The NBA draft is less than a month away.

The 2025-26 NBA season was absurd for the Dallas Mavericks. Trades, lottery luck, a GM dismissal and some serious licking of wounds defined the franchise over the last 12 months. Without a doubt, something needs to change,

Here's how USA TODAY predicts the No. 9 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft will play out for the Dallas Mavericks after the combine and early entry deadline.

The Dallas Mavericks now have a much better chance at keeping their pick in 2027.

The Dallas Mavericks are officially moving on from Jason Kidd after five seasons, ending a turbulent run that began with deep playoff success and closed amid one of the most criticized roster decisions in recent NBA history.

After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.

The Dallas Mavericks don't want to trade Kyrie Irving, but maybe they should consider it.

Could the Los Angeles Lakers complete another headline-worthy trade with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason? Perhaps, but given the fact that Los Angeles fleeced Dallas the first time (trading Anthony Davis,

We look ahead to the Dallas Mavericks' 2026 offseason, examining their roster and cap situation entering the summer.

The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways as the franchise begins a search for a new head coach.

One analyst thinks the Dallas Mavericks already have a player who can help slow down Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.