Rumors

Noah Weber: Michael Finley on why he feels ready to potentially take the jump to be the Mavericks’ GM: “I think I am Dallas. I’m everything Dallas is about. I played here, through the good times and the bad times, and as a fan of the Mavericks, I know what it takes and I know what the fans are looking for. So I would love to have the chance to lead this franchise into the future and to ultimately championship contenders.”

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Grant Afseth: Final: Hawks 135, Mavericks 120 Daniel Gafford: 24 PTS, 8 REB P.J. Washington: 23 PTS, 9 REB, 2 BLK Cooper Flagg: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST CJ McCollum: 24 PTS, 7 AST Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 22 PTS, 2 AST Dyson Daniels: 19 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST Dallas (23-47) hosts the Clippers next.

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Law Murray: Bennedict Mathurin (big toe right foot) will not play in New Orleans or Dallas.

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Grant Afseth: Final: Cavaliers 138, Mavericks 105 Cooper Flagg: 25 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST Naji Marshall: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST Brandon Williams: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST Evan Mobley: 29 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST Donovan Mitchell: 24 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST Dallas (22-45) faces Cleveland again next.

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Chris Fedor: There has been a late addition to #Cavs injury report for tonight’s game here in Dallas: Sam Merrill has left hamstring tightness and is QUESTIONABLE.

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Grant Afseth: Final: Mavericks 120, Grizzlies 112 Khris Middleton: 35 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL Daniel Gafford: 22 PTS, 14 REB, 1 BLK Cooper Flagg: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST Jaylen Wells: 23 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST GG Jackson: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST Dallas (22-44) hosts Cleveland next.

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On Friday, Dallas will play in Boston for the only time this season. It has the potential to be an electric atmosphere. The Mavericks-Celtics matchup in T.D. Garden will effectively serve as a homecoming game for Cooper Flagg, whose inner circle grew up bleeding Celtics green before the Mavericks chose Flagg with the No. 1 pick in June and altered their allegiances.

New York Times

‪Oh No He Didn't‬: LeBron on his turnaround fadeaway to break the FGM record and the origin: "Losing the finals to Dallas and playing like shit. Everything in the post, going to see Hakeem, put in that work"

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Jason Beede: FINAL: #Magic 115, Mavs 114 Orlando survives in the closing moments and Dallas can't get a shot off. Tristan da Silva scores 19 off the bench, Jalen Suggs adds 17, Paolo Banchero with 16 and Wendell Carter Jr. with the winner and 15 points.

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You being in Dallas, what was it like being there in the city with the Luka trade? What was it like seeing how the city responded to that trade, and what they’re going through this season? CV: Oh, it's unfortunate with what they're going through. Injuries played a factor, but we never got to see the plan or what it could potentially have to look like. I know the city was upset on that move, but that's something that happened and you kind of have to put it behind you and kind of look forward. I think the Mavs are in a great position. I know that this year, they're struggling a bit, but I think a lot has to do with the injuries that they have experienced. But the future is super bright. Cooper Flagg and Kyrie [Irving] coming back, so, I believe in this team and I think this team is gonna bounce back.

HoopsHype

Mike Curtis: Final: #Hornets 117, #Mavs 90. Dallas drops its fourth straight and first of a season-long six-game road trip. Not enough 3-point shooting. Mavs made 3 of 22. Charlotte made 20 of 51. Brandon Williams led with 18 points. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 17 points.

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Marc Stein: Hearing some optimism in Dallas that Cooper Flagg is nearing a return from the midfoot sprain that has sidelined him for the past seven games.

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A buyout would have stripped that leverage from the equation. Continuing to rebuild his efficiency in a system that has suited him, entering free agency healthy and productive, was always the more financially sound path — even without a playoff run attached to it. The Mavericks were not pushing him toward the exit, and sources indicated Dallas was allowing Middleton to evaluate his options with full organizational support either way.

Dallas Hoops Journal

NBA Courtside: “Tatum, it feels like it’s gonna be Friday vs Dallas. All signs are pointing to Friday, Dallas.” - Bill Simmons on Jayson Tatum return 👀 (Via Bill Simmons podcast)

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