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Luka Doncic Trade Leaves Former Dallas Mayor Furious With Patrick Dumont in Open Letter

It is no exaggeration to call the Luka Doncic trade the most shocking basketball transaction of all time. When Patrick Dumont and Nico Harrison stepped up to speak to the public in the aftermath, they were met with stone-cold hands.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

Former Dallas mayor puts Mavericks owner on blast amid fan frustration

Former Dallas mayor Tom Leppert has sharply criticized the leadership of the Dallas Mavericks in a public opinion piece, taking aim at team governor Patrick Dumont and the Adelson family in the wake of the controversial Luka Doncic trade.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 10

Mavericks connected with $107 million Raptors star in trade proposal

The Dallas Mavericks had their season end prematurely in the Play-In Tournament at the hand of the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a year marred by bad trades, such as the Luka Doncic and Quentin Grimes trades, and an insane amount of injuries.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 10

NBA Legend Defends Nico Harrison Decision To Trade Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is among the most vilified men in the city. He has taken lots of criticism since trading star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 10

The Dallas Mavericks have paid their dues; it’s time for them to win the NBA Draft Lottery

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the only teams in NBA history to never move up in the NBA Draft Lottery. On Monday, the basketball gods have the chance to right this wrong.

Luka Doncic News / Total Apex Sports / May 10

Luka Doncic Trade Discussed By Former Dallas Mayor

Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert has weighed in on the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Leppert, now 70, served as the Mayor of Dallas from 2007 to 2011.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 10

Mavericks linked to national champion in NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks are slated to have a pick towards the end of the draft lottery, likely at No. 11 overall. There are a number of players that they could use with this pick, including one collegiate star who is expected to fly up big boards in the weeks leading up to the draft.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / May 9

Cooper Flagg gets compared to 10-time NBA All-Star who was drafted No. 1 overall

Dating back to the start of the college basketball season, Flagg has been the clear top choice in the 2025 class.

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 9

Former Mavericks guard likens being traded away from Warriors to Luka Doncic trade

The city of Dallas is feeling a level of betrayal since Nico Harrison and the Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mavs fans saw him as the successor to Dirk Nowitzki, thinking he'd get a statue across from him eventually.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 9

Former Dallas mayor slams Mavericks for trading Luka Doncic to Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks have been almost universally panned for deciding to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 9

Spencer Dinwiddie highlights Dwight Powell as a standout voice in the locker room

It wasn’t just vet leaders Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis who helped lead the team through hard times this season. In his exit interview recently, Spencer Dinwiddie made a point out of mentioning Dwight Powell as a guy who kept the team engaged and motivated during adversity.

Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 8

Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to Lakers will have impact lasting 'decades'

The Dallas Mavericks have been without Luka Doncic for over three months now after trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade is expected to have an impact on the league for many years, possibly decades, to come, according to Bleacher Report writer Dan Favale.

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Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Mavericks’ Klay Thompson reveals shocking new hairstyle

It looks like Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has taken on a new hairstyle in the offseason following the team’s playoff exit in April. Los Angeles barber J Ram (@jramcuts on TikTok) posted a video of Thompson’s visit for a recent cut.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 8

Re-visiting the Mavericks-Nets trade for Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks were the beneficiary of Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets two years ago. Since the trade, Irving helped the Mavs reach the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / May 8

Luka Dončić, Mavericks Could Meet in Preseason Clash in Las Vegas

The next highly anticipated matchup between Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Mavericks could come sooner than expected—and on one of the NBA’s biggest offseason stages.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 8

Additional perspectives on the trade of Luka Dončić – Part II

The Mavericks’ season is over and now Luka Dončić joins Dallas on vacation – did anyone actually “win” the shocking trade? With the 2024-2025 NBA Season officially a wrap for the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, the current chapter on the Luka Dončić trade is at least temporarily closed.

Nico Harrison News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

Is Nico Harrison Correcting Course Or Covering His Tracks?

For the third straight offseason, the Dallas Mavericks have overhauled their health and performance staff. This time, general manager Nico Harrison dismissed long-time head athletic trainer Dionne Calhoun and athletic performance director Keith Belton according to ESPN insider Tim MacMahon.

WNBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / May 8

'I Would Like to See Kyrie at a Game': Paige Bueckers Hopes to Share Dallas Stage With Kyrie Irving

Paige Bueckers has already made waves in Dallas since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. But when asked which celebrity she’d like to see courtside during her rookie season with the Wings, the answer came without hesitation: Kyrie Irving.

Nico Harrison News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Nico Harrison Dismisses Two Mavericks Members After Disappointing End to Season

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been crucified by the team's fans for trading away generational superstar Luka Doncic. Even worse, the Mavs seemed to only head downward after the trade.

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Klay Thompson's Big Change in Physical Appearance is Catching Attention

Dallas Mavericks' shooting guard Klay Thompson finished a rather discreet first season with the Texas franchise after ending a 13-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / May 7

NBA Draft Lottery Could Save Dallas Mavericks

Things are looking grim in Dallas. Nico Harrison made a trade on Feb. 1 that can only be compared to the Babe Ruth trade of yesteryear, which many believe put a curse on the Boston Red Sox spanning generations.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / May 6

Mark Cuban On Carmelo Anthony’s Hall Of Fame Nod: 'He Was Killing the League'

As NBA legend Carmelo Anthony enters the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the basketball world is abuzz with praise and admiration. Mark Cuban, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks and a prominent figure in the NBA for many years, shared his heartfelt response.

Kyrie Irving News / Total Apex Sports / May 2

Kyrie Irving Breaks Silence on Season-Ending Injury Recovery

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has broken his silence on his season-ending injury recovery. Irving, 33, suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025.