The Mavericks’ 2025–26 schedule is here—stacked with rookie showdowns, NBA Cup battles, and holiday spotlight games. Here’s why 45–50 wins are realistic—and why my prediction is 47–35—if health and chemistry hold up.

Milwaukee Bucks receive: RJ Barrett (TOR), P.J. Washington (DAL), Caleb Martin (DAL), Naji Marshall (DAL), trade exception, 2026 first-round pick swap (LAL), 2026 second-round pick (LAL via TOR), 2028 first-round pick swap (LAL), 2030 first-round pick swap (LAL), 2031 first-round pick (LAL), 2032 first-round pick swap (LAL)

With a new era in place and a win-now mindset, the Mavericks could shake things up and make another blockbuster trade in 2025-26. While it seems very unlikely to happen, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report recently compiled a massive five-team mock trade that would land the Mavericks LeBron James.