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An NBA trade idea sending Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Dallas Mavericks has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Pelicans and Mavericks: New Orleans Pelicans get: P.J. Washington, Max Christie, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, a 2029 first-round...

While the NBA has publicly acknowledged studying the possibility of expansion, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban isn’t convinced it makes financial sense. Instead, he believes the league’s next phase of growth could come from outside the United States. Commissioner Adam Silver said in July that owners instructed the league...

Mark Cuban admitted he still regrets Luka Dončić’s shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he felt personally responsible for letting people down during the franchise-altering move. “We all were hurt when Luka got traded, me as much as anyone, because I felt like I let people down by...

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been predicted to win the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. A group of ESPN NBA experts, including reporters, editors and analysts, believe Flagg will be the best rookie in the league next season. "Unsurprisingly, Cooper Flagg ran away with the voting: He's...

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to sign P.J. Washington to an extension, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Washington becomes eligible Friday for a new four-year deal just shy of $90 million. "League sources tell The Stein Line that an extension for Washington is likely," Stein wrote. "While...

Dirk Nowitzki admits he remains conflicted about the Dallas Mavericks’ blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it one of the toughest transitions he has experienced as a lifelong Maverick. The deal, finalized last summer, stunned the NBA. Dončić — who had just carried Dallas...

Stephen A. Smith doubled down on his belief that the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to win the NBA championship — as long as Anthony Davis is healthy enough to lead them through the postseason. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith pointed to Dallas as the Western Conference’s most dangerous...

Blake Griffin knows the weight of expectations that come with being a top NBA draft pick. After 13 seasons in the league, the former No. 1 overall selection believes Cooper Flagg is uniquely equipped to handle it. “I think he is the most complete player that we've seen come into...

An NBA trade idea sending Daniel Gafford from the Dallas Mavericks to the Toronto Raptors has been created. NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Mavericks, Raptors and Brooklyn Nets: Dallas Mavericks get: LeBron James, Bronny James, Andre...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly underwent offseason surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot, but he is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp. The 21-year-old suffered a stress fracture in his right foot that was identified in January, resulting in him missing...