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Patrick Beverley of the Utah Jazz is a perfect fit for the Dallas Mavericks. Now, of course, it hasn’t been said that Beverley is necessarily available after arriving in Utah in the Rudy Gobert trade. With that being said, it seems as if the Jazz are nearing a rebuild, especially if a Donovan Mitchell trade is in the […] READ MORE
It may be too early for this kind of exercise, but impending free agency, even a year down the line, for a star like LeBron James is always a major deal. He changed the scope of free agency with The Decision in 2010, and 2023 could be his last big move. James will turn 38 years old during next […] READ MORE
The Dallas Mavericks have an open roster spot, and a veteran like Carmelo Anthony is still available. Anthony spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers and actually played quite well. He’s well beyond his years of stardom with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks, but Anthony can still offer plenty to the Mavericks. Carmelo Anthony […] READ MORE
Luka Doncic has already appeared in MVP voting numbers. This next season, however, presents a clear path to the coveted award for the Slovenian sensation. His previous play certainly shows he’s capable of being the recipient of the illustrious MVP award, and he’s set to lead the Dallas Mavericks once again this season. The Luka Doncic […] READ MORE
With NBA free agency starting to wrap up there are a few quality players that have yet to be signed. One of the biggest names in this bunch is Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers. With multiple teams in need of his skill set, here are a few teams that should take a second look […] READ MORE
Rumors are swirling around Jalen Brunson leaving the Dallas Mavericks in free agency and joining the New York Knicks. Although nothing is certain until pen hits paper, it looks increasingly likely that Brunson will depart Dallas. Some may say that leaving Dallas is foolish due to the fact that the Mavericks just made the conference finals, but […] READ MORE
The Dallas Mavericks will have a plethora of offseason targets to monitor after surprising the NBA and making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals. Dallas already made a major trade to acquire Christian Wood, majorly improving the frontcourt. In addition, Dallas added a possible steal in Jaden Hardy through the 2022 NBA Draft. A couple […] READ MORE
Jaden Hardy is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks after being drafted 37th overall. The pick originally belonged to the Sacramento Kings, who are now getting the Mavericks’ 2024 and 2028 second-round picks in return. Hardy’s talent, and the system in place in Dallas, will allow the player to grow into a major steal. Jaden […] READ MORE
As things stand, the Dallas Mavericks currently hold the 26th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Trades can always happen, however. Dallas often has hit-or-miss drafts, but there’s always potential in a first-round pick. The Mavericks made it to the Western Conference Finals this season, so clearly they’re on the brink of true championship […] READ MORE
The Golden State Warriors beat Dallas in just five games and will return to the NBA Finals. The final series in the Western side of the playoff bracket was slightly anti-climactic, but the participants are certainly worth celebrating. Both teams should take great pride in their performances. The Mavericks had to overcome Luka Dončić’s calf […] READ MORE
Michael Love is a basketball and volleyball coach who's written for Last Word on Sports since April 2022. He's a lifelong Warriors fan (seriously; as a kid, the highlight of his fandom was Jason Richardson's back-to-back Slam Dunk contest wins) who lets his passion for the game influence how he covers every team. A NorCal native, he has a soft spot for Sacramento Kings basketball as well.