Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic headline Stephen A. Smith’s top players to watch as the Mavericks, Lakers enter the 2025-26 season.

The Dallas Mavericks are setting high expectations for the upcoming season, determined to establish themselves as one of the NBA's most competitive teams. With ambitions of making

Mavericks Development on Saturday is Good News for Anthony Davis originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic in February before the 2025 NBA trade deadline drew backlash from fans. Dallas acquired Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first round pick, but the idea of losing a franchise superstar — especially to a rival such as the Lakers — left fans feeling frustrated.

Cooper Flagg recently received praise from former NBA player Blake Griffin for being a valuable NBA prospect in recent memory.

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins believes Anthony Davis will have a revenge season with the Dallas Mavericks.

Anthony Davis is entering an important season with the Dallas Mavericks, and most of the pressure will be placed on his shoulders. ESPN's Kendrick Perkins believes he and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns are under the most pressure this season.

When Davis came out of the University of Kentucky, where he was named the SEC Player of the Year and won the NCAA championship, he was compared by some to Hall of Famer Tim Duncan. The big man was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 by the New Orleans Pelicans, the team he spent his first seven pro seasons with.

"People better watch the f–k out for AD" - Kendrick Perkins warns the NBA about sleeping on Anthony Davis originally appeared on Basketball Network.