Dallas Mavericks News
Mavericks' chance to bring Ryan Nembhard home faces two major obstacles
Ryan Nembhard will soon become a free agent, but the Dallas Mavericks don't have the roster space to sign him and other teams are interested in him. This makes a reunion more challenging.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks' Ryan Nembhard homecoming isn't as easy as it seems
Ryan Nembhard will become a free agent after the Charlotte Hornets waive him, but the Dallas Mavericks' path to bring him home comes with a challenge: their full roster.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Ryan Nembhard's release makes Mavericks' decision to move on easier to understand
Ryan Nembhard's winding path after departing from the Dallas Mavericks is making it easier to understand why the Mavericks moved on from him. The Charlotte Hornets plan to waive him as part of the…
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Hornets waiving Ryan Nembhard opens door to an unexpected Mavericks reunion
The Charlotte Hornets plan to waive Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, giving the Dallas Mavericks the chance to reunite with the young guard.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks' Klay Thompson breakup makes a Dwight Powell reunion even more puzzling
The Dallas Mavericks bought out Klay Thompson earlier this offseason, but this decision will look even worse if Dwight Powell earns a standard contract.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Dwight Powell's return hands Mavericks an unexpected training-camp battle
With Dwight Powell returning to the Dallas Mavericks for the preseason, he and Moussa Cisse may end up being in a training-camp battle.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Cooper Flagg is about to make his rookie season look like a warmup for the Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is about to make his first season in the NBA look like a warmup after working on his 3-point shooting and shot creation this summer.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Dusty May must succeed where Jason Kidd faltered with the Mavericks
Dusty May joins the Dallas Mavericks after major success at both FAU and Michigan, but his new challenge will be rebuilding after Jason Kidd's departure. Recent comments about Kidd's tenure suggest…
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks' Dwight Powell signing isn't the nightmare some fans are making it out to be
The Dallas Mavericks are signing Dwight Powell to their training-camp roster. Despite some fans making it seem like this move is disastrous, there's nothing for them to be upset about.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Kyrie Irving is finally the Mavericks' unquestioned veteran leader
Kyrie Irving may not have been the Dallas Mavericks' true veteran leader in seasons past, but on a younger roster that lacks veterans, this is a new role for him to embrace.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks Dwight Powell training-camp invite is the least they could do for him
The Dallas Mavericks are giving Dwight Powell a formal invite to training camp, which is honorable considering his history with the franchise.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks have another level of transition offense waiting to be unlocked
The Dallas Mavericks excelled in transition last season, but forcing more turnovers could unlock an even more dangerous fast-break attack.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks' next dominant frontcourt trio rests on Dereck Lively II's health
The Dallas Mavericks have a promising young frontcourt trio with Cooper Flagg, Morez Johnson Jr., and Dereck Lively II, but if this group wants to be successful together, Lively II has to remain…
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Kyrie Irving will make Dwight Powell's looming Mavericks exit easier to stomach
It looks like Dwight Powell won't be back for the Dallas Mavericks for the regular season but Kyrie Irving will help fill the hole that Powell's departure will leave as a leader.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks' Dwight Powell reunion has an obvious roadblock they shouldn't remove
Even though Dwight Powell will be on the Dallas Mavericks during training camp, they shouldn't waive someone to sign him to a standard contract.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks' rumored Dwight Powell return should be taken with a grain of salt
Dwight Powell is returning to the Dallas Mavericks for training camp, but this doesn't mean that he will be on the 15-man roster for the regular season.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Dereck Lively II is the Mavericks' most overlooked breakout candidate
Injuries have limited Dereck Lively II to 98 games, but the Dallas Mavericks big man could finally put it all together in year four.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks exploring Kyrie Irving trades would help avoid a Jalen Brunson 2.0 disaster
If the Dallas Mavericks don't explore Kyrie Irving trades at the trade deadline, they could lose him for nothing in free agency just like they did with Jalen Brunson in 2022.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Mavericks' failed double-big strategy could return under Dusty May
The Dallas Mavericks used a double-big lineup to begin the 2025-26 season, and Dusty May could consider a similar idea during his first year as head coach of the Mavs.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
Cooper Flagg can make Mavericks fans fall in love with basketball all over again
Dallas Mavericks fans were heartbroken when the team traded Luka Doncic, but Cooper Flagg will make these fans fall in love with the game again.
Source: The Smoking Cuban
