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The Dallas Mavericks fought until the final minute Wednesday night, but a combination of injuries, missed opportunities, and cold shooting proved too much to overcome. Behind a poised, assertive performance from Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets capitalized on Dallas’ mounting injuries and late-game fatigue to secure a 118-109 victory at...

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets after sustaining a left ankle sprain, the team announced at halftime. Flagg exited late in the second quarter and did not return before the break. Dallas ruled him out for the...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd did not frame NFL legend Mike Tomlin’s decision to step away from the Pittsburgh Steelers as an ending so much as a pause — one that highlighted the toll and rarity of sustained leadership at the highest level of professional sports. Tomlin, who resigned...

The Dallas Mavericks received a timely lift ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, with P.J. Washington and Brandon Williams both cleared to play after appearing on the injury report earlier in the day. The update offered a measure of relief for a roster that has been reshaped...

The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are still discussing an Anthony Davis trade with the Dallas Mavericks despite the 10-time All-Star's hand injury, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Davis has decided not to undergo surgery on his left hand and the Mavericks have had renewed trade talks...

The Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies have discussed a Ja Morant trade, according to NBA reporter Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. No deal is imminent, though. "There have been preliminary discussions between the Heat and Grizzlies regarding Morant’s availability, according to a league source," Chiang wrote. "Those talks have...

The Dallas Mavericks are getting trade calls on Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. "League sources say that, in addition to Daniel Gafford and interest in the center from various Eastern Conference teams, versatile swingman Naji Marshall has been generating trade...

Three NBA trade proposals sending Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks have been created. NBA writer Zach Harper of The Athletic created the following trade proposals: Brooklyn Nets get: Ja Morant, 2027 pick swap Memphis Grizzlies get: Terance Mann, Day'Ron Sharpe,...

Anthony Davis "would welcome" remaining with the Dallas Mavericks for the rest of the season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. "As rough a ride as Davis' first year as a Maverick has been — filled with injuries and seemingly non-stop negativity surrounding the franchise —...

There are very few truly “untouchable” players in the NBA. In practice, most stars can be discussed if the return is strong enough and the timing aligns. Right now, there appears to be one clear exception. The San Antonio Spurs would not trade Victor Wembanyama for anyone. Around him, however,...