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Bam Adebayo gives his verdict on Cooper Flagg, points out what will make the rookie ‘hard to guard’

Cooper Flagg’s rookie season generates polarizing opinions across the NBA. Some critics might say that Cooper Flagg hasn’t really fulfilled expectations as a rookie with generational talent.

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'We Anticipate Him at Practice This Week' – Dallas Mavericks Coach Drops Encouraging Anthony Davis Injury Update

Anthony Davis has missed the last 14 regular season games for the Dallas Mavericks due to a calf injury. The one-time NBA champion was upgraded to doubtful for Monday’s game against the Miami Heat, but he didn’t suit up.

Dereck Lively II News / Field Level Media / November 25

Mavericks C Dereck Lively II (foot) out at least 3 more games

Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II will miss at least three more games due to swelling and discomfort in his right foot, the team said Tuesday. Lively has missed the past two games.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / November 25

Anthony Davis Nears Return For Mavericks, While Dereck Lively II Suffers New Setback

The Dallas Mavericks may finally be nearing some relief on the injury front, as Anthony Davis continues working toward a return after missing nearly a month of action.

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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?

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 25

Mock draft gifts Mavericks point guard to help Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks are a team that should be looking at some of the top prospects in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class. The Mavs were picking No. 1 this summer, but they might be creeping towards the middle of the lottery this time around.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 25

The hits keep coming as Mavericks receive bad injury news on key young player

The Dallas Mavericks have suffered a lot of injury blows already this season. Kyrie Irving has yet to play as he recovers from his ACL surgery, Anthony Davis has only played in five game because of a calf strain, Daniel Gafford has been in and out with an ankle injury, and that's just the start of it.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / November 25

Mavs fear extended absence for Dereck Lively

There’s concern in Dallas that the Mavericks may be without big man Dereck Lively II for an extended period, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 25

'Klay Thompson Has Won 4 Rings, Ja Morant Has Won 1 Playoff Series': Rachel Nichols Ends the Debate With One Line

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, but that wasn’t the most noteworthy thing that came from that game between two teams that have massively underperformed so far this season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 25

Grading the Mavericks: The expectation for this year can no longer be winning

The Mavericks were 1-3 this past week and fell to 14th place in the West. They lost a heartbreaker to New York (113-111), won a thriller against New Orleans (118-115), then lost an uninspiring effort against Memphis (102-96) and an ugly contest to Miami (106-102).

Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to take huge step toward injury return before Lakers game

The Dallas Mavericks’ struggles to open up the 2025-26 season continued on Monday night with a narrow road loss vs the Miami Heat. The Mavericks now sit at 5-14 on the campaign, and have had to play the better part of the last month without Anthony Davis, who has been out of the lineup due to injury.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg is going through it, but Bam Adebayo has a warning for doubters

The Dallas Mavericks are sinking fast at 5-14, staring at what already feels like a long, disappointing season after going all-in on the blockbuster Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 25

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg's first game against Lakers, Luka Doncic, is 'another game'

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off yet another clutch loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night, pushing them to 4-11 in clutch performances. It's been a theme of the season, one that already has them with a 5-14 record a month into the year.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 25

Mavericks may need to accept minimal return in potential Anthony Davis trade

Most people are aware that the Dallas Mavericks may be looking to trade Anthony Davis soon. He doesn't fit the roster at all, he muddies the spacing, and doesn't fit Cooper Flagg's timeline, which is the timeline they need to be worried about.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

What Luka Doncic, Lakers showdown means for Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks keep on losing. On Monday night, they suffered their 14th loss of the 2025-26 season in 19 contests, with the Mavs coming up just short against the Miami Heat, 106-102.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 24

Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Heat

The Dallas Mavericks played their last game before breaking for Thanksgiving, losing to the Miami Heat by a final score of 106-102. Although the once-venomous

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Mavericks’ Klay Thompson slapped with tech after savage gesture to Heat bench

Dallas Mavericks veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson turned a lot of heads on Monday night after being hit with a technical foul for a savage gesture toward the Miami Heat bench.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Notable update emerges about Anthony Davis trade talks

The Dallas Mavericks may have to ease up on the gas pedal a little bit if they want to be able to successfully move Anthony Davis. Davis does not currently have a robust trade market, Tim Bontemps of ESPN said on the latest episode of “The Hoop Collective” podcast.