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The trajectory of the Dallas Mavericks franchise changed on February 1, 2025, when the franchise traded superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in inexplicable fashion. The Lakers were gifted a 25-year old megastar fresh off his first NBA Finals appearance while the Lakers traded away 31-year old Anthony Davis, 21-year old Max […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been on the struggle bus in recent weeks, losers of eight straight games after Tuesday night’s defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. At this point, the main things that Mavericks fans have to look forward to are the development of star rookie Cooper Flagg and the NBA Draft lottery, […]

When Bam Adebayo surpassed his career-high 41 points in the first half of the Miami Heat’s eventual win over the Washington Wizards, fans had a pretty good idea they would be in for something special after halftime of the otherwise inconsequential Tuesday night showdown. As each Bam bucket went in, the game became more and […]

Cooper Flagg was the odds-on favorite to bag home the Rookie of the Year award before the 2025-26 season even began. A good opportunity awaited him with the Dallas Mavericks, as in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade, he has a chance to step in immediately and become the superstar talent the team needs […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors are facing each other Sunday for an intriguing matchup north of the border at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Mavericks are looking to snap a six-game losing skid, while the Raptors are aiming to prevent losing their third game in a row. This will be the second […]

The Dallas Mavericks will look to avoid a seventh straight defeat on the trot when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. However, both teams are dealing with injury scares to their best players, in the form of Cooper Flagg and Brandon Ingram. While Flagg is recovering from a left midfoot injury, Ingram has an […]

Khris Middleton has been fined $25,000 after an incident involving a mouthpiece during a recent game, the league announced Saturday. The penalty comes as the Dallas Mavericks continue a difficult stretch following their sixth consecutive loss, a 120-100 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Friday night during rookie Cooper Flagg’s homecoming game at TD Garden. […]

The Dallas Mavericks faced the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday night in a game that carried personal significance for rookie forward Cooper Flagg. While Dallas lost 120-100, the night meant more than the score for the 19-year-old Maine native, who played his first professional game in Boston against someone he’s idolized for years, […]

The homecoming for Cooper Flagg was everything people expected, even if the scoreboard didn’t go the way of the Dallas Mavericks. The Maine native and No. 1 overall pick finally made his professional debut at TD Garden on Friday night, and despite playing for the visiting team, the Boston crowd treated him like a local […]

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations all season, climbing into the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-21 record through 62 games. That team added superstar forward Jayson Tatum on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, making them even more deadly. Just 10 months after Tatum suffered the devastating Achilles tear in Game […]

The Boston Celtics had a lot to look forward to with the return of Jayson Tatum to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. But as the team gained their superstar forward, they lost their valuable NBA trade deadline acquisition. Nikola Vucevic came off the Celtics bench Friday night and played just […]

Cooper Flagg grew up cheering on the Boston Celtics, and now he is filming a commercial with arguably the greatest player to ever represent the franchise. Chime dropped a video of the Dallas Mavericks rookie and NBA icon Larry Bird preparing to film an advertisement for the financial technology company. Although the Maine native was […]

The Dallas Mavericks are all but likely out of playoff contention for the rest of this 2025-26 season, but there’s a lot to look forward to with the stellar rookie season that Cooper Flagg has had. That rookie season got a scare on Friday night, when the Mavs were taking on the Boston Celtics. Early […]

The primary story in Friday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks is the return of superstar Jayson Tatum after tearing his Achilles 10 months ago. The Celtics are hoping to integrate Tatum back in the lineup over the final 20 games of the season so that they will be in a position […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall is paying tribute to rookie teammate Cooper Flagg ahead of the Mavericks’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden. As Dallas prepares to tip off against Boston within the hour on ESPN, Marshall steps onto the court for pregame warmups wearing a custom T-shirt honoring Flagg’s […]

Despite the Dallas Mavericks currently struggling at 12th in the Western Conference with a 21-41 record, fans will be assured that they have a bonafide superstar on their hands, in Cooper Flagg. Perhaps the fact that he is still the leading contender alongside Kon Knueppel to land the rookie of the year award despite the […]

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back rookie star Cooper Flagg to the lineup on Thursday against the Orlando Magic, a game that came down to execution in the clutch. It was the Magic who hung on late to pull off the 115-114 win after Wendell Carter Jr.‘s late-game dunk. But Cooper Flagg had clutch moments of […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is expected to be available Friday night when Dallas faces the Boston Celtics, while veteran guard Klay Thompson appears on the team’s latest injury report as probable. Dallas released its updated report ahead of the matchup at TD Garden, listing Thompson as probable with a right adductor contusion. Flagg, meanwhile, […]

On Thursday, Cooper Flagg made a triumphant return to the Dallas Mavericks after a recent foot injury. Not only did he come back, but he also came back with a vengeance. Against the Orlando Magic, Flagg etched his place among the likes of LeBron James by scoring his 1,000th career point, per the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Orlando Magic on Thursday looking to snap a four-game losing streak, and rookie star Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable on the injury report. Flagg has not played since before the All-Star break due to a foot injury. Here is everything we know about Cooper Flagg’s injury and playing status […]

