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Cooper Flagg knows the expectations. He knows the spotlight doesn’t dim after being selected No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. But in his first media session following Day 1 of Dallas Mavericks Summer League practice, the 18-year-old sounded calm, grounded, and ready. “I’m excited,” Flagg said. “I’ve been in...

Kyrie Irving has made it clear that he’s in no rush. But the internet, predictably, didn’t listen. An old comment by the Dallas Mavericks guard during a casual livestream recently resurfaced and set off alarm bells among the basketball world, triggering a wave of speculation that the nine-time NBA All-Star...

The Dallas Mavericks are hiring veteran shooting coach Mike Penberthy to join Jason Kidd’s staff, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Penberthy, a former NBA champion both as a player and assistant, most recently worked with the Denver Nuggets as a shooting coach and pro scout. Known for his technical precision and...

Jared Dudley is joining the Denver Nuggets' coaching staff in a lead assistant role, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Dudley had served as one of the top assistants on Jason Kidd’s staff in Dallas and was pursued by multiple teams this offseason. The move marks another notable bench change for the...

The Dallas Mavericks are seriously pursuing veteran shooting coach and former NBA champion Mike Penberthy for a role on Jason Kidd’s staff, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Penberthy, most recently a shooting coach and pro scout with the Denver Nuggets, has emerged as a strong candidate as Dallas retools its coaching...

The Denver Nuggets have hired former Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea as an assistant coach and have formally requested permission to interview Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Barea, 41, joins head coach David Adelman’s staff following a decorated 14-year NBA career that included two stints with the...

The Dallas Mavericks are addressing their backcourt needs ahead of the 2025–26 season. D’Angelo Russell has agreed to a two-year deal worth nearly $11.7 million, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. The contract includes a final-year player option. Russell, 29, will take on a key role to open the season with Kyrie...

The smile was real, but the moment was bigger than that. As Cooper Flagg sat beside Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd, the reality of his new life settled in. No longer the rising prospect from Maine or the phenom at Duke, Flagg is now the...

As the Dallas Mavericks usher in a new era with No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, questions about the team’s leadership off the court remain in the spotlight. Jason Kidd’s future as head coach has drawn increased attention recently, with the New York Knicks pursuing him and contract extension talks with...

Cooper Flagg had waited for this moment for years, but when his name was finally called as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it still didn’t feel real. “I don't think it's set in yet. It feels surreal,” Flagg said moments after walking across the stage...