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Is Cooper Flagg's shoulder injury more serious than Mavericks are letting on?

Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg seems to be playing through a left shoulder injury, It initially happened in the opening minutes of the game against the OKC Thunder, a game in which he really struggled, having just 2 points and 2 rebounds.

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Not just Anthony Davis, another Mavericks star is making Nico Harrison look terrible for trade decision

Nico Harrison already had it difficult from the Dallas Mavericks fans over the Luka Doncic trade, but another trade is turning out to be quite bad by itself.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / November 4

Mark Cuban backs Cooper Flagg and responds to comparisons with LeBron James

Mark Cuban didn’t mince words when asked about Cooper Flagg’s rookie season, especially when the conversation turned to comparisons with LeBron James. Flagg is learning quickly how big the jump is from college basketball to the NBA, and his start with the Dallas Mavericks has been a rocky one.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 4

Kevin Durant sees similarity between himself and Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Houston Rockets in their first true road game of the season on Monday night, 110-102, dropping to 2-5 on the year. It's been far from a dream start for the Mavs, as they've put Cooper Flagg in an unfamiliar place, and injuries are already starting to mount up.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd drops Cooper Flagg injury revelation after Rockets loss

Jason Kidd’s postgame comments after Monday’s loss to the Houston Rockets offered a revealing look into both the Dallas Mavericks’ early-season struggles and their long-term plans centered around rookie Cooper Flagg.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 4

Grading the Mavericks: defense will not win championships if you cannot score

The Mavericks were 1-2 this past week, and are still in 14th place in the West. They beat a hobbled Indiana team (107-105) but fell short against Detroit (122-110) and Houston (110-102).

Cooper Flagg News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Soaring Flagg: Cooper Flagg Unfazed By Mavericks Point Forward Duty, Relishes Challenge In First 2 Weeks

Two weeks into his NBA career, Cooper Flagg’s story is already one of contrast — flashes of brilliance intertwined with the growing pains of an 18-year-old learning a new position on the fly.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / November 4

Chandler Parsons criticises Dallas Mavericks over Luka Doncic trade decision

Dallas Mavericks are off to a poor start this season. After their recent defeat to the Houston Rockets on Monday, the Dallas Mavericks have dropped to 2-5.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 4

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks returned home from Mexico to play their first true road game of the season (where the opponent was actually in their arena), looking to improve upon their 2-4 record.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / November 3

‘I love Anthony Davis but’… Dallas Mavericks blasted over reason for trading Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a terrible start this season. The Dallas Mavericks dropped to 2-5 after their latest loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 3

3 takeaways from Dallas’ 110-102 defeat to the Houston Rockets

P..J. Washington had a season-high 29 points and 12 rebounds Monday, but it wasn’t enough as the Houston Rockets continued their winning streak — now at four games — with a 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 3

3 overreactions as Mavericks drop to 2-5 following loss to Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks played their first true road game on Monday night as they faced the Houston Rockets in the Toyota Center. Both teams are dealing with similar issues without point guard play, but the Rockets have Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun to help create offense.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 3

Mavericks taking tough hit in latest NBA power rankings

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling to start the season, especially when it comes to the frontcourt. The team has been decimated by injuries, which is why NBA.com writer John Schuhmann placed the Mavs at No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 3

Roundtable: Is it time to sound the alarm for the Dallas Mavericks?

So Dallas is off to a 2-4 start. What’s the main reason for that? Do you think they can turn it around? Why or why not? Tyler: This is just a poor roster.

Anthony Davis News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight? Mavericks vs Rockets Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (11/3)

The Dallas Mavericks are now getting ready to play their first road game of the season. They’ll take on the Houston Rockets on Monday evening. The Mavericks need a win desperately.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / November 3

NBA Notes: Heat, Kel’el Ware, Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Blazers

Kel’el Ware is getting a crash course in NBA Year Two. Minutes are shrinking. Production is uneven. The result is less time on the floor. He logged only 11 minutes and 30 seconds in a loss to the Lakers on Sunday, as relayed by Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 3

Mavericks' 2011 NBA Champion impressed with one specific aspect of Cooper Flagg

It hasn't been a dream start to Cooper Flagg's NBA career. The Dallas Mavericks are 2-4, sitting with the worst offensive rating in the NBA, and a lot of that is due to Cooper Flagg playing point guard for the first time in his life.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 2

Mavericks' Jason Kidd desperately optimistic about Kyrie Irving's recovery

The Dallas Mavericks are a mess right now. They have no identity on either side of the ball, and their offense is currently dead last in offense rating.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 2

Cooper Flagg responds to his critics amid early career struggles

Cooper Flagg is keeping it real after about as brutal of a start to his NBA career as possible.

Ja Morant suspension could be beginning of the end of guard's Grizzlies run

Potential trade destinations for Morant

Joel Embiid gets fined $50K by NBA

Knicks' Josh Hart reveals nerve damage in his shooting hand

Hawks' Trae Young has sprained MCL, will be reeevaluated in four weeks

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

Dallas Mavericks’ Blueprint: Lessons from Nowitzki and Dončić

The Dallas Mavericks’ track record with European players has proven highly successful. Dirk Nowitzki transformed the franchise for over two decades, culminating in a 2011 championship.

Kyrie Irving News / Fastbreak on SI / November 1

Mavericks Holding Out Hope for Kyrie Irving Boost Before New Year

At some point this season, the Dallas Mavericks anticipate the return of Kyrie Irving. Over the offseason, reports suggested that Irving’s return is likely to happen in 2026—potentially sometime in January.

Daniel Gafford News / Hoops Rumors / November 1

Mavs' Daniel Gafford to make season debut against Pistons

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will make his 2025-26 season debut on Saturday in Mexico City against Detroit, he told reporters, including Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News and Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

Did the Dallas Mavericks Let Go of a Hidden Gem?

When the Dallas Mavericks traded Quentin Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers on February 4, 2025, in exchange for Caleb Martin and a second-round pick, many voices focused on the teardown around Luka Dončić.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / October 30

Four pressing Mavericks questions with Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News

I had four Mavericks questions for Mike Curtis, Mavericks beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Question: How did you feel about Jason Kidd’s decision to use Cooper Flagg as the starting point guard? Answer: Everybody is going to say he’s not a natural point guard and he’s not.