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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 21

Mavericks are in salary cap hell, but they possess a top bargain in the NBA

The Dallas Mavericks are going to be in a rough salary cap situation for the next few years. They're currently on the books for over $217 million for the 2026-27 season between active cap and dead cap for 12 contracts, and that's just $5 million away from the second tax apron.

Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / January 21

How Cooper Flagg compares to recent number one overall picks

The Dallas Mavericks’ rookie star and number one overall pick Cooper Flagg just played the 41st game of his young career on Monday against the New York Knicks.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 20

An Anthony Davis demand is something the Mavericks 'loathe'

The Dallas Mavericks have not hidden their desire to trade Anthony Davis. He's getting older, has been constantly hurt in his time as a Mav, and his exorbitant contract makes the books look rough for the next few years.

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Dennis Smith Jr. News / Scoop B / January 20

Miami Heat Affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce Express Interest In Dennis Smith Jr., Sources Say

SIOUX FALLS, SD — Dennis Smith Jr. may be finding a new home in the 605. The Sioux Falls Skyforce, the NBA G League affiliate of the Miami Heat, have expressed strong interest in signing veteran point guard Dennis Smith Jr., sources tell ScoopB.com.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 20

Cooper Flagg preventing Mavericks from having failing season

The Dallas Mavericks are winners of three straight games, but they still remain eight games under .500, which is not where they want to be. ESPN contributor Kevin Pelton graded all 30 teams at the midway point of the season and gave the Mavericks a "D" for the first half of the year.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Anthony Davis’ Unrealistic Demand Puts Mavericks Trade Plan in Jeopardy – Report

The rumors around the NBA say that Anthony Davis is still one of the trade candidates for the February 5 deadline. One of the forerunners to acquire the soon-to-be 33-year-old big man is the Toronto Raptors.

Jason Kidd News / Mavs Moneyball / January 20

Grading the Mavericks: it will be hard to tank with Jason Kidd as head coach

The Mavericks were 3-1 this past week and moved to 12th place in the West, but are just two games back of 10th. They lost to Denver (118-109) before beating Utah twice (144-122, 138-120) and then traveled to New York, where they dismantled the Knicks (114-97).

Max Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

How Mavericks’ Max Christie feels about possible 3-Point Contest invitation

On Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks turned in one of their most impressive performances of the season with a blowout road win over the New York Knicks by a score of 114-97.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20

Kyrie Irving nearing mid-February return for Mavericks after ACL recovery

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is nearing a mid-February return following his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last season, a development that could significantly reshape the team’s push for a playoff spot.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 20

Player Grades – Recapping the Dallas Mavericks win over the New York Knicks, 114-97

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New York Knicks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, winning 114-97 . Both teams had players nursing injuries, but it was the Mavericks who ended up with the big win.

Dirk Nowitzki News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Dirk Nowitzki Sends Strong Message About His Mavericks Future Amid GM Rumors

The Dallas Mavericks are in a state of transition. After firing general manager Nico Harrison earlier this season, the team’s front office is being restructured to build around rookie #1 pick Cooper Flagg.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 19

Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks 114-97 beatdown against Knicks

The Dallas Maverick won their third straight game in blowout fashion Monday afternoon in New York, dominating the Knicks 114-97. Dallas made was hot from three yet again, getting out and punishing a lackadaisical Knicks team that didn’t seem all that interested in playing this game.

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Dwight Powell News / Bleacher Report / January 19

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Mavericks’ Ryan Nembhard goes full Jason Kidd with bonkers halfcourt alley-oop pass

Ryan Nembhard pulled off a spectacular alley-oop highlight that was reminiscent of Jason Kidd during the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

Reggie Miller makes a big claim about Kyrie Irving

Reggie Miller appears to have some fresh intel when it comes to Kyrie Irving. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Miller was on the call for NBC during Monday’s game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Mavericks improve perfect trend after embarrassing Knicks at MSG

The Dallas Mavericks routed the New York Knicks 114–97 at Madison Square Garden despite entering the matchup severely shorthanded. With Anthony Davis,

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 19

Mavericks use big second quarter to trounce reeling Knicks

Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall scored 11 points apiece during a dominant second quarter Monday for the visiting Dallas Mavericks, who never trailed in a 114-97 rout of the reeling New York Knicks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Knicks continue downward spiral with blowout home loss to Mavericks

The New York Knicks are down bad.

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Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Hoops Journal / January 19

Dirk Nowitzki Not Interested In Becoming New GM Of Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks need a new GM after firing Nico Harrison and many NBA fans believe franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki would be a great choice. However, Nowitzki told Sports Illustrated that he’s not interested in becoming the Mavericks’ new GM.

Klay Thompson News / Field Level Media / January 18

Resurgent Klay Thompson, Mavericks visit frustrated Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks were able to win this past week without star rookie Cooper Flagg. The New York Knicks haven't been nearly as successful in two-plus games without leading scorer Jalen Brunson.

Kyrie Irving News / BasketballNews.com / January 17

Kyrie Irving Helps Build School in Congo, Bringing Education and Hope to Community

In a powerful act of international philanthropy, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving recently played a key role in building a new school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a deeply underserved area that had faced disruption from armed conflict and limited access to education.

Cooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Dallas Mavericks Update Cooper Flagg’s Status For Saturday

The Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with an injury bug, significantly affecting their overall roster and in-game performance. Key players like veteran Kyrie Irving have been sidelined with a torn ACL in his left knee, while Forward Daniel Gafford and rookie Cooper Flagg have suffered left and right ankle sprains, respectively.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / January 14

Dallas Mavericks Getting Trade Calls On Daniel Gafford, Naji Marshall

The Dallas Mavericks are getting trade calls on Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. “League sources