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The NBA hit another milestone on Thursday as it played its first-ever game in Germany, with the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies facing off. Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki, who is revered like a national hero in Germany, was on hand at Uber Arena in Berlin to cover the game for NBA on Prime, […]

His game may have declined over the past few years due to major injuries, but whenever Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson lets it fly from deep, it always gets opponents nervous. Thompson will forever be known as one of the greatest shooters in league history. On Thursday, against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center, […]

Anthony Davis was initially seen as a significant trade candidate for the Dallas Mavericks, but after another injury, trade talks surrounding Davis have calmed down. Davis suffered a hand injury that came with ligament damage, and he will be out for six weeks. He was going to have surgery, but decided to skip out on […]

The Dallas Mavericks witnessed Cooper Flagg leave in agonizing pain against the Denver Nuggets. But Daniel Gafford limped off too right after the rookie with an injury to his own ankle (opposite of Flagg). Both injuries persuaded this forward addition on Thursday. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is on his way to the Mavs, with Joey Mistretta of […]

It’s not uncommon to see crossovers between sports, as a lot of athletes grew up playing multiple sports as kids. For Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, he grew up playing both basketball and baseball, and while his career path ventured off into the basketball word, his love for America’s pastime remains the same. Jason […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be without rookie forward Cooper Flagg on Thursday night for a big matchup with the Utah Jazz. Flagg suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets and did not return after halftime. He was listed as doubtful throughout the day before being downgraded to out, according to […]

Anthony Davis’s injury issues are well-known. The former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick is a perennial All-NBA and All-Star selection when healthy, but it’s effectively a coin flip when he is actually healthy. The persistent ailments have resulted in major criticism and ridicule by fans and media members and have led some, like former […]

The Dallas Mavericks watched Cooper Flagg grab his ankle in agony, ultimately exiting against the Denver Nuggets. Daniel Gafford followed him in quick fashion with his own similar ailment. Gafford endured a right ankle sprain, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. He joins Flagg in not returning for the rest of the night. Although the first […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg exited Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a left ankle sprain. The Mavs made the announcement shortly after halftime. Flagg suffered an apparent ankle injury concern on Monday, but it did not seem to be especially serious. He then left Wednesday’s game for a few […]

Cooper Flagg is doing things we haven’t seen since the days of short shorts and Chicago dominance. In Wednesday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, the Dallas Mavericks’ rookie officially joined one of the most exclusive clubs in basketball history. By the final buzzer, Flagg became just the third player since the NBA-ABA merger in […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes the Dallas Mavericks should be really busy ahead of the trade deadline with aging veterans Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, as they pursue ways to improve the talent surrounding rookie Cooper Flagg. Anthony Davis has been mentioned in trade rumors amid his latest hand injury, and Irving, recovering from a torn […]

DALLAS — Does Jason Kidd still enjoy coaching? Will he continue to coach the Dallas Mavericks for years to come? Kidd — who has been the head coach in Dallas since the 2021-22 NBA season — was asked about his coaching future before Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, and he explained how Cooper […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, the Mavs announced that Anthony Davis will miss six weeks with a hand injury — ultimately avoiding surgery. Ahead of Wednesday night’s contest in Dallas, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd reacted to the news. “I think it’s good […]

One of the biggest names that has been floated around in trade rumors in the weeks leading up to the deadline is Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. Davis recently suffered a set-back with a hand injury, and his status moving forward is uncertain. But that hasn’t deterred opposing teams from registering trade interest, nor […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

A lot of news came out about Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis on Jan. 13. Initial reports suggested that he would require surgery on a hand injury and would miss the rest of the regular season. Then, it was reported that Davis doesn’t need surgery, and he will instead be re-evaluated in six weeks. Before […]

The Dallas Mavericks have seen their name run through the rumor mill over the past few weeks, primarily regarding big man Anthony Davis, who recently injured his hand. On Tuesday, Davis shot down reports from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that he would require surgery, which Charania later corrected, and it seems that the Mavericks […]

Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier in the day on Tuesday that Anthony Davis will likely require hand surgery. However, Davis refuted the report by calling out “lies.” Now, Charania is reporting that Davis won’t need surgery after getting a second opinion on the ligament damage in his left hand. “Update: Dallas’ Anthony Davis will […]

The Dallas Mavericks have played the last few games without Anthony Davis in the lineup due to a hand injury, and on Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Davis would likely be undergoing surgery that would keep him out for several months. Charania also reported that this would not necessarily put a damper […]

