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The Dallas Mavericks will again be tested by attrition as they prepare for Saturday’s rematch against the Utah Jazz, balancing momentum from their most complete performance of the season with an injury report that remains extensive. Dallas enters the matchup at 16–26, positioned in the lower tier of a tightly...

The Dallas Mavericks’ already-thin margin grew even smaller Wednesday night, when rookie forward Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the remainder of the 118-109 loss against the Denver Nuggets with a left ankle sprain. Flagg exited after playing 14 minutes, finishing with six points, one rebound, and one assist before...

As the season has unfolded, injuries have steadily reshaped the Dallas Mavericks rotation, forcing the organization to balance short-term competitiveness with long-term health. Two of the most significant absences — center Dereck Lively II and guard Danté Exum — have now been formally addressed through the league’s roster mechanisms. League...

The Dallas Mavericks will take the floor on Christmas Day short-handed once again, carrying a lengthy injury report into a nationally televised matchup against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Dallas listed 10 players on its pregame availability report, underscoring how thin the rotation remains as the Mavericks look...

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Monday night’s road matchup against the Utah Jazz navigating another shift in availability, even as one key piece returns to the lineup. Daniel Gafford is available after missing three games with a right ankle sprain, but he will return on a 17–20 minute restriction. At...

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...

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,...