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The Dallas Mavericks walked into American Airlines Center on Wednesday carrying the weight of a chaotic 48 hours — the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, the fallout from the now-infamous “Fire Nico” chants, and a roster stretched thin by injuries. But when they took the floor, something felt different....

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington sustained a left shoulder strain and did not return in Wednesday night’s 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns, adding another setback to a roster already stretched thin by injuries and recent organizational turmoil. Washington, who scored six points in five minutes before leaving the game...

The first night of the post–Nico Harrison era at American Airlines Center carried a different tone. The Dallas Mavericks played without the chants that had echoed through the building for weeks. Instead of “Fire Nico!,” fans delivered the steady, supportive noise Jason Kidd and his players had publicly asked for...

The Dallas Mavericks are navigating a transitional stretch after governor Patrick Dumont announced that the organization had relieved Nico Harrison of his role as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately. The decision ends Harrison’s four-year tenure, which included a Western Conference Finals run in 2022 and a...

The Dallas Mavericks return home Monday night to face the Milwaukee Bucks in a matchup highlighting two of the NBA’s most dynamic forwards — one established in Giannis Antetokounmpo, and one just beginning his journey in Cooper Flagg. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center in...

After finally snapping a four-game losing streak, the Dallas Mavericks’ attention now shifts to the injury report heading into Monday’s home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Anthony Davis (left calf strain) and Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) are listed as questionable, while Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) is doubtful....

The Dallas Mavericks enter Saturday night’s matchup against the Washington Wizards desperate for a turnaround after a deflating 118–104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. It was the team’s fourth straight defeat, dropping them to 2–7 as they close out their back-to-back set before returning home Monday to host Milwaukee. The...

Danté Exum remains sidelined with a lingering right knee injury and has yet to make his season debut for the Dallas Mavericks as the team continues to navigate Kyrie Irving's absence. The team continues to take a cautious approach to his recovery, with head coach Jason Kidd confirming before Saturday’s...

The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt rotation will look slightly different Saturday night as the team wraps up its back-to-back set against the Washington Wizards. Anthony Davis (left calf strain) has been downgraded to out, while Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to available after being a game-time decision. The...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without two rotation pieces Saturday night as they close their road back-to-back against the Washington Wizards. Klay Thompson (illness) and Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) have both been ruled out, further testing the Mavericks’ depth after a 118–104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on...