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Friday, May 22, 2026
Mavericks' Jason Kidd may have been fired over front office push

Insider connects coaching move to Jason Kidd's reach into front office territory

This rumored Lakers blockbuster could give Luka Doncic NBA’s next superstar pairing

A rumored Lakers trade proposal sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to LA to pair with Luka Doncic, forcing a choice between the Bucks star and LeBron James.

Mavericks' lottery fate gives them their first chance to fix last No. 9 mistake

The Dallas Mavericks must make up for their 2017 draft failure when they drafted Dennis Smith Jr. with the No. 9 pick. He failed to meet expectations, and Dallas now has a chance to shake off...

Former NBA star hints Mavericks' darkest memory may repeat itself with Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks have a gift in 19-year-old Cooper Flagg, but a former NBA Sixth Man of the Year says that history may repeat itself.

Darius Acuff NBA Draft Profile: How would the Arkansas Razorback fit with the Mavericks?

Darius Acuff Jr. of the Arkansas Razorbacks is perhaps the favorite small-ish point guard on the 2026 NBA Draftboard. Acuff’s offensive case speaks loudly enough to justify high-end lottery...

Lakers are about to learn a Luka Doncic lesson the Mavericks learned years ago

While the Dallas Mavericks ultimately succeeded in building a contender around Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have not been able to do this yet.

Cooper Flagg gets All-Rookie First Team

Cooper Flagg’s season came to an end a month ago, but the Dallas Mavericks young star has had a positive offseason by way of Rookie of the Year honors. On Wednesday, he followed that up by being a...

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Jason Kidd breaks silence following departure from Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks Notes: Kidd, Sweeney, Coaching Search, Barlowe

On Tuesday, the Mavericks announced that the team and head coach Jason Kidd had mutually agreed to part ways. On Thursday morning, Kidd issued a statement thanking the organization with which he...

Wings Preview: at Atlanta Dream

The Dallas Wings (3-2) travel to College Park, GA to play the Atlanta Dream (2-1) at Gateway Center Arena Friday at 6:30pm CST. The Wings enter this game on a two-game win streak, having notched...

Mavericks' new Cooper Flagg vision came a year too late

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri stated that the team is now focused on winning in the future around Cooper Flagg, but they should've adopted this mindset a long time ago.

NBA Conference Finals Discussion

So would it have been smart of me to set this up before the NBA Conference Finals started? Yes. Am I smart? No. But that’s what happens when in addition to my two kids and one dog, my wife opted...

Masai Ujiri seems to want to avoid the Kyrie Irving move Mavericks fans feared

After Jason Kidd's departure from the Dallas Mavericks, fans were fearful Masai Ujiri would try to trade Kyrie Irving, but this isn't the case at the moment.

Sean Sweeney, Steve Nash among betting favorites to be the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks

With the news of the week now officially days old, it’s time for us to examine what the Dallas Mavericks might actually do with the position. While no official interviews have taken place,...

Lakers urged to sign $60M lob threat to replicate Luka Doncic-Dereck Lively connection

The Lakers need a true rim runner like Luka Doncic has had in the past. A big part of it is going to be getting someone like his former teammates Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively.

Judge issues ruling in legal battle between Mavs and Stars, planned trial cancelled

A judge with the Business Court of Texas ruled in favor of the Mavericks on Wednesday, giving the basketball team control of the American Airlines Center.

Former NBA ROY kept exposing Jason Kidd for 10 years

Michael Carter-Williams says he feels vindicated after Jason Kidd was fired by the Dallas Mavericks, claiming he warned people about Kidd for 10 years.

It's looking unlikely that the Mavericks pull off a dream Cooper Flagg Duke reunion

Dallas Mavericks fans would love to see Cooper Flagg reunite with his Duke coach, Jon Scheyer, but they probably need to look elsewhere.

Jason Kidd’s Mavericks tenure may have been more dysfunctional than it appeared

Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks tenure is re-examined amid reports of internal tension, power struggles, and controversy surrounding the Luka Doncic trade.

Masai Ujiri sends clear message regarding Kyrie Irving's future with Mavericks
Kyrie Irving landing spots: Five possible trade destinations if Mavericks move on

If the Mavs and Masai Ujiri do move on from Irving, there are three teams that make immediate sense and two more wild-card destinations

The Dallas Mavericks finally chose the clean slate

After a tumultuous sub-.500 season that disappointed fans, players, and ownership, the Dallas Mavericks parted ways with their head coach. He had four years remaining on his contract. He had...

Dallas Mavericks eye multiple title-winning college coach as Jason Kidd's successor

As the Dallas Mavericks moved on from head coach Jason Kidd, potential candidates to be his successor is on the air.

The Mavericks found balance in a new direction

Before the Dallas Mavericks announced the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri, very little had been reported on the search. Every couple months between the November firing of Nico Harrison and...

