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Trade rumors have been swirling around the Dallas Mavericks ever since Nico Harrison got fired last month, with many fans wondering if the team may opt to trade big man Anthony Davis, who has been in and out of the lineup due to injury. Recently, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that multiple Eastern Conference teams, […]

The Dallas Mavericks face a significant setback following confirmation that center Dereck Lively II will miss the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old will undergo a season-ending right foot procedure, creating an unexpected roster challenge for a team attempting to stabilize after a difficult start. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news Wednesday, noting that Lively […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is expected to undergo season-ending foot surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Lively has dealt with injury concerns this season. The 21-year-old center features potential, but he’s missed a significant amount of time due to injuries throughout his career so far. The good news is that he is expected to […]

Trade momentum around the Indiana Pacers has picked up as the franchise evaluates options to reinforce its frontcourt following the departure of Myles Turner in free agency. The Pacers, who reached the NBA Finals last season before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, have been linked to the Dallas Mavericks in their […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has consistently been listed on the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report with a right thumb splint over the past few weeks, but he’s been available for most of the games. In fact, Flagg has appeared in 24 of Dallas’ 25 contests this season. So, how is Flagg’s thumb injury recovery going? The […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is already establishing himself as a star in the NBA. Still, Flagg has dealt with challenges at the highest level of professional basketball. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday after practice, Flagg revealed the biggest challenge so far in his NBA career. Asked Cooper Flagg about how his […]

The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly won four of their past five games. Nevertheless, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson are among the Mavs who have been mentioned in trade rumors. Davis, Thompson, Daniel Gafford and D’Angelo Russell were discussed in the latest trade rumors, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting on the subject. “The Mavericks are […]

There continues to be NBA trade rumors about Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. The Detroit Pistons, along with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are expected to be Davis trade suitors, per ESPN. “The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Davis, center Daniel Gafford and guards Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell, sources said,” ESPN’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks needed answers after a rough stretch, and a wild night against the Houston Rockets delivered something else instead: a generational duel between Kevin Durant and Cooper Flagg. The matchup gave fans Durant at full command, the Rockets pushing every possession, and Flagg rising with a slam dunk that shifted the American Airline […]

The Dallas Mavericks needed a spark after the lopsided loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Cooper Flagg delivered it with force. From the opening stretch, the rookie rose to the moment against the Houston Rockets, shifting the pace of the night and energizing the building. And when his slam dunk later stamped the exclamation […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets were both preparing for the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night. Dallas was fresh off a 132-111 Friday night loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City, while Houston defeated the Phoenix Suns at home on Friday 117-98. The Rockets had the momentum, but that did not […]

DALLAS — Many players have become All-Stars throughout the years in the NBA. Some of those players have gone on to enjoy strong careers — although they often fall short of the Hall of Fame. Then, there are a few players who figure out the connection behind greatness and longevity, something Houston Rockets star Kevin […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Klay Thompson on Saturday night, who was a late addition to the injury report following Friday’s 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Saturday night’s contest against the Houston Rockets representing the second of a back-to-back, Thompson has been ruled out with left knee soreness. “Next […]

The Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant to accelerate their championship contention timetable, and thus far, that plan is working out swimmingly. They know they can trust the future Hall of Famer to produce when healthy, but what can truly put the franchise over the top is if Alperen Sengun crosses into undeniable superstardom this season. […]

Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks will look to get back to their winning ways after their three-game undefeated run was snapped by the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Friday. The Mavs were put in their place by the reigning NBA champions, showing just how vast the space remains between Oklahoma City and […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Ryan Nembhard said the team’s offensive approach has become too centered on getting Anthony Davis the ball, offering a candid assessment after Friday night’s 132–111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nembhard, who recorded 10 points, four assists and three rebounds on 4-for-8 shooting in 24 minutes, addressed the issue […]

The Dallas Mavericks face another difficult stretch as Dereck Lively II seeks more clarity on his foot injury, and Jason Kidd did not hide the emotional weight of the moment. The young center’s growth has driven much of the Mavericks’ interior identity, but the injury setback now places that progress on pause. For a Mavericks […]

After Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis turned in his worst offensive performance of the season in a 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans expressed concern. The Thunder snapped a three-game Mavericks win streak on Friday, where Davis finished with a lowly two points on 1-for-9 attempts. After the loss, Davis revealed the Thunder’s […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault reacted to his defense stifling Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, holding the 10-time All-Star to two points on 1-for-9 shooting in a 132-111 blowout victory. The Thunder extended its winning streak to 13 straight. Daigneault highlighted Thunder forward Kenrich Williams and center Jaylin Williams as Davis’ primary […]

