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Herald Celtics’ Derrick White lands spot on All-Defensive first team Globe Derrick White named to first-career NBA All-Defensive First Team Mavericks’ firing of Jason Kidd part of their vision of building for future Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs after historic slow start for 2-1 series lead CelticsBlog CelticsBlog exit interview: Baylor Scheierman and […]
Herald Celtics’ Derrick White lands spot on All-Defensive first team Globe Derrick White named to first-career NBA All-Defensive First Team Mavericks’ firing of Jason Kidd part of their vision of building for future Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs after historic slow start for 2-1 series lead CelticsBlog CelticsBlog exit interview: Baylor Scheierman and the art of being useful Celtics guard Derrick White earns All-Defensive first-team honors CLNS Media Shou...
The Portland Trail Blazers are one of a handful of NBA franchises currently searching for their next head coach to guide the team through their next era. Given the plethora of vacancies available—the Blazers, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, and Orlando Magic—aspiring coaches have a few options. Candidates will no doubt consider both the pros and […]
Since the firing of Jason Kidd, Mavericks fans have been speculating on who the Mavericks could hire to replace him, and with Masai Ujiri’s track record, it could be someone unexpected. So with this search underway, who are some likely candidates, and are there unexpected names that could surprise the NBA world, all according to […]
Darius Acuff Jr. of the Arkansas Razorbacks is perhaps the favorite small-ish point guard on the 2026 NBA Draftboard. Acuff’s offensive case speaks loudly enough to justify high-end lottery interest, but the questions surrounding his defensive effort and shot profile are real enough to split many evaluators. He was Arkansas’ engine as a freshman, scoring […]
With the news of the week now officially days old, it’s time for us to examine what the Dallas Mavericks might actually do to fill their head coaching position. While no official interviews have taken place, consider this a hot board of sorts. Thanks to some offshore means, we have an idea of some of […]
Before the Dallas Mavericks announced the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri, very little had been reported on the search. Every couple months between the November firing of Nico Harrison and this month’s hiring, there would be a sprinkle of insight into team governor Patrick Dumont’s thinking. The team made it clear that they would […]
When Donnie Nelson was fired in 2021, and Rick Carlisle stepped down shortly after, no one argued whether or not this was the correct decision. Nelson had failed to put together a functional roster, and Carlisle’s relationship with Luka Doncic grew sour. The question revolved around who they hired to replace them. And, as history […]
After the Dallas Mavericks fired coach Jason Kidd, a rumor sparked that new GM Masai Ujiri would make a run at Duke’s Jon Scheyer. From his point of view, it makes sense. Scheyer has shown a striking command of the game, an ability to rapidly adapt to changes in the game, and of course, he […]
No surprise here, the Sixers’ rookie is getting recognized for his stellar inaugural season as a pro. Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe has been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, the league announced on Wednesday night. The other First Team rookies for this season are Cedric Coward (Memphis), Cooper Flagg (Dallas), Dylan Harper (Spurs) […]
The Spurs won’t have a third consecutive Rookie of the Year, as the Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg claimed that honor, but that doesn’t mean Dylan Harper’s excellent play will go unrecognized. The second overall pick of the 2025 draft got a spot in the All-Rookie First Team, the league announced. Harper received 93 first-place votes and […]
Herald Five players Celtics could target in NBA free agency Globe Jaylen Brown seems set on confrontation and challenging convention. It’s the All-Star’s way. Jalen Brunson leads Knicks back from 22 down in fourth quarter to steal Game 1 from Cavaliers in OT Jason Kidd is out as Mavericks coach, two weeks after Dallas hires […]
Herald Five players Celtics could target in NBA free agency Globe Jaylen Brown seems set on confrontation and challenging convention. It’s the All-Star’s way. Jalen Brunson leads Knicks back from 22 down in fourth quarter to steal Game 1 from Cavaliers in OT Jason Kidd is out as Mavericks coach, two weeks after Dallas hires new team president Masai Ujiri CelticsBlog Three possible paths for Brad Stevens and the Celtics this offseason Jaylen Brown drops the mic—The Week in Green Celti...
The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with former head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, then announced a press conference for Wednesday morning to discuss the topic with the media. President of Basketball Operations, Masai Ujiri, was on hand to do just that. He also revealed much more about the future of the Mavericks. Here are some […]
Yesterday, I was playing tennis with my son when Shams announced that Dallas had fired head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons. My thoughts immediately turned to those rumors from last summer. Remember how the Knicks brass, needing to fill their own coaching vacancy, allegedly tried to finagle access to Kidd? In the end, they […]
The Dallas Mavericks made a major shake-up on Tuesday night, agreeing to part ways with now former head coach Jason Kidd. That move truly closes the book on everything even tangentially related to the Luka Doncic trade and gives Cooper Flagg a truly fresh start after only his rookie year. Further, the move demonstrates that […]
The Dallas Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd have mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons, the organization announced on Tuesday. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported the decision came as Kidd still had four years and over $40 million left on his contract with the Mavericks. Over five seasons in Dallas, Kidd guided the franchise […]
The Dallas Mavericks announced on Tuesday evening that the organization and coach Jason Kidd have “mutually agreed to part ways”. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Kidd had four years and well over $40 million left on his contract after being extended twice in both 2024 and 2025. Kidd and former general manager Nico Harrison came […]
As we move through our player recaps for the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 NBA season, next up is reserve wing Matisse Thybulle. When Thybulle hit restricted free agency three seasons ago, the Dallas Mavericks offered him a Mid-Level Exception contract to the tune of 3 years and $33.5 million. He signed the offer sheet, which […]
When talking about the 2026 NBA draft, everyone knows about the top 4. But there is a player who will almost certainly be available when the Mavericks pick at 9 who matches all of the top 4 statistically, so why isn’t he viewed with the likes of AJ Dybansta and Cam Boozer? Well, he’ll be […]
Bringing a bad team to contention typically takes time. It took the Mavericks four years to return to prominence after drafting Luka Doncic. Cooper Flagg’s timeline is setting up to be similar. A lot has happened in the past year. After the Mavericks punted and traded Anthony Davis, the flagship piece in the Doncic trade […]
The Dallas Mavericks will be on the clock with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. For a team that already has Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg leading the way, the Mavericks aren’t exactly looking for the next superstar for the franchise. Instead, they are looking for players that can complement the […]
The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft this year, but they need more than another flashy rookie to get their team back on track. Something the Mavs didn’t have much of during the 2025-26 season was good health. Those fortunes will need to reverse themselves in order for Dallas […]
Williams earned his spot in Dallas after battling his way professionally, starting his career with 24 games with the Portland Trailblazers way back in the 2021-22 season. Following a short stint with the Mavericks in the 2023-24 season for 17 games, and as a two-way player for the 2024-25 season, Brandon Williams signed a contract […]
The 2026 NBA draft has been hyped up for its depth of exciting guard talent, with 5 or 6 guards projected to go in the top 10. This of course has excited Mavericks fans, as there is no other team with a more desperate need at guard. But due to multiple meaningless late season wins, […]