This is the virtual equivalent of falling for a Dwight Powell pump fake. That too during a very unpredictable situation in Dallas. Since Nico Harrison was fired, all observers outside the Mavericks organization were sure Anthony Davis was going to be shipped elsewhere.
The Pacers appear ready to address their hole in the middle, and Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford is rising to the top of their list. Indiana has been surveying the market for centers after losing Myles Turner to Milwaukee in free agency.
Mark Cuban was quick to nip an unconfirmed report in the bud on Tuesday, which claimed one Dallas Mavericks player was on the verge of retirement. A report
It has been evident to Dallas Mavericks fans that Cooper Flagg isn’t quite at 100%. For the last few weeks, he has appeared on injury reports with a thumb injury, but has powered through it, sitting out just one game this season due to illness.
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.
This season hasn’t heavily favored the Dallas Mavericks, despite the public’s expectations surrounding the team. The Mavs have shown fight in recent weeks, entering the NBA Cup week with a 9-16 record, winning four of their last five games with wins over the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Houston Rockets.
If the Dallas Mavericks decide to trade Anthony Davis, they should have at least three significant suitors. The Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors are expected to pursue Davis, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Indiana Pacers are interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford. The Pacers need a center after losing Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason.
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is already establishing himself as a star in the NBA. Still, Flagg has dealt with challenges at the highest level of professional basketball.
The Mavericks are preaching patience, but the rest of the league is preparing for movement. That is the read from Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that Dallas wants to see its roster healthier before making any big decisions, yet remains open to moving several veterans if the right offers come in.
When the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, the season felt over. The team sat at a lowly 5-15, and had a brutal stretch of games that awaited them.
According to NBA insider Chris Mannix of SI, the Dallas Mavericks don’t want to trade Kyrie Irving because of Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks believe Flagg needs to play with an elite point guard to develop the right way.
The Mavericks are finally showing signs of consistency and confidence, with key players stepping up. Recent games have highlighted a team that moves the ball smarter, communicates better on defense, and maintains energy from start to finish.
Anthony Davis scored 29 points on 14-of-19 shooting and collected eight rebounds to help the Dallas Mavericks post a solid 122-107 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Following a tough 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a moment of reflection. While a defeat at the hands of the NBA’s top team isn’t entirely unexpected, the nature of the loss has sparked some internal discussion, most notably from an unlikely source.
The Dallas Mavericks face another difficult stretch as Dereck Lively II seeks more clarity on his foot injury, and Jason Kidd did not hide the emotional weight of the moment.
Since joining the Dallas Mavericks on a two-way contract, Ryan Nembhard has exceeded expectations. While many predicted a gradual adjustment period for the undrafted rookie, his recent performances quickly proved otherwise.