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Nikola Jokic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 23
Mavericks hosting Nikola Jokic, Nuggets in final game before Christmas
It's a battle of teams on the second night of a back-to-back, as the Dallas Mavericks meet the Denver Nuggets at home on Tuesday night. Dallas is coming off a blown double-digit fourth-quarter lead to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, while the Nuggets completely dominated the Utah Jazz at home on the same night.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 23
Nico Harrison’s Exploitation of NBA Rules With Luka Doncic Prompts League-Wide Change
After multiple setbacks even before the season began, Adam Silver is eager to prevent another gambling scandal from casting a shadow over the NBA. The league responded by tightening rules around player availability to limit insider information.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 23
Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Pelicans 
The Dallas Mavericks were on the first night of a back-to-back, facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Dallas was unable to stop the streaking Pelicans, losing 119-113.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 23
Grading the Mavericks: second half runs were Dallas’ Achilles heal
The Mavericks were 1-2 this past week and fell to 11th place in the West. They beat Detroit (116-114) at home in overtime, then hit the road and lost to Philadelphia (121-114) and New Orleans (119-113).
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 23
Stats Recap: 3 Numbers from Mavs head scratching 119-113 loss agasint the Pelicans
The Mavericks lost one of the more frustrating games of their extremely young, already disappointing season, falling 119-113 to the Pelicans in New Orleans on Monday night.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 22
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Final Score: Dallas loses to New Orleans, 119-113
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 119-113 Monday night in New Orleans, the second-straight loss for the Mavericks after falling to Philadelphia on Saturday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 23
Zion Williamson's impressive play off bench leads Pelicans to fifth straight win
Led by their superstar in a new role, the New Orleans Pelicans have now won five games in a row.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 22
New Orleans Pelicans Storm Back To Beat the Dallas Mavericks, 119-113
The New Orleans Pelicans hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Pelicans defeated the Mavericks 119-113 at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans improved to 8-22 and achieved a five-game win streak, while Dallas fell to 11-19.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Anthony Davis gets a surprising reception from Pelicans fans
The city of New Orleans apparently has the memory of an elephant. Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks played Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.
Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / December 22
NBA Alerts Everyone With Cooper Flagg Announcement
Selected with the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been as advertised this season. While the Mavericks have underwhelmed as a team, as they came into Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with an 11-18 record, Flagg has been the lone bright spot.
Klay Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / December 22
Klay Thompson Made a Mistake Leaving the Golden State
Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson arguably made a mistake leaving the Golden State Warriors. Here’s why, so you can make an informed decision.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 22
Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford drawing interest from Warriors, Knicks, Pacers, Raptors
The Mavericks may have their most movable piece drawing attention. Big man Daniel Gafford is generating trade interest from the Warriors, Knicks, Pacers and Raptors, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 22
Will Mavericks' Cooper Flagg play against New Orleans Pelicans?
The Dallas Mavericks are playing on the first night of a back-to-back on Monday as they get ready to play the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams have been playing well recently, with the Mavericks winning 6 of their last 9 games and the Pelicans winning four straight.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / December 21
Dereck Lively II Underwent a Successful Surgery
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II underwent a successful surgery, as of Sunday, Dec. 21. Read on for the latest on Lively II’s surgery. According to Mavs PR, Dereck Lively II underwent a successful surgery on his right foot.
Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg News on Sunday
The Dallas Mavericks’ season has been a major disappointment, as the franchise has struggled to remain competitive and the overall direction of the organization is uncertain.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21
1 deal Mavericks must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway
The Dallas Mavericks might be a little scared off from making trades anytime soon. Last year, the team dealt Luka Doncic. It was a shocking move at the time, and hindsight hasn’t done it any favors.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night
The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 19
Mavericks in no rush to hire new head of basketball operations
It appears the Mavericks aren’t in any rush to name a permanent replacement for former general manager Nico Harrison. After firing Harrison on November 11 and installing Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim GMs, the Mavericks said they planned to conduct a “comprehensive” search.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18
Warriors could bring back Klay Thompson with one Stephen Curry condition
The Golden State Warriors let Klay Thompson walk away last season. Could a return be in the cards?
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