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At 2-7, the Dallas Mavericks have the worst record in the Western Conference to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. As the Mavericks look to snap a four-game losing streak on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, they will be short-handed a little more than they already are as Klay Thompson was a late addition to the […]

Through the first nine games of the regular season, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in last place of the Western Conference with a 2-7 record. It’s been a mess to begin the 2025-26 campaign, as the team just isn’t meshing well right now. As a result, an old viral video of Nico Harrison defending his […]

The Dallas Mavericks have endured a horrendous beginning to the 2025-26 NBA season. In fact, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki even admitted the team has had a “disastrous start” to the new campaign. Dallas’ performance has led some people around the NBA to wonder if the Mavs will enter a rebuild sooner rather than later — […]

Amidst a 2-7 start for the worst record in the Western Conference, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki had advice for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. Without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, fans watched the undermanned Mavericks lose Daniel Gafford in the first half. He exited the game in the first half before Dallas […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in deep, deep trouble this season. Many expected them to struggle to start the season, especially with Kyrie Irving set to return in 2026. However, few foresaw the Mavs being this… bad. They are 2-7 to start the year, struggling to string together wins. The Mavericks’ struggles have drawn the ire […]

Some looked at the Dallas Mavericks heading into the 2025-26 campaign and believed that they could be a dark-horse playoff team. They have such a stacked frontcourt, and Cooper Flagg was looking like a game-changing talent from day one if his play during preseason was any indication. But that stacked frontcourt has been depleted significantly, […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost a key frontcourt player during Friday night’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. That player happened to be veteran center Daniel Gafford. Gafford is going through his seventh year in the NBA, his third with the Mavericks. However, this season has seen him be in and out of the team’s rotation due […]

Dallas Mavericks fans erupted online after the team’s nightmare first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, with social feeds full of clips, hot takes, and frustrated reaction GIFs as Dallas trailed 74-51 at intermission.  The scoreboard told the story. Grizzlies throttled the Mavericks with aggressive defense and efficient scoring, forcing turnovers and converting transition […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis was ruled out for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, while his status for a back-to-back against the Washington Wizards remains unknown. Friday’s game marks Davis’ third consecutive absence, as he recovers from a calf injury amidst a struggling start for the 2-6 Mavericks. A reporter asked Mavericks head coach […]

The latest celebrity couple making headlines is Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson and hip-hop sensation Megan Thee Stallion. On Friday, Megan took to Instagram to post a video of Thompson apologizing to her for being late picking her up at the Dallas Airport. “I’m sorry I was late, babe. There’s no excuse.” Thompson said. "I'm […]

The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) are set to play the Memphis Grizzlies (3-6) on Friday night in an NBA Cup matchup. Both teams have struggled early in the season.The tension between Ja Morant and the Grizzlies’ coaching staff has led to trade rumors, while the Mavs have been hit hard by the injury bug. Speaking of […]

Luka Doncic has been in action for the Los Angeles Lakers for five games so far this season. As usual, he’s playing as one of the elite players in the league, helping lead L.A. to a 7-2 record. Although he’s mainly known for his offensive abilities, something he’s doing on defense will certainly catch the […]

Amidst significant injuries to the Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt, including All-Star Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford is ready to hold down the fort. While Davis’ return could happen soon for the Mavericks, he’s ruled out for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, joining Lively II on the team’s injury report. Gafford […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg had a heated moment with former high school teammate and current New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen following Wednesday’s 101–99 loss, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective. The exchange occurred after Flagg missed a potential game-tying floater in the final seconds of regulation. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most perplexing teams in the NBA over the past year. Dallas has endured a forgettable start to the 2025-26 NBA campaign, and trade rumors are already beginning to swirl. So, will the Mavs consider trading players such as Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford before the 2026 trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could look to reunite Luka Doncic with one of his former Dallas Mavericks teammates before the trade deadline. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, center Daniel Gafford — a key contributor to the Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals run — has drawn interest from the Lakers as a potential midseason trade […]

Is Jason Kidd the best head coaching option for the Dallas Mavericks? Should the team consider moving in a different direction? Kidd is well known with the Mavericks, as he won a championship with the team as a player back in 2011. He also began his Hall of Fame playing career in Dallas. After various […]

After Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis missed his third consecutive game due to a calf injury, his return to the court is imminent, according to the team’s latest injury report. The Mavericks are among the worst offenses in the NBA, and Davis’ return will undoubtedly help them get back on track, especially on the heels […]

It’s been a rough start to the year for the Dallas Mavericks, who currently sit at 2-6 after Wednesday evening’s 101-99 home loss to the lowly New Orleans Pelicans. Number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg had a solid game in this one, scoring 20 points, but it still was an ugly night for the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have started the season 2-6, and things hit rock bottom in their latest loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a game that came down to the final minutes, and the Mavericks had every chance to win it, but couldn’t execute. One of the moments came from Klay Thompson with less […]

