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DHJ Quick Take The Hall of Fame Verdict: Dirk Nowitzki believes the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel is "neck and neck," suggesting the league consider a Co-Rookie of the Year award. Rare History: Flagg is on pace to join Michael Jordan (1984-85) as the...

Cooper Flagg will play Friday night in Portland. The Dallas Mavericks rookie was not listed on the official injury report ahead of tonight's game against the Trail Blazers, clearing him to play despite leaving Wednesday's 142-135 loss against the Denver Nuggets with his right hand heavily wrapped and iced after...

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...

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg finished Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets despite injuring his right hand in the fourth quarter, and was spotted in the locker room afterward with his hand heavily wrapped and iced. Flagg injured his hand by landing awkwardly late in the game. He also...

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...

Caleb Martin and Brandon Williams were both seen on the court in practice gear during the Dallas Mavericks' shootaround Monday morning at the team's practice facility, offering an encouraging sign ahead of tonight's home game against the Golden State Warriors. Dallas (23-48) has lost 11 consecutive home games dating back...

The Dallas Mavericks get two key contributors back Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, but will be without Brandon Williams as they open a three-game homestand at American Airlines Center. Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford are both active for the 7:30 p.m. tip-off after each missing the past two games...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at American Airlines Center, with both players ruled out ahead of the 7 p.m. tip. The two are among eight Mavericks unavailable for Sunday's game, leaving Dallas with one...

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at American Airlines Center, carrying one of the most depleted rosters they've had all season with nine players either ruled out, doubtful, or limited heading into the 7 p.m. tip. Dallas enters the game at 21-38. The Mavericks...