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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.

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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / 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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 28

'Not Even Close': Mavericks' Jason Kidd Backs Cooper Flagg for NBA Rookie of the Year

The NBA season is starting to wind down, as the last regular-season game for the Dallas Mavericks is now just 15 days away. It hasn't been the season they imagined, as they've won just 24 games, but one thing is clear: they have a special rookie.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Cooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / March 27

Cooper Flagg Reflects on Growth As Mavericks Navigate Tight Finishes

Cooper Flagg continues to embrace the learning curve of his rookie season as the Dallas Mavericks approach the end of their season. While awaiting the outcome of the Rookie of the Year race alongside former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, Flagg is focused on the bigger picture.

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

The 'NBA 20-point triple-doubles' quiz

Kyrie Irving News / Last Word On Sports / March 25