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The building where Olivier-Maxence Prosper spent two seasons scrapping for minutes that rarely came his way gave him one of the best nights of his NBA career on Friday. Prosper scored 16 points, grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds, recorded three steals, and finished a plus-16 in the Memphis Grizzlies' 124-105...

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 unmistakable. This is no longer about squeezing out marginal short-term...

The Dallas Mavericks did not simply win a basketball game Tuesday night. They navigated a blizzard that reshaped their travel plans, extended their stay in Indianapolis, preserved their preparation in a different city, flew into New York just hours before tipoff — and then delivered one of their most efficient...

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 Dallas in scoring at 20.4 points per game, while averaging...

The Dallas Mavericks finalized their injury report ahead of their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, confirming a notable shift in wing availability. Naji Marshall (left foot strain) is officially active despite not participating in morning shootaround. Caleb Martin (left ankle sprain), who did take part in shootaround earlier in...

The Dallas Mavericks have not had the luxury of stability for most of this season, yet they’ve found a way to stack results anyway. Dallas enters this stretch at 19–26, riding a four-game winning streak and trending upward in a Western Conference race that has demanded constant adjustment — in...

The Dallas Mavericks will again be tested by attrition as they prepare for Saturday’s rematch against the Utah Jazz, balancing momentum from their most complete performance of the season with an injury report that remains extensive. Dallas enters the matchup at 16–26, positioned in the lower tier of a tightly...

As the season has unfolded, injuries have steadily reshaped the Dallas Mavericks rotation, forcing the organization to balance short-term competitiveness with long-term health. Two of the most significant absences — center Dereck Lively II and guard Danté Exum — have now been formally addressed through the league’s roster mechanisms. League...

The Dallas Mavericks released a crowded injury report ahead of Friday’s road matchup against the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, with multiple rotation players still working through lingering issues as the team attempts to extend its season-best winning streak. Cooper Flagg is available while wearing a right-thumb splint. P.J. Washington is...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is seeking multiple medical opinions as swelling and discomfort in his right foot continue to linger, placing uncertainty around any potential return this season. The team announced Thursday that Lively remains limited due to persistent pain and swelling. There is no timetable for recovery,...