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Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford drawing interest from Warriors, Knicks, Pacers, Raptors

The Mavericks may have their most movable piece drawing attention. Big man Daniel Gafford is generating trade interest from the Warriors, Knicks, Pacers and Raptors, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.

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Will Mavericks' Cooper Flagg play against New Orleans Pelicans?

The Dallas Mavericks are playing on the first night of a back-to-back on Monday as they get ready to play the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams have been playing well recently, with the Mavericks winning 6 of their last 9 games and the Pelicans winning four straight.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 22

Mavericks are underdogs against the Pelicans in interesting twist

The Dallas Mavericks have a back-to-back to go through before playing the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, and it starts with a road game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 21

Mavericks announce season-ending news for rising young player

A few weeks ago, the Dallas Mavericks announced that center Dereck Lively II would be having season-ending foot surgery after having a few different issues this year.

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Dereck Lively II Underwent a Successful Surgery

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II underwent a successful surgery, as of Sunday, Dec. 21. Read on for the latest on Lively II’s surgery. According to Mavs PR, Dereck Lively II underwent a successful surgery on his right foot.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg News on Sunday

The Dallas Mavericks’ season has been a major disappointment, as the franchise has struggled to remain competitive and the overall direction of the organization is uncertain.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe jersey swap highlights the NBA’s future is in good hands

On Saturday evening, the Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a battle of two of the top five picks from last year’s NBA Draft–Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe, each of whom has gotten off to great starts to their respective careers.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

1 deal Mavericks must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The Dallas Mavericks might be a little scared off from making trades anytime soon. Last year, the team dealt Luka Doncic. It was a shocking move at the time, and hindsight hasn’t done it any favors.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Jason Kidd Predicts Cooper Flagg's Future After Big Performance

The Dallas Mavericks continued the rough start to their 2025 NBA basketball season on Saturday night with a 121-114 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers that included another big game from Duke rookie Cooper Flagg, who's played beyond his years with Jason Kidd's team.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 20

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. 76ers

The Dallas Mavericks made a trip east to face the 76ers on Saturday night. Coming off a gutsy overtime win against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, Dallas was unable to continue their winning ways as they were dealt a 121-114 loss.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 20

Stats Rundown: 7 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 121-114 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers

The Dallas Mavericks (11-18) fell apart in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) on Saturday, 121-114, at XFinity Mobile Arena. The Mavericks scored just 17 points in the fourth quarter, when they shot 7-of-23 (30.4%) from the field after taking a six-point lead into the final frame.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20

Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night

The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played

Pelicans match franchise's biggest comeback, down Rockets in OT

Pacers sign James Wiseman to 10-day contract

Five under-the-radar teams that should be sellers ahead of the NBA trade deadline

The most iconic game-winners in NBA history

The ''We Believe' 2006-07 Golden State Warriors' quiz

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 20

Mavericks vs 76ers Final Score: Dallas falls in Philadelphia, 121-114

The Dallas Mavericks (11-18) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) on Saturday night, 121-114. Tyrese Maxey went off for 38 points as the Sixers hammered Dallas in the final quarter.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 20

Golden State Warriors targeting Dallas Mavericks center in trade talks

The Dallas Mavericks are going to be at the center of trade rumors until the deadline in early February, as they have a star rookie who is already exceeding expectations in Cooper Flagg, and then a veteran roster around him that doesn't fit his timeline.

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The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 20

Will Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid play in Mavericks-76ers?

The Dallas Mavericks have a Saturday evening showdown on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, as they hope to knock off one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / December 20

Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight vs Sixers? Injury Report (December 20)

Sitting uncomfortably at 11th in the West with an 11-17 record, the Dallas Mavericks are going to be facing the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. The Mavs have looked out of touch with success this entire season.

Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / December 20

Mavs' Cooper Flagg coming of age with 76ers up next

The Dallas Mavericks have had one of their most tumultuous calendar years in franchise history, but they appear intent on closing out 2025 on a high note.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 20

Dallas Mavericks meet Philadelphia 76ers for reminder of last year's disaster

The Dallas Mavericks have a two-game road trip coming up, and it starts with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday afternoon. The last time

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 19

Mavericks in no rush to hire new head of basketball operations

It appears the Mavericks aren’t in any rush to name a permanent replacement for former general manager Nico Harrison. After firing Harrison on November 11 and installing Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim GMs, the Mavericks said they planned to conduct a “comprehensive” search.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 19

NBA insider: ‘Matter of when not if’ Mavericks trade Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis’ future in Dallas may be less of a mystery than the Mavericks would like to let on. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said this week that he expects Davis to be traded, despite public signals from Dallas that an extension could still be in play.

Naji Marshall News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Mavericks’ Naji Marshall shuts down Michael Jordan flu game comparison

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in a wild overtime finish on Thursday at the American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points, while Naji Marshall thrived despite playing with an illness.