Dallas Mavericks

Israeli coach Modi Maor has been officially appointed as an assistant coach and strategist for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA under head coach Dusty May.

US President Donald Trump criticized the 2025 trade of Luka Dončić from Dallas to the LA Lakers, calling it potentially the worst deal in sports history.

Klay Thompson, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, has reached a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks and is set to join a new team. Coaching staff changes in Dallas may also impact the career of Israeli coach Modi Maor.