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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Masai Ujiri's first crucial Mavericks hire is staring him in the face

With Masai Ujiri needing to hire a general manager for the Dallas Mavericks, Matt Riccardi would be an excellent option.

Are Klay Thompson and Lexie Brown dating? Old photo resurfaces after Megan Thee Stallion breakup

Klay Thompson and Lexie Brown spark dating rumors as an old 2022 practice photo resurfaces following his messy public breakup with rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Lakers report 'no change' in Luka Doncic's status for series vs. Thunder

Luka Doncic was back to taking jump shots, with Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplaying what the on-court activity means for his star's availab

When will Luka Doncic return? Hamstring injury timeline and more about Lakers star's status vs. Thunder

The Lakers are hoping Luka Doncic can get back on the court in the near future. Here's his timeline.

Masai Ujiri's first must-make move with the Mavericks is obvious

After taking over as the Dallas Mavericks' president and alternate governor, Masai Ujiri should not fire Jason Kidd and bring in his own coach.

Megan Thee Stallion stuns in black dress amid Klay Thompson split

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson broke up last month.

Evaluating Masai Ujiri’s post-championship run

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world on Monday morning by hiring veteran executive Masai Ujiri as their new President of Basketball Operations and Alternate Governor. Ujiri enjoyed...

Luka Doncic headlines Lakers injury report for Game 1 vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without star Luka Doncic in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

Masai Ujiri already has a draft dilemma with the Mavericks

Masai Ujiri faces an NBA Draft dilemma in Dallas as the Mavericks’ draft position limits his ideal prospect archetypes.

From unheralded to unstoppable: Keaton Wagler is the best point guard in this draft class

There is a morass of guards in the middle of the NBA Draft’s lottery that the Mavericks could potentially get a chance to pick from. Granted, they likely won’t get their pick of the bunch, for...

Mavericks can't ignore the truth about their 7-foot-1 project any longer

Injuries have completely derailed Dereck Lively II's career, and the Dallas Mavericks have to accept this.

Max Christie just had the best year of his young career — but is he part of the Mavericks’ core?

If Cormac Karl “Max” Christie had put up the numbers he put up in 2025-26 in support of a team battling for playoff positioning down the stretch, Dallas Mavericks fans would be calling him one of...

Mavericks finally erase Nico Harrison's biggest weakness with Masai Ujiri

Nico Harrison was not good at press conferences, but Masai Ujiri will give the Dallas Mavericks some stability when speaking to the media.

It took just five words for Mavericks fans to fall in love with Masai Ujiri

The Dallas Mavericks signing of Masai Ujiri is already paying off, and he understands this is a crucial time for the Mavericks organization.

Monday, May 4, 2026
Mavericks Rumors: Ujiri, Dumont, Front Office, Kidd

While the Mavericks‘ hiring of Masai Ujiri was somewhat unexpected, it makes sense for a number of reasons, Marc Stein writes in his latest story for The Stein Line (Substack link). As Stein...

Lakers rule Luka Doncic out for Game 1 at Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to face the NBA's top overall seed without their leading scorer Tuesday, as they ruled out Luka Doncic for Game 1 of

Mark Cuban admits on podcast to wanting to buy back the Mavs, recounts the attempted buyback earlier this year

“If there was any chance of being able to do that anymore I would, but that’s just not the game anymore," Cuban told Front Office Sports about buying the team back.

Lakers announce Luka Doncic’s injury status for Game 1 vs. Thunder

Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers led by LeBron James need all the help in their NBA Playoffs Game 1 bout with the Thunder, but it looks like Luka Doncic will not be ready yet.

Mavericks just handed Masai Ujiri power that no other NBA executive has

The Dallas Mavericks have given Masai Ujiri a title no other GM in the NBA currently has, that being alternate governor, which speaks to the power he'll have.

Was Masai Ujiri a wise choice?

The Dallas Mavericks made the flashy hire of Masai Ujiri on Monday afternoon, bolstering their front office less than a week before the NBA Draft Lottery determines where the Mavericks will be...

MMBets: Eastern Conference Semifinals feature several unknowns

The NBA Playoffs are a fickle beast, and that remains especially true for the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Three of the four first round series went the distance, which saw the pre-playoff...

Mavericks just handed Masai Ujiri a major challenge that will shape the Flagg era

The Dallas Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri as their new President and Alternate Governor, and his first challenge will be putting a good roster around Cooper Flagg despite not having much draft...

Bleacher Report picks clear side in Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debate

Luka Doncic has the historic stats, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the trophies—see why Bleacher Report just flipped the script on the 2018 NBA Draft order.

Lakers predicted to sign $3M Finals champion as perfect fit with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

The Lakers have missed out on this guy once, but this offseason they will be looking to pursue even harder.

