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Mavericks Cooper Flagg Isn’t Panicking About His Early Season Struggles

The Dallas Mavericks have had a rocky start to the season, and much of the focus has been on the early performance of highly-touted rookie Cooper Flagg.

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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.

Cooper Flagg 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

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 2

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Knicks, Jordan Clarkson, Pacers

Kyrie Irving could return before the year flips, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd suggested, via Christian Clark of The Athletic. Irving tore his left ACL in early March and had surgery later that month, so a late December return would put him right around the nine month mark.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / November 2

Michael Cooper Retracts Larry Bird the 'Most Complete Player' Claim Because of Cooper Flagg

Even though he hasn’t had a great start to his NBA career, Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg continues to be one of the most highly rated prospects in the league.

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.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 2

Player Grades: Mavericks vs. Pistons

2-4. That’s the Mavericks’ record after the latest game, a 110-122 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City. Now that the “Homestand” is done, Dallas sits comfortably close to the bottom of the Western Conference (Thanks New Orleans!) and looks destined to be a lottery-bound team once again.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 2

Stats Rundown: 6 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 122-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks (2-4) figured out yet another way to lose a basketball game on Saturday, this time to the Detroit Pistons (4-2), 122-110, at Mexico City’s Arena CDMX.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 2

Mavericks Fans In Shambles After Collapse Against Pistons In Mexico City

The Dallas Mavericks are reeling after another tough loss. Playing in Mexico City on Saturday night, the Mavericks blew a six-point lead entering the fourth quarter and were outscored 35-17 down the stretch, losing 122-110 to the Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 2

Dallas Mavericks Lose An Ugly Game To Detroit Pistons: Key Takeaways

The Dallas Mavericks let a winnable game slip away in Mexico City, unraveling in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons surged late to hand them a 122-110 loss.

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NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 2

3 takeaways from the Mavericks’ 122-110 loss to the Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks (2-4) battled late, but were unable to slow down Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, who finished Saturday’s game with 21 points and 18 assists, as the Pistons (4-2) pulled out a 122-110 win in the NBA’s Mexico City Game on Saturday.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 2

Three overreactions as Mavericks fall flat in Mexico City vs. Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks were away from home for the first time this season, as they faced off against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City on Saturday night.

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Mavs HC Drops Kyrie Irving Return Update Amid Injury Worries With Anthony Davis

After parting ways with Luka Doncic in a surprisingly modest deal that sent him to the Lakers, Dallas pinned its hopes on a new foundation headlined by rookie phenom Cooper Flagg and former No.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 1

Former Maverick blames Anthony Davis for his latest injury

Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis left Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers with a left lower leg injury, and it's likely related to the injury he was listed with prior to the game: bilateral Achilles tendinopathy.

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.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 1

Nico Harrison Genuinely Believed Anthony Davis is a Better Culture Fit Than Luka Doncic: Shams Charania

It’s been a while since the Dallas Mavericks shipped off Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and yet the “Why, though?” questions haven’t stopped. Especially now that Doncic has hit form like he’s on a mission to make a point.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 1

Pacers to add forward on 10-day hardship contract amid swath of injuries

The Pacers are planning to sign forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day contract via the hardship exception, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Indiana’s star player, Tyrese Haliburton, is out for the season after suffering a right Achilles tendon rupture during the Finals.

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.

Klay Thompson News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Dallas Mavericks: What’s Behind Klay Thompson’s 3-Point Slump?

The season is off to a rough start for the Dallas Mavericks. Klay Thompson, long regarded as one of the league’s most reliable shooters, hasn’t found his usual rhythm beyond the arc.

Brandon Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Mavericks player arrested at the airport for marijuana possession

A bad start to the season for the Dallas Mavericks is getting even worse. Mavericks guard Brandon Williams was arrested on Saturday at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, team beat writer Ron Harrod Jr.