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Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg claimed he has grown to 6'10" barefoot, a significant increase from his 6'7.75" draft combine measurement. While some outlets question the accuracy of this claim based on visual evidence from media day, others highlight the potential strategic advantages of his increased height and note that the team has not officially updated his listed height.
Kyrie Irving is fully cleared to play for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026-27 season, having recovered from a torn ACL that sidelined him for 19 months. The 34-year-old guard expressed confidence in his physical readiness and highlighted the personal growth he experienced during his absence. Irving will join forces with 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg under new head coach Dusty May and team president Masai Ujiri, following a 26-56 season for Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg confirmed at Media Day that he has grown to 6 feet 10 inches without shoes, up from 6 feet 9 inches last season. The 19-year-old, who won Rookie of the Year, received official measurements on Thursday. This physical development, combined with reported offseason weight gains and shooting improvements, is expected to enhance his defensive and offensive capabilities for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Dallas bought out Klay Thompson’s final year ($17.5 million) to clear roster space after cap constraints prevented a trade, sending him to the Miami Heat. The move yields only modest cap relief for Dallas in 2026-27—roughly $3.9 million, potentially up to about $6.5 million if Thompson signs a new two-year deal—while the team remains over the soft cap and under the luxury tax due to a crowded 16 guaranteed contracts. The article argues the trade market was effectively closed by cap realities and criticizes the front office for accumulating assets that couldn’t be dumped.
Dallas bought out veteran guard Klay Thompson, ending his time with the Mavericks and freeing him to explore future opportunities, including a potential reunion with the Miami Heat.
Dallas bought out Klay Thompson, clearing the way for a sign-and-join with the Miami Heat. Thompson, who averaged 11.7 points and shot 38.3% from three last season, provides Miami with a veteran floor-spacer as Dallas retools for the future. Terms of the buyout weren’t announced, but Thompson is expected to take a discount to keep his salary intact, and the Heat have two roster spots available as they finalize the arrangement.
Miami Heat move toward signing Klay Thompson after a Dallas Mavericks buyout clears the path; once he clears the 48-hour waiver window, Thompson is expected to join in free agency on a two-year deal starting above $6 million, significantly boosting the Heat’s floor spacing with elite 3-point shooting alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, with depth pieces lining up behind him.
Dallas bought out Klay Thompson after two seasons with the Mavericks, and he’s expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. His exit comes as Dallas, which finished a poor 65-99 record with him on the roster, continues reshaping its roster amid free-agent moves elsewhere, including DeRozan's discussions with the Heat and Nuggets’ later agreement with him. Thompson wasDallas’ most prolific 3-point shooter during his stint and appeared in most games.
After two seasons in Dallas, Klay Thompson was bought out and is expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. He averaged 11.7 points per game last season and shot 38.3% from three as a reserve, a drop from his 21.9 ppg and 41.2% 3-point shooting with Golden State in 2022-23, as the Heat pursue continued championship contention while adding another veteran scorer.
Dallas bought out Klay Thompson's final year ($17.5M in 2026-27); after waivers, he’s expected to sign with the Miami Heat. Thompson struggled in Dallas (11.7 PPG, career-worst FG% 39.3 and 3P% 38.3 in 69 games) and briefly moved to the bench, but the Heat gain a veteran floor-spacer on a low-risk addition.
A rare 1-of-1 Cooper Flagg NBA rookie card with a jersey-patch from his Mavericks debut and Flagg’s signature was found in Rhode Island during a live stream by RhodyBreakers. Released in the 2026 Topps Chrome Update Basketball set and bolstered by Flagg’s Rookie of the Year recognition for 2025-26, the card has drawn global attention and the Mavericks have offered an extravagant “1 of 1 for 32” package (tickets, a signed jersey, photos, a VIP tour, etc.) in an effort to acquire it.
Dallas Mavericks have proposed a seven-item trade, including two 32-year premium lower-level season tickets and a game-worn Flagg jersey, to acquire the one-of-one Cooper Flagg debut patch autograph card from the Topps Chrome Update set, with bounties already surpassing $1 million. The card, tied to Flagg’s Oct. 22 NBA debut vs. the Spurs (10 points, 10 rebounds), was unveiled at Fanatics Fest. The market also features other debut patch cards (Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel), including a $1 million Harper bounty by Jared Bleznick; the Paul Skenes debut patch sold for $1.11 million in 2025, signaling the growing value of these collectibles.
Oklahoma City trades Lu Dort to Atlanta and sends Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks, while Dallas lands Zaccharie Risacher and the Thunder receive three future second‑round picks. The move bolsters Atlanta’s defense by adding Dort alongside Daniels and Walker and gives Dort a potential extension window, while OKC clears cap space but loses fan-favorite depth; Risacher gets a fresh start in Dallas as each side pursues its financial and competitive goals.
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three‑team deal that also involves the Dallas Mavericks; OKC will receive three second‑round picks from Atlanta, which also sends Dort and Ryan Nembhard to Dallas, while Dallas lands Atlanta forward Zaccharie Risacher. Thunder GM Sam Presti discusses the Dort trade and other offseason moves in an exclusive interview.
The Atlanta Hawks traded No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks in a three‑team deal that also sent Lu Dort from Oklahoma City to Atlanta and two future second‑round picks to OKC, with Dallas also adding guard Ryan Nembhard. Risacher, the 2024 No. 1 pick, averaged 12.6 points as a rookie and 9.6 points in his second season, marking a rare early exit for a top pick after just two seasons with Atlanta.