That led to a first-time All-Star mentioning Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki as his ideal opponent in a game of HORSE. READ MORE: New Mavericks CEO breaks silence on Luka Doncic-Lakers trade, arena plans Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham name-dropped Nowitzki when picking who he'd like to face off against in the popular basketball minigame.

The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in signing Ben Simmons but were unable to compete in the buyout market due to salary-cap limitations, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers shortly after his buyout by the Brooklyn Nets.

Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) and guard Max Christie (00) and forward Caleb Martin (16) pose for a photo with their new Mavs jerseys during a press conference at the Dallas Mavericks practice facility.

Lost in an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline was Ben Simmons' transition from Kings County to Southern California. After insisting for months that Simmons wou

The Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons previously agreed to a contract buyout, which led to Simmons signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, league sources said that the Dallas Mavericks were interested in pursuing Simmons before he signed with the Clippers.

League sources say that Dallas had interest in joining the buyout market bidding for Ben Simmons.Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA

NBA Insider Jake Fischer spoke on the Sixers and their interest in bringing in their former playmaker Ben Simmons after the dust settled from the trade deadline. Simmons agreed to a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. The 28-year-old joined the Nets in 2022 in a deal where the Sixers acquired James Harden.