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Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is a big fan of Dallas Mavericks power forward Anthony Davis. During an interview with NBA legend Michael Cooper on the Showtime With Michael Cooper Lakers Podcast, Thompson called Davis the "best power forward maybe of my generation." "AD, when he's healthy, he's the best...

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving says his rehabilitation is moving forward steadily, five months after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The team describes his recovery as ahead of schedule while continuing to urge patience. “I was in the gym doing a little bit more as...

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, stunned the NBA. Dončić — who had just carried Dallas...

Stephen A. Smith doubled down on his belief that the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to win the NBA championship — as long as Anthony Davis is healthy enough to lead them through the postseason. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith pointed to Dallas as the Western Conference’s most dangerous...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly underwent offseason surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot, but he is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp. The 21-year-old suffered a stress fracture in his right foot that was identified in January, resulting in him missing...

The question of when an American-born player will next win the NBA’s MVP award remains open, with the last winner being James Harden in 2018. As international stars like Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue to dominate the race, attention turns to the few Americans with a realistic...

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 moves will immediately translate into wins. Dallas finished the 2024–25...

The Dallas Mavericks have gone from a franchise in turmoil to a team with genuine championship aspirations. But while Cooper Flagg’s arrival has generated most of the attention, Kendrick Perkins is urging fans not to overlook a veteran anchor already in place—Anthony Davis. Perkins, speaking on NBA Today, pointed out...

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 one of the most scrutinized figures in Dallas sports history....

Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey has reignited a longstanding NBA debate by publicly questioning the legitimacy of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship, which was won inside the COVID-era “Orlando bubble.” “Everyone I speak to around the league privately agrees that it doesn’t truly hold up as a genuine championship,”...