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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...

For the past six games, Cooper Flagg has been back in the position where he rose to national prominence — the forward spot, where he became the best player in the country in high school and college. The Mavericks initially opened his pro career by starting him at point guard...

The Dallas Mavericks return to American Airlines Center on Friday night for their second NBA Cup matchup of the season as they host the Los Angeles Clippers. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CST, with Dallas looking to build on Wednesday’s best shooting performance of the year while addressing fourth-quarter...

Dereck Lively II walked into shootaround Friday morning smiling, moving well, and sounding every bit like a player ready to return after missing nine straight games. For a Mavericks team in need of stability, physicality, and defensive structure, his voice — and his presence — landed with unmistakable weight. “Blessed...

The first night of the post–Nico Harrison era at American Airlines Center carried a different tone. The Dallas Mavericks played without the chants that had echoed through the building for weeks. Instead of “Fire Nico!,” fans delivered the steady, supportive noise Jason Kidd and his players had publicly asked for...

The Dallas Mavericks enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns with an even thinner frontcourt than anticipated. After listing Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II as questionable earlier in the day, both players have now been ruled out, leaving Dallas without its top two interior anchors in a stretch where...

Cooper Flagg may only be 18 years old, but his resilience is already showing. Listed as available on Monday’s injury report with a right thumb sprain, the Dallas Mavericks forward brushed off the discomfort to post one of the best performances of his young career — 26 points and nine...

The Dallas Mavericks return home Wednesday night looking to stop their recent slide when they face the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing locally on KFAA-29 and via MavsTV Stream. Dallas (3–8) enters its first game since the organization...

Cooper Flagg showed flashes of everything the Dallas Mavericks hoped for when they made him the No. 1 pick. What they didn’t get — again — was the result they needed. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and Ryan Rollins’ driving layup with 17.9...