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Dallas Mavericks expected to explore trades for key veterans, including Anthony Davis

This season hasn't gone the way the Dallas Mavericks expected, even though they're showing signs of life recently. They enter the NBA Cup week off with a 9-16 record, but they have won four of the last five, with wins over the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Houston Rockets, which are all good victories.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reveals his biggest challenge to begin NBA career

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is already establishing himself as a star in the NBA. Still, Flagg has dealt with challenges at the highest level of professional basketball.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 9

Mavericks open to exploring trades on Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, D’Angelo Russell

The Mavericks are preaching patience, but the rest of the league is preparing for movement. That is the read from Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that Dallas wants to see its roster healthier before making any big decisions, yet remains open to moving several veterans if the right offers come in.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 9

The Dallas Mavericks are too good to tank

When the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, the season felt over. The team sat at a lowly 5-15, and had a brutal stretch of games that awaited them.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 9

The inherent peril in feeling feelings and forming expectations as a Mavericks fan

As a fan of the Dallas Mavericks (9-16 and bless their pointed little heads), one of two lines of thought may be running through your head right about now, as the team has beaten three legitimately good teams among four wins in its last five games.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 8

NBA expert makes case for Mavericks to keep Anthony Davis amid trade rumors

The Dallas Mavericks are likely going to trade Anthony Davis at some point this season, per multiple reports. He doesn't really fit the rest of the roster if he's insistent on playing power forward since he's not a great shooter, and neither are the centers the Mavericks currently have on roster.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 8

Kevin Durant praises Cooper Flagg after Mavericks upset Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks have a little break in the NBA schedule as the NBA Cup goes on this week, but they've also been able to find a little bit of a groove recently.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 8

Mavericks unlikely to trade Kyrie Irving as team prioritizes Cooper Flagg’s growth

The Mavericks don’t want to trade Kyrie Irving, and Cooper Flagg is the reason why. That’s according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, who reports that Dallas views Irving as essential to developing its rookie forward the right way.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 8

Roundtable: Favorite part of the season so far

This week’s question was direct: What’s been your favorite part of the season through the first 20 or so games? Chris: Flagg’s development. We’re not even a third of the way the season and he’s already shown he’s picking up on the differences of the NBA, particularly the physicality.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Anthony Davis’ Trade Value Lower by 'Unpalatable' Upcoming Salary

Dallas Mavericks veteran Anthony Davis’s trade value is lower by an unpalatable upcoming salary. Davis, 32, arrived in Dallas in the Luka Doncic trade, but his presence may have worn out its welcome.

Ryan Nembhard News / Mavs Moneyball / December 8

Report: Mavericks will convert Ryan Nembhard’s contract ‘as soon as they can’

Ryan Nembhard, the undrafted two-way point guard out of Gonzaga who has darted up the Dallas Mavericks’ depth chart all the way to the role of starting point guard, is the feel-good story of the Mavs’ 2025-26 season, no doubt.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Mavericks Rediscover Their Rhythm As Key Players Step Up

The Mavericks are finally showing signs of consistency and confidence, with key players stepping up. Recent games have highlighted a team that moves the ball smarter, communicates better on defense, and maintains energy from start to finish.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7

Anthony Davis‘ comments on Ryan Nembhard explain why he is a ‘big steal‘ for Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks began this season facing a crisis at the point guard position. The primary catalyst for this struggle has been the prolonged absence of Kyrie Irving, who continues to recover from a lingering injury.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 7

Mavericks might make sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Dallas Mavericks are seeing a bit of déjà vu when the Milwaukee Bucks are involved in trade rumors with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Just 10 months after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Mavericks could find themselves on the other end of a superstar trade with Antetokounmpo if they were to deal Anthony Davis to the Bucks.

Chris Paul News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 7

Dallas Mavericks named top landing spot for Clippers' Chris Paul

The LA Clippers made the curious decision to send Chris Paul home for the rest of the season, and we're barely even 1/4th of the way through so far. There were reportedly clashes with his leadership style and what the Clippers' coaching staff wanted.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / December 7

Anthony Davis Laughs Off Cooper Flagg Roasting Him For Having 'Only 5' Rebounds

After a rough start to his rookie season, Cooper Flagg has looked more like the generational prospect many believed he could be. Flagg has fit like a glove alongside his teammates, particularly with Luka Doncic’s replacement, superstar Anthony Davis.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 7

Dallas Mavericks Defeat Houston Rockets 122-109

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The Mavericks defeated the Rockets 122-109 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas improved to 9-16, while Houston fell to 15-6.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6

Third-quarter surge sparks Mavericks over Rockets

Anthony Davis scored 29 points on 14-of-19 shooting and collected eight rebounds to help the Dallas Mavericks post a solid 122-107 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

Ryan Nembhard News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Ryan Nembhard Questions Dallas Mavericks’ Game Plan After Thunder Blowout

Following a tough 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a moment of reflection. While a defeat at the hands of the NBA’s top team isn’t entirely unexpected, the nature of the loss has sparked some internal discussion, most notably from an unlikely source.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd reacts to Dereck Lively II’s uncertain injury status

The Dallas Mavericks face another difficult stretch as Dereck Lively II seeks more clarity on his foot injury, and Jason Kidd did not hide the emotional weight of the moment.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / December 4

Mavericks provide injury update on center Dereck Lively

Even when Lively has been available this season, he has been on a minutes limit.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg is proving more than capable of being offensive centerpiece

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Ryan Nembhard News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Ryan Nembhard’s Breakout Start Ignites Mavericks’ Surge

Since joining the Dallas Mavericks on a two-way contract, Ryan Nembhard has exceeded expectations. While many predicted a gradual adjustment period for the undrafted rookie, his recent performances quickly proved otherwise.