Dallas Mavericks

Klay Thompson has agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks and is expected to sign with the Miami Heat. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson was expected to have played his last game in Dallas, and it is now clear where he will play next season. The veteran will join a new-look Miami squad that features Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt. Thompson will look to be a reliable spot-up shooter with plenty of experience for the Heat.

Naji Marshall has signed a 3-year, $52.2 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Marshall's contract is fully guaranteed and locks him in with Dallas through the 2029-30 season. The 28-year-old forward averaged 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in 74 games with the Mavericks last season. He will look to play a key role on a team headlined by Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving in the upcoming seasons.

The Mavericks reportedly could trade Daniel Gafford. (Source: Brett Siegel on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dallas made the move to retain Moussa Cisse. Gafford will be a name to watch heading into training camp.

The Dallas Mavericks waived Tyler Smith. (Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith was originally the No. 33 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He averaged 4.7 points in 13.8 minutes per game during 12 games played for Dallas last season.

Ryan Nembhard has been traded to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three team deal that sees former No.1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher go to Dallas and Lu Dort find his way to Atlanta with three second round picks going to OKC. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Nembhard will likely be a depth piece is an increasingly deep Atlanta roster that is looking to go on a run after giving the New York Knicks trouble in the first round of the playoffs last season. He could find himself spot starts, but it’s unlikely he will be fantasy relevant.

The Dallas Mavericks have matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on restricted free agent Moussa Cisse. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Mavericks quickly match the offer sheet Cisse signed with New York on the same day.

The Dallas Mavericks signed rookie Tobi Lawal to a two-way contract. (Source: Mavs PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lawal will compete for a depth role in the Mavericks rotation.

The Dallas Mavericks announced that they have signed first-round pick Sergio De Larrea. (Source: Mavs PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: De Larrea was drafted by the Lakers, traded to the Knicks and then traded again to Dallas.

AJ Johnson has been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies alongside one first-round pick and two second-round picks in exchange for Santi Aldama. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson is now being shipped to his fourth NBA team after he was selected in the first round of the 2024 Draft by the Bucks. The 21-year-old has yet to carve out a significant role in his career, as he averaged just 3.3 points and played only 9.5 minutes per game in the 2025-26 season.

Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared to run. (Source: Christian Clark on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lively is no longer in a boot following his season-ending surgery last year. He has resumed walking, just not running yet. "I’m taking even more time than I need to make sure I don’t ever have to deal with this foot again," he said.

Kyrie Irving said on a Twitch stream Friday night that he is "close to being over at 100%" in his recovery. (Source: Grant Afseth on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Irving is over 14 months removed from the ACL surgery he underwent. It appears he will be fully healthy for Mavericks training camp that begins in late September.

Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Dallas Mavericks. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kidd has spent the past five seasons with the Mavericks, including a run to the NBA Finals. He totaled a 205-205 overall record in Dallas. New Mavericks president Masai Ujiri is making the coaching change.

Cooper Flagg has won the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was a tight contest between the former Duke teammates in Flagg and Kon Knueppel. After Flagg missed time due to an injury, Knueppel was the favorite at point but Flagg returned late in the season to ultimately take the award. He should only improve heading into his second season.

Marvin Bagley III has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Bagley will be sidelined as expected after being listed as doubtful. He is one of several players sitting for Dallas.

Brandon Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Williams will be sidelined as expected after being listed as doubtful. He is one of several players sitting for Dallas.

Caleb Martin has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Martin will be sidelined as expected after being listed as doubtful. He is one of several players sitting for Dallas.

P.J. Washington Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Washington will be sidelined as expected after being listed as doubtful. He is one of several players sitting for Dallas.

Dwight Powell is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Powell is good to go after being listed as questionable. He should remain in his reserve role for the Mavericks.

Khris Middleton has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Fantasy Impact: Middleton was a late addition to the injury report. Klay Thompson should see more run.