I think Simons makes a ton of sense for the Mavs. He was really good with the Celtics before they traded him to Chicago. The Brown, Pritchard and Simons trio was great in how they utilized them.

Now obviously you cannot play him for 10-15 minutes at a time because he'll give up as many as he scores, but if you use him in 5 minute spurts I think he can really help us.

the 26-27 mavs are going to be a completely new team and one that's really hard to picture until we see some preseason games. I'm hopeful we can be in the 6-10 convo in the west next season, but we'll see

Simons had a 0.555 eFG% and shot 0.395 from three in 25 minutes a game with Boston. He would've been our second best offensive player last year pretty comfortably.

Tksymm7 said:

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I think Simons makes a ton of sense for the Mavs. He was really good with the Celtics before they traded him to Chicago. The Brown, Pritchard and Simons trio was great in how they utilized them.

Now obviously you cannot play him for 10-15 minutes at a time because he'll give up as many as he scores, but if you use him in 5 minute spurts I think he can really help us.

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I think he is a pretty ideal 6th man. Sure his defense sucks, but he is a guy that can create his own shot at a pretty high level and isn't dependent on someone else passing to him to make threes. He's historically been about a 35% pull up three point shooter, which is pretty decent, but he has shot super high on C&S as well.

Only 25% of his 2s are assisted. He doesn't get to the rim at a high rate, but shoots at a really high rate in the 3-16' range. Having someone that can create his own shot from multiple spots is really what you want from a 6th man type. I'd still start Max over him.

Yeah he takes a lot of 3s, which is nice. I appreciate that the FO understands they need some ballhandling and shot creation outside of Kyrie and large wings.

Can definitely understand the move and it looks like he won't be expensive, as the other 2 teams mentioned are vet minimum contract teams.

Seems like GSW and miami are " in" on everybody. The mavs can probably offer him more money and more playing time than both of those teams tho.

The NBA says it will test out the One Free Throw Rule in upcoming summer league play in California, Utah and Las Vegas:

Fouls that result in one, two or three free throws under standard NBA rules will instead result in a single free throw attempt ... worth the same total number… pic.twitter.com/s1Qt0sCVtb

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 2, 2026

Vessel said:

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The NBA says it will test out the One Free Throw Rule in upcoming summer league play in California, Utah and Las Vegas:

Fouls that result in one, two or three free throws under standard NBA rules will instead result in a single free throw attempt ... worth the same total number… pic.twitter.com/s1Qt0sCVtb

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 2, 2026

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Barf

Just in: Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option in second season, sources tell ESPN. Simons chose the 76ers over other suitors believing his fit is perfect with the revamped 76ers roster. pic.twitter.com/RUbhPzxxxp

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2026

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His fit is perfect hahaha. My man will be behind, Maxey, Edgecombe, Brown and perhaps Philon.

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The Mavericks are a “realistic destination” for LeBron James for his next stop?

His agent, Rich Paul, lines out the reasons LeBron would consider Dallas with Masai Ujiri being a major reason…#MFFL

(🎥: @OneFlagg via Game Over Podcast) pic.twitter.com/PECZXGQhkt

— Kevin Gray Jr. (@KevinGraySports) July 3, 2026

Just in: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two Wizards second-round picks in 2031 and 2032, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/bAEtSFpTNi

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2026

Hardy on the move

Another hire for Dusty May's first NBA coaching staff: Joe Boylan.

After stints with five other NBA teams, including Memphis, Boylan was initially expected to reunite with Taylor Jenkins on his new Milwaukee staff. But l’m told Boylan is now Dallas-bound along with Willie Green. https://t.co/KPdMGnEddB

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 3, 2026

Joe Boylan will coach the Mavericks’ summer league team. Roster enclosed: https://t.co/UVIkwfrqK8 pic.twitter.com/cvNVphM7ZR

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 3, 2026

Seva playing in SL with the rest of the draft picks, lfg.

Also: @TheSteinLine has learned that new Mavericks coach Dusty May is also pursuing Garrett Temple for a spot on his first NBA coaching staff in the event that 16-year NBA veteran — who spent the past three seasons as a Toronto Raptor — elects to move into coaching. https://t.co/pSU8S6rAMD pic.twitter.com/Gg4tU14QgZ

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 3, 2026

The Mavericks, who still possess the full $15 million midlevel, emerged as a suitor for Rui Hachimura along with the Clippers on top of Brooklyn's long-held interest ... but Hachimura had a clear intention to stay in LA after 3 1/2 seasons as a Laker. https://t.co/PqxJ18SDF0

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 6, 2026

Interesting that we made a run at Rui.

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The Mavericks, who still possess the full $15 million midlevel, emerged as a suitor for Rui Hachimura along with the Clippers on top of Brooklyn's long-held interest ... but Hachimura had a clear intention to stay in LA after 3 1/2 seasons as a Laker. https://t.co/PqxJ18SDF0

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 6, 2026

Interesting that we made a run at Rui.

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Wasn't a hard run. Rui took just a 2y28M contract and the 2nd year is a team option.

Well it says he preferred to stay in LA, so maybe it was a solid effort. But most interestingly, I think it says a lot about PJ's status with the team.

I keep seeing that the Mavs also acquired Marcus Sasser but have yet to see what we gave up. Anyone have any details on that?

Took him into an exception. I think a 2nd round pick, but if it can be rolled into the Santi Aldama trade, they might not have to give up anything.

We shouldn't be giving up anything. We are taking him in to a trade exception so Detroit can spend money elsewhere.

Trades can start becoming official now, so we should have clarity relatively soon.

There has to be something going to the other team in a 2-team trade. That can be cash considerations (min of 110k) or a protected 2nd round pick. Picks have to have at least 5 available spots so you can trade picks that are protected outside of 31-35 or protected 55-60.

Yeah, should have added that it will very likely be part of the Aldama and Beef Stew deals, so we won't have to add anything else other than the picks going to Memphis reported in the Aldama trade.

How loosely is he defining "contender" here? Asking for a friend:

DeRozan had a partial guarantee on his contract for next season, but he and Sacramento worked on his release Monday to allow him to find a new home. Multiple contenders are expected to have interest in the veteran guard. https://t.co/MDy3g1WI13

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2026

Intriguing addition for the Mavericks. Biberović is one of the best 3-point shooters in the world. Shot 45% on nearly 1K 3s over the past 3 seasons combined. https://t.co/1NufXGAnY6

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnor) July 6, 2026

Seems good

I'm slightly disappointed so far. Nearly 90% of the news has been about our draft picks, new coaching staff, and young players who didn't get a guaranteed contract last year.

I was hoping we would move some of these older guys around and get rid of the log jam at forward.

Oh well…… still time to do that. It still feels better than a typical cuban led off season where we traded all of our draft picks, sending nobody exciting to summer league, and strike out on all relevant free agents.

Only thing I know about him is that he's a certified sharpshooter with good size. No idea on athleticism, shot creation, or defense

thegoodolag15 said:

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Only thing I know about him is that he's a certified sharpshooter with good size. No idea on athleticism, shot creation, or defense

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19/6/4 per 36 on 50/49/85 shooting in Turkish League.