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Before the Dallas Mavericks pushed their way to a 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers, before Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington delivered the late-game plays that sealed it, the backbone of the offense belonged to a guard who wasn’t even guaranteed rotation minutes weeks ago. Brandon Williams, thrust...

Before Cooper Flagg delivered one of the most composed second halves of his young NBA career, before he powered the Dallas Mavericks’ 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers with poise beyond his 18 years, he spent most of the first two quarters fighting frustration. Flagg attempted just three...

The Dallas Mavericks opened a demanding five-games-in-seven-days stretch with their most resilient win of the season, outlasting the Portland Trail Blazers 138–133 in overtime on Sunday night. Dallas improved to 4–10 overall and 3–8 in clutch games, snapping a three-game losing streak and earning its first Western Conference victory of...

Rival teams expect the Dallas Mavericks to trade Anthony Davis, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein is also reporting that Daniel Gafford is widely regarded as the most tradeable Maverick. "Do the Mavericks move Anthony Davis before the Feb. 5 trade deadline in a nod to the...

Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis continues to make progress in his recovery from a left calf strain, but the organization remains cautious as he approaches the end of his initial multi-week timetable. Davis, who will miss his ninth straight game Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, was re-evaluated this week....

NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will make his season debut soon, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. James has fully recovered from sciatica on his right side and "looks great," sources said. The leading scorer of all time, James is the oldest active player in the NBA. He turns 41...

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...

NBA teams interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis hope he loses weight, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Davis reported to training camp at 268 pounds, according to the roster the Mavericks released in September. That was 15 pounds heavier than what he was listed at the previous season with...

The Dallas Mavericks haven’t had many anchors during a bruising first month of the season, but one development has taken on growing significance: Cooper Flagg is ahead of schedule — and he keeps getting better under pressure. At just 18 years old, Flagg has already been thrown into responsibilities that...

The night began with the Clippers setting the early tone. Harden scored nine quick points as Los Angeles built a 15-point first-quarter lead behind early-clock threes, his pacing, and Zubac’s work inside. Dallas struggled to organize its spacing, turned the ball over on three straight possessions, and allowed the Clippers...