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Monday, May 18, 2026
Mavericks fans would regret the Masai Ujiri hire if he makes this monumental mistake

There needs to be a strategic draft plan to build around Cooper Flagg, and new Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri cannot draft the same way he did in Toronto.

Dailyn Swain is ready to impact your team yesterday

After falling to the ninth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks now enter a very different section of the board than they were hoping for a few months ago. The top-end “future...

Cam Boozer is a consensus top 4 pick, but his destination is still uncertain.

The amount of talent in this 2026 draft has been compared to some of the best draft classes the NBA has ever seen, drawing comparisons to the 1996 and 2003 drafts. The 1996 draft showcased names...

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Mavericks' new GM's old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prediction should make fans confident

The Dallas Mavericks' new GM, Mike Schmitz, will install confidence in fans given he raved about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander far before he was popular in the NBA.

The Wings face a young offense on Monday against the Mystics

Following the 90-86 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday, Dallas coach Jose Fernandez sent a message to the Wings with his postgame press conference. The game on Monday against the Washington...

Lakers predicted to cut ties with forward in trade Luka Doncic wouldn't like

The Los Angeles Lakers were recently urged to move on from an offensively challenged forward this summer.

NBA Combine handed Mavericks a golden trade-back scenario they can't ignore

After Cameron Carr's incredible performance at the NBA Combine, the Dallas Mavericks should consider trading back to draft him.

Lakers going all-in to re-sign Luka Doncic's $3M favorite teammate after LeBron James, Austin Reaves

The Lakers are looking to have a big offseason with the amount of cap space they have. It seems that they know the first three names they are going to target.

Lakers could re-sign $11 million ex-Celtics defensive star recruited by Luka Doncic, per report

The Los Angeles Lakers may retain a fan-favorite guard this summer.

Roundtable: This week’s draft crush

With the Draft Lottery and the Combine all happening last week, the question I posed this time was simple: who is your current draft crush? We may ask this one may times over the next few weeks....

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won 2026 NBA MVP award over Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama and Luka Doncic

It was a tight race for the NBA's 2026 MVP award, but it was Gilgeous-Alexander who became a back-to-back winner.

The rebuild: 4 things every contender has and when Dallas could get there

Bringing a bad team to contention typically takes time. It took the Mavericks four years to return to prominence after drafting Luka Doncic. Cooper Flagg’s timeline is setting up to be similar. A...

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Draft Notes: Dybantsa, Ejiofor, Momcilovic, Updated Mock

Among the ways AJ Dybantsa stands out from the rest of his draft class is his openness about wanting to be the No. 1 pick, writes Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. Todd notes that Dybantsa’s bravado...

Lakers linked to $60 million ex-Mavericks star, NBA champion

The Los Angeles Lakers have an intriguing frontcourt trade target to consider moving forward.

Cooper Flagg's old teammate would fix the Mavericks' biggest weakness in the draft

Cooper Flagg's teammate from Duke, Isaiah Evans, would help the Dallas Mavericks fix their 3-point shooting if they pick him in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Did the Mavericks dodge a bullet in the infamous Luka Doncic trade?

Did the Mavericks quietly avoid disaster in the Luka Doncic trade? Cooper Flagg and Luka’s injuries may reshape the debate.

Mavericks' uncovered trade rumor could create a tough offseason decision

Naji Marshall trade rumors grow after the Philadelphia 76ers' reported interest, and the Dallas Mavericks will have to decide if they want to keep him or move on.

An up-and-down season for PJ Washington

PJ Washington became a beloved figure for the Dallas Mavericks after the 2024 trade that brought the passionate forward over from the Charlotte Hornets for Grant Williams and a protected 2027...

Mavericks are in position to snag a dream Kyrie Irving protégé in the NBA Draft

Labaron Philon Jr. is poised to be available when the Dallas Mavericks are on the clock at No. 9 in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Kyrie Irving would be the perfect teacher for him if Dallas drafts him.

Friday, May 15, 2026
Mavericks' projected draft plan could threaten young guard's starting spot

Max Christie had a solid season for the Dallas Mavericks overall, but the young guard may not be a starter anymore, depending on who Dallas drafts in June.

Mavericks should chase 6-foot-10 combine standout to pull off A+ draft steal

The Dallas Mavericks should draft Arkansas' Trevon Brazile in the second round after his standout week at the NBA Combine.

Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson’s kissing moment goes public — here’s what it means

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Duke center Arianna Roberson officially confirm their relationship on social media after weeks of romance rumors.

Lakers urged to replace LeBron James with Thunder's $87M perfect lob threat for Luka Doncic

The Lakers will have a decision to bring back LeBron James or let him go. The best move could be to possibly let him walk for a Finals champion in his prime age.

Rising draft prospect made a strong case for why Mavericks should draft him

Kingston Flemings recently said he'd love to play in Dallas during an interview at the NBA Draft Combine, as he's making a case to be drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in June.

Bleacher Report's latest mock draft should have Mavericks fans doing backflips

The Dallas Mavericks have plenty of guards on the board for their No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft, but one dark-horse point guard can easily land in the Mavs' hands.

