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3 overreactions as Mavericks fall to Jazz despite Cooper Flagg's record-setting 42 points

The Dallas Mavericks were on the road on Monday night to face the Utah Jazz, having won five of their last six games. To keep the winning times going, the Mavericks would have to do it without star forward Anthony Davis, who once again missed a game due to a calf contusion, the same calf that caused him to miss 14 games with a strain.

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Pistons have no intention of trying to trade for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is not on the Pistons’ trade radar. According to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic, Detroit has no current plans to pursue the Mavericks’ big man and is instead prioritizing internal growth.

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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.

Nico Harrison News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Nico Harrison, Dallas Mavericks Made the Right Call

Former General Manager Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks made the right call on letting a former player walk. Here’s why. Harrison and the Mavericks made the right decision in letting veteran Guard Spencer Dinwiddie walk.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 15

Convincing the Dallas Mavericks to be sellers with NBA trade season open

The NBA's unofficial trade season tipped off on Monday, December 15th, which is the first day that most players who signed contracts this offseason can be traded, and any player traded either on Monday or Tuesday will be re-eligible to be traded on the day of the trade deadline (February 5th).

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Report: Mavericks may wait until offseason to explore Anthony Davis trade

The Mavericks may wait until the offseason before making a move involving Anthony Davis. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, Dallas has signaled a desire to remain competitive despite a 10-16 start, and multiple rival executives believe the team could hold off on trading Davis until this summer.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 15

NBA trade season is here, will the Dallas Mavericks be buyers or sellers?

The NBA's trade season is unofficially here. Monday, December 15th, marked the date when most people who signed contracts this offseason became trade-eligible, making it easier to match salaries in trades.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 15

MMBets: Mavericks at Jazz — Late-Night Shuffle in Salt Lake

The Dallas Mavericks (10–16) are in Salt Lake City Monday night to face the Utah Jazz (9–15) in the opener of a four-game season series. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM CT at the Delta Center.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 15

The Dallas Mavericks trade tiers

The Dallas Mavericks is a team in flux, and they’re entering a critical moment in planning their future. Dec. 15 is the unofficial kick-off to trade season on the NBA calendar, where nearly 90-percent of the league’s players become trade eligible after signing contracts in the offseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / Sneakers on SI / December 14

Kyrie Irving's Casual Sneakers Are Under $40 Online

If there are two things Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is good at, it's being a wizard with the basketball and designing equally fascinating footwear.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd reveals message to Dereck Lively II amid season-ending foot surgery update

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd discussed Dereck Lively II’s season-ending surgery on his right foot, which will address lingering issues that have forced him to miss the past three weeks.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA Analysis Network / December 13

Dallas Mavericks have a ‘knife,’ Cooper Flagg says he helps them win games

The Dallas Mavericks found rare success during the 2025-26 NBA season following their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The Dallas Mavericks showed some potential of making a comeback this season after a 119-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / December 12

Mavericks Get An Optimistic Update On Kyrie Irving’s Injury Return Timeline

Kyrie Irving, who was expected to miss the entire season, has seemingly fast-tracked the timeline for his return. According to Senior Mavericks writer Grant Afseth, the franchise is optimistic that Irving could return to action as early as before the All-Star break in mid-February 2026.

Dante Exum News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Mavs’ Dante Exum Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

December 12: Exum underwent successful season-ending surgery, the Mavs announced on Friday (via Twitter). November 20: Dante Exum‘s 2025/26 season has come to an end before it even began, according to the Mavericks, who announced today (via Twitter) that the veteran guard will undergo season-ending surgery.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Mavericks Announce Klay Thompson News Amid Trade Rumors

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson is in the midst of the least productive season of his decorated 13-year career. In 23 games played this season, the 35-year-old has averaged 11.0 points on 36.6% shooting, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 10

Thunder match Warriors' dynasty with historic start to season

The moment the Oklahoma City Thunder became champions, NBA fans and media started discussing whether they were going to become the league's next dynasty.

Suns' Grayson Allen gets ejected for shoving Thunder's Chet Holmgren

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Mark Cuban News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Mark Cuban refutes rumor that Mavericks fan favorite is ‘likely to retire’

Mark Cuban was quick to nip an unconfirmed report in the bud on Tuesday, which claimed one Dallas Mavericks player was on the verge of retirement. A report