Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Past: The Detroit News, Syracuse.com | The Post Standard, The Tennessean. Saginaw native. TSU alum. SJI. NABJ. ΑΦΑ. Crohn’s fighter.https://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mtn3osywzk2xNew story: Klay Thompson's second act has come to an end after he and the #Mavs agreed to a buyout Friday, finalizing the conclusion of a two-year partnership that was supposed to look a lot different than it turned out. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/dallas-mavericks-klay-thompson-reach-buyout-22398523.php22 Aug 2026 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtn3osywzk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3msbioduens2xI think it's a good time to do a #Mavs mailbag. If you're curious about Dallas' active offseason, their plans for the future or anything else, just send me your questions and I'll try to answer as many as I can. 📮04 Aug 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbioduens2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mq5pvvjb2k2mSanti Aldama and Marcus Sasser are officially members of the Dallas Mavericks, as the NBA has posted the intricate 6-team trade to its transactions log.08 Jul 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5pvvjb2k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mq56thcxt22jNew story: The #Mavs announced JPMorganChase as their new jersey patch sponsor this morning. I spoke with team CEO Rick Welts about the decision to partner with the popular banking/financial services company, which has sponsorships with several NBA teams. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/dallas-mavericks-jersey-patch-sponsor-chase-22336829.php08 Jul 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq56thcxt22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mpmoln4wjs2pThe Dallas Mavericks are trading AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 first-round pick (via Warriors) & two future second-round picks to the #Grizzlies in exchange for Santi Aldama & the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic, a person familiar with the deal confirms.01 Jul 2026 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmoln4wjs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mpkezpis722pMax Christie and Naji Marshall are changing their jersey numbers, per a #Mavs spokesperson: Christie will switch from No. 00 to No. 0, previously worn by Dante Exum in 2025-26. Marshall is changing his number from No. 13 to No. 3, previously worn by Anthony Davis in 2025-26.01 Jul 2026 01:38 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpkezpis722phttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mphemonppk2pThe Dallas Mavericks have extended a qualifying offer to Moussa Cisse, making him a restricted free agent, a person familiar with the situation says. Cisse played on a two-way contract as a rookie last season and averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds & 1.2 blocks in 38 games.29 Jun 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphemonppk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mp7hm3274k2zThe Mavs' Las Vegas Summer League schedule has officially been announced: Thurs, July 9: Warriors - 6 p.m. CT (ESPN) Sat, July 11: Lakers - 9 p.m. CT (ESPN) Mon, July 13: Grizzlies - 6 p.m. CT (ESPN) Thurs, July 16: Thunder - 3 p.m. CT (Prime)26 Jun 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7hm3274k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mp4ksojodc22I can’t wait to see a joint press conference with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball during next year’s playoffs.25 Jun 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4ksojodc22https://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mp23irc2uc2bNew story: The #Mavs selected Morez Johnson Jr. with the 9th overall pick in last night's NBA draft. The decision signals a level of confidence in the backcourt, but creates a logjam in the frontcourt — an indicator that more moves could be on the way. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/mavericks-nba-draft-morez-johnson-cooper-flagg-22317218.php24 Jun 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp23irc2uc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3moxzywkkwc2bInteresting nugget of info on this year's draft: There will be 60 picks for the first time since 2021. Last year's draft included 59 picks & the previous three featured 58. In each of the last four drafts, at least one team was stripped of their 2nd round pick for violating free agency rules.23 Jun 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxzywkkwc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3moxo4tjphs2bNew story: It's Draft Day. Mike Schmitz has scoured the globe for over a decade, searching for the best basketball players in the world. His unique journey has led him to become GM of the #Mavs. It's a dream job, but Schmitz is more focused on the work. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/mike-schmitz-mavericks-general-manager-nba-draft-22312838.php23 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxo4tjphs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mov6sbtvgk2bNew story: Michigan coach Dusty May will become the Mavs' next head coach, bringing an end to a monthlong search just in time for this week's NBA draft. