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3 Overreactions as Mavericks Suffer Embarrassing Loss to Short-Handed Cavaliers

The Dallas Mavericks were looking to make up for their biggest loss of the season after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 39 points on Thursday. It looked like they would get a great chance to do against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, as the Cavs sat their entire starting five.

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Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Recap: Dallas struggles on the road, falls 127-117 to star-less Cavaliers

The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7), 127-117 in a Saturday night matchup on the road. The matchup followed Dallas’ 133-94 beatdown loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 14

NBA Fans Are Pissed As Cavaliers Coach Explains Decision To Sit Starters vs. Dallas Mavericks

At 6-7 this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are hardly in a good spot in the Eastern Conference. Fresh off their run to the Eastern Conference Finals, we expected the Cavs to be better than this, but one thing after another just keeps getting in the way.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / November 14

Kyrie Irving draws rivals’ attention, Mavericks have no plans to move him

Plenty of teams would like a chance to trade for Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks have given them little reason to expect one. Neither Irving nor Dallas has shown a desire to split, and a deal before February’s deadline is not currently expected, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

NBA News / Yardbarker

15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 14

MMB Lounge: Our surprising Dallas Mavericks

I was alerted to the need for a new Lounge post the other day, but then promptly forgot. Apologies! Here is the old one if you need to refer back to a previous discussion point.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 14

Cavs sit four starters against Mavericks after disrupted trip home

The Cavs played Saturday’s game against the Mavericks as scheduled. They just entered it without their entire usual starting lineup. Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson were ruled out after travel problems kept the team in Miami overnight following Friday’s loss to the Heat.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Cooper Flagg’s Net Worth: Mavericks Star’s NBA Salary, Endorsements, and Family

Life is looking good for Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, who has the rebuilding Mavs on a promising path. The pressure has been on the former five-star recruit long before he arrived in the NBA at 18 years old, and he’s followed through in every sense of the word since debuting in October 2025.

Max Christie News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Mavericks Rule Out Max Christie vs. Cavaliers; Dusty May Backs His Impact

CLEVELAND — The Dallas Mavericks ruled out Max Christie with a left ankle sprain for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Christie sprained the ankle in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s 133-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Dusty May Challenges Mavericks To Help Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Against Pressure

CLEVELAND — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Saturday that his team needs to handle runs better than it did in Thursday’s 133-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves when it faces the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Dallas Mavericks Move Warriors Tip-Off Up 90 Minutes on Nellie Night

DALLAS — Tip-off for the Dallas Mavericks’ home game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Nov. 18, has moved to 7 p.m. CT, the team announced Saturday.

Max Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Is Max Christie playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Cavs injury report

The Dallas Mavericks could be without guard Max Christie for Saturday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers as they look to bounce back from their blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.