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On YouTubeDallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / January 9
Mavs $175.4 Million Trade Chip Suffers Untimely Injury
Just when the Dallas Mavericks believe they’ve weathered the storm, $175.4 million man Anthony Davis proves that their wishful thinking is nothing but that.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 9
Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Jazz 
Coming off a tight win Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks took on the Utah Jazz looking for continued success, but lost a 116-114 contest in Salt Lake City similar to their last matchup with the Jazz when they allowed a big run to let one get away.
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Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 9
Mavericks’ Anthony Davis suffers left hand injury
Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis suffered a left hand injury late in Thursday’s two-point loss at Utah, an issue that forced him out during the closing minutes.
Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / January 9
Mavs’ Anthony Davis Suffers Left Hand Injury Thursday
Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis suffered a left hand injury late in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s two-point loss at Utah. The injury appeared to occur when he was defending Lauri Markkanen on a drive (Twitter video link).
Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8
Big update surfaces about Kyrie Irving's status
Kyrie Irving may be taking the 2025-26 season as a full-on gap year.
Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 9
Hawks unlikely to trade for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis ahead of deadline
A midseason swing for Anthony Davis doesn’t appear to be in the cards for the Hawks right now. NBA sources tell Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal that Atlanta is not viewed as an imminent trade suitor for the Mavericks star, barring a significant shift in its willingness to include more value in a deal.
Cooper Flagg News / EssentiallySports / January 8
Is Cooper Flagg Participating in the NBA Dunk Contest? Mavs Rookie Hints All-Star Weekend Plan
The Slam Dunk Contest is one of the NBA’s most well-known festivities during the All-Star Weekend. Many rookies usually participate in the event, and now, with one of the most highly-touted rookies in years, fans naturally wonder if Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg intends to join the event.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 8
Dallas Mavericks hoping avenge another loss, this time against Utah Jazz
The Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of a three-game road trip. They just beat the Sacramento Kings in a 100-98 barn-burner in which the Mavs only led for about three minutes.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 8
Cooper Flagg vs Kon Knueppel Fantasy Rookie Comparison
They were once on the same side. Now former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets are vying keenly for the NBA Rookie of the Year.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 8
MMBets: The rollercoaster Mavericks visit the flailing Utah Jazz
The Dallas Mavericks (14-23) are off to Utah in the second leg of their three-game road trip on Thursday at the Delta Center. The Jazz (12-24) played an overtime game on Wednesday in Oklahoma City and lost, extending their current losing skid to five games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8
Former No. 1 pick could be key to Hawks' pursuit of Anthony Davis
If the Hawks want Davis, they may have to use a former No. 1 pick to get the deal done.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8
The Warriors want Anthony Davis, but it's going to cost them another star
The Golden State Warriors don't look like a championship contender right now, and a drastic move may be necessary to make one last run with Steph Curry.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9
Luka Doncic offers his honest opinion on the stunning Trae Young trade
Luka Doncic knows what it’s like to be part of a ground-shaking NBA trade, and he commented on another one that happened on Wednesday.
Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / January 7
Cooper Flagg Rookie Surge Fantasy Rankings 2025-26
It’s just a hunch, but Cooper Flagg may be kind of, sort of good at the whole NBA thing. And his fantasy basketball stock for the rest of his rookie season may kind of, sort of be on an upswing.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 7
Mavericks Granted DPEs For Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum
The Mavericks’ requests for DPEs have been granted, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). As outlined below, the exceptions are worth $2,626,680 (for Lively) and $1,148,137 (for Exum).
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