The Mavericks have considered trading Dennis Smith Jr. ahead of the February deadline, but finding the right deal for the 21-year-old point guard won't be easy.
Sean Deveney
Mavs rookie Luka Doncic has exceeded all expectations through the first half of the 2018-19 season. More significant, though, could be what the addition of Doncic means for the future of the franchise as the front office tries to build a roster around him.
Dirk Nowitzki explained why his defensive mistake allowed Tracy McGrady to unleash a famous dunk on Shawn Bradley back in 2005.
Jordan Greer
Mavs rookie Luka Doncic has already seized the franchise-player mantle in Dallas and taken the league by storm. That's why he's one of SN's Faces of 2019.
Sporting News checked in with an NBA assistant coach and a league scout to break down the eight rookies leading the way in playing time so far this season. Here's what they had to say.
Luka Doncic has been a big part of the Mavericks' early success, but he isn't the only reason why Dallas finds itself with a winning record.
Trae Young's first dribble set up his wipeout blow.
Dan Bernstein
As we head into the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season, we're rolling out our Top 100 players. Here's how it looks from 40-59.
NBA coaches must balance a number of important factors, so we'll try to do the same with Sporting News' 2018-19 coach rankings. Let's break down the tiers and hit a few notable names along the way.
Top-five picks like Luka Doncic and Trae Young aren't the only NBA rookies ready to contribute.
Sporting News
Do the Mavericks, Lakers or Pelicans make the most sense for All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins in free agency?
Scott Rafferty
As free agency approaches, the Mavericks are in DeAndre Jordan-or-bust mode, hoping to return to the playoffs before Dirk Nowitzki retires.
Here are the NBA Draft results, complete with grades and analysis for each pick.
Chris Stone
A complete recap of the 2018 NBA Draft picks.
There was not quite as much movement as expected on NBA Draft night, but for some teams, it was a night to remember. For some, it’s already forgettable.
Who came out on top at the 2018 NBA Draft? And who left Barclays Center in desperate need of a summer vacation?
There were 60 players selected in Thursday’s NBA Draft, but there is much invested in the star power of three guys: Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Michael Porter Jr.
NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.
Tom Gatto
The 2018 NBA Draft is just days away, which means it’s time to lock in a final set of prospect rankings. Here's how our Big Board looks ahead of draft night.
NBA Draft day is here, and we’re so excited, we’re bringing you our final installment of the Mock Draft. (These picks will certainly all be correct.)
What will the Kings do at No. 2? How many trades will we see in the first round? There are still plenty of questions ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft, but here's our best guess at what happens with each pick.
Workouts, trade rumors and smokescreens. It's all there with the 2018 NBA Draft fast approaching. Let's see how the first round goes down in our latest Mock Draft.
As top prospects begin ramping up their workouts, Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down the first round with his NBA Mock Draft projections.
The Suns are officially on the clock after securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft lottery. Will they go with Luka Doncic or Deandre Ayton?
The Suns won the NBA Draft lottery on Tuesday night, capturing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
The Suns snagged the No. 1 pick, De'Aaron Fox and the Kings vaulted up the board and the Mavericks fell into a difficult spot on NBA Draft lottery night.
With the NBA Draft Combine quickly approaching, here are the top storylines you should follow at the annual event.
Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton are the favorites to go first overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, but a pair of wildcards might wind up in the mix if the lottery pans out just right.
The latest NBA standings, odds and projections ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft lottery.
Rick Carlisle termed the talk "inaccurate."
The NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft.
In a first-person piece for Sports Illustrated, former Mavericks employee Melissa Weishaupt addresses the hostile work environment she and many others have endured.
The Pelicans came back from 15 points down to beat the Spurs as Popovich was ejected in the opening minute of the third quarter.
Thomas Lott
ESPN NBA reporter Brian Windhorst says the Mavs are among the teams that are applying data in ways that will help them lose, and that teams are cleverly disguising their tactics as "player development."
Kenan Goyette
Players, executives and a team owner offered thoughts after learning Fegan had been killed in an automobile accident in Colorado.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban still hasn't adequately answered questions about how the team's corporate culture became toxic with accusations of misogyny and sexual harassment under his typically watchful eye.
