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Saturday, August 22, 2026
Why the Mavericks couldn’t get more than the smallest slice of salary cap relief for Klay Thompson

After two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson was ultimately reduced to a status ill-fitting with his Hall of Fame career. At the end, Thompson became an asset that the Mavericks...

Marcus Sasser's specialty is poised to give Mavericks' guard rotation a missing weapon

The Dallas Mavericks didn't have a reliable floor-stretching guard last season, and now they have two through Kyrie Irving and Marcus Sasser.

Friday, August 21, 2026
Klay Thompson is seen as the perimeter shooter that the Heat needs for the 2026-27 season

Klay Thompson is now seen as the standout sharpshooter for the Heat.

Mavericks Assistant Coach Phil Handy To Join Sixers

Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy plans to leave Dallas to join the Sixers as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape (Twitter link). Tony Jones of The...

Luka Doncic gets Chris Evans comparisons with new look

Luka Doncic showed off a new look as he showed his teammates around Slovenia.

Why Klay Thompson needed the Heat as much as the Heat needed him

Klay Thompson's fit with heat is as mutually beneficial as marriages come.

Why Klay Thompson lost his cool with 'casual' fans in heated social media exchange

Klay Thompson responds to fans comparing his career with Ray Allen, defending his championships and 2016 playoff scoring claim.

Mavericks have a clear trade to make after buying out Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks should think about trading Daniel Gafford for a point guard after buying out Klay Thompson.

Report: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat following Mavs exit

Klay Thompson is close to joining the Miami Heat after having the final year of his contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Friday.

Why Klay Thompson is signing with Heat instead of Lakers, Warriors after Mavericks buyout

Thompson gives the Heat the shooting they so desperately craved following Giannis Antetokounmpo's acquisition.

Sources: Klay set to join Heat after Mavs buyout

Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

Mavericks fail to capitalize on Klay Thompson's value as Heat signing looms

The Dallas Mavericks ultimately negotiated a buyout with Klay Thompson so he could sign with the Miami Heat, despite there reportedly being trade interest.

Klay Thompson moving on from the Mavericks is actually a win-win situation

Mavericks' Klay Thompson has agreed to a buyout, and with the Miami Heat planning to sign him, it's a win-win scenario for both sides.

Mavs and Klay Thompson part ways with buyout agreement after two-season stint

Thompson’s two-season run in Dallas comes to an end as the veteran sharpshooter moves into the next chapter of his career.

Mavericks buy-out Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks are buying out veteran guard Klay Thompson, the team announced Friday afternoon. Thompson will become a free agent, and reportedly sign with the Miami Heat. This was a...

Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after agreeing to buyout with Mavericks, per report

The veteran wing will provide the Heat with much-needed shooting around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo

Klay Thompson Expected To Join Heat After Buyout With Mavericks

The Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, the team announced in a press release. The veteran wing is expected to sign with the Heat after he clears waivers, sources tell...

Former NBA Champion claims 6-foot-6 Kyrie Irving would top Michael Jordan with ‘no weakness’

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague explains why a hypothetical 6-foot-6 version of Kyrie Irving would clear his only weakness and surpass Michael Jordan.

Klay Thompson’s next team 'essentially a done deal' as Mavericks buyout looms

The Heat pass on Bradley Beal and DeMar DeRozan to save financial assets for Klay Thompson as they await an inevitable Mavericks contract buyout.

Luka Doncic keeps Lakers near top of surprising 2030 NBA projection

The Lakers lack premium draft capital, but Luka Doncic’s presence was enough to place them third in The Sporting News’ 2030 NBA projection.

ESPN's Morez Johnson Jr. predictions hint that the Mavericks struck gold

Morez Johnson Jr. was voted to make a big impact on winning for the Dallas Mavericks this season by ESPN. Their poll results show that Dallas made a great decision by drafting him.

Lakers predicted to trade for $60M elite defender, former first-rounder to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers still need to add to the roster. In this potential deal, they get a former first round pick to pair with Luka Doncic.

Mavs buy out Klay Thompson, who could join Heat after Doncic trade wrecked Dallas tenure

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed on a contract buyout, ending a two-year tenure that was wrecked by the shocking trade of Luka Doncic. Thompson intends to sign with the Miami...

Santi Aldama to miss FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Santi Aldama early in the offseason to give them some additional versatility in the form of a big that can shoot. Daniel Gafford is not a deep threat, and although...

Gina Miller wants to “help people fall in love with the Dallas Mavericks again”

“I’ll be real clear. Repair the relationship with the media,” Gina Miller said. She was hired by the Dallas Mavericks last November as chief communications officer to try to rebuild some of the...

Blazers are the perfect trade partners for the Mavericks after a wild offseason

There may be some fascinating trade opportunities between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.

