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Charlotte Hornets Buzz Past Dallas Mavericks 117-90

The Dallas Mavericks opened a six-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. However, the Hornets blew out the Mavericks 117-90 at the Spectrum Center.

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Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know after Charlotte thumped Dallas, 117-90

The Dallas Mavericks were beaten by the Charlotte Hornets, 117-90 in a game that fell well short of competitive. Dallas, still short-handed and without Cooper Flagg, was dispatched with ease by the NBA’s hottest team.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 3

Mavericks vs. Hornets Recap: 3 notes from Dallas’ 117-90 loss at Charlotte

The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) had nothing for the Charlotte Hornets (31-31) on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center, leaving town with a big 117-90 “L” bulging out of their pocket.

Jason Kidd News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Mavericks' Jason Kidd Shares Cooper Flagg Injury Update After 7 Missed Games

The Dallas Mavericks have been without rookie sensation Cooper Flagg for three weeks. The last time the 19-year-old saw action was on Feb. 10 in a 120-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / March 3

How Each of the NBA Draft’s Top Three Players Fit the Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks stand in interesting position in the NBA, fully positioning themselves for the NBA Draft, likely for the last time given a lack of owned future draft picks.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 3

NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Hawks

For the Cavaliers, the addition of James Harden hasn’t rocked the boat. It’s steadied it. “They are two guys that are hungry to take that next step,” coach Kenny Atkinson said of Harden and Donovan Mitchell, via ESPN’s Jamal Collier.

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Mavericks Announce Klay Thompson Injury Update Before Hornets Game

The Dallas Mavericks are desperate to halt a skid that has seen them lose three straight games and slide to 12th in the Western Conference, making their play-in hopes increasingly precarious.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 3

Denver Nuggets Sign Recently Cut Dallas Mavericks Guard For 4th Stop in 2 Years

The Dallas Mavericks waived Tyus Jones over the weekend to make room for undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard, who they had told early in the season they would convert him from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal as soon as they could.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 3

Will Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Return From Injury For ROTY Battle Against Kon Knueppel?

The Dallas Mavericks start a lengthy road trip on Tuesday night, as they'll prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets. When these teams met in Dallas, it was an instant classic.

Kon Knueppel News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 3

Dallas Mavericks Start Trip Against Upstart Charlotte Hornets, Kon Knueppel

The Dallas Mavericks' next 9 games come in 9 different locations, so they'll have to get used to life on the road. It starts in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday evening, as they'll play the Hornets, who remain one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

Nico Harrison News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Patrick Dumont responds to a fan’s comment about Nico Harrison

Patrick Dumont does not appear to have any regrets about his decision to make a GM change. The Dallas Mavericks governor and co-owner Dumont drew attention this week over his funny interaction with a Mavericks fan.

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.

Tyus Jones News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Nuggets to sign veteran point guard Tyus Jones

Veteran point guard Tyus Jones is headed to a contender. Jones plans to sign with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Kevin Bradbury told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 2

Hornets, Mavericks trending opposite ways entering rematch

The rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets appeared destined to be a must-see clash several weeks ago. That outlook has been altered, but with two teams trending in opposite directions, there could be notable fallout from Tuesday night's game when the Hornets host the Mavericks.

Tyus Jones News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Tyus Jones To Sign With Nuggets

Free agent point guard Tyus Jones plans to sign with the Nuggets, his agent Kevin Bradbury tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). As Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette notes (via Twitter), the Nuggets had one opening on their standard roster, and they’ll use it to sign Jones, who was waived by Dallas on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / March 2

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Rockets, Tyus Jones, Darryn Peterson

Khris Middleton chose to remain with the Mavericks rather than pursue a buyout, and that makes sense. As relayed by The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, had Middleton negotiated a buyout, he would have forfeited his Bird rights — a key factor as he approaches unrestricted free agency this summer.

Cooper Flagg News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Mavericks optimistic Cooper Flagg nearing return

There’s growing belief inside the Dallas Mavericks that rookie standout Cooper Flagg is closing in on a return. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, optimism is building that Flagg’s left midfoot sprain — which has sidelined him since the All-Star break — is nearly behind him.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 2

Mavericks Projected to Take Exciting Guard of the Future in Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Dallas Mavericks are likely lottery-bound once again this year, as they sit 18 games below .500 with 22 games left to play. They have no desire to win this year, as 2026 is the last year they control their first-round pick until 2031.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 2

Mavericks Owner Patrick Dumont Receives Hilarious Reaction on Nico Harrison Firing Amid Luka Doncic Trade Aftermath

The Luka Doncic fallout in Dallas doesn’t seem to be cooling off anytime soon. Ever since he was shipped to the Los Angeles Lakers last month, the temperature inside American Airlines Center has hovered somewhere between disbelief and open revolt. On November 11, 2025, change arrived.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

With Nothing to Fight For, Why Shouldn’t the Mavericks Tank?

The Dallas Mavericks are at the tail end of a turbulent transitional period. Players are injured, people are confused, and everyone involved just wants to see the offseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / March 1

Jason Kidd Shuts The Door On Khris Middleton Buyout Talks

Although he was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the trade deadline, NBA veteran Khris Middleton garnered considerable attention from teams as a potential buyout target.

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Mavericks Announce Klay Thompson News After Leaving Thunder Game

It is a lost season for the Dallas Mavericks as they prepare for a new era of the franchise led by rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. Even so, Dallas still

Ryan Nembhard News / Hoops Rumors / March 1

Mavs Promote Ryan Nembhard To Two-Year Standard Deal

March 1: Nembhard has officially been converted to a standard deal, the Mavericks announced (Twitter link). February 28: The Mavericks are promoting two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-year standard contract that features a team option for 2026/27, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 28

Jalen Brunson achieves Knicks history in big win over Bucks

Already able to make a case as one of the greatest New York Knicks players ever, Jalen Brunson made history while leading his team to a dominating win on Friday night.

Josh Hart hits back at an angry Knicks fan on social media

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Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Hoops Journal / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Co-Interim GM Reveals What Went Into Shutting Down Kyrie Irving For Season

Dallas Mavericks co-interim general manager Matt Riccardi joined Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket and the decision to shut down NBA star Kyrie Irving for the season was brought up.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27