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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...

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...

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving says he has no regrets about the decision that changed the course of his career. While discussing his 2017 trade request from the Cleveland Cavaliers, which sent him to the Boston Celtics, Irving explained that playing alongside LeBron James brought a level of attention...

The Dallas Mavericks dramatically retooled their roster this offseason, headlined by the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade and the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Despite the buzz surrounding their new core, sports betting markets remain unconvinced that these moves will immediately translate into wins. Dallas finished the 2024–25...

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...

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...

NBA fans know Luka Dončić as a walking highlight reel. But according to Kyrie Irving, one of Dončić's most jaw-dropping performances didn’t happen under arena lights; it happened at practice. During a recent Twitch stream, Irving described the moment in disbelief: “I witnessed him give somebody 24 points in three...

Kevin Durant may have been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Dallas Mavericks if Kyrie Irving hadn't torn his left ACL in March, according to NBA insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson. Durant and Irving are close friends. They were teammates on the Brooklyn Nets. "In just talking to people...

Kyrie Irving wants to set the record straight: there’s no bad blood between him and Kevin Durant. The Dallas Mavericks guard addressed recent comments made by Durant on the Mind the Game podcast, where the Houston Rockets forward reflected on their Brooklyn Nets stint and suggested not everyone was fully...