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The Dallas Mavericks will have Daniel Gafford available Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but his return will come within a structure that has steadied the team during his absence. Gafford was a full participant in shootaround and practice this week, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Friday that the...

The Dallas Mavericks spent months living on the wrong side of tight finishes, absorbing the kind of late-game lessons that only accumulate through repetition: a missed rotation that turns into a corner three, a hurried pass that becomes a runout, a forced shot that fuels a fast break the other...

The circumstances suggested a grind. The execution delivered a rout. Short-handed and playing on the road against one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, the Dallas Mavericks instead imposed their will from the opening tip Monday night, overwhelming the New York Knicks with speed, spacing, and sustained defensive pressure in...

The circumstances suggested a grind. The execution delivered a rout. Short-handed and playing on the road against one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, the Dallas Mavericks instead imposed their will from the opening tip Monday night, overwhelming the New York Knicks with speed, spacing, and sustained defensive pressure in...

Another game turned into yet another historic afternoon for Klay Thompson, especially when the Utah Jazz are involved. Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half in just 20 minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 138-120 victory Saturday afternoon at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks...

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 Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, front offices across the league continue to evaluate opportunities shaped by health, leverage, and long-term direction. For the Dallas Mavericks, those conversations are unfolding against the backdrop of a 16–26 record and a season focused on navigating Cooper Flagg’s rookie year. At...

As the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, NBA front offices continue to evaluate options to make moves. As for the Dallas Mavericks, who are 16–26 and navigating ongoing health concerns, there is plenty to keep an eye on as they play through Cooper Flagg's rookie season. Anthony Davis has been...

Klay Thompson’s shooting touch has always carried historical weight. On Thursday night, it also carried the Dallas Mavericks to their most emphatic win of the season. Klay Thompson matched his season high with six 3-pointers and scored a season-best 26 points as the Dallas Mavericks cruised past the Utah Jazz,...

The Dallas Mavericks fought until the final minute Wednesday night, but a combination of injuries, missed opportunities, and cold shooting proved too much to overcome. Behind a poised, assertive performance from Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets capitalized on Dallas’ mounting injuries and late-game fatigue to secure a 118-109 victory at...