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Cooper Flagg finished with 27 points, Naji Marshall added 22 points and nine assists, and Klay Thompson knocked down six...
01/13/2026

Cooper Flagg finished with 27 points, Naji Marshall added 22 points and nine assists, and Klay Thompson knocked down six threes for 18 points off the bench as the Dallas Mavericks led wire to wire in a 113–105 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

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Cooper Flagg scores 27 points as the injury-depleted Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105 behind strong play from Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson.

The Dallas Mavericks committed 21 turnovers in a 113–107 loss in Sacramento, falling to 4–13 without Anthony Davis. Coop...
12/28/2025

The Dallas Mavericks committed 21 turnovers in a 113–107 loss in Sacramento, falling to 4–13 without Anthony Davis.

Cooper Flagg led the second-half push with 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists, but the mistakes proved too costly.

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Russell Westbrook passed Magic Johnson on the assists list as the Kings beat the Mavericks. Dallas fell to 4-13 without Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis took over late with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks, and Cooper Flagg stayed calm in overtime wit...
12/19/2025

Anthony Davis took over late with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks, and Cooper Flagg stayed calm in overtime with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks as the Mavericks escaped with a 116–114 OT win over Detroit.

If you like close games, late decisions, and seeing who actually settles things when it gets tight, this one’s worth the read:

Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg lead the Mavericks to a gritty 116-114 overtime win over the Pistons at American Airlines Center.

With D'Angelo Russell out, the Dallas Mavericks are starting Cooper Flagg at point guard vs. the Utah Jazz.Jason Kidd: “...
10/14/2025

With D'Angelo Russell out, the Dallas Mavericks are starting Cooper Flagg at point guard vs. the Utah Jazz.

Jason Kidd: “Anyone can bring it. You’ll see that tonight with the lineup change.”

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With D’Angelo Russell out, Cooper Flagg will start at point guard for the Mavericks in Monday’s preseason game against the Jazz.

The Dallas Mavericks fell 120–116 to the Hornets, undone by 16 Charlotte threes.Jason Kidd on Charlotte: “They’re like B...
10/13/2025

The Dallas Mavericks fell 120–116 to the Hornets, undone by 16 Charlotte threes.

Jason Kidd on Charlotte: “They’re like Boston — they’re trying to shoot a lot of threes. You’ve got to be able to rebound the ball.”

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The Charlotte Hornets hit 16 three-pointers and outrebounded the Dallas Mavericks to win 120–116 as Cooper Flagg impressed in his AAC debut.

Dallas Mavericks guard Danté Exum remains out with knee irritation. Jason Kidd explained that the team is taking a "long...
10/12/2025

Dallas Mavericks guard Danté Exum remains out with knee irritation. Jason Kidd explained that the team is taking a "long-term approach" to Exum's recovery and "he's going to be out for a little bit."

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Against the Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks guard Danté Exum will remain sidelined due to a knee injury that has kept him out.

Seven years after interning with the Dallas Wings, Amy Okonkwo is available to play for the franchise on Friday vs. the ...
08/22/2025

Seven years after interning with the Dallas Wings, Amy Okonkwo is available to play for the franchise on Friday vs. the Seattle Storm.

Okonkwo: “It’s amazing being able to play here in Dallas… I’m really grateful for the opportunity.”

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Amy Okonkwo’s journey comes full circle as she makes her Dallas Wings debut after interning with the team in 2018.

The Dallas Wings will be without JJ Quinerly on Friday vs. the Seattle Storm as she continues to be evaluated for a left...
08/22/2025

The Dallas Wings will be without JJ Quinerly on Friday vs. the Seattle Storm as she continues to be evaluated for a left knee injury.

The Wings are set to reach 100 player games lost due to injury and national team obligations by end of week.

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Dallas Wings guard JJ Quinerly ruled out vs. Storm as injuries mount, with toll nearing 100 games lost this season.

The Dallas Wings signed 6-foot-2 forward Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day hardship contract. The 2-time AfroBasket MVP will be...
08/22/2025

The Dallas Wings signed 6-foot-2 forward Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day hardship contract.

The 2-time AfroBasket MVP will be available Friday vs. Seattle as Dallas navigates a depleted roster.

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Dallas Wings add forward Amy Okonkwo on a seven-day hardship contract as injuries leave the roster short-handed.

Paige Bueckers dropped a rookie-record 44 points on 17/21 FG, but Kelsey Plum’s buzzer-beater gave the Sparks an 81–80 w...
08/22/2025

Paige Bueckers dropped a rookie-record 44 points on 17/21 FG, but Kelsey Plum’s buzzer-beater gave the Sparks an 81–80 win over the Wings.

Bueckers: “Every possession is different… just reading the game and taking what the defense gives you.”

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Paige Bueckers scored 44 points with record efficiency, but the Dallas Wings fell short against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Entering tonight's Wings-Sparks matchup, Paige Bueckers averaged 18.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.7 steals ...
08/21/2025

Entering tonight's Wings-Sparks matchup, Paige Bueckers averaged 18.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.7 steals in 28 games.

Chris Koclanes: “She is Rookie of the Year. There’s no question. She just is.”

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Dallas Wings coach Chris Koclanes makes the case for Paige Bueckers as WNBA Rookie of the Year before facing the Sparks.

Arike Ogunbowale will be out for the coming weeks with knee tendinitis. Despite this, the Dallas Wings are encouraged by...
08/21/2025

Arike Ogunbowale will be out for the coming weeks with knee tendinitis. Despite this, the Dallas Wings are encouraged by their offense.

Chris Koclanes: "Our spacing and ball movement are encouraging. Now we just need a defensive identity.”

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Arike Ogunbowale is sidelined with knee tendinitis, but the Dallas Wings’ offense is thriving with improved spacing and ball movement.

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