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Cooper Flagg’s first official game in the NBA will be against the San Antonio Spurs on October 23 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. While he has played regular minutes in the Mavericks’ preseason campaign thus far, it will be fair to say that Anthony Davis had an idea of his vast skill set […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been through more turbulence in one calendar year than most franchises experience in five. From a Finals berth to a shocking Play-In exit, from devastating injuries to a draft-night miracle, the Mavs’ recent timeline has felt more like a Hollywood script than an NBA season log. But as the dust settles […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be dealing with a few injury woes to start the 2025-26 campaign. Kyrie Irving will be out until the start of the next calendar year, and Daniel Gafford joined him on the sidelines after the shot-blocking big man sprained his ankle on the very first day of training camp. With Gafford […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Jason Kidd will continue to serve as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks for the foreseeable future after the team announced that it signed him to a multi-year contract. Kidd has been at the helm of the Mavericks’ coaching staff since the 2021-22 NBA season, and he’s excited for what’s in […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd are reportedly in agreement on a multi-year contract extension, per NBA insider Marc Stein. “BREAKING: The Mavericks have signed coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear contract extension, @TheSteinLine has learned. Kidd drew interest from the Lakers and Knicks over the past two summers and Dallas has now responded with […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, projected 2026 No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa offered his scouting report on rookie forward Cooper Flagg — a player he has known and competed against since their early basketball days in New England. Dybantsa, who will […]

In the world of collectibles, NBA trading cards have always been a popular item. Topps Cards is the official licensee of NBA trading cards, and one of the league’s brightest up and coming stars in Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, has already appeared in a few promotions ahead of the start of the season. Topps […]

One storyline for the Dallas Mavericks in recent weeks has been the outspoken support of former team owner Mark Cuban for the Los Angeles Clippers as they deal with the ongoing Kawhi Leonard no-show deal scandal. Cuban has repeatedly gone to bat for Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, frequently contradicting himself by claiming that Ballmer didn’t […]

One heart-stopping moment from the Dallas Mavericks’ 114-101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz had fans holding their breath, and one fan summed up the collective panic perfectly. When 18-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, threw down a powerful dunk in the third quarter, Dallas fans erupted […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is excited to build on Anthony Davis’ performance against the Utah Jazz when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Davis’ championship goal he declared at Media Day set the tone for training camp and preseason, as Kidd hopes the momentum carries over to the Mavericks’ game against […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban and Pablo Torre went head-to-head in a fascinating exchange about Dirk Nowitzki’s 2014 contract during Pablo Torre Finds Out. The Mavericks owner defended the deal that saw Nowitzki take a significant pay cut, while Torre pressed on whether the Mavericks underpaid their legendary forward. The conversation reignited old debates […]

The New York Knicks signed former Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson following the 2021-22 NBA season. The NBA ultimately investigated the situation and found the Knicks guilty of tampering, leading to New York losing its 2025 second round pick. Although Mark Cuban — who was the Mavs’ majority owner at the time — has moved […]

New Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont may be helping the NBA expand its global footprint once again. This time, he is leading the charge for the league’s return to China in 2026. The Mavericks and Houston Rockets are reportedly lined up to take part in the series. Dumont, who is also the chairman and CEO of Las […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have completely changed their approach as a team. To begin the 2024-25 season, Dallas’ offense was its strength with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the way. The Doncic trade in February that led to Anthony Davis ending up in Dallas has given the Mavs a new identity. Last season, […]

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis showed off some chemistry during the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Flagg is preparing for his first NBA season, being the Mavericks’ first overall pick of the 2025 draft. Davis is gearing up for his second season at Dallas, his first full year with […]

Whenever the basketball-watching world is put on phenom watch, the hype comes early and constantly. An impressive performance in any setting is enough to inspire lofty prognostications and excessive drooling. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has had that effect on people since he was in high school, and as his official NBA regular season debut […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets in a preseason game on Saturday night, losing 120-116. However, 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg played well, especially in the first half. He ended up playing into the third quarter before his night came to an end, as he finished the contest […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum has been out in recent practice and games. Before Saturday’s preseason contest, head coach Jason Kidd provided an Exum update. According to Kidd, Exum is dealing with right knee soreness and Dallas is proceeding with caution. There is a chance that the guard could be out for a […]

Podcaster, NBA historian, and hot take artist Bill Simmons isn’t afraid to take shots at professional athletes from his Los Angeles estate. His funny, biting, and often on-the-money analogies are one thing his fans love about him, but the players on the receiving end of the barbs likely don’t find them amusing. And at least […]

In a recent podcast episode, Bill Simmons didn’t hold back when he summed up D’Angelo Russell in a way only Simmons could, comparing him to a certain type of old friend. “He’s your buddy that comes to visit, and it’s really great when he is only there for one day, and by day six, you’re […]

