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Mavericks eyeing former No. 1 pick in potential Anthony Davis trade

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to explore the trade market for star forward/center Anthony Davis, as the 32-year-old wants an extension, and the Mavericks want players who will actually be on the floor.

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Mavericks’ Naji Marshall weighs in on Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams fight

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall did not stay silent after the fight between Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams in the intense matchup between the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / December 27

NBA Makes Cooper Flagg Announcement After Mavericks' 21st Loss

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks suffered a 113-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, marking their second straight defeat. It was also Dallas’ 21st loss of the season, dropping them to 12-21 in what has been a disappointing campaign thus far.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 27

Stats Recap: 3 numbers from Mavericks stinky 113-107 loss to Kings

The Mavericks lost a shocking gross game to the Kings on Saturday afternoon, 113-107 in Sacramento. Cooper Flagg led the Mavs with 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

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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?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 27

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Kings

The Dallas Mavericks (12-21) travelled to California to take on the Sacramento Kings (8-23) on Saturday night. Missing Anthony Davis’ 20 points and 10 rebounds as he nursed a groin injury did not help Dallas’ cause as they lost 113-107.

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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 / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 27

3 overreactions as Mavericks embarrassingly lose to Sacramento Kings

The Dallas Mavericks took on the West's worst on Saturday afternoon, as they played the Sacramento Kings on the road. With the news of Anthony Davis suffering his latest injury, it was interesting to see how they'd respond, with Cooper Flagg obviously being the first option.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / December 27

Jason Kidd Issues Statement On Anthony Davis After Latest Injury Setback

The Dallas Mavericks have been extremely unlucky with injuries this season. Their star forward and former All-Star Anthony Davis is again ruled out due to a fresh issue and won’t be taking part in Saturday’s away game against the Sacramento Kings.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / December 27

Hawks remain intrigued by idea of trying to trade for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis

The Hawks remain very much interested in the idea of acquiring Anthony Davis, even if the path to a deal looks complicated. NBA insider Chris Haynes said during an NBA on Prime broadcast that Atlanta is still “very intrigued” by Davis, adding that any serious talks would come without Trae Young included.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Anthony Davis linked to surprising new team

Anthony Davis’ name continues to surface in trade rumors, but a surprising new team has been linked to the Dallas Mavericks forward. The Golden State Warriors are interested in trading for Davis, according to Chris Haynes on Amazon Prime.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 27

Hawks 'intrigued' by Anthony Davis trade

Hawks 'intrigued' by possibility of acquiring Mavericks' Anthony Davis

The Hawks remain “very intrigued” by the possibility of acquiring Mavericks big man Anthony Davis in a trade.

Mavericks star Anthony Davis' latest injury continues troubling trend for Dallas

Six biggest trade possibilities to watch before the NBA deadline

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

Anthony Davis' latest injury continues troubling trend for Mavs

Mavericks star Anthony Davis' latest injury continues troubling trend for Dallas

Anthony Davis has still been unable to shake a curse of sorts ever since he arrived in Dallas.

Lakers get brutal injury news on guard Austin Reaves

Kings forward Keegan Murray diagnosed with calf strain

Raptors forward RJ Barrett is considered day-to-day after full-contact work

Six biggest trade possibilities to watch before the NBA deadline

Five predictions for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season

Kyrie Irving News / Athlon Sports / December 26

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Makes Announcement on Friday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving has yet to play a game this season as he continues to rehab from a torn ACL, with no timetable set for his return.

Mark Cuban News / Scoop B / December 26

The Second Boom: Why Mark Cuban’s Vision of the AI Industrial Revolution is the New Reality of 2025

When I sat down with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban back in late 2017 for Scoop B Radio, the world was in a vastly different place. We were just beginning to wrap our heads around the potential of virtual reality, and “AI” was still largely a buzzword reserved for Silicon Valley pitch decks and sci-fi movies.