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During an interview with NBA legend Michael Cooper on the Showtime With Michael Cooper Lakers Podcast, Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson didn't hold back while praising point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving was the first pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, while Thompson was the 11th pick. The two guards...

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revealed NBA legend LeBron James was "crushed" when Kyrie Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics in August 2017. Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers and was traded to the Celtics. "Bron was doing an autograph signing with...

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...

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving says he has no regrets about the decision that changed the course of his career. While discussing his 2017 trade request from the Cleveland Cavaliers, which sent him to the Boston Celtics, Irving explained that playing alongside LeBron James brought a level of attention...

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...

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 players who could benefit from a change of scenery. While...