Mike Schmitz has been named General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, joining from the Portland Trail Blazers where he served as Assistant General Manager and was widely regarded as a top NBA talent evaluator.
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Dallas Mavericks Name Masai Ujiri President and Alternate Governor
Masai Ujiri has been named President and Alternate Governor of the Dallas Mavericks, where he will oversee all aspects of the team’s basketball operations and work to shape the organization’s long-term direction.
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Cooper Flagg Didn’t Just Live Up to the Hype. He Raised It.
Cooper Flagg’s impressive rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks saw him average 21.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over 70 games, while also breaking multiple records and earning praise from coaches and teammates for his work ethic and determination.
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Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice bring UCLA’s championship celebration to Raising Cane’s Hollywood ahead of WNBA Draft
UCLA’s Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice celebrated their NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship win by serving customers at Raising Cane’s in Hollywood, while reflecting on their journey and the growth of women’s basketball.
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After 14 Years Away, Empress Davenport Comes Back to North Texas to Help Build the Dallas Wings
Empress Davenport, a Duncanville, Texas native, has returned home after 14 years to join the Dallas Wings as an assistant coach, where she is excited to learn from head coach Jose Fernandez and contribute to the team’s success.
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Kyrie Irving Partners with ANTA and Sneaker Politics to Launch KAI 3 “Patchwork” With Court Restoration in Highland Hills
Sneaker Politics and ANTA’s KAI 3 “Patchwork” sneaker release in Dallas was more than just a product drop, as it included a ribbon-cutting and court unveiling at Fahim J. Minkah Community Park, highlighting the power of community collaboration and investment in youth recreation.
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New Era in Dallas: Blockbuster Trade Signals Mavericks’ Commitment to Winning Again
The Dallas Mavericks made a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets to acquire three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, veteran point guard Tyus Jones, young wing AJ Johnson, forward/center Marvin Bagley III, and two future first-round picks and three future second-round picks, while sending Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Danté Exum to Washington.
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A Foundation Recognized: Mark Aguirre’s Jersey Finally Joins the Rafters
Mark Aguirre’s No. 24 jersey was retired by the Dallas Mavericks, honoring the franchise’s first true star and acknowledging the foundation he laid for the team’s success in the 1980s.
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Dallas Wings Unveil 2026 Schedule as Franchise Momentum Continues to Build
The Dallas Wings enter the 2026 season with a 44-game schedule, featuring three games at American Airlines Center, a new head coach, and the league’s top draft pick, as they continue to build around guard Paige Bueckers.
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Living Proof: Home, Growth, and the Next Version of Keyonte George
Keyonte George, NBA player, recently returned to his hometown of Lewisville, Texas to reflect on his journey from there to the NBA, and to show kids that hard work can take you far.