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On YouTubeCooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / December 25
This Cooper Flagg Skill Can Make Him Unstoppable
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg suffered a slow start to the 2025-26 NBA season but appears to have found his groove. Here is Flagg’s top skill that can make him unstoppable, whether he plays his usual forward position or his de facto point guard role.
Klay Thompson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 25
Will Mavericks' Klay Thompson play against Warriors on NBA Christmas?
The Dallas Mavericks are playing on Christmas Day for the 6th year in a row, but it's under a lot different circumstances. A year ago, Luka Doncic played his final game as a Dallas Maverick, as he'd suffer the calf strain that would keep him out until he was shockingly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
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 Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / December 24
Mavericks Injury Report: Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington Statuses In Doubt vs. Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks enter Christmas Day facing the Golden State Warriors with momentum building, but availability remains a major storyline. With several rotation players still sidelined, Dallas will need clarity on its injury report to fully capitalize on a nationally spotlighted matchup.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 24
Three reasons you should bully your family into watching the Mavericks battle the Warriors on Christmas Day 
Fresh off of an exhilarating 131-130 home win over the Denver Nuggets, your Dallas Mavericks (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference) are back on the road to face off with the Golden State Warriors (15-15, 8th in the Western Conference).
Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / December 24
Mavs' Cooper Flagg to face college foe, Warriors on Christmas
Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg likely will get a chance to see one of the players who spoiled his college career when the 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick makes his first appearance in San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day.
Mark Cuban News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 24
Mark Cuban backs Dallas Mavericks forward for major NBA award
Mark Cuban has never been one to hide his emotions about the Dallas Mavericks, even if he's no longer the majority owner of the team. If officiating is bad, he'll make note of it.
NBA News / LWOSports.com / December 25
3 Reasons Why the Mavericks Are Denver’s Kryptonite So Far This Season
The 2025-26 NBA season has seen the Denver Nuggets establish themselves as a top-tier team, but they’ve run into an unexpected roadblock in the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 24
Mavericks hear from Hawks, Raptors, Bulls on Anthony Davis, but only at ‘bargain’
Several teams have checked in on Mavericks star Anthony Davis, but they are doing so with a clear hope that the price comes down. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Hawks, Raptors, and Bulls have all made inquiries with Dallas about Davis.
Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Jason Kidd gets 100% real on trusting Mavericks’ new point guard
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd emphasized trust as a key factor in the team’s recent progress, highlighting rookie point guard Ryan Nembhard following Tuesday night’s 131–130 win over the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 24
Nikola Jokic praises Cooper Flagg after Mavericks upset Nuggets once again
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets for the second time this year, continuing a trend of the Mavericks playing to the level of their competition.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 24
Anthony Davis drops ‘not good enough’ verdict on Cooper Flagg after 1-point win over Nuggets
Led by Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks caused a massive upset against the Denver Nuggets. Following a terrible start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Dallas Mavericks are finally starting to find their footing during the regular season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 24
It’s time for the Dallas Mavericks to fire up the tank
Upon finishing reading my colleague Mette’s fantastic Thursday post about the downside of tanking, I couldn’t help but think about an argument that I’ve made all year behind the scenes here at Mavs Moneyball.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 24
Dallas Mavericks Squeak Out 131-130 Win Over Denver Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks played the second game of a back-to-back set against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. The Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 131-130 at the American Airlines Center.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 24
Cooper Flagg master class helps Mavericks hold off massive game from Nuggets duo Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray
Tuesday night in Dallas turned into a basketball master class from four of the best players in the NBA.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 23
Nico Harrison’s Exploitation of NBA Rules With Luka Doncic Prompts League-Wide Change
After multiple setbacks even before the season began, Adam Silver is eager to prevent another gambling scandal from casting a shadow over the NBA. The league responded by tightening rules around player availability to limit insider information.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / December 23
Zion Williamson's impressive play off bench leads Pelicans to fifth straight win
Led by their superstar in a new role, the New Orleans Pelicans have now won five games in a row.
Anthony Davis News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 22
Teams Paying Close Attention To How Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Looks After Calf Injury
NBA teams are paying close attention to how Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis looks after his calf injury, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.
Daniel Gafford News / Hoops Wire / December 22
Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford drawing interest from Warriors, Knicks, Pacers, Raptors
The Mavericks may have their most movable piece drawing attention. Big man Daniel Gafford is generating trade interest from the Warriors, Knicks, Pacers and Raptors, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night
The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played
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