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Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers guards Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on November 28, 2025.
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Anthony Davis Opens Up Like Never Before About Getting Traded To Dallas Mavericks For Luka Dončić: ‘I Couldn’t Make Sense Of It’

DHJ Quick Take Shock and Disbelief: Anthony Davis thought the Luka Dončić trade was a prank. Once he knew it was real, Davis was in complete shock. Lack of Communication: Davis expressed frustration with the Los Angeles Lakers' front office, specifically Rob Pelinka, for the lack of transparency. The Emotional...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks to pass while being guarded by Kris Dunn #8 and Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome.
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‘The Process Is There’: Dallas Mavericks Trust Offensive Blueprint Despite Frigid Shooting In Los Angeles

DHJ Quick Take: Consistency in the Chaos Identity Over Outcome: Despite a season-low 18.2% from three-point range, the Mavericks maintained the "organized" identity that fueled their win over the Lakers. Dallas committed only nine turnovers and shot a near-perfect 27-of-28 from the free-throw line, proving the structural improvements under Jason...
Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks greets Cooper Flagg #32 as they exit the court following a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center.
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Cooper Flagg Credits ‘Organized’ Approach For Dallas Mavericks’ Offensive Surge Against Los Angeles Lakers

DHJ Quick Take: Collective Excellence The Turnover Turnaround: The Mavericks committed just seven turnovers—their lowest mark of the season—including a turnover-free fourth quarter. Jason Kidd noted that this discipline allowed Dallas to maintain offensive rhythm and maximize the impact of Cooper Flagg as a primary initiator. The Transition Weapon: Dallas...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shooting a jump shot over Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center.
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‘The Fans Have Been Showing Up Every Single Night’: Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks End 14-Game Home Skid In Front Of Sellout Crowd

DHJ Quick Take: A Night for the Fans Breaking the Curse: The Dallas Mavericks snapped a 14-game home losing streak—the longest in the 25-year history of American Airlines Center. The victory over the Los Angeles Lakers was the first home win for the franchise since late January, rewarding a sellout...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shakes hands with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a Mavericks win at American Airlines Center on April 5, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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‘That’s What Paul Silas Did For Me’: LeBron James Draws Parallel Between His Rookie Role And Cooper Flagg’s

DHJ Quick Take: The Paul Silas Parallel The Blueprint: LeBron James credited his early development to late coach Paul Silas, who handed him the "keys to the franchise" as a teenage point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. James sees the same developmental philosophy being applied to Cooper Flagg by Jason...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks plays tight defense on LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during their April 5, 2026, game at American Airlines Center.
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‘A Dream Come True’: Cooper Flagg Makes NBA History Again As Dallas Mavericks End 14-Game Home Skid With 134-128 Win Over Los Angeles Lakers

DHJ Quick Take: Flagg’s Historic Night vs. the Lakers The Statistical Masterclass: Cooper Flagg delivered a massive 45-point, 8-rebound, 9-assist performance to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 134-128 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This followed his 51-point outburst against the Orlando Magic, making him the first rookie since...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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‘They’re Very Similar’: Jason Kidd Breaks Down The LeBron James Parallels For Cooper Flagg

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Draws LeBron James Comparison The Comparison: Jason Kidd’s observation of Cooper Flagg and LeBron James centers on "The Process"—the high-usage developmental arc required to anchor a franchise. On Easter Sunday at the AAC, that comparison moves beyond abstraction. The Context: With Luka Dončić (hamstring) and...
P.J. Washington Stats & Analysis: Mavericks vs. Pelicans (March 16, 2026)
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P.J. Washington Cleared For Dallas Mavericks’ Clash vs. Los Angeles Lakers

DHJ Quick Take: P.J. Washington Returns vs. Lakers The Defensive Anchor Returns: P.J. Washington has been cleared to return after a three-game absence due to illness, restoring the switchable, multi-positional defense Jason Kidd noted was sorely missed. With 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals per game, Washington’s presence is the primary...
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