While discussing the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks, Bill Simmons called the rookie Cooper Flagg an “over-competitive psycho,” argued Flagg’s motor will turn Dallas into a defensive nightmare, and predicted the Mavs won’t finish .500 or worse this season.  “I don’t see any scenario where Dallas is .500 or under this season. They’re gonna be too f**king […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to catch a ton of eyeballs this NBA season. With Cooper Flagg now in town, the roster is deep, paired alongside Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell, Ryan Nembhard, Derrick Lively, and PJ Washington. This is going to be a very good team when fully healthy. Head coach […]

After Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacted to Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut, he also highlighted another player who’s grabbed his attention amid preseason. Mavericks guard Brandon Williams earned high praise from Kidd. Converting from a two-way contract to a standard deal, Williams agreed to a $2.3 million contract last season. And as Kyrie Irving […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025-26 preseason with a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win marked the preseason debut of number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who scored ten points on good efficiency and also made some highlight plays on the defensive end of the floor. Recently, the NBA conducted […]

The Dallas Mavericks opened their preseason with a 106-89 win against defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. While OKC did not line up any of their first-team stars, the Mavericks did, with both Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg starting alongside the likes of Klay Thompson, Derrick Lively II […]

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025 preseason slate with a 106-89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Jason Kidd looked on as Cooper Flagg shone in his debut, leading the team on both ends of the floor. However, Dallas is without Dante Exume, Dennis Smith Jr., Caleb Martin, and Daniel Gafford thanks […]

The Dallas Mavericks have signed former Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics guard Dalano Banton to a contract, the team announced on Tuesday morning. Banton, 25, was the 46th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and began his career with the Toronto Raptors. After two seasons in Toronto, Banton played 24 games for the […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has opened up about her special friendship with NBA veteran Kyrie Irving. She called him her ‘favorite basketball player ever.’ Bueckers also praised both his skill and his character. This growing connection between one of the WNBA’s rising faces and one of the NBA’s most polarizing yet admired figures underscores how […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-89 in their preseason opener on Monday night. 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg scored 10 points and added six rebounds and three assists in the contest. Flagg is 6’8″ and has often played forward, but he was the pick-and-roll ball-handler at times on Monday night. […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is now enjoying her free time after a stellar rookie season. She was present at Dickies Arena on Monday to witness the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-89, in the NBA preseason. Cooper Flagg impressed in his preseason debut after finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have so much hope for the future despite their disastrous decision to trade away Luka Doncic in the middle of his prime, and it’s thanks in large part to the arrival of Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft that seemed to fall in the Mavs’ lap as […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play their first game of the 2025-26 NBA preseason on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This preseason projects to be exciting as 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will receive plenty of hype. Before Monday’s game, head coach Jason Kidd revealed the strategy for determining the lineup for […]

Aside from a few obvious talking points (such as that Luka Doncic trade you may have heard about), the question of whether or not Dereck Lively II will shoot three-pointers has been often discussed in the Dallas Mavericks world over the past year. Head coach Jason Kidd told reporters during training camp that Dallas will […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently completed training camp. Following one of the practice days, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd revealed an intriguing lineup experiment — one that surely caught Klay Thompson’s attention. It’s worth noting that a lineup experiment in training camp does not guarantee anything, but Kidd has previously mentioned being open to flexibility when […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a topsy-turvy year and a half and will attempt to stay relevant near the top of the Western Conference next season. Last season’s 39-43 record only earned them a place in the play-in, where the Memphis Grizzlies eventually knocked them out in the absence of Kyrie Irving. The nine-time All-Star’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks franchise has existed in the NBA for over 40 years, as its inaugural season was back in 1980-81 when it was an expansion team. Over the last four decades, the Mavericks have won one title — in 2011 — and made the NBA Finals three times (in 2006, 2011 and 2024). Compared […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot to be excited about this season. New players, old players returning, and a chance to be competitive in a Western Conference that is stacked. For the players, when they’re on the road, they might want to feel like they’re right at home, and this latest travel upgrade should give […]

When Anthony Davis made his debut for the Dallas Mavericks last season, he yelled to the fans at American Airlines Center: “I’m here!” Until he wasn’t. Davis, who was having a monster performance, failed to finish that game against the Houston Rockets as he suffered an adductor strain, which sidelined him for multiple weeks. He […]

The Dallas Mavericks come into the 2025-26 season with a renewed sense of much-needed optimism following the bad taste left behind by the shocking Luka Doncic trade. A big reason for that sense of optimism this season is the arrival of prized rookie Cooper Flagg whom the Mavericks selected with the No. 1 overall pick […]