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NBA rumors: Why Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential Mavs interest is worth ‘filing away’

Although the Milwaukee Bucks’ campaign ended well over a month ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to have a steady presence in the 2026 NBA playoffs. When a team is eliminated, trade speculation inevitably rises. The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have both been floated as options, and Play-In squads like the Miami Heat and Golden […] The post NBA rumors: Why Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential Mavs interest is worth ‘filing away’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dawn Staley has been linked to an NBA head coach job

For the second consecutive offseason, South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley is being linked to an NBA gig. Christian Clark of The Athletic listed Staley as a name to watch for the Dallas Mavericks head coach job in an article on Friday. One NBA executive told Clark that it would not be a shock … The post Dawn Staley has been linked to an NBA head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jon Scheyer Rumored to Reunite With Cooper Flagg After Jason Kidd Gets Fired

Dallas Mavericks fired Jason Kidd on May 19th. The decision was declared as a mutual decision. However, recently Mavericks president Masai Ujiri came out and claimed that firing Kidd was his decision. Now the search for the new head coach is on and the most recent name to come up is Duke’s Jon Scheyer. Jon […]

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Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks appear to be cleaning out everyone strongly associated with the previous regime, and that has led to speculation about the future of guard Kyrie Irving. ESPN’s Shams Charania appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Wednesday and suggested that teams around the league are monitoring Irving’s situation in Dallas. “We’ve seen owner Patrick … The post Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nico Harrison’s unfortunate old quote resurfaces amid the Jason Kidd news

Nico Harrison is still taking Ls even after getting fired. The Dallas Mavericks made the stunning announcement on Tuesday that they are mutually parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons. Kidd is now being linked to one other NBA team in the wake of his split from the Mavericks. Social media users … The post Nico Harrison’s unfortunate old quote resurfaces amid the Jason Kidd news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dallas Mavericks make major decision on head coach Jason Kidd

Changes keep on coming in the Dallas Mavericks organization, and this time it is regarding head coach Jason Kidd. On Tuesday, the Mavericks announced that they have parted ways with Kidd after five seasons as the head coach. Kidd finishes with a 205-205 record, including two playoff appearances and an NBA Finals appearance. We have … The post Dallas Mavericks make major decision on head coach Jason Kidd appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position

The Dallas Mavericks have hired Mike Schmitz as their new general manager, the team announced on Friday. Schmitz, who served as assistant general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers since 2022, will be responsible for overseeing the franchise’s basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri. Schmitz is known for his intelligence and discipline in player evaluation. … The post Mavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Laying out Masai Ujiri’s perfect first Mavericks offseason after replacing Nico Harrison

After one of the most chaotic and emotionally exhausting stretches in franchise history, the Dallas Mavericks finally hit the reset button. They have brought in Masai Ujiri to replace Nico Harrison as the architect of the organization’s future. For a fanbase still reeling from the aftermath of the Luka Doncic era, the move signals a […] The post Laying out Masai Ujiri’s perfect first Mavericks offseason after replacing Nico Harrison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former ESPN analyst Mike Schmitz hired as Dallas Mavericks GM

Three NBA Drafts ago, Mike Schmitz was on-air for ESPN, breaking down picks and analyzing prospects. Now, he is the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks. Schmitz’s meteoric rise from media to the top ranks of an NBA front office leaves him as by far the most successful among a growing contingent of basketball analysts…

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Mavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri

The Dallas Mavericks continued reshaping their front office Friday, naming Mike Schmitz as general manager shortly after hiring Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor earlier this week. The move signals a significant organizational shift as Dallas looks to establish a new leadership structure following a disappointing 26-56 season. Schmitz will report directly to […] The post Mavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade

Masai Ujiri knows what he’s getting into as the next team president of the Dallas Mavericks. News broke on Monday that the Mavs were hiring Ujiri to replace disgraced executive Nico Harrison, who remains public enemy No. 1 in Dallas for orchestrating the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. During his … The post Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Masai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade

Longtime NBA general manager Masai Ujiri is gearing up for his new gig as GM of the Dallas Mavericks. A position that carries a heavy stigma following the infamous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025. On Tuesday, Uriji was asked whether or not he would have made the trade, per […] The post Masai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade Gets Addressed By Masai Ujiri

The Luka Doncic era with the Dallas Mavericks concluded over one year ago, but it’s still a burning topic in Texas. Even with the organization turning to a new page multiple times since Luka’s departure, the question still gets asked. Would anybody not named Nico Harrison make that deal with the Los Angeles Lakers? Masai […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade Gets Addressed By Masai Ujiri appeared first on HEAVY.

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Masai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’

In his introductory press conference, Dallas Mavericks team president and alternate governor Masai Ujiri addressed one of the most talked-about aspects of the team over the past two seasons: the departure of Luka Doncic and the arrival of Cooper Flagg. Many Mavericks fans are still heartbroken over the trade. brokered by former team president Nico […] The post Masai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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