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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really wants his team to retain longtime Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Lu Dort, which could give the Dallas Mavericks the ability to trade for Cason Wallace.
The Dallas Mavericks should pursue Keon Ellis in free agency as a cheap defensive upgrade for their perimeter defense.
When Masai Ujiri was hired he was tasked with a difficult balancing act; build a competent winning team, and set up success in the future. The idea of a full rebuild is sadly impossible due to the lack of draft picks over the next 5 years, and Cooper Flagg’s rapid ascension could mean the desire […]
Needing to address the center position, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be aggressive in finding an ideal big man to put alongside Luka Doncic. Despite frontcourt troubles last season, L.A. secured a 50-win season for the second year in a row, something the franchise hadn’t done since coming off an NBA championship in […] The post Lakers Receive Trade Path to Star Center for Luka Doncic After New Report appeared first on HEAVY .
Mavericks emerge as surprise trade suitor in Joel Embiid sweepstakes.
There have been various reports linking Brayden Burries to the Dallas Mavericks with the ninth pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, as he and his camp are signaling that he'd like to be drafted by the Mavericks.
The Dallas Mavericks are trying to figure out what direction to go in this offseason, especially after the dismissal of head coach Jason Kidd. The decision to move on from Kidd suggests that the Mavericks might be trying to go in a brand new direction, which could lead to a total youth movement that’s led […]
Mark Cuban confirmed Michael Finley was one of the only outstanding voices against the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade when it was originally brought up.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a surplus of draft capital, and the Dallas Mavericks should make a trade with them. Dallas must acquire more draft picks to properly build around Cooper Flagg.
NBA Finals history is littered with teams that believed they had one hand on the trophy before everything changed. The Suns won the first two games in 2021 and never won another. The Mavericks held a 2-0 lead in 2006 before watching the series slip away. Momentum can feel permanent in June right until it […] The post Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Undercut Mike Brown’s 5-Minute Rant on Officiating: “That Ain’t Cost Us the Game” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The NBA Draft is right around the corner and the Dallas Mavericks will have at least two picks later this month. If you’ve read our first installment of Trade Talk, you know what it is we’re doing, but if not, the approach is simple. I curate a few trades from the variety of options we […]
The Dallas Mavericks should not explore trading for Joel Embiid by any means, as he would not be a good long-term fit for a team looking to build around Cooper Flagg.
For more than a decade, Dirk Nowitzki provided the Dallas Mavericks with a high floor when it came to wins and losses. Nowitzki was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks ninth overall and immediately traded to Dallas for Robert “Tractor” Traylor. For the next decade and a half, the Mavericks wouldn’t select higher than 12th in […]
The Trae Young-Anthony Davis Duo in D.C. might be over before it begins. There's a lot of talk this offseason that AD may be on the move without having played a single game for the Washington Wizards. Davis was acquired in a trade deadline deal from the Dallas Mavericks, but the 33-year-old sat out the rest of the year due to injury (I know, you're shocked). He managed to play just 20 games this past season, all told. But with career averages of 24 points per game, 10.7 boards and 2.3 bl...
If this Jaylen Brown trade goes down, the Dallas Mavericks would have a much better chance to select Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr.
OKC Thunder point guard Ajay Mitchell has drawn strong comparisons to superstar Jalen Brunson, and, if he follows the same career path, could become very expensive.
The Dallas Mavericks are officially moving on from the Luka Doncic era after hiring Masai Ujiri as their new team president. Ujiri already parted ways with coach Jason Kidd and will look to build around Cooper Flagg.According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Mavericks could be heading in a new direction, which means some of the […] The post Dallas Mavericks Get Jonathan Kuminga in Bold 2-For-1 Trade Idea appeared first on HEAVY .
There is still a job vacancy on the Dallas Mavericks following the firing of Jason Kidd as coach in May. The Mavericks are in the process of finding a replacement, as they try to get back on track after back-to-back seasons filled with dismay and despair. Dallas finished its campaign with a 26-56 record, its […] The post Mavericks rumors: Marc Stein again floats Jon Scheyer, Dusty May possibility despite long-shot chances appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dereck Lively II's injuries have the Dallas Mavericks stuck in a corner, as it would be unwise to sign him to an extension since they don't know if he can stay healthy. On the other hand, they can't trade him, either, since his value is likely low.
When I first profiled Karim Lopez back in October, I mentioned him as a polarizing international prospect worth keeping an eye on. Now, with rumors circulating that new Mavericks President Masai Ujiri could view Lopez as a prototypical Dallas target, it’s worth revisiting my thoughts on a prospect I have followed for almost three years. […]
The Dallas Mavericks will be earnestly rebuilding their team around Cooper Flagg this offseason. Big changes are already underway following the hiring of Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz (as President and GM, respectively) and the departure of Jason Kidd. With the NBA season officially no more than five games from being over at this point, […]
Currently, the Knicks lead the series 2-0 against the Spurs in the NBA Finals, and Jalen Brunson is the main reason behind the success.However, before the present situation, there was a time in 2022 when one phone call could have kept him in Dallas forever.The Mavericks in 2022 actually had a real chance to keep […] The post Knicks’ NBA Finals Run Revives Mavericks Decision That Keeps Getting Worse appeared first on HEAVY .
The Mavericks are entering an important offseason as they look to build their team around star rookie Cooper Flagg. They have the ninth, 30th, and 48th overall picks in the 2026 draft, along with a new front office headlined by new president Masai Ujiri and first-time general manager Mike Schmitz. NBA draft scout James Barlowe […]
The Dallas Mavericks were predicted to pull off a sign-and-trade with Khris Middleton this summer, and getting value back for the veteran wing would turn the Davis trade into even more of a win.
The New York Knicks are two games away from winning the NBA Finals, and they’ve been on the backs of their star players to help them get to this moment. Jalen Brunson is doing what he’s always done, and that’s show up when it matters the most to deliver. One fanbase that probably hates seeing […] The post Mavericks rumors: Marc Stein sticks Jalen Brunson dagger in deeper with $55 million ‘laughing’ revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints .