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Report: Mavs star Anthony Davis won't play without owner's approval

Dallas star Anthony Davis won't play until Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont sees medical data that indicates the big man is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

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Are The Dallas Mavericks Destined To Have Fire Sale? Ranking The Mavs Most Valuable Trade Chips

The Dallas Mavericks are experiencing turmoil after a slow start, resulting in the dismissal of general manager Nico Harrison yesterday. It would seem that Harrison may be just the first domino to fall, as there doesn’t appear to be an easy fix for the Mavs.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 12

Mavs Rumors: Anthony Davis, Jason Kidd, Mark Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki

The Mavericks are trying to move forward, but nothing about this week has felt simple. Anthony Davis will miss his seventh straight game on Wednesday in Phoenix, with team owner Patrick Dumont refusing to clear the big man until the team can provide medical data proving he is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / November 12

Zach Lowe says next Anthony Davis trade could set ‘world record’ as he skewers Patrick Dumont

The Dallas Mavericks will now begin life without Nico Harrison. The Dallas Mavericks decided to fire Nico Harrison following a disastrous 3-8 start. Harrison infamously traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, which looks worse with each passing day.

Mavericks Around the Web

Nico Harrison said to be in 'good spirits' after being fired by Mavericks · Sporting News

Details emerge behind LA Lakers' failed Klay Thompson signing amid Mavericks drama · Sporting News

Mavericks fans think Cooper Flagg was almost traded because of a fake Nico Harrison post · Sporting News

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12

Mark Cuban reportedly helped get Nico Harrison fired

Mark Cuban does not play much of a role with the Dallas Mavericks anymore, but he reportedly has enough sway that he had a hand in getting general manager Nico Harrison fired.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Mavericks rumors: Dirk Nowitzki back? Marc Stein spills tea on possible reunion after Nico Harrison’s exit

The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison on Tuesday, bringing an end to the general manager’s time with the Mavs. The franchise and legend Dirk Nowitzki have seemingly been distant ever since Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / November 12

Kendrick Perkins apologizes to Anthony Davis, but takes dig at Klay Thompson’s relationship

The Dallas Mavericks will have to try to get out of a 3-8 hole to begin the season. Many things have gone wrong for the Dallas Mavericks to start the season and now their latest firing of Nico Harrison has created another distraction.

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

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The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 12

Mavericks might blow up their team, but not anytime soon

The most likely trade candidates are a trio of veterans: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.

Three worst decisions former Mavericks GM Nico Harrison made

Nico Harrison damage won't be easy to undo for Mavericks

Nico Harrison was doomed by more than Luka Doncic trade

Mavericks mess is another example of 'new owner syndrome'

The 25 greatest journeymen in NBA history

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 12

NBA executives expect Mavericks to shop Anthony Davis in trades, per report

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday morning after a 3-8 start to the season, and 9 months removed from trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / November 12

Jason Kidd’s Son Lambasts Mavericks’ Decision To Play Cooper Flagg At Point Guard

Cooper Flagg’s start to life in the NBA has been difficult, and the lofty expectations that he entered the league with have, in a way, simmered down. The blame game is never all too fortuitous but this certainly isn’t the Duke alum fault.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 11

Mavericks mess is another example of 'new owner syndrome'

The Dallas Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison on Tuesday, but his most controversial trade was made with the full backing of new team governor Patrick Dumont.

Nico Harrison damage won't be easy to undo for Mavericks

Harrison was doomed by more than Luka Doncic trade

Draymond Green calls Harrison's firing 'whack,' but decision still seems justified

The 20 greatest trash talkers in NBA history

The 'NBA No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Max Christie Rising: From Role Player to Corner Sniper

Max Christie has become one of the most exciting stories in the NBA this season. The young Maverick wing has elevated his game from a supporting role to a critical contributor, consistently producing across multiple areas.