Klay Thompson joined the Mavericks to chase another deep postseason run next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. That vision has shifted, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Thompson would prefer to land with a contender if Dallas decides to explore his market.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss the rest of the 2025-2026 NBA season. Lively will undergo surgery to relieve lingering pain in his right foot.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Dallas received difficult but expected news on Tuesday. Center Dereck Lively II will undergo a procedure on his right foot and is out for the rest of the season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, the team announced Wednesday. Per the Mavericks, Lively is expected to make a full recovery and be available for the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season.
Dereck Lively II will undergo a procedure to address ongoing discomfort in his right foot, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon, who report (via Twitter) that the Mavericks center will miss the rest of the season as a result of the surgery.
Dallas Mavericks fans, maybe all that struggle to start the season was worth it! It’s safe to say that the Dallas Mavericks have had a rough go of it this season.
The Dallas Mavericks are home to Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick, who is in the running towards becoming the Rookie of the Year. Flagg is averaging 17.3 points per game so far this season, which is why CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn listed him as the favorite to be the league's Rookie of the Year.
The Mavericks were 2-1 again this past week and jumped to 11th place in the West. They beat Miami (118-108) at home on Wednesday before going to Oklahoma City, where they got whooped by the Thunder (132-111).
The NBA trade season is nearly upon us. A lot of the people who signed contracts or extensions this offseason are eligible to be traded on December 15th, which opens up a lot of possibilities for trades.
With the Dallas Mavericks in disarray, rumors emerged that one of their stars was contemplating retirement, only for Mark Cuban to deny these rumors. The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a difficult position this season, having started things very poorly to begin their campaign.
The Pacers appear ready to address their hole in the middle, and Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford is rising to the top of their list. Indiana has been surveying the market for centers after losing Myles Turner to Milwaukee in free agency.
Mark Cuban was quick to nip an unconfirmed report in the bud on Tuesday, which claimed one Dallas Mavericks player was on the verge of retirement. A report
This season hasn’t heavily favored the Dallas Mavericks, despite the public’s expectations surrounding the team. The Mavs have shown fight in recent weeks, entering the NBA Cup week with a 9-16 record, winning four of their last five games with wins over the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Houston Rockets.
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is already establishing himself as a star in the NBA. Still, Flagg has dealt with challenges at the highest level of professional basketball.
The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly won four of their past five games. Nevertheless, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson are among the Mavs who have been mentioned in trade rumors.
The Mavericks are finally showing signs of consistency and confidence, with key players stepping up. Recent games have highlighted a team that moves the ball smarter, communicates better on defense, and maintains energy from start to finish.