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Reports: Mavericks acquire Sergio De Larrea in four-team Draft night trade
Update More details have emerged in respect of what Dallas gave up to acquire Sergio De Larrea. The previously mentioned second round draft picks that Dallas is sending out are in 2030 (via Philadelphia) and 2032, accordingly to Mark Followill. This means Dallas remains in play for round two of the 2026 NBA Draft being […]
Morez Johnson Jr. Player Profile: What does the Michigan Man bring to Dallas?
Well, Morez Johnson Jr. is a Dallas Maverick. The 6’9”, 250-pound forward absolutely blew up at the NBA Combine, and that rise seemingly could not be stopped as the first round of the draft unfolded. Mavericks’ President Masai Ujiri has a history of taking large forwards in his past, and Morez certainly fits the bill. […]
The Mavericks picked Michigan Man Morez Johnson Jr. at #9 — and the reactions are pouring in
The Dallas Mavericks made the first surprise move of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, selecting 6’9″ Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Brayden Burries was still on the board and went next at No. 10 to the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Mavericks had a huge roster need at guard. The […]
With the 9th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks select Morez Johnson Jr.
The Dallas Mavericks have selected Morez Johnson Jr., a 6’9″, 250-pound wing from Michigan, with the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Johnson was born in Riverdale, Ill., and is a physically imposing, high-motor guy with big-time two-way potential. After entering the lottery with the eighth-best odds, Dallas ultimately fell one spot and […]
How do you feel about the Dusty May hiring?
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NBA Mock Draft Round Up: Nobody knows what the Mavericks are going to do
Happy draft day! Your Dallas Mavericks are just hours away from finding themselves on the clock, and, well, nobody really knows what they’re going to do! It’s going to be an interesting night for the organization. With that in mind, one last time for the 2026 NBA Draft, lets round ‘em up! The Athletic 9. […]
NBA Draft Day Dallas Mavericks discussion
Today’s going to be a fun, weird day. We’ll have plenty of content, but I wanted to give you all a place to have all the draft day conversations. So here we are. There’s bound to be a ton of rumors and chatter, so please, comment and share away. Use The Feed for anything huge […]
3 things to know before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft
The day that many Dallas Mavericks fans have waited for has finally arrived. The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will take place Tuesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the Mavs will presumably get the chance to continue building around Cooper Flagg. This is the last draft pick the Mavericks will […]
Wings vs Storm Recap: Bueckers, Fudd push Dallas past Seattle, 112-110, in overtime nail-biter
The Dallas Wings (11-6) delivered another thrilling finish on Monday with a 112-110 overtime win over the Seattle Storm (3-15) at Climate Pledge Arena. For the second straight game, the Wings kept it entertaining as Dallas pulled another improbable win out of their hat with Paige Bueckers leading the magic show. She came up with […]
Trade Talk: A three team deal with the Lakers and Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks are now just hours away from Tuesday night’s Draft, where they currently hold the #9 and #30 picks. This three-team swap adds some complexity to the conversation, so let’s get right to it! Prior Trade Talks: Once again joining me for this potential transaction are MMB’s Jack Nowicki and Bryan Porter. The […]
Dallas Mavericks fans are worried about the NBA Draft
Last week’s survey centered around the upcoming NBA Draft, which takes place over two days this week, Tuesday and Wednesday. Dallas picks 9th in the draft, a maddening position considering how bad the team was this year. The first question was a simple yes/no question about your concern level about the availability of players in […]
The optics of the Dusty May hire
The Dallas Mavericks have officially hired Dusty May out of the college ranks to guide the team and young star Cooper Flagg into the future. Merely two-and-half months after leading Michigan to the National Championship, May departs Ann Arbor to continue his meteoric rise through the basketball world. Tyler Edsel has a must-read piece that […]
There should be a cautious optimism around Dusty May as he transitons to the NBA
