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Cooper Flagg has a depressing quote after Mavericks’ latest loss

The Dallas Mavericks’ plunge into Hades continues. Dallas lost again on Wednesday, falling 101-99 to the lowly New Orleans Pelicans. They trailed by as many as 13 points during the game, and a late comeback was not enough to prevent the Mavericks from falling to a woeful 2-6 on the year.

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Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 101-99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans

Even graded on a curve, the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday at American Airlines Center was a particularly ugly one.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg opens up about struggles of early NBA losing streak

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg looked dejected as he talked to reporters after their two-point loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 6

Eyewitness Claims Klay Thompson Misses Luka Doncic After Getting Benched by Mavs

Tonight was a big change for Klay Thompson. The veteran sharpshooter has struggled to start the season, and after a prolonged shooting slump, was benched for tonight’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 6

3 things after Dallas fizzles against New Orleans, 101-99

The Dallas Mavericks were beaten by the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99 Wednesday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led Dallas in scoring with 20 points, but his 8-for-19 shooting night, including a missed jumper at the free-throw line with a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, makes that something more akin to a pyrrhic scoring night.

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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / November 6

Kyrie Irving Sends 6-Word Message to Cooper Flagg & Co as Mavericks Sit Last in West

Dallas fans’ worst fears are turning into reality. With Luka Doncic thriving in LA, the Mavs are finding it difficult to maintain a competitive position in the Western Conference.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

Dallas Mavericks hit new low in loss to New Orleans Pelicans, drastic change doesn’t save them

The Dallas Mavericks are pretty close to hitting rock bottom. The Dallas Mavericks just lost at home to the New Orleans Pelicans who were missing Zion Williamson and who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 5

3 overreactions as Mavericks reach new low by losing to Pelicans

The Dallas Mavericks returned home on Wednesday night to play the woeful New Orleans Pelicans, who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back after picking up their first win of the season on Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 6

Cooper Flagg's absurd dunk should give Mavericks hope for life after Luka Doncic

We get it, Mavericks fans, you still miss seventh-year guard Luka Doncic, who was traded to the Lakers last season. However, they must admit Doncic has probably never rocked the rim like rookie forward Cooper Flagg did during Wednesday night's matchup against the Pelicans.

Pelicans hold off Mavericks for second straight win

Interesting report emerges about Kyrie Irving-Flagg relationship

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Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Klay Thompson gets demoted by Mavericks

Father Time appears to have come for Klay Thompson.

Alex Sarr making a much-needed leap for Wizards in year two

Kyrie Irving-Cooper Flagg relationship subject of interesting report

Tanking is the only choice for the Pacers

Congressional committee and NBA officials reportedly met in D.C. regarding gambling scandal

Another rival team has been linked to Ja Morant in trade rumors

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Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Mavericks' Jason Kidd Announces Anthony Davis Development

Key Points: Anthony Davis misses his third straight game with a calf injury for the Dallas Mavericks. Coach Kidd states, “He’s going to continue to be evaluated day-to-day.” Davis is expected to return soon, possibly for the next game versus the Memphis Grizzlies.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 5

Mavericks land Bam Adebayo comparison in mock draft to help Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks are building around Cooper Flagg and they could add another piece in the frontcourt to help him in the 2026 NBA Draft. Bleacher Report contributor Jonathan Wasserman conducted a recent mock draft where the Mavs selected Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Cooper Flagg falls behind through first couple weeks of 2025-26 season

Before the 2025-26 NBA season even began, everyone was declaring the Rookie of the Year race over in favor of Cooper Flagg, the first pick in this year’s draft by the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 5

MMBets: Mavericks host the one-win Pelicans

The Dallas Mavericks (2–5) return to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night to host the New Orleans Pelicans (1–6), who just picked up their first win of the season in a tight finish against Charlotte.

Anthony Davis News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Mavericks Face Frontcourt Crisis as Davis and Lively Sit

When the Dallas Mavericks opened the 2025‑26 season with lofty ambitions centered on building a dominant front‑court around Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, that blueprint suffered a serious blow when NBA insider Marc Stein reported both stars would miss multiple games due to injury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 5

Star power will be diminished in Pelicans-Mavericks matchup

Both teams will be at less than full strength when the visiting New Orleans Pelicans face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Dallas will be missing

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

The Dallas Mavericks Will Be Fine

Dallas Mavericks fans and media members have been expressing frustration with the team’s recent events, starting with the unexpected trade of star Luka Doncic in early February, and injuries to star players like Kyrie Irving, and so forth.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Lou Williams suggests Mavericks ‘panic’ move to help fix Klay Thompson’s Space Jam problem

The Dallas Mavericks, through the first seven games of the 2025-26 season, are ranked dead-last in offensive rating. They’re only scoring 103.6 points per 100 possessions, which would have ranked in the top-10 in the early 2000s, but is downright wretched in 2025.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Interesting report emerges about Kyrie Irving-Cooper Flagg relationship

Kyrie Irving is apparently serving as a hands-on mentor for his fellow No. 1 overall pick. The Dallas Mavericks star Irving has become a “personal coach” of sorts to rookie teammate Cooper Flagg.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / November 4

Chandler Parsons criticises Dallas Mavericks over Luka Doncic trade decision

Dallas Mavericks are off to a poor start this season. After their recent defeat to the Houston Rockets on Monday, the Dallas Mavericks have dropped to 2-5.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Jason Kidd Is Optimistic About Kyrie Irving Potentially Returning This Year

Kyrie Irving‘s absence has been one of the major talking points of the Dallas Mavericks‘ offseason. While Irving has stated that there is no official timeline for return, with a 2-4 record to start the 2025-26 season, the Mavericks are in desperate need of their superstar guard.

Daniel Gafford News / Hoops Rumors / November 1

Mavs' Daniel Gafford to make season debut against Pistons

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will make his 2025-26 season debut on Saturday in Mexico City against Detroit, he told reporters, including Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News and Christian Clark of The Athletic.