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Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade looks even worse after another Anthony Davis injury

The Dallas Mavericks' injury woes went from bad to worse on Christmas Day after Anthony Davis left the game with a sore groin. Davis has been on the court for just 25 of the team's 65 games between February, but another potential absence could make the statistic look worse.

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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Makes Announcement on Friday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving has yet to play a game this season as he continues to rehab from a torn ACL, with no timetable set for his return.

Klay Thompson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 26

Klay Thompson among Christmas Day losers as Mavs fall to Warriors

It's been a little over a year since Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. Since then, the Warriors have appeared to be just fine without him, acquiring Jimmy Butler and retooling to make the playoffs, while Dallas has yet to make the postseason.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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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 / NBA Analysis Network / December 26

Charles Barkley takes aim at Anthony Davis with a ‘my boy’ statement about Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks walked away with a concerning update about Anthony Davis. The Dallas Mavericks locked horns with the Golden State Warriors for their 2025 NBA Christmas Day matchup.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / December 26

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to miss more time with minor groin injury

Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a minor groin strain and is expected to miss multiple games, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Davis suffered the injury during the Christmas Day NBA games matchup between the Mavericks and Warriors, exiting early and not returning.

Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / December 26

Report: Mavs F Anthony Davis (groin) to miss a few games

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis is likely to miss "a few games" with a minor groin strain, ESPN reported Friday. Davis departed with the injury in the second period of Thursday's 126-116 loss at Golden State and did not return.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Anthony Davis To Be Evaluated Daily With Groin Strain

Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a minor groin strain and is expected to miss multiple games, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Davis left the Mavericks‘ Christmas Day matchup against the Warriors early with the injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg accomplishes Christmas feat not seen since Pete Maravich in 1970

The Dallas Mavericks may have been defeated 126-116 by the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, but Cooper Flagg turned in another electric performance.

Mark Cuban News / Scoop B / December 26

The Second Boom: Why Mark Cuban’s Vision of the AI Industrial Revolution is the New Reality of 2025

When I sat down with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban back in late 2017 for Scoop B Radio, the world was in a vastly different place. We were just beginning to wrap our heads around the potential of virtual reality, and “AI” was still largely a buzzword reserved for Silicon Valley pitch decks and sci-fi movies.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 26

Dallas Mavericks young core gives both hope and concern

The Dallas Mavericks are a team looking towards the future with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, among other young players. Flagg is the north star, but other players like point guard Ryan Nembhard provide hope for what's to come.

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 26

‘The Future Is Bright’: Cooper Flagg Impresses Stephen Curry In Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day Loss To Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has known Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg longer than others in the NBA. Flagg attended Curry’s basketball camp back in the day, so Curry knew firsthand how talented Flagg was before the Warriors hosted the Mavericks on Christmas Day.

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Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / December 26

'Time for a Full Rebuild': Charles Barkley Believes Mavericks Should Tear Apart Their Current Roster

It’s been an up and down 10 months or so for the Dallas Mavericks. First they traded beloved franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic away, to the Lakers of all teams.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 26

Cooper Flagg's Christmas performance shows how Mavericks are lucky to have him

The Dallas Mavericks are kicking their feet up in the air because they have Cooper Flagg on the roster. The No. 1 overall pick will be the future of the franchise, and he should put the Mavericks in a great spot if he continues to grow at his current rate.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg posts historic stat line in Christmas Day Warriors game

The Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day trip to Chase Center ended in a disappointing 126–116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The loss dropped Dallas to 4–5 all-time on Christmas Day and 12-20 on the season.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 26

Player Grades: Mavericks lose to the Golden State Warriors 126-116

The Dallas Mavericks continue to be one of the most inconsistent teams in the league, losing an incredibly frustrating game to the Warriors. This performance comes just two nights after a statement victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Dallas Mavericks News / FirstSportz / December 26

Charles Barkley Subtly Links Anthony Davis’ Injuries to Nico Harrison’s Dismissal: 'Already Got My Boy Fired'

Charles Barkley and his Inside the NBA Crew are back after a hiatus that spanned more than a month. This time, as they were covering the Christmas Games, they were watching Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks take on the Golden State Warriors.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / December 25

Mavs Rookie Cooper Flagg Shines in First NBA Christmas Game

At 12-20, the Dallas Mavericks are in the mix for the Play-In Tournament, but are struggling and trending downward amid uncertainty regarding the futures of Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Three takeaways from Warriors’ Christmas Day win over Cooper Flagg, Mavericks

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Like Santa Claus delivering presents to everyone in the world, the Golden State Warriors did their job and took care of business in their Christmas Day clash with the Dallas Mavericks, claiming a 126-116 for their third win in a row.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

Warriors legend Steph Curry surpasses major milestone in Christmas Day win

Often regarded as the greatest shooter in history, Steph Curry reached a major career milestone and moved up the NBA's all-time list on Christmas Day.

Curry salutes Cooper Flagg's historic Christmas Day performance

Anthony Davis suffers groin injury vs. Warriors; Mavericks provide update

Steve Kerr, Draymond Green make amends after sideline spat

Jimmy Butler had awkward admission about Green-Kerr incident

Charles Barkley jokes about Warriors missing playoffs right to Green's face

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / December 24

Mavericks Injury Report: Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington Statuses In Doubt vs. Warriors

The Dallas Mavericks enter Christmas Day facing the Golden State Warriors with momentum building, but availability remains a major storyline. With several rotation players still sidelined, Dallas will need clarity on its injury report to fully capitalize on a nationally spotlighted matchup.