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Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis directed significant praise toward rookie guard Ryan Nembhard following Monday’s 131–121 win over the Denver Nuggets, intensifying focus on a player who continues to exceed the limits of his two-way contract. Nembhard finished with 28 points, three rebounds and 10 assists on 12-of-14 shooting,...

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis will not play Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, completing the plan the organization set for his return from a left calf strain. The Mavericks confirmed that Davis would only play in one end of the back-to-back after logging 28 minutes in Friday’s 129–119...

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 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 Dallas Mavericks will enter Monday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves severely shorthanded in the frontcourt, with Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management) and Dereck Lively II (right knee injury management) both ruled out — leaving Dallas without either of its centers for the first time this season. Dallas...

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 are searching for answers after opening the season with one of the league’s worst offenses, and former NBA guard Lou Williams believes the fix starts with a lineup change. Speaking on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Williams called for D’Angelo Russell to move into the starting lineup...

The injury lists keep growing, but at least for one night, the Dallas Mavericks won’t have to deal with Zion Williamson. The New Orleans Pelicans announced Tuesday that Williamson will miss at least a week with a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, keeping him sidelined when the team...

The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the Washington Wizards on Friday night looking to move past a humbling season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center in Dallas, with coverage on WFAA, KFAA-29, and MavsTV Stream. The Mavericks (0–1)...

The Dallas Mavericks are heading into Wednesday’s season opener against the San Antonio Spurs with several key players trending toward full strength. Head coach Jason Kidd provided a positive update after Saturday’s practice, noting that center Daniel Gafford could be available for opening night after being sidelined through the preseason...