The Dallas Mavericks held off on contract extensions for a few players before the start of the season, including 2023 first-round picks Dereck Lively II and Marcus Sasser.
I thought we competed at a high level. I thought San Antonio’s ball pressure was ultimately the difference, and they were able to knock a couple loose and convert and transition an open floor, and that fueled even more defensive pressure by them.
The Mavericks hosted the San Antonio Spurs for their home opener Saturday night, but couldn’t send the crowd home happy, on the heels of a 122-106 final score.
The Dallas Mavericks played their first of 16 back-to-backs Saturday night, losing to the Spurs, 122-106. With Cooper Flagg sidelined due to a shoulder injury and Kyrie Irving getting some load management rest, there was plenty of opportunity for others to shine against the Western Conference reigning champions.
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
The Dallas Mavericks had their home opener on Saturday night, but unfortunately for Mavericks fans, both Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving would miss the game.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
When the Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, it certainly raised expectations for the 2026-27 season. The early returns have not gone as hoped.
Dusty May scored his first ever win with the Dallas Mavericks and as an NBA coach against the Indiana Pacers as Kyrie Irving poured in 24 points before revealing an ongoing injury situation.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving will not play in the Dallas Mavericks’ home opener Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. After listing him as questionable and then doubtful earlier in the day, the Mavericks ruled him out with left knee injury management.
The Dallas Mavericks finally got a win Friday night, and their reward came less than 24 hours later: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Dallas comes home at 1-1 after beating Indiana 121-105, but the win came with a pretty high cost.
After injuring his left shoulder during Friday’s win in Indiana, Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI, which revealed a mild left shoulder sprain, the team announced today (via Twitter).
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg will miss Saturday's home game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a mild left shoulder sprain. Flagg, last season's NBA Rookie of the Year, left the Mavericks' 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday following a hard collision with Aaron Nesmith one minute before halftime.
Kyrie Irving is not giving anyone much reason to be optimistic about the Dallas Mavericks this season with his comments following the team’s season opener.
The Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell, parting with their longest-tenured player to reach the regular-season roster limit, the team announced Monday.