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27 May 2026

• [On SI] - Two Projected Trades That Could Kickstart Dallas Mavericks Rebuild
  The Dallas Mavericks don't want to trade Kyrie Irving, but maybe they should consider it.
• [The Comeback] - Toronto Raptors are the best fit for Kyrie Irving
  The Dallas Mavericks are starting the beginning of a new era. Dallas brought in former Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri to be the Mavericks’ President. One of Ujiri’s first moves in the role was parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd. Now, Ujiri will focus on not only finding a new head coach but…
• [Dallas Morning News] - Mavs CEO Rick Welts says ‘no casino component to our current plans'
  Welts says no future plans will contain gambling elements even as the team’s ownership and their ties to casino-style resorts grow their presence in the Dallas area.
• [Fansided: The Smoking Cuban] - Mavericks land perfect draft outcome in Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft
  Bleacher Report links Kingston Flemings to the Mavericks at No. 9 in a mock draft that could give Dallas its perfect draft-night outcome.
• [Dallas Hoops Journal] - Giannis Antetokounmpo Was Interested In Playing For Dallas Mavericks With Luka Dončić
  DHJ Quick Take: Antetokounmpo’s Fading Dallas Appeal Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was interested in playing for the Dallas Mavericks with Luka Dončić, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Dallas, though, traded Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. The Mavericks did some behind-the-scenes investigating leading up to the 2026 February trade […]
• [Fadeaway World] - Lakers Land Daniel Gafford In Bold Trade Proposal With Mavericks - Fadeaway World
  Analyzing potential paths to LA reunion between Luka Doncic and Daniel Gafford.
• [Roundtable: MavsRoundtable] - Jason Kidd Rumors Die As Cavaliers Make Coaching Announcement
  A "report" suggested the Cleveland Cavaliers could target ex-Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, but despite getting swept in the Eastern Conference Finals, the team announced that it's sticking with Kenny Atkinson.
• [Sporting News] - This wild Kyrie Irving trade idea gives Pistons a star and leaves Mavericks empty-handed
  This Kyrie Irving trade proposal is wild, but Dallas might want to think twice before throwing away the ultimate pairing for Cooper Flagg.
• [Fansided: The Smoking Cuban] - Mavericks could draft Mikel Brown Jr without trading up if Kings create ripple effect
  The Mavericks' perfect draft scenario would have a much better shot at coming true if this scenario picks up some steam.
• [Dallas Hoops Journal] - LeBron James Not Interested In Taking Drastic Pay Cut To Return To Cleveland Cavaliers
  DHJ Quick Take NBA legend LeBron James is not interested in taking a drastic pay cut to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. James becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018. If the future Hall of Famer doesn’t retire from the NBA, he’s widely expected […]