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Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Kings

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, seeing their two-game win streak come to an end with a 130-121 loss. Let’s get to the grades!

Khris Middleton News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Nuggets Among Teams Interested In Mavs’ Khris Middleton

Veteran small forward Khris Middleton tells Marc Stein of The Stein Line he’s still evaluating his options ahead of Sunday’s deadline to be waived by one team and remain eligible to appear in the postseason for another club (Twitter links).

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Mavericks make decision on season-ticket prices for 2026-27 campaign

Whether it be by developing rookie phenom Cooper Flagg or improving their odds at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the Dallas Mavericks (21-37) have their eye on the future.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

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Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving releasing new ANTA KAI 3 ‘432Hz’

As Dallas Mavericks franchise star Kyrie Irving continues to rehab from injury, the fan base and his teammates anxiously await his return to the court.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 26

Mavericks vs Kings Final Score: Dallas falls to Sacramento, 130-121

The Dallas Mavericks were beaten early and late by the Sacramento Kings at home on Thursday, falling 130-121 in their first home game in over a month. Precious Achiuwas scored a career high 29 points against Dallas, leading the Kings.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 26

3 Overreactions as Mavericks Fall to NBA's Worst Team, the Sacramento Kings

The Dallas Mavericks had one lone game at home Thursday night in a sea of road games as they hosted the pitiful Sacramento Kings. The Kings entered the game with the worst record in the NBA, and no matter the result of this game, they would leave with the worst record.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd gives hilarious response to coaching Khris Middleton again

With Cooper Flagg making a lot of headway quickly, it was not too surprising that the Dallas Mavericks decided to part ways with Anthony Davis, as the team felt that it could build around the rookie forward instead.

Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Here’s what Mavericks’ Jason Kidd said about reaching historic coaching feat

The Dallas Mavericks are having a challenging campaign, but there are still some things to be thankful for. For one, Cooper Flagg has been as good as advertised, and the Mavericks have decided to make him the team’s centerpiece.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 26

Cooper Flagg’s Career Setback All but Confirmed as NBA Finally Gives In to Kon Knueppel

Sometimes the lower draft picks make a bigger impact than the No.1 choice. This season, the audience is experiencing exactly that with Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 26

MMBets: The Dallas Mavericks host the Sacramento Kings

The Dallas Mavericks (21–36, 11–11 Home) host the Sacramento Kings (13–46, 4–27 Away) on Thursday night in a matchup that should, on paper, favor the home team.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Cooper Flagg’s Injury May Cause Him To Miss Rest Of Season

With Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg set to miss his fifth straight game with a midfoot sprain, there’s good reason to be concerned. Yes, the Mavericks have had a lot of bad luck with injuries over the past couple of years.

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 26

Tank Week Continues as Dallas Mavericks Host Sacramento Kings

The Dallas Mavericks have unfortunately won two straight games on the heels of a 10-game losing streak. For a team that isn't going to have any postseason aspirations, they do not need to be winning games.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / February 26

Both left with bruises, but Giannis Antetokounmpo later admitted that Khris Middleton was better

His IQ was described as beyond his years already back in high school. Khris Middleton, one of the new additions to the Dallas Mavericks roster in the Anthony

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 26

Mavericks contend with Kings in contest between ailing teams

The Dallas Mavericks will look to build on their sudden spike in form when they open a three-game homestand Thursday night against the struggling Sacramento Kings.

Jason Terry News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Jason Terry Q&A: Longtime NBA Star's Take on Today's Top Talent

Jason Terry enjoyed a 19-year career in the NBA, but he'll forever be remembered for his time with the Dallas Mavericks. It was with the Mavericks that Terry won a championship and emerged as the Sixth Man of the Year, winning the award during the 2008-09 season when he averaged 19.6 points per game, the second-highest of his career.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 26

Kyrie Irving Tries Recruiting Stephen Curry to ANTA After KAI 3 Moment

In case you missed it, Stephen Curry decided to lace up Kyrie Irving’s KAI 3 shoes back in January. He became the first NBA player to don the shoe and made headlines in the process.

Khris Middleton News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

Khris Middleton Has Upcoming Decision: Stay With Mavericks Or Accept Buyout To Try To Hook Up With Contender, Potential Landing Spots

Khris Middleton’s career is winding down. Now, the veteran has an upcoming decision whether to stay with the Dallas Mavericks or seek a new team via the buyout market.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / February 24

Marvin Bagley III's 22 points help Mavericks take down skidding Nets

Marvin Bagley III scored 22 points, including a clutch basket down the stretch as the Dallas Mavericks went ahead for good in the first quarter and earned a 123-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / February 24

Dallas Mavericks Leaving Buyout Decision Up To Khris Middleton

The Dallas Mavericks acquired 2021 NBA champion Khris Middleton from the Washington Wizards in the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade. Many people around the NBA speculated that Dallas and Middleton would agree to a buyout after the trade, allowing the veteran to join a playoff team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 23

Finally off the schneid, Mavericks face struggling Nets

In the month that passed between their last two wins, the Dallas Mavericks tweaked their roster by dealing Anthony Davis and lost Cooper Flagg to a foot injury, but still finished games with the same frustrating result until Sunday night.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Why Mavericks made the right call in shutting down Kyrie Irving

The Mavericks officially shut down Kyrie Irving for the remainder of the season, and it’s hard to argue with the decision. According to Mike Curtis of

Mark Cuban News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Mark Cuban: If NBA is anti-tanking, how do buyouts make sense?

Mark Cuban isn’t done poking holes in the NBA’s tanking logic. As the league ramps up its anti-tanking push — with commissioner Adam Silver openly acknowledging the issue has gotten worse — the former Mavericks majority owner took to social media to raise a fairly uncomfortable follow-up question.