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Tim Bontemps says Quentin Grimes could win an NBA award, making Nico Harrison’s mistake look even worse

It is widely accepted that Nico Harrison’s biggest mistake as Dallas Mavericks General Manager was trading Luka Doncic. That monumental error directly led to his dismissal, as the front office decided to fire him after the Dallas Mavericks failed to progress following the franchise-altering move.

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Dirk Nowitzki Was Ready to Sacrifice His Spot on Mavericks For Kobe Bryant

Many beloved players who have worn the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers, but there’s probably none have been adored more than Kobe Bryant. Magic Johnson is the only one even with an argument, since like Kobe, he also spent his entire career with the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / November 20

Shams Charania contradicts Mark Cuban as Mavericks weigh Anthony Davis trades

Anthony Davis has found himself at the centre of trade speculation as the Mavericks have stumbled out to a 4-11 start to the season. In response, the Mavericks made a significant change, parting ways with general manager Nico Harrison and starting over.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 20

“Things will turn. It’s not going to rain forever”

Last season, the Dallas Mavericks were among the NBA teams hit with the worst injury luck. There’s no need to list all the players, who were out for shorter

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 20

Stats Rundown: 3 Numbers from the Mavs loss to Knicks

The Mavericks lost a thriller to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, 113-111. D’Angelo Russell and Naji Marshall lead the way for the Mavericks with 23 points each, going toe-to-toe with the All-NBA duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 20

Mavericks vs Knicks Final Score: Dallas loses to New York, 113-111

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the New York Knicks in a nationally televised game on ESPN, 113-111. Jalen Brunson led New York with 28 points and five assists.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 20

3 overreactions as Knicks beat Mavericks due to controversial call

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, hoping to bounce back from a blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Cooper Flagg News / EssentiallySports / November 20

Why Is Cooper Flagg Not Playing Tonight? Injury Update, Lineup for Mavs vs. Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the New York Knicks tonight at American Airlines Center. Unfortunately, though, just hours before tip-off, it has been announced that rookie #1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will sit out tonight’s game due to illness, and he’ll be unavailable for tonight’s matchup.

Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

How Mavericks’ Jason Kidd felt about Knicks’ interest in him during offseason

The Dallas Mavericks are at a crossroads right now, as they’re struggling to pile up the wins, with injuries continuing to hobble them and the front office still looking for a replacement for Nico Harrison as general manager.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 19

Insider: Nico Harrison Reportedly Used Luka Doncic’s Conditioning Concerns, Injury Fears to Push Dumont Toward Trade

The Dallas Mavericks‘ blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic is still one of the biggest surprises in NBA history. Doncic had just led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

Jason Kidd reveals 1 specific area Jalen Brunson has improved since leaving Mavericks

DALLAS — Jalen Brunson found success with the Dallas Mavericks before signing with the New York Knicks following the 2021-22 NBA season. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked how Brunson has improved since leaving Dallas ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Kyrie Irving Issues Anthony Davis Request To Mark Cuban Amid Mavericks’ Trade Plan To Cut Ties With Star – Reports

Eight months have passed since Kyrie Irving tore his ACL. That is quite a setback, but not for Irving, since six months after the injury, he returned to the court in August, initially for practice.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / November 19

Shams Charania Contradicts Mark Cuban On Anthony Davis Trade Rumors With Cooper Flagg News

The cost of trading away Luka Doncic and dealing with Anthony Davis’ injury issues is the price that the Mavericks paid to draft Cooper Flagg as the No.

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The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / November 19

Mark Cuban: Mavs won't be trading Anthony Davis despite poor start

Despite the team's poor start and his extended injury absence early this season, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban told The Athletic Wednesday that the organization has no intention of trading Anthony Davis this season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Nearly 50% of Dallas Mavericks Fans Lose Sleep Over Their Team

“Which NBA fans lose the most sleep over a loss?” you ask. Depending on who you ask, the answer is highly subjective, as not everybody knows every fan in any NBA team’s fanbase, including the Dallas Mavericks.

Mark Cuban News / Hoops Wire / November 19

Report: Mark Cuban reclaims influence with Mavericks front office

The Mavericks’ front office shakeup keeps getting louder, and now we have the most detailed look yet at what pushed Nico Harrison out the door. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon spoke with more than a dozen people inside the organization and laid out a long-running power struggle that started the moment Mark Cuban sold controlling interest of the team.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 19

Mavericks Announce Unfortunate Cooper Flagg News

Cooper Flagg has been one of the few bright spots for the Dallas Mavericks in what has been a tumultuous start to the new NBA season. Apart from the fact that they currently possess one of the worst records in the league at 4-11, the firing of now-former general manager Nico Harrison has led to a lot of uncertainty about the team’s future.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 20

Mark Cuban should change his tune on Anthony Davis

Mavericks' Mark Cuban sends strong message on Anthony Davis, but he should change his tune

Davis was supposed to form a tandem with star guard Kyrie Irving that would keep the Mavericks in championship contention. That vision may not become a reality.

Kyrie Irving is helping the Mavericks prep for a brighter future

Rockets continue early-season dominance with win over Cavaliers

LeBron James returns for 23rd NBA season as a super-charged role player

LeBron’s best chance to win another ring might actually be with the Lakers

Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA's future

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Hoops Journal / November 19