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Dallas Mavericks Facing Costly Decision on Injury-Prone Center

It looked like the Dallas Mavericks pulled off a genius move in the 2023 NBA Draft when they tanked to keep their top-10 protected pick, then traded back while offloading the bloated salary of Davis Bertans to take Dereck Lively II, a talented center out of Duke.

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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Mar 30)

The Dallas Mavericks have been suffering from a bad patch for the last couple of seasons. With their star player, Luka Doncic, being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, the team hasn’t looked the same since.

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 29

Mavericks Minority Owner Mark Cuban Suggests Controversial NBA Rule Change

The NBA world was set on fire late this week after a few of the suggestions they're using to try to combat tanking were revealed. ESPN's Shams Charania tweeted three of them, and they all looked like disasters.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / March 29

Mavericks HC Jason Kidd Reveals 'Big Priority' for Rookie Cooper Flagg

When most big names this year have ended up injured, Cooper Flagg has been all fit and fine for the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, despite some exceptional performances from the youngster, Dallas hasn’t been able to hit the right notes this season.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 29

Cooper Flagg Gets Real About ROTY Race With 'Best Friend' Kon Knueppel

Gone are the days when a first-year NBA draftee started feeling himself and every other opponent was his true competitor and an arch-rival for the Rookie Of The Year award.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / March 28

Cooper Flagg Breaks Silence on ROTY Contention With Ex-Duke Teammate Kon Knueppel

As the Rookie of the Year race heats up, two familiar faces are leading from the front: Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Yet, Flagg’s unexpected response about their rivalry displays a very different side of the competition.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / March 28

Mavericks HC Jason Kidd Calls ROY a ‘Big Priority’ as Cooper Flagg Continues Historic Rookie Run

In a season where wins have been scarce, the Dallas Mavericks have found something worth pushing hard for: legacy, not team success or playoff positioning.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / March 28

Mark Cuban Shuts Down Adam Silver’s Anti-Tank Suggestions by Pointing Out NBA’s Self-Inflicted Wound

Mark Cuban is clearly not happy with the NBA’s anti-tanking proposals. Many, and likely Cuban, feel that tanking is a product of the NBA’s strategies over the years.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 28

Mark Cuban Reposts Savage Dig at Nico Harrison Over Luka Doncic Trade Fallout

Mark Cuban, once again, added fuel to a storyline that refuses to cool off. The Dallas Mavericks fallout from the Luka Doncic trade has lingered for months, but now, it’s spilling into social media in a way that feels personal, not procedural.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 28

Mavericks Just Held Trail Blazers to One of the Worst Performances in NBA History

The Dallas Mavericks picked up just their 24th win of the season on Friday night, beating the Portland Trail Blazers on the road 100-93. The Mavs do not need to be winning games, as they're already eliminated from postseason contention.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / March 28

Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Trailblazers

The Dallas Mavericks travelled to the northwest to take on the Portland Trailblazers Friday night. The Mavs have officially been eliminated from Playoff contention, while the Blazers have clinched a spot in at least the Play In tournament.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 28

If Mavericks Land Outside Top 5, Who Should They Take in 2026 NBA Draft?

The Dallas Mavericks shockingly won a basketball game on Friday night, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 100-93. At this point, a win does more harm than good, as it ties the Memphis Grizzlies at 24 wins, but the Grizzlies have played one fewer game than the Mavs, so Dallas is ahead for now.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 28

Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks victory in Portland

The Dallas Mavericks picked up a rousing 100-93 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Cooper Flagg and Marvin Bagley had monster games for the Mavericks, while Portland had one of the worst offensive games of a team in the last decade.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / March 28

Mavericks snap 5-game skid with road win over Blazers

Marvin Bagley III had a game-high 26 points and nine rebounds and Cooper Flagg added 24 points as Dallas ended a five-game losing streak with a 100-93 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 28

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Recap: 3 notes after Dallas’ 100-93 win at Portland

No one wanted to win Friday’s game between the visiting Dallas Mavericks (24-50) Portland Trail Blazers (37-38) at Moda Center, but eventually someone had to.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / March 28

Jason Kidd Makes Strong Case for Cooper Flagg to Win ROTY, Urges Mavs to Pay Attention

Two former Duke roommates are dominating the Rookie of the Year race. Depending on how you read situations, either the Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg or the Hornets Kon Knueppel are heading towards the special mantle.

Jason Kidd News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 27

Should Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Be on the Hot Seat?

Fewer than 10 games remain this season for the Dallas Mavericks, and they have already been eliminated from postseason contention, which is an especially difficult feat considering the addition of the Play-In Tournament in recent years.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Final Injury Report for Mavericks-Trail Blazers: Will Cooper Flagg, Robert Williams III Play?

The Dallas Mavericks are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup. Dallas enters Friday’s game with a 23-50 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 27

Blazers intent on improving playoff position in matchup vs. reeling Mavericks

The Portland Trail Blazers already have clinched a postseason berth for the first time in five seasons, even if it's just a spot in the play-in tournament.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Cooper Flagg reacts to what Nikola Jokic did against the Mavericks

Jamal Murray dropped 53 points on Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, but his stat line wasn’t even the best of the night. That belongs to Nikola Jokic.

Cooper Flagg reacts to Moses Moody’s gruesome injury

John Calipari makes classy gesture after injury to Moses Moody

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