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Mavericks' path to sign Vsevolod Ishchenko has a complicated roadblock
As much as many Dallas Mavericks fans want to see Vsevolod "Seva" Ischenko on a two-way contract, Dallas can't buy him out from his Russian club for that purpose.
76ers owe Mavericks a thank-you for ending LeBron James-Kyrie Irving reunion hopes
LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, and this move saved the Dallas Mavericks from being weaseled into a situation in which they trade Kyrie Irving to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Mavericks have new reason to regret Anthony Davis trade after LeBron James picks 76ers
LeBron James just signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Dallas Mavericks would've been in an excellent position to sign him if they hadn't traded Anthony Davis last season.
Mavericks are a Kyrie Irving injury away from another disaster
If Kyrie Irving were to get hurt again, the Dallas Mavericks would find themselves in a disaster since they haven't added enough guard depth this offseason.
Kyrie Irving's latest ranking shows why Mavericks' biggest weakness should improve
Kyrie Irving was recently ranked the No. 12 3-point shooter of all time by Bleacher Report, and this ranking proves why Irving should help the Dallas Mavericks' abysmal 3-point shooting from last season get back on track.
Zaccharie Risacher trade suggests Mavericks' new front office remembers his peak
Dallas Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz has been very complimentary of new addition Zaccharie Risacher in his past as an NBA Draft analyst.
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving trade stance remains firm despite LeBron James' rumored wish
LeBron James wants his next team to trade Kyrie Irving, but the Dallas Mavericks have no interest in trading their star point guard.
Mavericks' Zaccharie Risacher move puts Max Christie's starting spot in jeopardy
The Dallas Mavericks traded for Zaccharie Risacher last weekend, and his arrival puts Max Christie's starting spot in jeopardy due to Risacher's upside and versatility.
LeBron James rumor shows Mavericks once had the perfect recruiting pitch to sign him
Kevin O'Connor reported that LeBron James would like his next team to trade for Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis, and this shows that the Dallas Mavericks once had the perfect recruiting pitch for James since they used to roster Davis and Irving.
ESPN just underscored a pressing Mavericks problem they must address soon
The Dallas Mavericks have a glaring backcourt issue, and ESPN highlighted why Kyrie Irving's return is more important than ever.
Lakers wanted to pair Luka Doncic with a player Mavericks fans still can't stand
The Los Angeles Lakers were interested in trading for Lu Dort before he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, and this would've been awkward for Dallas Mavericks fans. Many Mavericks fans still dislike Dort due to some questionable antics from the playoffs.
Mavericks' confidence in Zaccharie Risacher becomes even clearer after new report
The Dallas Mavericks recently made a trade for Zaccharie Risacher, and Zach Lowe recently reported that Dallas wanted Risacher and that he wasn't a throw-in.
Brandon Williams' Mavericks breakout has somehow gone unnoticed in free agency
Brandon Williams had a breakout season with the Dallas Mavericks last season, yet his free agency remains quiet despite proving he belongs in the NBA.
Mavericks' longtime 7-foot-5 project finally gets his NBA chance as Clippers sign him
Jamarion Sharp has spent the last two years developing with the Dallas Mavericks organization, but the LA Clippers signed him to a two-way deal. The Mavericks' chance to develop the young big is gone for the time being.
Bleacher Report just confirmed what Mavericks fans already knew about Naji Marshall
Bleacher Report ranked Naji Marshall among the NBA's most underrated players, confirming what Dallas Mavericks fans have known all along.
Mavericks' Ryan Nembhard trade shows how Dallas really feels about Sergio De Larrea
The Dallas Mavericks' Ryan Nembhard trade shows that Dallas has massive confidence in Sergio De Larrea ahead of his rookie year. The Mavericks were already thin at guard before trading Nembhard, and De Larrea's path to minutes as a rookie is now clearer.
Mavericks' Jett Howard move ignores a problem that doomed them last season
The Dallas Mavericks' Jett Howard signing ignores their need for more guard depth. Dallas' lack of guard depth doomed them during the 2025-26 season.
Jett Howard's arrival shows Mavericks aren't done fixing last year's biggest weakness
The Dallas Mavericks signed Jett Howard to a two-way deal, and his shooting upside should help fix their biggest weakness from last season.
Mavericks' poor perimeter defense has an answer hiding in plain sight
The Dallas Mavericks could get some help on the perimeter defensively if Vsevolod Ishchenko can replicate his Summer League production when the season starts.
Jett Howard signing leaves Mavericks fans hoping for one more move
The Dallas Mavericks signed Jett Howard to a two-way deal, but many Mavericks fans are still hoping that the team can sign Vsevolod Ishchenko.
Mavericks' Jett Howard signing gives them a low-risk swing on forgotten upside
The Dallas Mavericks signed Jett Howard to a two-way contract on Monday night, and this move gives them a low-risk swing on a player who has plenty of upside as a shooter after being a lottery pick just three years ago.
Mavericks' blueprint to make Sergio De Larrea a star should mirror Egor Demin's rise
If the Dallas Mavericks want to turn Sergio De Larrea into a star, they should follow the blueprint the Brooklyn Nets used for Egor Demin. They can play De Larrea off the ball at first rather than throwing him into the fire as a point guard right away.
Mavericks may have new reason to regret Luka Doncic trade if Lakers' bet pays off
The Lakers were thinking about their Luka Doncic trade with the Dallas Mavericks when they made their biggest splash of the 2026 offseason.
Lakers just signed the elite defender the Mavericks tried to pair with Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers just signed Matisse Thybulle, and he now gets to play with Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks tried to pair Doncic and Thybulle in the summer of 2023, but the Portland Trail Blazers matched Dallas' offer for him.
Exclusive: Vsevolod Ishchenko's Mavericks toughness comes from an unexpected source
Dallas Mavericks rookie Vsevolod Ishchenko's toughness originated from an early age, as his father, Igor Ishchenko, was a boxer in Russia.
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