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The Mavericks painful reminder of how they threw a championship team way in less than three years

The Dallas Mavericks received a painful reminder this week of just how dramatically their trajectory has shifted over the past three years, as both of the franchise's former cornerstones were honored as NBA Players of the Week while thriving elsewhere. Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving throw verbal jabs at each other during Mavs photoshootLos Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson earned the Week 6 awards for the 2025-26 season, underscoring not only their individual brilliance but also the steep cost of Dallas' recent roster decisions.Luka dominated the Western Conference with averages of 37.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 10.3 assists, continuing to justify the Lakers' blockbuster decision to acquire him in February 2025 in a trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas. Brunson claimed the Eastern Conference honor after posting 28.8 points per game with […]

AJ Dybantsa’s debut with BYU is so impressive that Cooper Flagg is relegated to the sidelines

AJ Dybantsa wasted no time proving why he's one of the most hyped young players in college basketball. In his long-awaited debut for the BYU Cougars, the freshman forward erupted for a dominant performance that had fans talking across the country.Cooper Flagg's preseason debut gives the Mavericks fans reasons to smileAlthough BYU narrowly lost to Nebraska, 90-89, in Saturday's exhibition matchup, Dybantsa's individual brilliance was impossible to miss. He led all scorers with 30 points, while adding seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals, giving the Cougars a glimpse of the kind of all-around weapon they now have in their lineup.Social media quickly lit up after the final buzzer, with fans calling Dybantsa's showing "unreal" and "next level." One user summed up the excitement and the inevitable comparison by posting, "I see why Cooper Flagg reclassed now," from @Rongs215 on […]

Luka Doncic admits he’ll never fully move on from the Mavericks trade

For Luka Doncic, the pain of being traded by his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, to the Los Angeles Lakers still lingers. That emotion resurfaces this Wednesday, October 15, as the two teams meet in Las Vegas for an NBA preseason matchup.For the Slovenian star, the game will carry mixed emotions. He'll be facing the team that drafted him and gave him his first opportunity in the league. During his pregame press conference, Doncic spoke candidly about how he feels ahead of facing his old teammates.It's obviously going to be something (facing the Mavs). Obviously, I'm going to feel something every game I play against them.In the 2025-26 NBA GM Survey, who will win the MVP? SGA, Doncic, Jokic, or someone else?And although he now proudly wears the Lakers' purple and gold, Doncic admitted he hasn't forgotten the bond he […]

Anthony Davis makes it clear to Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving that he is number one on the Mavericks

Anthony Davis finds himself at the center of an unlikely contender with the Dallas Mavericks as he has an exciting group of teammates and two who share the No. 1 overall pick tag with him - but he flashes a warning to Cooper Flagg about their roles.But the 32-year-old Dallas Mavericks star is jokingly reminding them that they may be No. 1 overall picks as well, but he has something they will never attain as while shooting a promo for his teammates, he joked about his college record compared to his peers'.Cooper Flagg's preseason debut gives the Mavericks fans reasons to smileThe NBA veteran was asked to explain a photoshoot he did with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg as in the shoot, the three former No. 1 overall picks are raising their forefingers to indicate how all three of them […]

Cooper Flagg miraculously escapes from a serious injury that could have terminated his season with the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg dodged what would have likely been a season-ending injury in a preseason game against the Utah Jazz, leaving his fans and teammates breathing sighs of relief after he came out unscathed of the situation.During the third quarter, Flagg drove to the team's transition and attempted a dunk. When he landed, his left leg folded awkwardly beneath him, and he collapsed down the floor, grabbing his knee. The arena was quiet as cameras captured the frightening moment. Cooper Flagg's preseason debut gives the Mavericks fans reasons to smileQuick recovery, preventive measuresFollowing the tense landing, Flagg received the assistance of teammates and spent a few minutes on the floor prior to being safely removed from the game in the fourth quarter as a precaution. Initial examinations confirmed that he avoided serious injuries, and he was able to […]