The Dallas Mavericks walked into Paycom Center hoping to test themselves against the league’s hottest team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Instead, the Thunder delivered a 132–111 reminder of the gap between a contender and a group still searching for answers. Anthony Davis struggled from the start, finishing with only two points on 1-of-9 shooting, and […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has dealt with injury trouble since joining the team. He’s only played in eight total games this season. As a result, it may be tempting to overlook his on-court performance. While on the floor, AD is playing at an especially high rate — even if it is a limited sample […]

In a stunning overnight development, the LA Clippers announced that Chris Paul is no longer with the team, sending shockwaves across the NBA. The news came in the early hours of Wednesday morning when Paul posted on Instagram that he had just learned he was being sent home from Atlanta ahead of the team’s game […]

The Dallas Mavericks will head into Friday night’s road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder with some key players listed as questionable on the injury report. After a strong three-game winning streak, including an impressive home win over the Miami Heat, the Mavericks are looking to extend their momentum despite injury concerns. Here’s the latest […]

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks picked up a big home win over the Miami Heat to push their winning streak to three straight games. Unfortunately, the Mavericks got a tough injury update when big man Daniel Gafford exited the Heat game due to an ankle injury and was unable to return. Now, the team […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has only played in seven games during the 2025-26 NBA season due to injuries, and now Lively’s potential return at any point this season is very much up in the air after the latest update the team provided on an unspecified right foot injury that continues to linger. Lively […]

The Dallas Mavericks have started to hit a little bit of a stride of late, currently sitting at 8-15 after Wednesday night’s home win over the Miami Heat. That game was preceded by an impressive road victory over the Denver Nuggets, a game in which undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard went for 28 points and ten […]

Chris Paul is one of the best players in Los Angeles Clippers history, but his first stint with the team went a lot smoother than his second time around. The all-time great point guard signed with the team in the offseason in what was supposed to be a heartwarming send-off into retirement. Paul is retiring […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly earned three consecutive victories. Before the winning streak, though, the Mavs were among the worst teams in the NBA. They are still just 12th in the Western Conference standings with an 8-15 record, but the team is trending in a promising direction. Following Wednesday’s 118-108 win over the […]

The Dallas Mavericks extended their first winning streak of the season to three games with a 118-108 win against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg led the way with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, adding six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 31 […]

It seems like everything is right in the world again. Well, at least for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks notched their third straight win on Wednesday after beating the Miami Heat, 118-108, at American Airlines Center. Flagg led the scoring with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting. He also had six rebounds, two assists, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers a season ago. At 6’8″, Doncic may not have been a traditional point guard — but he was a point guard nonetheless. Since moving on from the superstar, Dallas has struggled to find an answer at the […]

After missing the last two games because of a right ankle injury, Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford returned to action for Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center. However, he appeared to hurt it again, as he went down in pain in the second half of the Miami game. “Daniel Gafford […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday night in Dallas. Before the game, Jason Kidd revealed how Anthony Davis impacts Cooper Flagg while on the floor. “You’re gonna have to put your best defender on someone, most of the time it’s AD,” Kidd told reporters. “So he […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are reopening discussions surrounding his future with the team that he has spent his entire career with. With two MVPs and an NBA Finals victory to his name, Antetokounmpo is not just one of the best players in the NBA, but one of the best players in NBA history. […]

The Dallas Mavericks look to build more momentum this Wednesday night, as they put their two-game win streak on the line versus the visiting Miami Heat at American Airlines Center. The Mavs are gaining confidence, and the presence of Anthony Davis should bolster their belief that they can win their third consecutive victory. Davis, who […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington are among the Mavericks dealing with injuries, however. The good news is that Anthony Davis is not listed on the injury report, as the Mavs big man has previously dealt with no shortage of injury trouble this season. Still, […]

As the Dallas Mavericks’ top prospect, Cooper Flagg continues to navigate his rookie season, and he was brutally honest in his opinion about clutch situations. For Flagg, it isn’t ideal. Although the first overall pick understands how beneficial clutch moments can be, Cooper wasn’t afraid to admit he doesn’t clutch moments, he said, per DLLS Mavs’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a solid win against the Denver Nuggets, and they have won two straight games since their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last week. With a matchup looming against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, the Mavericks received good news on the injury front regarding big man Anthony Davis. Anthony […]

Many did not think the 2025 NBA rookie class would be anything special outside of Cooper Flagg. Well, we are learning very quickly that there are several rookies becoming essential parts of their new organizations outside of Flagg, and none more than Kon Knueppel with the Charlotte Hornets. Flagg was the big name coming out […]