Austin Veazey

Austin Veazey

Joined: May 5, 2024

Austin Veazey joined NoleGameday as the Lead Basketball Writer in 2019, while contributing as a football writer, and started as editor for MavericksGameday in 2024. Veazey was a Florida State Men’s Basketball Manager from 2016-2019. Follow Austin on Twitter at @EasyVeazeyNG

Mar 27, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) stands during the singing of the national anthem before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Jan 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Feb 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jan 8, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Brandon Williams has finally found his next opportunity in the NBA.

Mar 27, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) walks up the court during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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This player gets to take advantage of Klay Thompson leaving the Dallas Mavericks.

Mar 27, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) looks on during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Mavs fans might be happy about what door just opened for them...

Oct 26, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) and forward Anthony Davis (3) look on during the game between the Mavericks and the Raptors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Looks like Klay Thompson's gut feeling about Anthony Davis was right after all.

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) after the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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With the departure of Klay Thompson, what will the starting lineup look like for the Mavs?

Jan 6, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts after the Sacramento Kings commit a turnover in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Klay Thompson left a lot of money on the table on his way out of Dallas.

Jun 29, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; New Dallas Mavericks’ head coach Dusty May answers questions from the media during an introductory press conference at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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There will be no continuity from last year's coaching staff, as Phil Handy departs the Mavs.

Mar 27, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) looks on during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Mavericks have finally reached a resolution with Klay Thompson.

Jun 29, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; New Dallas Mavericks’ head coach Dusty May answers questions from the media during an introductory press conference at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks have made a lot of changes, but they're still missing something important.

Feb 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrates a made shot in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

If the Mavericks come to a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, it could actually save them a decent chunk of change.

Jun 29, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Masai Ujiri, Dallas Mavericks’ President of Basketball Operations, provides an opening statement during an introductory press conference for new head coach Dusty May at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

The Mavericks could lose a sharpshooter in the near future.

Oct 7, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Santi Aldama is still recovering from surgery, so that will be one less Maverick we can watch in World Cup qualifiers.