Dallas Mavericks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis breaks silence on Nico Harrison firing

The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison as general manager in early November. However, since then, Anthony Davis, the player Harrison traded for in the controversial Luka Doncic trade, has not said much about the organization’s decision.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / November 26

Anthony Davis on track to return Friday or Saturday

Injured Mavericks big man Anthony Davis took part in Wednesday’s practice and is expected to be listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Lakers, tweets Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

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Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 26

Cooper Flagg shares tough feelings with Mavericks' early season struggles

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is getting adjusted to the NBA, but he isn't off to the start he had hoped. The Mavs are 5-14 to start the season, which is already 10 more losses than he had in his lone season at Duke.

Anthony Davis News / Hardwood Heroics / November 26

'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.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 25

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.

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.

Cooper Flagg 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.

Anthony Davis News / Mavs Moneyball / November 25

Injury updates on Dereck Lively and Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks experienced an absurd string of injuries throughout the 2024-2025 season, spending much of the offseason cleaning up the damage in preparation for a fresh start.

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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 / 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.

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.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

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Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker / November 24

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Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / November 23

Jason Kidd Issues Statement on Klay Thompson After Mavericks Star’s Confrontation With Ja Morant

Drama hit Dallas last night in a tense finish that had the arena on its toes. With just 27 seconds left and the Mavericks down three to the Grizzlies, Jason Kidd turned to a familiar option.

Cooper Flagg News / Last Word On Sports / November 23

Three Quick Takeaways From Cooper Flagg’s 29‑Point Breakout

Cooper Flagg’s 29-point performance in the Mavericks’ 118–115 win over the Pelicans was more than just a career high. He also grabbed seven rebounds, dished out five assists, and made several key defensive plays.

D'Angelo Russell News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Mavericks teammates reportedly frustrated with D'Angelo Russell

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a poor start to the season, and the team dynamics are reportedly not very good, either.

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Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Hoops Journal / November 21

Dallas Mavericks Not Interested In Trading Kyrie Irving

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks are not interested in trading Kyrie Irving. While the Mavericks are expected to trade Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and possibly a few other veterans after firing Nico Harrison as general manager, the franchise wants to keep Irving, who is recovering from left ACL surgery.