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P.J. Washington Exits With Shoulder Strain As Dallas Mavericks’ Injury Issues Mount
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington sustained a left shoulder strain and did not return in Wednesday night’s 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns, adding another setback to a roster already stretched thin by injuries and recent organizational turmoil. Washington, who…
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‘Always, I Can Call It Home’: Luka Dončić Reacts To Nico Harrison Firing, Doesn’t Rule Out Eventual Dallas Mavericks Return
DALLAS — Luka Dončić said Wednesday night that Dallas will always remain meaningful to him, but he emphasized that his focus is entirely on the Los Angeles Lakers following the Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison. Dončić, now in his…
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‘The Margin Is So Small For Us’: Dallas Mavericks Drop First Game Of Post-Harrison Era To Phoenix Suns
DALLAS — 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…
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‘Another Positive Workout Today’: Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Anthony Davis And Dereck Lively II vs. Phoenix Suns
DALLAS — 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…
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‘It’s Doing OK’: Cooper Flagg Playing Through Thumb Injury As Dallas Mavericks Continue To Battle
DALLAS — 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…
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How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns: Jason Kidd Seeks Offensive Spark, Cooper Flagg Plays Through Thumb Sprain (Nov. 12, 2025)
DALLAS — 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…
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Mark Cuban Says Dallas Mavericks Are ‘Imbalanced’ And Reflects On Luka Dončić And Team Direction
DALLAS — Former Mavericks governor and current minority owner Mark Cuban didn’t mince words when asked about Dallas’ struggles early in the season. Appearing on The Stephen A. Smith Show on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio last Friday — when the Mavericks…
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Mark Cuban Says Dallas Mavericks Are ‘Imbalanced’ And Reflects On Luka Dončić And Team Direction
DALLAS — Former Mavericks governor and current minority owner Mark Cuban didn’t mince words when asked about Dallas’ struggles early in the season. Appearing on The Stephen A. Smith Show on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio last Friday — when the Mavericks…
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Dallas Mavericks Officially Fire Nico Harrison, Name Michael Finley And Matt Riccardi Co-Interim GMs
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that the organization has relieved Nico Harrison of his duties as general manager and president of basketball operations, ending his tenure less than a year after overseeing one of the most polarizing trades in franchise…
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‘If I Can Go Against Him, I Can Go Against Anybody’: Moussa Cissé On Mentorship From Anthony Davis, Tyson Chandler, And Growth With Dallas Mavericks [Exclusive]
DALLAS — For Moussa Cissé, the journey from Conakry, Guinea, to the NBA has been one of perseverance, learning, and steady growth. The 23-year-old center, now on a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Legends, has quickly developed into a…
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‘You’ve Got To Trust Each Other’: Cooper Flagg’s Career Night Ends In Heartbreak As Dallas Mavericks Fall Late To Milwaukee Bucks
DALLAS — 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…
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‘They Just Have To Weather The Storm’: Doc Rivers Shares Intriguing Take On Dallas Mavericks After Luka Dončić Trade
DALLAS — Even from the opposite sideline, Doc Rivers sees plenty of reason for optimism in Dallas. Before Monday’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Dallas Mavericks, the veteran head coach was asked about the attention surrounding the Mavericks since the…
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‘He’s Done A Really Good Job’: Brandon Williams Starts vs. Milwaukee Bucks As Dallas Mavericks Seek Backcourt Stability
MILWAUKEE — The Dallas Mavericks are turning to Brandon Williams to open Monday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, rewarding the guard for his steady early-season performance and strong play in Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards. Williams, who has averaged 8.6…
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‘I’m Looking To Trade AD’: Paul Pierce Says Dallas Mavericks Should Trade Anthony Davis Now
WASHINGTON — 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…
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‘We Had No Energy’: Short-Handed Dallas Mavericks Aim To Regain Energy And Focus Against Washington Wizards
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks enter Saturday night’s matchup against the Washington Wizards desperate for a turnaround after a deflating 118–104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. It was the team’s fourth straight defeat, dropping them to 2–7 as they close out their…
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‘He’s Getting Re-Evaluated’: Jason Kidd Shares Latest On Danté Exum’s Knee Injury Recovery
DALLAS — Danté Exum remains sidelined with a lingering right knee injury and has yet to make his season debut for the Dallas Mavericks as the team continues to navigate Kyrie Irving's absence. The team continues to take a cautious approach to…
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How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Washington Wizards: Will Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II Or Daniel Gafford Play? (Nov. 8, 2025)
WASHINGTON — The Dallas Mavericks wrap up a two-game road trip Saturday against the Washington Wizards, searching for answers after their fourth consecutive loss. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., airing on KFAA-29 and…
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Dallas Mavericks Release Injury Updates For Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II And Daniel Gafford Before Washington Wizards Game
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks could soon regain some much-needed frontcourt depth. Anthony Davis (left calf strain) has been upgraded to questionable, while Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) is doubtful to play in Saturday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. Both players…
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‘That’s What Was Missing’: Moussa Cissé Brings Energy In Dallas Mavericks’ Loss To Memphis Grizzlies
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt was hanging by a thread Friday night — and it was Moussa Cissé who provided the pulse. With Anthony Davis sidelined by a left calf strain and Dereck Lively II out with a right knee sprain,…
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‘I Feel Bad For My Mavs Fans’: Dirk Nowitzki Gets Brutally Honest About Dallas Mavericks’ Struggles, Shares Advice For Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki has seen plenty of slow starts in his time, but this one feels different. The Dallas Mavericks fell 118–104 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, their fourth consecutive loss and a performance that underscored every concern about…
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