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Mavericks’ Khris Middleton weighs buyout as Nuggets, Spurs monitor

The buyout market has been quiet. Mavericks veteran Khris Middleton could change that. According to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, the Mavericks have essentially left the decision in Middleton’s hands.

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NBA Lottery Watch: the Mavericks hold serve, key games on the way

Depending on your investment in the NBA Draft Lottery — which, you’re here on this page, so — we’ve entered a very tense time in the Dallas Mavericks’ season.

Kyrie Irving News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Kyrie Irving’s Action Draws Attention After Mavericks Return News

Kyrie Irving has not played during the 2025-26 NBA season as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered on March 3 in a game against the Sacramento Kings that ended his previous campaign.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

Naji Marshall Makes Statement in Mavericks' Loss vs. Kings

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall is coming off one of the best games of his career against the Sacramento Kings. Marshall scored 36 points in 42 minutes during the team's loss against the Sacramento Kings.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

How Dallas Mavericks Should Build Starting Lineup

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to rebuild their roster from the ground up, but injuries have ravaged the group and stunted their progress during the second half of the season.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 27

MMBets — The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Dallas Mavericks

The Memphis Grizzlies (21–36, 9–18 Away) limp into Dallas to face the Mavericks (21–36, 14–16 Home) on Friday night in the second half of a back-to-back for both teams.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Lose To Sacramento Kings 130-121

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed the Sacramento Kings to the American Airlines Center on Thursday, but the Kings beat the Mavericks 130-121. Sacramento improved to 14-47, while Dallas fell to 21-37.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

Denver Nuggets Among Teams Interested in Possible Mavericks Buyout Candidate

Khris Middleton was a big reason the Dallas Mavericks were able to make the Anthony Davis trade with the Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA's trade deadline at the beginning of February.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

Dallas Mavericks End Tank Week Against Memphis Grizzlies

The Dallas Mavericks should be fully embracing the tank at this point in the season. After losing 10 straight games, they won two straight against fellow tanking teams earlier in the week before losing to the Sacramento Kings at home on Thursday night, who have the worst record in the NBA.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Jason Kidd News / Field Level Media / February 27

Skidding, short-handed teams clash as Grizzlies face Mavericks

With a little more than a month left in the season, the Memphis Grizzlies are doing their best to persevere as their best players remain on the mend and the losses mount.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27

Precious Achiuwa outduels Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

Kings' Precious Achiuwa outduels Mavericks' Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won by losing a 130-121 matchup between two tanking teams.

Precious Achiuwa's career night lifts Kings past Mavs

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Mavericks 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 2 deals, Anthony Davis blockbuster

What a difference a year makes. Around this time last year, the entire city of Dallas was in despair after Nico Harrison inexplicably traded away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Anthony Davis.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 27

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Kings

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, seeing their two-game win streak come to an end with a 130-121 loss. Let’s get to the grades!

Khris Middleton News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Nuggets Among Teams Interested In Mavs’ Khris Middleton

Veteran small forward Khris Middleton tells Marc Stein of The Stein Line he’s still evaluating his options ahead of Sunday’s deadline to be waived by one team and remain eligible to appear in the postseason for another club (Twitter links).

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Mavericks make decision on season-ticket prices for 2026-27 campaign

Whether it be by developing rookie phenom Cooper Flagg or improving their odds at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the Dallas Mavericks (21-37) have their eye on the future.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving releasing new ANTA KAI 3 ‘432Hz’

As Dallas Mavericks franchise star Kyrie Irving continues to rehab from injury, the fan base and his teammates anxiously await his return to the court.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 26

Mavericks vs Kings Final Score: Dallas falls to Sacramento, 130-121

The Dallas Mavericks were beaten early and late by the Sacramento Kings at home on Thursday, falling 130-121 in their first home game in over a month. Precious Achiuwas scored a career high 29 points against Dallas, leading the Kings.

Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Here’s what Mavericks’ Jason Kidd said about reaching historic coaching feat

The Dallas Mavericks are having a challenging campaign, but there are still some things to be thankful for. For one, Cooper Flagg has been as good as advertised, and the Mavericks have decided to make him the team’s centerpiece.

Cooper Flagg News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Cooper Flagg’s Injury May Cause Him To Miss Rest Of Season

With Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg set to miss his fifth straight game with a midfoot sprain, there’s good reason to be concerned. Yes, the Mavericks have had a lot of bad luck with injuries over the past couple of years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 26

Mavericks contend with Kings in contest between ailing teams

The Dallas Mavericks will look to build on their sudden spike in form when they open a three-game homestand Thursday night against the struggling Sacramento Kings.

Jason Terry News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Jason Terry Q&A: Longtime NBA Star's Take on Today's Top Talent

Jason Terry enjoyed a 19-year career in the NBA, but he'll forever be remembered for his time with the Dallas Mavericks. It was with the Mavericks that Terry won a championship and emerged as the Sixth Man of the Year, winning the award during the 2008-09 season when he averaged 19.6 points per game, the second-highest of his career.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / February 24