Dirk Nowitzki: ‘I’d love to keep’ Nerlens Noel

Still up in the air is the future of center Nerlens Noel, who was acquired in a trade last season from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-foot-11, 228-pounder averaged 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 22 games with the Mavericks last season. Noel is a restricted free agent who has yet to sign with […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Forthcoming NBA Milestones

LeBron James, Chris Paul and Dirk Nowitzki are among those due for big milestones this coming season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
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