Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II Undergoes Foot Surgery, Expected To Return For Training Camp

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has reportedly undergone surgery on the right foot injury that limited him to 36 games (29 starts) in the 2024-25 season, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Tuesday. His foot was placed in a boot after the procedure, and the 21-year-old is expected to be healthy for training camp. Dereck […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2025
Mavericks Shut Down Cooper Flagg For Rest of NBA Summer League

The Dallas Mavericks are shutting down Cooper Flagg for the remainder of the NBA summer league, ending the No. 1 overall pick’s Las Vegas stint after just two games. The Mavs’ decision to shut down Flagg was first reported Sunday by NBA insider Marc Stein. Cooper Flagg Bounced Back In NBA Summer League The Mavs […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2025
Anthony Davis Undergoes Eye Surgery, Expected To Return For Mavs Camp

Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. Anthony Davis Will Be Ready For Training Camp Davis is expected to be healthy in time for training camp, his first with the Mavs since being dealt to Dallas in […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jul 2025
LeBron James Only Interests Mavericks If Contract Bought Out

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly would only be interested in adding LeBron James if the future Hall of Famer was able to convince the Los Angeles Lakers to buy him out. Mavericks Only Want LeBron James If He Becomes Free Agent Appearing on ESPN Radio 710 in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said the Mavs would […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jul 2025
D’Angelo Russell Set To Join Mavericks On Two-Year, $13 Million Deal

D’Angelo Russell has come to an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks on a deal worth two years and $13 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 29 games with the Brooklyn Nets last season. He spent the second half of the season there after playing 29 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jun 2025
LeBron James Trade to Mavericks Gaining Steam Ahead of NBA Free Agency

The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season on Sunday. “I will say that there has been some LeBron-and-Dallas buzz going on a couple years now,” Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported at the 9:40 mark of his latest […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025
Which Mock Drafts Best Predicted The 2025 NBA Draft?

The 2025 NBA Draft is complete and it’s time to reflect. We’ve already handed out draft-night grades but now it’s time to assess the very basis of those grades! Over here at Basketball Insiders, we’ve compiled eight different mock drafts to see who performed the best (and worst). The sites used are ESPN, The Athletic, The […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jun 2025
Mavericks Are ‘Leading Suitor’ For D’Angelo Russell After Kyrie Irving Contract

The Dallas Mavericks and star point guard Kyrie Irving agreed to a three-year, $119 million contract extension earlier this week, and the team is reportedly looking to bolster its backcourt while he recovers from a torn ACL. Irving declined his $43 million player option for next season before signing his new deal. The extension gives […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2025
NBA Draft 2025 Live Tracker: Updates & Grades For Every Pick In Round 1

The 2025 NBA Draft is here and Basketball Insiders will have you covered from start to finish of the first round. This year’s draft class has been highly touted for a couple years now, and their moment in the spotlight has arrived. The workouts are complete, as are the interviews. Now, it’s time to sit back […]

Vivek Jacob  •  25 Jun 2025