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Jason Kidd didn’t need to remind his team what happened on opening night. The Dallas Mavericks’ 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs was still fresh when practice began Thursday, but Kidd’s message quickly shifted from reflection to readiness. With the Washington Wizards coming to town Friday, Kidd said the...

When Max Christie talks about Cooper Flagg, the tone isn’t surprise — it’s admiration. The Dallas Mavericks guard said he’s been impressed by how the 18-year-old No. 1 pick has handled the steepest responsibility of all: running an NBA offense in his very first game. “It’s the first game, and...

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA game didn’t end with the fireworks many anticipated, but the 18-year-old forward wasn’t searching for excuses. After the Dallas Mavericks’ 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, the No. 1 overall pick offered a thoughtful assessment of where things went wrong — and...

Anthony Davis didn’t need to look at the box score to know what went wrong. The Dallas Mavericks’ defense broke down, the offense stalled, and their composure faded during a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night. The stat sheet only confirmed it — 68 points allowed...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut didn’t go according to plan, but it offered a crash course in just how extraordinary Victor Wembanyama has become. Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick, posted 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. While...

The scoreboard told one story. Kyrie Irving told another. As the Dallas Mavericks fell 125-92 to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, rookie forward Cooper Flagg’s long-anticipated NBA debut was anything but smooth. But from his seat on the sideline, Irving — sidelined by a left knee injury —...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut was supposed to be the start of something new in Dallas. Instead, Victor Wembanyama reminded everyone why he already owns the stage. The 7-foot-4 San Antonio Spurs star overwhelmed the Mavericks on opening night, finishing with 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting, 15 rebounds, and three blocks...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without one of their key interior defenders to begin the season. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed before Wednesday’s opener that Daniel Gafford will not play against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. Gafford, who had been ramping up activity after missing...

D’Angelo Russell enters his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks focused on one thing — winning. Whether starting or coming off the bench, the veteran guard says his mindset won’t change as the team prepares for its regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs tonight at American Airlines Center....

With the Dallas Mavericks entering the 2025–26 season emphasizing versatility and defense, Naji Marshall has quickly carved out his place as a key connector on both ends of the floor. Marshall was productive in the preseason, averaging 9.5 points on 52% shooting across four games, including a 17-point outing against...