Anthony Davis’ move to the Dallas Mavericks never truly worked out, and it has almost been a year since he moved to Texas. Strings of injuries have been the main reason, and since his latest ligament damage earlier this month, it has been reported that the Mavs are open to trading him.
The Dallas Mavericks (19-27) crumbled in the fourth quarter on Saturday, in Luka Dončić’s second trip to American Airlines Center in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, wilting in the face of a late 23-5 run behind two clutch 3-pointers from Rui Hachimura in the 116-110 loss.
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in the American Airlines Center on Saturday evening, bringing in a full crowd despite the icy conditions in Dallas.
It’s officially been a year since the Mavericks shocked the league by sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers, and honestly, it still feels a little unreal. That move didn’t just flip two franchises, it tilted the entire NBA power map overnight.
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.
The Dallas Mavericks enter Saturday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers coming off a 123–115 win over the Golden State Warriors, marking their fourth straight victory.
The Dallas Mavericks have managed to put together another injury-laden season, the probability of which seemed low considering just how disastrous 2024-2025 was on the health front.
Tonight in Dallas, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Mavericks in a matchup loaded with meaning. Luka Dončić returns to the city that drafted him and where he became an NBA superstar — this time wearing Lakers purple and gold — to face Cooper Flagg, Dallas’ 2025 No.
Luka Dončić returns to Dallas tonight in a Lakers jersey, and for the Mavericks, this one is going to sting no matter the outcome. Dallas is on a four-game winning streak and has found something in Cooper Flagg, but watching Luka lead the league in scoring for another team is a reminder of the decision that changed this franchise’s trajectory.
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is at least moving in the right direction. Slowly. Carefully. And with a glove. Davis has returned to Dallas and begun light on-court work as he rehabs ligament damage in his left hand, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.
The Mavericks will host the Lakers Saturday night, much to the chagrin of the Dallas residents who have to brave the cold and ice to see Luka Doncic play.
The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in the American Airlines Center on Saturday night, which will be just the second time Luka Doncic has been back in the AAC since last year's disastrous trade.
Luka Doncic is back in Dallas. As a Los Angeles Laker. Hopefully, we'll be able to type that with him back as a Maverick at some point. In the meantime, these are always going to be emotional games.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has had a sensational first season in the NBA. People were worried that at 18, it might take him a little time to adjust to a more physical style of play and to playing more games than in college.
They say everyone gets healthy to play the Lakers, and that trend holds true for their matchup against the Mavericks on Saturday. According to head coach Jason Kidd, the veteran big man is good to play tomorrow after managing a lingering right ankle issue.
The Dallas Mavericks’ public relations team provided a weather update ahead of Saturday night’s game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center.
The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world last season by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. Nico Harrison, the man who traded Dončić to the Lakers, was fired by the Mavericks earlier this season.
The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors met again on Thursday night. The Mavericks defeated the Warriors 123-115 at the American Airlines Center.
Naji Marshall posted 30 points and nine assists as the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to four with a 123-115 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have been talked about quite frequently. Cooper Flagg’s rookie season is receiving plenty of attention (and rightfully so), while the potential of an Anthony Davis trade will continue to be often discussed until he is either moved or the trade deadline comes and goes.
Kyrie Irving wants back on the floor this season. The Mavericks may not want him there. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Dallas could seriously consider pushing Irving’s return from a torn left ACL to next season, especially given where the team sits in the standings.
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.
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.