Tag: Anthony Davis

2025 NBA Draft winners and losers: Ace Bailey’s plan backfires, Cooper Flagg saves the Mavericks
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is complete, and while there was absolutely no surprise at the top — Cooper Flagg did indeed go to the Dallas Mavericks at No. 1 — there were plenty of unexpected decisions as the night progressed. It started with Ace Bailey, widely considered to be the third…

Kyrie Irving to sign $119 million extension with Mavericks after declining player option, per report
Kyrie Irving is declining his $42.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Dallas Mavericks and instead is planning to sign a three-year, $119 million extension with the franchise, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for 2027-28. That new deal can’t be officially agreed upon until July 6. With…

Daniel Gafford contract extension: Big man staying with Mavericks on three-year, $54 million deal, per report
Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks have made one of the first notable moves of the NBA’s 2025 offseason as they have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension with center Daniel Gafford. The deal, which was first reported by ESPN, is worth $54 million, according to Marc Stein. Gafford will be signed through the 2028-29…