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On YouTubeKyrie Irving News / Mavs Moneyball / February 23
If you expect Kyrie Irving to be himself again, you might be dissappointed 
It has been nearly a full year since Kyrie Irving has played in an NBA game. With his shutdown for the remainder of the year now official, he will not play his next game until at least 19 months post-ACL surgery.
Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / February 23
Why Mavericks made the right call in shutting down Kyrie Irving
The Mavericks officially shut down Kyrie Irving for the remainder of the season, and it’s hard to argue with the decision. According to Mike Curtis of
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 23
Dallas Mavericks Narrowly Defeat Indiana Pacers 134-130
The Indiana Pacers hosted the Dallas Mavericks at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. But the Mavericks defeated the Pacers 134-130. Dallas improved to 20-36 and snapped a 10-game losing skid, while Indiana fell to 15-43 and snapped a three-game losing skid.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 22
Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Pacers
The Dallas Mavericks broke their ten-game losing streak Sunday night, with a 134-130 win over the Indiana Pacers. Let’s get to the grades! Marshall was back to his old ways, hitting 7-for-10 from the floor in a highly efficient outing despite limited minutes.
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 / Mavs Moneyball / February 22
Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 134-130 win over the Indiana Pacers
At long last, the Dallas Mavericks have won a basketball game. The Mavericks (20-36) won their first game in a calendar month with a 134-130 decision over the Indiana Pacers (15-43) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / February 22
Recap: Mavericks win an explosive shootout at the Indiana Pacers, 134-130
The Dallas Mavericks (20-36) finally won what turned out to be a fun, competitive NBA game, even if it was against two bad teams. Dallas beat the Indiana Pacers (15-43), 134-130, behind a full team effort.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 22
Mavericks knock off Pacers to halt 10-game skid
Khris Middleton's 25 points led six Dallas scorers in double figures, and the Mavericks snapped a 10-game losing skid with their 134-130 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 22
3 Overreactions as Mavericks Break 10-Game Losing Streak, Beat Tanking Pacers
The Dallas Mavericks put their 10-game losing streak to the test on Sunday evening in a tanking battle for the ages. 22 players were on the injury report between the two teams heading into the game, but most of the players listed as "questionable" ended up playing.
Mark Cuban News / The SportsRush / February 22
Mark Cuban Recalls Giving Up $2.4M Mavericks’ Revenue, Claims Affordability a Bigger Issue Than Tanking
The ever-growing issue of tanking has taken over the NBA narrative and conversations. Commissioner Adam Silver has made it clear that he plans on implementing a solution to prevent teams from tanking and providing a poor product on the court.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / February 22
Cooper Flagg Caught Splurging Big on Kon Knueppel’s Rookie Card
Just months deep into his NBA career, Cooper Flagg is letting some good dollar bills fly off his shelves. The Dallas Mavericks rookie recently made waves off the court this weekend with a high-profile trading card purchase.
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.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 22
Mavericks' Seriousness About Tanking About to be Put to Test Against Pacers
The Dallas Mavericks have lost 10 straight games. They may say they're not trying to tank, but the results are saying otherwise. And it makes sense for the team to do so, as 2026 is the last year they have control over their first-round pick until 2031.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / February 21
Mark Cuban: If NBA is anti-tanking, how do buyouts make sense?
Mark Cuban isn’t done poking holes in the NBA’s tanking logic. As the league ramps up its anti-tanking push — with commissioner Adam Silver openly acknowledging the issue has gotten worse — the former Mavericks majority owner took to social media to raise a fairly uncomfortable follow-up question.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21
Mavericks, Pacers face off with depleted squads
The Dallas Mavericks limp into the closing stretch of a six-game road swing, sliding on a 10-game losing streak, as they head to Indianapolis for their fifth game of the odyssey against the Indiana Pacers.
Jason Kidd News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 21
Mavericks' Jason Kidd Sounds Off on NBA's Tanking Epidemic After Losing 10th Straight
One of the big topics around the NBA right now is tanking, as the league fined the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers for practices that could be deemed as tanking.
Kyrie Irving News / Mavs Moneyball / February 21
Making the case that Kyrie Irving returns to pre-injury form
The Dallas Mavericks and their star point guard Kyrie Irving recently made it official – Irving would be out for the remainder of the season, looking for a fresh start in 2026-2027.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 21
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards increases franchise record with monster game
On Friday night, Anthony Edwards provided another example of why some feel he's on track to own the NBA for years to come.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 20
How the Dallas Mavericks Could Impact the New NBA Tanking Proposals
The NBA is trying to do whatever it can to combat tanking. One of the big "issues" about the NBA right now is how many teams have zero desire to win games, choosing instead to chase losses, which gives them higher odds in the draft lottery.
Kyrie Irving News / Last Word On Sports / February 20
Mavericks Begin Youth Movement After Irving News, Three Veterans On the Way Out
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced on Wednesday that Kyrie Irving will not return this season. Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on March 3 against Sacramento.
Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Mavericks rumors: Watch out for Klay Thompson buyout or trade this summer
When Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, he felt that he put himself in a position to win a fifth championship. But now, Luka Doncic is no longer around, Anthony Davis only played 29 games before being traded, and Kyrie Irving is still recovering from knee surgery.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 19
Two NBA owners believe Mavericks' Cooper Flagg lottery was 'obviously fixed'
The Mavericks shocked everyone when they won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and took Flagg with the No. 1 pick.
Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / February 19
Max Christie Gets Honest About Anthony Davis Trade, Kyrie Irving’s Leadership and Cooper Flagg’s ROY Chances (Exclusive)
Apparently, numbers do lie. Despite shooting more efficiently than the majority of the participants in the NBA’s 3-point contest, Dallas Mavericks fourth-year guard Max Christie did not make the cut.
Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Rumors / February 18
Kyrie Irving speaks out after Mavericks officially end his season
Star guard Kyrie Irving won’t make his return from an ACL tear this season.
Mark Cuban News / Hoops Wire / February 18
Mark Cuban: NBA shouldn’t punish tanking teams
Mark Cuban is among those who think the NBA might be fighting the wrong battle. The former majority owner of the Mavericks says the league should embrace tanking, not punish it, and believes the fan experience is the most overlooked part of the conversation.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 17
Mark Cuban weighs in on tanking: 'The NBA should worry more about fan experience'
Tanking has been a hot topic around the NBA this season.
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