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The Dallas Mavericks took the road loss on a night Cooper Flagg and Kevin Durant went at it. But Dallas also watched PJ Washington not finish the game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Mavericks beat reporter for ClutchPoints Joey Mistretta revealed what occurred for Washington inside the Toyota Center before Dallas fell 111-107. “PJ […]

Cooper Flagg accomplished NBA history with his performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Flagg is halfway through the rookie campaign of his career in the league. He has made serious strides as he embraced his duties as one of the Mavericks’ key starters overnight as the top overall […]

Cooper Flagg was thrust into an environment that was boiling over in anger following the Luka Doncic trade. The home crowd expressed its displeasure by flooding American Airlines Center with “fire Nico” chants. He was forced to answer questions about the hostility, all the while trying to find his footing as a de facto point […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams exited Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with a right lower leg contusion, the team announced. Williams had 13 points on 5-7 shooting from the field before suffering the injury. Williams has enjoyed some big moments this season. Overall, he entered Saturday night’s game averaging 12.6 points, 3.7 assists, […]

Whether it realizes or not, the media is ensuring that the 2026 NBA Draft class will face a substantial amount of pressure next season. Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa headline a stellar group of freshmen that is drawing historic praise. While an impressive crop of rookies showcase their skills, some people […]

Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel got a chance to catch up with his former Duke teammate and Rookie of the Year candidate in Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. Knueppel strengthened his case for ROY against Flagg in their 123-121 Hornets win. Kon erupted for eight threes, which helped edge the Mavericks in a two-point victory. He finished with […]

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Ryan Nembhard is on the injury report alongside Anthony Davis, with one player listed as probable, and the other ruled out. Nembhard is considered probable for Saturday’s game against the Rockets, while Davis has a strained left finger, and is ruled out. Here’s everything we […]

Cooper Flagg sent shockwaves through the NBA as the rookie had the best game of his season, scoring 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets. Though it resulted in a loss, it shows the work that Flagg has put in over the season, and it looks like he’s really figuring it out on the court. Flagg […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were roommates at Duke a year ago. Now, they are the frontrunners for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks and Knueppel’s Charlotte Hornets went head-to-head on Thursday night in Dallas. While the Hornets earned a competitive 123-121 victory, Flagg set a new career-high with […]

Cooper Flagg had himself a night on Thursday, but the Dallas Mavericks fell short as they lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 123-121, in a pulsating contest at American Airlines Center. Kon Knueppel, Flagg’s former teammate at Duke, drained the game-winning free throws with 4.1 seconds left to give the Hornets their fifth straight win. Knueppel […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 123-121. Cooper Flagg set a new career-high for points scored in a game with a mark of 49. Flagg accomplished the feat on 20-29 shooting from the field and 3-5 shooting from beyond the arc. […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg continues to prove why he’s destined for greatness in the NBA. Against the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night, the former Duke Blue Devils star managed to make history in just three quarters, as he relentlessly tormented the defense of the visiting team at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. “Cooper Flagg […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are going head-to-head in the NBA Rookie of the Year race this year. The two rookies are the favorites at the moment. Former teammates at Duke, Flagg and Knueppel are also going head-to-head on Thursday night in the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks clash. Both players started the game strong, […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg woke up the crowd at American Airlines Center on Thursday amid their lackluster start against the Charlotte Hornets. The Mavericks found themselves down by double digits early on after the Hornets, who are on a four-game winning streak, outscored them in the first quarter, 33-20. In the second frame, Flagg […]

On Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks will retire franchise legend Mark Aguirre’s jersey. Before the game against the Charlotte Hornets, Aguirre spoke to reporters and was unsurprisingly asked about Cooper Flagg. Flagg was the Mavs’ first No. 1 overall pick since Aguirre in 1981, so he understands what Flagg is going through as a rookie. Aguirre […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to have most of their rotation available Thursday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets, with veteran guard Klay Thompson listed as probable and rookie standout Cooper Flagg set to play. Dallas (19–28) enters the matchup looking to snap a two-game losing streak against a Charlotte team (20–28) riding a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have rookie forward Cooper Flagg back in the lineup Thursday night as they prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets, ending his one-game absence due to left ankle injury management. Dallas (19–28) hosts Charlotte (20–28) at 8:30 p.m. ET while looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Hornets enter the matchup […]

