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The Dallas Mavericks enter the break in a familiar but uneasy position — competitive enough to remain in the Western Conference play-in race, yet unsettled about what direction the franchise should ultimately take. A recent surge has steadied the season on the surface, but it has not resolved the larger...

The Dallas Mavericks announced Wednesday that center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, concluding a year defined by repeated setbacks and limited availability. The procedure will be performed by Dr. James Calder at the Fortius Clinic in London. According to the team, Lively is expected...

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Indiana Pacers are interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford. The Pacers need a center after losing Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason. "Turner's old team in Indiana is expected to shop the...

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson and D'Angelo Russell. The Mavericks could overhaul their roster after firing general manager Nico Harrison. "The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for...

The Dallas Mavericks will again take the floor shorthanded on Saturday night as they host the Houston Rockets on the second night of a back-to-back. Hours before tipoff, head coach Jason Kidd announced that Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson have been ruled out, while P.J. Washington will be a game-time...

What was already shaping up to be the Dallas Mavericks’ toughest test of the season grew even more complicated Friday morning, when the team ruled out P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford ahead of its matchup with the 21–1 Oklahoma City Thunder. Neither player was present at shootaround, signaling early that...

The Dallas Mavericks released a crowded injury report ahead of Friday’s road matchup against the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, with multiple rotation players still working through lingering issues as the team attempts to extend its season-best winning streak. Cooper Flagg is available while wearing a right-thumb splint. P.J. Washington is...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is seeking multiple medical opinions as swelling and discomfort in his right foot continue to linger, placing uncertainty around any potential return this season. The team announced Thursday that Lively remains limited due to persistent pain and swelling. There is no timetable for recovery,...

The Dallas Mavericks return home Wednesday still managing several key injuries, but with more encouraging signs than they’ve seen in over a week. Cooper Flagg remains available while playing through a right thumb splint, and both P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford — officially listed as questionable with right ankle issues...

The Dallas Mavericks regained two rotation players Monday night but remained significantly depleted in the frontcourt, with Anthony Davis and Brandon Williams upgraded to available while P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford were ruled out ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The update came on the final day of...