Klay Thompson’s girlfriend, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, became the talk of the night after being spotted hand in hand with the NBA star following the game. The couple was seen walking through the tunnel at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where the Texas native supported her boyfriend courtside during the Mavs’ season opener.

Hall of Famer Rick Welts returns to the NBA to lead the Dallas Mavericks, guiding the franchise through transition and planning a new arena by 2031.

The Dallas Mavericks have again extended the contract of coach Jason Kidd. The team announced a multiyear extension Tuesday night without revealing the length or other details of the deal. Kidd

Experts from various national outlets aren’t overly bullish on Nico Harrison’s Mavericks in the post-Luka Doncic era.