It was widely expected that the Dallas Mavericks would draft Duke phenom Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft on June 25. But the Mavericks accidentally leaked their plans by revealing their pick on their Website before taking it down.

Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Shaq's OGs guard Kyrie Irving (11) of the Dallas Mavericks talks to media members during the NBA All Star-Practice at Oakland Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Richie Adubato accumulated a 94-170 record over the course of three-plus seasons from 1989 to 1993. His best campaign with Dallas came in 1989-90 when he was hired as coach after 11 games into the season. The Mavericks finished 42-29 and made their lone postseason appearance under Adubato.

The Indiana Pacers are evaluating Myles Turner's future after inconsistent playoff performances, potentially opening the door for a trade. A proposed deal involves the Dallas Mavericks sending Dereck Lively II to Indiana for Bennedict Mathurin.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford just taught a local gym goer a valuable lesson in staying humble. Gafford recently visited a gym in the Dallas County suburb of DeSoto, Texas.