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Cooper Flagg’s professional debut wasn’t perfect, and he said so himself. But in a packed UNLV Thomas & Mack Center filled with excitement, noise, and expectation, the No. 1 overall pick still left his mark in the Dallas Mavericks’ 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers on...

One year after being selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Draft, Melvin Ajinça is back with the organization for a second run through Summer League—this time with more confidence, EuroLeague experience under his belt, and a clear understanding of what’s being asked of him. Ajinça, a 6-foot-7...

The NBA Summer League spotlight turns to the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday as No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg makes his long-awaited debut for the Dallas Mavericks against Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The matchup serves as the headliner on opening night in Las Vegas, with...

After transferring to Auburn for his senior season, Miles Kelly made the most of his final collegiate year by helping lead the Tigers to the 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four. Now, just months removed from that run, the 6-foot-6 guard is stepping into his next opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks...

Kyrie Irving will miss a chunk of the 2025-26 NBA season recovering from his left ACL tear, which is why the Dallas Mavericks signed D'Angelo Russell to a two-year, $11.7 million deal this offseason. Russell played with Mavericks big man Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers, who went 72-43...

The Dallas Mavericks are adding another respected name to their reshaped coaching staff. Phil Handy, one of the NBA’s premier player development coaches, is joining Jason Kidd’s bench ahead of the 2025–26 season, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com. Handy will play a significant role in player development, taking over a role previously...

The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Popeye Jones as an assistant coach, sources confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. He will serve as the team’s No. 3 assistant and focus on defense. Jones replaces Jared Dudley, who left the Mavericks to join the Denver Nuggets. The move is part of a broader reshaping of...

If LeBron James requests a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA legend could be interested in playing for the Dallas Mavericks since Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison are on the Mavs. James won the 2016 championship with Irving on the Cleveland Cavaliers and captured...

Ryan Nembhard isn’t focused on headlines. He’s focused on opportunity. After leading the nation in assists at Gonzaga with 9.8 per game and averaging 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals while shooting over 40% from deep, the 6-foot point guard is bringing his pass-first mentality and defensive edge to...

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks will take on Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League, and if you want to attend the game, you'd better have deep pockets. According to Colin Salao of Front Office Sports, the average purchase price...