Report Names Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving NBA’s Best 34-Year-Old

DALLAS — Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey named Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving the NBA’s best 34-year-old. Irving beat Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert.

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The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?

The '30 PPG NBA Playoffs' quiz

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Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / September 1

The Mavericks go for gold (again) with City Edition jersey

The Dallas Mavericks are just weeks away from year-two Cooper Flagg and a new look roster taking the court for training camp. In the calm before the upcoming storm that is the NBA season, basketball-related news is quiet, but that leaves plenty of room for things like… jersey leaks.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 1

Looking back with the Mavericks before we look forward

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 1

Moussa Cissé Reaches First Mavericks Guarantee Date After Knicks Offer Sheet

DALLAS — Center Moussa Cissé cleared the first of two guarantee dates on his Dallas Mavericks contract Tuesday, locking in $1.1 million of the $2,185,116 he is owed for 2026-27.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 1

Jason Kidd predicts just how good Cooper Flagg will be in his NBA prime

When asked about Cooper Flagg’s ultimate ceiling, Jason Kidd brought up a name that instantly changed the conversation. Once in the NBA, Cooper Flagg made an immediate transition to the pro level look completely seamless.

NBA News / HITC / September 1

Jason Kidd admits one thing that always riles up LeBron James about 2011 Mavericks title run

Jason Kidd reveals the one thing that makes LeBron James lose his composure. LeBron James has been to the NBA Finals 10 times during his career, but he has only managed to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy on four occasions.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Habit / August 31

Kyrie Irving's return means one thing for the Mavericks

Kyrie Irving is set to make his return from a torn ACL this season for the Dallas Mavericks, and the next time he takes the court, it would have been nearly two years since he last played in an NBA game. His return means that we get to celebrate one of the league’s greatest talents entering the twilight of his career.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 31

Bleacher Report Names Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg NBA’s Best 19-Year-Old

DALLAS — Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey named Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg the NBA’s best 19-year-old. Flagg beat Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies, Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz and AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 31

Mavericks First-Round Pick Bounces Back From Rough First FIBA World Cup Performance

Dallas Mavericks first-round pick Sergio De Larrea had a rough first showing in the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers, going scoreless in a loss to Portugal on Friday.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

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The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 30

Jason Kidd Comments on Unknown Next Steps After Mavericks Firing

Jason Kidd has been pretty quiet since "parting ways" with the Dallas Mavericks back in May, following the hiring of Masai Ujiri as the team's president.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / August 30

Jason Kidd Plays Start, Bench, Cut With LeBron James, Luka Doncic And Cooper Flagg

Jason Kidd has coached LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Cooper Flagg during different stages of his career. But when he was forced to pick between the three, the former Dallas Mavericks coach had little trouble choosing the King at the top.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Jason Kidd reveals if he plans to coach again

Jason Kidd is apparently on a hiatus rather than a retirement. The former Dallas Mavericks head coach Kidd visited the Philippines this week and was interviewed by Rappler’s Delfin Dioquino.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Jason Kidd Open To Future Coaching Opportunities

The Mavericks and former head coach Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways in May, but the 53-year-old remains interested in continuing his coaching career, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 29

Jason Kidd Says He Would ‘Never Say No’ To NBA Coaching Return

MANILA — Former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he would consider returning to an NBA bench at some point, in an interview with Rappler during his first trip to the Philippines.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 29

Richard Jefferson Says Mavericks Could ‘Pop Up’ In Western Conference Playoff Race

DALLAS — Expectations may not be very high for the Dallas Mavericks going into the 2026-27 season, but 2016 NBA champion Richard Jefferson isn’t totally writing them off when it comes to the Western Conference postseason picture.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 29

Jason Kidd Chooses LeBron Over Luka Dončić, Cooper Flagg In Start-Bench-Cut

MANILA — Former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd kept LeBron James, benched Luka Dončić, and cut Cooper Flagg when asked to sort the three in a start, bench, cut game during an interview with ALL-STAR Magazine released Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Klay Thompson gave up a huge amount of money in Mavericks buyout

Klay Thompson was really ready to move on from the Dallas Mavericks. The five-time NBA All-Star Thompson formally got bought out by the Mavericks earlier this week.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 21

Mavericks Assistant Coach Phil Handy To Join Sixers

Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy plans to leave Dallas to join the Sixers as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

At age 36, Thompson isn't the same player he once was. But he's a year younger than Ray Allen was when he joined the Heat in 2012, which led to an NBA title.

Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks

The '200 or more three-pointers in 2022-23' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks

Thompson is getting his wish and will be playing for an unquestioned contender next season.

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / August 17

NBA teams get big Klay Thompson availability update

Thompson is entering the final year of the three-year, $50 million deal he signed with the Mavericks.

The '2014-15 Golden State Warriors' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13

Who's the boss? Luka Doncic gets fifth owner in five years

This era of NBA basketball features plenty of player movement, with superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant changing teams multiple times over their career. Sometimes, it's the bosses who keep changing, as Luka Doncic discovered again this week.

Big update emerges on Mark Cuban’s lawsuit against Patrick Dumont

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Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

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