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With the Dallas Mavericks sitting at 5–13 and still searching for an identity in the post–Luka Dončić era, a trade scenario from Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey has brought new attention to the franchise’s long-term direction. Bailey suggested Dallas could explore a deal centered on Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball as...

The Dallas Mavericks released another crowded injury report ahead of Monday’s visit to the Miami Heat, and once again, the updates reflect both progress and new complications for a team still searching for stability. Anthony Davis has been upgraded to doubtful after missing the last 13 games with a left...

The Dallas Mavericks were closing in on their first two-game winning streak of the season. Instead, the Memphis Grizzlies — shorthanded and forced to play more than 10 minutes with only one available center in deep foul trouble — made the final plays that mattered, handing Dallas a 102–96 loss...

The Dallas Mavericks return to American Airlines Center on Saturday night for the second half of a back-to-back, looking to build on Friday’s 118–115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans — a game defined by Max Christie’s perimeter shooting, Cooper Flagg’s late-game execution, and Dereck Lively II’s carefully managed minutes....

Dereck Lively II has spent the past week fighting through one of the most frustrating phases an NBA player can face: limits. But now, the Dallas Mavericks won’t have him at all. The team ruled Lively out for Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, removing the 7-foot center from the...

Cooper Flagg delivered his most complete performance yet as an NBA player, pouring in a career-high 29 points with seven rebounds and five assists, and the Dallas Mavericks erased a 15-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118–115 on Friday night at American Airlines Center. Dallas (5–12) entered the...

The Dallas Mavericks return to American Airlines Center on Friday night still searching for ways to navigate a razor-thin margin of error that has defined the early part of their season. After Wednesday’s 113–111 loss to the Knicks — one decided by a controversial offensive foul in the final second...

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker offered strong praise for Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg on Friday night, highlighting the 18-year-old’s maturity after Phoenix’s 123–114 victory at American Airlines Center. Booker, speaking after the game, praised Flagg’s early-season poise and versatility. “Oh yeah, he’s the real deal,” Booker told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “He’s...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without another key contributor on Friday night after ruling out guard D’Angelo Russell due to illness ahead of their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center. Russell, who has been one of Dallas’ most productive reserves this season, is averaging 12.6 points,...

The latest episode of the Mavs Pulse podcast took a closer look at the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent season, focusing on Anthony Davis’ uncertain future, Kyrie Irving’s long-term outlook, and Mark Cuban’s renewed voice within the organization. Elliott opened the show by noting that Dallas’ competitive effort in a loss to...