2023 NBA Draft: Biggest Draft Night Surprises
After many months of waiting, the 2023 NBA draft finally arrived and lived up to the hype. Every once in a while, we see the dawn of a new era in the NBA, and we might have seen just that when the San Antonio Spurs selected Frenchman Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick on […]
Kyrie Irving Expected To Return To Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is one of the bigger names expected to hit the open market this offseason. However, the expectation is that Irving is going to re-sign with the organization once free agency begins. It sounds like the 31-year-old has limited legitimate options if he does decide to leave Dallas. The Mavs could […]
Mavericks Wanted To Bring In Clint Capela
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela was involved in trade talks with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of this week's draft, but the two teams couldn't agree on a deal. The Mavericks were vulnerable under the rim all year last season and Capela would've been a great pick-up for the team, but when the two sides were […]
2023 NBA Draft Night Winners
After many pre-draft workouts and countless hours of scouting from front offices, the NBA draft has now concluded. Now that it is over, we have had over 24 hours to process the selections that each team made. Some teams chose the best players available, and some teams chose fit, but at the end of the […]
Mavs Looking To Sign Bruce Brown?
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs may be in the market to sign forward Bruce Brown. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 11.5 points with the Nuggets last season and was instrumental in helping the team capture an NBA title. But he declined his $6.8 million player option, so he'll be free to sign […]
Mavericks Trade For Olivier-Maxence Prosper At No. 24
The Dallas Mavericks received their traded player exception earlier on Thursday when they traded the 10th overall pick to the Thunder. Then they used it to receive Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 pick, which became Olivier-Maxence Prosper out of Marquette. Prosper is a big 6-foot-8 wing that excelled in efficiency, low turnover numbers, and […]
Dereck Lively II Heads To Dallas At No. 12
The Dallas Mavericks not only traded away Davis Bertans' contract, but they traded back and still got one of their biggest targets in the draft. Dereck Lively II brings a top-notch lob threat and defensive presence at the center position. The Duke product finished his freshman year with averages of 5.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 […]
2023 NBA Final Mock Draft (First Round Projections)
The NBA Finals are over and now that Denver has claimed its first championship in nearly half a decade, all eyes in the NBA shift to the draft! Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing a revised NBA mock draft. This will be a modified version of my latest mock draft, with new rumors and news […]
2023 NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama...Then Who?
The NBA never stops. With the Finals still fresh in mind, it's now time for the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams lagging in the competition hope to select players that can turn their fortunes around. While there are 30 NBA teams, the 2023 draft will feature only 58 picks. The Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers […]
Kyrie Irving Not Drawing Much Interest From Teams
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are the only team interested in guard Kyrie Irving, at least at the moment. The 31-year-old, who will be free to sign with a new team this summer, averaged 27 points in Brooklyn and Dallas last season. While Irving has proven to be a potent producer since […]
2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Pick Predictions
Today, RotoBallers, I'm going to be doing an NBA mock draft. The draft is really going to be based on overall team fit, projected draft range, and my opinion on the best landing spot. Throughout this mock draft, I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and […]
Kyrie Irving To The Rockets?
According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Rockets may look to add guard Kyrie Irving this offseason, especially if the club isn't successful in bringing back James Harden. Irving began the 2022 campaign in Brooklyn but was traded to Dallas, where he averaged 27 points in 20 games for the Mavericks. There's always a chance […]
Mavericks Have High Praise For Anthony Black After Workout
The Dallas Mavericks had Anthony Black from Arkansas come in for a pre-draft workout and by the time he left, the team had 'high praise' for the 19-year-old point guard. After failing to make the playoffs, the Mavericks own the tenth pick of the draft and they've been doing a lot of homework on a […]
Kyrie Irving Wants LeBron James To Join Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to become a free agent this summer. The superstar guard recently said he wasn't going to rush into making a decision this offseason. However, his chances of coming back to Dallas are beginning to look better by the day. Irving recently reached out to LeBron James to see […]
Mavericks Not Interested In Kyrie Irving Sign-And-Trade
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to become a free agent this summer. The superstar guard recently mentioned that he's in no rush to sign a new deal. It sounds like the 31-year-old is going to take his time before deciding where his next home is going to be. There have been rumors that […]
Kyrie Irving In No Rush To Sign
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to become a free agent this offseason. The 31-year-old recently said that he's in no rush to make a decision on his free agency. Irving started the season with the Brooklyn Nets before being traded mid-way to the Mavericks. Sadly, the duo of Luka Doncic and Irving didn't […]
Mavericks Ready For "Meaningful Overhaul"
The Dallas Mavericks are ready to make a "meaningful overhaul" to their roster, team sources have told The Athletic. Despite the best efforts of Luka Doncic and the addition of Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks finished this season with an awful 38-44 record and missed the playoffs. The poor campaign landed Dallas the No. 10 pick […]
Christian Wood Unlikely To Return To Dallas?
