Dallas Mavericks

By the time Luka Dončić stepped onto the floor for his pregame workout Saturday night, the reaction inside American Airlines Center made one thing clear: Dallas still knows exactly who he is. Before the opening tip of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116–110 comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks, Dončić jogged...

The scene felt familiar even before the opening tip. Fans navigated icy roads and freezing temperatures across North Texas to fill American Airlines Center, drawn by the weight of a return that still carries consequence. Luka Dončić walked back into the building he once owned emotionally and competitively, this time...

The first time Luka Dončić walked back into American Airlines Center as an opponent, the night felt less like a basketball game and more like a reckoning. This weekend, the Dallas Mavericks will face Dončić for just the second time in Dallas since the franchise-altering trade that sent him to...

For Luka Dončić, time has passed, contracts have been signed, and a new chapter has firmly taken shape with the Los Angeles Lakers. Still, some connections do not fade easily. As Dončić prepares to return to Dallas this weekend, the weight of what came before remains unmistakable. It will mark...

The Golden State Warriors remain open to evaluating different roster possibilities following Jimmy Butler III’s torn right ACL, but a major pivot involving another blockbuster move is not expected as the organization balances the short-term impact of the injury with a longer-term outlook. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Golden State...

Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki offered a clear and measured assessment of Cooper Flagg this week, pushing back on concerns about the rookie’s perimeter shooting while emphasizing the broader arc of his development with the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is averaging...

Anthony Davis has taken an initial step in his recovery as the Dallas Mavericks continue managing his absence from the lineup. Sidelined with ligament damage in his left hand, Davis has returned to Dallas and is working through the early stages of the rehabilitation process. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that Davis...

The Dallas Mavericks have not had the luxury of stability for most of this season, yet they’ve found a way to stack results anyway. Dallas enters this stretch at 19–26, riding a four-game winning streak and trending upward in a Western Conference race that has demanded constant adjustment — in...

The Toronto Raptors are interested in trading for Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis and Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford, according to multiple NBA reports. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported the Raptors' interest in Sabonis, while Josh Lewenberg of TSN reported Toronto's interest in Gafford. The Raptors are in...

The Dallas Mavericks will have Daniel Gafford available Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but his return will come within a structure that has steadied the team during his absence. Gafford was a full participant in shootaround and practice this week, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Friday that the...