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Mavericks' perfect draft pick just revealed himself after Dusty May hire

Yaxel Lendeborg is the perfect candidate for the Dallas Mavericks to select in the 2026 NBA Draft after he expressed excitement to play with his former Michigan coach, Dusty May, in Dallas.

06/23/26 - 7:40am

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks offseason tier list: Who's safe, who should be traded, whos as good as gone

The Dallas Mavericks' offseason is officially underway, and several players could be on the way out before next season begins. P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, and Daniel Gafford have been in trade…

06/23/26 - 6:00am

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Dusty May comes with a risk Mavericks fans are completely overlooking

The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May as head coach, but history shows college coaches often struggle in the NBA, and the transition remains difficult.

06/22/26 - 7:00pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Dusty May hiring should lead the Mavericks to this ideal target in the NBA Draft

With the news of the Dusty May hire, Michigan prospect Morez Johnson makes even more sense for the Dallas Mavericks in tomorrow's 2026 NBA Draft.

06/22/26 - 3:01pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Dusty May should already have the Mavericks' ultimate stamp of approval

New Mavericks coach Dusty May has Masai Ujiri's confidence as the Mavericks build their next championship contender, and this should be the stamp of approval they needed.

06/22/26 - 2:10pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Dusty May move just gave Mavericks a huge secret weapon for the NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May to become their next head coach, and he will have intel on how the draft board will fall after visiting with teams about Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., and…

06/22/26 - 12:20pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' Dusty May makes draft trade-back rumors even more intriguing

The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May as their new head coach, and this could lead the Mavs to drafting one of his former Michigan players in the 2026 NBA Draft if they trade back. These players…

06/22/26 - 10:41am

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' Daniel Gafford trade rumors open door to draft solution

The Dallas Mavericks have explored trading Daniel Gafford. If they trade him, the Mavs should draft a center to replace his production.

06/22/26 - 7:21am

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' rumored draft target offers much more than a Dirk Nowitzki link

Hannes Steinbach emerges as a Dallas Mavericks draft target, offering rebounding, scoring, and a surprising Dirk Nowitzki connection.

06/21/26 - 6:22pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


D'Angelo Russell's contract decision turns Mavericks' trade into more of a win

D'Angelo Russell opted into his player option with the Washington Wizards over the weekend, making the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade him look even better.

06/21/26 - 3:18pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' trade-down rumors can still lead them to many fans' favorite draft target

Even if the Dallas Mavericks trade down in the 2026 NBA Draft, there's still a chance that they draft Brayden Burries.

06/20/26 - 5:00pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks should trade up for Cooper Flaggs Duke teammate as draft rumors heat up

The Dallas Mavericks are interested in trading up in the 2026 NBA Draft, and they should target Cooper Flagg's Duke teammate, Isaiah Evans.

06/20/26 - 2:14pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Labaron Philon gave the Mavericks the perfect reason to draft him at No. 9

The Dallas Mavericks have a seemingly endless list of options at No. 9 overall, but Labaron Philon should be at the top of their list.

06/20/26 - 1:27pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks should trade one of their draft picks to escape forgotten rule

The Dallas Mavericks should trade their upcoming 30th pick back to the second round, as second-rounders don't have to be on guaranteed contracts like first-rounders do.

06/20/26 - 10:11am

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Thunder's rumored trade candidate makes too much sense for Mavericks to ignore

With OKC Thunder guard Isaiah Joe being entrenched in trade rumors, the Dallas Mavericks should take him off the Thunder's hands this summer.

06/20/26 - 6:00am

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks should avoid last season's nightmare by hiring a coach ASAP

The Dallas Mavericks need to hire a head coach as soon as possible, so there isn't a repeat in terms of not being aligned on upcoming offseason moves.

06/19/26 - 3:08pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' latest draft plans hint at a larger long-term goal

The Dallas Mavericks eye a draft trade-up from No. 30 as future picks are sparse, aiming to build young talent around Cooper Flagg.

06/19/26 - 3:02pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' draft trade rumor presents chance to steal underrated 7-footer

The Dallas Mavericks are interested in trading up from the No. 30 overall pick, and this could give them the chance to steal North Carolina center Henri Veesaar.

06/19/26 - 11:31am

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' No. 9 pick toss-up has a clear answer between two elite guards

With the 2026 NBA Draft less than a week away, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to have a choice between Kingston Flemings and Brayden Burries. Burries would definitely be the right choice.

06/18/26 - 5:00pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


Mavericks' rumored draft plan ignores what most fans are begging for

The Dallas Mavericks are interested in drafting Nate Ament with the No. 9 overall pick despite most fans begging for the team to draft a point guard.

06/18/26 - 3:09pm

Source: The Smoking Cuban


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