Mavericks now have a perfect excuse to take care of Portland's biggest worry

The Dallas Mavericks can kill two birds with one stone with Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter.

The Mavericks are cleaning house again. This time, it feels sustainable

When Donnie Nelson was fired in 2021, and Rick Carlisle stepped down shortly after, no one argued whether or not this was the correct decision. Nelson had failed to put together a functional...

Dallas Stars appeal court ruling giving Mavericks control of AAC

The Dallas Stars filed an appeal Wednesday seeking to overturn a court ruling giving the Dallas Mavericks control of American Airlines Center, a person familiar with the decision told The Dallas...

Names to watch in the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching search

New team president Masai Ujiri announced Jason Kidd is out as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Ujiri hired two coaches during his time in Toronto: Nick Nurse, who won the 2019 NBA Championship,...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wings vs Sky Recap: Jessica Shepard’s triple double leads to 99-89 win in Chicago

Following Monday’s 92-69 win over the Washington Mystics, the Dallas Wings (3-2) won a tightly contested game on the road, 99-89, at the Chicago Sky on Wednesday. “We didn’t want come in after the...

Masai Ujiri Presser: Coaching Search, Flagg, Irving, Finley

The Mavericks‘ recently-hired president, Masai Ujiri, spoke to the press on Wednesday. During the press conference, he laid out his initial priorities and his long-term focus for the team. One of...

Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team

The NBA unveiled its All-Rookie selections Wednesday night, with the Mavs' Cooper Flagg, the Hornets' Kon Knueppel and the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe being unanimous picks for first-team honors.

Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg unanimously named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

The Mavs' rising star wraps up a first pro season like few have ever had in the NBA and makes himself the second youngest to earn all-rookie first team honors.

Flagg headlines 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team; Harper, Edgecombe among honorees
NBA Announces 2025/26 All-Rookie Teams

The NBA has officially revealed its All-Rookie teams for the 2025/26 season (Twitter links). The First Team is made up the top four picks in the 2025 draft, along with the No. 11 overall...

Jason Kidd's sudden Mavericks exit goes back to stunning Luka Doncic revelation

With movements happening around the Dallas Mavericks organization, Kyrie Irving may be in another uniform next season.

Jason Kidd’s abrupt Mavericks departure may stem from a Luka Doncic trade truth

Jason Kidd was surprisingly let go by the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, and this could be because of his part in the Luka Doncic trade.

'We need some hope': Mavericks fans react to Jason Kidd exit, front office overhaul

Mavericks fans are hoping major changes — from a new president and GM to coach Jason Kidd’s exit — can revive a franchise after a painful season.

Mavericks' Jason Kidd move could cause a Kyrie Irving problem fans would hate

With the Dallas Mavericks deciding to part ways with Jason Kidd, this could cause Kyrie Irving to request a trade since he was so close with Kidd.

Takeaways from Masai Ujiri’s Wednesday morning presser

The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with former head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, then announced a press conference for Wednesday morning to discuss the topic with the media. President of Basketball...

Latest Kyrie Irving rumor is a bombshell that could rock the Mavs’ offseason

It's been a while since Kyrie Irving suited up for the Dallas Mavericks, and he may not stay with the organization for much longer.

Who could replace Jason Kidd? Mavericks coaching candidates as Masai Ujiri launches 'open search'

Ujiri said he will consider 'whatever is best for this organization going forward'

Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kid...

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Wednesday the "very tough decision" to fire coach Jason Kidd was his and his alone.

One Luka Doncic question makes Mavericks front office pause before answering

Masai Ujiri fires Jason Kidd, completing a total Mavericks overhaul to build a new era around 2026 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.

Mavericks next coach predictions: Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney the top contender to replace Jason Kidd

Who replaces fired head coach Jason Kidd with the Dallas Mavericks?

What's next for Jason Kidd? Four landing spots for head coach after Mavericks' departure

Kidd doesn't have many options this offseason, but here are the places he may end up.

9-year-old Kyrie Irving rumor suddenly has Timberwolves fans excited again

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are getting excited again after a nine-year-old tweet resurfaced regarding Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving. 

Masai Ujiri sends clear message after Mavericks move on from Jason Kidd

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri reveals a new direction the team will go following the departure of Jason Kidd.

Mavericks should hire this coach Cooper Flagg would love after Jason Kidd's exit

The Dallas Mavericks should hire Duke head coach Jon Scheyer to become their new coach after parting ways with Jason Kidd. This is a move Cooper Flagg would love, as Scheyer coached him at Duke.

And-Ones: Cofie, Awards, Draft Assets, Cuban

After testing the draft waters this spring as an early entrant, USC sophomore Jacob Cofie has decided to withdraw his name and return to the Trojans for his junior year, agent Aman Dhesi tells...

5 best Mavericks coaching candidates to replace Jason Kidd, from Tiago Splitter to Billy Donovan

There's many quality coaching candidates in the NBA, including those with much experience and others looking for a first head coaching job.

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