Mark Cuban told The Athletic on Wednesday that the Dallas Mavericks will not attempt to trade Anthony Davis this season despite widespread speculation following general manager Nico Harrison's firing and the team's 4-11 start. Cuban, who serves as an adviser to governor Patrick Dumont, confirmed his re-engagement with basketball decisions after selling majority control in … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban Confirms Return To Mavs Basketball Ops, Says Team Won’t Try To Trade Anthony Davis
Mavericks Intend To Keep Kyrie Irving
The Dallas Mavericks hope to keep Kyrie Irving, sources tell Marc Stein. Irving remains out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, but he is "vibing nicely" with Cooper Flagg in practice settings. The Mavericks re-signed Irving in the offseason on a three-year, $119 million deal. Irving agreed to lower his salary for the 25-26 season from his player option … [Read more...] about Mavericks Intend To Keep Kyrie Irving
Mavericks Won’t Rush GM Search To Replace Nico Harrison
The Dallas Mavericks will not rush their search for a new general manager following Nico Harrison's departure, sources told The Athletic. Governor Patrick Dumont was in China this week on Sands Corporation business while the team operates with co-interim general managers Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley. One source with knowledge of ownership's thinking said qualifications will … [Read more...] about Mavericks Won’t Rush GM Search To Replace Nico Harrison
Anthony Davis Trade Return For Mavericks Likely Similar To Kevin Durant Deal
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to explore trading Anthony Davis before February's trade deadline, according to rival teams around the league. Any potential return would likely resemble the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets rather than the hauls Utah Jazz received for Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell in 2022. A Western Conference scout said the depleted draft pick … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Trade Return For Mavericks Likely Similar To Kevin Durant Deal
Dante Exum To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Dante Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery. Exum was re-signed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract in the offseason. The Mavericks will need to waive Exum to create an open roster spot, but they are not allowed to sign a player until January 6th because they are hard capped at the second apron. Exum's career has been slowed by injuries dating back to his torn ACL in … [Read more...] about Dante Exum To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery