Dallas will be without key rotation players in the frontcourt, giving Brooklyn a slight advantage inside the arc.

Tipoff for the Mavericks’ game on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center. The game will air locally on KFAA Channel 29 and on several regional sister stations in the Mavericks’ viewing area. You can also watch the stream on MavsTV or on NBA League Pass.

The Brooklyn Nets took a chance when they acquired forward Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets via trade this past offseason.

Another big name is Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas. He hasn't played since November 5th due to a hamstring strain, but they provided an update this week saying he's getting back to on-court work this week and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. That means he'll be out for this game, making life a little easier on the Mavericks' defense.

The Nets are moving up the NBA Power Rankings following a 3-1 week during which several key pieces played their best basketball of the season.

While the Nets, Jazz, Wizards and Hornets all purposefully tanked last season, and the latter three had the best odds to win, the pingpong balls chose Dallas. They didn’t aim to tank yet still won

Heading into the NBA's slate of games on Dec. 10, the Brooklyn Nets have the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.

The Brooklyn Nets have a Cam Thomas conundrum. Following a 0-7 start with Thomas in the lineup, the Nets are 6-10 over their last 16 games with the guard sidelined. Their offensive efficiency has been unphased,

While a fourth-quarter collapse leading to a loss may improve draft lottery odds, it did not cure the immediate sting and disappointment Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez and his players felt Thursday night.

St. Louis fell 7-2 on the road its last time out on Dec. 11 against the Nashville Predators. In its most recent game on Dec. 10, