DALLAS MAVERICKS 26-56 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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AJ Johnson - Drops 20 points in victory Johnson ended Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls with 20 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), one rebound and one assist in 25 minutes.
Impact The second-year guard came over from Washington as part of the trade that sent Anthony Davis (finger) to the Wizards, but Johnson still struggled for regular action at the NBA level with Dallas. Johnson averaged 3.9 points, 1.1 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 10.4 minutes per tilt through 23 games for the Mavericks this season. All signs point toward Dallas exercising Johnson's team option for 2026-27, and perhaps he'll have a clearer path to minutes if the Mavs don't re-sign Khris Middleton.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Klay Thompson - Career-worst year comes to close Thompson amassed 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 10 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 victory over the Bulls.
Impact Thompson produced a career-worst campaign in 2025-26, drawing a career-low eight starts. The veteran sharpshooter averaged a career-low 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.9 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes per tilt through 69 games this season, shooting 38.3 percent from deep. Thompson has a $17.46 million player option for 2026-27, which he figures to pick up and return for his third season with Dallas, barring a trade or contract buyout.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Khris Middleton - Limited to six minutes Middleton closed Sunday's 149-128 victory over the Bulls with eight points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across six minutes.
Impact Middleton logged just six minutes with the Mavericks pulling most of their starters early. Since his trade from Washington, Middleton made 29 appearances for the Mavericks with averages of 10.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 21.1 minutes per contest. The veteran will now hit the open market as a free agent.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Max Christie - Sees 13 minutes in finale Christie racked up 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and two blocks across 13 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 victory over the Bulls.
Impact The Mavericks pulled the plug early in this contest with their key players and still walked away with the win. Christie played a key role for the Mavericks in 2025-26, posting averages of 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 29.1 minutes across 74 regular-season appearances.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Flagg Predictions | The Bounce | EP 22
APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE
Comparing Cooper Flagg's rookie season with Mavs to LeBron James' rookie season with Cavs | Sporting News Their names come up together a lot.
APRIL 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Jason Kidd's bold message to Cooper Flagg reveals what Mavericks know is coming next Jason Kidd's simple words give fans a glimmer of hope for next season.
APRIL 13 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM
Klay Thompson gets brutally honest regarding his future with Mavericks | Sporting News Michael Kaskey-Blomain
APRIL 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mavericks' next can't-miss roster move is clear after thrilling late-season surge The Dallas Mavericks continue to hit home on this one trend, and they need to capitalize by making the right move when it comes to this youn...
APRIL 13 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM
Lakers have ideal former Luka Doncic teammate to target if Mavericks expert is right The Los Angeles Lakers plan to build their roster around Luka Doncic this summer, and the Mavericks will likely have the ideal big man avail...
APRIL 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Mavericks can't bring Klay Thompson back under any circumstances He was supposed to be the missing piece, but now Dallas has no choice but to move on from an all-time great.
APRIL 13 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM
Tyler Smith - Pours in 20 points in fanale Smith produced 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls.
Impact Smith spent most of the season toiling in the G League and became available after Houston dropped him. He's a developmental player who shows good floor-spacing potential and encouraging shooting numbers, but his future in Dallas is uncertain. A return to the G League seems the most likely path, though the Mavericks are expected to make several moves that could enhance Smith's fortunes.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
John Poulakidas - Logs team-high 28 points from bench Poulakidas recorded 28 points (9-18 FG, 8-16 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls.
Impact Pouladakis drilled an impressive eight three-pointers in the win, eclipsing the career high he set two games ago. After spending most of the season with the Clippers'G League club, the 6-6 Yale product signed a two-way deal with Dallas in late February and has proven to be a diamond in the rough. His excellent totals at season's end pose an interesting quandary for the team, which expects to have Kyrie Irving (knee) back this season. With his wing options limited by Cooper Flagg, Pouladakis' best chance for advancement is a delayed return from Irving, or some other injury-related mishap.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Moussa Cisse - Grabs 20 rebounds in season finale Cisse produced 17 points (6-15 FG, 5-6 FT), 20 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 41 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls.
Impact Cisse impressed with a season-ending second double-double. The center position has been a frustrating issue for the Mavericks, who tried to move on after the Anthony Davis debacle with an injury-riddled crew of big men. The undrafted rookie logged several double-digit rebound totals during his tenures with the parent club, and his potential could persuade the Mavericks to thin out the depth at center in the offseason.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Mavericks just blew their only chance to tank correctly Dallas had one chance to tank to help out Cooper Flagg, but they didn't do it hard enough.
APRIL 13 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM
Chicago Bulls Lock In 2026 Lottery Odds & Move Closer to Adding First-Round Pick With a 149-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, you can officially tie an oversized, ugly bow on the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls seas...
APRIL 13 • SI.COM
NBA's Nightly Recap | April 12, 2026
APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE
Mavericks suffer Cooper Flagg nightmare that should've been avoided The Dallas Mavericks need to look at themselves in the mirror after Cooper Flagg's latest injury.
APRIL 13 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM
Mavericks Highlights vs. Chicago Bulls | April 12, 2026
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John Poulakidas (28 Points) vs. Chicago Bulls | April 12, 2026
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BULLS at MAVERICKS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 12, 2026
APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE
Ryan Nembhard - Dishes 23 assists Nembhard recorded 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 23 assists, nine rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls.
Impact Nembhard was given the keys to the offense due to the majority of the team's rotation players being out and Cooper Flagg (ankle) exiting early, and he did not disappoint, as he set a Mavericks rookie record for assists in a game. On top of his playmaking, Nemhard added 15 points and ended up one rebound shy of a triple-double. The rookie guard concludes the season with four double-doubles and his name engraved in Mavericks history.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Nembhard's 23 assists break coach Jason Kidd's rookie Mavs record in blowout of Bulls in finale

Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd’s club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the...
APRIL 13 • Associated Press
Cooper Flagg exits final rookie game early, caps off standout rookie season with Dallas | Sporting News Cooper Flagg’s rookie season came to a quick end Sunday, but not before the No. 1 pick reminded everyone just how special his first year has...
APRIL 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cooper Flagg's standout rookie season ends as the No. 1 pick of the Mavs injures ankle in finale

Cooper Flagg’s standout rookie season ended slightly prematurely after the No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks limped to the locker room in the finale against Chicago and was ruled...
APRIL 13 • Associated Press
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