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Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 124-104 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers

At the intersection of futility and ethical tanking, there you’ll find the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks (19-35). The Mavericks dropped their ninth straight loss on Thursday, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers (33-21) at Crypto.com Arena, 124-104. Dallas’ nine-game losing streak is now the franchise’s longest since the Mavs dropped 14 straight in the 1998-99 […]

Player Grades: Mavericks vs. Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks took on the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game before breaking for All-Star weekend. Both teams were missing star players (Cooper Flagg and Luka Doncic), but it was the Lakers who served up the Mavs a 124-104 loss. Let’s get to the grades! Brandon Williams: B+ 17 PTS / 5 REB […]

3 things from the Mavericks’ 124-104 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 124-104 on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena behind a vintage effort from LeBron James. It was the Mavs’ final game before the All-Star break, and they didn’t exactly go out with a bang. The game in LA was lacking a certain amount of star power with both Cooper […]

Mavericks vs Lakers Preview and Injury Update: Searching for a win

The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) head further West, this time to play the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21). The Mavericks have lost eight in a row, a streak that started by a loss to these Los Angeles Lakers a few weeks back. Dallas fell most recently to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Los Angeles is looking […]

Mavericks vs Lakers Preview and Injury Update: Searching for a win

The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) head further West, this time to play the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21). The Mavericks have lost eight in a row, a streak that started by a loss to these Los Angeles Lakers a few weeks back. Dallas fell most recently to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Los Angeles is looking […]

3 things to watch as the Mavericks visit the Los Angeles Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) will try to end their eight-game losing skid on Thursday at 9 p.m. as they play the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21) at Crypto.com Arena. The game, both teams’ last before the All-Star break, will be the fourth in an eight-game homestand for the Lakers, who last played Tuesday in a 136-108 […]

Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Suns

The Dallas Mavericks continued their road trip against the Phoenix Suns with hopes of ending their season-high seven-game losing streak. Instead, their skid stretched to eight games after a 120-111 loss that was nowhere near as close as the score would indicate. Let’s get to the grades! Tyus Jones: C 2 PTS / 2 REB […]

Stats Recap: 3 Numbers from Mavs sleepy 120-111 loss to Suns

The Mavericks lost a long, dreadful game in Phoenix tonight to their old rival, the Suns. Naji Marshall led the way for Dallas with 31 points, with rookie Cooper Flagg tagging along with 27 to try to push the Mavs back from an early 31-point deficit. Newly acquired Khris Middleton also put in 13 points […]

Mavericks Reacts Survey: Trade Deadline and All Star Weekend

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey Tell us what you think! And sign up for those weekly surveys. […]

3 things you should know before the Mavericks visit the Phoenix Suns

A wise man once said, “the road goes on forever, and the party never ends.” Well for the Dallas Mavericks (19-33, 12th in the Western Conference), the road is certainly going on forever, as they will not play at home again until Feb. 26. As for the party, well that depends on what your definition […]

The night Seth Trimble stole the show from Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson to become a North Carolina legend

While the Dallas Mavericks were in the middle of being handed their seventh consecutive loss, the best day of college basketball to date this season was unfolding. The rivalry that is Duke and Carolina delivered once again. Illinois and Michigan State went to overtime. Kentucky overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Tennessee. And potential top […]

Grading the Mavericks: Dallas has officially lost the Luka Doncic trade

The Mavericks were 0-3 this past week and remain in 12th place in the West. They lost to Boston (110-100) and San Antonio twice (135-123, 138-125). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 27.3 points per game. P.J. Washington returned from a concussion, while Kyrie Irving (knee) remained out, and Khris Middleton has yet […]

Marvin Bagley joins Cooper Flagg in the record books

The Dallas Mavericks are currently in the throes of a season-long seven game losing streak after their 138-125 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Although that game was certainly an ugly one, Dallas has otherwise been competitive during the skid, giving fans something to enjoy while the wins remain elusive. Cooper Flagg […]

Player Grades: Mavericks vs Spurs, again

The Dallas Mavericks took on the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in three nights. With their season-long losing streak at six games, Dallas was unable to stop the skid, losing 138-125. Let’s get to the grades! Naji Marshall: C 6 PTS / 3 REB / 5 AST / 3 STL / 0 BLK […]

Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from another Mavericks loss to the Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the San Antonio Spurs again, 138-125 Saturday afternoon in San Antonio. This was the Mavericks second straight loss to the Spurs, and they are now 0-3 on the season against their in-division rival. All three games have been blowout, double-digit losses. This game was eerily similar to Thursday’s game, with […]

Mavericks vs Spurs Final Score: Dallas loses to San Antonio, 138-125

The Dallas Mavericks were blown out Saturday evening by the San Antonio Spurs, 138-125. Stephon Castle put on a basketball clinic for the Spurs, posting 40 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals. Klay Thompson was the high point man for Dallas off the bench with 19. The Mavericks have now lost seven in […]

Mavericks vs Spurs Preview and Injury Update: You guys again?

The Dallas Mavericks (19-32) head south to play the same team they lost to on Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs (35-16). These two teams played just two days ago and while the Mavericks put up a spirited fight, the Spurs had too much for Dallas to contend with. To see if the Mavericks can push […]

MMBets: Dallas completes the two game series in San Antonio

The Mavericks get the second leg of a quick home-and-home with San Antonio on Saturday, this time on the road after Thursday’s loss in Dallas. Despite the final score, that first meeting was more competitive than the margin suggested, with Dallas hanging offensively even while leaning heavily on its top options (Flagg and Marshall). Let’s […]

NBA Power Rankings Watch: Cooper Flagg is on a tear

The Dallas Mavericks may be losing games, but the vibes feel suddenly lighter after a trade deadline that hit the reset button on the franchise. No, it isn’t Anthony Davis’ fault that he stood at the center of the worst trade in sports history. But once the Mavericks were gifted Cooper Flagg last summer the […]

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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, […]