Dallas Mavericks Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:44:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Mark Cuban Says Mavs Won’t Trade Anthony Davis Because ‘We Want To Try To Win’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mark-cuban-says-mavs-wont-trade-anthony-davis-because-we-want-to-try-to-win/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:44:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365407 Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban recently told The Athletic’s Joe Vardon that the franchise would not try to trade Anthony Davis this season, despite what ESPN’s Tim MacMahon’s sources said about Davis. “We won’t. We want to try to win,” Cuban said Wednesday in an email when asked if he and Mavericks governor Patrick […]

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]]> Anthony Davis Trade Rumors: Mavericks Listening To Offers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/anthony-davis-trade-rumors-mavericks-listening-to-offers/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:49:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365370 The Dallas Mavericks will reportedly explore the trade market for big man Anthony Davis prior to this season’s deadline, team sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on Wednesday. Mavericks Expected To Trade Anthony Davis Davis, 32, has been linked to multiple teams since the Mavericks parted ways with president of basketball operations and general manager Nico […]

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]]> Daniel Gafford Widely Regarded As ‘The Most Tradeable Maverick’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/daniel-gafford-widely-regarded-as-the-most-tradeable-maverick/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:59:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365265 Veteran big man Daniel Gafford may soon be playing for a new team, as the Dallas Mavericks could make the 27-year-old available for a potential trade amid a 4-10 start to the season. Mavericks Not Listening To Trade Offers For Daniel Gafford Despite a turbulent start to the season, the Mavericks are reportedly not listening […]

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]]> Mavericks, Anthony Davis Mulling Trade After Nico Harrison Firing https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-anthony-davis-mulling-trade-after-nico-harrison-firing/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:34:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365104 The Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis are considering whether to pursue an in-season trade after team governor Patrick Dumont fired president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. “It’s believed the Mavericks will work with Davis’ camp over the next two-plus months as they decide whether to pursue an in-season trade,” NBA […]

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]]> Luka Doncic Declines To Address Mavs Firing Nico Harrison, Focused On Lakers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/luka-doncic-declines-to-address-mavs-firing-nico-harrison-focused-on-lakers/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:18:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365106 Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was asked to comment on Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont’s decision to fire president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Nico Harrison Traded Luka Doncic To Lakers According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Harrison first approached Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka […]

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]]> Mavericks Reportedly Not Interested In Trading Daniel Gafford https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-reportedly-not-interested-in-trading-daniel-gafford/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:49:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364949 The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly not listening to trade offers for veteran center Daniel Gafford, who signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension in the offseason, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Mavericks Want To Keep Daniel Gafford Amid Frontcourt Injuries According to Stein, the Mavericks have been reluctant to consider trading Gafford due to the […]

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]]> Jason Kidd Hopes Mavericks Have Kyrie Irving Back In December https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jason-kidd-hopes-dallas-mavericks-kyrie-irving-back-in-december-nba/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:35:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364649 Jason Kidd is hopeful that Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving can return from his torn ACL as early as December. The initial hope was it would be in January or closer to the All-Star Break. Irving suffered the injury March 3 and underwent surgery March 26. Even a timeline of around Christmas would be […]

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]]> Mavs’ Brandon Williams Apologizes For Marijuana Arrest https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavs-brandon-williams-apologizes-for-marijuana-arrest/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:56:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364539 Dallas Mavericks reserve guard Brandon Williams apologized Wednesday for being a distraction after he was arrested Saturday on a charge of marijuana possession. “I wanted to apologize, first and foremost,” Williams said. “Obviously, it’s an ongoing situation. I can’t really go further into detail about it, but I just want to apologize for being a […]

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]]> Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Exits Pacers Game With ‘Lower Leg Soreness’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-anthony-davis-exits-pacers-game-with-lower-leg-soreness/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:08:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364511 Dallas Mavericks star center Anthony Davis exited Wednesday’s 107-105 home win over the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter after what the team described as “left lower leg soreness.” Mavericks Pulled Anthony Davis, Citing Left Lower Leg Soreness The Mavericks ruled out Davis at halftime with Indiana leading 55-52. According to ESPN’s Tim McMenamin, Davis […]

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]]> Mavericks Fans Resume ‘Fire Nico’ Chants After 0-2 Start https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-fans-resume-fire-nico-chants-after-0-2-start/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:53:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364310 Dallas Mavericks fans still aren’t moving past management’s decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and that observation was made clear during the final minute of Friday night’s 117-107 home loss to the Washington Wizards. Mavericks Fans Calling For GM Nico Harrison’s Job Mavs fans continue to call for the […]

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]]> Mavericks Exercise 2026-27 Team Option on Dereck Lively II https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-exercise-2026-27-team-option-on-dereck-lively-ii/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:33:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364081 The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie-scale contract, the team announced Monday in a press release. The move locks in Lively’s $7.23 million salary for the 2026-27 season, putting him on track to become eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. Dereck Lively II Entering Third Season With Mavericks […]

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]]> Mavericks Release Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Dennis Smith Jr. https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-release-dalano-banton-jeremiah-robinson-earl-dennis-smith-jr/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:52:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364019 The Dallas Mavericks have requested waivers on Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Dennis Smith Jr., the team announced Friday. All three NBA veterans were on non-guaranteed contracts for training camp. Per Spotrac, Banton’s deal contained both Exhibit 9 and Exhibit 10 language, meaning he’s now eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he […]

