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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....

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 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...

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 Dallas Mavericks could again be without several key rotation players on Friday, as head coach Jason Kidd said the team is still awaiting clarity on the status of P.J. Washington, Dereck Lively II, and Anthony Davis. All three were officially listed as questionable after completing varying levels of on-court...

The Dallas Mavericks walked into American Airlines Center on Wednesday carrying the weight of a chaotic 48 hours — the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, the fallout from the now-infamous “Fire Nico” chants, and a roster stretched thin by injuries. But when they took the floor, something felt different....

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 return home Monday night to face the Milwaukee Bucks in a matchup highlighting two of the NBA’s most dynamic forwards — one established in Giannis Antetokounmpo, and one just beginning his journey in Cooper Flagg. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center in...

The Dallas Mavericks finally exhaled Saturday night in Washington, but one win hasn’t stopped the growing questions surrounding a season that has veered dangerously off track. Dallas (3–7) snapped a four-game losing streak with a gritty 111–105 victory over the Wizards — a night defined by Naji Marshall’s homecoming masterpiece,...

The Dallas Mavericks finally found the response they’d been searching for. After four straight losses and a late arrival into Washington following Friday’s blowout in Memphis, Dallas overcame another sluggish start and battled back to defeat the Wizards, 111–105, on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. Naji Marshall scored a...