Mavericks just hired the exact executive Cooper Flagg was built to play for

The Dallas Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri as their new President and Alternate Governor, and his history of building around elite wings makes him the perfect executive to build around Cooper Flagg.

Mavericks introduce Masai Ujiri as team president

The Dallas Mavericks hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as their new team president and alternate governor on Monday.,Ujiri, 55, spent

Who is Masai Ujiri, the new Mavericks president Patrick Dumont chose to replace Nico Harrison?

After a year of front-office turmoil and the loss of Luka Doncic, the Mavericks have finally landed the championship architect Masai Ujiri to lead a new era.

Sources: Mavs hire ex-Raptors exec Ujiri as prez

The Mavericks have agreed to hire Masai Ujiri as their team president and alternate governor, sources told ESPN.

Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as new team president: Former Raptors executive built 2019 championship roster

Ujiri replaces former general manager Nico Harrison, who was fired in November

Reports: Mavs hiring former Raptors exec Masai Ujiri

The Dallas Mavericks are hiring former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as their new team president and alternate governor, multiple outlets repo

Masai Ujiri career timeline: How architect of Raptors' title team is bringing championship pedigree to Mavericks

Masai Ujiri is hoping to bring some credibility to the Mavericks as Nico Harrison's replacement.

Dallas Mavericks seek end to chaotic period, name new president, alternate governor

The Dallas Mavericks named Masai Ujiri to serve as the team's new president, hoping he will lead the franchise out of tumultuous times.

Mavericks finally replace Nico Harrison with championship hire to launch Flagg era

After firing Nico Harrison in November, the Dallas Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri to be their new Team President and Alternate Governor.

Mavericks' genius Masai Ujiri hire erases any stain left by Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks have hired Masai Ujiri as their next Team President and Alternate Governor, signaling a huge move forward for fans, and especially Cooper Flagg.

Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as team president, alternative owner

Six months after the tumultuous tenure of Nico Harrison ended with a rare mid-season firing of an executive, it appears the Dallas Mavericks have found their replacement. ESPN reported Monday that...

Masai Ujiri Named Mavericks’ Team President

The Mavericks have named former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor. Ujiri will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster...

Cooper Flagg's best NBA news yet came in Mavericks hiring of Masai Ujiri

The Rookie of the Year has to be happy about this.

Mavericks' GM search collapses at worst possible time

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff run complicates the Dallas Mavericks’ general manager search, with Tim Connelly likely unavailable as Dallas is still searching for a lead executive.

Luka Doncic injury update is bad news for Lakers fans before Thunder series

Doncic's status is one of the top storylines as the Lakers take on the Thunder.

Grading the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg shines, Nico Harrison flames out in a wild 2026 season

The Mavericks ended the year 26-56, a 12th-place finish in the West. They split their final two games with a loss to San Antonio (139-120) and a win at home against Chicago (149-128). Cooper Flagg...

Jason Kidd quietly tipped the Mavericks' hand on an offseason move they can't delay

With Naji Marshall eligible for a contract extension this offseason with the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd hinted at this coming to fruition before the season ended.

Mavericks hire former Raptors exec Masai Ujiri as president and alternate governor

The Dallas Mavericks hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor on Monday. Ujiri was in charge of the Raptors when they acquired Kawhi Leonard from...

Naji Marshall was a fan-favorite in an oversized role for the struggling Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks had CVS receipt full of problems throughout the 2025-26 season. Naji Marshall wasn’t one of them. Sure, his 3-point shooting in his first two years with the Mavericks (27.5%,...

Mavericks are paying for treating the wrong player like an untouchable asset

The Dallas Mavericks made Max Christie untouchable at last season's trade deadline, which is starting to look like bad asset management.

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Stein’s Latest: Mosley, Nuggets, Bulls, Mavs, Kerr

The job security of Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley has been one of the bigger points of speculation around the league for some time, and it remains widely expected that he will take the blame for...

Mavericks quietly near an uncomfortable trade conversation involving a core piece

Naji Marshall’s contract situation puts the Dallas Mavericks at a crossroads as they could weigh a trade now or a potential overpay later.

Lakers' $11M gamble reportedly playing for future alongside Luka Doncic this postseason

The Lakers will be monitoring this player closely in the series vs. Thunder.

Why Mavericks said no to Trail Blazers’ Anthony Davis trade proposal

The Dallas Mavericks turned down a trade proposal from the Portland Trail Blazers for Anthony Davis that included Jerami Grant. Here's why they said no to the deal.

Mavericks rejected Trail Blazers blockbuster trade offer for Anthony Davis, per report

The Dallas Mavericks weren't enticed by the Portland Trail Blazers' midseason trade proposal.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Jeanie Buss hints Mavericks have been in disarray since Mark Cuban's grave mistake

The Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic away goes far beyond Nico Harrison making the call. Instead, it was Mark Cuban selling the team that started the downfall.

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