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Max Christie wanting to stay is Mavericks’ top silver lining from Luka Doncic trade

The Mavericks don't have much to hang their hat on regarding the Luka Doncic trade, but Max Christie's future in Dallas is ...
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Mavericks giving Zaccharie Risacher priority is a needed 180 after rough Hawks exit

The end of Zaccharie Risacher's time with the Atlanta Hawks was rough. He went from being a key piece of their core to being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in just two years. Not ideal for a player ...
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Naji Marshall's bold 'next step' will make him even more dangerous for the Mavericks

This is something that Marshall worked hard on last offseason, but he still wasn't able to consistently cash in on open looks. Shooting has become his biggest weakness, but if he can improve and force ...
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Cooper Flagg's growth spurt makes his path to NBA superstardom even easier

Cooper Flagg is already poised to be a young superstar in the near future, and this latest offseason development just ...
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Mavericks are considering a risky Dwight Powell move they can't afford to make

The Dallas Mavericks officially signed Dwight Powell on Friday. The rumors of the Mavericks' longtime big man returning to ...
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Dereck Lively II injury update puts Mavericks' starting center spot in limbo

His injuries have thrown a wrench into a promising start to his young career, and his absence leaves the starting center spot up for grabs. Among the best candidates for this job are Daniel Gafford ...
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Hornets waiving Ryan Nembhard opens door to an unexpected Mavericks reunion

The Charlotte Hornets traded Dorian Finney-Smith for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, and cash considerations earlier today, and according to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Hornets are expected to waive the ...
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ESPN's NBA rankings give Mavericks reason to think twice before trading Kyrie Irving

With less than a month until the NBA season begins, ESPN released its annual "NBA Rank," which orders the association's top 100 players. The Dallas Mavericks boasted two players on the list: Cooper ...
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Kyrie Irving will prove why the Mavericks made the right decision to shut him down

Irving injured his knee in one of the most dreaded seasons in Dallas Mavericks history. The year that they traded Luka Doncic for an injury-prone Anthony Davis got even worse in March 2025 when Irving ...
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Cooper Flagg’s ESPN ranking is impressive, but he's destined for much more

Cooper Flagg lands at No. 23 in ESPN's latest NBA player ranking, but he could blow past those projections with an All-NBA-caliber sophomore season.
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Kyrie Irving will make Dwight Powell's looming Mavericks exit easier to stomach

While losing Powell will be somewhat disappointing, as his leadership has been instrumental for the team over the last 10+ ...
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Exclusive: Monta Ellis reveals why his time with the Mavericks was so special

Monta Ellis quickly became a fan favorite for the Dallas Mavericks after joining the team in 2013, and Mavs fans still cherish the two seasons he spent in Dallas. His clutch shotmaking, three-level ...