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3 Overreactions as Luka Doncic leads Lakers to Late Rally Over Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in the American Airlines Center on Saturday evening, bringing in a full crowd despite the icy conditions in Dallas.

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Anthony Davis Not Aligned With Rich Paul as Trade Talk Swirls in Dallas

Anthony Davis’ move to the Dallas Mavericks never truly worked out, and it has almost been a year since he moved to Texas. Strings of injuries have been the main reason, and since his latest ligament damage earlier this month, it has been reported that the Mavs are open to trading him.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 24

Mavericks vs. Lakers Recap: Los Angeles stuns Dallas, 116-110, with fourth-quarter comeback

The Dallas Mavericks (19-27) crumbled in the fourth quarter on Saturday, in Luka Dončić’s second trip to American Airlines Center in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, wilting in the face of a late 23-5 run behind two clutch 3-pointers from Rui Hachimura in the 116-110 loss.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 24

Jason Kidd Shows No Regret Over Luka Doncic Trade, Says Mavs Have Moved On: 'That’s Just the Business'

It’s officially been a year since the Mavericks shocked the league by sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers, and honestly, it still feels a little unreal. That move didn’t just flip two franchises, it tilted the entire NBA power map overnight.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg News on Saturday

The Dallas Mavericks enter Saturday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers coming off a 123–115 win over the Golden State Warriors, marking their fourth straight victory.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / January 24

Coach Kidd speaks on the return of Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks have managed to put together another injury-laden season, the probability of which seemed low considering just how disastrous 2024-2025 was on the health front.

Cooper Flagg News / EasySportz / January 24

Luka Dončić vs. Cooper Flagg — Past Meets Future in Dallas Tonight

Tonight in Dallas, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Mavericks in a matchup loaded with meaning. Luka Dončić returns to the city that drafted him and where he became an NBA superstar — this time wearing Lakers purple and gold — to face Cooper Flagg, Dallas’ 2025 No.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Luka Dončić returns to Dallas in a Lakers jersey and the Mavericks have to live with what they lost

Luka Dončić returns to Dallas tonight in a Lakers jersey, and for the Mavericks, this one is going to sting no matter the outcome. Dallas is on a four-game winning streak and has found something in Cooper Flagg, but watching Luka lead the league in scoring for another team is a reminder of the decision that changed this franchise’s trajectory.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis begins light on-court work, with glove

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is at least moving in the right direction. Slowly. Carefully. And with a glove. Davis has returned to Dallas and begun light on-court work as he rehabs ligament damage in his left hand, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.

Luka Doncic News / Mavs Moneyball / January 24

MMBets Game of the Week: Luka Doncic comes home to face a red-hot Mavericks team

The Mavericks will host the Lakers Saturday night, much to the chagrin of the Dallas residents who have to brave the cold and ice to see Luka Doncic play.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 24

Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves Among Stars Out for Mavericks-Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in the American Airlines Center on Saturday night, which will be just the second time Luka Doncic has been back in the AAC since last year's disastrous trade.

Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 24

Mavericks Ready to Welcome Luka Doncic, Lakers to Icy Dallas

Luka Doncic is back in Dallas. As a Los Angeles Laker. Hopefully, we'll be able to type that with him back as a Maverick at some point. In the meantime, these are always going to be emotional games.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 23

Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki 'Not Worried' About Cooper Flagg's Biggest Weakness

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has had a sensational first season in the NBA. People were worried that at 18, it might take him a little time to adjust to a more physical style of play and to playing more games than in college.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / January 23

Jason Kidd Confirms Daniel Gafford Ready To Return For Lakers Matchup

They say everyone gets healthy to play the Lakers, and that trend holds true for their matchup against the Mavericks on Saturday. According to head coach Jason Kidd, the veteran big man is good to play tomorrow after managing a lingering right ankle issue.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Dallas Mavericks Provide Weather Update Before Game Against Los Angeles Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks’ public relations team provided a weather update ahead of Saturday night’s game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center.

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / January 23

Dallas Mavericks Source Says Los Angeles Lakers Got Skinny Elvis Presley In Luka Dončić Trade

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world last season by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. Nico Harrison, the man who traded Dončić to the Lakers, was fired by the Mavericks earlier this season.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 23

Conflicting Reports Surface of Anthony Davis Trade Demand Away From Mavericks

It's no secret that the Dallas Mavericks would like to trade Anthony Davis if the right opportunity presents itself. But they're not going to make a trade for the sake of making a trade, even if it's clear that both sides need to go their separate ways.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / January 23

'Let’s Keep Starting Him' – Dallas Mavericks are 6-0 With This Veteran in the Starting Lineup This Season

The Dallas Mavericks are on a four-game winning streak, following their 123-115 home victory against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, and Dwight Powell has been dubbed the x-factor during their positive stretch.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Dallas Mavericks Storm Back To Beat Golden State Warriors 123-115

The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors met again on Thursday night. The Mavericks defeated the Warriors 123-115 at the American Airlines Center.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Mavericks extend win streak to four in back-and-forth affair vs. Warriors

Naji Marshall posted 30 points and nine assists as the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to four with a 123-115 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

Draymond Green gets a flagrant foul for elbowing Dwight Powell

Warriors keeping leverage in Jonathan Kuminga talks as deadline nears

Mavericks' record won't impact Kyrie Irving's return from injury

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Mavericks' record won't impact Kyrie Irving's return from injury

Kyrie Irving‘s ability to return to action this season doesn’t hinge on the success of the team.

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The '2018-19 NBA single game scoring leaders by franchise' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

The Mavericks’ elite 3-point shooter no one is talking about

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have been talked about quite frequently. Cooper Flagg’s rookie season is receiving plenty of attention (and rightfully so), while the potential of an Anthony Davis trade will continue to be often discussed until he is either moved or the trade deadline comes and goes.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / January 22

Mavericks may slow-play Kyrie Irving return with eyes on draft, future

Kyrie Irving wants back on the floor this season. The Mavericks may not want him there. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Dallas could seriously consider pushing Irving’s return from a torn left ACL to next season, especially given where the team sits in the standings.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Knicks continue downward spiral with blowout home loss to Mavericks

The New York Knicks are down bad.

Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs beat Jazz to earn third straight win

James Harden, Clippers top Wizards for sixth straight win

Heat's Tyler Herro likely out at least five games with injury

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be holding up the NBA trade market

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / January 19

Dirk Nowitzki Not Interested In Becoming New GM Of Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks need a new GM after firing Nico Harrison and many NBA fans believe franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki would be a great choice. However, Nowitzki told Sports Illustrated that he’s not interested in becoming the Mavericks’ new GM.