The Dallas Mavericks had already been reeling when forward Anthony Davis was injured. Currently sitting at 15-25, the Mavs were facing a pessimistic upcoming stretch of the season, with Davis likely to sit out of all upcoming games due to a potential surgery on his hand.
It is no surprise that Cooper Flagg is the odds on favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award this season, and in all likelihood, he will not be one of those players who fades into obscurity years later.
The picture around Anthony Davis’ left hand became clearer Tuesday night. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Davis will not require surgery after receiving a second opinion from hand specialist Dr.
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Anthony Davis took issue with ESPN's report that his hand injury would require surgery. He was vindicated when a second doctor determined the Dallas Mavericks big man could be re-evaluated in six weeks.
The Dallas Mavericks are going to have to move towards the future as chances for making it to the play-in tournament this season are falling out of their grasp.
The Mavericks are saying very little publicly about Kyrie Irving. Privately, the picture appears clearer. According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal, there has been no indication Irving will be shut down for the season.
If you are trying to sort out what is actually happening with Anthony Davis, you are not alone. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that the Mavericks star is expected to undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand, a procedure that would sideline him for several months and potentially end his season.
Veteran guard Klay Thompson credited rookie forward Cooper Flagg for his steady growth and confidence following the Dallas Mavericks’ 113–105 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is likely headed for surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. A surgical procedure would sideline Davis for multiple months and could effectively end his season.
The Dallas Mavericks continue to navigate a turbulent season marked by injuries to several key stars. Anthony Davis remains sidelined, while Kyrie Irving is recovering from an ACL injury, forcing Dallas to operate without two of its most important offensive engines.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 113-105 on Monday. Naji Marshall paired 22 points with nine assists, while Klay Thompson had 18 points on 6-of-9 3-pointers as Dallas snapped a two-game skid and extended Brooklyn's losing streak to four.
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ move to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis was one of the biggest trades in NBA history. Although it was a decisive move on behalf of both teams to alter their course, former Mavericks’ GM Nico Harrison faced immense backlash for pulling the trigger on such a deal.
Shaquille O’Neal has revealed why his trust in former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban runs so deep that he’d invest in almost anything the billionaire touches, even a toilet tissue brand.
Jason Kidd got tossed from Saturday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls after feuding with a familiar foe. The Mavs head coach got into it with Scott Foster in the first quarter of the interconference clash at United Center in Chicago, Ill. Kidd was upset over a defensive goaltending call that went against Dallas.