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When Mark Cuban sold the Dallas Mavericks, there was a stated expectation that he would continue to run basketball operations "forevermore." By the time the Mavericks reached the Finals last June, it was clear that Cuban no longer was in charge the way he had anticipated with Nico Harrison reporting directly to new owner Patrick Dumont. "It's not a whole lot different than … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban’s Role With Mavericks Not Exactly What He Expected When He Sold Majority Stake

Kyrie Irving can become a free agent in 2025 if he declines his $42 million player option for the 25-26 season with the Dallas Mavericks. Regardless of the mechanics of what happens with his contract, ESPN's Tim MacMahon considers it highly likely that Irving remains with the Mavericks long-term. "He has a $42 million player option," said MacMahon on Friday's Hoop Collective … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Expected To Remain With Mavericks Long-Term Despite Potential 2025 Free Agency

Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a right wrist sprain after undergoing an MRI and will be reevaluated in one week. Doncic sustained the injury during the Mavericks' game against New Orleans on Tuesday. In 14 games this season, Doncic is averaging 28.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists in 28.1 minutes. Doncic has a PER of 21.8, which is his lowest mark since his rookie … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Out At Least One Week With Sprained Right Wrist

At the 20218 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets attempted to trade up to the No. 2 overall pick with Luka Doncic their target selection. The Sacramento Kings held the No. 2 pick that year and picked Marvin Bagley while the Atlanta Hawks did trade down from No. 3, sending the draft rights for Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 5 pick that became Trae Young and a first round … [Read more...] about Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his team's game on Sunday at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic is dealing with a right knee contusion. He's been seen limping through portions of the Mavericks last several games. This will be Doncic's first missed regular season game of the season. Dallas recently got P.J. Washington and Maxi Kleber back in the lineup and was … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Out Sunday At Thunder