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DALLAS — Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, regarded as one of the most coveted names on this year's head coaching market, said he has had no contact with the Dallas Mavericks about their vacancy. Nori addressed the Mavericks' opening along with other searches around the league during an appearance...

The Dallas Mavericks want a day-one contributor from the 2026 NBA draft. They also want someone with upside for the future. That's a difficult needle to thread. A high-floor, high-ceiling prospect tends to be picked earlier than ninth overall. If the Mavericks are going to find their guy, they can...

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the familiar challenge of keeping a championship roster together under tightening cap constraints, a situation that could push them to move quality players for financial relief. That opens a door for the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas has cap flexibility to work with. With Cooper Flagg on...

NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report doesn't "necessarily believe" Kyrie Irving will remain with the Dallas Mavericks. Irving is 34 years old and turns 35 in March 2027. He missed all of this season recovering from an ACL tear in his left knee. https://twitter.com/KevinGraySports/status/2061947340236231166 Several NBA contenders are interested...

The New Orleans Pelicans are interested in trading for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Brown will make $57.1 million next season. He doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, so he can't stop the Celtics from trading him if that's the route...

Multiple members of the Cleveland Cavaliers are "vehemently against" trading Evan Mobley for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The Bucks and Antetokounmpo are expected to part ways this offseason and the Cavaliers are one of the teams interested in the future Hall of Famer....

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said the team is approaching its No. 9 pick in next month's NBA Draft as an opportunity to add a "difference maker" and long-term core piece for the franchise. Schmitz discussed the team's draft approach during a roundtable with reporters at American...

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving continues to work his way back to form over 14 months removed from ACL surgery. He recently shared that he's nearing full recovery, which will give him several more months to continue progressing before the Dallas Mavericks open training camp in late September. "I am definitely...

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said Friday the team has no timeline for hiring its next head coach and is focused on identifying the right traits before making the decision. Schmitz addressed the search during a roundtable with reporters at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks parted...

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said he has seen Kyrie Irving doing everything possible to return at full strength from the torn ACL that ended his 2025-26 season, citing the 34-year-old guard's presence and approach inside the team's practice facility this offseason. Schmitz made the comments Friday...