Dallas Mavericks

NBA: Wembanyama sets franchise record as Spurs dominate Mavericks in Dallas

Victor Wembanyama put on a show in Dallas on Wednesday night, scoring 40 points and grabbing 15 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the Mavericks 125–92, Afrosport reports. The Frenchman set a new Spurs record for most points in a season opener, leading all scorers at the American Airlines Center. He went 15-for-21 from the field and converted nine of 11 free throws, as well...

NBA: Mavericks, Washington agree four-year, $90M extension

NBA: Mavericks, Washington agree four-year, $90M extension

The Dallas Mavericks and forward P.J. Washington have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $90 million, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old had a year left on his previous deal worth $14.1 million, but the extension keeps him in Dallas through the 2029-30 season. The deal, which was the maximum Washington could sign, keeps him away from free agency in 2026, as he is ineligible to be...

NBA: Mavericks’ Anthony Davis undergoes surgery to fix detached retina

NBA: Mavericks’ Anthony Davis undergoes surgery to fix detached retina

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has undergone surgery to repair a detached retina sustained during the 2024–25 season, Afrosport reports. Davis, who joined Dallas from the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic in February, is expected to make full recovery before the start of training camp. The 32-year-old featured in nine regular season games for the Mavericks, averaging 20 points and 10.1...

NBA: Flagg selected first overall, Maluach makes history in 2025 Draft

NBA: Flagg selected first overall, Maluach makes history in 2025 Draft

The Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday selected Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Afrosport reports. Flagg, at 18 years and 186 days, became the second-youngest player to be selected first in draft history behind LeBron James, who was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. The Mavericks finished 10th in the Western Conference...

NBA: Kyrie Irving agrees to sign three-year, $119 million deal with Mavericks

NBA: Kyrie Irving agrees to sign three-year, $119 million deal with Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly set to sign a three-year, $119 million contract extension with the team, declining his $43 million player option, Afrosport reports. Irving’s new contract will keep him at Dallas for an extended period and includes a player option in the 2027-28 season, with the deal expected to be finalised on July 6 when the new season officially starts. This new deal will keep...