Dallas Mavericks Rumors

Christian Clark of The Athletic projects Russell to start in 2025-26 for Dallas.

Christian Clark of The Athletic projects Washington to come off the bench in 2025-26.

Christian Clark of The Athletic projects Lively to start at center in 2025-26.

Gafford could see more minutes than expected in Dallas next season, Christian Clark of The Athletic reported Monday.

Christian Clark of The Athletic said Monday that Davis will likely spend the majority of his time at power forward in 2025-26.

Irving is exceeding expectations in his rehab from knee surgery and could be ready to play early in the new year, Grant Afesth of the Dallas Hoops Journal reports.

The Mavericks are hoping to see Lively attempt 2-to-3 three-point shots per game during the 2025-26 season, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Irving, who's recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee, might not be ready to return to action by the time the 2026 NBA Playoffs start, he stated in a recent interview. "Don't hold your breath on that," he said. "You know what I'm saying? That doesn't mean I won't be back, it's just that I don't want to make any predictions on when I'm going to be back. I just want to be back 150,000 percent better."

As of Monday night, Marc Stein of the Stein Line reports that Irving remains undecided on his $43.96 million player option.

The Mavericks are likely to extend Washington's contract this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Although Gafford agreed to a three-year, $54 million extension with Dallas on Monday, he remains trade eligible without a six-month waiting period, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports

Powell will activate his $4 million player option to remain in Dallas for the 2025-26 season, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Dinwiddie is one of the players the Knicks could consider with their mid-level exception in free agency, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.

Exum could return to the Mavericks on a new contract during the offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The expectation is that Irving will exercise his $43.96 million player option with the Mavericks for the 2025-26 campaign, Ashish Mathur of HoopsWire.com reports.

Gafford is considered an ideal trade target for the Lakers this summer, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.

Gafford is a trade candidate to monitor, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The Lakers could be a surprise suitor for Gafford this offseason, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.

Dallas general manager said Monday that he was unsure if Irving will exercise his $43.96 million player option for 2025-26, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Davis will not require offseason surgery for his left adductor strain, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lively will not undergo offseason surgery on his right ankle, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Mavericks hope Irving can return to action in January 2026, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Exum is recovering from left hand surgery but could return earlier than expected after being listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Lively is close to returning to action and is expected to return to the court before the end of the regular season, according to Greg Riddle of The Dallas Morning News.

Exum is dealing with a foot injury and is questionable to play Sunday against the Suns, according to the league's official injury report.