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The two things Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi said on Thursday that should give you confidence in the future
Following the NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday, co-general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi were able to speak with the media about the deadline. Unlike last year, when Nico Harrison spewed “defense wins championships” at the media for 15 minutes, the duo was able to provide an interesting perspective on where they see the organization […]
The Mavericks used the trade to build around Cooper Flagg, view Kyrie Irving as long-term complement
According to league sources and first reported by Grant Afseth of the DallasHoopsJournal.com, the Dallas Mavericks continue to see strong long-term potential in pairing Kyrie Irving with Cooper Flagg as soon as Irving returns from injury. The trade of Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton, […]
Why the Dallas Mavericks were winners at the NBA trade deadline
The trade deadline has officially passed, and the Dallas Mavericks have a new look after the departure of Anthony Davis. With him went D’Angelo Russell, Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy. Coming to Dallas is Khris Middleton (likely to be bought out), A.J. Johnson, Malaki Branham (who was quickly flipped for Tyus Jones), Marvin Bagley III, […]
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks loss to the Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks lost 135-123 to the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall had some monster games, but it wasn’t enough to stop a locked in Victor Wembanyama and the rest of this dynamic and impressive Spurs squad. Dallas, as it often does, kept the game close throughout, despite […]
Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 135-123 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks (19-32) played their first post-Trade Deadline game on Thursday night, taking on the San Antonio Spurs (35-16) at home. Looking to stop a five-game losing streak, Dallas instead extended their season-long skid to six with a 135-123 loss. Let’s get to the grades! Naji Marshall: A 32 PTS / 6 REB / […]
Mavericks vs. Spurs Recap: 4 thoughts as Dallas loses sixth straight, 135-123, to San Antonio
Can a six-game losing streak be fun? The Dallas Mavericks (19-32) are hard at work testing psychological boundaries on the basketball court. Losing basketball in the short term means better chances for Draft Lottery wins ahead, and a new era started in earnest on Thursday with the tank rolling through the tulips in the Mavs’ […]
Mavericks vs Spurs Preview and Injury Update: A home-and-home series
The Dallas Mavericks (19-31) play yet another home game, but this time against the San Antonio Spurs (34-16). It will be their last home game for three weeks. Dallas is riding quite the losing streak, most recently falling to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The Spurs are looking to make it three wins in a […]
Here’s the new-look Mavericks roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline
The Mavericks had a busy week heading into the 2026 NBA trade deadline as they look to rebuild and retool around Cooper Flagg. The big move was obviously salary-dumping Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell, but here is a full summary of where things stand for the team after the buzzer sounded. The picks and players […]
Mavs YouTube Roundup: Dallas Mavericks shake the Etch A Sketch Edition
When my original Nintendo console came home with me from the grocery store in the late 80s, I was on cloud nine. Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, and the possibility of new games and memories made with family and friends. I quickly learned that when the system was not functioning correctly after extended use, the best […]
The new Mavericks and how they may fit within the future of the franchise
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a franchise-altering trade on Wednesday, officially moving on from another franchise-altering trade that took place just over a year ago. Gone is Anthony Davis, and with him the last remnants of Nico Harrison’s ill-fated vision. Davis and the cap relief his departure affords the Mavericks is rightfully the headline, however […]
3 things to consider as the Mavericks take on the San Antonio Spurs
Thursday is not just for deals for your Dallas Mavericks. No, these Mavericks (19-31) are set for a home and home series with the southern foes on Interstate 35, the San Antonio Spurs (34-16). The Mavericks are losers of five straight games, while the Spurs are coming in off of a win over the short […]
Anthony Davis should be remembered fondly by Mavericks fans
When the dust settles and we look back on this era of Dallas Mavericks basketball, it will be easy to view Anthony Davis’ tenure with the Mavericks as a failure. After all, he appeared in just 29 games in a little over a year’s time and left multiple games with injuries that would sideline him […]
Breaking down the Mavericks’ trade of Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards
