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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 […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 10 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 10 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

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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about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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, […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

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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about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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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about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

3 things to consider as the Mavericks take on the San Antonio Spurs

Thursday is not just for deals for your Dallas Mavericks. No, these Mavericks (19-31) are set for a home and home series with the southern foes on Interstate 35, the San Antonio Spurs (34-16). The Mavericks are losers of five straight games, while the Spurs are coming in off of a win over the short […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

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, […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Cooper Flagg gets Rookie of the Month honors for January

Cooper Flagg continues to impress, earning Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January. Flagg has been exceptional in his rookie year as he racks up record after record and January was no exception. In 12 games, he averaged 20.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. This is the third consecutive time he […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Boston Celtics Tuesday night. With no one curiously resting less than 48-hours before the trade deadline, Dallas was unable to get the win, dropping a 110-100 contest to push their losing streak to a season high five games. Let’s get to the grades! Naji Marshall: C 9 PTS / 8 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Stats Rundown: 2 numbers as the Mavericks lose 110-100 to Boston

The Dallas Mavericks lost at home 110-100 to the Celtics tonight behind a monster performance from MVP candidate Jaylen Brown. Brown finished with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists on 50% shooting from the floor. Cooper Flagg continued his rookie of the year campaign with 36 points, nine rebounds, six assists, on an insane […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Mavericks vs. Celtics Recap: 3 thoughts as Dallas is out-manned 110-100 by Boston

The shorthanded Dallas Mavericks (19-31) looked lost in Tuesday’s 110-100 loss to the Boston Celtics (32-18) at American Airlines Center, extending their losing streak to five games. The Mavericks were without P.J. Washington (head), Brandon Williams (leg) and D’Angelo Russell (illness) and lost big man Daniel Gafford to yet another ankle injury in their latest […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads