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Kyrie Irving says his ACL rehab is not just about getting back to where he was — it’s about returning even stronger. “I’ve been clear: I’m trying to be better than I was before, and that’s a hard task,” Irving said at Dallas Mavericks media day. “I felt like I...

God Shammgod was a respected voice on the Mavericks’ staff for years, working under both Rick Carlisle and Jason Kidd as a player development coach. Known for the iconic crossover move that bears his name, he became part of the culture in Dallas, building trust with players across the roster...

Chants of “Fire Nico” have echoed across Dallas sporting events since the Luka Dončić trade, a reminder of the sharp divide between Mavericks fans and the team’s leadership. General manager Nico Harrison and majority owner Patrick Dumont remain under fire, with questions swirling about the team’s spending and direction. Dirk...

Mark Cuban admitted he still regrets Luka Dončić’s shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he felt personally responsible for letting people down during the franchise-altering move. “We all were hurt when Luka got traded, me as much as anyone, because I felt like I let people down by...

JaVale McGee, a three-time NBA champion and former Dallas Mavericks center, is headed to Australia. The Illawarra Hawks announced Friday that they’ve signed McGee to a one-year deal ahead of the 2025–26 NBL season. "Adding JaVale McGee to our program is a game-changer," Hawks general manager Mat Campbell said. "His leadership,...

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....

Kyrie Irving will miss a chunk of the 2025-26 NBA season recovering from his left ACL tear, which is why the Dallas Mavericks signed D'Angelo Russell to a two-year, $11.7 million deal this offseason. Russell played with Mavericks big man Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers, who went 72-43...

Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban believes the team is well-positioned for long-term success despite the challenges of the NBA’s new financial landscape. Speaking Friday during Cooper Flagg’s introductory press conference, Cuban praised team president and general manager Nico Harrison for managing the salary cap constraints that have forced...

With NBA free agency set to begin Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are focused on veteran point guard options. League sources tell dallassportsjournal.com/ that D’Angelo Russell has become a player of strong interest for the team as it prepares to spend its $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception. The Mavericks preserved...

The smile was real, but the moment was bigger than that. As Cooper Flagg sat beside Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd, the reality of his new life settled in. No longer the rising prospect from Maine or the phenom at Duke, Flagg is now the...