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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...

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...

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...

The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama sharing the same frontcourt sounds like something straight out of a video game. Yet one recent trade proposal suggests exactly that — a world where the two generational talents anchor the same team in San Antonio. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes outlined a...

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...

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama "looked quite stellar" in a recent basketball game in Los Angeles, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Wembanyama has fully recovered from the blood clot in his right shoulder. "Wemby, of course, hasn't played in game conditions since February, when...

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been predicted to win the 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. A group of ESPN NBA experts, including reporters, editors and analysts, believe Wembanyama will be the best defender in the league next season. "Deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder essentially robbed...

The Dallas Mavericks have unveiled their complete 2025–26 regular season slate, marking the franchise’s 45th anniversary campaign. The schedule features a mix of marquee matchups, national television appearances, and extended stretches both at home and on the road. Fans can now review every game date, opponent, and tip-off time for...