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If the Dallas Mavericks retain their draft pick on lottery night, sources tell Marc Stein of Substack they will explore trading it. The Mavericks will only keep their pick if it is in the top-10, otherwise it will be conveyed to the New York Knicks as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade. If the Mavericks keep the pick, they can also trade the 2027 selection. After missing the … [Read more...] about Mavericks Will Explore Trading 2023 First Rounder If Retained At Lottery

The Dallas Mavericks will retain Nico Harrison as general manager. When giving Jason Kidd a vote of confident last week, Harrison opened up the possibility of his own job being under scrutiny given the Mavericks' disappointing season. "If we don't make the playoffs, we all have to be evaluated," Harrison said. "I have to be evaluated by my boss." Sources tell Marc Stein of … [Read more...] about Nico Harrison Will Remain As GM Of Mavericks

Kyrie Irving declined to participate in exit interviews with the media after Sunday's game with the Dallas Mavericks eliminated from the postseason. When the Mavericks first traded for Irving, he said he wouldn't talk about his free agency until after the season concluded. The Mavericks may need to offer a four-year if not five-year max contract in order to re-sign Irving. Luka … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Declines To Speak To Media For Exit Interview

Luka Doncic reiterated his long-term commitment to the Dallas Mavericks following their 138-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs to close out the season. "I'm happy here, so there's nothing to worry [about]," said Doncic after the game. ESPN reported earlier in the weekend that the Mavs feared Doncic requesting a trade as early as 2024. "Something's got to change, for sure. I … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Following Spurs Loss To End Season: ‘I’m Happy Here’

The NBA is investigating the Dallas Mavericks for sitting several healthy players for their game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. The Mavs were still alive for a spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, but chose to sit several regular rotation players. Postgame, Dallas head coach Jason Kidd said the team chose to "go in another direction" as opposed to chasing a … [Read more...] about NBA Investigating Mavericks For Shutting Players Down In Game 81