Dallas Mavericks

Dallas and New Orleans both play Thursday night in games that will have a big impact down the stretch

Here's the latest on Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.

The Boston Celtics received a major boost on Thursday when it was revealed that not only will Jayson Tatum make his return from injury this season, but that it’s increasingly likely he plays on Friday for the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. One of the more bewildering aspects of Jayson Tatum’s injury return, however, […] The post Why Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown power struggle is a non-issue appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards big man Anthony Davis, out since January 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand, was reevaluated on Wednesday in Los Angeles and continues to make progress in his recovery, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the Wizards, Davis has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball […]

Tatum has been rehabbing after suffering a torn Achilles last May.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, who has been out since February 10 due to a left midfoot sprain, is expected to return to action on Thursday in Orlando after missing the club’s past eight games. Co-interim general manager Michael Finley first suggested during a Wednesday radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan that Flagg’s return was imminent, […]

The Orlando Magic enter the March 5 matchup with a clear objective: solidifying their postseason positioning within a hyper-competitive Eastern Conference. Currently sitting at seventh in the conference and first in the Southeast Division, the Magic have leveraged a top-ten defensive rating (114.0) to remain a threat against elite opposition. The team's identity, forged under head coach Jamahl Mosley, emphasizes physical interior play and disruptive perimeter defense, a strategy that has yiel...

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could be nearing his return to the lineup, and former Celtics center Kendrick Perkins believes the rest of the league should take notice. Tatum was upgraded to questionable ahead of Boston’s Friday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, marking the first time this season he has carried that designation since suffering […] The post Kendrick Perkins makes Celtics feelings extremely clear amid Jayson Tatum’s expected return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Anthony Davis was reevaluated Wednesday by Dr. Steven Shin of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as he is currently out with ligament damage in his left hand. Davis continues to progress as expected and has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities. Davis will be reevaluated in two weeks, and further updates will be provided at that time. The Washington Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline and he has yet to appear in any ...

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg once looked like the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year, especially after erupting for 49 points against Charlotte on January 29 in his first NBA matchup with Kon Knueppel. But the outlook of the race has shifted significantly since then, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Flagg’s prolonged absence […] The post Kon Knueppel gains edge over Cooper Flagg in ROY appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum will play this season and could make his debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks – less than 10 months after surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Dallas gives it another go against Orlando

Hornets The Hornets are winning. And that’s helping rookie Kon Knueppel win a little attention, too. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, Charlotte coach Charles Lee believes Knueppel has taken the lead in the Rookie of the Year race — particularly with the Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg missing time due to a foot injury. “I […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Grizzlies, Rayan Rupert, AJ Dybantsa appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Only a quarter of the season left

Here’s San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper on his mentality when the season started/fellow 2025 draft class members VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers) and Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks) getting significant early minutes. (via San Antonio Spurs): “Day by day was definitely my biggest mentality. I think, props to those guys. I mean, they came out right […] The post Dylan Harper not comparing himself to other rookies because ‘we’re all in different situations’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg appeared to be the frontrunner for this season’s Rookie of the Year award after he scored 49 points against Charlotte on January 29 in his first NBA meeting with Kon Knueppel. However, that was no longer the case by the time the two teams faced one another again on Tuesday, writes […]

Jason Kidd gives a promising update on Cooper Flagg's injury-return timeline before the Mavericks faced the Hornets tonight.

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 117-90 to earn their fifth straight victory on Tuesday night. Brandon Miller had 17 points, while LaMelo Ball tallied 15 points and nine assists, leading the Hornets to reach .500 for the first time since Oct.28 when they were 2-2. The Hornets played on the first of a […] The post Hornets repel Mavericks 117-90 for 5th straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers exploring Mavericks-style roster build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Klay Thompson’s injury is another major setback for the Dallas Mavericks.