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Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II updates fans on foot surgery recovery

Nobody could blame Dereck Lively II if he felt uneasy right now. The 2023 lottery pick has played only 119 games (including playoffs) through the first three years of his NBA career and just saw a new regime take shape on the Dallas Mavericks. Nico Harrison and Jason Kidd handpicked the young center to be […] The post Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II updates fans on foot surgery recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James’ Friend Credits Luka Doncic for Making Trades Like LaMelo Ball Possible

For decades, NBA teams treated young franchise superstars as untouchable. That perception changed the moment the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025. Sixteen months later, LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster move to Minnesota has reignited the debate over whether any franchise player is truly off limits anymore. One longtime NBA […] The post LeBron James’ Friend Credits Luka Doncic for Making Trades Like LaMelo Ball Possible appeared first on EssentiallySport...

Mavericks’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Morez Johnson Jr.

Two years ago, the Dallas Mavericks were on the precipice of the championship after advancing to the NBA Finals. But due to a series of inexplicable decisions, plus the ACL injury of Kyrie Irving, the momentum from their impressive run swiftly dissipated, leaving the Mavericks in disarray. But if there is a positive to all […] The post Mavericks’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Morez Johnson Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade impacted Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Bucks trade request

Watching the Dallas Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers after the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals in 2024 had a significant impact on former Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. And after a disappointing 2025-26 season, where the Bucks failed to reach the playoffs, the writing was on the wall for Antetokounmpo. However, […] The post How Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade impacted Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Bucks trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA rumors: Could Lakers trade with Mavericks to reunite Luka Doncic with ex-teammate?

The Los Angeles Lakers continue searching for a long-term answer at center after several potential targets came off the board, and one NBA insider believes a trade with the Dallas Mavericks could provide a solution while reuniting Luka Doncic with a familiar teammate. The Lakers have already seen multiple frontcourt options disappear this offseason. Isaiah […] The post NBA rumors: Could Lakers trade with Mavericks to reunite Luka Doncic with ex-teammate? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA Draft Grades: Mavs receive mixed reviews on Morez Johnson Jr.

With the 2026 NBA Draft officially in the books, it’s time to round up the grades and see how the collective media thinks your Dallas Mavericks did. The Mavericks draft can best be described as perhaps, polarizing? Morez Johnson Jr., for how good he is, was not ninth on most boards (13th on the consensus […]

The Draft went according to plan for the Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks carried the #9 pick, the #30 pick and the #48 pick into the 2026 NBA Draft. They came out with Morez Johnson, Sergio De Larrea (after moving from #30 to #25) and Tobi Lawal, respectively. For good measure, they bought pick #56 and acquired Vsevolod Ishchenko as well. Many were surprised Dallas […]

Los Angeles Lakers Trade Second-Round Pick To Dallas Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers made another trade with the Dallas Mavericks, but it’s not as big as their previous one back in February 2025.After the Lakers bought their way into the second round of the 2026 NBA draft, they traded the No. 56 pick to the Mavericks.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers traded Vsevolod […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Trade Second-Round Pick To Dallas Mavericks appeared first on HEAVY .

Mavericks acquire Vsevolod Ishchenko

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko with the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after trading with the Los Angeles Lakers, who obtained the selection from the Chicago Bulls. The Mavericks sent cash considerations to Los Angeles to complete the move, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The transaction came after […] The post Mavericks acquire Vsevolod Ishchenko appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers land Vanderbilt UDFA forward on two-way NBA contract

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2026 NBA Draft with only one pick at No. 25 in the first round. But they managed to grab a second round pick at No. 56, but when they were unable to move up and their reported target gone, they traded the pick to the Dallas Mavericks. But […] The post Lakers land Vanderbilt UDFA forward on two-way NBA contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .