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NBA Trade Idea Sends New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III To Dallas Mavericks
NEW ORLEANS — An NBA trade idea sending Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Dallas Mavericks has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Pelicans and Mavericks: New Orleans…
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‘I’m Also A Maverick For Life’: Dallas Mavericks Icon Dirk Nowitzki Remains Torn On Luka Dončić Trade
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki admits he remains conflicted about the Dallas Mavericks’ blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it one of the toughest transitions he has experienced as a lifelong Maverick. The deal, finalized last summer,…
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Dallas Mavericks Predicted To Win Only 42 Games In 2025-26 NBA Season
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are predicted to win only 42 games during the 2025-26 NBA season. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report thinks the Mavericks will go 42-40 next season. Dallas' top players are Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson,…
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Dallas Mavericks Favored To Miss Playoffs During 2025-26 Season
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks dramatically retooled their roster this offseason, headlined by the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade and the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Despite the buzz surrounding their new core, sports betting markets remain unconvinced that these…
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“I Am Getting Back There:” NBA Insider Reveals What Luka Dončić Told Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick After Lakers Got Eliminated From 2025 Playoffs
LOS ANGELES — After the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs in five games, Luka Dončić went to dinner with Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick. Dončić's business manager, Lara Beth Seager,…
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Luka Dončić Signs $165M Extension With Los Angeles Lakers, Player Option In 2028
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers announced Saturday that Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension, sources confirmed to DallasHoopJournal.com. The agreement includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, positioning Dončić for a potential five-year supermax contract…
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Jaden Hardy Named Trade Candidate As Dallas Mavericks Face Roster Crunch
DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks evaluate their backcourt depth ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season, guard Jaden Hardy is gaining buzz as a potential trade candidate. Hardy, 23, was listed by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley as one of five under-25 NBA…
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Draymond Green Defends Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison After Luka Dončić Trade Backlash
DALLAS — Months after the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is coming to the defense of Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, whose role in the deal has made him…
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NBA Insider Says There Are Negative Stories About Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks Are Not Saying
DALLAS — NBA insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN said on Monday that there are negative stories about Luka Dončić that the Dallas Mavericks are not saying. After the Mavericks traded Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, Dallas leaked a…
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NBA Insider Reveals Why Dallas Mavericks Had D’Angelo Russell Higher On Their Free Agent Wish List Than Chris Paul
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks had D'Angelo Russell higher on their free agent wish list than Chris Paul, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavericks signed Russell to a two-year, $11.7 million contract on July 6. Russell…
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Luka Dončić To Travel To Los Angeles For Jordan Brand Tour, Will Sign Extension With Lakers
LOS ANGELES — NBA superstar Luka Dončić will travel to Los Angeles this weekend for a Jordan Brand Tour and sign an extension with the Lakers, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Dončić can officially sign an extension with the Lakers on…
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“We’ll Be Near The Top Of The Conference Going Into The Playoffs:” Dallas Mavericks Exec Makes Bold Prediction For Next Season
DALLAS — NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Dallas Mavericks front executive at Summer League in Las Vegas and the exec made a bold prediction for next season. The Mavericks will be led by Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and Cooper…
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Anonymous Dallas Mavericks Coach Reveals Why Team Signed D’Angelo Russell
DALLAS — NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to an anonymous Dallas Mavericks coach about the D'Angelo Russell signing. The Mavericks signed Russell to a two-year, $11.6 million deal this offseason in free agency. The lefty is expected to start at…
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Key Questions The Dallas Mavericks Face Ahead Of The 2025-26 Season
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are entering a transformative season. Following the February trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and brought in Anthony Davis, the franchise has restructured its identity around defense, flexibility, and internal development. With Kyrie…
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Dallas Mavericks Among NBA Teams Interested In Trading For Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dean Wade
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams interested in trading for Cleveland Cavaliers wing Dean Wade, according to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire. The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards are interested in Wade as well. "One league source…
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Luka Dončić Was ‘Really Amazed’ By How Los Angeles Lakers Fans Welcomed Him
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world last season when Nico Harrison traded NBA superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. Dončić, who wanted to spend his entire NBA career with the…
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Video: Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson Makes 72 Consecutive Shots During Workout
NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson is one of the best shooters in NBA history and he reminded the world that during a recent workout in New York with Chris Brickley. Thompson made 72 consecutive shots. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1946326823287030176 This is…
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Dallas Mavericks Podcast: Cooper Flagg’s Summer League, Coaching Changes, Injury Updates, And More
DALLAS — The latest episode of the dallassportsjournal.com/ Podcast dives deep into the Dallas Mavericks’ offseason, with co-hosts Grant Afseth and April Marie-Aguilar discussing everything from Cooper Flagg’s Summer League debut to major staff additions, roster changes, and key injury updates. Flagg,…
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Dallas Mavericks Won’t Gut Roster To Trade For Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will not gut their roster to trade for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, according to NBA insiders Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. For the Mavericks to trade for James, they have to match…
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WATCH: Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson Sizzles With Sharp Shooting Workout
DALLAS — Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is ready for his second season with the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson recently trained in New York with renowned basketball trainer Chris Brickley and the shooting guard put on quite the show. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1945093412660600870 Klay Thompson is…
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