Luka Doncic backs bold Kyrie Irving vs Victor Wembanyama showdown

Luka Doncic has thrown his support behind a potential new stars-only spectacle: a one-on-one showdown between Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama during the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend. Speaking on Hot Ones, Doncic said he believes those two would make for an electrifying duel, thanks to Kyrie's elite isolation skills and Wembanyama's rare size and versatility. The idea comes amid rumors the league is considering a one-on-one tournament as a fresh feature to reinvigorate All-Star Weekend. With fans and players alike seeking more competitive formats, Doncic's nomination of this specific pairing adds weight and intrigue to the evolving conversation. Quando pressed on whom else might deserve a spot, Doncic stuck to his guns: Wembanyama is a lock because "you really can't score on him" in isolation, and Kyrie deserves inclusion given his signature offensive repertoire. The matchup, he believes, would play […]

Luka Doncic backs bold Kyrie Irving vs Victor Wembanyama showdown

Luka Doncic has thrown his support behind a potential new stars-only spectacle: a one-on-one showdown between Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama during the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend. Speaking on Hot Ones, Doncic said he believes those two would make for an electrifying duel, thanks to Kyrie's elite isolation skills and Wembanyama's rare size and versatility. The idea comes amid rumors the league is considering a one-on-one tournament as a fresh feature to reinvigorate All-Star Weekend. With fans and players alike seeking more competitive formats, Doncic's nomination of this specific pairing adds weight and intrigue to the evolving conversation. Quando pressed on whom else might deserve a spot, Doncic stuck to his guns: Wembanyama is a lock because "you really can't score on him" in isolation, and Kyrie deserves inclusion given his signature offensive repertoire. The matchup, he believes, would play […]

Lakers could get support for Luka Doncic’s game from his former Mavricks teammate

Luka Doncic's arrival at the Los Angeles Lakers at last season's trade deadline marked a major change for the team and the 26-year-old star himself. After joining LeBron James and coming from the Dallas Mavericks, the franchise's challenge revolved around his game, a problem that seems to have been solved. Or so believes an NBA writer.Bryce James makes fun of LeBron James in a resurfaced video that went viralThe answer to the Lakers' dilemma When the Slovenian arrived on the team, the focus was on finding a player who could complement Luka's game, play efficiently on defense, and be a high-flying dunker on offense. After signing Deandre Ayton, this problem seemed to have been solved, but as free agency approaches, the Lakers could go after a former teammate of Doncic's. "The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to be their […]

Anthony Davis has a peculiar complaint against the Lakers

At the start of this year, a blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA, sending Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and bringing Anthony Davis to Dallas. The move was met with outrage from Mavericks fans, who felt their postseason and championship hopes had been stripped away.And indeed, Dallas failed to achieve either of those goals in 2025. However, the franchise did secure the No. 1 pick in the draft, selecting highly touted prospect Cooper Flagg, who has been heralded as a potential heir to LeBron James. With this roster rebuild, the Mavericks are betting heavily on young talent while surrounding it with experienced players like Davis.Cooper Flagg shines in Mavericks training camp as the new era begins in DallasAnthony Davis's complaints against the LakersSince his arrival in Dallas, Davis has shown he still […]

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg roasted for not recognizing NBA greats

Cooper Flagg arrived in Dallas under a glare of expectation, the No. 1 overall pick, fresh off a dominant freshman season at Duke, expected to carry huge promise. But at one Mavericks media day event, he found himself wrestling with perhaps the least flattering of rookie tests: identifying retired stars from the year he was born.In a "name-that-player" segment, Flagg was shown trading cards of NBA players drafted in 2006, the same year he entered the world. He struggled. Asked to identify Hedo Turkoglu, he admitted: "Not good to start. Don't know him." From there, gaps showed, he couldn't name Zydrunas Ilgauskas, skipped Eric Snow entirely, and faltered on Rasual Butler, Antoine Wright, and Rashad McCants.He did manage to name Juwan Howard (now an assistant coach) and Michael Finley (whose post-playing role with Dallas likely made that an easier guess). […]

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