Dwight Powell sets the culture for the Dallas Mavericks

The year is 2015 and Dwight Powell is a bench player on the Dallas Mavericks. They are a middling team that will lose in the first round of the playoffs. The year is 2021 and Powell is a bench...

Jose Fernandez has a clear message for Wings’ locker room: Accountability is the only way forward

ARLINGTON, TX — First-year Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez knows how to send a message to his team. Harshly at times, but fairly from his view, patrolling the sideline, and always backed by...

Mavericks need to circle this rising draft prospect who is becoming the perfect fit

Former Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings put on a show at the NBA Combine, and his willingness to play a role is one of the many reasons that he'd be a great fit for the Dallas Mavericks.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Lakers rumor involving Mavericks is great news for Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers should feel encouraged by a recent report.

Wings vs. Lynx Recap: Fourth-quarter collapse nets Dallas 90-86 loss at hands of Minnesota

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings (1-2) collapsed in crunch time on Thursday, giving up paint bucket after paint bucket to the Minnesota Lynx (2-1), who escaped with a 90-86 win at College Park...

Southwest Notes: Ujiri, Schmitz, Sweeney, Popovich, Rockets

Christian Clark of The Athletic profiles new Mavericks president of basketball operations and alternate governor Masai Ujiri, writing that the veteran executive got his NBA start as an unpaid...

Mavericks' potential draft gamble at No. 9 could unlock an elite plan later

The Dallas Mavericks could target Ebuka Okorie late in the first round as a high-upside guard if they take a wing or big man with the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Lakers' Luka Doncic urged to avoid costly Austin Reaves-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade mistake

A former NBA star didn't mince his words while discussing the Los Angeles' standout point guard.

NBA analyst throws shots at Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid over availability issues
Mavericks' embarrassing guard defense has a sleeper answer at the NBA Combine

Former Houston guard Emanuel Sharp looks like he'd be an incredible answer to the Dallas Mavericks' poor guard defense, as he is a big riser at the NBA Combine.

Most Memorable Dallas Mavericks Playoff Moments

Relive the Dallas Mavericks’ biggest playoff thrills—from Dirk’s 2011 sweep to Luka’s bubble buzzer-beater—and discover the comebacks, sweeps, and heroics that shaped the franchise’s legacy. The...

Mavericks' hands are tied for their dream draft pick (but there's one clear solution)

The Dallas Mavericks have their dream draft pick in mind, but they may need to take matters into their own hands if they want Illinois star Keaton Wagler.

What Mavericks may be looking for with No. 9 pick

The Dallas Mavericks will be on the clock with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. For a team that already has Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg leading the way, the Mavericks aren’t exactly...

Cooper Flagg's Duke teammate just sent Mavericks a draft message they can't ignore

Former Duke Blue Devil Isaiah Evans just made the case for the Dallas Mavericks to draft him undeniable. He played with Cooper Flagg at Duke, and he believes that he'd be a good fit with him in...

Rolando Blackman explains why Mavericks struggled mightily this season

The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft this year, but they need more than another flashy rookie to get their team back on track. Something the Mavs didn’t have much of...

Mavericks' smartest NBA Draft plan may be to ignore what fans want most

The Dallas Mavericks must address their frontcourt issues despite their need for guard help, and the draft offers the perfect solution. Michigan center Aday Mata has the tools to help Dallas in...

Brandon Williams is an NBA point guard

Williams earned his spot in Dallas after battling his way professionally, starting his career with 24 games with the Portland Trailblazers way back in the 2021-22 season. Following a short stint...

Kyrie Irving's perfect Mavericks backcourt partner emerged at the NBA Combine

After the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, it's clear Brayden Burries would be the best guard the Dallas Mavericks could pick at nine in terms of his fit with Kyrie Irving.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Mavericks Confident About No. 9 Pick

The Mavericks weren’t able to duplicate their good fortune from last year’s lottery, but they’re confident about adding talent with the ninth pick, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News...

Lakers trade rumor involving Luka Doncic hints at Los Angeles making blockbuster deal
The No. 2 overall pick visits the Dallas Wings on Thursday

For the third straight game, the Dallas Wings face a 2025 playoff team as the Minnesota Lynx visit Arlington on Thursday night. Tipoff is at the College Park Center at 7 p.m. Dallas has a win and...

Lakers could pursue former Luka Doncic teammate in free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers could upgrade their wing position this summer by adding one of Luka Doncic's former teammates.

Sixers Notes: Morey, McCain, Trade Deadline, Embiid, Front Office Candidates

Daryl Morey’s post-trade assessment that “we sold high” when he sent Jared McCain to Oklahoma City in February continues to be mocked in Philadelphia, writes Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice....

Mavericks need Masai Ujiri to abandon his favorite draft philosophy

Masai Ujiri has a pedigree for drafting long wings in the NBA Draft, but he'll need to break this philosophy with how badly the Dallas Mavericks need a guard.

Mavericks' shooting guard of the future could fall into their lap in the NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks could target Brayden Burries at No. 9 in the NBA Draft as a two-way shooting guard who fits a major lineup need next to Kyrie Irving, considering that he is going in their...

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