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Gilbert Arenas gives Mavericks ‘shutting it down’ 2025-26 advice amid early season struggles

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks dropped to 3-9 with a largely uncompetitive home loss to the Phoenix Suns. It was the first game the Mavericks had played since firing general manager Nico Harrison, but unfortunately, that didn’t provide them wtih enough of a boost to get back into the win column.

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Dallas Mavericks Widely Expected To Trade Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson

After firing Nico Harrison as general manager, the Dallas Mavericks are widely expected to trade Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.

Nico Harrison News / Bleacher Report / November 13

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How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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Mavericks Around the Web

Mavericks should've traded Anthony Davis yesterday, says ESPN NBA insider · Sporting News

Mavericks predicted to cut ties with Kyrie Irving via blockbuster three-team trade to Celtics · Sporting News

Tearing down the Mavericks: Finding a trade for every player who can legally move (except Cooper Flagg) · CBSSports.com

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / November 13

Radical Roster Changes Have Already Been Discussed By Dallas Mavericks’ New Brain Trust

According to NBA insider Chris Mannix of SI, radical roster changes have already been discussed by the Dallas Mavericks’ new brain trust. The Mavericks fired Nico Harrison as general manager on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 13

Lakers' Luka Doncic speaks on possible return to Mavericks after Nico Harrison firing

The Dallas Mavericks made shockwaves when they fired Nico Harrison on Tuesday. People figured it was coming after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers back in February, but it took nine months until he was actually dismissed as the team's general manager.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

How Klay Thompson is embracing new bench role with Mavericks

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has started in the NBA for most of his career, so the Dallas Mavericks’ recent decision to move him to the bench likely wasn’t an easy transition.

Cooper Flagg News / EssentiallySports / November 13

Cooper Flagg Announces Injury Update As Mavs Hit With More Bad News

The Dallas Mavericks couldn’t begin the post-Nico Harrison era with a victory. The Phoenix Suns, with their hot shooting, demolished the Mavs. They tried to stage a fight back, but the team was too wounded.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg breaks down Devin Booker’s game with ‘unique’ claim

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 123-114 by the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. For Cooper Flagg, the matchup represented his first opportunity to play against Suns star Devin Booker.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / November 13

Lakers' Luka Doncic discusses potential reunion with Mavs after firing of Nico Harrison

On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, the orchestrator of the catastrophic trade that sent guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025.

Mavericks owner made surprising confession to fan about Luka Doncic trade

Nico Harrison damage won't be easy to undo for Mavericks

Nico Harrison was doomed by more than Luka Doncic trade

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 13

Klay Thompson gives honest take on Mavericks firing Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks are doing their best to move on after the team fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Dallas lost its first game of the new era, falling to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, 123-114.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 13

Jason Kidd sounds off on Mavericks' 'tough' decision to fire Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks finally decided to fire Nico Harrison on Tuesday, a decision that was nine months in the making. The timer was ticking as soon as he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it didn't help that the Mavericks got out to a 3-8 start this season (3-9 after Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns).

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 13

Phoenix Suns Fend Off Dallas Mavericks’ Comeback for 123-114 Win

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed the Phoenix Suns to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night, also Hardwood Classic Night. But the Mavericks fell to the Suns 123-114 in a Western Conference clash.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Music Times / November 13

Jason Williams Blames Meg Thee Stallion for Klay Thompson's Slump: 'That Might Be What It Is'

Klay Thompson's rough start in Dallas this season has basketball fans talking, and former NBA star Jason Williams thinks he might know the reason — and it's not on the court.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 13

Charles Barkley has wild take on Nico Harrison trading Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks finally made the decision to fire Nico Harrison from his post as the general manager on Tuesday, which was a decision many expected as soon as he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Cooper Flagg Announces Injury Update After Leaving Mavericks Game

Cooper Flagg had another impressive game for the Dallas Mavericks, albeit in a loss to the Phoenix Suns. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft finished with 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting, along with six rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks.

Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / November 12

Mavericks star Anthony Davis reportedly won't play without owner's approval

Dallas star Anthony Davis won't play until Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont sees medical data that indicates the big man is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain.

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Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Jason Kidd has telling quote about frustrated Mavericks fans

The Dallas Mavericks are playing their first home game of the post-Nico Harrison era on Wednesday evening, and coach Jason Kidd issued something of a challenge to the fans in attendance.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 12

Mavs Rumors: Anthony Davis, Jason Kidd, Mark Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki

The Mavericks are trying to move forward, but nothing about this week has felt simple. Anthony Davis will miss his seventh straight game on Wednesday in Phoenix, with team owner Patrick Dumont refusing to clear the big man until the team can provide medical data proving he is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain.