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Fans of the Dallas Mavericks got their wish after Nico Harrison was sacked as general manager on Tuesday amid the team’s woeful start to the season. There had been a growing clamor to fire Harrison after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s gone, fans are expecting a better vision […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ front office turmoil reached its boiling point when the organization fired general manager Nico Harrison, ending a chaotic tenure defined by the controversial trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and fractured the franchise. But the move did not come without pressure from familiar voices inside the organization. According […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Wizards fans dreamed of getting Duke University superstar Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft for months, but the Dallas Mavericks won May’s NBA Draft Lottery instead despite having 12.2 percent worse odds. The Wizards received the No. 6 pick, which was the lowest they […]

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Harrison was responsible for the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, that set Mavericks fans ablaze in anger. While Harrison wasn’t the only person responsible for that questionable deal, he ultimately paid the price for that very poor decision. Team owner Patrick Dumont released an open letter […]

With the Dallas Mavericks expected to move on from general manager Nico Harrison, attention now shifts toward the future of the franchise. Will the Mavs keep Jason Kidd as head coach or consider moving on from him as well? According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Mavs owner Patrick Dumont will “lean heavily” on Kidd following […]

Dallas Mavericks fans who chanted “Fire Nico” during the team’s home game at American Airlines Center on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks appear to be getting what they wished for a long time — or since Luka Doncic was shockingly traded in February to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks are reportedly expected to fire […]

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 […]

With the Dallas Mavericks going through early-season struggles, the team would end up getting its first win on the road against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, 111-105. After the Mavericks lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the game prior, the team needed a bounce-back victory as star rookie Cooper Flagg spoke on the victory. Looking […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in last place in the Western Conference with a 2-7 record, are struggling profusely on offense and will be without their best player for a fifth straight game. This injury-ravaged and inefficient squad has a myriad of issues to sort out. Surveying the scene in Los Angeles will only amplify fans’ […]

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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. They dropped to 2-6 in what has been a lowly start to their campaign. The Mavericks had the chance to send the game into overtime, but forward Cooper Flagg missed his running […]

The Dallas Mavericks no longer need to wait for a Cooper Flagg throwdown. Flagg may have fallen behind in the NBA rookie power rankings. But he savagely dunked on the New Orleans Pelicans that concluded with a stare down. The top overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft sprinted in transition before dunking this alley-oop. […]

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 […]

Jason Kidd’s postgame comments after Monday’s loss to the Houston Rockets offered a revealing look into both the Dallas Mavericks’ early-season struggles and their long-term plans centered around rookie Cooper Flagg. Kidd said Flagg played through shoulder soreness sustained after a second-quarter collision and praised the No. 1 overall pick for showing toughness. Flagg finished […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 122-110 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, dropping the Mavs’ record to 2-4 to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. Cooper Flagg continues to start at point guard — a move that has been questioned by many since it is not the rookie’s natural position. Flagg has certainly enjoyed some […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a mixed start to the NBA season despite the wealth of talent in their roster. With Kyrie Irving out long-term and minor concerns for the likes of Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, and Derrick Lively II, Flagg has been pushed into the PG position for the time being. During a recent press […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a rough start to the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-4 after a recent loss to the Detroit Pistons. Rookie Cooper Flagg has been up and down so far in the very early portion of his career, and the team recently lost Anthony Davis due to injury. […]

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 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were dealt an early blow against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, as Anthony Davis exited the game in the first quarter with an apparent injury. At the half, Davis was officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to lower left leg soreness. However, the Mavs were […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams was arrested over the weekend according to an incident report, as first reported by Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS. According to Harrod, Williams was charged with possession of marijuana at DFW Airport after previously attending to a personal matter. Williams — who is available on Wednesday night against […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are just 1-3 so far in the 2025-26 campaign. The Mavericks’ offense has been an issue to begin the new season, as turnovers and overall shooting efficiency have been problematic. Perhaps a player such as Jaden Hardy — who features offensive potential — can help matters. At just 23 years […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell 101-94 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, with Cooper Flagg watching most of the fourth-quarter comeback from the bench. The rookie was dealing with left shoulder soreness after taking contact on the opening possession and sat out crunch time despite playing 31 minutes. Dallas trailed by as many as 22 […]

As the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, 101-94, the attention was brought to rookie Cooper Flagg, who suffered a shoulder injury on the opening possession of the game. While Flagg has been special for the Mavericks to start the season, the injury could worry fans about his outlook, though […]

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 […]

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. […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg features the potential of a superstar. The Dallas Mavericks’ 2025 No. 1 overall pick may only be two games into his NBA career, but he’s already displayed serious signs of potential. However, Flagg is still adjusting to the NBA whistle, something head coach Jason Kidd addressed before Sunday’s game against the […]

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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are learning the hard way that post-Luka Doncic life brings many growing pains. Fans made sure the team hears it, too. Two games into the 2025-26 season, the energy inside American Airlines Center has shifted from hopeful to hostile. Even a future Hall of Famer like Klay Thompson faces the full weight […]

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 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks fell to 0-2 to begin the 2025-26 season with a 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Dallas entered the game with high expectations, as Washington is expected to struggle this year. However, the Mavericks’ defense failed to find a rhythm while the offense turned the ball over […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Although Cooper Flagg has only played in one NBA regular season contest heading into Friday’s matchup, the 18-year-old has already impressed Mavs head coach Jason Kidd. In fact, Kidd even called Flagg a “unicorn” while speaking to reporters ahead of […]

A federal gambling investigation rocked the NBA world this week, with Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones getting arrested. It immediately became one of the biggest stories in sports, not just the NBA. It also came out right when the NBA was starting back up, overshadowing some of the plays on the court early […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ season opener did not go according to plan. Dallas lost to the San Antonio Spurs 125-92 in what was a forgettable performance on both sides of the ball for the Mavs. Ahead of Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Kidd was asked how the team can improve after watching film […]

As the Dallas Mavericks navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NBA season, head coach Jason Kidd’s decision to deploy rookie Cooper Flagg as a point guard continues to stir widespread debate across the basketball community. The experiment, which Kidd first hinted at during the offseason, has now drawn pointed criticism from prominent analysts, including […]

While fans had mixed reactions to the debut of Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg as the team lost its regular-season opener to the San Antonio Spurs, 125-92, some have issues with how he’s been utilized. After the Mavericks’ rookie had a scoreless first half and became more aggressive later on, Charles Barkley explained his gripes […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut did not unfold the way many expected, but the 18-year-old forward still managed to make a lasting impression. However, it wasn’t just on the court, but with a young fan after the game. Following a difficult night in which the Mavericks fell 125-92 to the San Antonio Spurs, […]

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 […]