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/dusty-may-mavericks-head-coach-22314950.php22 Jun 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov6sbtvgk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mov3riflcc2bThe Dallas Mavericks have agreed to hire Michigan coach Dusty May as their new head coach, a person familiar with the decision confirms. May coached the Wolverines to a national title in his second season as coach.22 Jun 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov3riflcc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3moggnqkda22xThese AI-generated flyers have gotten out of hand.16 Jun 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moggnqkda22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mnsxr6nyfs2wThat atmosphere at MSG looks incredible.09 Jun 2026 00:44 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsxr6nyfs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mnhtyi6b2c2dNew story: #Mavs president Masai Ujiri has found hidden gems in the NBA draft. He's never had a pick higher than 9th, the position he'll have later this month, along with Nos. 30 & 48. I took a look at his full first round draft history as an executive. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/mavs-president-masai-ujiri-s-full-draft-history-22288424.php04 Jun 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhtyi6b2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mluegdh7x222Imagine if the #Raptors were still in the playoffs. I'm sure this rollout would be even more creative.15 May 2026 03:13 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mluegdh7x222https://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3ml227hvemc2xThe Dallas Mavericks are hiring former Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri as their new president of basketball operations. Ujiri spent 12 years working as the Raptors' lead executive and led the franchise to its lone championship in 2019.04 May 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml227hvemc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mkfssfocwc2uClassic game by Ayo. Classic crashout by Jokic.26 Apr 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfssfocwc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mjmokhllss2bNew story: Cooper Flagg vocalized his desire to win Rookie of the Year long before he put together the historic résumé. The NBA expects to distribute ballots by the end of the week. I wrote about why I'm going to vote Flagg for ROY and All-Rookie First Team. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/mavs-insider-explains-cooper-flagg-win-rookie-year-22207994.php16 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmokhllss2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3miyr7smpbc26New story: The #Mavs suffered yet another loss, but Cooper Flagg came away with what he described as one of his favorite poster dunks of the season. “It's up there. (Brook Lopez) is a big dude & he's got a good presence in the paint. That's a cool one, for sure." https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/mavs-cooper-flagg-adds-poster-collection-clippers-22193914.php08 Apr 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyr7smpbc26https://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3miw3uidoqk2pNew story: Kyrie Irving has been the voice of reason amid one of the most chaotic seasons in the #Mavs' 46-year history. Despite not being able to play this year because of injury, his presence has never been louder. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/article/kyrie-irving-leadership-mavericks-cooper-flagg-22156302.php07 Apr 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw3uidoqk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mh47whkn6226#Mavs forward PJ Washington (left ankle soreness) has been upgraded to probable for today's game against the #Cavs. Daniel Gafford (illness) and Klay Thompson (rest) remain doubtful. Caleb Martin (left finger sprain) is probable.15 Mar 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh47whkn6226https://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mgj6s7iqrc2qCooper Flagg was asked if the experience of playing at TD Garden met his expectations and if he’d like to experience it “with the home crowd” as opposed to with the #Mavs: “I love being a Maverick. That’s home and I don’t want anything else.”08 Mar 2026 01:27 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgj6s7iqrc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mgj62ua2pk2qCooper Flagg on the reception from the Boston/Maine crowd and relationship with Jayson Tatum: “There’s so many levels to it. He’s somebody I idolized growing up…Watched him at Duke & have been following his footsteps..It’s surreal. It’s really special just for me to have this experience tonight.”08 Mar 2026 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgj62ua2pk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mgiw4n43jk2xIt's so hard to be omnipresent on all three apps. I try, but it's really difficult. Is there anything specific anyone would like to see from me on here?07 Mar 2026 22:52 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgiw4n43jk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mgivt2vdxc2xMavs rookie Cooper Flagg (left midfoot injury management) is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Raptors. Marvin Bagley III (neck sprain) has been upgraded to questionable. Dwight Powell is probable due to right calf tightness. Moussa Cisse, John Poulakidas & Tyler Smith are doubtful.07 Mar 2026 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgivt2vdxc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikecurtis2.bsky.social/post/3mgdf5nciz22o#Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow's game against the #Mavs, which would be his first game in less than 10 months since suffering a torn right Achilles.05 Mar 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:t7teywbrrlkfig2pcn27anh7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdf5nciz22o