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'Lost In The Fight': Mavericks Nearly Steal Win After Wembanyama's Massive 52

SAN ANTONIO — With 2.5 seconds left Wednesday night, Kyrie Irving missed a 15-foot turnaround jumper that would have finished a comeback from 19 points down.

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Mavericks Host Jazz in NBA Cup Group Stage Matchup

Dallas Mavericks host Utah Jazz Friday at 8 p.m. EST in an NBA Cup group stage game. The Mavericks are 4-4 and ranked 11th in the Western Conference. The Jazz are 1-7 and 15th in the West.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 5

Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know as the Mavericks drop 112-111 heartbreaker at San Antonio Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks (4-4) fell to the San Antonio Spurs (6-2), 112-111, in a nationally televised matchup on the road on Wednesday. The two squads met for the second time, and it came after the Mavericks’ 115-100 blunder against the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg climbs up all-time NBA list after surpassing Kevin Durant

Given how good Cooper Flagg already is, it’s easy to forget that he’s yet to turn 20 years of age. The 19-year-old, whose birthday is on December 21, 2006, is blossoming into a legitimate superstar for the Dallas Mavericks right before our very eyes, and something higher up there than the sky appears to be the limit for him.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 4

Dusty May Reveals What Zaccharie Risacher Must Fix To Become A Major Piece For Mavericks

SAN ANTONIO — Zaccharie Risacher has not shot near as well as he is capable of in his first seven games with the Dallas Mavericks, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before Wednesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 4

Dusty May Demands More Desperation From Mavericks After Stunning Loss To Winless Kings

SAN ANTONIO — Live-ball turnovers that turn into dunks are the plays the Dallas Mavericks have to keep close to zero Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before the rematch at Frost Bank Center.

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Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 4

Santi Aldama's Long-Awaited Mavericks Debut Delayed Again Despite Promising Dusty May Update

SAN ANTONIO — Santi Aldama will not make his Dallas Mavericks debut Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Dallas listed the forward as questionable Tuesday, moved him to doubtful Wednesday afternoon, and then ruled him out.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

What Cooper Flagg’s numbers reveal about star power in the NBA

Cooper Flagg gave the Dallas Mavericks the biggest number in a study about how much NBA teams lean on their stars. It came from the difference in Dallas’ net rating with him on the floor and with him off it.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Final Injury Report for Mavericks-Spurs: Will Kyrie Irving, Tobias Harris Play?

The Dallas Mavericks are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference showdown. Dallas enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-3 record after losing at home to the Sacramento Kings Monday night.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cooper Flagg drops rave review on early Dusty May pairing

The Dallas Mavericks opted for a coaching change this season, parting ways with Jason Kidd and replacing him with longtime college coach Dusty May. With a budding superstar on their hands in Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks did what they thought was best in terms of a coach getting the most out of the former No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 4

'Very Good Passer': Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr.'s Blunt Take On Santi Aldama

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs forced 21 turnovers in their 122-106 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Oct. 24. Before Wednesday night’s rematch at Frost Bank Center, Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 4

Santi Aldama Downgraded After Shootaround, Max Christie Out vs. Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The Dallas Mavericks downgraded Santi Aldama to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Tuesday’s report had listed him as questionable with his right knee surgery designation, up from doubtful on Monday.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Insider makes ‘guarantee’ on Heat’s Kyrie Irving trade pursuit as Mavericks reject calls

The Miami Heat have been a team that has struggled to start the season, as some of their flaws are already showing. One of the biggest flaws is their lack of consistent offense outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they need someone at the guard position who can be a threat on almost any night.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 4