Dallas Mavericks

New Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy thinks that he fits right in with the team (averaging 13.3 PPG/2.3 RPG/0.7 APG/0.3 SPG/0.3 BPG/0.7 TOV/43.3% FG/52.6% 3-PT/100% FT/18.0 MPG in three games played since being traded from the Dallas Mavericks). (via Washington Wizards): “I feel like it’s a great opportunity for me over here. It’s a young […] The post Jaden Hardy: “I feel like it’s a great opportunity for me over here” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Khris Middleton scored 25 points and P.J. Washington added 23 to lead the Dallas Mavericks over the Indiana Pacers 134-130 on Sunday, snapping a 10-game losing streak. Middleton also had seven rebounds and seven assists and was one of six Mavs players to score in double figures.

It was recently announced that Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the Dallas Mavericks’ season, a move that Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News believes is the best outcome for both Irving’s health and the franchise’s long-term plans. Allowing the veteran guard additional recovery time ensures he can fully heal before returning to […] The post Kyrie Irving: I’ll return stronger next season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Mavericks officially shut down Kyrie Irving for the remainder of the season, and it’s hard to argue with the decision. According to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News, Dallas opted for caution with Irving’s surgically repaired left knee, prioritizing long-term health over a late-season return that wouldn’t have meaningfully changed the big picture. […] The post Why Mavericks made the right call in shutting down Kyrie Irving appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Victor Wembanyama might already be planning his next All-Star Weekend moment. After throwing down a two-handed windmill dunk in a recent Spurs win, Wembanyama said he expects to enter the Slam Dunk Contest at some point, per reports. “I’ll be in the dunk contest one day,” he said afterward. If and when that happens, the […] The post NBA Notes: Wembanyama eyes dunk contest, Jordan flashes back, Middleton steadies Mavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 134-130 win over the Pacers

It was recently announced that Kyrie Irving would miss the rest of the Mavericks‘ season. According to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News, the decision was the right one, both for his own health and the team’s long-term success. Curtis notes that by the time Irving returns to play, nearly 600 days will have […]

The Mavericks squared off with the Pacers, and both teams came out hot in a fun, firework filled game

The Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers will enter Sunday’s clash at Gainbridge Fieldhouse dealing with significant injury concerns. Both teams have multiple players listed as out or questionable. For the tanking Mavericks, Kyrie Irving (left knee; surgery) and Cooper Flagg (left midfoot; sprain) are out. Dereck Lively II (right foot; surgery) is also sidelined, while […] The post Mavericks and Pacers face key injuries ahead of February 22 matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch voiced frustration with how Rudy Gobert is officiated following the team’s victory over Dallas, arguing that the veteran center does not receive consistent calls from referees, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Finch suggested that the big man often absorbs significant contact without whistles, while similar plays involving Gobert […] The post Chris Finch criticizes officiating involving Rudy Gobert appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert will miss one game without pay after reaching seven Flagrant Foul points in the 2025-26 season, the NBA announced Saturday. Gobert received a Flagrant Foul 1 with 29.8 seconds left in the second quarter of Minnesota’s 122-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. He entered that game with six […] The post Rudy Gobert suspended one game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ersDate: February 22nd, 2026Time: 6:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Wolves survived their first post–All-Star break game by taking what looked like a chill Friday night win over Dallas and turning it into a full emotional cardio session […]

Philadelphia 76ers (30-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (35-22, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -8.5; over/under is 237.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts the Philadelphia 76ers after Anthony Edwards scored 40 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 122-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves have gone 20-10 at home. Minnesota is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.0 fast break ...

Dallas Mavericks (19-36, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (15-42, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas heads into the matchup with Indiana as losers of 10 in a row. The Pacers are 10-18 in home games. Indiana is 4-24 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Mavericks are 5-20 on the road. Dallas allows 117.5 points to opponents while being outscored by 3.6 points per game. The Pacers average 111.2 points per game, 6.3 fewer ...

If Gobert commits another flagrant this season, he'll get a two-game suspension.

Mark Cuban isn’t done poking holes in the NBA’s tanking logic. As the league ramps up its anti-tanking push — with commissioner Adam Silver openly acknowledging the issue has gotten worse — the former Mavericks majority owner took to social media to raise a fairly uncomfortable follow-up question. And it cuts right to the heart […] The post Mark Cuban: If NBA is anti-tanking, how do buyouts make sense? appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Minnesota Timberwolves took home a 122-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. It was a strong performance from Anthony Edwards, as he looked to be in prime form after the All-Star Break. However, shortly after the victory, Edwards revealed he missed out on an opportunity to dunk on Daniel Gafford. During a […] The post Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drops Daniel Gafford admission after defeating Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 on Friday, the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks. Rudy Gobert had 22 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks and Naz Reid added 21 points for the Timberwolves, who squandered a 17-point first-half lead before Edwards took over down the stretch. Tyus Jones tied the game at 103 on a floater with 6:55 left, capping a 12-2 spurt for the Mavericks and ending ...

The Lakers’ “clean” injury report coming out of the All-Star break didn’t even last a full day. The team downgraded LeBron James to questionable for Friday night’s home game against the Clippers because of left knee soreness, less than 24 hours after coach JJ Redick told reporters the expectation was for everyone to be available....

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 122-111 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves