Franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki has been serving as a special advisor to the Mavericks since 2021, when then-owner Mark Cuban brought him back to the only NBA team he had ever played for. Since the Mavs’ sale in 2023, though, Nowitzki has seen his influence diminish as new powers rose in the organization. Recently, he said that the lack of clarity on his role has caused him to … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Nowitzki, Cuban, Depth, Outlook
Jamarion Sharp To Sign With Mavericks
The Mavericks will sign 7’5″ center Jamarion Sharp, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Scotto doesn’t specify the terms of the contract, but it will likely be an Exhibit 10 deal. Sharp, 24, was in training camp with Dallas last fall, signing an Exhibit 10 contract after going undrafted out of Mississippi. He was waived before the season began and wound up … [Read more...] about Jamarion Sharp To Sign With Mavericks
Mavericks Announce 2025/26 Coaching Staff
The Mavericks have officially confirmed head coach Jason Kidd‘s staff for the 2025/26 season, making the announcement in a press release (via Twitter). Here are the new hires, all of whom are assistant coaches: Former Pacers, Magic, Lakers and Suns head coach Frank Vogel will be Kidd’s top assistant, with an official title of associate head coach (our story). Vogel, who won a … [Read more...] about Mavericks Announce 2025/26 Coaching Staff
Southwest Notes: FVV, Adams, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Mavs
The Rockets‘ trade for Kevin Durant was clearly the most impactful move of the team’s offseason, but extending Steven Adams and re-signing Fred VanVleet on a more team-friendly deal shouldn’t be overlooked, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required) writes in a preview of the club’s season. As Lerner points out, both VanVleet and Adams are respected … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: FVV, Adams, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Mavs
Mavs, P.J. Washington Agree To Four-Year Extension
The Mavericks and forward P.J. Washington have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth nearly $90MM, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Washington’s new deal will run through the 2029/30 season. The first year of the veteran extension will have a starting salary of $19,813,044, ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweets. That is the maximum allowed — a 140% increase of Washington’s … [Read more...] about Mavs, P.J. Washington Agree To Four-Year Extension