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DALLAS — Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and Naismith Hall of Famer, passed away at 86 on Sunday. “On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family. Throughout his last week, friends and...

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 Christian Anderson, Dallas has hosted more first-round prospects, including Mikel...

DALLAS — Mark Cuban says Dirk Nowitzki was skeptical of the decision to hire Nico Harrison to run the Dallas Mavericks front office, a reservation Cuban said he had not made public until now. Cuban shared the detail on a special edition of the Haymaker Network's "House of Haymaker," hosted...

DALLAS — Mark Cuban says he personally pressed new team president Masai Ujiri to retain Michael Finley, describing the longtime executive as the Dallas Mavericks connection to their own history. Cuban made the recommendation public on a special edition of the Haymaker Network's "House of Haymaker," hosted by Ben Rogers and...

Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki offered a clear and measured assessment of Cooper Flagg this week, pushing back on concerns about the rookie’s perimeter shooting while emphasizing the broader arc of his development with the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is averaging...

The Dallas Mavericks need a new GM after firing Nico Harrison and many NBA fans believe franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki would be a great choice. However, Nowitzki told Sports Illustrated that he's not interested in becoming the Mavericks' new GM. "I don't think the GM role is something I'm considering...

Kevin Durant’s climb up the NBA’s all-time scoring list reached a milestone Sunday night that carries special significance in Dallas, as one of the game’s modern greats moved past one of the Mavericks’ most iconic figures. Late in the Houston Rockets’ 119-110 win, Durant calmly converted two free throws to...

With injuries piling up and a lack of triumphs this season, it’s fair to say the Dallas Mavericks have experienced better times. Hopefully, things will turn around as the season further progresses, but many fans are understandably pining for the good old days when the Mavericks were arguably a more...

Less than 24 hours after being overwhelmed in Oklahoma City, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a team determined to rewrite the narrative. Their defense smothered the Houston Rockets, their pace never relented, and Anthony Davis — coming off a two-point performance against the Thunder — reclaimed command of the interior...

Less than 24 hours after being overwhelmed in Oklahoma City, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a team determined to rewrite the narrative. Their defense smothered the Houston Rockets, their pace never relented, and Anthony Davis — coming off a two-point performance against the Thunder — reclaimed command of the interior...