The Smoking Cuban
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Tyler Smith's new two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks is a golden opportunity for him to prove that he belongs in the NBA long-term. Dallas desperately needed his defense and shooting.
Marc Lazarre|
Olivier-Maxence Prosper has found his new home after signing a two-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Dallas Mavericks' decision to cut him looks even worse.
Jared A’Latorre|
DeAndre Ayton has been reluctant to embrace a lower-usage role with the Los Angeles Lakers, something that could unlock the best version of Luka Doncic. Dallas Mavericks fans know how well Doncic plays with centers who embrace their role.
Austin McGee|
The Dallas Mavericks converted Ryan Nembhard's two-way contract to a standard deal, but they still have tons of work to do before they have a strong backcourt.
Noah Weber|
The Los Angeles Lakers have failed to build around Luka Doncic, unlike the Dallas Mavericks, who reached the NBA Finals a year before trading him.
Austin McGee|
With the Dallas Mavericks owning the Oklahoma City Thunder's first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, they're in a great spot to draft Isaiah Evans to reunite him with Cooper Flagg. Evans and Flagg played together at Duke.
Noah Weber|
Despite the Dallas Mavericks' tanking efforts, there are several teams across the league that are tanking harder and smarter than them. They won't be able to move up in the lottery standings as much as fans hope.
Noah Weber|
With the Dallas Mavericks not buying out Khris Middleton, this could force them to consider trading Klay Thompson this summer due to his undeniable struggles.
Noah Weber|
The Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Anthony Davis is aging well for them, as Khris Middleton and Marvin Bagley III are both playing well. On the other hand, Anthony Davis hasn't even played a game for the Washington Wizards.
Lorenzo Almanza|
Ever since being traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards, Jaden Hardy has been balling out.
Jack Simone|
The Dallas Mavericks have added two perimeter-oriented forwards via two-way contracts in Tyler Smith and John Poulakidas, showing that they have finally learned how to build around Cooper Flagg by surrounding him with shooting.
Austin McGee|
The Dallas Mavericks signed John Poulakidas to a two-way deal over the weekend, and he has the chance to help Dallas' 3-point shooting get back on track.
Noah Weber|
The Dallas Mavericks are one of the few lottery teams to already possess a franchise-building block in Cooper Flagg, which lessens the need to nail the 2026 NBA Draft.
Austin McGee|
With Kansas Jayhawks star freshman Darryn Peterson's draft stock sliding, the Dallas Mavericks will have better odds to pair him with Cooper Flagg through the 2026 NBA Draft.
Noah Weber|
The NBA was robbed of a budding rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder when Luka Doncic was traded.
Marc Lazarre|
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg returning from injury this week would help keep him alive in the race for Rookie of the Year against Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel.
Jared A’Latorre|
There isn't much downside to the Dallas Mavericks keeping Khris Middleton through the end of the season. In fact, Middleton could be a great bench piece for next year, as well.
Quinn Everts|
The Denver Nuggets signed former Dallas Mavericks point guard Tyus Jones to a rest-of-season contract, and Mavericks fans know how much he has struggled this season.
Austin McGee|
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's Duke teammate and current Charlotte Hornets wing, Kon Knueppel, has overtaken Flagg as the favorite to win Rookie of the Year amid Flagg's injury-related absence.
Austin McGee|
NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Cooper Flagg will return from his foot injury for the Dallas Mavericks soon.
Noah Weber|
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