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Tim Cato

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Staff Writer at The Athletic

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  • Can Cooper Flagg average 20 points his rookie season, and more Mavericks mailbag questions

    1 week ago | alldlls.com | Tim Cato

    Less than an hour ago May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Dallas Mavericks are less than a week away from the 2025 NBA Draft, where the team can officially draft Cooper Flagg first overall. In the meantime, I asked for some questions from the Mavericks' subreddit and chose a few to answer here. DallasSp...

  • If the Mavericks want defense to win titles, they can learn something from the Thunder

    2 weeks ago | alldlls.com | Tim Cato

    Less than an hour ago Jan 23, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) on as he passes during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder, tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals, are built around defense.

  • What the Knicks' interest in Jason Kidd means for the Mavericks

    3 weeks ago | alldlls.com | Tim Cato

    Less than an hour ago Nov 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center.

  • Could Mavericks' title blueprint learn anything like the Pacers' tempo?

    3 weeks ago | alldlls.com | Tim Cato

    Less than an hour ago Mar 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) passes the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images On this week one year ago, the Dallas Mavericks prepared for the team's first finals appearance since 2011. A year later, they're on the outside looking in. And have been for awhile.

  • The Mavericks, even after Cooper Flagg, still can't quite nail its messaging to the fandom

    4 weeks ago | alldlls.com | Tim Cato

    Less than an hour ago Dec 19, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Future Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts looks on during the second half against the LA Clippers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Rick Welts, hired as CEO of the Dallas Mavericks this past December, was never intended to become the team's leading public relations communicator.

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13 Jun 25

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12 Jun 25

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12 Jun 25

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