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Amidst the Dallas Mavericks’ long-awaited Kyrie Irving’s regular-season debut, Klay Thompson could also be sidelined ahead of facing the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Thompson, who’s dealing with left-knee soreness, hasn’t been cleared to play, joining the Mavericks’ extended injury report, which also includes Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum, as ruled out. All-Star Anthony […]

DALLAS — When the word “loyalty” is used around the Dallas Mavericks these days, mixed emotions often boil to the surface. On one hand, there’s a statue outside of the American Airlines Center of Dirk Nowitzki centered around the idea of loyalty. On the other hand, the Mavs trading Luka Doncic in the middle of […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in a wild overtime finish on Thursday at the American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points, while Naji Marshall thrived despite playing with an illness. Marshall shut down the Michael Jordan flu game comparison, according to Mavs’ insider Mike Curtis. Jason Kidd called […]

The Dallas Mavericks escaped disaster with a gritty 116–114 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, leaning on a steady night from Cooper Flagg when the margin thinned. After a chaotic finish, Naji Marshall put words to what many already feel about the rookie. Following the win, Marshall gave voice to a locker room growing more […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, earning a 116-114 overtime win. Cooper Flagg had another big game after scoring a career-high 42 points on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Flagg finished Thursday’s game with 23 points while shooting 8-20 from the field. He added 10 rebounds, four assists, three […]

The Dallas Mavericks avoided a total collapse and held on for a 116–114 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, punctuated by Cooper Flagg’s jaw-dropping poster over Cade Cunningham. Early in the night, the Mavericks rookie took flight against the Pistons star and shook the American Airlines Center. The dunk set the tone. It cut through […]

When two prodigiously-skilled players square off, excitement is bound to be high. All eyes are on Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham and Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg ahead of Thursday night’s matchup in American Airlines Center, but there is another young talent in the building who deserves some more recognition. Ryan Nembhard is answering the […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is continuing to recover from ACL surgery. He is expected to return at some point in early 2026, but there is still no set injury return timeline for the Dallas Mavericks star. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about Irving’s recovery ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. […]

As trade discussions continue to circulate around the league, a new proposal has emerged linking the Atlanta Hawks to Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, with the framework potentially centered on former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. The idea reflects Atlanta’s ongoing evaluation of its frontcourt and Dallas’ broader roster considerations following a turbulent start […]

The Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks meet for the first time in the 2025-26 season. The Pistons have been one of the top teams in the NBA this year, especially in the Eastern Conference. With a 21-5 record, the Pistons sit atop the East, 2.5 games over the New York Knicks, who recently won the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have shown signs of stabilization over the past two weeks, but questions surrounding Anthony Davis’ long-term future remain unresolved. Despite internal messaging suggesting the franchise could pursue a contract extension with its star forward, one prominent NBA insider has cast doubt on that possibility. Dallas has climbed from a 5–15 start to […]

On Thursday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will take the floor at home for a game against the upstart Detroit Pistons, who are currently number one in the Eastern Conference. The Mavericks have been up and down of late, currently sitting at 10-17, and with a crowded injury report heading into the Detroit matchup. Earlier in […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Anthony Davis is among the Mavs listed on the injury report, however. So, is Davis playing tonight vs. the Pistons? AD has dealt with injury concerns throughout the 2025-26 campaign. He’s currently battling a left calf contusion. The Mavs are trying to balance the […]

The Dallas Mavericks created a lighthearted viral moment this week when Kyrie Irving stole the spotlight without stepping onto the court. The scene quickly became Mavericks news, blending humor, leadership, and technology during a memorable team gathering. Irving, who is currently sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL, attended a holiday event outside the team’s […]

Dallas Mavericks fans received an unexpected holiday highlight as Kyrie Irving delivered a memorable Christmas surprise that quickly went viral across social media. The moment added positivity during a challenging stretch for Dallas, while also reinforcing Irving’s leadership despite his ongoing recovery. The Irving gift came in the form of personalized electric golf carts, each […]

Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Williams are all listed as questionable on the NBA injury report for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Russell is recovering from an illness, while AD is dealing with a left calf contusion. Davis being listed as questionable is not especially surprising after he missed Monday’s 140-133 loss to […]

The Dallas Mavericks walked out of Delta Center with a 140–133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz, but Cooper Flagg left with something louder. The Mavericks rookie poured in 42 points on 13-of-27 shooting, making his loudest statement yet in a Dallas uniform. And after the game, Flagg made it personal. Speaking with DLLS Sports’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a major disappointment thus far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 10-17 ahead of Thursday night’s clash against the Detroit Pistons. Anthony Davis has been in and out of the lineup due to injury as trade rumors swirl around the Mavericks amid their rough start to the season. […]

