After the stunning Luka Doncic trade, many wondered what Nico Harrison’s future as general manager of the Dallas Mavericks looked like. Before the 2025-26 season begins, Harrison received a vote of confidence from a key figure.

Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew some rave reviews afterward.

According to a recent report from NBA Insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Mavericks are expected to get a deal finalized with P.J. Washington, a big forward who can knock down shots. He later added that while a deal should be extended over the next month, Washington will likely sign something that will be very tradeable.

The deal keeps the Mavericks’ vaunted frontcourt trio of Gafford, Dereck Lively II and Anthony Davis together for the foreseeable future.

Kelly supplied 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one block over 27 minutes in Saturday's 76-69 Summer League loss to the Spurs.

According to recent comments from Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Mavericks may have a chance to trade for him. According to Buha, he's uncertain if the Lakers and James have a good relationship going right now.

The Dallas Mavericks will be without a recent draft pick as they face Dylan Harper and the Spurs in the NBA Summer League.