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The Dallas Mavericks left Paycom Center on Friday night with little interest in dwelling on what went wrong in a 132–111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game unraveled across the second and third quarters, their three-game win streak evaporated, and Anthony Davis endured one of the most difficult...

Anthony Davis’ night in Oklahoma City was already spiraling before a knee-to-knee collision in the third quarter added another layer of concern. The Dallas Mavericks star, held scoreless through three quarters and blitzed throughout by the Thunder’s top-ranked defense, went down clutching his left knee after colliding with Chet Holmgren...

For the first 14 minutes Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks looked ready for the challenge of facing the NBA’s best team. They moved with pace, defended with purpose and confidence, and matched the Oklahoma City Thunder shot for shot. It was, in many ways, the exact start they wanted on...

What was already shaping up to be the Dallas Mavericks’ toughest test of the season grew even more complicated Friday morning, when the team ruled out P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford ahead of its matchup with the 21–1 Oklahoma City Thunder. Neither player was present at shootaround, signaling early that...

NBA star Anthony Davis' massive contract will likely make it difficult for the Dallas Mavericks to trade him. Davis is making $54.1 million this season. He'll make $58.5 million next season and has a player option worth $62.8 million for the 2027-28 season. "I don't know what the value of Anthony...

The NBA Rookie of the Year race has a new frontrunner. Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has overtaken the field and is now the –140 favorite to win the 2025-26 award at Bovada Sportsbook, nudging ahead of Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel (+145) as December momentum shifts sharply in his direction. Fans...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is seeking multiple medical opinions as swelling and discomfort in his right foot continue to linger, placing uncertainty around any potential return this season. The team announced Thursday that Lively remains limited due to persistent pain and swelling. There is no timetable for recovery,...

In the span of two games, Ryan Nembhard has delivered one of the most efficient stretches by a rookie in modern NBA history. His rise has also coincided with a promotion into the starting lineup, where his efficiency has elevated the Dallas Mavericks’ offense. In the four games he has...

The Dallas Mavericks (8-15) have spent much of the season searching for evidence that their reshaped roster could sustain winning basketball. On Wednesday night, they found it — in the form of a 118–108 win over the Miami Heat (14-8) that extended their first winning streak of the season to...

When Ja Morant is unavailable, Memphis’ offense immediately loses its burst. The Grizzlies’ downhill pressure, transition scoring and pace all drop sharply, forcing a slower, half-court approach that restricts their natural advantage. Sportsbooks respond accordingly, widening point spreads and lowering Memphis’ implied win probability. Anthony Davis’ absences carry a different...