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The Dallas Mavericks’ first road test following a franchise-altering trade deadline unfolded much like their previous meeting with San Antonio, only louder, faster, and more decisive. Powered by a historic performance from Stephon Castle, the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Dallas Mavericks 138–125 on Saturday night at Frost Bank Center,...

The NBA fans in Dallas have some of the very distinct visuals from their glory days. A couple of years ago, they had what they used to call a one-legged jumper. It was Dirk Nowitzki drifting backward on one leg, releasing the ball just out of reach. That move defined...

Anthony Davis moved quickly to correct the public narrative after being traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. What he did not move quickly to do was commit to the direction of the franchise that acquired him. That tension — between clarification and commitment — has defined the...

The direction of the Dallas Mavericks has come into sharper focus in the days following the trade of Anthony Davis, and that clarity traveled with the team to South Texas. League sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, and Tyus Jones traveled with the Mavericks to San Antonio...

The scoreboard told one story Thursday night at American Airlines Center. The broader arc of the Dallas Mavericks’ season told another. In a 135–123 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas was again undone by defensive lapses, second-chance opportunities, and late-game execution against a deeper, more cohesive opponent. The defeat...

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Anthony Davis marked a decisive step toward resetting both their roster and financial structure, but league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com the move was not made in isolation. Internally, the Mavericks continue to see strong long-term potential in pairing Kyrie Irving with Cooper Flagg once Irving...

Nearly three months after Nico Harrison was dismissed as general manager, the player he identified as the centerpiece of the Dallas Mavericks’ post–Luka Dončić championship vision is headed to a new destination. The Mavericks have agreed to trade Anthony Davis, along with Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Danté Exum, to...

Besides “NBA championship,” there are two words that will entice an NBA player more than any others: Career year. Every player in the NBA is chasing one. There are financial implications, and there’s also pride. Just ask Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall. He’s in the middle of the best season...

With less than 48 hours remaining before the NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks took the floor Tuesday night already stretched thin. Injuries had pared down the rotation, trade chatter hovered in the background, and a four-game losing streak had tightened the margin for error. Through it all, Cooper Flagg...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without two key backcourt pieces Tuesday night, further stretching an already depleted rotation ahead of their matchup with the Boston Celtics. D'Angelo Russell and Brandon Williams were both ruled out on the updated injury report before Dallas hosts Boston at American Airlines Center. Russell is...