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Klay Thompson buyout shouldn't be the Mavericks' last move of the offseason
The Dallas Mavericks bought out Klay Thompson last week, but that shouldn't be their last move of the summer. They should consider waiving John Poulakidas or Jett Howard to sign a point guard.
Kyrie Irving’s off nights hit Mavericks with a challenge they’re too familiar with
The Dallas Mavericks' guard depth behind Kyrie Irving is thin, as they didn't put enough depth behind him. This is a problem they'll be dealing with for the second season in a row.
Brandon Williams finally gets the opportunity he should've gotten all along
Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams finally got the opportunity he deserved, as he signed a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors.
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford trade decision won't be as easy as it seems
The Dallas Mavericks will need to make a decision about whether to trade or keep Daniel Gafford, but this isn't an easy decision. The Mavs quietly need the depth that Gafford provides behind Dereck Lively II.
Mavericks fans' biggest Kyrie Irving concern was wiped away by Michael Porter Jr.
Dallas Mavericks fans are concerned about Kyrie Irving will look when he returns from the ACL tear that has kept him off the court for over a year, but Michael Porter Jr. played with him recently and said he looked great.
Cooper Flagg's next offensive leap may be hiding in plain sight
Cooper Flagg's rookie season for the Dallas Mavericks was impressive, but his pick-and-roll game has room to grow, potentially unlocking another offensive leap.
Kyrie Irving's biggest difference from Cooper Flagg may spark a Mavericks trade
Kyrie Irving's age gap with Cooper Flagg could force the Dallas Mavericks to trade him next season.
Heat must give Klay Thompson what the Mavericks barely did
Now that Klay Thompson is on the Miami Heat, they need to give him what the Dallas Mavericks barely did during his time with the team: a prioritized role on offense.
Heat are about to learn the Klay Thompson lesson Mavericks learned right away
The Miami Heat are about to learn that Klay Thompson can get hot from 3-point range in a hurry. This is a lesson that the Dallas Mavericks learned in his debut with the team in 2024.
Heat can grant Klay Thompson's biggest wish that the Mavericks couldn't
The Miami Heat signed Klay Thompson on Sunday, and they can grant him the biggest wish from his time with the Dallas Mavericks: having the chance to compete for a championship.
Mavericks should keep a close eye on Luka Doncic's situation with the Lakers
After a recent report by ESPN's Tim MacMahon, it's clear the Dallas Mavericks should be among the many teams monitoring Luka Doncic's situation with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mavericks' ill-fated Klay Thompson buyout has a hidden blessing
While the Dallas Mavericks ultimately failed to recoup any value for Klay Thompson, not bringing in Nikola Jovic from the Miami Heat in a Thompson deal is ultimately a win.
Klay Thompson's buyout may have saved another Mavericks veteran from a trade
The Dallas Mavericks moving on from Klay Thompson may have saved Daniel Gafford from getting traded before the start of next season.
Klay Thompson's departure rips the door wide open for Mavericks rookie to shine
With Klay Thompson off the Dallas Mavericks' roster, Tarik Biberovic now has a better chance to play meaningful minutes.
Mavericks' Klay Thompson buyout opens up a new avenue for a future trade
Klay Thompson's buyout gave the Dallas Mavericks more financial flexibility, potentially opening a new avenue for a future trade.
Fresh Klay Thompson report makes his Mavericks tenure look even worse
Klay Thompson didn't want to play with Anthony Davis in 2024, and this was one of the reasons he didn't want to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Less than a year later, he was forced to play with Davis on the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks' Klay Thompson move exposes a problem they still haven't fully solved
The Dallas Mavericks waived Klay Thompson, but losing their best shooter creates another problem for a team still searching for reliable shooting.
Mavericks' overlooked rookie can help fix one of their biggest weaknesses right away
One of the Dallas Mavericks' biggest weaknesses last season was 3-point shooting, and Tarik Biberovic is going to help them get back on track in this area.
Marcus Sasser's specialty is poised to give Mavericks' guard rotation a missing weapon
The Dallas Mavericks didn't have a reliable floor-stretching guard last season, and now they have two through Kyrie Irving and Marcus Sasser.
Mavericks have a clear trade to make after buying out Klay Thompson
The Dallas Mavericks should think about trading Daniel Gafford for a point guard after buying out Klay Thompson.
Mavericks fail to capitalize on Klay Thompson's value as Heat signing looms
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately negotiated a buyout with Klay Thompson so he could sign with the Miami Heat, despite there reportedly being trade interest.
ESPN's Morez Johnson Jr. predictions hint that the Mavericks struck gold
Morez Johnson Jr. was voted to make a big impact on winning for the Dallas Mavericks this season by ESPN. Their poll results show that Dallas made a great decision by drafting him.
Mavericks have a clear answer to their roster crunch (it's not trading Klay Thompson)
The Dallas Mavericks should trade Daniel Gafford to address their roster crunch rather than Klay Thompson.
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford trade rumors get much riskier after Santi Aldama update
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is no stranger to trade rumors, but Santi Aldama's recovery from knee surgery makes trading Gafford riskier.
Mavericks' shot creation problem has a slept-on answer that fans will love
Marcus Sasser may not be the most popular name for the Dallas Mavericks, but he has a chance to help fix their shot creation problem next season.