Mavericks have a clear answer to their roster crunch (it's not trading Klay Thompson)

The Dallas Mavericks should trade Daniel Gafford to address their roster crunch rather than Klay Thompson.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Wings vs. Fever Recap: Dallas breaks free from funk in 91-85 win over Indiana

DALLAS, TX — Jessica Shepard dominated the first half for the Dallas Wings (21-16), then Arike Ogunbowale took over down the stretch as the Wings put together their best game in more than a month...

Dallas Mavericks fans are split on PJ Washington

Over the weekend, Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington spoke with Kevin Gray of DLLS Sports and told him that he was very confident he’d be with the team for the start of the 2026-27 regular...

Nuggets’ blockbuster trade blunder opens massive door for Mavericks in West

The Nuggets trade Peyton Watson, weakening their defense against Kyrie Irving and Mavericks star Cooper Flagg ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. 

Mavericks' Daniel Gafford trade rumors get much riskier after Santi Aldama update

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is no stranger to trade rumors, but Santi Aldama's recovery from knee surgery makes trading Gafford riskier.

Mavericks' shot creation problem has a slept-on answer that fans will love

Marcus Sasser may not be the most popular name for the Dallas Mavericks, but he has a chance to help fix their shot creation problem next season.

Luka Doncic is apparently happy LeBron James left Lakers for one reason

Are Luka and the Lakers better off?

Klay Thompson's next team after the inevitable Mavericks buyout is already decided

Dallas Mavericks' sharpshooter Klay Thompson is slowly making his way towards an East contender to make an unofficial big three.

Lakers ownership drama not expected to have an impact on Luka Doncic

Positive news for Lakers fans.

Mavericks just got a gift in the latest trade that flopped massively against West foe

The Dallas Mavericks have a long way to go, but they have gotten a gift with the recent return in a trade involving the Denver Nuggets.

Mavericks are quietly earning more respect around the NBA despite early doubts

The Dallas Mavericks are being doubted after a 26-win season, but NBA pundits are changing their tune as Dallas looks poised for a surprising turnaround.

Lakers have major momentum to sign $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers have some final spots to fill on the roster. It looks like they are close to getting something done to acquire their last starter.

Warriors predicted to trade Steph Curry to Mavericks for $100M talented trio in 4-team monster deal

The Golden State Warriors' future outlook is interesting to say the least. In this potential deal, they end the Steph Curry era by getting back three guys to start a new look in the Bay Area.

Proposed trade package puts Lakers ahead of Heat in Klay Thompson pursuit

Klay Thompson opens up on his championship priority as a Lakers trade framework and Mychal Thompson's Lakers ties surface amid the Mavericks standoff.

Heat give 4x NBA champion Klay Thompson $8M contract update amid potential Mavericks buyout

The Miami Heat are trying to salvage their offseason after missing out on some free agents. It seems they have a plan in place to add Klay Thompson.

Mavericks have a sneaky roster battle that no one is talking about

One of the Dallas Mavericks' most slept-on positional battles heading into next season is John Poulakidas versus Jett Howard.

Mavericks' history with hidden gems is great news for John Poulakidas

The Dallas Mavericks have a history of helping guys who are on two-way contracts earn standard deals, and Dallas' roster construction gives John Poulakidas a great chance to become the next player...

Throwback Thursday – Playoff hero Calvin Booth – May 3rd 2001

On April 21st, 2001, the Dallas Mavericks officially broke the seal on the NBA Playoffs after a lengthy hiatus. Dallas had missed the Playoffs for 10-straight seasons, including a near miss in...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Matas Buzelis reveals how he poked the bear by talking trash to Luka Doncic

Matas Buzelis learned a lesson when playing against Luka Doncic.

Lakers predicted to trade Jaden Hardy for $137M elite rim runner to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are in need of another center. In this potential deal, they get a backup that will change the game for them and compliment Luka Doncic very well.

Wings vs. Fever Preview: Dallas returns home, hosts Indiana in rematch of last Friday’s loss

The Dallas Wings (20-16) return home to face the Indiana Fever (24-12) Thursday night at their future stomping grounds, the American Airlines Center. The matchup marks a rematch of the Wings’...

Naji Marshall backs Daniel Gafford as longtime Mavericks trade rumors persist

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford has been in trade rumors this summer, and Naji Marshall recently backed him up in a comments section on Instagram.

Azzi Fudd to miss the remainder of the Dallas Wings’ season

The Dallas Wings announced today that Azzi Fudd, the team’s number one overall selection in the 2026 draft, will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Per the team’s X account: The Wings will...

Mavericks' sudden Santi Aldama injury scare is now nothing to worry about

While Santi Aldama won't play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, he is expected to be fully healthy before Dallas Mavericks training camp begins.

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