The Dallas Mavericks are wrapping up their week off while the NBA Cup progresses, and will hope to carry over the momentum that built just before the break. Winners of four of their last five due to the blossoming play of Ryan Nembhard and the ascendancy of Cooper Flagg, combined with ace veteran support.

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie opens up about his growing relationship with Klay Thompson and how it shapes his development.

Klay Thompson had fans emotional.

Cooper Flagg being unfit is the last thing that the Dallas Mavericks need right now. The 2025-26 NBA season has been a nightmare for the Dallas Mavericks, as they have a terrible 9-16 record and hold the 10th seed in the Western Conference.

The Mavericks were optimistic in late September when they convened in Vancouver for their first training camp practice, missing only the injured Kyrie Irving. That wasn’t the case by the end of the first practice.

Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard — two undrafted players — are stepping up big time for the Dallas Mavericks.

On December 9, ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that the Dallas Mavericks are open to exploring the trade market for multiple core players. League sources told ESPN that Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and D’Angelo Russell are all being discussed internally.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game from December 11, 2025 on ESPN.