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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker offered strong praise for Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg on Friday night, highlighting the 18-year-old’s maturity after Phoenix’s 123–114 victory at American Airlines Center. Booker, speaking after the game, praised Flagg’s early-season poise and versatility. “Oh yeah, he’s the real deal,” Booker told dallassportsjournal.com/. “He’s...

The latest episode of the Mavs Pulse podcast took a closer look at the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent season, focusing on Anthony Davis’ uncertain future, Kyrie Irving’s long-term outlook, and Mark Cuban’s renewed voice within the organization. Elliott opened the show by noting that Dallas’ competitive effort in a loss to...

The Dallas Mavericks added two more names to an already crowded injury report ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the New York Knicks, listing Cooper Flagg and Caleb Martin as questionable due to illness. Neither player participated in the morning shootaround, leaving their status uncertain as Dallas opens a three-game...

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Wednesday’s home matchup against the New York Knicks with another lengthy injury report, though the team expects to have more size available than it did during Monday’s loss in Minnesota. The Mavericks officially listed Cooper Flagg as available (right thumb sprain), Daniel Gafford as probable...

As the Dallas Mavericks reshape their front office following the dismissal of general manager Nico Harrison, one veteran voice has floated a high-profile candidate: Dirk Nowitzki. Kevin Love publicly endorsed the Mavericks legend during an appearance on the Up and Adams Show, arguing that Nowitzki possesses the basketball understanding, credibility....

Klay Thompson didn’t finish the game on the floor, didn’t play in overtime, and logged only three minutes in the fourth quarter. But during the first three quarters of Dallas’ 138–133 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Thompson gave the Mavericks exactly what they needed: stability, spacing, and a veteran...

Before the Dallas Mavericks pushed their way to a 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers, before Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington delivered the late-game plays that sealed it, the backbone of the offense belonged to a guard who wasn’t even guaranteed rotation minutes weeks ago. Brandon Williams, thrust...

Before Cooper Flagg delivered one of the most composed second halves of his young NBA career, before he powered the Dallas Mavericks’ 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers with poise beyond his 18 years, he spent most of the first two quarters fighting frustration. Flagg attempted just three...

The Dallas Mavericks opened a demanding five-games-in-seven-days stretch with their most resilient win of the season, outlasting the Portland Trail Blazers 138–133 in overtime on Sunday night. Dallas improved to 4–10 overall and 3–8 in clutch games, snapping a three-game losing streak and earning its first Western Conference victory of...

Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis continues to make progress in his recovery from a left calf strain, but the organization remains cautious as he approaches the end of his initial multi-week timetable. Davis, who will miss his ninth straight game Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, was re-evaluated this week....