Dallas Mavericks

The team just keeps floating along while the trade deadline looms.

Mavericks Rich Paul is pushing back on trade chatter involving Anthony Davis, at least publicly. Responding to a report suggesting he wants Davis moved, Paul labeled the idea “fake news” while stopping short of fully dismissing the underlying message. Speaking on the Game Over podcast, Paul framed the situation more around player happiness, long-term positioning, […] The post NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Magic, Tyus Jones, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are going head-to-head in the NBA Rookie of the Year race this year. The two rookies are the favorites at the moment. Former teammates at Duke, Flagg and Knueppel are also going head-to-head on Thursday night in the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks clash. Both players started the game strong, […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg wastes no time accomplishing impressive feat vs. Kon Knueppel amid ROY race appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It was a battle between two top rookies as the Charlotte Hornets edged out the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 in a thrilling showdown in Texas. In the process, rookie Kon Knueppel set a rookie record while also attempting to contain Cooper Flagg, according to Charlotte Hornets PR. “With 8 3PM so far in tonight’s game at DAL, […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel crosses another historic rookie mark in epic battle vs. Cooper Flagg, Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

One of the more overlooked aspects of Nico Harrison's decision for the Dallas Mavericks to trade away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last year was his concerns about signing him to a supermax contract. Harrison lacked confidence that signing Doncic to a five-year, $345 million deal was a wise decision. At least one team feels similarly about Giannis Antetokounmpo as they determine whether to pursue him via trade. "I know there's one team I talked to who would be able to put a package t...

The New York Knicks are reportedly monitoring Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall as they look to bolster their roster, SNY’s Ian Begley reported Friday. New York holds seven second-round picks, potentially increasing to nine if their 2026 first-round pick from the Wizards converts into two second-round selections. Marshall, 28, is in the second year of […] The post Knicks express interest in Naji Marshall appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

It has been nearly a year since the most shocking trade in NBA history turned Luka Doncic’s world upside down. If he could go back in time, transporting himself to the moment he was overwhelmed with grief after learning the Dallas Mavericks had dealt him to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1, he knows what he’d tell himself....

As Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg set the NBA record for points by a teenager with 49 on Thursday night in a 123-121 loss to Charlotte, he broke the franchise rookie scoring record he shared with Mark Aguirre — whose jersey was retired at halftime. Also special for the No. 1 draft pick last summer from Duke was playing his first NBA game against Kon Knueppel, his roommate as Blue Devils freshmen last season. Knueppel, drafted fourth, set his own career record with 34 points and hit the two winnin...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd praised the effort of his team after a 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. “A lot of good basketball down the stretch. They shot the three extremely well. I thought our group competed and found a way to get back into the game,” Kidd said. Kidd highlighted Cooper Flagg’s […] The post Jason Kidd on Cooper Flagg’s historic night despite Mavericks’ narrow loss to Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 123-121. Cooper Flagg set a new career-high for points scored in a game with a mark of 49. Flagg accomplished the feat on 20-29 shooting from the field and 3-5 shooting from beyond the arc. […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reacts to Hornets loss overshadowing 49-point masterclass appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel described his matchup against Duke teammate Cooper Flagg as “fun,” acknowledging the competitiveness between them. “He’s really good. He’s the best player on the floor tonight and probably the best player I’ve faced all season,” Knueppel said. Knueppel recounted the decisive defensive play that set up his clutch free throws. […] The post Kon Knueppel reflects on career night as Hornets hold off Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee praised his team’s focus and execution after a 123-121 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. “No doubt. Never worried. I trust these guys. This was a great game for us. They controlled what they can control. Love the execution down the stretch,” Lee said on his team’s […] The post Charles Lee lauds Hornets’ resilience as Knueppel’s late heroics lift team past Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

DALLAS — Kon Knueppel made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left for a career-high 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 on Thursday night, spoiling Duke roommate Cooper Flagg’s 49-point game. Flagg, who turned 19 in December, broke the NBA record for points in a game by a teen. Cliff...

Grading every Maverick in Cooper Flagg’s statement performance.

A wildly entertaining game ends in a Mavericks defeat.

Dallas Mavericks (19-29, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (29-17, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas faces the Houston Rockets after Cooper Flagg scored 49 points in the Mavericks' 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Rockets are 5-5 against division opponents. Houston is 11-3 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 14.4 turnovers per game. The Mavericks are 3-6 against Southwest Division opponent...

Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Cooper Flagg will return to the lineup on Thursday night when they take on the Charlotte Hornets.

Every so often, the NBA accidentally stumbles into a moment that feels bigger than the standings. The Hornets visiting the Mavericks on a random Thursday night was supposed to be just another game. Instead, it turned into the first chapter of what might become a long running rivalry between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, former […] The post Hornets’ win over Mavs featured very best of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel appeared first on Hoops Wire .

NBA'de dün gece oynana karşılaşmada Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets'i konuk etti. The post Mavericks’in Çaylağı Cooper Flagg NBA Tarihine Geçti: 49 Sayı! appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Mavericks rookie keeps looking more and more special, but it was the Hornets who took the win.