The Mavericks are hiring Dusty May from Michigan University to be their next head coach. He is the first coach since John Beilein in 2019 to make the leap, who resigned in February of 2020 after winning just 14 of his 54 games. Beilein, much like May, coached at Michigan and had a winning percentage […]
Dusty May hiring reactions
The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May! It’s a busy week around these parts but I asked the staff to react! Matt: Yes. The move feels ahead of the curve, not painfully behind it. It will be great to have an X’s and O’s man on the Mavericks’ sideline. May is certainly not “watching, just like […]
Report: Dallas Mavericks hiring Dusty May as the franchise’s next head coach
Just a day before the commencement of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks have finally hired a coach, and it is a stunner. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Shams Charania and Adam Schefter, the Mavericks have poached Dusty May from the National Champion Michigan Wolverines. This has been a precipitous rise for the 49-year-old […]
A surprising fall lands Mavericks a new lead guard in the final Mavs Moneyball mock draft
The Dallas Mavericks are going to be in a fascinating spot during round one of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. Intel from the sourcing has been light, with very little to nothing coming from inside the building in Dallas. Because of that, for Mavericks fans the draft should be exciting. This is our […]
Wings vs. Storm Preview: What will Paige Bueckers and Dallas do next in Seattle?
What will Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings (10-6) do next? Dallas squares off with the Seattle Storm (3-14) on Monday at Climate Pledge Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. The Storm are riding an ugly 10-game losing streak coming into Monday’s game, while the Wings scored a last-second win in one of the […]
Wings vs. Sky Recap: Dallas makes huge comeback for thrilling 93-92 win over Chicago
ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings (10-6) toppled the Chicago Sky (4-11) 93-92 at College Park Center on Saturday, capping off an incredible 17-point fourth-quarter comeback with a legendary four-point play from Paige Beuckers and two free throws from backup center Li Yueru in the game’s final seconds. It was sheer pandemonium in Downtown Arlington […]
NBA Draft Big Board: Darryn Peterson tops the board, while very little separates the guards
The NBA Draft is now on our doorstep. The research has been done, the film has been watched, and now it is time to put together a board. This is my personal stack of players I would give a guaranteed NBA contract to, therefore it does not extend nearly as long as the number of […]
3 things to watch as the Wings try to get right against Chicago
The Dallas Wings (9-6) will face the Chicago Sky (4-10) at College Park Center in Arlington at 7pm Friday. The game will be the Wings’ most recent attempt to finally start a new winning streak; they’ve zigzagged a pair of home wins with three road losses over their last five games after stringing together four […]
What Can Brown Do For You? Mikel Brown Jr. and a home run for the Mavericks at 9
It’s a new dawn and a new day for the Dallas Mavericks as they skip towards the 2026 NBA Draft after trudging through the 2025-2026 NBA regular season. New President of Basketball Operations, Masai Ujiri, and his newly hired General Manager, Mike Schmitz, look to right the wrongs of past front office mistakes that loomed […]
Paige Bueckers has another level to reach
The Dallas Wings got off to a great start in Wednesday’s 91-80 loss at the Golden State Valkyries. An efficient first quarter saw them jump out to a nine-point lead, and it looked like Dallas was poised for a strong road performance against a great team. Paige Bueckers only had two points on one shot […]
Trade Talk: Making a deal with the in-state rival Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks could use all the draft help they can get next week, and should be looking for picks in any trades they entertain. We previously looked at trade scenarios with the Sacramento Kings for Malik Monk, the Philadelphia 76ers for former MVP Joel Embiid and the Oklahoma City Thunder for Isaiah Joe. Today […]
Dealing with the devil: should Dallas trade down in the Draft with Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is exactly where Dallas wants to be. The Thunder have a clear star, in reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They have the perfect types of talent around him to accentuate his strengths and have created a juggernaut. But all that talent comes at a cost, and the Thunder will have to make some […]
Are you concerned with the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA Draft?
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