The Dallas Mavericks' chances to lure Luka Doncic back to Dallas just took a serious hit with Sean Sweeney becoming the head coach of the Orlando Magic. Sweeney and Doncic were extremely close, and Sweeney made perfect sense to replace Jason Kidd.
The Dallas Mavericks' coaching search takes a hit as Sean Sweeney joins the Orlando Magic, leaving Dallas to pursue other Jason Kidd replacement options.
The Dallas Mavericks’ trade for Dereck Lively II is looking worse as Cason Wallace thrives for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Lively II battles injuries.
The Dallas Mavericks would have a perfect draft night by making a controversial move by trading back rather than making a selection at No. 9.
With the new NBA Draft Lottery rules, the Dallas Mavericks now have a much better chance to keep the 2027 first-round pick that was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the P.J. Washington trade in 2024.
The Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis trade return looks weaker as 2026 NBA Draft depth shrinks and late first-round pick value declines.