With Cooper Flagg adjusting to the NBA, Kyrie Irving out, and Anthony Davis hurting, the Mavericks playoff hopes might be in danger.

A three-time NBA champion sent a strong message about Cooper Flagg that could impact how the Dallas Mavericks approach their future plans. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is one of the most intriguing prospects the NBA has seen in a long time.

The No. 1 pick is adjusting to life in the NBA in an unfamiliar role, but Mavericks coach Jason Kidd thinks it will pay off down the line.

Victor Wembanyama and Co. absolutely dominated the game as they secured a 33-point victory in the Spurs vs. Mavericks game.

Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 points and 12 points — and scored Oklahoma City’s only two field goals of the final 8:28 — as the Thunder withstood a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 101-94 on Monday night to improve to 4-0.

The Dallas Mavericks’ track record with European players has proven highly successful. Dirk Nowitzki transformed the franchise for over two decades, culminating in a 2011 championship.

The Mavs had a busy offseason, which included drafting first overall, re-signing stars and role players, and making some free agency acquisitions. After missing the playoffs last season, the Mavericks have reloaded and look like real contenders in a competitive Western Conference.

The Dallas Mavericks have sued the Dallas Stars, claiming the Stars' move of their headquarters to Frisco breached a contract, allowing the Mavericks to claim sole ownership of the companies that run the jointly owned American Airlines Center.

The NBA returns to Mexico when the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons meet in the NBA Mexico City Game 2025 on Nov. 1. It marks the 34th NBA game played in Mexico – this will be the 15th regular-season game, along with 19 preseason games – as the country has hosted the most NBA games outside of the United States and Canada.