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Cooper Flagg Stunned by Nikola Jokic’s Effortless Dominance, Says It 'Seems Like He’s Not Even Trying'

Welcome to the big leagues, Cooper Flagg. It’s been almost a full-season since the teenager got drafted #1 by the Dallas Mavericks, and now as his rookie campaign draws to a close, he’s realizing the amount of greatness that surrounds him, with the seven-foot frame of Nikola Jokic in particular, leaving him in awe.

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Mavericks vs. Nuggets Recap: 3 takeaways as Dallas drops 142-135 loss at Denver

The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) dropped their fifth straight game Wednesday, falling 142-135 to the Denver Nuggets (45-28) in a game that felt within reach early before completely getting away from them late.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 25

Dallas Mavericks Should Consider Shutting Injured Starter Down for Season

The Dallas Mavericks have just 10 games remaining in this dreadful season, and they'll be playing on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / March 25

MMBets: the Dallas Mavericks look to win for a third time against Denver

Dallas is back on the road in Denver, where they will play the Nuggets for the fourth and final time this season. The first three iterations have been in Dallas’ favor, as they own a 2-1 series lead.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / March 25

Mavericks learnings from NCAA tournament’s first rounds

If you’re like me, and well, you’re on this page so you probably are, the NCAA tournament is a national holiday. It’s everything that is beautiful and ugly about college sports.

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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.

Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / March 25

Grading the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg is the Rookie of the Year

The Mavericks were 0-3 this past week and remain in 13th place in the West. Defense was optional during their losing streak, as the Mavericks lost three barn burners to Atlanta (135-120), the Clippers (138-131), and Golden State (137-131).

Kyrie Irving News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Chumps to Champs: How Kyrie Irving Changes the 2027 Mavericks

It’s the moment we have all been waiting for. Kyrie Irving stepping on the court with Cooper Flagg for the Dallas Mavericks. The league’s greatest ever ball handler.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 25

Dallas Mavericks Have Accomplished an Embarrassing Rare Feat in NBA History

The Dallas Mavericks have not had the season they imagined when they lucked out and were able to draft Cooper Flagg first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

John Calipari makes classy gesture after injury to Moses Moody

John Calipari has extended a helping hand to Moses Moody after the Golden State Warriors star’s season came to a brutal end on Monday night. Moody suffered a gruesome knee injury late in the Warriors’ overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 24

Top Prospect's Biggest Flaw Could Keep Dallas Mavericks From Drafting Him

The Dallas Mavericks are officially eliminated from postseason contention with 10 games remaining. Even though they will still be playing games, a lot of fans have already turned their attention to the 2026 NBA Draft.

Cooper Flagg News / Hardwood Heroics / March 24

Cooper Flagg Finished With 28 Points But This One Assist Is What Has Everyone Talking

Cooper Flagg operates with a poise that defies his age. Professional scouts rarely see a rookie command the floor with such vocal authority during clutch moments. His decision to trust a teammate over his own scoring in a recent game reflects a high basketball IQ.

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Cooper Flagg gets 100% real on Khris Middleton’s impact for Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are searching for wins as the NBA season starts to wind down. Mavericks rookie phenom Cooper Flagg is giving flowers to one of his teammates.

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

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Cooper Flagg reacts to Moses Moody’s gruesome injury

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks fell 137-131 in overtime to the Golden State Warriors on Monday at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. But it wasn’t the Mavs’ loss — or the Warriors’ win — that became the headline of the contest.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 24

Stats Rundown: 3 numbers from the Mavericks overtime loss to the Warriors

The Dallas Mavericks lost 137-131 to the Golden State Warriors in an overtime thriller Monday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 32 points but a balanced Warriors attack and sloppy Mavericks miscues prevented the Mavericks from a feel-good win.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Mavericks officially eliminated from playoff contention

The door is officially closed in Dallas. More specifically, the Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention following Monday’s overtime loss to the Warriors, dropping to 23-49 with 10 games remaining.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / March 24

Mavericks Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Mavericks were officially eliminated from postseason contention after they lost to Golden State in overtime on Monday. Dallas dropped to 23-49 with its latest defeat, while the Warriors — who are currently the No.

Daniel Gafford News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford exits clash vs. Warriors with shoulder injury

The Dallas Mavericks cannot seem to catch a break this season at all as their woes continue. On Monday, Daniel Gafford was forced to exit their game against the Golden State Warriors due to a shoulder injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / March 24

Jason Kidd Cannot Contain His Excitement For Kyrie Irving’s Return To The Mavericks Next Season

Kyrie Irving, after tearing his ACL last year, has spent the whole of 2025-26 season working his way back to fitness and although the Dallas Mavericks were optimistic about an early return at one point, that thought has since been shelved.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 22

Dallas Mavericks Suffer Overtime Loss To Los Angeles Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks continued a three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, but the Clippers defeated the Mavericks 138-131 in overtime at the American Airlines Center.

Brandon Williams News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Mavs’ Brandon Williams In Concussion Protocol

Mavericks guard Brandon Williams was unable to practice on Friday because he’s still in the NBA’s concussion protocol, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.

Klay Thompson News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Klay Thompson Gets Real About His Time With the Mavericks as Journey Takes Emotional Turn

The 2025-26 season hasn’t gone according to plan for Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks. The team has looked more like a rebuilding project than a championship or even playoff contender. The four-time NBA champion opened up about the emotional toll of a season that has been disappointing to say the least.