Speculation linking the Atlanta Hawks to a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis appears to be losing momentum, as league insiders have expressed skepticism about Atlanta’s ability to assemble a competitive offer. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported Tuesday that while the Hawks have been mentioned among teams monitoring Davis, there […]

On Monday, Cooper Flagg gave his all for the Dallas Mavericks. Despite scoring 42 points, the Mavericks lost to the Utah Jazz 140-133. After the game, Flagg offered his own self-criticism, per ESPN. “I got to be better. I had a couple of dumb turnovers, missed a couple easy ones, but I got to be […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 42 points in the team’s 140-133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. It was a historic performance for Flagg, who set a new record for most points scored by an 18-year-old. After the game, though, it was revealed that Flagg rolled an ankle […]

Despite suffering a tough loss in overtime to the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg delivered the most memorable performance so far of his budding career on Monday. Flagg dropped a career-best 42 points in their 140-133 defeat to become the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points. He will […]

After an inconsistent start to his rookie season, Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has picked it up in recent weeks. The Mavericks visited the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Monday, and Flagg showed up with another impressive performance. He set his new career-high with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter after scoring […]

The Dallas Mavericks are beginning to turn their season around and Anthony Davis has been playing well in recent action. However, Sunday’s injury report provided information that Mavs fans won’t be looking forward to finding out. Davis is listed on the NBA injury report with a left calf contusion and is questionable for Monday night’s […]

Michael Porter Jr. nearly led the Brooklyn Nets to their fourth win in five games on Friday. However, the forward’s heroic offensive effort wasn’t enough, as the Nets fell 119-111 to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in a game that featured 23 lead changes. Porter Jr. poured in 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd discussed Dereck Lively II’s season-ending surgery on his right foot, which will address lingering issues that have forced him to miss the past three weeks. Lively II, who’s played in only seven games this season, had surgery on his right foot in July to clean out bone spurs. He […]

The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and brought Anthony Davis and Max Christie to the Dallas Mavericks reshaped both teams overnight. Speaking with Mavericks reporter Noah Weber, Davis offered rare honesty on the emotional swing that followed, from shock to stability, as he adjusted to life in Dallas. The […]

Lately, Cooper Flagg has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The rookie sensation for the Dallas Mavericks has been entrusted with the of starting point guard role.  With that will come a certain amount of criticism as to whether the No.1 pick coming off one year at Duke has what it takes. However, […]

The Dallas Mavericks kept things rolling Friday night with a 119–111 home win over the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center, improving to 10–16. It was their fifth win in the last six games and their second straight home victory, the first time they’ve done that this season. Anthony Davis starred on both sides of […]

DALLAS — Early in the 2025-26 season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprised many by playing 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg at the point guard position. The results were far from ideal, as Flagg — who had primarily played forward previously — did not look especially comfortable at point guard. Flagg has […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie outlined the impact Klay Thompson has had on his development as the team prepares for its Friday matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Christie, now in his first full season with Dallas, spoke with Abby Jones of DLLS Sports about the veteran guidance he receives from the five-time All-Star. Christie described […]

The Dallas Mavericks are moving carefully, and that pace starts at the top. With the Mavericks navigating life after Nico Harrison, owner Patrick Dumont has stepped deeper into daily decision-making while the Anthony Davis trade situation hangs over the franchise. League chatter continues to swirl around a Davis trade, but as ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel noted […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Brooklyn Nets, and they could be without one of their key frontcourt players in the matchup. Daniel Gafford has missed the past two games as he deals with an ankle injury, and it just continues to show how much the frontcourt has suffered this season because of injuries. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become a popular hypothetical trade destination for superstar talent that could become available. Giannis Antetokounmpo, amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ mess, has been commonly linked to the Hawks. But with a bombshell from Shams Charania in recent days stating that the Dallas Mavericks will indeed be exploring the trade market for Anthony […]

If a trade involving Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis were to come to fruition, there is a potential date on when that would take place. Davis has been on and off the court throughout his stint with the Mavericks. He is going through his second season with the franchise following the major blockbuster trade […]

NBA trade speculation intensified this week after ESPN proposed a four-team hypothetical deal involving the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets — a scenario that would send Anthony Davis to Golden State while routing Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga to Dallas. The concept arrives as all four franchises navigate varying […]

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 […]