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The San Antonio Spurs have been playing well in the absence of Victor Wembanyama so far this season, recently picking up a 132-119 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the knockout stage of the NBA Cup to advance to Las Vegas. Players like Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox have been stepping up in […]

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 Detroit Pistons have been one of the biggest positive surprise stories of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, currently sitting in first place in the Eastern Conference more than a fourth of the way into the campaign. While Detroit has blown away expectations so far, with Cade Cunningham leading the charge, some have wondered […]

The NBA trade season is upon us. Many players who just signed contracts this past offseason will become trade-eligible on Dec. 15, which has become the unofficial start of when trade talk really picks up around the NBA. Not to mention, the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, taking place from Dec. 19-22, will paint […]

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 […]

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 […]

Houston Rockets second-year wing Amen Thompson authored one of the early highlight-reel moments of the 2025-26 NBA season. He emphatically rejected a second-quarter rim attack by Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis during Saturday’s matchup. The explosive block showcased Thompson’s elite athleticism and timing. He sent Davis’ attempt into the stands and ignited the Rockets’ bench […]

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 […]

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 […]

With the Miami Heat being one of the leading scoring teams in the league, the Dallas Mavericks brought a halt to their high-powered offense, getting the best of them on Wednesday night, 118-108. Despite the Heat being without star Norman Powell, it was still a missed opportunity for the team, a phrase that would be […]

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 […]

Circumstances are getting dire for the Golden State Warriors. They will be without Stephen Curry for at least one more game, and to make matters worse, Jimmy Butler had to exit early during their 124-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. The Warriors are now 11-11 on the season, and they look […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

On Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks picked up a surprise road win against the Denver Nuggets to push their record to 7-15 on the 2025-26 NBA season. The Mavericks were led by Anthony Davis, who scored 34 points to go along with 13 rebounds in this one, and also got a career-best performance from Ryan […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered their Monday night clash against the Denver Nuggets with a 6-15 record, which puts them at 12th place in the loaded Western Conference. While qualifying for the playoffs remains a long-shot for this team, the Mavericks aren’t without hope. After all, Anthony Davis recently returned from a calf strain that kept […]

Undoubtedly, Anthony Davis has been on quite the whirlwind over the course of one and a half NBA seasons. First, he was the subject of a blockbuster trade from the Mavericks to the Lakers with Luka Doncic last February. Now, will Davis be on his way back to his hometown of Chicago and play with […]

Recently, rumors have swirled about the Chicago Bulls’ potential acquisition of Anthony Davis in a trade. Currently, Davis is playing in his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks following the landmark trade with the LA Lakers, which sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers last February. Currently, the Bulls have a young core they are […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets meet tonight in a Western Conference matchup featuring two teams moving in opposite directions, and both dealing with major injuries to key rotation players. Denver enters at 14-5, but despite the record, the Nuggets are trying to snap a rare three-game home losing streak. Dallas, meanwhile, continues spiraling at […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis did not play in the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Dallas still managed to earn a 114-110 win, however. So, will Davis play on Monday night in Denver against the Nuggets? According to the NBA injury report, Davis is listed as probable due […]

Cooper Flagg took a huge step in the right direction from an offensive standpoint on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Not only did Flagg lead the Mavs to a 114-110 win, but the rookie scored 35 points on 13-22 shooting from the field. Flagg’s 35 points and 22 field goal attempts both represent […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be without two key veterans as they enter the second half of their back-to-back set. The team announced Saturday that Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis have both been ruled out for the matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers (5–14), scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. According to Dallas’ Saturday afternoon injury report, […]

LeBron James walked into Friday night’s Lakers win knowing the building would feel different. The matchup already carried weight with Anthony Davis returning to Los Angeles for the first time since the trade that sent him to Dallas for Luka Doncic. Once the game settled into its rhythm, the emotions around old bonds and new […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped to 5-15 after suffering a 129-119 Cup Game match to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. With essentially everything going wrong this season, star big man Anthony Davis isn’t ready to quit, as he claims the team is doing everything they can to compete. Davis, who is 32 years old, says […]

With the Dallas Mavericks losing to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 129-119, there was a ton of storyline to the contest. Such as Mavicks star Anthony Davis making his injury return to play the Lakers, it was also a first for rookie Cooper Flagg, facing off against LeBron James. As […]

It was recently reported that Anthony Davis would play in just one of the Dallas Mavericks’ back-to-back two games in Los Angeles. With Davis making his return from injury on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 129-119 loss, the big man is not expected to play on Saturday night against the Los […]

The 2025-26 Chicago Bulls started the season 5-0, punctuated by a 135-125 win over the New York Knicks that had color commentator and analyst Stacey King declaring that this team was “the real deal”. Suffice to say, that proclamation was a bit premature. The Bulls have played uneven basketball since then, and they now have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Dallas Mavericks’ comeback attempt on Friday night in LA, earning a 129-119 win. One of the primary storylines heading into the game was Anthony Davis’ return from injury, as it was his first contest in Los Angeles since last year’s trade. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves quickly stole […]

Anthony Davis walked straight into a long, loud reminder that Los Angeles still remembers. When the Dallas Mavericks’ big man was introduced as a starter in his first game back at his old home floor, Anthony Davis drew a noticeable ovation from the Los Angeles Lakers crowd, with plenty of cheers mixed in with the […]

LOS ANGELES – It’s a new NBA season, but the taste of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks still reverberates across the league. With the Lakers set to square off against the Mavericks in their final NBA Cup matchup amid a bevy of familiar faces, Lakers head coach […]