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Cooper Flagg (Foot Sprain) Likely Out At Least Two More Games

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg continues to deal with a left midfoot sprain. Last year’s No. 1 overall pick missed his sixth consecutive game on Friday due to the injury and is expected to be sidelined for at least two more, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal.

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Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks Loss To The Memphis Grizzlies

Watching the Mavericks lose 124-105 to the Memphis Grizzlies felt like a test of mental strength, rather than something a normal person would do for fun.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 27

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Recap: 2 things as Memphis throttles Dallas, 124-105

The Memphis Grizzlies (22-36) disassembled what was left of the Dallas Mavericks (21-38) on the second night of a back-to-back set on Friday, taking a 124-105 win at American Airlines Center.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Lose To Memphis Grizzlies, 124-105

The Dallas Mavericks continued their three-game homestand against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. However, Memphis beat Dallas 124-105 at the American Airlines Center.

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Jalen Brunson achieves Knicks history in big win over Bucks

Already able to make a case as one of the greatest New York Knicks players ever, Jalen Brunson made history while leading his team to a dominating win on Friday night.

Josh Hart hits back at an angry Knicks fan on social media

Tyrese Maxey passes Allen Iverson in major 76ers franchise milestone

Kings' Precious Achiuwa outduels Mavericks' Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

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Clint Capela fires back at Ayton

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

3 Overreactions as Memphis Grizzlies Blow Out Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks played the second night of a back-to-back on Friday night as they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies right after losing to the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28

HC Jason Kidd’s 2-Word Cooper Flagg Injury Update Boosts Kon Knueppel’s ROY Case Ahead of Mavs-Hornets

The Rookie of the Year race was already razor-thin, but a blunt, two-word response from Jason Kidd may have just shifted the momentum. Ahead of Friday’s

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Mavericks HC Jason Kidd addresses Khris Middleton’s future with franchise

Jason Kidd provided a clear statement about Khris Middleton’s future with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the March 1 deadline. Middleton is going through the 14th season of his NBA career, his first with the Mavericks.

Klay Thompson News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Mavericks Announce Klay Thompson Injury Update Amid 15th NBA Season

For the first time in his career, Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson has been assigned to a bench role now that he’s in his 15th season in the NBA. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd shifted the five-time All-Star to the second unit this season.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Hoops Journal / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Co-Interim GM Reveals What Went Into Shutting Down Kyrie Irving For Season

Dallas Mavericks co-interim general manager Matt Riccardi joined Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket and the decision to shut down NBA star Kyrie Irving for the season was brought up.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Khris Middleton News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Khris Middleton linked to two teams amid buyout rumors

Khris Middleton may be getting a realistic chance this year of competing for his second career NBA championship.

Mavericks’ Khris Middleton weighs buyout as Nuggets, Spurs monitor

Kings' Precious Achiuwa outduels Mavericks' Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

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Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ruled out once again for Grizzlies clash

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies, and they won’t have their star rookie on the floor for the sixth straight game, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

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Khris Middleton News / Hoops Wire / February 27

Mavericks’ Khris Middleton weighs buyout as Nuggets, Spurs monitor

The buyout market has been quiet. Mavericks veteran Khris Middleton could change that. According to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, the Mavericks have essentially left the decision in Middleton’s hands.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / February 27

NBA Lottery Watch: the Mavericks hold serve, key games on the way

Depending on your investment in the NBA Draft Lottery — which, you’re here on this page, so — we’ve entered a very tense time in the Dallas Mavericks’ season.

Kyrie Irving News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Kyrie Irving’s Action Draws Attention After Mavericks Return News

Kyrie Irving has not played during the 2025-26 NBA season as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered on March 3 in a game against the Sacramento Kings that ended his previous campaign.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

Naji Marshall Makes Statement in Mavericks' Loss vs. Kings

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall is coming off one of the best games of his career against the Sacramento Kings. Marshall scored 36 points in 42 minutes during the team's loss against the Sacramento Kings.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 27

How Dallas Mavericks Should Build Starting Lineup

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to rebuild their roster from the ground up, but injuries have ravaged the group and stunted their progress during the second half of the season.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Dallas Mavericks Lose To Sacramento Kings 130-121

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed the Sacramento Kings to the American Airlines Center on Thursday, but the Kings beat the Mavericks 130-121. Sacramento improved to 14-47, while Dallas fell to 21-37.

Jason Kidd News / Field Level Media / February 27

Skidding, short-handed teams clash as Grizzlies face Mavericks

With a little more than a month left in the season, the Memphis Grizzlies are doing their best to persevere as their best players remain on the mend and the losses mount.