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3 things you should know before the Mavericks visit the Phoenix Suns

A wise man once said, “the road goes on forever, and the party never ends.” Well for the Dallas Mavericks (19-33, 12th in the Western Conference), the road is certainly going on forever, as they will not play at home again until Feb. 26. As for the party, well that depends on what your definition […]

The night Seth Trimble stole the show from Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson to become a North Carolina legend

While the Dallas Mavericks were in the middle of being handed their seventh consecutive loss, the best day of college basketball to date this season was unfolding. The rivalry that is Duke and Carolina delivered once again. Illinois and Michigan State went to overtime. Kentucky overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Tennessee. And potential top […]

Grading the Mavericks: Dallas has officially lost the Luka Doncic trade

The Mavericks were 0-3 this past week and remain in 12th place in the West. They lost to Boston (110-100) and San Antonio twice (135-123, 138-125). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 27.3 points per game. P.J. Washington returned from a concussion, while Kyrie Irving (knee) remained out, and Khris Middleton has yet […]

Marvin Bagley joins Cooper Flagg in the record books

The Dallas Mavericks are currently in the throes of a season-long seven game losing streak after their 138-125 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Although that game was certainly an ugly one, Dallas has otherwise been competitive during the skid, giving fans something to enjoy while the wins remain elusive. Cooper Flagg […]

Player Grades: Mavericks vs Spurs, again

The Dallas Mavericks took on the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in three nights. With their season-long losing streak at six games, Dallas was unable to stop the skid, losing 138-125. Let’s get to the grades! Naji Marshall: C 6 PTS / 3 REB / 5 AST / 3 STL / 0 BLK […]

Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from another Mavericks loss to the Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the San Antonio Spurs again, 138-125 Saturday afternoon in San Antonio. This was the Mavericks second straight loss to the Spurs, and they are now 0-3 on the season against their in-division rival. All three games have been blowout, double-digit losses. This game was eerily similar to Thursday’s game, with […]

Mavericks vs Spurs Final Score: Dallas loses to San Antonio, 138-125

The Dallas Mavericks were blown out Saturday evening by the San Antonio Spurs, 138-125. Stephon Castle put on a basketball clinic for the Spurs, posting 40 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals. Klay Thompson was the high point man for Dallas off the bench with 19. The Mavericks have now lost seven in […]

Mavericks vs Spurs Preview and Injury Update: You guys again?

The Dallas Mavericks (19-32) head south to play the same team they lost to on Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs (35-16). These two teams played just two days ago and while the Mavericks put up a spirited fight, the Spurs had too much for Dallas to contend with. To see if the Mavericks can push […]

MMBets: Dallas completes the two game series in San Antonio

The Mavericks get the second leg of a quick home-and-home with San Antonio on Saturday, this time on the road after Thursday’s loss in Dallas. Despite the final score, that first meeting was more competitive than the margin suggested, with Dallas hanging offensively even while leaning heavily on its top options (Flagg and Marshall). Let’s […]

NBA Power Rankings Watch: Cooper Flagg is on a tear

The Dallas Mavericks may be losing games, but the vibes feel suddenly lighter after a trade deadline that hit the reset button on the franchise. No, it isn’t Anthony Davis’ fault that he stood at the center of the worst trade in sports history. But once the Mavericks were gifted Cooper Flagg last summer the […]

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The two things Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi said on Thursday that should give you confidence in the future

Following the NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday, co-general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi were able to speak with the media about the deadline. Unlike last year, when Nico Harrison spewed “defense wins championships” at the media for 15 minutes, the duo was able to provide an interesting perspective on where they see the organization […]

The Mavericks used the trade to build around Cooper Flagg, view Kyrie Irving as long-term complement

According to league sources and first reported by Grant Afseth of the DallasHoopsJournal.com, the Dallas Mavericks continue to see strong long-term potential in pairing Kyrie Irving with Cooper Flagg as soon as Irving returns from injury. The trade of Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton, […]

Why the Dallas Mavericks were winners at the NBA trade deadline

The trade deadline has officially passed, and the Dallas Mavericks have a new look after the departure of Anthony Davis. With him went D’Angelo Russell, Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy. Coming to Dallas is Khris Middleton (likely to be bought out), A.J. Johnson, Malaki Branham (who was quickly flipped for Tyus Jones), Marvin Bagley III, […]

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Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks loss to the Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks lost 135-123 to the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall had some monster games, but it wasn’t enough to stop a locked in Victor Wembanyama and the rest of this dynamic and impressive Spurs squad. Dallas, as it often does, kept the game close throughout, despite […]

Here’s the new-look Mavericks roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline

The Mavericks had a busy week heading into the 2026 NBA trade deadline as they look to rebuild and retool around Cooper Flagg. The big move was obviously salary-dumping Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell, but here is a full summary of where things stand for the team after the buzzer sounded. The picks and players […]

Mavs YouTube Roundup: Dallas Mavericks shake the Etch A Sketch Edition

When my original Nintendo console came home with me from the grocery store in the late 80s, I was on cloud nine. Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, and the possibility of new games and memories made with family and friends. I quickly learned that when the system was not functioning correctly after extended use, the best […]

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The new Mavericks and how they may fit within the future of the franchise

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a franchise-altering trade on Wednesday, officially moving on from another franchise-altering trade that took place just over a year ago. Gone is Anthony Davis, and with him the last remnants of Nico Harrison’s ill-fated vision. Davis and the cap relief his departure affords the Mavericks is rightfully the headline, however […]

Anthony Davis should be remembered fondly by Mavericks fans

When the dust settles and we look back on this era of Dallas Mavericks basketball, it will be easy to view Anthony Davis’ tenure with the Mavericks as a failure. After all, he appeared in just 29 games in a little over a year’s time and left multiple games with injuries that would sideline him […]

Breaking: Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards

The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly traded Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards in a deal that drastically helps wipe clean the organization’s salary cap sheet ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. According to reports by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon, the team will receive from Washington: Khris Middleton, […]