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After a humbling season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks are quickly turning the page — and for rookie guard Ryan Nembhard, that process means continuing to grow with every possession. Nembhard made his NBA debut in Wednesday’s 125–92 loss, finishing with 8 points and 5 assists...

Jason Kidd didn’t need to remind his team what happened on opening night. The Dallas Mavericks’ 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs was still fresh when practice began Thursday, but Kidd’s message quickly shifted from reflection to readiness. With the Washington Wizards coming to town Friday, Kidd said the...

When Max Christie talks about Cooper Flagg, the tone isn’t surprise — it’s admiration. The Dallas Mavericks guard said he’s been impressed by how the 18-year-old No. 1 pick has handled the steepest responsibility of all: running an NBA offense in his very first game. “It’s the first game, and...

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA game didn’t end with the fireworks many anticipated, but the 18-year-old forward wasn’t searching for excuses. After the Dallas Mavericks’ 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, the No. 1 overall pick offered a thoughtful assessment of where things went wrong — and...

Anthony Davis didn’t need to look at the box score to know what went wrong. The Dallas Mavericks’ defense broke down, the offense stalled, and their composure faded during a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night. The stat sheet only confirmed it — 68 points allowed...

Few players have earned Anthony Davis’ respect as quickly as Victor Wembanyama did Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs star delivered a stunning season-opening performance that left even the Dallas Mavericks’ All-Star big man acknowledging how rare a matchup the 7-foot-4 forward presents. Davis, who finished with 22 points and...

Jason Kidd has seen his share of NBA debuts over two decades as a player and coach, but what he witnessed Wednesday night in San Antonio left him certain the Dallas Mavericks’ top draft pick is on a special path. Despite the 125-92 loss to the Spurs, Kidd said Cooper...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut didn’t go according to plan, but it offered a crash course in just how extraordinary Victor Wembanyama has become. Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick, posted 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. While...

The scoreboard told one story. Kyrie Irving told another. As the Dallas Mavericks fell 125-92 to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, rookie forward Cooper Flagg’s long-anticipated NBA debut was anything but smooth. But from his seat on the sideline, Irving — sidelined by a left knee injury —...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut was supposed to be the start of something new in Dallas. Instead, Victor Wembanyama reminded everyone why he already owns the stage. The 7-foot-4 San Antonio Spurs star overwhelmed the Mavericks on opening night, finishing with 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting, 15 rebounds, and three blocks...