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]]> Mavericks Sign Jason Kidd To Multiyear Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-sign-jason-kidd-to-multiyear-contract-extension/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:10:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363836 The Dallas Mavericks have signed head coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear contract extension, the team confirmed. Kidd is entering his fifth season with the team having first signed in June 2021. He helped lead the Mavs to the NBA Finals in 2024 and was said to be heavily pursued by the New York Knicks […]

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]]> Mark Cuban Feels Knicks Received Light Punishment In Brunson Tampering https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mark-cuban-feels-knicks-received-light-punishment-in-brunson-tampering/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:45:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363829 Mark Cuban believes that the New York Knicks’ degree of tampering in signing Jalen Brunson away from the Dallas Mavericks should have warranted more punishment than the 2025 second-round pick they were docked. Speaking on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, Cuban was asked specifically about how the Brunson deal played out. “I don’t know,” Cuban […]

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]]> Mavericks Sign Dalano Banton, Request Waivers On Matthew Cleveland https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-sign-dalano-banton-request-waivers-on-matthew-cleveland/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:21:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363587 The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed free agent guard Dalano Banton to a training camp contract while requesting waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland, the team announced Tuesday. Dalano Banton Entering Fifth NBA Season NBA insider Marc Stein noted in a post on X: “Dalano Banton had no shortage of overseas interest but held out for an […]

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]]> Anthony Davis Returned to 5-on-5 Practice After Eye Surgery https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/anthony-davis-returned-to-5-on-5-practice-after-eye-surgery/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:52:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362876 Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis returned to the practice floor late last week for 5-on-5 play, NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Saturday. “It’s believed to be Davis’ first game-speed action since it emerged in July that he needed eye surgery to mend a detached retina,” Stein posted on X. Anthony […]

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]]> NFL Exec Calls Micah Parsons Deal ‘Luka Trade 2.0’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nfl-exec-calls-micah-parsons-deal-luka-trade-2-0/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:35:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362052 Another Dallas sports team has traded a star player who was just entering his prime, and this time it took place in the NFL involving Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. Cowboys Traded Micah Parsons To Packers After an offseason of contract disputes, the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, where he reportedly signed […]

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]]> Mavericks Waive-And-Stretch Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Re-Sign Dante Exum https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-waive-and-stretch-olivier-maxence-prosper-to-re-sign-dante-exum/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:08:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361969 The Dallas Mavericks have decided to waive-and-stretch former 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to create a roster spot for Dante Exum and save salary cap space under the second apron. Mavericks To Carry Dead Cap Hit For Olivier-Maxence Prosper By using the waive-and-stretch provision, Prosper’s remaining salary for the upcoming season was spread out over […]

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]]> Kyrie Irving Gives Positive Update On ACL Injury Recovery https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kyrie-irving-gives-positive-update-on-acl-injury-recovery/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:36:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361894 Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving is slowly recovering from the torn left ACL he suffered last season. Irving had surgery on March 26 to repair the torn ligament he sustained during a game against the Sacramento Kings on March 3. The 33-year-old is hoping to return by January. Kyrie Irving Reports Good News […]

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]]> Mavericks Shopping Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Sign Dante Exum https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-shopping-olivier-maxence-prosper-to-sign-dante-exum/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:03:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361884 The Dallas Mavericks reportedly are looking to re-sign veteran guard Dante Exum, but they need to create some cap space in order to offer the former first-rounder a new deal. Mavericks Acquired Olivier-Maxence Prosper In 2023 NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported Wednesday that the Mavs have “ramped up their efforts to create […]

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]]> Cooper Flagg Graces SLAM Magazine Cover For Second Time https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cooper-flagg-graces-slam-magazine-cover-for-second-time/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:15:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361874 Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft, has landed on the cover of another edition of SLAM Magazine. Cooper Flagg First Appeared On SLAM Magazine Cover In 2023 For the second time, the 6-foot-9 forward is appearing on the cover of the renowned sports magazine, holding […]

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]]> Mark Cuban Regrets Not Opening Bidding War During Mavericks’ Sale https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mark-cuban-regrets-not-opening-bidding-war-during-mavericks-sale/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:28:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361845 Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban doesn’t regret his decision to sell a large portion of his stake in the team but wishes he’d have opened up the bidding process. “I don’t regret selling the team, I regret how I did it,” Cuban said during an appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast. “Would I […]

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]]> Mavericks Likely To Extend P.J. Washington Amid NBA Rumors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-likely-to-extend-pj-washington-amid-nba-rumors/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:40:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361748 The Dallas Mavericks are expected to offer a contract extension to P.J. Washington this summer, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Washington becomes eligible to sign a four-year, $89.2 million extension on Friday. “League sources tell The Stein Line that an extension for Washington is likely. While he is no longer an automatic starter in […]

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]]> Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Meets With Aaron Rodgers In Steelers Training Camp https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-nico-harrison-meets-with-aaron-rodgers-in-steelers-training-camp/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:28:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361420 Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was spotted at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp with quarterback Aaron Rodgers among others. Harrison returned to Pennsylvania a year after he and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd ventured up north to exchange ideas with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Visited Steelers Training Camp To Talk Hoops […]

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]]> 2025-26 NBA Season Begins Oct. 21; LeBron James Vs. Kevin Durant On Christmas https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/2025-26-nba-season-begins-october-21-lebron-james-vs-kevin-durant-christmas-day/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:44:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361264 The 2025-26 NBA season will commence on Oct. 21, beginning with the Houston Rockets traveling to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Yes, folks, that means Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut will be in Oklahoma City watching the championship banner go up. Kudos to the NBA schedulers on that […]

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