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On YouTubeKyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8
Big update surfaces about Kyrie Irving’s status
Kyrie Irving may be taking the 2025-26 season as a full-on gap year. The injured Dallas Mavericks star Irving will not be playing before the NBA trade deadline, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported this week on the “Howdy Partners” podcast.
Cooper Flagg News / EssentiallySports / January 8
Is Cooper Flagg Participating in the NBA Dunk Contest? Mavs Rookie Hints All-Star Weekend Plan
The Slam Dunk Contest is one of the NBA’s most well-known festivities during the All-Star Weekend. Many rookies usually participate in the event, and now, with one of the most highly-touted rookies in years, fans naturally wonder if Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg intends to join the event.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 8
Dallas Mavericks hoping avenge another loss, this time against Utah Jazz
The Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of a three-game road trip. They just beat the Sacramento Kings in a 100-98 barn-burner in which the Mavs only led for about three minutes.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 8
Cooper Flagg vs Kon Knueppel Fantasy Rookie Comparison
They were once on the same side. Now former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets are vying keenly for the NBA Rookie of the Year.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8
Mavericks rumors: Kyrie Irving not returning before trade deadline, insider says
Kyrie Irving hopes to have a clear return to the court for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025-26 NBA season. However, one insider believes that aspect of his situation remains in question.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / January 8
MMBets: The rollercoaster Mavericks visit the flailing Utah Jazz 
The Dallas Mavericks (14-23) are off to Utah in the second leg of their three-game road trip on Thursday at the Delta Center. The Jazz (12-24) played an overtime game on Wednesday in Oklahoma City and lost, extending their current losing skid to five games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8
Former No. 1 pick could be key to Hawks' pursuit of Anthony Davis
If the Hawks want Davis, they may have to use a former No. 1 pick to get the deal done.
Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8
The Anthony Davis trade complications for a Raptors, Mavericks deal
Just a season after being traded, Anthony Davis might be on the move again. Last season, Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8
The Warriors want Anthony Davis, but it's going to cost them another star
The Golden State Warriors don't look like a championship contender right now, and a drastic move may be necessary to make one last run with Steph Curry.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8
Luka Doncic offers his honest opinion on the stunning Trae Young trade
Luka Doncic knows what it’s like to be part of a ground-shaking NBA trade, and he commented on another one that happened on Wednesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8
How trading Trae Young to Wizards makes it easier for Hawks to acquire Anthony Davis
The Hawks and Mavericks are still haggling over a Davis deal. But at least Atlanta is now in a financial position to make it happen.
Anthony Davis News / EssentiallySports / January 7
Mavs Owner Makes Anthony Davis Trade Decision That Doesn’t Guarantee His Dallas Future – Insider
The Dallas Mavericks gambled on the biggest trade of this decade last year, swapping franchise icon Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, hoping to build up a championship contender on the back of defense.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 7
Mavericks Granted DPEs For Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum
The Mavericks’ requests for DPEs have been granted, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). As outlined below, the exceptions are worth $2,626,680 (for Lively) and $1,148,137 (for Exum).
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / January 7
Why the Mavericks should trade Anthony Davis and prioritize the future
The Dallas Mavericks are approaching a critical crossroads.
PJ Washington News / Total Apex Sports / January 5
The Dallas Mavericks Have a Budding P.J Washington Problem
The Dallas Mavericks have a budding P.J. Washington problem. Here’s a closer look, so you can make an informed decision. One could argue the Mavs’ injury bug isn’t solely attributed to Washington, 21, as Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, and most importantly, Kyrie Irving, are currently on the team’s injury report.
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