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Three years into his NBA career, Dereck Lively II is already eager to pay it forward. The Dallas Mavericks center, who earned NBA All-Rookie honors as a first-year player, is stepping into a mentorship role for Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Lively, a...

The Dallas Mavericks have gone from a franchise in turmoil to a team with genuine championship aspirations. But while Cooper Flagg’s arrival has generated most of the attention, Kendrick Perkins is urging fans not to overlook a veteran anchor already in place—Anthony Davis. Perkins, speaking on NBA Today, pointed out...

JaVale McGee, a three-time NBA champion and former Dallas Mavericks center, is headed to Australia. The Illawarra Hawks announced Friday that they’ve signed McGee to a one-year deal ahead of the 2025–26 NBL season. "Adding JaVale McGee to our program is a game-changer," Hawks general manager Mat Campbell said. "His leadership,...

As the Dallas Mavericks evaluate their backcourt depth ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season, guard Jaden Hardy is gaining buzz as a potential trade candidate. Hardy, 23, was listed by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley as one of five under-25 NBA players who could benefit from a change of scenery. While...

Months after the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is coming to the defense of Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, whose role in the deal has made him one of the most scrutinized figures in Dallas sports history....

The Dallas Mavericks will tip off their 2025 preseason with a high-profile matchup against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Oct. 6, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, the team announced Tuesday. The Mavericks will play four exhibition games in total, highlighted by two home contests and...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić may have changed his body, but according to Kendrick Perkins, the real transformation started in his mindset, and it just might lead to being the 2026 NBA MVP. Just months after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers, Dončić reshaped his frame...

The Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers midway through last season remains one of the most stunning moves in recent NBA history. In the aftermath of the trade—and amid mounting questions about his future—Dončić committed to a dramatic lifestyle change. Training in Croatia with...

VJ Edgecombe doesn’t carry himself like your typical 19-year-old rookie. Maybe that’s because before hearing his name called on draft night, the Philadelphia 76ers’ No. 3 overall pick got a dose of perspective from one of the NBA’s most respected veterans. In the days before the 2025 NBA Draft, four-time...

The 2025 NBA Draft class may have delivered its next great rivalry—but according to VJ Edgecombe, there’s no bad blood involved. Edgecombe, selected third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' No. 1 pick, have been the subject of intense media attention dating back to their...