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DALLAS MAVERICKS 26-56 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Mavericks' potential draft gamble at No. 9 could unlock an elite plan later This player could be a major late first-round steal for the Mavericks if they address wing or big at No. 9 and pivot to guard depth later.
Mavericks' embarrassing guard defense has a sleeper answer at the NBA Combine An answer to one of the Mavericks' biggest problems on defense is emerging at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
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Cooper Flagg's Duke teammate just sent Mavericks a draft message they can't ignore Cooper Flagg's former Duke teammate just made the case for the Mavericks to draft him undeniable.
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Mavericks' smartest NBA Draft plan may be to ignore what fans want most Dallas fans want the team to address their guard room in the 2026 NBA Draft, but there's quietly a different direction that they should cons...
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Kyrie Irving's perfect Mavericks backcourt partner emerged at the NBA Combine The Dallas Mavericks have multiple options ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, but this one young prospect would be the best fit on paper next to K...
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Dirk Nowitzki sacrificed nearly $200 million in NBA salary through "hometown discounts" with Mavs Dirk never felt the need to have more money.
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Mavericks need Masai Ujiri to abandon his favorite draft philosophy Masai Ujiri has a track record of drafting a certain prototype of player, but he'll need to change this up based on the Dallas Mavericks' ne...
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Mavericks' shooting guard of the future could fall into their lap in the NBA Draft The Mavericks’ biggest draft need could be sitting right there at No. 9, and he's a match made in heaven.
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Mavericks should use a draft trade escape plan to protect the Flagg era The Mavericks slipped in the draft lottery, but Dallas has a second option they could utilize.
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LeBron James free agency: Why Wizards, Rockets and Mavericks are more realistic than you think | Sporting News LeBron James hits 2026 free agency and 3 surprising teams make more sense than you think. Wizards, Rockets and Mavericks all offer realistic...
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Lakers' offseason wish list is proving Luka Doncic should still be a Maverick The Lakers' vision proves Luka Doncic should still be playing in Dallas.
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Mavericks' potential draft target just went from risky to irresistible This draft target may be impossible to pass on for the Mavericks after an impressive showing at the NBA Combine.
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Mavericks fans will love Masai Ujiri's brutally simple focus for Dallas Masai Ujiri came to the Dallas Mavericks to achieve one thing, and it's something Mavericks fans can deeply appreciate.
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Mavericks should target Masai Ujiri's former lottery pick who might be available A former Masai Ujiri lottery pick appears soon-to-be traded, and the Mavericks could emerge as a potential buy-low landing spot.
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Lakers predicted to cut ties with Luka Doncic's $33 million former Mavericks teammate | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers were recently urged to move on from a veteran forward.
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Mavericks' draft plan hinges entirely on other teams' decisions The Mavericks will be watching how the draft falls in front of them like hawks.
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Mavericks may be forced to explore a draft-night trade after lottery setback The Mavericks' best draft plan may be to trade back.
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Mavericks look like clear winners from Day 1 at the NBA Combine NBA Combine measurements may have quietly changed everything for Kingston Flemings, allowing the Mavericks to pounce.
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Mavericks' disappointing lottery gifts them a legendary chance to repeat history The Mavericks have a history of finding legends in this position, and fans will be hoping that history repeats itself.
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Mavericks have a 'match made in heaven' Cooper Flagg duo we've never seen The Mavericks have a special duo on their roster that they will finally get to unleash next season.
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Dallas Mavericks linked to back-injury-hit 18.2 PPG playmaker as No. 9 pick | Sporting News As the Dallas Mavericks will hold the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, discussion is going on around who they might target.
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Mavericks' lottery slide may have created the perfect scenario for Masai Ujiri The Mavericks slipped in the lottery, but it actually pushed them toward Masai Ujiri’s ideal draft targets.
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Mavs' missing lottery magic doesn't mean Cooper Flagg won't get help | Sporting News Dallas still has a chance to land some talent.
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