Formerly the director of quantitative research and development for the Dallas Mavericks, Bob Voulgaris is widely considered to be one of the most prolific NBA betters of all time. With millions in winnings and an extensive betting network of his own, Voulgaris recently revealed details about a darker side of gambling. Speaking on Pablo Torre […]

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks dropped to 2-6 with a home loss against the lowly New Orleans Pelicans. It was one of the better games so far for number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who scored 20 points to go along with nine rebounds, but ultimately, the Mavericks fell victim to a clutch […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be struggling early in the season, but rookie forward Cooper Flagg continues to shine as one of the league’s most promising young players. With another composed and efficient outing against the New Orleans Pelicans, Flagg officially joined historic company, becoming the third-youngest player in NBA history to record multiple 20-point games, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not had the best start to the season, and they could point to a few reasons why. One of the reasons is that they’re missing some of their key players. They knew Kyrie Irving would miss about half of the season as he recovers from his ACL injury last season, but […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. They dropped to 2-6 in what has been a lowly start to their campaign. The Mavericks had the chance to send the game into overtime, but forward Cooper Flagg missed his running […]

DALLAS — It was a beautiful night in Dallas on Wednesday as I left the American Airlines Center after covering the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The overall mood from the fans who were leaving the game did not match the night’s atmosphere, however. It almost felt somber leaving the arena following […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg looked dejected as he talked to reporters after their two-point loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. The Mavericks absorbed their third straight loss, dropping them to 2-6, including 2-4 at home. It has been a challenging campaign for Flagg, to say the least. […]

The Dallas Mavericks no longer need to wait for a Cooper Flagg throwdown. Flagg may have fallen behind in the NBA rookie power rankings. But he savagely dunked on the New Orleans Pelicans that concluded with a stare down. The top overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft sprinted in transition before dunking this alley-oop. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks made a change to the lineup on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Klay Thompson — who had started all seven of the games he appeared in this season heading into the contest — is being moved to the bench. D’Angelo Russell draws his first start of the season […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II once again on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans due to injuries. Ahead of the game, head coach Jason Kidd provided updates on both players. According to Kidd, Davis — who has a left calf strain — is ramping up […]

Before the 2025-26 NBA season even began, everyone was declaring the Rookie of the Year race over in favor of Cooper Flagg, the first pick in this year’s draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Well, two weeks into the new season, Flagg has been outplayed by several of his fellow rookies, especially Philadelphia 76ers wing VJ […]

Before we dive into this article, it’s important to note that Cooper Flagg features an extremely high ceiling and he probably will become a superstar someday. The point of this in-depth look is to predict how long his development may take in the NBA — and to wonder if Flagg is anywhere near becoming a […]

The Dallas Mavericks, through the first seven games of the 2025-26 season, are ranked dead-last in offensive rating. They’re only scoring 103.6 points per 100 possessions, which would have ranked in the top-10 in the early 2000s, but is downright wretched in 2025. Their most pressing issues entering the year, namely their guard production, are […]

The Dallas Mavericks were dealt a major blow after Anthony Davis sustained a calf injury last week. The original prognosis for Davis was that he was going to miss two games due to said injury. However, Davis remained out for a third consecutive game as the Mavericks face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on […]

Jason Kidd’s postgame comments after Monday’s loss to the Houston Rockets offered a revealing look into both the Dallas Mavericks’ early-season struggles and their long-term plans centered around rookie Cooper Flagg. Kidd said Flagg played through shoulder soreness sustained after a second-quarter collision and praised the No. 1 overall pick for showing toughness. Flagg finished […]

Cooper Flagg is off to a poor start whenever he’s on the court for the Dallas Mavericks this season. Flagg is going through the first season of his NBA career after the Mavericks selected him first overall in the 2025 draft. They envision high potential with him being the future face of the franchise after […]

The Dallas Mavericks have stumbled out of the gates to open up the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-4 ahead of Monday evening’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Rookie Cooper Flagg has had some moments through the season’s first two weeks, but injury concerns have already begun to flare up for Dallas, with Anthony […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 122-110 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, dropping the Mavs’ record to 2-4 to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. Cooper Flagg continues to start at point guard — a move that has been questioned by many since it is not the rookie’s natural position. Flagg has certainly enjoyed some […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not had the kind of start some would have envisioned considering the talent on their ranks. Cooper Flagg has had a mixed start to life in the NBA after being pushed into the PG position by head coach Jason Kidd. Now, the change in scenery with respect to the Detroit Pistons […]