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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Mavericks finally eye the Dirk Nowitzki reunion fans have been waiting for

In an appearance on the DLLS Mavs Podcast, Dirk Nowitzki hinted at a reunion with the Dallas Mavericks in the future.

Megan Thee Stallion breaks silence over Klay Thompson split: 'You will not disrespect me'

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson broke up in April.

P.J. Washington's starting spot with the Mavericks isn't as safe as it once was

The Dallas Mavericks added multiple players this summer who could end up starting over P.J. Washington. Both Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson Jr. have a case to start at power forward.

Dallas Mavericks announce theme nights, including Harry Potter, Space Jam and Star Wars

The Mavs announced their promotional and theme night schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring collaborations and fan favorites Los Mavs and Lunar New Year nights.

Answer to Mavericks' backup point guard problem may already be on the roster

The Dallas Mavericks' backup point guard spot is one of the biggest holes on the roster, but Naji Marshall could quietly provide them relief in this area.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Santi Aldama's shooting will immediately be put to the test on the Mavericks

Santi Aldama brings much-needed shooting to the Dallas Mavericks, but his 3-point consistency will be crucial to his fit.

Mavericks’ stance on P.J. Washington may be clearer after Dusty May's quote

P.J. Washington has been in trade rumors for the Dallas Mavericks, but Dusty May's recent quote proves Dallas doesn't plan on trading Washington yet.

Mavericks' 'interesting' Daniel Gafford trade dilemma has an obvious answer

The Dallas Mavericks are in a dilemma when it comes to keeping or trading Daniel Gafford, but they should keep him ahead of next season.

Lakers predicted to trade for Clippers' $48M elite 3-and-D wing to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are in major need of a power forward. A Lakers insider brought to life someone they should put all of their chips in a bag for in a potential trade.

Lakers predicted to sign $15M explosive former first-round pick to revive career around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make some moves to the roster before the season officially begins. A move for a former first-rounder just looking for a chance could be made.

Sergio De Larrea may already be the answer to the Mavericks’ backcourt hole

Sergio De Larrea, who showed promise during the NBA Summer League, could be the Dallas Mavericks' solution to their backup point guard problem if he improves his shooting.

Morez Johnson Jr.’s path to a big role in Dallas is far easier thanks to Dusty May

It's hard to envision a big role for Morez Johnson Jr. given the Dallas Mavericks' crowded frontcourt, but Dusty May's love for the young man gives him a path to that role.

Zaccharie Risacher's Most Improved Player case is hiding in plain sight

Zaccharie Risacher's Most Improved case may be hiding in plain sight, and a trade to the Dallas Mavericks could allow him to finally break out.

Moneyball Mailbag: September 8th Edition, waiting on the season

Welcome to the first official installment of Moneyball Mailbag! Here we will be answering reader questions pertaining to all things Dallas Mavericks, gathered from far and wide (namely, our Feed,...

Monday, September 7, 2026
Mavericks have an ideal trade solution to the Lakers' frontcourt hole

The Los Angeles Lakers need more center depth to be competitive in the Western Conference, and the Dallas Mavericks would be an ideal trade partner. Dallas has a surplus of center depth, and they...

Mavericks' next Derrick Jones Jr. may already be on the roster

The Dallas Mavericks' next Derrick Jones Jr. may already be on the roster: Tobi Lawal. Lawal's dunking, defense, energy, and upside as a shooter should help him grow into a similar player.

Lakers urged to trade for $88M elite lob threat with Finals experience to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers have some big spots to fill at this point in the offseason. A Lakers insider believes they need to make this move now.

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Luka Doncic's leadership for the Los Angeles Lakers gets a spotlight from Collin Sexton

Luka Doncic has become a superb leader for the Lakers over the summer.

Lakers predicted to sign $83M elite rim runner with major connection to Luka Doncic, JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers need a big man in a major way. In this they get one of Luka Doncic's favorite centers to play alongside.

Exclusive: Monta Ellis returns home with a clear vision for Alcorn State basketball

Former Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis is now the general manager of Alcorn State men's basketball, and he returns home to Mississippi with a clear goal: building a winning culture at Alcorn State.

Friday, September 4, 2026
Mavs Moneyball readers have been Dallas Mavericks fans for a long time

Since we’re in the part of the offseason where there’s not really anything Dallas Mavericks to talk about (I wish I had the juice to cover FIBA, but I do not), I thought I’d poll our commenting...

Morez Johnson Jr. must make an offensive leap to fit with the Mavericks

Morez Johnson Jr. faces an immediate shooting challenge as he looks to fit alongside Cooper Flagg and Dereck Lively II on the Dallas Mavericks.

Daniel Gafford's rollercoaster year sets him up for a Mavericks bounce-back

After injuries and the lack of a true point guard set him back last season, Daniel Gafford is poised to have a stellar season for the Dallas Mavericks.

Lakers could make one final move in NBA offseason to pair with Luka Doncic

Can the Lakers make one last move?

Southwest Notes: Olynyk, Spurs, Nowitzki, Kyrie, Rockets

Free agent big man Kelly Olynyk has spent time in San Antonio and has worked out with his former Spurs teammates this offseason, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (video link). Noting that...

The Euro Mavs, part III: The American perspective. NBA coaches on European player development

The Dallas Mavericks now have five Europeans on their roster, and the NBA is getting increasingly more international and influenced by the European style of play.  After primarily focusing on the...

