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Dirk Nowitzki was stunned by ‘sad’ breakup of Dallas Mavericks pairing with Steve Nash

The duo of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash was a fantastic partnership in the early 2000s. They led the Dallas Mavericks to compete in the stacked Western Conference.

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NBA 2K doesn’t think Anthony Davis is one of the league’s 10 best shot blockers

We’re in the dead of the offseason and there’s nothing really to talk about, which is why you’re reading a post about NBA 2K block ratings. It’s that time of year folks.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Mavericks Report Card: Cooper Flagg Gives Dallas' Offseason an 'A' Grade

The Dallas Mavericks have been busy this offseason and will enter the upcoming season with more questions than answers—but in their case, that might not be a bad thing.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA Analysis Network / August 15

‘Awful’ Kyrie Irving injury could actually be helpful for emerging Dallas Mavericks star, says NBA expert

Kyrie Irving suffered an ACL injury last season that will see him miss a major part of the next campaign as well. The 33-year-old was a key piece of the Dallas Mavericks team after the Luka Doncic trade, but an injury to him meant the franchise would struggle to make it into the playoffs.

Mavericks Around the Web

Mavericks get good LeBron James news after latest report · Sporting News

NBA reveals Cooper Flagg, Mavericks' marquee matchups with Celtics · Sporting News

NBA Rookie of the Year tiers: Who can challenge Cooper Flagg for the 2025-26 award? · ESPN

Dallas Mavericks unveil 2025–26 schedule: Key matchups, NBA Cup, and season outlook · Sporting News

Khris Middleton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 15

King of the Hill trolls Mavericks' Nico Harrison, Luka Doncic-Lakers trade

Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks have been the butt of jokes ever since they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. It was a wild move, one that still receives criticism today.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / August 15

Dallas Mavericks Predicted to Win Only 42 Games in 2025-26 NBA Season

The Dallas Mavericks are predicted to win only 42 games during the 2025-26 NBA season. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report thinks the Mavericks will go 42-40 next season.

Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Throughout NBA history, 34 players have recorded at least one triple-double with 10 blocks. How many can you name in five minutes?

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 15

NBA makes Lakers, Warriors announcement for Dallas Mavericks

The NBA released its full regular-season schedule on Thursday afternoon, and the Dallas Mavericks are one of the more popular teams this season. The NBA gave them 23 nationally televised games, some of the most of any team.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / August 15

Speak it into existence or fear jinxing it? Bogdanovic and Kyrie Irving use opposite approaches

When it comes to one of the key mental tricks of high-performing athletes – here basketball players – there seems to be two ways to go about it. Either you visualize and put your goals out there – or you fear that it will lose its value if you say it out loud. But which one actually works the best?

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 15

Is D'Angelo Russell the Kyrie Irving fill-in the Mavericks need?

After trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis last February, the Dallas Mavericks had to rely essentially entirely on Kyrie Irving for both scoring and facilitation from the point guard spot.

Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / August 15

Luka Doncic vs. Dallas Mavericks – key dates revealed as LA Lakers superstar set for four showdowns with former team

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will face off against each other next season, but their showdowns will be spread out over months. With the 2025-26 NBA season schedule out now, fans know when to tune in for some of the biggest games of the season.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Dallas Mavericks 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

The Dallas Mavericks will not have to wait a long time to see how their new-look setup is going to fare in the Western Conference. They start off the 2025-26 NBA season with a five-game home stretch that sees them take on the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Indiana Pacers..

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / August 15

41 questions to make the offseason go faster – #1

Welcome to the final installment of our series of 41 questions pertaining to the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA. If you’ve been with us since the beginning, thank you for coming along for the ride.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

5 Key Games Every Mavericks Fan Should Care About On The Schedule

DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks have unveiled their 2025-26 schedule, and with it, the anticipation for another run in the West begins. Their offseason was quiet, headlined only by the addition of D’Angelo Russell on the taxpayer mid-level exception.

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Kai Jones News / Hoops Wire / August 15

Heat working out Kai Jones, but is he a fit?

NBA free agent center Kai Jones is working out for the Heat this week, but a roster spot may be a long shot. As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 14

Will the Dallas Mavericks get back over .500 this season?

The Dallas Mavericks won just 39 games a year ago, but with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg coming to the team, there's a chance the team could see an uptick in the win column.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 13

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gets massive corn maze in Maine in his honor

The Dallas Mavericks are currently gearing up for their 2024-25 season, recently finding out that they will have both an opening week and Christmas Day nationally televised game this year.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Mavericks Christmas Day Announcement Sets Up Revenge Game for Sharpshooting Vet

When the NBA announced the Christmas Day slate for the upcoming 2025-26 season this week, some Dallas Mavericks fans might've predicted that a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers was going to make the card, remembering that Luka Doncic's last game in a Mavs uniform was on Dec.

Kessler Edwards News / Total Apex Sports / August 12

Dallas Mavericks Let Go Of a Critical Player

The Dallas Mavericks have let go of a critical player, Kessler Edwards, who was part of the team’s roster last year. Here’s why the Mavericks released Edwards, 25, and the team the Glendale, California native signed with.

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / August 12

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić ‘Pissed’ Dallas Mavericks ‘Basically Told the World That He Was Fat’

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers is “pissed” that the Dallas Mavericks “basically told the world that he was fat,” according to Lakers Daily.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12

LeBron James and Anthony Davis share the same cryptic quote on social media

It has been roughly six months since the Los Angeles Lakers made one of the most stunning blockbuster trades in NBA history, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis appear to still be missing one another.

Kessler Edwards News / Hoops Rumors / August 12

Nuggets to sign former second-round pick

The Nuggets and free agent forward Kessler Edwards have reached an agreement on a deal, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Edwards, who turned 25 on Saturday, has appeared in at least 36 games in each of the past four seasons after being drafted 44th overall out of Pepperdine in 2021.

Naji Marshall News / Fadeaway World / August 12