The Sports Illustrated report on sexual harassment within the Mavericks organization came as no surprise to someone familiar with the topic — one of the attorneys involved in the harassment lawsuit against the Knicks 11 years ago.
After 50,000 career minutes, Dirk Nowitzki still can't get any respect put on his name
Gabe Fernandez
Dennis Smith Jr.'s rookie season has been filled with learning experiences. But it's clear the Mavericks guard has the talent to eventually succeed Dirk Nowitzki as the team's star and leader.
Sean Highkin
Barea, a guard for the Mavericks, reportedly was responding to Wizards point guard Wall calling him "a little midget trying to get mad."
E.Jay Zarett
The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.
Skylar Rolstad
This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.
A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.
Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.
Though his minutes were limited, Kawhi Leonard looked like himself in his season debut and his return from injury.
Nerlens Noel got a hot dog at halftime of Saturday's game between the Mavericks and Clippers, but Rick Carlisle doesn't seem too worried about it.
Why can't a young talent like Nerlens Noel crack the Mavericks' rotation? Apparently the former Kentucky standout just isn't trying hard enough.
Gregg Popovich was tossed after a call went the wrong way against the Spurs.
The Mavericks traded for a young, talented center last season in Nerlens Noel, but he can't find playing time on the worst team in the league. What's happening in Dallas?
Coming off a win over Dallas, LeBron James decided to heap some praise on the Mavericks' young, budding stud — while tearing down the Knicks in the process.
Joe Rivera
Dennis Smith Jr. impressed scouts with his athleticism and toughness. Now he's exciting the Mavericks with how quickly he's adapted to the NBA game.
Nubyjas Wilborn
Half of the top 10 picks in this year's draft made their professional debuts on Wednesday. Their stats looked good.
While there are other franchises that can clear significant space, these look like the most likely major players in the 2018 offseason.
Danny Leroux
The Dallas Mavericks power forward was in a jovial mood on April Fool's Day as he wished good luck to the new Chicago Fire signing
Ben Spratt
Thomas scored 38 points to help the Celtics upend Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.
Alec Brzezinski
Nowitzki was brought in to start at center in lieu of Andrew Bogut, but the move hasn't been very successful.
Gabrielle McMillen
Lowry made 10 of his 17 shot attempts to help Toronto upend the Jazz.
San Antonio led by as many as 34 points in a 110-82 rout that saw Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry score just six points.
Joe Rodgers
Durant scored 19 while grabbing 11 boards with 10 assists on Friday.
Thomas became the fifth player in Celtics franchise history to score 50 or more points in a game. The rest of the group includes three Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famer.
LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving all posted double-doubles against the Celtics. Cleveland held on for the win.
Salah Mejri reportedly said something to Trevor Ariza about his wife and kids.
Jordan Heck
James Harden already has nine games this season with 30 points and 10 assists, one more than he had all of last season.
Arthur Weinstein
The Boston Celtics kept Russell Westbrook in check for about 16 minutes on Friday night, but the Thunder star took over from there.
Marcus Dinitto
Millsap had to play center with Dwight Howard out, but it didn't affect his play.
The Celtics are finally starting to look like the team everyone expected might challenge the Cavaliers for Eastern Conference supremacy.
The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.
Dragic and Whiteside teamed up to outduel John Wall and Bradley Beal in a thrilling showdown.
Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but he would never admit it.
Westbrook became just the fourth player in NBA history to record seven straight triple-doubles.
So much for Wednesday night's highly anticipated marquee matchups. Neither was much of a contest.
Ron Clements
The Cavs continued their success against Raptors, improving to 3-0 against their new rivals this season.
After turning in his third straight game of 30-plus points, people may need to start paying attention to the Jazz forward.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is terrorizing teams around the NBA, even as announcers and other players struggle to pronounce his name.
The owner of the Mavs didn't like how the ref missed a blatant call.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA's brightest rising stars, had big games in a head-to-head treat Wednesday night.
Brandon Schlager
With Kevin, Kyrie and LeBron all putting up big numbers so far this season, they're making their case for the definitive trio in today's b
Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.
