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DHJ Quick Take: The Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 Season Ends The Playmaking Peak: Ryan Nembhard’s 23 assists didn't just break Jason Kidd’s rookie record—it nearly touched the overall franchise mark. On a night where Dallas dropped 149 points, Nembhard proved he is far more than a two-way developmental piece; he is...

DHJ Quick Take: Grit in the Face of 357 Missed Games Milestone on Ice: Klay Thompson's late-week illness is a tough break for fans hoping to see history tonight. Requiring just 2 points to pass Kevin McHale for 100th on the all-time scoring list, the celebration is now officially moved...

Daniel Gafford has been ruled out for Friday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Dallas Mavericks announced on the official injury report. Gafford had been listed as questionable heading into Wednesday's 142–135 loss to the Denver Nuggets before ultimately being held out, and the Mavericks moved him to...

Dwight Powell will draw the start at center Wednesday night for the Dallas Mavericks against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, filling in for the injured Daniel Gafford (right shoulder sprain). Powell, who is averaging 3.2 points and 3.7 rebounds in 53 games this season, has shown he can step...

The Dallas Mavericks ruled out Daniel Gafford for Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena with a right shoulder sprain, while Brandon Williams was cleared to return after missing three games in the concussion protocol. Gafford went through morning shootaround and was listed as questionable on the...

The Dallas Mavericks face a mixed bag regarding injury notes ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Daniel Gafford is questionable with a right shoulder sprain, Brandon Williams has been upgraded to questionable after missing three games in the concussion protocol, and Caleb Martin will sit out a fifth...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is making progress in his recovery from right foot surgery, the second-year big man confirmed this week, saying he has progressed from a scooter to a cane as he works toward a return for the 2026-27 season. "I went from being on a scooter,...

John Poulakidas has been chasing this his whole life. He is 24 years old, a Yale graduate, and on a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He had yet to score an NBA point. The opportunities had been there. The ball just wouldn't go in. Sunday in Cleveland, down single...

Jason Kidd called it a character check. His team passed. Less than 48 hours after being blown out at home by 33 points, the Dallas Mavericks walked into Rocket Arena on Sunday afternoon and handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a 130-120 defeat that looked nothing like what happened Friday at American...

The Dallas Mavericks couldn't slow down Evan Mobley during Friday night's 138-105 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center. Despite only playing 23 minutes, he tied his season high with 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting, and the Cavs quickly pulled away from the Mavs. Donovan Mitchell added 24...