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The Dallas Mavericks’ struggles reached a new low Wednesday night as they dropped their third straight game, falling 101–99 to the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center. The defeat, Dallas’ sixth in eight games, came against a short-handed Pelicans team playing its second game in as many nights. The...

The Dallas Mavericks’ trip abroad was supposed to bring energy and perspective. Instead, it exposed the same weaknesses that have plagued them since opening night. Dallas dropped both games of its two-city road trip — falling 122–110 to the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City and 110–102 to the Houston Rockets...

The Dallas Mavericks’ search for a road win continues. A back-and-forth battle with the Houston Rockets unraveled in the final minutes Monday night as Dallas fell, 110-102, at Toyota Center — its second straight defeat on the road trip and fifth loss in seven games. Amen Thompson powered Houston with...

The Dallas Mavericks continue their road trip Monday night against the Houston Rockets, still searching for consistency after a frustrating collapse in Mexico City. Dallas fell 122–110 to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday after being outscored 35–17 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks led 93–87 entering the final frame but...

The Dallas Mavericks appeared poised for their first road win of the season. But after three strong quarters, their offense stalled, their defense broke down inside, and they fell 122-110 to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night at Arena CDMX. Jalen Duren powered the Pistons with a career-high 33 points...

The Dallas Mavericks open their first road trip of the season in an international setting, taking on the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night at Arena CDMX. The game marks the franchise’s fourth regular-season appearance in Mexico City — more than any other NBA team — and the first since defeating...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without star forward/center Anthony Davis for their next two games after an MRI revealed a low-grade left calf strain, the team announced Friday. The news comes as Dallas prepares for Saturday’s NBA Mexico City Game 2025 against the Detroit Pistons. Davis sustained the injury in...

Star power forward and center Anthony Davis exited Wednesday’s 107–105 win over the Indiana Pacers with what the Dallas Mavericks described as left lower leg soreness, adding to an already lengthy injury list for the team. Davis was ruled out at halftime after limping off midway through the first quarter....

The Dallas Mavericks may finally be getting some needed size and rim protection back in the lineup. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Thursday that center Daniel Gafford will be listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards, marking a potential return from the right ankle sprain that’s sidelined...

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...