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The Dallas Mavericks may finally be getting some needed size and rim protection back in the lineup. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Thursday that center Daniel Gafford will be listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards, marking a potential return from the right ankle sprain that’s sidelined...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut didn’t go according to plan, but it offered a crash course in just how extraordinary Victor Wembanyama has become. Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick, posted 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. While...

The scoreboard told one story. Kyrie Irving told another. As the Dallas Mavericks fell 125-92 to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, rookie forward Cooper Flagg’s long-anticipated NBA debut was anything but smooth. But from his seat on the sideline, Irving — sidelined by a left knee injury —...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut was supposed to be the start of something new in Dallas. Instead, Victor Wembanyama reminded everyone why he already owns the stage. The 7-foot-4 San Antonio Spurs star overwhelmed the Mavericks on opening night, finishing with 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting, 15 rebounds, and three blocks...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without one of their key interior defenders to begin the season. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed before Wednesday’s opener that Daniel Gafford will not play against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. Gafford, who had been ramping up activity after missing...

D’Angelo Russell enters his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks focused on one thing — winning. Whether starting or coming off the bench, the veteran guard says his mindset won’t change as the team prepares for its regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs tonight at American Airlines Center....

The Dallas Mavericks begin the 2025–26 NBA season on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center, hosting the San Antonio Spurs in one of the league’s most anticipated season openers. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN, with streaming available on the ESPN app and FuboTV. The matchup brings...

With the Dallas Mavericks entering the 2025–26 season emphasizing versatility and defense, Naji Marshall has quickly carved out his place as a key connector on both ends of the floor. Marshall was productive in the preseason, averaging 9.5 points on 52% shooting across four games, including a 17-point outing against...

The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt depth may be tested on opening night. Daniel Gafford has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle sprain, according to the team’s official injury report. Earlier Tuesday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Gafford would...

Cooper Flagg is on the verge of a moment that has been years in the making. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft will make his official debut Wednesday night when the Dallas Mavericks open the season at home against the San Antonio Spurs. “Everything — the...