Mike Curtis
@mikecurtis2.bsky.social
Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Past: The Detroit News, Syracuse.com | The Post Standard, The Tennessean. Saginaw native. TSU alum. SJI. NABJ. ΑΦΑ. Crohn’s fighter.
New story: Klay Thompson's second act has come to an end after he and the #Mavs agreed to a buyout Friday, finalizing the conclusion of a two-year partnership that was supposed to look a lot different than it turned out. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Klay Thompson reportedly expected to sign with Heat after Mavericks buyout
Thompson appeared in 141 games (80 starts) in his two seasons with Dallas and averaged 12.9 points.
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I think it's a good time to do a #Mavs mailbag. If you're curious about Dallas' active offseason, their plans for the future or anything else, just send me your questions and I'll try to answer as many as I can. 📮
Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser are officially members of the Dallas Mavericks, as the NBA has posted the intricate 6-team trade to its transactions log.
New story: The #Mavs announced JPMorganChase as their new jersey patch sponsor this morning. I spoke with team CEO Rick Welts about the decision to partner with the popular banking/financial services company, which has sponsorships with several NBA teams. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
The Dallas Mavericks have a new jersey patch for next season. Here's what it looks like
The Mavericks announced a multiyear deal with JPMorganChase, designating Chase as the team’s official jersey patch sponsor and banking partner.
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Ace Bailey will not play today (back spasms) for the Jazz at SLC Summer League
The Dallas Mavericks are trading AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 first-round pick (via Warriors) & two future second-round picks to the #Grizzlies in exchange for Santi Aldama & the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic, a person familiar with the deal confirms.
Max Christie and Naji Marshall are changing their jersey numbers, per a #Mavs spokesperson: Christie will switch from No. 00 to No. 0, previously worn by Dante Exum in 2025-26. Marshall is changing his number from No. 13 to No. 3, previously worn by Anthony Davis in 2025-26.
The Dallas Mavericks have extended a qualifying offer to Moussa Cisse, making him a restricted free agent, a person familiar with the situation says. Cisse played on a two-way contract as a rookie last season and averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds & 1.2 blocks in 38 games.
The Mavs' Las Vegas Summer League schedule has officially been announced: Thurs, July 9: Warriors - 6 p.m. CT (ESPN) Sat, July 11: Lakers - 9 p.m. CT (ESPN) Mon, July 13: Grizzlies - 6 p.m. CT (ESPN) Thurs, July 16: Thunder - 3 p.m. CT (Prime)
I can’t wait to see a joint press conference with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball during next year’s playoffs.
New story: The #Mavs selected Morez Johnson Jr. with the 9th overall pick in last night's NBA draft. The decision signals a level of confidence in the backcourt, but creates a logjam in the frontcourt — an indicator that more moves could be on the way. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Mavericks' draft moves signal confidence in parts of roster, hint at changes to come
Morez Johnson Jr.'s looming arrival in Dallas makes the frontcourt a little more crowded, and the math says someone has to go.
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Interesting nugget of info on this year's draft: There will be 60 picks for the first time since 2021. Last year's draft included 59 picks & the previous three featured 58. In each of the last four drafts, at least one team was stripped of their 2nd round pick for violating free agency rules.
New story: It's Draft Day. Mike Schmitz has scoured the globe for over a decade, searching for the best basketball players in the world. His unique journey has led him to become GM of the #Mavs. It's a dream job, but Schmitz is more focused on the work. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Mike Schmitz was right on time landing his dream job as Dallas Mavericks' general manager
Since Day 1, Schmitz's main goal has been to bring the Mavericks back to the postseason for the first time since 2024.
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New story: Michigan coach Dusty May will become the Mavs' next head coach, bringing an end to a monthlong search just in time for this week's NBA draft. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Michigan's Dusty May to become next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks
May, who won a national championship at Michigan, will become Dallas' 11th coach in franchise history.
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The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to hire Michigan coach Dusty May as their new head coach, a person familiar with the decision confirms. May coached the Wolverines to a national title in his second season as coach.
New story: #Mavs president Masai Ujiri has found hidden gems in the NBA draft. He's never had a pick higher than 9th, the position he'll have later this month, along with Nos. 30 & 48. I took a look at his full first round draft history as an executive. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Mavs president Masai Ujiri's full draft history: What types of player does he target?
Ujiri's strong reputation around the NBA is built on his ability to evaluate talent, especially during his tenure with the Raptors.
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Imagine if the #Raptors were still in the playoffs. I'm sure this rollout would be even more creative.
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring former Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri as their new president of basketball operations. Ujiri spent 12 years working as the Raptors' lead executive and led the franchise to its lone championship in 2019.
New story: Cooper Flagg vocalized his desire to win Rookie of the Year long before he put together the historic résumé. The NBA expects to distribute ballots by the end of the week. I wrote about why I'm going to vote Flagg for ROY and All-Rookie First Team. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Mavs insider explains why Cooper Flagg should win Rookie of the Year
The 19-year-old had one of the best all-around statistical seasons in the NBA, including some historic performances.
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New story: The #Mavs suffered yet another loss, but Cooper Flagg came away with what he described as one of his favorite poster dunks of the season. “It's up there. (Brook Lopez) is a big dude & he's got a good presence in the paint. That's a cool one, for sure." www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Cooper Flagg's latest poster dunk was one of Mavericks' few highlights in loss to Clippers
Clippers big man Brook Lopez became Cooper Flagg's latest poster victim Tuesday night at the Intuit Dome.
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New story: Kyrie Irving has been the voice of reason amid one of the most chaotic seasons in the #Mavs' 46-year history. Despite not being able to play this year because of injury, his presence has never been louder. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
How Kyrie Irving's leadership has helped Mavs navigate chaotic season
As the Mavericks enter the final week of their season, Kyrie Irving is still invested in guiding teammates like Cooper Flagg.
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Cooper Flagg was asked if the experience of playing at TD Garden met his expectations and if he’d like to experience it “with the home crowd” as opposed to with the #Mavs: “I love being a Maverick. That’s home and I don’t want anything else.”
Cooper Flagg on the reception from the Boston/Maine crowd and relationship with Jayson Tatum: “There’s so many levels to it. He’s somebody I idolized growing up…Watched him at Duke & have been following his footsteps..It’s surreal. It’s really special just for me to have this experience tonight.”
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Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg (left midfoot injury management) is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Raptors. Marvin Bagley III (neck sprain) has been upgraded to questionable. Dwight Powell is probable due to right calf tightness. Moussa Cisse, John Poulakidas & Tyler Smith are doubtful.