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Dallas Mavericks Still Working Through Sergio De Larrea’s Arrival Plan
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are still mapping out when Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea will join the roster, general manager Mike Schmitz said, leaving open whether the 20-year-old reports for the 2026-27 season or remains overseas a year longer. Dallas acquired De…
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Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz Says Morez Johnson Jr. Brings ‘Toughness’ Dallas Wanted
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said the selection of Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 in the 2026 NBA Draft fit the toughness, motor, and competitiveness the front office set out to add, calling the Michigan forward a proven winner…
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Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers Future Will Be Decided By Contract Talks
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard could be traded this offseason if the Los Angeles Clippers don't sign him to an extension, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Leonard, who doesn't have a no-trade clause, has one year left on his contract. He…
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Boston Celtics Willing To Trade Jaylen Brown For ‘Big Man’
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are willing to trade small forward Jaylen Brown for a "big man," according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Boston offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded to the Miami Heat.…
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‘I Have To Pinch Myself’: Dusty May Details Joining The Dallas Mavericks, Coaching Cooper Flagg And Kyrie Irving
DALLAS — New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May said he is still processing a whirlwind stretch that ended with him taking over one of the NBA’s most closely watched rosters. May, who arrives in Dallas after leaving Michigan, said the move…
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Dallas Mavericks Draft Watch Party Welcomes Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hosted an official Mavs Draft Watch Party at The Echo Lounge on Tuesday evening to celebrate their newest draftees. At the event, the MavsTV crew, consisting of Mark Followill, Dana Larson, Devin Harris, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Brian Demaris,…
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Morez Johnson Jr. ‘Insanely Shocked’ By Dusty May’s Dallas Mavericks Move
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. said he never saw Dusty May's jump to the NBA coming, and that learning his college coach had taken the Dallas Mavericks job made being drafted by Dallas a day later all the more surreal. Johnson won a…
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Morez Johnson Jr. Says Dallas Mavericks Pairing With Cooper Flagg Could Get ‘Dangerous’
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. said his frontcourt fit alongside Cooper Flagg could become a problem for opponents, calling the pairing potentially "dangerous" after the Dallas Mavericks drafted him No. 9 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Johnson, a national champion at Michigan…
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‘It’s Insane That I’m Actually Going To Dallas’: Morez Johnson Jr. Reacts To Mavericks Selection At No. 9
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. described his selection by the Dallas Mavericks at No. 9 in the 2026 NBA Draft as the realization of a goal he had carried since childhood, calling the move to Dallas "insane" moments after his name was called…
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‘One Of The Most Fascinating Coaches’: Masai Ujiri Breaks Down Dallas Mavericks’ Dusty May Hire
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks looked at coaches everywhere before hiring Dusty May, and Masai Ujiri said it came down to communication, player development, and an ability to adapt across levels. The president of basketball operations laid out his reasoning before the NBA…
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Dallas Mavericks Select Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. At No. 9, Reuniting Him With Dusty May
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, pairing the reigning national champion with new head coach Dusty May. Johnson transferred to Michigan in April 2025 specifically…
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Jessica Shepard Earns Second Western Conference Player Of The Week Of Season
SEATTLE — The Dallas Wings got a fixture in their frontcourt rewarded on Monday, as forward Jessica Shepard was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played June 15-21. It is the second such honor of Shepard's career and her…
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‘Found A Way’: Azzi Fudd’s Career-High, Paige Bueckers’ 1,000th Point Carry Dallas Wings Past Seattle Storm In Overtime
SEATTLE — Azzi Fudd scored a career-high 26 points and hit the go-ahead basket in the final 15 seconds, and Paige Bueckers climbed past 1,000 for her career, as the Dallas Wings outlasted the Seattle Storm 112-110 in overtime Monday at Climate Pledge…
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Los Angeles Lakers ‘On The Clock’ With Luka Dončić: ‘I Think There’s An Actual Threat That He Could Have A Wandering Eye’
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are "on the clock" with superstar Luka Dončić, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Woike, who covers LAL daily, believes Dončić "could have a wandering eye" if the Lakers "can’t deliver on the plans…
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Hiring Michigan’s Dusty May As Head Coach
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Dusty May as their next head coach, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, a college-to-NBA move that puts the reigning national champion in charge of Cooper Flagg and the next era of the franchise. The move…
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Sources: Darryn Peterson Recently Met With Utah Jazz Before NBA Draft
SALT LAKE CITY — With the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, teams are nearing the end of their due diligence process. Former Kansas guard Darryn Peterson recently met with members of the Utah Jazz front office before arriving in New York ahead…
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Mavericks 2026 NBA Draft: Five Prospects For Dallas With The 48th Pick
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hold the ninth, 30th, and 48th picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. Second-round selections can be a crapshoot. At 48, Dallas will hope to find a player who can crack the rotation and stick around the…
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Tracking The Dallas Mavericks’ 2026 NBA Pre-Draft Workouts
DALLAS — The 2026 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching. With the 9th, 30th and 48th picks, the Dallas Mavericks have hosted a number of pre-draft workouts as they hone in on their favorite prospects. After working out groups headlined by Texas Tech’s…
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John Poulakidas Praises Dallas Mavericks’ New Front Office, Makes Mavs Academy Hoop Camp Appearance
FRISCO — Dallas Mavericks wing John Poulakidas made a special appearance at Friday’s Mavs Academy Hoop Camp. Poulakidas signed a two-way contract with Dallas on February 28, 2026. In 13 games with the Mavericks, he averaged 8.8 points, shooting 40.3% on 5.9…
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How Li Yueru ‘Changed The Game’ For Dallas Wings To Pull Off 17-Point Rally vs. Chicago Sky
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings' close 93-92 victory over the Chicago Sky was a battle won in the depths of the paint where post players standing at 6-foot-4 and taller traded blows and fought for dominance. The Sky asserted their dominance…
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