One month and three days of hell is over. Anthony Davis is no longer a Dallas Maverick. The blockbuster trade was announced by Shams Charania, who reported that Davis will be traded to the Wizards for four players and five draft picks. But how does this trade effect the Mavericks? Well, let’s break it down. […]
Breaking: Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards
The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly traded Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards in a deal that drastically helps wipe clean the organization’s salary cap sheet ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. According to reports by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon, the team will receive from Washington: Khris Middleton, […]
Cooper Flagg gets Rookie of the Month honors for January
Cooper Flagg continues to impress, earning Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January. Flagg has been exceptional in his rookie year as he racks up record after record and January was no exception. In 12 games, he averaged 20.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. This is the third consecutive time he […]
Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Celtics
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Boston Celtics Tuesday night. With no one curiously resting less than 48-hours before the trade deadline, Dallas was unable to get the win, dropping a 110-100 contest to push their losing streak to a season high five games. Let’s get to the grades! Naji Marshall: C 9 PTS / 8 […]
Stats Rundown: 2 numbers as the Mavericks lose 110-100 to Boston
The Dallas Mavericks lost at home 110-100 to the Celtics tonight behind a monster performance from MVP candidate Jaylen Brown. Brown finished with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists on 50% shooting from the floor. Cooper Flagg continued his rookie of the year campaign with 36 points, nine rebounds, six assists, on an insane […]
Mavericks vs. Celtics Recap: 3 thoughts as Dallas is out-manned 110-100 by Boston
The shorthanded Dallas Mavericks (19-31) looked lost in Tuesday’s 110-100 loss to the Boston Celtics (32-18) at American Airlines Center, extending their losing streak to five games. The Mavericks were without P.J. Washington (head), Brandon Williams (leg) and D’Angelo Russell (illness) and lost big man Daniel Gafford to yet another ankle injury in their latest […]
Mavericks vs Celtics Preview and Injury Update: Dallas plays Boston at home
The Dallas Mavericks (19-30) are home on Tuesday night, playing the Boston Celtics (31-18) on NBC/Peacock. This is the last game for the Mavericks before the trade deadline. Dallas comes into this one on a frustrating losing streak, most recently falling to the Rockets. Boston is playing well lately, winning to straight against the Sacramento […]
Could an Anthony Davis trade to the Cavaliers be possible?
When it rains, it pours. The NBA trade deadline never ceases to excite, and after a month of nothing, things have picked up considerably. With this being said, how could the Mavericks get involved in this chaos? Well, one far-fetched possibility could emerge, As Brian Windhorst reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have called the Mavericks […]
2026 Dallas Mavericks Trade Rumor Tracker
Look guys, we did this once. Well, I did. I wrote up a comprehensive trade rumor tracker, diligently updating the post with everything we read and heard. Then Anthony Davis got hurt because of course he did, and then the rumors stopped. I felt sad. I unpinned the post from the top articles on the […]
Grading the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg’s timeline requires movement at this year’s deadline
The Mavericks were 0-3 this past week but remain in 12th place in the West. They lost to Minnesota (118-105) and Charlotte (123-121) at home, then traveled to Houston, where they lost to the Rockets (111-107). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 33 points per game. P.J. Washington suffered a concussion in Houston […]
MMBets: The Boston Celtics visit the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks are trying to scrape together some rhythm amid a four-game slide, hosting a Celtics team that’s found theirs. Boston enters 26–11 over their last 37 games with a plus-nine net rating, even while navigating their own key absences. What they haven’t lost is identity — relentless three-point volume, layers of guard play, and […]
Mavericks vs Celtics Game Preview: 3 things to know as Dallas hosts surging Boston
It feels like a lifetime since the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks met on the NBA’s biggest stage in the 2024 Finals. Much has changed since then as the red-hot Celtics (31-18) visit the Mavericks (19-30), who are looking to end a four-game skid. Here are three things to watch ahead of Dallas’s matchup with […]
Wagler, Peterson and this 2026 NBA Draft class continue to shine
It’s been a banner week for college basketball, as seemingly each of the country’s brightest stars are shining bright. The headliner of last week’s action was, of course, AJ Dybantsa facing off with Darryn Peterson. However, that battle only lasted for a half, as Peterson was once again held out for “cramping”. We’ll always have […]
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