While the most talked-about player in the potential trade market in the NBA right now is Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis is flying

Dallas Mavericks rookie Ryan Nembhard is not your prototypical NBA starting point guard. Listed at 5-foot-11, Nembhard does not possess the size or athleticism that coaches and executives covet.In fact,

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

Dallas's No. 1 overall pick is starting to come out of his shell.

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.

Cooper Flagg addressed his biggest challenge in the NBA and how he has grown as a player since joining the Mavericks.

The 2025-26 NBA season continues to be a struggle for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs sit at just 9-16 through 25 games of action on the campaign, and now they'll be without a key contributor for the rest of the season.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg makes basketball history by breaking NBA record held by LeBron, Kobe originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Cooper Flagg was the second-youngest NBA No. 1 overall draft pick ever, just a few days older than LeBron James.