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Mavericks’ main pain point was the starting point guard position. Kyrie Irving continues to recover from a torn ACL, and it’s not quite clear when he’d be back from such a serious injury. Moreover, the Mavs traded Luka Doncic away, leaving them with such uninspiring options at the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visited the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, looking to gain more momentum after recently snapping their five-game skid. The Timberwolves are coming off a victory against the Golden State Warriors, 108-83, on Monday. Minnesota played without Anthony Edwards, while Golden State did not have Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be short-handed once again on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are out, as they highlight a long list of players who won’t be available for the game. Flagg is listed as out due to left ankle injury management while Thompson is dealing with […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had to navigate this season with injuries here and there, but over the past month, they’ve seemed to have found a little rhythm. Cooper Flagg is starting to figure things out in his rookie season, and others around the team have stepped up as well. Klay Thompson is one player who […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently had a four-game win streak snapped following their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, and they’re looking to get back on track on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Veteran big man Dwight Powell is the longest-tenured player on the roster, and with the frontcourt injury issues the Mavericks have […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic is currently leading NBA in scoring at 33.8 PPG and shares the shortest odds to be crowned the league’s Most Valuable Player. The Lakers are also focused on a championship title, maximizing the remaining LeBron/Luka window during this season. Doncic recently unveiled a new colorway of his latest Jordan Luka […]

Update: Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are out for the Dallas Mavericks against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta. On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will hit the floor at home for a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as […]

Duke basketball’s rising stars are set to shine on the NBA stage during All-Star Weekend. Both Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel will take part in the NBA Rising Stars game on Feb. 13. It’s an exhibition featuring the top rookie and sophomore players in the NBA. Both Flagg and Knueppel went in as the top […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to get back into the win column as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. It will be the Mavericks first game since they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, as their game against the Milwaukee Bucks was postponed due to extreme weather conditions. And they […]

In just over two weeks, almost all of the NBA rookies who find themselves featured in these rookie rankings will partake in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Among those participating are Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, the two rookies who find themselves leading the rest […]

The Dallas Mavericks are honoring one of their best players of all-time on Thursday. Dallas is retiring the jersey of Mark Aguirre. There are several Mavericks stars expected to attend the retirement ceremony, including NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki. “Mavs say scheduled attendees for Mark Aguirre’s Thursday night jersey retirement include fellow jersey retirees Dirk Nowitzki, […]

As the trade deadline looms, it feels like the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to find their space in the timeline spectrum: Do they try to win now or build for the future? With the string of unfortunate events since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are eager for any positive development, […]

The Dallas Mavericks were once the center of attention when it came to trade rumors, and it all revolved around Anthony Davis. There were a number of teams that were interested in Davis, but after he suffered a hand injury, that interest went away. Still, rumors have swirled that the Mavericks could be looking to […]

The Dallas Mavericks were at the center of trade talks for some time, as it was assumed that they were willing to move Anthony Davis before the deadline. With his recent injury, his trade value went down, but that didn’t mean that the people around him still may have wanted him to be traded. Davis’ […]

There has been a winter storm that’s made its way across the South, and it has caused some things to be on a standstill until it’s safe, including basketball games. The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies game has already been postponed because of the weather, and they have done the same for the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee with a 7 p.m. EST tip-off time. Hours before the game, reports indicate that Cooper Flagg may not play due to injury, while the club remains stuck at the Dallas airport. At approximately 1:13 p.m. EST., it was reported that the Mavericks […]

Recently, rumors have been swirling around the Dallas Mavericks and whether they might look to trade big man Anthony Davis ahead of the upcoming deadline. Last week, reports surfaced that Davis’ agent Rich Paul was demanding that the Mavericks get his client to a new destination as he recovers from an injury. However, now it […]

The Luka Doncic trade still haunts the Dallas Mavericks fanbase to this day. Traded unceremoniously to the Los Angeles Lakers last year with no warning signs, it’s clear from how fans react to Doncic’s presence that they still have love for their former star. Doncic was their best player in a while and was committed […]

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 116-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Luka Doncic played well in his second game back in Dallas as a road opponent, leading the Lakers with 33 points. Mavs fans welcomed Doncic back with open arms once again. The star — who was traded almost […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers almost a year ago. He made his return to Dallas later in the 2024-25 season, which was an emotional homecoming to say the least. Saturday represented Doncic’s second game back in Dallas since the trade, and while it wasn’t quite […]

It’s been almost a year since the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a controversial move that was poorly received by fans, who loved the Slovenian superstar. That much was evident in Doncic’s first game in Dallas as a Laker, where we was welcomed warmly by fans during the […]

DALLAS — The one year anniversary of the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers shocking Luka Doncic trade is on February 1. On Saturday, January 24, Doncic made his second return to Dallas since that trade happened. Before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about the trade exactly almost one year after it occurred. […]