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When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, pulling off one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, Milwuakee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers didn’t believe it. Ahead of facing Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks, he remembered his initial reaction to the move. Rivers defended Myles Turner after fans […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will play the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night without Anthony Davis, who remains out with a left calf strain. Before the contest, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided an update on the Mavericks star. “He was on the floor today,” Kidd said of AD. “He’s making progress. We will see […]

The Dallas Mavericks are attempting to play a quality brand of basketball while also navigating the vocal backlash from a frustrated fanbase. It is not uncommon to hear “Fire Nico” chants at the American Airlines Center — something that is in reference to Mavs general manager Nico Harrison’s decision to trade Luka Doncic last season. […]

Anthony Davis is officially out for the Dallas Mavericks game against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Marc Stein. The Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Milwaukee Bucks, and many are waiting to see if Anthony Davis will be returning to the court. Davis has been dealing with a left calf strain that has forced him […]

The Dallas Mavericks are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, and the conversation across the NBA is turning toward the man who built the roster. President of Basketball Operations and general manager, Nico Harrison, is facing mounting questions about his job security as the Mavericks sit at the bottom of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) will look to end their two-game road trip on a positive note when they face the Washington Wizards (1-8) on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on MNMT. Ahead of the matchup, the Mavericks released their latest injury report featuring star forward Anthony Davis. Dallas initially listed Davis as questionable with […]

The Dallas Mavericks have endured a horrendous beginning to the 2025-26 NBA season. In fact, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki even admitted the team has had a “disastrous start” to the new campaign. Dallas’ performance has led some people around the NBA to wonder if the Mavs will enter a rebuild sooner rather than later — […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis was ruled out for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, while his status for a back-to-back against the Washington Wizards remains unknown. Friday’s game marks Davis’ third consecutive absence, as he recovers from a calf injury amidst a struggling start for the 2-6 Mavericks. A reporter asked Mavericks head coach […]

The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) are set to play the Memphis Grizzlies (3-6) on Friday night in an NBA Cup matchup. Both teams have struggled early in the season.The tension between Ja Morant and the Grizzlies’ coaching staff has led to trade rumors, while the Mavs have been hit hard by the injury bug. Speaking of […]

Amidst significant injuries to the Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt, including All-Star Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford is ready to hold down the fort. While Davis’ return could happen soon for the Mavericks, he’s ruled out for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, joining Lively II on the team’s injury report. Gafford […]

Is Jason Kidd the best head coaching option for the Dallas Mavericks? Should the team consider moving in a different direction? Kidd is well known with the Mavericks, as he won a championship with the team as a player back in 2011. He also began his Hall of Fame playing career in Dallas. After various […]

Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was implicated in the FBI investigation into illegal gambling involving NBA players and coaches. Recently, Jones was accused of providing injury information on Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to gamblers. On Friday, Jones entered a plea of not guilty to providing information and benefiting from illegal […]

After Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis missed his third consecutive game due to a calf injury, his return to the court is imminent, according to the team’s latest injury report. The Mavericks are among the worst offenses in the NBA, and Davis’ return will undoubtedly help them get back on track, especially on the heels […]

DALLAS — It was a beautiful night in Dallas on Wednesday as I left the American Airlines Center after covering the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The overall mood from the fans who were leaving the game did not match the night’s atmosphere, however. It almost felt somber leaving the arena following […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II once again on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans due to injuries. Ahead of the game, head coach Jason Kidd provided updates on both players. According to Kidd, Davis — who has a left calf strain — is ramping up […]

The Dallas Mavericks were dealt a major blow after Anthony Davis sustained a calf injury last week. The original prognosis for Davis was that he was going to miss two games due to said injury. However, Davis remained out for a third consecutive game as the Mavericks face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on […]

Amid Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s first two weeks of the regular season, teammates Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis gave fans their initial impressions of the NBA’s first overall pick. While it’s still early in the regular season, some wonder whether the Mavericks will reach the playoffs this year, given injuries — including Kyrie Irving, who’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fourth win of the season Friday night behind Luka Doncic’s dominant return from a three-game absence, but one ESPN reporter remains stunned that the Dallas Mavericks ever let the superstar go. Tim Bontemps shared his disbelief on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing, “It remains utterly incomprehensible that Luka […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will miss the team’s next two games with an injury, the team announced Friday. Davis sustained the injury — a low grade calf strain — during the first quarter of Wednesday’s 107-105 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Mavs are set to play the Detroit Pistons on Saturday in Mexico […]

