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The Dallas Mavericks are projected to land a lead guard upgrade in the latest 2026 NBA mock draft from Bleacher Report, with Alabama point guard Labaron Philon Jr. slotted to Dallas at No. 8 overall. The projection comes after Bleacher Report canvassed NBA scouts during the December break, a window...

Age has rarely been the most relevant number attached to Cooper Flagg this season, but it changed Sunday all the same. The Dallas Mavericks rookie turned 19 having already navigated physical matchups, defensive game plans, and late-game responsibility in a way few teenagers ever have. What defines Flagg’s opening months...

It has been an interesting year to be a fan of the Dallas Mavericks. In June 2024, the Mavericks made a surprise run to the NBA Finals, ultimately falling to the juggernaut Boston Celtics in five games.  Even still, the future seemed bright, but out of nowhere, superstar Luka Dončić...

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...

Two of the most talked-about young stars in basketball could clash in Las Vegas as Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper face off for the first time in their NBA careers. The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs will meet at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday in the most...

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...

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 stood in front of reporters Wednesday at NBA Draft media day with a calm demeanor that belied the magnitude of the moment. Within 24 hours of speaking, the 18-year-old will be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, officially making the leap from...