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Mavericks fans should embrace the gap year

In just a few months, new Mavericks President Masai Ujiri and his counterpart, general manager Mike Schmitz, have grabbed this franchise by the ends and, in a single offseason, with one mighty heave, shaken off all the baggage clinging to this team like dust on an old rug. What was once one of the most […]

NHL

LeBron James has chosen a team — what it may mean for the Dallas Mavericks

LeBron James has chosen the Philadelphia 76ers as the next team he will play for in his illustrious career. As James has been wont to do over the past two decades, he once again took his time in making a decision before joining up with the newly reloaded 76ers who benefited from the acquisition of […]

NBA

Princess Crowned: Wings guard Azzi Fudd wins WNBA All-Star 3-point Shooting Contest

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd gave the crowd at Wintrust Arena in Chicago that patented, sly little infectious grin she’s become adored for after scorching the nets for 30 of the possible 40 points in the final round of the 2026 WNBA 3-point shooting contest on Friday. Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire came into […]

Cooper Flagg and his family took on Dave Portnoy’s crew on Family Feud

As the dog days of summer roll in, Dallas Mavericks’ star Cooper Flagg and his family gave us a little non-basketball levity. Team Flagg joined host Steve Harvey for a game of Celebrity Family Feud on Thursday night. Flagg was joined by his twin brother Ace, his other brother Hunter, his mother Kelly, father Ralph […]

The Mavericks have quietly ushered in a youth movement

The Dallas Mavericks are on a mission to rebuild around Cooper Flagg and any suspicion about their vision for the future has become apparent – get younger and get more athletic. Beginning with the selection of Morez Johnson, Jr. with the #9 pick in the Draft last month and continuing through to the trade for […]

The Mavericks are restoring something, and it’s worth watching them work

Somewhere on YouTube right now, a craftsman is prying a water-stained dresser out of a pile somebody left by the curb. Half a million people or more will watch him do it. They’ll watch him strip the ruined finish, find the grain underneath, and restore something beautiful that was an hour from the landfill. There’s […]

Wings vs. Fire Recap: Dallas heads into the All-Star Break with 101-97 win at Portland

If you wanted to know the Dallas Wings’ (18-9) posture as the WNBA All-Star Break loomed, you need only look as far as the team’s injury report against the Portland Fire (11-16) before Wednesday’s 101-97 win at Moda Center. They could have given superstar Paige Bueckers one more game of rest and recovery after slamming […]

There’s a method to the Mavericks madness this offseason

One year after selecting Cooper Flagg with the number one overall pick, the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to find a forward that will fit alongside him. Having a strong pair on the wing is important for roster construction in today’s NBA. The Mavs will need to toy with all of the new pieces that […]

Wings vs. Fire Preview: Dallas seeking bounce-back win in Portland

The Dallas Wings (17-9) are back in Portland to take on the Fire (11-15) Wednesday night to conclude their stretch heading into the All-Star break. This matchup follows their Monday night overtime loss against the New York Liberty, in which the Wings deeply missed the presence of star Paige Bueckers. The last time the two […]

What Mavericks are getting in two-way guard Jett Howard

The Dallas Mavericks are taking a shot on a former Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard by signing him to a two-way contract. Howard, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, failed to live up to expectations in his first three seasons with the Magic. In Howard’s defense, he joined the Magic as […]

Which Dallas Mavericks trade is your favorite?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Considering the lack of future draft picks, the Dallas Mavericks have had an ACTIVE off-season. The […]

NBA

Mavericks need consistency from Morez Johnson Jr.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. is leaving the Las Vegas Summer League with a mixed bag of tape to look over until the start of training camp. Johnson started off hot in Las Vegas but eventually cooled down, which isn’t what Mavericks fans want to see. ESPN analyst Ben Golliver listed Johnson as the […]

Wings vs. Liberty Recap: Dallas runs out of gas in overtime, 99-98, against New York

ARLINGTON, TX — Without their resident supernova, the Dallas Wings (17-9) pulled out every trick in their bag against the New York Liberty (14-12), but ran out of gas in overtime and fell 99-98 at College Park Center. Arike Ogunbowale’s runner as time expired in overtime glanced off the rim after she had nailed an off-balance […]

The Mavericks’ trade for Zaccharie Risacher is fine, just fine

If you spent any amount of time on Mavericks Twitter, Reddit, or Discord after the Zaccharie Risacher trade was announced, the reaction was almost universal. “Another forward?” “Do the Mavericks know guards exist?” “What exactly is this roster supposed to be?” Honestly, I understood every bit of it. Mine wasn’t much different. When Shams Charania […]

Why the Zaccharie Risacher trade does not make sense… yet

When Masai Ujiri was hired as the Mavericks GM, he had a reputation for his love of wings, often prioritizing them over everything else, and so far, his actions match his reputation. The latest wing is former #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, who the Mavericks acquired in a 3 team deal with the Atlanta Hawks, […]

Wings vs. Sparks Recap: Dallas outlasts Los Angeles despite late injury to Paige Bueckers, 90-82

ARLINGTON, TX — It’s usually safe to expect fireworks when the Dallas Wings (17-8) square off against the Los Angeles Sparks (10-15), and they erupted late on Sunday once again, despite the Sparks being without Kelsey Plum, the WNBA’s second-leading scorer. In Plum’s absence, the Sparks couldn’t manufacture enough offense to stay with the Wings […]

Sergio De Larrea stood out in NBA Summer League

Earlier in the week, we ran a basic poll question, asking you all which player you most enjoyed watching in the NBA Summer League held out in Las Vegas. One guy cleared the question easily. First round pick Sergio De Larrea ran away with the vote, getting 63% of the vote. And why was obvious […]

Mavericks match Moussa Cisse’s offer sheet from Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks remain the home of Ghanian center Moussa Cisse, an undrafted free agent from the 2025 NBA draft. ESPN insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news. “The Dallas Mavericks have matched the New York Knicks’ two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on restricted free agent Moussa Cisse, Yann Balikouzou and Kevin […]

Paige Bueckers is a national treasure

Something is happening in American culture, and its epicenter, oddly enough, lies in Arlington, Texas. As the WNBA gains more and more popularity and its fanbase continues to grow, more and more people are becoming acquainted with Dallas Wings superstar guard Paige Bueckers. She’s becoming a phenomenon of sorts, and it’s likely no coincidence the […]

Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 97-87 win over the Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks had an early game Thursday, taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Summer League play at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Arena. Dallas grabbed their second win of the summer, 97-87 after pulling away in the third quarter. Here are a few stats to know from what proved to be a fun game. […]