The Dallas Mavericks intend to pursue Khris Middleton and Kemba Walker with the hopes they will sign one of them.

The Mavericks have also been linked with Nikola Vucevic, but shooters, athleticism and veterans are the priorities.

The Mavericks will also manage the restricted free agency of Kristaps Porzingis.

Tobias Harris is expected to receive significant interest in free agency this offseason.

While the Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to re-sign Harris following their midseason acquisition, the Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets are also expected to pursue Harris.

“It would be selfish of me to not come into this situation with an open mind to make this work for the long term,” Harris told The Athletic in March. “That’s where my mindset is at. I’m a loyal guy to where I am, and if I feel that loyalty back, that is how I operate. For me, it’s just making it work here and figuring out how it will go. So far, it’s been really good. Gotta show that loyalty.”

The Dallas Mavericks had the NBA's highest increase in television ratings on their regional sports network. The Mavericks had an 86 percent increase from last season ahead of the Denver Nuggets at 77 percent.

The rookie season of Luka Doncic is credited for the surge.

NBA League Pass international subscriptions were up 21 percent this season.

The Nuggets and Mavericks also had significant growth internationally.

Tim Hardaway Jr. underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his lower leg. 

Hardaway, who missed the last 11 games of the regular season due to the injury, is expected to resume basketball activities before the Mavs' training camp in September.

Hardaway averaged 15.5 points in 9 games after getting acquired by the Mavs. 

Dirk Nowitzki revealed he'll remain a member of the Dallas Mavericks in some capacity despite his retirement.

Nowitzki said he would be "honored" to be involved on the ownership level when asked.

Mark Cuban was asked about the possibility of Nowitzki acquiring a stake in the Mavericks.

"Absolutely!'' Cuban said. "I'll have that conversation with Dirk sometime in the near future. There are a lot of things involved to make it all work. But it would be awesome!"

Dirk Nowitzki officially announced his retirement from the NBA following the Dallas Mavs' 120-109 win over the Phoenix Suns.

"As you guys might expect, this is my last home game...This is obviously super, super emotional. Just too many people to really thank. I put you guys on a helluva ride with a lot of ups and downs, and you guys always stuck with me and supported me, so I appreciate it," said Nowitzki in a speech after his final home game.

Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, and Larry Bird each gave a speech during the post-game ceremony.

The 40-year-old Nowitzki set a record by playing 21 seasons with the same franchise.

The Dallas Mavericks have the brightest future out of the teams that didn't make the playoffs this season, according to a survey taken amongst a dozen NBA executives, coaches, and scouts.

Participants were asked to rank the top 3 teams they thought had the brightest future in the league. 

The potential of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis was the most cited reason for the Mavs' top ranking.

The Sacramento Kings received the second most votes, with the Atlanta Hawks rounding out the top 3.

The Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks perform blood tests.

Blood tests are used to keep a gauge on the body, revealing levels of stress and fatigue. The test can also tell when a player isn't getting enough sleep, what food is needed and what vitamins and minerals are lacking.

“One of the big upsides is blood don’t lie,” said Shawn Arent, a kinesiology professor at Rutgers University and the director of its Center for Health & Human Performance. “You can ask an athlete how they’re feeling and all that’s important but athletes will lie too because they want to play. Blood gives you a very objective measure of a number of different things.”

The tests conducted by these teams are voluntary.

The players’ union is currently in discussions with the NBA about blood testing, according to a source. 

“At the end of the day they’re here to help you and you’re signing it,” Tim Hardaway Jr. said, before the Knicks traded him to another team that uses Orreco. “If you feel like you’re putting yourself at risk then don’t do it. You’re the one that’s signing your name on it and your information is going to be out there at the end of the day if you do it. We know at the end of the day they’re not here to hurt us, they’re here to help us and help us try to get better each and every day as an athlete and help us be healthy.”

The NBA would not have allowed the Dallas Mavericks' trade for Kristaps Porzingis with the New York Knicks to be executed if they believed the sexual assault case again him appeared to be strong, according to a source briefed on the trade call.

The New York Knicks made the Mavericks aware of a potential "extortion issue" with Porzingis during the trade call.

The New York Police Department and the Manhattan district attorney’s office have confirmed an investigation against Porzingis is ongoing. 

The NBA will wait until the investigation plays or further developments before deciding on any action against Porzingis. 

The Mavericks aggressively pursued a trade for Porzingis and planned to offer him a five-year max contract worth $158 million in July. Mark Cuban declined to answer on Monday when asked if the Mavericks remain eager to sign Porzingis to that contract.

The New York Knicks unloaded Tim Hardaway Jr. as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, which frees up substantial cap space this offseason.

Hardaway is owed $20 million in 19-20 and $18.98 million in 20-21.

"There was at least one team that thought they'd get three first round picks for him this summer to open up space for the Knicks to sign max free agents," said Tim Bontemps on The Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Podcast.

With the trade of Porzingis, Hardaway and Courtney Lee, the Knicks project to have enough cap space to sign two max free agents.