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‘MVP Of The League For A Reason’: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder Hand Dallas Mavericks Eighth Straight Home Loss
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was everything the Dallas Mavericks had no answer for on Sunday night. The reigning NBA MVP scored 30 points, grabbed four steals, and dished five assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Mavericks a 100-87 defeat…
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‘Kept Fighting’: Dallas Mavericks Drop Seventh Straight At Home In Blowout Loss Against Memphis Grizzlies
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks dropped their seventh consecutive home game Friday night, falling 124-105 to the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center in a game that was never as close as the final score suggests. Behind a 25-point performance from reserve…
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Cooper Flagg’s Return Timeline Murky For Dallas Mavericks, Including Rookie Showdown In Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jason Kidd offered little optimism Friday when asked whether Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg could return anytime soon. "Probably not that he will play," Kidd said, when asked specifically about Tuesday's road game in Charlotte. That response points to…
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‘We Didn’t Take Care Of The Ball’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To League-Worst Sacramento Kings Despite Naji Marshall’s Historic Night
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks suffered one of their more disheartening losses of a difficult season Thursday night, falling 130-121 to the Sacramento Kings — the team with the worst record in the NBA — at American Airlines Center. The loss dropped…
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Dallas Mavericks Look To Future With Cooper Flagg After Trading Anthony Davis
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks aren’t operating under any illusions about where they stand. At 21–36 and 12th in the Western Conference, they remain mathematically alive in the play-in race. But after trading Anthony Davis at the deadline, the organizational direction is…
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‘Energy And Effort Was High’: Khris Middleton, P.J. Washington Guide Dallas Mavericks Past Indiana Pacers To End 10-Game Skid
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks did not simply survive Sunday night. They executed, adjusted, and closed. Behind efficient half-court offense, timely defensive rebounds, and poise in late-game possessions, Dallas defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, ending a 10-game losing streak…
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‘Next Man Up’: Cooper Flagg Still Out As Dallas Mavericks Navigate Injuries Against Indiana Pacers
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Cooper Flagg for Sunday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the rookie forward continues to recover from a left midfoot sprain. Flagg has appeared in 49 games this season and leads…
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‘We Were Slow’: Anthony Edwards Scores 40 As Dallas Mavericks Dig Early Hole In Loss To Minnesota Timberwolves
DALLAS — For three quarters and change, the Dallas Mavericks showed they can compete. For the first six minutes — and ultimately the first 12 — they showed why they keep losing. The Mavericks erased a 15-point halftime deficit, tied the game…
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Dallas Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg’s Jersey From NBA Debut Sells For $1 Million
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg's jersey from his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs was sold privately by Sotheby's for $1 million, according to Dan Hajducky of ESPN. "The $1 million result for Cooper Flagg's rookie debut jersey is…
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‘We Just Didn’t Match It’: Dallas Mavericks Drop Ninth Straight As LeBron James Makes History In Loss To Los Angeles Lakers
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Thursday night short-handed, stretched thin by injuries and searching for something that has eluded them for weeks: traction. They left Crypto.com Arena with another loss and a steeper climb ahead in the Western Conference standings. The…
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‘We Caved In Early’: Dallas Mavericks Seek Stronger Starts After Early Deficits Continue To Cost Them
PHOENIX — The Dallas Mavericks showed resilience Tuesday night in Phoenix. They attacked the paint, won the free-throw battle decisively, and controlled stretches of the second half. But by the time their identity fully emerged, the deficit created in the opening quarter…
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Dallas Mavericks Spend Night ‘Fighting’ Back But Fall To Phoenix Suns After 31-Point Deficit
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks spent much of Tuesday night fighting uphill, and by the time their urgency matched the moment, the math of the game had already turned punishing. After falling behind by 31 points late in the second quarter, Dallas…
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Tyus Jones Set To Make First Start For Dallas Mavericks Against Phoenix Suns
DALLAS — The adjustment period ended quickly for Tyus Jones. Just days after arriving in Dallas as part of a multi-team trade, the veteran point guard is set to make his first start for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night against the…
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‘A Steady Hand At The Point’: Tyus Jones Embracing Role With Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — The call came quickly. The adjustment came even faster. For Tyus Jones, the NBA trade deadline brought another stop in his journey, calling him to recalibrate life on the fly — going from the Orlando Magic to the Charlotte Hornets before…
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‘He Flipped The Game’: Stephon Castle Erupts For Historic Night As San Antonio Spurs Run Past Dallas Mavericks
SAN ANTONIO — The Dallas Mavericks’ first road test following a franchise-altering trade deadline unfolded much like their previous meeting with San Antonio, only louder, faster, and more decisive. Powered by a historic performance from Stephon Castle, the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed…
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‘I Want To See The Plan’: Anthony Davis Unsure About Washington Wizards After Dallas Mavericks Trade
WASHINGTON — The Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, marking the second consecutive year that Patrick Dumont and Co. made a stunning deal. Dallas, of course, traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles…
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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Won’t Part Ways This Season
LOS ANGELES — NBA legend LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won't part ways this season, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James, who has a no-trade clause in his contract, will finish the season with the Lakers and then decide…
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Dallas Mavericks Don’t Want To Trade Naji Marshall, Max Christie, Exploring Moves Involving Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks don't want to trade Naji Marshall or Max Christie, but they are still exploring moves involving Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson and D'Angelo Russell, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavericks are in…
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‘I Saw A Foul’: Dallas Mavericks Fume As Fourth Straight Loss Slips Away Against Houston Rockets
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were again within a possession of flipping the result, again had the ball late, and again walked off the floor with a narrow loss — this time falling 111-107 to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night at…
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‘They Were Physical From The Start’: Dallas Mavericks Fall Short-Handed As Julius Randle, Minnesota Timberwolves Take Control
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks spent most of Wednesday night attempting to stabilize a game that tilted out of their control almost immediately. Against a Minnesota team that set a physical tone from the opening possession, Dallas struggled to find offensive rhythm,…
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