With Kyrie Irving recovering from a torn ACL, the Dallas Mavericks already had little room for error going into the 2025-26 NBA season. Their need for a point guard and consistent offensive production is apparent through the first five games of the campaign. Losing Anthony Davis for an extended period of time could instantly thrust […]

The Dallas Mavericks are 2-3 to start the NBA season, despite playing all five games at home. When the Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg, they believed they had a gem who could help them get into playoff contention immediately. While that still might happen, there have been some ups and downs, and the struggles have led […]

The Dallas Mavericks have already started the season with some news they probably don’t want to hear. Anthony Davis exited their previous game early against the Indiana Pacers with an injury, and it looks like he’ll miss their next game, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “Anthony Davis is expected to be ruled out of […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis was initially listed as probable due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers before ultimately being made available before tip-off. In the first quarter, however, Davis headed to the locker room after suffering an injury scare. According to the Mavs, AD is dealing with left […]

The Dallas Mavericks have started off the 2025-26 season at 1-3, and are looking to add another game in the win column as the square off agains the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. While there was some doubt earlier in the day, it appears as if the Mavericks won’t be as short-handed as initially thought as […]

The Dallas Mavericks are once again facing skepticism as the 2025–26 NBA season approaches.ESPN’s Tim Bontemps is predicting that the team will miss the playoffs. That analysis comes despite Dallas adding rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. Bontemps cited the Mavericks’ defensive struggles, inconsistent shooting, and uncertain roster chemistry as major red flags for a team. Overall, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the Indiana Pacers in their next game, but there are few players who are dealing with injuries coming into the contest. One of them was Cooper Flagg, who had a shoulder issue after their last game against the Toronto Raptors. A day after the game, head coach […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks almost erased a 22-point deficit on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dallas got within one point in the fourth quarter, but OKC ultimately pulled away and earned a 101-94 win. Still, the Mavericks took a step forward in what has been a challenging start to the 2025-26 season. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, losing by a final score of 101-94. Dallas finally solved its turnover problem, recording just eight total turnovers in the game. However, a number of other issues still need to be fixed. The defense endured ups and downs once again, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will play a big game on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder following Sunday’s 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors. While speaking to reporters before the matchup, head coach Jason Kidd was asked who his favorite teammate to play with was during his NBA career. Kidd provided an answer […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the second of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavs have some momentum following Sunday’s 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors, however, the latest injury update is far from ideal. According to the NBA injury report, Dereck Lively II is dealing with a right knee […]

If we can make one conclusion from the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season, it’s that we should expect plenty of close matchups in the Western Conference and for offenses to reign supreme. There are plenty of storylines to pull from the first week of games, but as far as the NBA power rankings […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 139-129 on Sunday night. The victory represented Dallas’ first win of the 2025-26 NBA season. After two and a half games of offensive woes (especially from a turnover standpoint), the Mavs found their rhythm in the third quarter against the Raptors. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to an 0-2 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, and chatter in the NBA world has centered around Anthony Davis and his conditioning. Davis underwent eye surgery in the offseason, requiring him to wear protective eyewear for the rest of his career. As the regular season has tipped-off, Davis […]

Fans continue to show their disdain towards Nico Harrison, especially after the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Washington Wizards in a 117-107 upset on Friday night. Harrison surrounded himself in controversy after trading franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round pick in February. The move […]

DALLAS — The Washington Wizards defeated the Dallas Mavericks 117-107 on Friday night. Mavs fans made their frustration known toward the end of the game, chanting a familiar two-word expression from last season: “Fire Nico”. Of course, the chant is referencing Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, who shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic […]

Victor Wembanyama spent Wednesday night reminding the NBA why he is the most unique talent in the league. The San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-5 star returned to the court for the first regular-season game in more than eight months and immediately made his presence felt. Wembanyama finished with 40 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in […]

The San Antonio Spurs produced a dominant 125-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on opening day at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. In what was a historic, record-breaking night for Victor Wembanyama, who was playing his first official game since February, he scored 40 points and had 15 rebounds. En route to that stat […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener on Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center. While plenty of attention is on Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut, Dallas’ depth cannot be ignored. Ahead of the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said the depth will be pivotal […]

Almost everything that happened to the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024-25 NBA season was forgettable. From multiple players suffering season-ending injuries to the unexpected Luka Doncic trade to the Mavs losing in the play-in tournament, a dark cloud lingered over this organization all year. While Mavs fans and many within the organization are putting the […]