The Mavs are in the midst of their worst losing streak since 1999 but Mark Cuban says it's not his worst experience as owner.
Frye will miss Friday's game against the Mavericks following his father's death on Thanksgiving.
Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.
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Joel Embiid and the 76ers did something they haven't done in a long time.
Steven J. Gaither
Back from a concussion, Horford came up huge in the final seconds to give the Pistons their first home loss.
The star guard is still nursing knee and finger injuries that have kept him out all season.
The Mavericks have reinstated the media credentials of ESPN’s Marc Stein and Tim MacMahon.
The Warriors coach, dismayed by the lack of decorum displayed by the campaign, echoed the sentiments of many around the NBA on Wednesday.
Bogut will visit his former team Wednesday night.
The Warriors and the Thunder are set to face off Thursday, pitting two former teammates in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook against each other for the first time this season.
The Golden State Warriors are showing that assembling a team of superstars doesn't produce better results right away.
Kyrie Irving hit a key 3-pointer to help the Cavaliers beat the Raptors in a repeat of last season's Eastern Conference championship. He could take some of the load off King James.
The Mavs owner took a dig at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign vow to buiild a wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
Bob Hille
The longtime Mavericks player also reiterated that he wants to end his career in Dallas.
As contract talks with the Heat continue to drag, other teams reportedly are helping Wade gain leverage.
The NBA salary cap will increase by $24 million, according to the Vertical.
Mark Cuban has been contacted by a group of Republicans looking for an alternative to Donald Trump.
Parsons not-so-subtly called for Dwight Howard to join the Mavericks once his contract with the Rockets was up.
Cuban’s argument isn't so much about numbers as it is wins.
Westbrook was fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language at a fan while Durant was hit with a $15,000 fine for his Flagrant 2 foul against Mavs forward Justin Anderson.
With just 50 seconds left in the game, Kevin Durant was ejected on a Flagrant 2 foul as the Thunder took a 3-1 series lead over the Mavs.
The Thunder forward was called for dealing a blow to Mavericks' Justin Anderson's head.
The Mavs coach wasn't pleased with how the Thunder conducted business Thursday.
Even without Stephen Curry the Warriors were able to rally to hold a late lead, but James Harden hit the game-winner for the Rockets.
There's no dancing in basketball, according to the Dallas Mavericks forward.
Charlie Villanueva relished the opportunity to discuss his small role in the win that drew the playoff series even at one game apiece.
Travis Durkee
The Mavericks are dealing with injuries to both starting guards ahead of their Game 2 matchup against the Thunder.
Thunder assistant Monty Williams surprised his team by making his first appearance at Chesapeake Energy Arena since the death of his wife.
Kevin Durant seems to feel that he's being overlooked when it comes to elite players in the NBA.
The who, what, where, when and why of the first round matchup between the Thunder and the Mavericks.
Kobe Bryant has spent his entire NBA career with the Lakers, but it could have been different had Mark Cuban gotten his way.
Sacha Pisani
The Spurs put themselves in the same category as the 1985-86 Celtics, but they aren't getting the royal treatment.
Jackson is on fire for the Pistons, who end a postseason drought dating to 2009.
The Warriors clinched the top seed in the Western Conference Thursday night while keeping their hopes of setting a single-season record.
The Mavericks used a big offensive game by J.J. Barea and a big defensive play by Dirk Nowitzki to get an 88-86 win.
Detroit is finding offensive balance at the right time.
The 37-year-old will play at least one more season in the NBA, and then decide if he is ready to walk away.
The 37-year-old came up big Sunday with 40 points, joining Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone on an exclusive list.
With this win, the Spurs have now won 33-straight at home against the Warriors.
The Thunder's playoff clinch was a hollow reminder that the standard has been raised.
You can probably guess who hit the milestone first.
Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving proved Cleveland has enough firepower to win even if LeBron James doesn't suit up.
The Spurs have held their opponents to 85 points or fewer 20 times this season, double their total from the 2014-15 season.
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle initially was livid about the interaction.
Warriors came from behind Thursday to hand the Thunder their sixth loss in their last eight games.
