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Three Center Trade Targets For Los Angeles Lakers To Pair With Luka Dončić And LeBron James
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are a team in transition. The NBA's most glamorous market is typically defined by a singular superstar. As things stand, the Lakers have three cornerstone names: LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves. The difference…
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Klay Thompson Uses ‘Little Heater’ To Reach 17,000 Points, Lead Dallas Mavericks Past Utah Jazz
DALLAS — Another game turned into yet another historic afternoon for Klay Thompson, especially when the Utah Jazz are involved. Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half in just 20 minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a…
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Dallas Mavericks’ P.J. Washington Ruled Out Against Utah Jazz After Being Listed As Probable
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will again be tested by attrition as they prepare for Saturday’s rematch against the Utah Jazz, balancing momentum from their most complete performance of the season with an injury report that remains extensive. Dallas enters the matchup…
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‘Just My Love For The Game’: Klay Thompson’s Historic Night Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past Utah Jazz
DALLAS — Klay Thompson’s shooting touch has always carried historical weight. On Thursday night, it also carried the Dallas Mavericks to their most emphatic win of the season. Klay Thompson matched his season high with six 3-pointers and scored a season-best 26…
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‘Do All The Little Things’: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Embraces Full-Circle Moment As Dallas Mavericks Call Again
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks officially signed forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day hardship contract Wednesday, a move that brings him back to a familiar organization and places him immediately into the rotation for Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. For…
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‘Character Is Going To Be Tested’: Injuries, Cold Shooting Doom Dallas Mavericks In Loss To Denver Nuggets
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks fought until the final minute Wednesday night, but a combination of injuries, missed opportunities, and cold shooting proved too much to overcome. Behind a poised, assertive performance from Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets capitalized on Dallas’ mounting…
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‘He’s Built Differently’: Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall Guide Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks Past Brooklyn Nets
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks leaned heavily on execution, patience, and leadership Monday night, riding a composed performance from Cooper Flagg and timely contributions across a shortened rotation to a 113–105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center. Dallas led…
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Can Cooper Flagg Save The Dallas Mavericks? A Deep Dive Into His Historic Rookie Stats
DALLAS — The NBA has undergone multiple stylistic evolutions over the past three decades, from the bruising physicality of the 1990s to the pace-and-space revolution that now defines the modern game. Even against that backdrop, the transformation unfolding in Dallas stands out…
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‘Next Man Up’: Dallas Mavericks Adjust Again After Anthony Davis Hand Injury Tests Depth
DALLAS — For the Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis’ latest injury did not arrive as an isolated moment, but as the continuation of a season shaped by disruption. Late in Thursday’s loss to Utah, Davis suffered ligament damage to his left hand —…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Brandon Williams Trends Toward Playing vs. Utah Jazz; P.J. Washington Doubtful
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks arrive in Utah following a hard-fought 100–98 road victory over the Sacramento Kings, a win that snapped a seven-game road losing streak but did little to simplify the team’s ongoing injury picture. Dallas erased a double-digit deficit…
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Granted Disabled Player Exceptions For Dereck Lively II, Danté Exum
DALLAS — As the season has unfolded, injuries have steadily reshaped the Dallas Mavericks rotation, forcing the organization to balance short-term competitiveness with long-term health. Two of the most significant absences — center Dereck Lively II and guard Danté Exum — have…
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Dallas Mavericks Drop D’Angelo Russell Injury Update Before Philadelphia 76ers Game
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to illness, adding another layer of uncertainty for a Mavericks team searching for continuity amid a challenging stretch. Russell was a late addition to the…
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Dallas Mavericks Take Lessons From Road Trip, Welcome Anthony Davis Back For Philadelphia 76ers Game
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks returned to practice Wednesday with a clearer understanding of what went wrong on a difficult three-game road trip — and with renewed optimism as Anthony Davis prepares to return to the lineup. Dallas opens the new year…
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‘We Expect AD To Be In’: Anthony Davis Expected Back As Dallas Mavericks Get Key Boost vs. Philadelphia 76ers
DALLAS — Anthony Davis is expected to return to the lineup Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks host the Philadelphia 76ers, with head coach Jason Kidd indicating the All-Star big man should resume his usual workload. Speaking following Wednesday’s practice, Kidd said…
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‘We Got Great Looks’: Dallas Mavericks’ Late Misses Seal Another Road Heartbreaker In Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Mavericks closed out the 2025 calendar year with a familiar script — a deep hole, a determined comeback, and multiple chances to steal a win late that ultimately slipped away. Despite erasing a 17-point deficit and holding…
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‘No Excuses’: Dallas Mavericks Come Up Short Without Anthony Davis As Russell Westbrook Lifts Sacramento Kings
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks spent Saturday night oscillating between progress and self-inflicted damage, and by the final buzzer, the latter again proved too costly. Behind a steady, milestone-filled performance from Russell Westbrook, the Sacramento Kings survived multiple Dallas rallies and closed…
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‘Playing Free’: Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis Carry Dallas Mavericks In Thrilling Win Over Denver Nuggets
DALLAS — The margin between relief and regret has been razor-thin for the Dallas Mavericks this season, especially when games tighten late. Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets demanded they live in that space again — only this time, Dallas survived it.…
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Cooper Flagg Headlines Lengthy Injury Report As Dallas Mavericks Face New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks enter Monday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans with availability once again shaping the conversation, as the team continues to navigate a compressed schedule and a growing list of health considerations. Dallas is coming off a…
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‘Our Discipline Wasn’t There’: Dallas Mavericks See Clear Fixes After Philadelphia 76ers Loss, Before New Orleans Pelicans Game
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks did not leave Philadelphia searching for abstract answers. The problems that cost Dallas a fourth-quarter lead Saturday night were measurable, repeatable, and familiar — issues that have quietly narrowed the team’s margin for error during a season…
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Anthony Davis, Brandon Williams Injury Status In Focus As Dallas Mavericks Host Detroit Pistons
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks returned home still processing the lessons from a costly overtime loss in Utah, where a historic night from Cooper Flagg was undone by late-game execution issues. Dallas surrendered an eight-point lead in the final four minutes of…
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