The Dallas Mavericks are not expected to re-sign Christian Wood in free agency, sources tell Tim Cato of The Athletic. The Mavericks traded a first round pick to acquire Wood on an expiring contract last June. Wood is a talented offensive player, but his limitations on defense were pronounced. Wood's agent, Adam Pensack, launched an aggressive behind-the-scenes campaign to … [Read more...] about Christian Wood Expected To Leave Mavericks In Free Agency
Jason Kidd Prioritized Mavericks Signing JaVale McGee Last Offseason
The Dallas Mavericks signed JaVale McGee last offseason to a three-year, $17.2 million contract that quickly appeared to be a mistake. Sources say signing McGee had been prioritized by Jason Kidd, but he was benched eight games into the season. McGee and Kidd had familiarity with each other during their time together with the Los Angeles Lakers. McGee has two seasons remaining … [Read more...] about Jason Kidd Prioritized Mavericks Signing JaVale McGee Last Offseason
Kevin Durant Wants To Keep Details Of Relationship With Kyrie Irving ‘Internal’, ‘I Wouldn’t Say It Was A Problem’
When asked by Logan Murdock of The Ringer about what went wrong with the Brooklyn Nets, he said that it would be up to James Harden and Kyrie Irving to explain it. Durant signed an extension in the 2021 offseason and expected Harden and Irving to follow suit before the start of the 22-22 season. Both players eventually asked for trades from the Nets. "You got to ask them, to be … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Wants To Keep Details Of Relationship With Kyrie Irving ‘Internal’, ‘I Wouldn’t Say It Was A Problem’
Mavericks Close To Hiring Dennis Lindsey In Advisory Role
The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to hire Dennis Lindsey as a special assistant to Nico Harrison. The Mavericks considered hiring Lindsey in the summer of 2021 to replace Donnie Nelson before hiring Harrison. The Mavericks have been looking for an experienced sounding-board voice since last offseason. Harrison's most recent two hires came from the Brooklyn Nets: Senior … [Read more...] about Mavericks Close To Hiring Dennis Lindsey In Advisory Role
Mavs Reportedly Planned To Tank In March; Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Refused To Sit
The Dallas Mavericks were originally planning to tank back in March, according to Kevin O'Connor of Fan Duel TV. The decision was met with pushback from Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, who both refused to sit out games. "In late March, Dallas coaches met with players to discuss a plan for Markieff Morris and Javale McGee to play heavier minutes. "That is when the tanking was … [Read more...] about Mavs Reportedly Planned To Tank In March; Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Refused To Sit