Mavericks Exercise 2026-27 Team Option on Dereck Lively II

The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie-scale contract, the team announced Monday in a press release. The move locks in Lively’s $7.23 million salary for the 2026-27 season, putting him on track to become eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. Dereck Lively II Entering Third Season With Mavericks […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Mavericks Release Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Dennis Smith Jr.

The Dallas Mavericks have requested waivers on Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Dennis Smith Jr., the team announced Friday. All three NBA veterans were on non-guaranteed contracts for training camp. Per Spotrac, Banton’s deal contained both Exhibit 9 and Exhibit 10 language, meaning he’s now eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2025
Mavericks Sign Dalano Banton, Request Waivers On Matthew Cleveland

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed free agent guard Dalano Banton to a training camp contract while requesting waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland, the team announced Tuesday. Dalano Banton Entering Fifth NBA Season NBA insider Marc Stein noted in a post on X: “Dalano Banton had no shortage of overseas interest but held out for an […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Anthony Davis Returned to 5-on-5 Practice After Eye Surgery

Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis returned to the practice floor late last week for 5-on-5 play, NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Saturday. “It’s believed to be Davis’ first game-speed action since it emerged in July that he needed eye surgery to mend a detached retina,” Stein posted on X. Anthony […]

James Foglio  •  22 Sep 2025
NFL Exec Calls Micah Parsons Deal ‘Luka Trade 2.0’

Another Dallas sports team has traded a star player who was just entering his prime, and this time it took place in the NFL involving Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. Cowboys Traded Micah Parsons To Packers After an offseason of contract disputes, the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, where he reportedly signed […]

James Foglio  •  02 Sep 2025
Mavericks Waive-And-Stretch Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Re-Sign Dante Exum

The Dallas Mavericks have decided to waive-and-stretch former 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to create a roster spot for Dante Exum and save salary cap space under the second apron. Mavericks To Carry Dead Cap Hit For Olivier-Maxence Prosper By using the waive-and-stretch provision, Prosper’s remaining salary for the upcoming season was spread out over […]

James Foglio  •  30 Aug 2025
Kyrie Irving Gives Positive Update On ACL Injury Recovery

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving is slowly recovering from the torn left ACL he suffered last season. Irving had surgery on March 26 to repair the torn ligament he sustained during a game against the Sacramento Kings on March 3. The 33-year-old is hoping to return by January. Kyrie Irving Reports Good News […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2025
Mavericks Shopping Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Sign Dante Exum

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly are looking to re-sign veteran guard Dante Exum, but they need to create some cap space in order to offer the former first-rounder a new deal. Mavericks Acquired Olivier-Maxence Prosper In 2023 NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported Wednesday that the Mavs have “ramped up their efforts to create […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2025
Cooper Flagg Graces SLAM Magazine Cover For Second Time

Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft, has landed on the cover of another edition of SLAM Magazine. Cooper Flagg First Appeared On SLAM Magazine Cover In 2023 For the second time, the 6-foot-9 forward is appearing on the cover of the renowned sports magazine, holding […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025