Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is getting better with every game. His debut against the San Antonio Spurs did result in a double-double, but he wasn't aggressive enough and only finished with 10 points.
The NBA Draft always infuses the league with more talent, but the 2025 draft has been especially quick in doing so. Many experts and NBA decision-makers thought highly of the top two picks in Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, but few likely expected them to have the impact they have so quickly.
The Mavericks are 1–2 after Sunday’s win over the Raptors, and while the record isn’t catastrophic, the noise around general manager Nico Harrison hasn’t quieted.
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.
The Dallas Mavericks finally got on the board Sunday night, riding the energy of rookie Cooper Flagg to a 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors, which marked their first victory of the season.
The Dallas Mavericks came into Sunday night’s game with an 0-2 record, looking to get on the right track against the Toronto Raptors. Hardwood Classics
The dam that was holding back the Dallas Mavericks’ newly installed flow offense finally broke on Sunday in a 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors (1-2) at American Airlines Center.
After an up and down first two games, Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg enjoyed his best overall performance yet on Sunday. Flagg's best outing led to the rookie experiencing his first taste of an NBA win.
Anthony Davis had 25 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 139-129 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors. D'Angelo Russell had 24 points off the bench, while starter Cooper Flagg added 22 points for the Mavericks, who earned their first win of the season following consecutive home losses.
The Dallas Mavericks continued the homestand with a non-conference game against the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center on Sunday. The Mavericks rocked classic green jerseys on the first Hardwood Classic Night of the season.
The Dallas Mavericks were finally able to get something in the win column for the season, and it showed fans that they have something they can build on.
The Dallas Mavericks finally picked up their first win of the season, dispatching the Toronto Raptors 139-129 Sunday night in Dallas. The Mavericks move to 1-3 and released some clear pent up frustrations on Raptors roster that truly felt defenseless against everything the Mavericks threw at them.
The Dallas Mavericks are in a slump. Despite landing this year’s No. 1 and Duke standout Cooper Flagg on top of their already star-studded roster, the Mavericks are 0-2 at the start of the season.
While the Dallas Mavericks’ star players often dominate headlines, the contributions of underrated players can be pivotal in shaping the team’s success.
The Dallas Mavericks are counting on Kyrie Irving to become their X-factor when he returns. Alongside Anthony Davis, Irving brings scoring, creativity, and unpredictability that can instantly change games.
It has not been a strong start to the 2025-26 season for the Dallas Mavericks. Most of the NBA community felt the Mavericks would be a stronger team this season, but they have lost both of their games to start the year, including one to the lowly Washington Wizards.
The Dallas Mavericks are 0-2 to start the season and the team should be looking for answers after a pair of double-digit defeats. The team has to look from within first, but a change in the starting lineup may be warranted.
Nothing has been going right in Dallas, Texas since February. The Dallas Mavericks stumbled again, losing 117-107 to the Washington Wizards, a team that went just 18-64 last season!
After an underwhelming start to the season, the Dallas Mavericks will look to avoid their first 0-3 start in eight years Sunday against the visiting Toronto Raptors.
Things are going from bad to worse for the Dallas Mavericks. They found redemption by getting Cooper Flagg in the draft. Health-wise, only Kyrie Irving is out.
The Mavericks have not held any contract extension discussions with general manager Nico Harrison, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Harrison still has two years left on his deal, but his long-term future in Dallas appears uncertain as frustration grows among fans and the team’s rocky start continues.