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This trade package would disappoint Dallas Mavericks fans.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:35:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3601,h_2025,x_3735,y_1139/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt504nger9h253s4z5.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Austin McGee"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks&#39; path to defensive upgrade fades thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-path-to-defensive-upgrade-fades-thanks-to-shai-gilgeous-alexander?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt4mk341r7</guid><description>Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is going to make it known that he&#39;d like for OKC to keep Lu Dort with a team option hanging in the balance, lowering the Dallas Mavericks&#39; chance to sign him.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:04:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1204,h_677,x_961,y_295/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt4mz2fpj3xygvec8s.jpg" caption="Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks draft rumor hints at star guard forcing his way to Dallas</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-draft-rumor-hints-at-star-guard-forcing-his-way-to-dallas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt2j4sf7a1</guid><description>CBS Sports&#39; Adam Finkelstein reported that former Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries could be forcing his way to the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:21:55 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3573,h_2009,x_2887,y_227/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt2tf3mb1tsxxfk5vr.jpg" caption="Brayden Burries | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Maverick reveals exactly how Mavericks should build around Cooper Flagg</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/former-maverick-reveals-exactly-how-mavericks-should-build-around-cooper-flagg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Will Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt2h4fg67t</guid><description>Tim Legler recently took to the &#34;DLLS Mavs podcast&#34; to discuss the exact blueprint Dallas should use to build around Cooper Flagg, that being adding more shooting and versatile wings around him, and it makes perfect sense.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1425,h_801,x_1125,y_75/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt2hbqbsqxtqra5vsm.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Will Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks should capitalize on Thunder&#39;s looming roster crunch</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-should-capitalize-on-thunder-looming-roster-crunch?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Austin McGee</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt227kcfns</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks should target Cason Wallace as the Oklahoma City Thunder face a roster crunch, with Oklahoma City’s cap pressure opening potential trade opportunities.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1098,h_617,x_1081,y_186/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt22ge9k9gwdzv4aw9.jpg" caption="Cason Wallace | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Austin McGee"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NBA Draft rumor gives Mavericks a shot at selecting dream point guard of the future</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/nba-draft-rumor-gives-mavericks-shot-at-selecting-dream-point-guard-of-future?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Will Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kszvvsjafw</guid><description>If Nate Ament goes to the Brooklyn Nets at No. 6 in the 2026 NBA Draft, like a recent rumor from ESPN indicated could happen, the Dallas Mavericks will likely be able to select their point guard of the future, such as Mikel Brown Jr. or Kingston Flemings.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2386,h_1342,x_1873,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt2h5kefgj86zwcxtp.jpg" caption="Kingston Flemings | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Will Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks eye trade to steal Kyrie Irving&#39;s future replacement in draft</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-eye-trade-to-steal-kyrie-irving-future-replacement-in-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt29m34g10</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks are thinking about trading up to draft Arkansas&#39; Darius Acuff Jr. He would be the perfect player to learn behind Kyrie Irving before replacing him one day.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:44:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5256,h_2956,x_983,y_283/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt2a0ah8rreybtg806.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks legend sparks hope of dream Luka Doncic return with bold prediction</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-legend-sparks-hope-of-dream-luka-doncic-return-with-bold-prediction?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt23075jw8</guid><description>Dallas Mavericks legend Derek Harper believes that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will retire as a Maverick.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:41:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6120,h_3442,x_825,y_362/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kt239hz0s36cyefnc7.jpg" caption="Luka Doncic | William Liang-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cason Wallace&#39;s breakout forces Thunder into a corner the Mavericks should love</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/cason-wallace-breakout-forces-thunder-into-corner-mavericks-should-love?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt1wxz56tj</guid><description>Cason Wallace played incredibly for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, and his rise could force the Thunder to think about declining Lu Dort&#39;s team option. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kyrie Irving&#39;s injury update gives Mavericks a clear reason not to trade him</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/kyrie-irving-injury-update-gives-mavericks-clear-reason-not-to-trade-him?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Will Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kszt7nart1</guid><description>With Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving approaching 100 percent as he recovers from a torn ACL, there&#39;s no reason for the Dallas Mavericks to try to trade him this summer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 22:47:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4925,h_2770,x_1360,y_206/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kszt9zv9rrem97me8m.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Will Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wembanyama&#39;s rise is ripping Mavericks&#39; potential 7-foot-3 draft target away from them</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/victor-wembanyama-rise-is-ripping-mavericks-potential-7-foot-3-draft-target-away-from-them?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lorenzo Almanza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksy5t19y47</guid><description>Teams are trying to figure out how to slow down San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, and due to this, Aday Mara&#39;s draft stock is rising. 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Sweeney and Doncic were extremely close, and Sweeney made perfect sense to replace Jason Kidd.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:36:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1839,h_1034,x_1525,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01kstrv9d92ch86n8vrh.jpg" caption="Luka Doncic | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks’ best Jason Kidd replacement option suddenly off the table</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-best-jason-kidd-replacement-option-suddenly-off-table?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Austin McGee</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstgr9n4dj</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks&#39; coaching search takes a hit as Sean Sweeney joins the Orlando Magic, leaving Dallas to pursue other Jason Kidd replacement options.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:31:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2675,h_1504,x_2414,y_402/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01kstgtrhhyr4z763ny9.jpg" caption="Sean Sweeney | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Austin McGee"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks&#39; once-popular Dereck Lively II trade is turning into a loss for Dallas</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-once-popular-dereck-lively-ii-trade-turning-into-loss-for-dallas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Austin McGee</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstbezmcxf</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks’ trade for Dereck Lively II is looking worse as Cason Wallace thrives for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Lively II battles injuries.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3605,h_2027,x_2722,y_233/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01kstbpfwvrekgjae7mh.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Dereck Lively II | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Austin McGee"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks&#39; dream draft night would involve a controversial trade</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-dream-draft-night-would-involve-controversial-trade?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Will Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksrs1vjx4v</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks would have a perfect draft night by making a controversial move by trading back rather than making a selection at No. 9.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4459,h_2508,x_1157,y_465/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01ksrsywn9qx06rz9zfz.jpg" caption="Masai Ujiri | John E. 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He is an incredible person, and the Mavs are looking to bring in high-character guys around Cooper Flagg.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4574,h_2572,x_417,y_52/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01ksnbze9eckvd3g8fqh.jpg" caption="Kingston Flemings | BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sam Allred"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks&#39; pivotal summer of change opens the door for a future Giannis trade</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-pivotal-summer-of-change-opens-door-for-future-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksn4v7cn4g</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks bringing in Masai Ujiri to be president gives them a chance to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo one day. Antetokounmpo has had an interest in joining the Mavericks for some time, and this could lead to an eventual trade.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3672,h_2065,x_916,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01ksn506vpnnz55wfh1k.jpg" caption="Giannis Antetokounmpo | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Why the Mavericks are more likely to trade Klay Thompson than bet on a revival</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/why-mavericks-are-more-likely-to-trade-klay-thompson-than-bet-on-revival?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksgh1frrrk</guid><description>It makes much more sense for the Dallas Mavericks to trade Klay Thompson this summer rather than hoping he has a bounce-back season. Dallas is rebuilding, and Thompson no longer fits their timeline.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:03:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2571,h_1446,x_1451,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01ksjxe6x4yj7af288h0.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Masai Ujiri&#39;s ambitious Mavericks vision puts Kyrie Irving&#39;s future at risk</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/masai-ujiri-ambitious-mavericks-vision-puts-kyrie-irving-future-at-risk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sam Allred</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksjya7rw4d</guid><description>Kyrie Irving&#39;s days in Dallas could be numbered after Masai Ujiri declared that he is focused on the long-term future of the Dallas Mavericks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2393,h_1346,x_759,y_102/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01ksjydaf1rfeb9epnx8.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sam Allred"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks land perfect draft outcome in Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-land-perfect-draft-outcome-in-bleacher-report-latest-mock-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Austin McGee</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksjvzekakv</guid><description>Kingston Flemings emerges as a potential perfect fit for the Dallas Mavericks in Bleacher Report’s latest NBA mock draft at No. 9.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2432,h_1368,x_794,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/83/01ksjx4kaz9t428wyvev.jpg" caption="Masai Ujiri | John E. 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Washington problem</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/nba-draft-offers-mavericks-the-perfect-way-out-of-their-pj-washington-problem?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lorenzo Almanza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksbz0dnj00</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks clearly need to figure out a solution to their P.J. Washington issue, as his recent string of injuries and decline on offense is dangerous. Michigan&#39;s Yaxel Lendeborg would be a great solution in the draft.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1097,h_617,x_298,y_240/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01ksddz0zy63627279s1.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, P.J. Washington | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lorenzo Almanza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks should be able to steal &#39;best perimeter defender in the country&#39; in draft</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-should-be-able-to-steal-best-perimeter-defender-in-country-in-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksaq7shd8f</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks have a good chance to have a shot at drafting Houston&#39;s Emanuel Sharp in the 2026 NBA Draft. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Austin McGee"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jason Kidd’s abrupt Mavericks departure may stem from a Luka Doncic trade truth</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/jason-kidd-abrupt-mavericks-departure-may-stem-from-luka-doncic-trade-truth?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Will Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks3fa8aqq9</guid><description>Jason Kidd was surprisingly let go by the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, and this could be because of his part in the Luka Doncic trade.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1431,h_804,x_593,y_559/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01ks3fdmj6v9z82twr9q.jpg" caption="Apr 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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This is a move Cooper Flagg would love, as Scheyer coached him at Duke.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:10:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4905,h_2759,x_1253,y_341/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01ks2yaxdswqbvqanhm9.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks had to move on from Jason Kidd  to have a shot at bringing Luka Doncic home</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-had-to-move-on-from-jason-kidd-to-have-shot-at-bringing-luka-doncic-home?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lorenzo Almanza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks1cmkkqg0</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with Jason Kidd, and this could give them a chance to bring back Luka Doncic one day.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4638,h_2608,x_358,y_390/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01ks1ner0hjm36ya95hg.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd | Mark J. 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