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‘We’ve Upgraded’: Mike Schmitz Assesses New-Look Dallas Mavericks Roster Around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks finished 26-56 last season, 12th in the Western Conference. Mike Schmitz took over as general manager May 8. Since then, he said Dallas has gotten bigger, longer, more athletic, and more skilled. Four days before Schmitz arrived,…
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Dallas Mavericks To Host LeBron James, Philadelphia 76ers On Presidents’ Day
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Presidents' Day as part of an NBC quadrupleheader. Dallas and Philadelphia are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. CT on Monday, Feb. 15, at American Airlines Center. NBC will carry…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Six-Year Christmas Day Streak Ends In 2026-27
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are off the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule for the first time since 2019. Dallas had played on Christmas in six straight seasons. The NBA announced its five Christmas games Tuesday morning. The San Antonio Spurs visit the New…
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‘That’s The Reason I Do This’: Dereck Lively II Covers Costs For All 105 Campers At Free Dallas Hoop Camp
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II covered the cost of admission for all 105 campers at a free four-hour hoop camp he hosted Saturday at Beckley-Saner Recreation Center in Oak Cliff. The Dallas Mavericks center ran the event in conjunction with Mavs Academy.…
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Luka Dončić Would Be ‘In Favor’ Of P.J. Washington Reunion On Los Angeles Lakers
DALLAS — Luka Dončić would be "in favor" of a reunion with P.J. Washington in Los Angeles, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported Monday. The two overlapped in Dallas for roughly a year. Washington arrived from the Charlotte Hornets at the February 2024…
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Sign Naji Marshall To Three-Year, $52.2 Million Extension
DALLAS — Forward Naji Marshall and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a three-year, $52.2 million contract extension, sources told Dallas Sports Journal. The deal is fully guaranteed. The new deal pays Marshall an average of $17.4 million per season. He had…
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Dallas Mavericks Open Contract Extension Talks With Dereck Lively II
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have entered talks with Dereck Lively II on a possible contract extension, according to Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Extension talks signal that Dallas still has faith in Lively, whose production in his first three NBA seasons…
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Match New York Knicks’ Offer Sheet, Keep Moussa Cissé
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on restricted free agent center Moussa Cissé, Dallas Hoops Journal has learned. Dallas acted well ahead of Monday's 48-hour deadline, keeping the 23-year-old center with the organization for…
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‘Doing Whatever The Game Requires’: Dallas Mavericks Beat Oklahoma City Thunder 97-87 As Sergio De Larrea Dishes 14 Assists
LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks rallied from an early deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-87 on Thursday afternoon at the Thomas & Mack Center, evening their Las Vegas Summer League record at 2-2. Digging Out Of An Early Hole…
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‘A Complete Performance’: Sergio De Larrea’s Double-Double Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past Memphis Grizzlies 96-88
LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks held on for a 96-88 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in the NBA Summer League. Dallas (1-2) was led by recent first-round draft pick Sergio De Larrea,…
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‘He Plays So Hard On Both Ends’: Ryan Nembhard Details Morez Johnson Jr.’s Standout Two-Way Impact
LAS VEGAS — Ryan Nembhard shared the floor with Morez Johnson Jr. for the first time Thursday, and what stood out to the Dallas Mavericks' second-year point guard wasn't just the scoring. “I love him already,” Nembhard said. “He plays so hard…
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‘We’re Excited About Kyrie’: Dusty May Likens Kyrie Irving Workout To Watching Picasso Paint
LAS VEGAS — Dusty May said Thursday that a morning workout with Kyrie Irving left him searching for a proper comparison, finally comparing him to a legendary painter. May commented on ESPN's NBA Today from Las Vegas, where the Dallas Mavericks are…
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Dallas Mavericks Summer League Roster: Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea Headline Las Vegas Debut
DALLAS — The NBA’s annual Las Vegas Summer League is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, July 9. At 6 p.m., the Dallas Mavericks’ summer will begin with a matchup with the Golden State Warriors. With games in the near future, Dallas…
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Morez Johnson Jr. Gives Back At Mavs Academy Camps, Counts Down To Debut
RICHARDSON, Texas — Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. had a busy Wednesday, stopping at three Mavs Academy Hoop Camps across the metroplex. He finished the day at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, where he took some time to speak to…
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Sergio De Larrea Signs Rookie Contract, Won’t Be Draft-And-Stash For Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday that they have signed first-round pick Sergio De Larrea to his rookie contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. He will wear No. 55 for Dallas. The signing closes the book…
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Dallas Mavericks Make LeBron James’ Free Agency Board, But Rich Paul’s Pitch Skips The Roster
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are one of 10 teams LeBron James is considering in free agency, agent Rich Paul revealed this week on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman, though Paul's on-air case for Dallas leaned entirely on business appeal rather…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Brandon Williams, Marvin Bagley III Drawing Free Agency Interest
DALLAS — NBA free agency opens at 5 p.m. CT Tuesday, and the Dallas Mavericks have two of their own free agents drawing interest from rival teams. Guard Brandon Williams and big man Marvin Bagley III are each unrestricted, each coming off…
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Dusty May Calls Dallas Mavericks Move ‘Almost Too Big Of A Dream,’ Centers Vision On Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks formally introduced Dusty May as their head coach on Monday, a week after he left Michigan and the program he guided to the 2026 national championship. May arrives as the centerpiece hire of president of basketball operations…
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Morez Johnson Jr. Embraces ‘Junkyard Dog’ Role With Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. gave his introductory press conference on Thursday at the American Airlines Center. After being selected with the ninth pick in Tuesday’s NBA Draft, Johnson Jr. touched on what he can bring to Dallas and his…
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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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