Veteran guard Klay Thompson credited rookie forward Cooper Flagg for his steady growth and confidence following the Dallas Mavericks’ 113–105 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Thompson addressed Flagg’s recent stretch during his postgame presser, a video of which was shared to X, formerly known as Twitter, by Abby Jones of DLLS Sports. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis reportedly suffered ligament damage in his left hand, leaving the door open for potential surgery. On Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that AD is indeed likely to undergo surgery and will miss “several months” as a result. While the initial general thought around the NBA was that Davis needing […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis previously suffered ligament damage in his left hand. He could miss months of action if surgery is required. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters ahead of Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets that a timeline for an update is currently uncertain, but AD is set to meet […]

The Brooklyn Nets will welcome Michael Porter Jr. back to their lineup on Monday vs. the Dallas Mavericks. Porter missed Sunday’s 103-98 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies for rest. The absence prompted some fans to speculate on a potential trade amid several reports of teams’ interest in the forward. However, Porter had sat during Brooklyn’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks have seemed to be active in the trade market this season, especially after making the deal to send Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. Outside of that trade, the Hawks have been linked to Anthony Davis for the past few weeks, as they look to make an upgrade to their frontcourt. With […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a disappointment this season, currently sitting at 14-25 after a recent road loss to the Chicago Bulls, with trade rumors swirling around the franchise. While number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg has been a standout, not much else has gone right for Dallas so far this year. It’s been […]

On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks were first without Anthony Davis due to injury as they faced the Chicago Bulls. Then, not even halfway through the first quarter, they were without head coach Jason Kidd.  At the 5:44 mark, Kidd emphatically received an ejection from the game after receiving double technical calls, per Grant Afseth of […]

Prior to the Chicago Bulls taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Billy Donovan spoke to the press. During that time, he spoke highly of the Mavericks explosive rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s leading the Western Conference All-Star voting.  In summary, Donovan credited Flagg as the type of player who is a complete offensive weapon—in […]

Every time Dallas Mavericks fans ask themselves how much worse the Luka Doncic trade can get, the basketball gods seem to punch them in the gut. Anthony Davis suffered a hand injury and could miss months, severely damaging the the team’s playoff aspirations and significantly limiting the star big man’s trade value. Fans continue to […]

Anthony Davis is out for an indefinite period of time after sustaining a concerning hand injury that may require surgery. It’s another notch to what’s been a frustrating season for the Dallas Mavericks so far. However, before the club’s game on Saturday, Davis got the fanbase buzzing after being seen in a sling. The 32-year-old […]

Anthony Davis sustained a hand injury that could require surgery. Regardless, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to be without the star forward for six weeks to several months, depending on whether or not he needs surgery. On Saturday, teammate Daniel Gafford shared his reaction to the bad news. Gafford, who is 27 years old, admits […]

Here’s a familiar rumor, but a very different solution. Any time the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are mentioned in the same trade breath, one name inevitably surfaces: Anthony Davis. This time, though, the smoke points elsewhere. As the Lakers position themselves for a possible postseason push, the front office appears focused on pragmatic […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis exited the team’s 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday with an apparent hand injury. On Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that AD suffered ligament damage in his left hand, an especially concerning update for Davis who has been mentioned in a plethora of trade rumors. “Dallas Mavericks […]

A looming contract extension factors into any potential move involving Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, which could shorten the list of potential suitors, as former NBA guard Lou Williams reminded fans ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Davis has two years left on his current deal, including a player option for the 2027-28 season, which is […]

It’s time to rebuild with purpose, not panic. The Indiana Pacers didn’t plan for 2025–26 to look like this. A season that was supposed to be about momentum and continuity has become about survival, patience, and long-term vision. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the entire year and Myles Turner no longer anchoring the middle, Indiana […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg made his thoughts on participating in the NBA Dunk Contest or 3-point Contest very clear. Flagg is halfway through his first season in the NBA, making significant strides as the Mavericks’ top overall pick in the 2025 draft. He has impressed with his ability to score at a high […]

Kyrie Irving hopes to have a clear return to the court for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025-26 NBA season. However, one insider believes that aspect of his situation remains in question. Irving suffered an ACL tear last February, cutting his 2024-25 campaign short. He is close to nine months into his recovery from the […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching on February 5. One of the players who has been floated as a potential trade target is Chicago Bulls guard Coby White. This year, White is finishing out the final year of his three-year, $36 million deal he signed with Chicago in 2023. So far, White has been […]

Just a season after being traded, Anthony Davis might be on the move again. Last season, Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. Now, with Dallas struggling to gain any momentum this season, there are rumors floating that the star forward/center might be traded. One of the popular rumored […]

In recent weeks, one of the major storylines in the NBA landscape has been the Dallas Mavericks’ reported pursuit of an Anthony Davis trade as they look to hand the keys of the franchise to rookie of the year frontrunner Cooper Flagg. Davis has been in and out of the lineup so far this year […]