With LeBron James and Kyle Lowry sitting out for rest, the Cavs and Raptors lost against Eastern Conference teams fighting for playoff spots
Cavs-Raptors and Pacers-Hornets ended on near buzzer-beaters during Friday night's NBA action.
Nowitzki has quietly played his way to sixth on the all-time career scoring list with more than 29,000 career points.
Damian Lillard absolutely torched the Warriors on Friday night.
It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.
Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.
Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.
Horford said other cities could help optimize his off-court appeal.
The Clippers pushed aside their off-court drama in a big way against the Bulls on Sunday.
Riley Curry has a not-so-secret admirer, and dad Stephen Curry isn't too keen about it.
Kobe is a veteran and he will not stand for this.
It wasn't supposed to be this easy, but it was.
Former lottery picks Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell got an earful from Kobe Bryant after the Lakers' 121-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.
When Kemba Walker shoots well, the Hornets are a much better team.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors dominated on the road Monday, beating the Cavaliers 132-98.
A red-hot Rockets team attempted to hand the Cavaliers a second Texas loss, but it didn't happen.
Noah appeared to aggravate a December injury to his left shoulder.
The Thunder point guard and the Mavs forward were tossed minutes apart following a pair of confrontations between the teams.
Chicago has gone 7-2 in his absence, and, more important, rookie Bobby Portis has blossomed with more playing time.
With a win Sunday against the Pacers, Houston (19-19) remained seventh in the Western Conference standings and got back to .500 for the first time since Dec. 26.
Williams' bucket capped a 25-point night and set off a wild celebration.
Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a decisive win against the Rockets on Saturday.
Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.
Khris Middleton scored 33 points to help the Bucks end a three-game losing streak.
Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell helped the Lakers get over the hump against the Celtics.
The league's best team struggled mightily without its best player Wednesday night.
Atlanta showed in its win over Houston the type of firepower that makes it a legit threat to Cleveland in the East.
The reigning NBA champions may be without their MVP leader for the next two games. Stephen Curry is suffering from a right calf strain.
San Antonio has won a franchise-record 26 straight home games dating to last year.
Dirk Nowitzki is close to being one of the five best scorers in NBA history.
Rick Carlisle was not happy after his team's loss Tuesday night.
Kobe Bryant managed one of those performances that allow Lakers fans to reminisce about his youthful vigor. He also looked like a hobbled old man at times.
Stephen Curry and his Warriors teammates looked gassed in Saturday's loss against the Bucks, but have a chance to start a new streak.
Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been diagnosed with the beginnings of a stress reaction and will miss the next two weeks.
The Thunder could be a dangerous team by season's end.
Anthony Davis is still an MVP-caliber player. He just needs more help from his teammates.
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle had high praise for his former point guard, saying he has elevated his game.
Golden State stifled Sacramento's offensive attack to move to 18-0 on the season.
Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
The Warriors became the first team in NBA history to start a season with 16 consecutive wins.
Rajon Rondo didn't quite work out in Dallas, but the owner isn't worrying too much about it. "S— happens," he said.
The Hall of Fame player and former Rockets coach is welcome back in Boston, his old teammate says.
Maybe such a scene should be expected inside Toyota Center the way this season has started for Houston.
Michael Carter-Williams and Greg Monroe led the Bucks to a thrilling double-overtime upset over LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
Also Friday, LeBron James reminded everyone that he has no real rivalry with Carmelo Anthony.
Steven Gaither
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took a shot at the ESPN reporter.
Dallas roared to a 118-108 win over LA in the first meeting between the teams in Dallas since the DeAndre Jordan offseason drama.
The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.
The Rockets star and self-proclaimed MVP shot 2 of 15 from the field and was 0 for 10 from 3-point range in another blowout to start 0-3.
The way Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan tell it, their “feud” was never really that big.
Nowitzki will watch as Steve Nash is inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor, despite opening the season with back-to-back road games.
Tyson Chandler doesn't think he was ever seriously a part of the Mavs' long-term plans.
The Mavericks introduced point guard Rajon Rondo on Friday evening. Coach Rick Carlisle compared him to perennial All-Star Jason Kidd.
