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P.J. Washington's stance on Mavericks trade rumors shows where his loyalty really lies
P.J. Washington recently made it clear that he doesn't want the Dallas Mavericks to trade him.
ESPN's Mavericks prediction seriously underrates their offseason overhaul
ESPN thinks that the Dallas Mavericks will win 34 games of fewer next season, and this seriously underrates how much better they've gotten this summer.
Heat's Klay Thompson pursuit might force a Mavericks trade
The Miami Heat really want Klay Thompson, and while they prefer a buyout, their desperation could spark a trade with the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks' unforgiving early schedule comes with a major silver lining
The Dallas Mavericks' brutal early schedule has a major silver lining: they will be tested right away.
Mavericks can unlock Zaccharie Risacher by asking less of him
The Dallas Mavericks can unlock Zaccharie Risacher by taking pressure off the former No. 1 pick and allowing him to develop into a key piece of Dallas' future.
Lakers' Klay Thompson interest makes Mavericks fans' Luka Doncic wound worse
The Los Angeles Lakers want to add Klay Thompson, and this makes the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic and rip him away from Thompson look even worse.
Mavericks' brutal early-season marathon gets a major break at the end
While the beginning of the Dallas Mavericks' schedule is a major challenge, their easy end to the season makes up for it.
Mavericks' most logical Klay Thompson trade target is off the board
The Dallas Mavericks' most logical trade partner for Klay Thompson is the Miami Heat, and Nikola Jovic, a player who would be a logical trade target for Dallas, is not on the trade block.
Mavericks' best hope to trade Klay Thompson remains clear
The Dallas Mavericks are looking to trade Klay Thompson, and their best chance to trade him remains a deal with the Miami Heat.
Klay Thompson's biggest wish is something the Mavericks can no longer give him
Klay Thompson's biggest goal is to compete for a championship, but this isn't something that the Dallas Mavericks can help him with right now.
Mavericks' next rivalry is already heating up after NBA schedule release
The Dallas Mavericks' rivalry with the Houston Rockets is heating up, as they play them four times in a three-week span during the preseason and the beginning of the regular season.
ESPN gives Max Christie a challenge that the Mavericks need him to ace
ESPN believes that Max Christie has to become a better perimeter defender next season, and the Dallas Mavericks need him to improve in this area to be a good fit in the backcourt alongside Kyrie Irving.
Brandon Williams finally gets some deserved interest after breakout Mavericks season
Brandon Williams' breakout season with the Dallas Mavericks hasn't translated to free-agent interest, but the Golden State Warriors may be changing that.
Mavericks' nightmare season gets no break with brutal start to the 2026-27 season
The Dallas Mavericks had a brutal season last season, and things aren't going to get any easier in the 2026-27 season. Dallas has an extremely difficult start to their schedule.
NBA 2K27 ratings spark an intriguing Cooper Flagg conversation for Mavericks fans
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg share the same rating in NBA 2K27, and this raises the conversation that Flagg could emerge as the Dallas Mavericks' best player next season.
Dereck Lively II's next role on the Mavericks may not be one he's keen to
Dereck Lively II would likely love to assume the starting center role for the Dallas Mavericks once he returns from injury, but he may have to back up Daniel Gafford.
Mavericks' neglected need puts Cooper Flagg in a tough spot again
The Dallas Mavericks haven't done much to address their need for more guard depth, and this could force Cooper Flagg to play point guard again next season. This is a role he struggled in as a rookie.
ESPN's big Mavericks question will make or break their playoff hopes
ESPN believes that Kyrie Irving returning to form will make or break the Dallas Mavericks' chances to return to the NBA Playoffs.
Mavericks already have the perfect weapon to help Sergio De Larrea succeed
The Dallas Mavericks' lob finishers will help Sergio De Larrea be successful during his rookie season.
Mavericks' biggest X factor next season isn't who you expect
While fans wouldn't expect an injured Dereck Lively II to play a huge role for the Dallas Mavericks next season, he's undoubtedly the Mavericks' X factor.
Santi Aldama quietly solves Mavericks' longtime hole that has flown under the radar
The Dallas Mavericks have needed a big man who can knock down 3-pointers for a long time, and that's exactly what Santi Aldama brings.
Mavericks' roster crunch reinforces one obvious trade candidate
The Dallas Mavericks' crowded frontcourt and 16-man roster make Daniel Gafford an increasingly obvious trade candidate.
NBA's Christmas Day schedule reveals a harsh truth about the Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks were not scheduled to play on Christmas Day this year, and this further emphasizes the harsh truth that they're not a big draw anymore.
Cooper Flagg has a clear mission after Mavericks' Christmas Day streak ends
The Dallas Mavericks were left off the NBA's Christmas Day schedule for the first time since 2019, and this leaves Cooper Flagg with a mission of becoming the type of superstar the NBA can't afford to leave out on Christmas.
Zaccharie Risacher's No. 1 Mavericks goal should already be clear
Zaccharie Risacher's No. 1 goal with the Dallas Mavericks for next season should be proving that he belongs in the team's young core alongside Cooper Flagg.
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