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Stephen A. Smith makes bold championship call for Dallas Mavericks, says it depends on Anthony Davis

The 2025-26 season has the Oklahoma City Thunder as clear favorites to repeat as champions. However, Stephen A. Smith has given another hot take with his choice for his 2026 NBA champs.

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Hank Hill weighs in on the Dallas Mavericks

During an AMA on Reddit promoting the revival of King of the Hill, the account being used by the character of Hank Hill was asked about the current state of the Dallas Mavericks and the decision by GM Nico Harrison to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / 2 hours ago

Dwyane Wade Provides Nico Harrison Update With Aramis Event Months After Siding Up For Him

Dwayne Wade has been a busy man since hanging up his boots, and one of his most recent ventures is becoming the global ambassador of the Aramis perfume brand.

Mavericks guard acquired in Luka Doncic trade could make Sixth Man of the Year noise

Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic were the big names involved in February’s shocking trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks this past season.

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Mavericks receive positive offseason evaluation with Cooper Flagg-led revamp · Sporting News

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Mavericks receive positive update on center Dereck Lively II · Sporting News

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / 17 hours ago

What To Expect From Dereck Lively During 2025-26 Season

The Dallas Mavericks have revamped their roster so far this offseason. The Mavericks’ new-look roster may or may not work well together. However, there’s some optimism as Dereck Lively is reportedly looking to bounce back after an injury-plagued season in 2024-25.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / 18 hours ago

What To Expect From D’Angelo Russell During 2025-26 Season

The Dallas Mavericks have made significant changes so far this year. D’Angelo Russell is one of the Mavericks’ namesake changes. Russell, 29, is a point guard who may be the perfect fuel for the Mavericks’ machine.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / 19 hours ago

Mavericks praised for a first for Kyrie Irving's career

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving has had one of the more mercurial careers of most stars. After winning a championship early with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he decided he wanted out of LeBron James' shadow and asked for a trade.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / 20 hours ago

Mavericks fans will love Stephen A. Smith’s latest NBA prediction

Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis will pair to form one of the most talented duos in the NBA this season, at least once Irving returns from his ACL injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / 23 hours ago

Blake Griffin Praises 'Complete' Cooper Flagg as Mavs Rookie Prepares for NBA Debut

Dallas Mavericks rookie wing/forward Cooper Flagg is entering the league with an immeasurable amount hype surrounding his name. Former No. 1 overall pick and six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin recently expressed his excitement about the kind of prospect Flagg could become.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22

Stephen A. Smith drops extremely bold Mavericks NBA Finals claim

The Dallas Mavericks made some improvements to their team over the offseason, both in free agency and the draft. Of course, they were able to land Cooper Flagg with the No.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22

Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic are top players to watch in 2025-26, Stephen A. Smith says

With the 2025-26 NBA season two months away, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith released his list of the top five players to watch entering October. The group is led by Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, two stars linked by last season’s blockbuster trade.

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The 25 greatest teammates of LeBron's NBA career

LeBron James' NBA career has stretched over more than two decades. That's an uncommon level of longevity, obviously, which means that over the years, LeBron has had a bunch of different teammates.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / August 22

'Most Complete Player We’ve Seen Come Into the NBA' – Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Draws Exciting Outlook From Former No. 1 Pick

Blake Griffin believes that the Dallas Mavericks struck gold in Cooper Flagg, as the former No. 1 overall pick and six-time NBA All-Star already called the latter one of the most complete players in the league right now.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / August 22

Dereck Lively seems to be the Mavs’ social media strategy

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively visiting with family, working out, talking about dinosaurs. Lively at his camp, hanging out with kids, Lively working out again, Lively dinosaur picture used as a meme.