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Mavericks dodged a rumored Anthony Davis trade that threatened the Cooper Flagg era

The Dallas Mavericks made their best move by not making a rumored Anthony Davis trade with the Golden State Warriors for Draymond Green, as he has become one of the most overrated players in the NBA.
Marc Lazarre|Feb 22, 2026

Mark Cuban just defended the NBA's most controversial strategy

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban's take on tanking is one that the league's front office will absolutely hate, as he thinks they should embrace it.
Jaren Boslow|Feb 22, 2026

Mavericks must resist this looming Cooper Flagg temptation at all costs

Despite the natural benefit in the tanking department that would come with Cooper Flagg being shut down at some point this season, the Dallas Mavericks should avoid doing this.
Noah Weber|Feb 22, 2026

Even Mark Cuban knows the NBA has a far worse problem than tanking

Despite the tanking controversy, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban thinks tanking isn't the issue in the NBA; it's the fan experience.
Jared A’Latorre|Feb 21, 2026

Mavericks gifted rare chance to steal late-draft gem to ignite Cooper Flagg era

The Dallas Mavericks may have the opportunity to draft JT Toppin with a late second-round pick after he tore his ACL.
Jaren Boslow|Feb 21, 2026

Stephen A. Smith just validated the Mavericks' bold bet on Cooper Flagg

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith just stated exactly why Dallas Mavericks fans should believe in Cooper Flagg as the team's future franchise cornerstone.
Noah Weber|Feb 21, 2026

Kyrie Irving may have already played his last game with Mavs if Zach Lowe is right

Zach Lowe isn't the only one speculating about what will happen between the Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving this summer.
Jordanna Clark|Feb 21, 2026

Epic Klay Thompson-Steph Curry reunion would rescue major NBA downfall

Damian Lillard shared a direct message he sent to Stephen Curry, and we could see Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson compete against Curry in next year's 3-Point Contest.
Marc Lazarre|Feb 20, 2026

Mavericks are quickly realizing why the Magic were fine trading Tyus Jones

The Dallas Mavericks are finding out why the Orlando Magic felt fine dumping Tyus Jones, as he has struggled as a Maverick so far.
Lorenzo Almanza|Feb 20, 2026

Mark Cuban reveals why shutting down Kyrie Irving was the smartest move for Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban believes that shutting down Kyrie Irving for the rest of the 2025-26 season was the right move to protect his health and future.
Noah Weber|Feb 20, 2026

Cooper Flagg's future may hinge on Mavericks avoiding top NBA Draft target

Darryn Peterson appears like the perfect guard to pair with Cooper Flagg for a decade in Dallas. But his strange season at Kansas is raising some red flags.
Quinn Everts|Feb 20, 2026

Reporter ignites scandalous Cooper Flagg conspiracy Mavericks fans hope isn't true

Investigative reporter Pablo Torre recently reported that multiple NBA owners believed that the league rigged the draft lottery in favor of the Dallas Mavericks.
Jaren Boslow|Feb 19, 2026

Mavericks' dream Kyrie Irving successor awaits Cooper Flagg in the NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks may have their draft night answer to replace Kyrie Irving one day and be Cooper Flagg's co-star with Darius Acuff Jr.
Jaren Boslow|Feb 19, 2026

Kyrie Irving shutdown slams Mavericks with brutal blow and surprising relief

The Dallas Mavericks shut down Kyrie Irving for the rest of the 2025-26 season, and while fans want to see him play, they should be relieved that he is still working with the team as he recovers.
Noah Weber|Feb 19, 2026

Mavericks dumped two walking disasters in the Anthony Davis trade

The Dallas Mavericks made the right move by dumping Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, as both players have become extremely overrated.
Jared A’Latorre|Feb 19, 2026

Latest Kyrie Irving bombshell is exactly what Mavericks fans wanted to hear

The Dallas Mavericks announced that Kyrie Irving will be out for the rest of the season, and fans should be pleased with this decision.
Marc Lazarre|Feb 19, 2026

Mavericks may have just mastered the NBA's most controversial strategy

The Dallas Mavericks shutting down Kyrie Irving is exactly what they needed to tank, and they've tanked effectively multiple other times in the past.
Noah Weber|Feb 19, 2026

Nico Harrison's curse won't leave Mavericks even after being fired

The Dallas Mavericks' current front office is under heavy fire by CBS Sports even though Nico Harrison was fired.
Noah Weber|Feb 19, 2026

Mavericks' confirmed Kyrie Irving absence hides a depressing twist for Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving's on-court chemistry may suffer after the Dallas Mavericks recently shut down Irving for the rest of the season.
Jaren Boslow|Feb 18, 2026

Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis trade just keeps getting better years later

The Dallas Mavericks were right to dump Kristaps Porzingis when they did, as he was recently named one of the most overrated players in the NBA.
Lorenzo Almanza|Feb 18, 2026
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