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NBA insider provides update on Mavericks' Anthony Davis injury

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis left in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers with lower leg soreness. It's a concerning injury, because Davis entered the game on the injury report due to "bilateral Achilles tendinopathy," which is stiffness in both Achilles tendons, and tends to occur because of overuse.

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Richard Jefferson criticises Anthony Davis’ fitness after latest injury setback

The Dallas Mavericks picked up a win over the Indiana Pacers, but it came with more injury concerns for Anthony Davis. Dallas managed to get past the Pacers, but any relief was overshadowed by fresh worries about Davis’s fitness after he left the game early.

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How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The Dallas Mavericks take the first step towards symmetry in the rafters

A few days after an awkward but undeniably emotional suite encounter on Opening Night, the Dallas Mavericks announced that they would retire Mark Aguirre’s jersey this January.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 31

After five games, the numbers are making a case for changes

The Dallas Mavericks hold a 2-3 record after five games, good for the 12 Seed in the Western Conference as of Thursday morning. Although it is a small sample size, there is enough behind the numbers to begin identifying trends.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / October 30

Four pressing Mavericks questions with Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News

I had four Mavericks questions for Mike Curtis, Mavericks beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Question: How did you feel about Jason Kidd’s decision to use Cooper Flagg as the starting point guard? Answer: Everybody is going to say he’s not a natural point guard and he’s not.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 30

Dallas Mavericks get unlikely contributions to beat Pacers

The Dallas Mavericks are back in the win column after a 107-105 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. In the win, the Mavs saw Anthony Davis leave with left lower leg soreness, so they called upon Dwight Powell to deliver and he made his minutes count.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 30

Mavs' Cooper Flagg talks about lessons learned from Klay Thompson by trolling Pacers

The Dallas Mavericks got away with a 107-105 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, although Aaron Nesmith found himself open with a three for the win at the end of the game.

Brandon Williams News / Total Apex Sports / October 30

Brandon Williams Apologizes for Alleged Marijuana Arrest at DFW Airport

Before the Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers game on Wednesday night, Brandon Williams apologized for his alleged marijuana arrest at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Klay Thompson News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Dallas Mavericks: What’s Behind Klay Thompson’s 3-Point Slump?

The season is off to a rough start for the Dallas Mavericks. Klay Thompson, long regarded as one of the league’s most reliable shooters, hasn’t found his usual rhythm beyond the arc.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 30

Brandon Williams has just done Cooper Flagg a major favor, Jason Kidd must respond

The Dallas Mavericks have a solution to their ongoing problems if Jason Kidd accepts. With Kyrie Irving set to miss the majority of the 2025-26 NBA season due to his torn ACL injury, the Dallas Mavericks have a problem at the point guard position.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 30

Mavericks' Jason Kidd reveals new details about Anthony Davis' injury

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis left Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers with a lower leg injury, and he was eventually ruled out for the game.

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Cooper Flagg’s ‘fun’ reason for hitting Mac McClung with the ‘too small’

The Dallas Mavericks were able to defeat the Indiana Pacers 107-105 for their second win of the season. They did it in an exciting fashion, especially Cooper Flagg, who had a moment during the game with a celebration.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 30

Davis' uncertain status looms over Mavs, but Flagg could give team a lift

Anthony Davis' uncertain status looms over Mavericks, but Cooper Flagg could give team a lift

Entering the season, the Mavericks didn't know if rookie forward Cooper Flagg could carry the team without fellow forward Anthony Davis. Now, they do.

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Jason Kidd sends strong message to Klay Thompson to improve his 3-point shooting this season

Jason Kidd has not liked what he has seen from Klay Thompson this season, and wants him to do one thing. The Dallas Mavericks managed to get their second win of the season against the undermanned Indiana Pacers, going 2-3 to start the season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Mavericks' Davis leaves Wednesday's game with soreness in leg

Mavericks' Anthony Davis leaves Wednesday's game with soreness in left leg

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis exited Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter and was eventually ruled out with lower left leg soreness, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd keeps it 100% real on Klay Thompson’s shooting slump

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were dealt an early blow against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, as Anthony Davis exited the game in the first quarter with an apparent injury.

Brandon Williams News / Hoops Rumors / October 29

Mavericks' Brandon Williams apologizes for his recent arrest

Prior to Wednesday’s game, Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams addressed the media with a statement apologizing for his arrest on a marijuana possession charge Saturday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Three-Time NBA Champion Puts Mavericks on Notice With Cooper Flagg Message

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is one of the most intriguing prospects the NBA has seen in a long time. He may not be on the same level as current San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was in 2023, but there is still a lot of hype around the Duke alum, and there was even before Dallas drafted him first overall in June.

Brandon Williams News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 29