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Will Jalen Brunson, Cooper Flagg play in MLK Day Mavericks-Knicks matchup?

The Dallas Mavericks are back on the road for a big-time nationally televised game on Monday evening as they will play the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden as part of the NBA's Martin Luther King Jr.

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Mavericks set for annual trip to MSG to play Knicks as part of MLK Day NBA matchups

The Dallas Mavericks are the winners of two straight games, at a time when they shouldn't be. Pretty much everyone agrees that the Mavericks need to focus on getting the most out of their 2026 first-round pick, as it's the last pick they have control over until 2031.

Klay Thompson News / Field Level Media / January 18

Resurgent Klay Thompson, Mavericks visit frustrated Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks were able to win this past week without star rookie Cooper Flagg. The New York Knicks haven't been nearly as successful in two-plus games without leading scorer Jalen Brunson.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 18

NBA champion calls for Mavericks to rebuild, trade Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis

The NBA trade deadline is now just 18 days away, and the Dallas Mavericks have found themselves in a number of trade rumors revolving around Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and other high-priced veterans that don't fit Cooper Flagg's timeline.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

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Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 18

How Kyrie Irving shifts Mavericks' position at trade deadline

The Dallas Mavericks' activity at the trade deadline will have Kyrie Irving in mind. Irving has not played for the Mavs this season as he recovers from a torn ACL he suffered back in March.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 17

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks have seen a lot of the Utah Jazz over the past month, with their most recent faceoff just two days ago. Dallas repeated their success from Thursday night with a 138-120 win Saturday.

Klay Thompson News / The SportsRush / January 18

Klay Thompson Rekindles 'Unrealistic' Goal of Surpassing Ray Allen After 17,000 Point Milestone

Klay Thompson’s legendary career is often slept on, and part of that may be because he’s left the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks. But having recently created history, Klay is back in the spotlight in the again.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Depleted Dallas Mavericks Decimate Utah Jazz 138-120

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed the Utah Jazz to the American Airlines Center on Saturday, also African American Heritage Night, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 17

Stats Rundown: 3 numbers from the Mavericks 138-120 win against the Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks once again humiliated the Utah Jazz, this time by the score of 138-120. This is coming after Dallas trounced Utah on Thursday night, and the Maverick have done this all with a seriously constrained and short-handed roster.

Klay Thompson News / Field Level Media / January 17

Klay Thompson eclipses 17,000 career points as Mavs roll past Jazz

Another milestone for Klay Thompson and another romp for the Dallas Mavericks, who downed the visiting Utah Jazz 138-120 Saturday afternoon. Thompson had 23 points in just 20 minutes and surpassed 17,000 points in his NBA career.

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd grabs attention with Cooper Flagg clutch admission

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has enjoyed a strong rookie season. The Dallas Mavericks’ 19-year-old star is currently dealing with an ankle injury and won’t play on Saturday against the Utah Jazz as a result, but that did not stop Jason Kidd from giving Flagg his flowers before the contest.

Klay Thompson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 17

Proposed NBA trade has Mavericks sending Klay Thompson back to Warriors

The NBA trade deadline is just 19 days away, and the Dallas Mavericks could be one of the big sellers around the league. They have a lot of high-priced veterans who aren't helping the team win right now.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 17

Trade market for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis quiet after hand injury

As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, league executives are still circling the Mavericks, trying to determine which direction, if any, the franchise is prepared to take.

Dallas Mavericks News / BasketballNews.com / January 17

Kyrie Irving Helps Build School in Congo, Bringing Education and Hope to Community

In a powerful act of international philanthropy, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving recently played a key role in building a new school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a deeply underserved area that had faced disruption from armed conflict and limited access to education.

Cooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Dallas Mavericks Update Cooper Flagg’s Status For Saturday

The Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with an injury bug, significantly affecting their overall roster and in-game performance. Key players like veteran Kyrie Irving have been sidelined with a torn ACL in his left knee, while Forward Daniel Gafford and rookie Cooper Flagg have suffered left and right ankle sprains, respectively.

Jason Kidd News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Jason Kidd Announces Move During NBA Season

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s tenure in Dallas has been a blend of notable highs and lows. After leading the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024, Kidd’s team has struggled to find consistency the past two seasons amid injuries, lineup changes and uneven play.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / January 15