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Dallas Mavericks Return From Small Break to Host Minnesota Timberwolves

The Dallas Mavericks had an unplanned three-day break after their game against the Milwaukee Bucks, originally planned for Sunday evening, was postponed due to weather in the Dallas area.

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The Mavericks are honoring Norm Sonju and Mark Aguirre this week.

This week, the Mavericks are turning the spotlight toward two of their originals. On Wednesday night, Norm Sonju — the franchise’s first general manager and co-founder — will be honored at American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 27

Rich Paul Rebuttals Against Reported Trade Request for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

There are nine days remaining until the NBA trade deadline, and while the Dallas Mavericks would like to move on from Anthony Davis, it's looking unlikely.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Mavericks taking measured approach to possible Anthony Davis deal

Anthony Davis is not supposed to be available. After all, he’s injured (yet again). But in this league, supposed to only means so much. Despite Davis being sidelined with a wrist injury, the Mavericks have reopened trade conversations involving the All-Star forward, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Bobby Marks.

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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?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Dirk Nowitzki News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Dirk Nowitzki expected to attend Mark Aguirre’s Mavericks jersey retirement ceremony

The Dallas Mavericks are honoring one of their best players of all-time on Thursday. Dallas is retiring the jersey of Mark Aguirre. There are several Mavericks stars expected to attend the retirement ceremony, including NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki.

Max Christie News / Mavs Moneyball / January 27

Grading the Mavericks: Max Christie should be a part of the future

The Mavericks were 1-1 this past week and remain locked into 12th place in the West. They played both games at home, beating Golden State (123-115) and losing to the Los Angeles Lakers (116-110).

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 27

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg to Get First Taste of NBA All-Star Weekend

The Dallas Mavericks didn't have anyone selected as a starter for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, and they likely won't have any reserves either. However, they will not be shut out of All-Star Weekend entirely.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

'Half Of League' Reportedly Looking At Prying In-Demand Forward From Mavericks, Analyzing Potential Trades

While Anthony Davis is the biggest Dallas Mavericks name swirling through the trade winds, the player to reportedly watch is Naji Marshall, per Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Hoops Journal / January 27

Anthony Davis Prefers To Remain With Dallas Mavericks For Rest Of Season

Anthony Davis prefers to remain with the Dallas Mavericks for the rest of the season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Los Angeles Lakers traded Davis to the Mavericks last season in the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

2026 NBA Rising Stars Rosters Revealed: Cooper Flagg, Stephon Castle Highlight List

The NBA has been bearing witness to some incredible stars each year. And while in the past the league saw the rise of names like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and others, the modern-day players, too, are showing immense promise.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

AJ Dybantsa Projected to Miss Out on No. 1 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The college basketball realm is a breeding ground for the future NBA stars. With the likes of Cooper Flagg dominating the court for the Dallas Mavericks, NBA fans are always curious about the latest buzz is from the NCAA court. Currently, a couple of names are taking college basketball by storm.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 26

NBA goes chalk with Rising Stars rookie team

Anyone wondering who'd end up on the Rookies team for the 2026 Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend could simply look at the first picks of last year's draft.

Hornets clear hurdle, beat 76ers for first time since 2022

Hornets' Brandon Miller puts up efficient 30-point performance

Donovan Mitchell leads Cavaliers over Magic with another big performance

Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant lead Rockets to comeback win over Memphis

Lakers' Luka Doncic fires in 46 points against the Bulls

Celtics never trail in home win over the Trail Blazers

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 26

Mavericks Receiving Trade Interest From 5 NBA Teams For Underwhelming Veteran

The NBA trade deadline is just 10 days away, and the Dallas Mavericks are a team that everyone is keeping an eye on. They are one of the most expensive teams in the NBA, yet are eight games below .500, and are a few games out of the final spot for the Play-In Tournament.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 26

Mavericks unlikely to trade Anthony Davis ahead of deadline

Anthony Davis is starting to look more like a Maverick for the rest of the season. With the trade deadline 10 days away, multiple league sources told Christian Clark of The Athletic that a Davis deal is now considered unlikely.

Daniel Gafford News / Fadeaway World / January 25

Daniel Gafford Rumored To Garner Trade Interest From Several Teams Including Warriors

Daniel Gafford has been among the most reliable players in the rotation for the Dallas Mavericks this season, especially in the absence of Anthony Davis.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Mavericks game postponed after team got stuck at airport

The Dallas Mavericks will not play Sunday evening in Milwaukee after their team plane got stuck at the airport in Dallas. The Mavericks had been slated to play in Milwaukee against the Bucks at 7 P.M.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 25

LeBron shares how Luka's second return to Dallas differed from first

Lakers' LeBron James shares how Luka Doncic's second return to Dallas differed from first

On Saturday, Doncic returned to the American Airlines Center for a second time since the Dallas Mavericks traded him in February 2025. This time, he shed no tears.

Doncic makes history in return

Brian Windhorst reveals LeBron James’ options for next season

Unexpected third team could facilitate Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Knicks

Mavericks game postponed after team got stuck at airport

Gregg Popovich looks frail in a rare public appearance

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 25

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history in return to Dallas

In leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 116-110 win, Doncic put up one of his best performances of the season and was even close to adding an 87th career triple-double to his all-time ledger.

Could LeBron James take an unexpected path with his NBA future?

Grizzlies reveal extent of Ja Morant's latest injury

Pelicans' Zion Williamson is losing a notable endorsement line

Giannis Antetokounmpo out weeks as Bucks drama mounts

Joel Embiid's costly mistake dooms 76ers in their loss to the Knicks

Nets guard Cam Thomas got benched for stat padding