The Rookie of the Year talk has started, and the conversation has been centered around Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and VJ Edgecombe. That doesn’t take away from what other rookies are doing around the league, as there are some who are genuinely playing well. One of those rookies is Dylan Harper. Chandler Parsons recently showed […]

After Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Tuesday’s 117-90 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, he received an encouraging injury update ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. Flagg has missed the last eight games due to a foot injury, but status was upgraded to questionable on the Mavericks’ injury report. Flagg, who hasn’t played […]

The Dallas Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, and Cooper Flagg once again sits at the center of the injury report. Flagg is listed as doubtful with a left midfoot sprain suffered during the February 10 game against the Phoenix Suns. The standout rookie has missed the past seven games, and his potential […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been without standout rookie star Cooper Flagg for the past seven games. Flagg had earlier suffered a left foot sprain back during the February 10 clash against the Phoenix Suns. However, he is now expected to have a chance to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday after being put down […]

Dallas Mavericks pillar Cooper Flagg has missed the last seven games with a foot injury, leaving his Rookie of the Year prospects in serious doubt heading into the final seven weeks of the season. A Tuesday night road matchup versus the Charlotte Hornets would give him the opportunity to outdo former Duke roommate Kon Knueppel, […]

As Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton plans to stay with the team, it came after some questions regarding the next chapter in the veteran’s NBA journey. While Middleton’s future with the Mavericks was talked about, especially heading into the buyout market, this NBA insider goes into why the 34-year-old decided to stay where he is, […]

Despite putting up big numbers this year, Luka Doncic has been the recipient of massive criticism this season. From discussions about his complaining about fouls to a heliocentric game that people deem “unwatchable”, Doncic has had to navigate a litany of discussions as the Lakers look to steady themselves on the final stretch of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have to finish their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday without one of their key contributors, as Klay Thompson has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to an adductor strain. Thompson finished with seven points on 3-of-8 shooting in 15 minutes off the bench. Klay […]

The Dallas Mavericks are digging for gold in the G League, and they think they’ve found a gem. According to league sources, Dallas is signing guard John Poulakidas to a two-way contract, bringing a sharpshooting Ivy League standout to the Big D. Poulakidas, a Yale University product and former Ivy League Tournament MVP, has been […]

Khris Middleton is staying put. Despite a flurry of rumors and a looming buyout deadline, the veteran forward intends to finish the season with the Dallas Mavericks. The 34-year-old had a chance to jump ship to a contender before Sunday’s deadline to be playoff-eligible with a new team. The Denver Nuggets were reportedly leading the […]

Cooper Flagg has missed six consecutive games due to a left mid-foot sprain injury. Although the walking boot was recently removed, it appears there is still no timetable for return for the Dallas Mavericks star. Reports indicate that the 19-year-old rookie will miss Sunday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Grant Afseth of […]

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford recently returned from injury in the team’s 124-105 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gafford has been dealing with persistent ankle injuries throughout the season, missing several games. In his return to the lineup for the Mavericks, he played 20 minutes, scoring 14 points and nabbing five rebounds. The performance showcased […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck gold this season when they picked up undrafted point guard Ryan Nembhard on a two-way contract, and the team officially signed him to a standard deal after waiving veteran Tyus Jones, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. The signing of Ryan Nembhard brings the Mavericks’ current roster to 15 standard contracts. […]

On Friday, Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies. He remains out due to a foot sprain. Though he isn’t in uniform, Flagg has remained active in a different way, per Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban. Head coach Jason Kidd went into detail about the extent […]

The Dallas Mavericks and veteran point guard Tyus Jones have mutually decided to part ways, and he will be waived, league sources told ClutchPoints. Jones, 29, was acquired by the Mavericks at the trade deadline in a smaller deal with the Charlotte Hornets, who were looking to trade the 11-year guard for cap reasons. Last […]

Jason Kidd provided a clear statement about Khris Middleton’s future with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the March 1 deadline. Middleton is going through the 14th season of his NBA career, his first with the Mavericks. He started the 2025-26 campaign with the Washington Wizards before they traded him and other players to Dallas in […]

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are the early favorites to potentially win this year’s NBA Rookie of the Year Award. With the Dallas Mavericks set to play the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, March 3, we could have a potential showdown between the two rookie phenoms. However, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd suggested that Flagg won’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies, and they won’t have their star rookie on the floor for the sixth straight game, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Mavericks say Cooper Flagg will miss his sixth consecutive game tonight due to a left midfoot sprain. Memphis is in Dallas on […]

It has already been three weeks since a very eventful NBA trade deadline unfolded in the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks playing coy on trade talks centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Once the Bucks took their superstar off the market, several notable players like Anthony Davis, Ivica Zubac, Coby White, and Jonathan Kuminga found themselves on […]