According to reports from The Athletic and the Dallas Morning News, forward/center Christian Wood is unlikely to return to the Mavericks. There have been rumblings that the Mavericks coaching staff never wanted him on the team. However, the 27-year-old has lashed back at the reports, stating he will soon "tell the real story." He had […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/29/23): NBA DFS Lineups
It's time for Game 1 of a highly-anticipated Suns-Nuggets series, starting in the high altitude of Denver at Ball Arena. Jokic, Murray, Durant, Booker, Paul, and Ayton make up a star-studded matchup. It will be interesting to see how it unfolds after neither team had a challenging time putting away their first-round opponents. Single-game slates […]
Brooklyn Nets Post-Mortem: Offseason Moves to Avoid Another First Round Exit
Every year, the NBA Playoffs crown only one champion out of 16 total teams. Eight of those teams get eliminated in the first round and they are left trying to figure out whether or not the team is trending towards championship contention or the opposite way. The Brooklyn Nets are one of those teams that […]
Mavericks Are Optimistic About Re-Signing Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been in the rumor mill quite a lot since the team's season ended less than a week ago. He's expected to test free agency to see if he can get the money he wants on a team that interests him, but Mavericks General Manager, Nico Harrison, has expressed optimism […]
The Top Move Each NBA Lottery Team Must Make This Offseason
The play-in tournament was created to put an end to "tanking" once and for all, but it hasn't quite worked that way. Tanking is still a thing, as NBA teams don't want to be stuck in "No Man's Land," the middle zone of a seventh to 10th-place finish. And, who can blame them? As of […]
Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates - Play-Ins and Playoffs
For the final time this season (actually); welcome back, RotoBallers! The postseason is upon us, so I wanted to do one final round-up of what injuries there are for the 20 teams still in contention to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy this summer. So, as always I'm here to help you stay up to date […]
Jaden Hardy Leads Mavs In Scoring In Final Game
Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy led all scorers with 25 points in Sunday's season finale against San Antonio, shooting 11-for-23 from the field in a 138-117 loss. He completed his line with five rebounds and five assists. The 20-year-old rode the bench for most of his rookie season but emerged as a reliable rotational player […]
Kyrie Irving Declines Exit Interview With Dallas Media
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving declined to do an exit interview with the media on Sunday. After the 31-year-old was traded by Brooklyn, he indicated that he wanted to remain in Dallas. However, the latest development will open the door for speculation surrounding his future with the team moving ahead. Irving appeared in 20 games […]
Luka Doncic States He's Happy In Dallas
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic stated, "he's happy" being on the team while speaking to the media on Sunday. The MVP candidate acknowledged reports that he might request a trade this summer. Yet, that doesn't appear to be the case, despite his displeasure with the Mavs seemingly throwing up the white flag. Doncic had the […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/9/23): NBA DFS Lineups
This is the last day of regular season in the NBA, which means most teams on the slate don't have anything important to play for. Identifying the teams that are playing to improve their seeding is a huge key because they are the ones who we can count on their starters and rotation players to […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/8/23): NBA DFS Lineups
It's critically important to take stock of which teams have something to play for with only two days left in the NBA regular season. Identifying these teams is a huge key because they are the ones who we can count on their starters and rotation players to play their normal allotment of minutes. The Timberwolves […]
Mavericks vs. Kings Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 4/5/2023
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, April 5th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]
Kyrie Irving Expected To Play Against Sacramento
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Despite the rumors that he and Luka Doncic could be shut down for the rest of the season, he seems to still be expected to play at least one more game. With the team still on the […]