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With a giant leap and a powerful slam, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg produced both a highlight reel and a lasting impression. Flagg led an injury-riddled Dallas team to a 114-110 win over the LA Clippers on Saturday at Intuit Dome by eclipsing LeBron James as the youngest player ever to score at least 35 points.

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Klay Thompson Development Emerges on Monday

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled to open the 2025–26 NBA season, dealing with injuries and underperformance across the roster, and currently sit at 6–15.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 1

Mavericks' new confidence pushes them higher in NBA power rankings

The Dallas Mavericks are feeling good after snapping a 3-game losing streak with a win on the road against James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 1

Mavericks' December schedule shows things won't get much easier

The Dallas Mavericks are getting into a groove of the season as the calendar turns to December. Here's a look at the team's 13 games over the course of the next month and what to expect: The Mavericks head to the Mile High City to face off against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

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Is there already a major trade suitor for Anthony Davis?

For the first time, it sounds like a realistic possibility.

Mavericks look for Cooper Flagg's hot play to continue vs. Nuggets

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

Anthony Davis gets linked to a new Eastern Conference team

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to explore potential trades for Anthony Davis leading up to the February deadline, and the 10-time All-Star has now been linked to a new team.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 1

Will Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic play in Mavericks-Nuggets?

The Dallas Mavericks are on the road for the fourth straight time on Monday night as they get set to face the Denver Nuggets, one of the NBA's best teams behind the MVP-level play of Nikola Jokic and great assistance from Jamal Murray.

NBA News / HITC / December 1

Kawhi Leonard unveils the Jason Kidd tactic that unleashed Cooper Flagg’s peak form

Cooper Flagg set a new personal best with 35 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. Flagg did not take any shots from beyond the arc, but still shot an impressive 59.1% from the field in the Dallas Mavericks’ 114-110 win.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 1

MMBets: The Mavericks begin December in Denver

The Dallas Mavericks roll into Denver fresh off a gutsy 114-110 win over the Clippers — their first victory in five tries. Rookie phenom Cooper Flagg exploded for a career-high 35 points, while Klay Thompson added 23 (all in the second half), helping a depleted Dallas squad gut one out on the road.

Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / November 30

Mavericks look for Cooper Flagg's hot play to continue vs. Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks haven't piled up many wins so far this season, but Cooper Flagg's performance is a reason for optimism. They take that optimism into Denver on Monday night when they play the Nuggets.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 30

Kawhi Leonard’s comments reveal the strategy Jason Kidd used to unlock Cooper Flagg’s career-high

Cooper Flagg delivered a career-high 35 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. In the Dallas Mavericks‘ 114-110 victory, Cooper Flagg didn’t attempt any three-pointers but shot an efficient 59.1% from the field.

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Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis gets injury status for Nuggets game after missing Clippers clash

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis did not play in the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Dallas still managed to earn a 114-110 win, however.

Cooper Flagg News / FirstSportz / December 1

Cooper Flagg Makes NBA History with 35-Point Game Against Clippers

While things have not been going well for the Dallas Mavericks both on and off the court, their number one pick from the 2025 NBA draft, Cooper Flagg, has been a bright spark this season.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Mavericks’ Klay Thompson quietly turns the tide, powers past early-season slump

Future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson endured a forgettable start to the 2025-26 NBA season. One of the greatest three-point shooters of all-time, Klay was unable to consistently find the bottom of the net early in the new campaign.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / November 30

Mavericks' Undrafted Rookie Guard Dazzles in First NBA Start

The Dallas Mavericks have been searching for consistency at the guard position this year. Ever since superstar Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL during the 2024-25 season, Jason Kidd's group has looked for answers at guard, even trying rookie Cooper Flagg out as the team's lead ball handler.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Why Mavericks’ Klay Thompson thinks of Kobe Bryant, Byron Scott with Cooper Flagg

As Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg achieves feats left and right, he would accomplish a new one in the 114-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / November 30

Cooper Flagg notches first 30-point game to beat swooning Clippers

Saturday, Cooper Flagg became the second 18-year-old to ever score 30 points in an NBA game.

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PJ Washington News / Fadeaway World / November 30

Mavericks Hit Hard As P.J. Washington Suffers Ankle Sprain Before Tipoff

The Mavericks suffered a tough setback in Los Angeles before tipoff, and it happened before the game even started. P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain) went down during pregame warmups after landing on a loose ball, ruling him out moments before facing the Clippers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

Report: Dallas Mavericks Not Interested In Trading All-NBA Player

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a rough 5-14 start, and with injuries piling up, trade rumors have begun to swirl. However, despite the team’s struggles and external noise, the front office has reportedly made its position clear on one key player: Kyrie Irving is not on the trading block.