Eddie Sefko

Decisions of the new Mavericks' regime are all "future-based," Masai Ujiri said Wednesday as he discussed the departure of Jason Kidd and other topics here: nba.com/mavs/news/masa…

Mavericks plot new direction, which will include a new coach. Consistently contending will be the key for whoever they hire. nba.com/mavs/news/sust…

Mavericks aren't in the playoffs, but that doesn't mean we aren't watching them -- and enjoying them. Here's a few takeaways through the first two rounds. nba.com/mavs/news/play…

In 2020, we had a guy on from a ballroom in Lithuania, I think it was, who was there to see a 16 year old French kid he swore was unlike anything else on earth. I thought he was nuts. He was right. That guy @Mike_Schmitz is now the Mavs GM.

Mike Tirico is right. I could definitely sign up for six more games like this.

As Mavericks build around Cooper Flagg, there are lots of examples for them, both safe and risky. nba.com/mavs/news/mave…

If the Cavaliers win this series, my vote for MVP of the series is Max Strus. More big plays than anybody.

Big evening in Bowie, aka city of champions. Girls class 3A tennis doubles state champs. Way to work girls. Sorry for the wonky video.

I just can’t understand penalty 1 on that call. Foul? Ok. But flagrant?

Mavericks drop to No. 9 in the lottery. Chicago jumps into the top four.

Where will the Mavericks' draft? Everybody get your luckiest lunch/drink/snack and get ready for the lottery, just minutes away.

Happy 45th birthday to former Maverick Samuel Dalembert, who was a functional center in 2013-14 for Dallas in an era when centers were less-inclined to shoot three-pointers. Dirk Nowitzki took care of that.

Mavericks hire new GM Mike Schmitz to manage basketball operations. His extensive background in scouting, player evaluation are huge additions for the Mavs. Details here: nba.com/mavs/news/glob…

Draft lottery is mere days away. Here's who the mock drafts have the Mavericks choosing, if they are eighth. But as we all know, that could and likely will change. nba.com/mavs/news/mock…

Mavericks' new basketball operations leader wants to give Flagg every chance to be awesome. Details here: nba.com/mavs/news/ujir…

We will bring you all the news and notes from the Masai Ujiri news conference starting at 2.

Spurs’ court looks pretty cool with that Fiesta stripe out.

Mavericks have their new head of basketball operations, and they hit a home run with this hire. Details here: nba.com/mavs/news/ujir…

In case you missed it, here's what Cooper Flagg would tell a younger version of himself, plus what the Mavericks have to look forward to in the months ahead. nba.com/mavs/news/imag…

To win rookie of the year, it takes a village. And don't underestimate Jason Kidd's work with Cooper Flagg. nba.com/mavs/news/dont…