Tobi Lawal's shooting concerns won't stop him from making an impact for the Mavericks

Despite not being a great 3-point shooter yet, Dallas Mavericks rookie Tobi Lawal has the potential to develop into a rotation piece.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Andrew Wiggins is ecstatic about his reunion with fellow champion Klay Thompson

Andrew Wiggins is pleased to reunite with a teammate he won a championship with back in 2022.

Dirk Nowitzki validates Cooper Flagg's potential with bold prediction for next season

In a recent episode of the "DLLS Mavs" podcast, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki gave his go-ahead when asked if he thinks Cooper Flagg can make the All-Star game this season.

Mavericks shouldn't rush into a Kyrie Irving or Daniel Gafford trade decision

The Dallas Mavericks need to wait on making any big Kyrie Irving or Daniel Gafford trade until the trade deadline in order to maximize the players' value while not leaving any holes in the roster...

Mavericks need Cooper Flagg to rediscover the skill that made him a monster at Duke

The Dallas Mavericks need Cooper Flagg to rediscover his 3-point shooting next season, as he struggled in this area last season. He was an excellent shooter at Duke, but his numbers decreased for...

Lakers predicted to trade Jaden Hardy for Clippers $48M elite 3-and-D wing to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of a power forward or dominant small forward. In this deal, the Lakers get a huge piece of the puzzle from their crosstown rival.

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is clear about his priorities (and not with the Mavs)

The Dallas Mavericks legend seems pretty OK with his No. 1 job for now and doesn't feel like joining the Mavericks full-time.

Heat Notes: Backcourt, Vincent, Johnson, Hardaway

The Heat, who still have room to carry a 15th man into the regular season without exceeding their hard cap, have “some internal interest” in adding a veteran guard to provide more depth in their...

Mavericks' blockbuster Luka Doncic-Lakers trade named worst of last five years

An NBA writer didn't mince his words on the Dallas Mavericks' wild 2025 trade involving a six-time All-Star point guard.

Mavericks dodged a Kawhi Leonard headache after NBA's harsh punishment

The Dallas Mavericks made the right decision not to trade for Kawhi Leonard, as he will be surrounded by drama for the rest of his career due to the LA Clippers violating the salary cap...

Lakers reportedly have path to sign $15M athletic former first-rounder to join Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga. Now, it has been reported the team has a chance to sign a former first-rounder looking to revive his career.

FIBA Women’s World Cup Rundown: Wings, Team USA, and how to watch

Group play in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup starts on Friday in Berlin, Germany. The tournament runs through Sept. 13, with the WNBA season resuming on the 17th. The World Cup lets...

Dereck Lively gives ‘gone fishing’ a new meaning

The Dallas Mavericks have been without the services of Dereck Lively since very early last season, but that hasn’t stopped him from making his presence known. Lively has made his fair share of...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Clippers' hefty Kawhi Leonard punishment is fantastic news for the Mavericks

The NBA just took five first-round picks away from the LA Clippers upon their investigation into how they violated the salary cap circumvention rules with Kawhi Leonard, meaning that the Dallas...

Mavericks' Dwight Powell decision opens door to Luka Doncic reunion on the Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks' decision to not re-sign Dwight Powell in free agency gives the Los Angeles Lakers the chance to reunite him with Luka Doncic.

Warriors predicted to trade Brandin Podziemski for $88M rim runner in Kyrie Irving-centered deal

The Golden State Warriors are trying to better build around Steph Curry for the end of his career. In this three team mega deal, the Warriors get some great pieces in exchange for Brandin...

P.J. Washington's impact will benefit from Kyrie Irving’s return to the Mavericks

Kyrie Irving's return from an ACL tear for the Dallas Mavericks will help P.J. Washington's on-court impact. He will no longer be forced into a bigger offensive role than he is accustomed to.

Lakers legend gives warning about life without LeBron James as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves take over

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James for the first time in almost a decade. Lakers five-time NBA champion just pulled a not so warming fact for LA post LeBron era.

Bleacher Report's Morez Johnson Jr. prediction is a harsh reality check for Mavericks

Bleacher Report doesn't believe that Morez Johnson Jr. will have a significant role as a rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, raising the question of whether the Mavs made the right choice to draft him.

Lakers-Mavs? Pacers-Knicks?! Ranking the top 10 NBA rivalries to watch next season

A competitive postseason and buzzy offseason have elevated some of the league's feistiest conflicts.

The Euro Mavs Part II: Two things had to happen simultaneously for Europe to be able to compete with the US 

Ahmet Melik Subaşı is the head of marketing, communications and business development for the Turkish club Beşiktaş JK’s Basketball, which just secured a spot in the best European league, the...

Morez Johnson Jr.'s best position for Mavericks isn't what he's listed at

Despite commonly being listed as a power forward, Morez Johnson Jr.'s best long-term position for the Dallas Mavericks is center.

The Moneyball Mailbag is coming soon

Here at Mavs Moneyball, we spend some of the offseason thinking up new ideas for features we can bring to our readers for the upcoming season. Our latest brainchild isn’t necessarily novel, but...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Mavericks' new-look roster should fix last season's weakness that made little sense

The Dallas Mavericks' size didn't translate to offensive rebounds last season. That could change in a big way with their revamped roster.

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