Dereck Lively II recently underwent a procedure on his right foot to have bone spurs removed and was initially in a boot. Lively is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Lively averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks in 23.1 minutes across 36 games in his second NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks. Lively missed multiple months of the … [Read more...] about Dereck Lively II Undergoes Procedure To Remove Bone Spurs From Right Foot
Dylan Harper Following Cooper Flagg Matchup: ‘Showed The NBA World What We’re About’
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 76-69 on Saturday night, in a Summer League matchup featuring the top two picks of the 2025 NBA Draft. No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg finished with 31 points on 10-of-21 shooting, with No. 2 pick Dylan Harper scoring 16 points in 20 minutes. "[There's] not a better time to come back [than] in a game like this and a crowd as … [Read more...] about Dylan Harper Following Cooper Flagg Matchup: ‘Showed The NBA World What We’re About’
Mavs To Shut Down Cooper Flagg For Rest Of Summer League
The Dallas Mavericks are shutting down Cooper Flagg for the rest of Summer League, confirmed Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Flagg appeared in two games, scoring 31 points on Saturday night in a matchup against Dylan Harper. Flagg struggled in his Summer League debut, scoring 10 points. The decision to shut down Flagg was initially reported by Marc Stein of The Stein Line. … [Read more...] about Mavs To Shut Down Cooper Flagg For Rest Of Summer League
Jay Triano Joins Mavs Coaching Staff Amid Interest From Knicks
Jay Triano will join Jason Kidd's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks next season, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Triano joins Frank Vogel and Popeye Jones as new members of Kidd's staff. Mike Brown was interested in adding Triano to his staff as he looks for a lead assistant coach. The Knicks also had interest in James Borrego, though Borrego will remain with … [Read more...] about Jay Triano Joins Mavs Coaching Staff Amid Interest From Knicks
Mavericks Plan Immediate Contention, Long-Term Build Around Cooper Flagg
Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison had been operating with a compressed championship window around Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis after trading Luka Doncic before the 2025 deadline. However, winning the NBA Draft Lottery and selecting Cooper Flagg has fundamentally altered the franchise's strategic approach. The unexpected lottery victory allows Dallas to pursue … [Read more...] about Mavericks Plan Immediate Contention, Long-Term Build Around Cooper Flagg