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Dallas Mavericks announce Kyrie Irving will not play for the remainder of the 2025-26 season while he continues ACL rehabilitation, will stay with the team under medical supervision through the season, and aims to return fully for next season after ACL repair in March 2025.
Dirk Nowitzki said the Mavericks’ return in the Anthony Davis trade was underwhelming, noting there wasn’t much to show for losing a franchise icon as Dallas shifts to a new era around Luka Dončić and rookie Cooper Flagg; with Davis’s injury history and hefty contract limiting his value, the move signals a long‑term rebuild rather than an immediate title push.
Stephon Castle became the youngest player in NBA history to post a 40-point, 12-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, fueling the San Antonio Spurs to a 138-125 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas reshaped its outlook at the trade deadline by shipping out four players (including Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell) and bringing in a mix of buyout candidates, young assets, and multiple draft picks, all while preserving core pieces and avoiding the NBA’s Second Apron penalties. The piece argues the Doncic trade was a sunk cost and not the real story; the Mavericks’ win is staying flexible and not sacrificing playable pieces, enabling long-term cap room and roster-building potential despite the lack of a blockbuster swap.
The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade with Dallas and Charlotte that brings Anthony Davis, along with guards Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum, to Washington from Dallas in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, two first-round picks (one via OKC, one via GSW), and three second-round picks. Malaki Branham was also sent to Charlotte as part of the deal, giving Washington a veteran winner alongside young talent.
Mark Cuban praised the Mavericks' trade of Anthony Davis to the Wizards, calling it 'Love it' and arguing the deal provides financial flexibility and draft assets to build around rookie Cooper Flagg, even as discussions linger about Dallas's controversial Luka Dončić deal.
Charlotte started by trading Tyus Jones to Orlando for cash and two second-round picks, then reportedly moved Jones to Dallas for Malaki Branham, sending Branham to Charlotte as Jones heads to the Mavericks; the Hornets have been active at the deadline with other moves (Coby White, Mike Conley Jr., Ousmane Dieng) amid Jones’ modest season numbers.
Anthony Davis was traded from Dallas to Washington in a blockbuster deal: Dallas gets Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III and multiple first/second-round picks, while Washington receives Davis along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum. Dallas gains massive cap relief and escapes the luxury tax, but the returns are considered middling; Washington lands a veteran star to mentor a young core and continues its rebuild, a move labeled a solid win for the Wizards though not a slam dunk. The article also critiques Dallas’s front office and notes the potential value of future Mavericks picks for Charlotte via protections, with the Wizards potentially leveraging the swap-heavy haul as they eye next season.
Dallas trades Anthony Davis to Washington in an eight-player deal that also brings Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum to the Wizards, while Dallas acquires Khris Middleton, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, and multiple first- and second-round picks from Thunder, Warriors, Suns, Bulls, and Rockets; the Mavericks shed about $70 million in payroll and drop below the luxury tax. Davis, who is injured, is under contract through 2026-27 with a possible max extension, and Washington adds a star alongside a budding core as it retools around a new core and a top-eight protected 2026 first-round pick.
The Washington Wizards are set to acquire Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks in an eight-player trade, according to an AP source, a move that shifts the balance of both teams' rosters.
Dallas trades Anthony Davis to Washington, sending Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum with him, in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks (one likely Thunder’s 2026 and a Warriors 2030 top-20 protected), and three second-rounders (Phoenix 2026, Chicago 2027, Houston 2029). The move clears Davis’s max contract and builds cap flexibility for Dallas to pursue a post-Davis roster around Cooper Flagg, while Washington aims to be competitive next season with Trae Young, though Davis is expected to miss significant time due to injuries.
A proposed five-team trade would send Anthony Davis to Cleveland with the Mavericks, Lakers, Nets, and Wizards also involved. Dallas would receive Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, Lonzo Ball, Dean Wade, plus two 2032 draft picks; Cleveland would land AD in exchange for a 2031 Lakers first-round swap; the Lakers would receive Jarrett Allen and Thomas Bryant; the Nets would take Maxi Kleber and a 2032 Lakers second-round pick; and the Wizards would land Gabe Vincent and a 2026 Cavaliers second-round pick. However, the deal requires massive cap gymnastics to clear second-apron space and multiple salary dumps, and with Lonzo Ball as Dallas’ only expiring contract this is highly unlikely—though it underscores the complexity of any AD trade.
Jason Kidd’s profanity-filled tirade at a postgame press conference is read as more than bravado—potentially signaling an exit from Dallas amid a rebuild and a looming GM search, with speculation he may seek a front-office role or be frustrated with the direction. The piece argues the franchise needs stability and alignment around Cooper Flagg’s development to define the next era.
Dallas coach Jason Kidd blasted critics in a fiery postgame tirade about his use of teenage rookie Cooper Flagg after a 111-107 loss to the Rockets, insisting he knows what he’s doing as Flagg continues to produce (34 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists) following a historic 49-point teen game earlier in the week. The Mavericks, 19-30 and 11th in the West, remain plagued by injuries and inconsistency, and Kidd also criticized the officiating on a late game sequence.
After the Mavericks’ 111-107 loss to the Rockets, Jason Kidd delivered a rare, expletive-filled postgame tirade criticizing officials and defending his lineup choices, including Cooper Flagg’s role at point guard. The explosive remarks, which could draw a roughly $25,000 fine, come amid a frustrating season and ongoing questions about team alignment and leadership with Luka Doncic.