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Before the Dallas Mavericks pushed their way to a 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers, before Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington delivered the late-game plays that sealed it, the backbone of the offense belonged to a guard who wasn’t even guaranteed rotation minutes weeks ago. Brandon Williams, thrust...

Before Cooper Flagg delivered one of the most composed second halves of his young NBA career, before he powered the Dallas Mavericks’ 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers with poise beyond his 18 years, he spent most of the first two quarters fighting frustration. Flagg attempted just three...

The Dallas Mavericks opened a demanding five-games-in-seven-days stretch with their most resilient win of the season, outlasting the Portland Trail Blazers 138–133 in overtime on Sunday night. Dallas improved to 4–10 overall and 3–8 in clutch games, snapping a three-game losing streak and earning its first Western Conference victory of...

Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis continues to make progress in his recovery from a left calf strain, but the organization remains cautious as he approaches the end of his initial multi-week timetable. Davis, who will miss his ninth straight game Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, was re-evaluated this week....

For the past six games, Cooper Flagg has been back in the position where he rose to national prominence — the forward spot, where he became the best player in the country in high school and college. The Mavericks initially opened his pro career by starting him at point guard...

The Dallas Mavericks will again be short-handed Sunday, with Anthony Davis listed as doubtful as he continues to recover from a left calf strain. Davis has missed eight straight games and has not played since late October. He was upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday’s game against the Los Angeles...

The Dallas Mavericks haven’t had many anchors during a bruising first month of the season, but one development has taken on growing significance: Cooper Flagg is ahead of schedule — and he keeps getting better under pressure. At just 18 years old, Flagg has already been thrown into responsibilities that...

The night began with the Clippers setting the early tone. Harden scored nine quick points as Los Angeles built a 15-point first-quarter lead behind early-clock threes, his pacing, and Zubac’s work inside. Dallas struggled to organize its spacing, turned the ball over on three straight possessions, and allowed the Clippers...

The Dallas Mavericks moved swiftly this week to dismiss general manager and president of basketball operations Nico Harrison, ending a four-year tenure that included a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024. Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi will serve as co-interim general managers...

The Dallas Mavericks return to American Airlines Center on Friday night for their second NBA Cup matchup of the season as they host the Los Angeles Clippers. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CST, with Dallas looking to build on Wednesday’s best shooting performance of the year while addressing fourth-quarter...