Ferrell Looking Forward to Playing with Dennis Smith Jr.

Although the two will compete for minutes at the point guard position when the Dallas Mavericks begin training camp in late September, second-year standout Yogi Ferrell and rookie first-round draft pick Dennis Smith Jr. could also see time on the court together during the 2017-18 season. Teaming together to lead the Mavericks during the MGM […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Poised To Breakout: Southwest Divison

Shane Rhodes identifies six individuals from the Southwest Division who may experience newfound success this coming season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Billups: Dennis Smith Jr. Can Win Rookie of the Year Award

There’s been a lot of hype surrounding Dennis Smith Jr. since the Mavericks selected him with the ninth pick in June’s NBA draft. The former North Carolina State point guard earned first-team All-Summer League honors in Las Vegas and bookkeepers consider him an early leader for Rookie of the Year. Former NBA point guard and current ESPN analyst […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Free Agent Bargains Still Waiting For Deals

While cap space is dwindling and free agency money is drying up, there are still bargains on the market

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Ranking the NBA’s Southwest Division

David Yapkowitz ranks the Southwest Division headed into next season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Agent: Noel ‘waiting on a legitimate offer’ from Dallas

Nerlens Noel is limited by his restricted free agent status as he is engaged in a stare-down with the Dallas Mavericks. “We are waiting on a legitimate offer from the Mavs,” said Noel’s agent, Happy Walters. “Until that time, Nerlens is training in L.A. until camp opens.” Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t appear to be […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mavericks, HEAT, Pacers Interested in Brandon Rush?

Back on MN soil. Was curious if ex-#Twolves wing Brandon Rush has a market. Told the Mavs, Heat, + Pacers are among a few teams to check in. Back on MN soil. Was curious if ex-#Twolves wing Brandon Rush has a market. Told the Mavs, Heat, + Pacers are among a few teams to check […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Agent: Noel ‘disappointed’ with Mavericks on Negotiations

The Mavericks have a plan, and by all appearances Nerlens Noel remains part of it. But it’s hard to get a grasp on that when negotiations with the young center for a new contract are essentially at a standstill. The two sides remain far apart on a new deal and the representative for the fourth-year […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mark Cuban: We Would Not Be Rebuilding in the East

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban cited the dominance of the Golden State Warriors and depth of the Western Conference as reasons for the direction of his franchise. “We’re rebuilding. Right?” Cuban said during the ESPN broadcast of the Mavs’ 88-77 win Sunday over the Phoenix Suns in the Las Vegas Summer League. “There’s no question […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021