Category: Dallas Mavericks

Dusty May Set to Become Mavericks Head Coach, Leaving Michigan

Brandon King

Just months after leading Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball to a national championship, Dusty May is reportedly making the jump to the NBA. According to reports from Adam Schefter , Shams Charania and Pete Thamel of ESPN, May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ending a highly successful two-year run in Ann Arbor. The opportunity to coach reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg reportedly played a major role in May’s decision.   May transformed Michigan into a powerhouse almost immediately after…

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D’Angelo Russell Opts Into $6 Million Player Option, But Buyout Rumors Persist

Brandon King

D’Angelo Russell has made his decision. The veteran guard has exercised his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, keeping him under contract with the Washington Wizards. While the move guarantees Russell another year of NBA salary, it may not guarantee his future in Washington. Russell’s tenure with the Wizards has been anything but conventional. Acquired by Washington in February as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the nation’s capital, Russell never reported to the team following the deal. The Wizards and Russell reportedly explored…

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Klay Thompson Open to Warriors Reunion if Mavericks Explore Trade Market

Brandon King

A stunning possibility could be brewing ahead of the NBA offseason. According to multiple league reports, Klay Thompson would be open to returning to the Golden State Warriors should the Dallas Mavericks decide to explore trade options involving the veteran sharpshooter. The prospect of a reunion was first highlighted in an ESPN feature from Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon, with additional league insiders suggesting that Golden State is viewed as Thompson’s preferred destination—and potentially the only team he would seriously consider if moved. Thompson’s departure from Golden State last summer…

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Kyrie Irving’s Return to the Court Offers Encouraging Signs

Brandon King

For the first time in what feels like an eternity for Dallas Mavericks fans, Kyrie Irving was back on the basketball court. Irving made an appearance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp this week, participating in drills and on-court action as he continues his recovery from the torn ACL that sidelined him for the entire 2025-26 season. While it wasn’t an NBA game, it was something Mavericks fans had been waiting to see: Kyrie moving comfortably, handling the ball with confidence, and looking increasingly like the player Dallas hopes to…

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Mavericks to shut Cooper Flagg down for the remainder of summer league

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks have decided they have seen enough from Cooper Flagg, opting to park the former Duke forward for the rest of the summer league.  The number 1 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft struggled in his summer league debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting just 5-21from the floor for 10 points. Flagg bounced back in a big way in the Mavericks’ next summer league contest with 31 points against the San Antonio Spurs and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper.  “I think it’s a new environment, new setting,”…

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Anthony Davis Undergoes Eye Procedure Ahead of New NBA Season

Brandon King

Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina, according to Shams Charania.  He adds that Davis suffered the injury during the season, as he was struck in the face multiple times over the course of the season. AD is expected to be ready to go when training camp begins in the fall.  Davis was traded from the Lakers to the Mavericks in the Luka Dončić trade that shocked the basketball world. He suffered an abductor stain in his Mavericks debut that limited him to just nine games post-trade.…

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Mavericks Expected to Deny Knicks’ Request to Interview Jason Kidd

Brandon King

The unexpected firing of Tom Thibodeau after the their defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals has put the Knicks in the market for a new head coach.  Amongst the names bantered about as a potential replacement was Mavericks coach Jason Kidd. Considering the dust has still not settled for the franchise post-Luka Dončić trade, and Kyrie Irving potentially missing the upcoming season, it is certainly easy to conceive why Kidd would be intrigued by coaching the Knicks. Dallas has slammed the door shut…

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Kyrie Irving suffers season-ending ACL tear

Brandon King

The worst-case scenario when Kyrie Irving was helped off the court have been confirmed Tuesday morning as it was reported by Shams Charania that Irving has torn his ACL and will thus miss the remainder of the season.  Last night in the first quarter of their game against the Sacramento Kings, Kyrie bumped knees with Jonas Valančiūnas. While that can hurt a player, the buckling of his left knee on the subsequent step was the cause for alarm. Irving went down in a heap before being helped up by Anthony…

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Kyrie Irving leaves helped off court after frightening knee injury

Brandon King

With newly acquired star forward Anthony Davis already sidelined with a left abductor strain in his debut game, it was up to Kyrie Irving to hold down the fort until his fellow All-Star could work his way back. To that end, Irving did an admirable job, leading the Mavericks to a 5-3 record in AD’s absence.  But it may be up to others to lead the Mavericks. In the first quarter, Irving bumped knees with Jonas Valančiūnas and Irving’s knee buckled on his next step. However, Irving had to be…

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Klay Thompson is a Maverick, how does he helps Dallas?

Brandon King

The era of the Splash Brothers has come to an end. Klay Thompson intends to join the Dallas Mavericks, reportedly agreeing to a 3-year, $50 million deal, that is a component of a multi-team sign and trade. The deal would send shooting guard Josh Green to the Hornets and Thompson to the Mavericks. Although some outlets have reported as if it’s a done deal, that may not be the case. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports the Warriors have not yet agreed to their end of the three-team deal and…

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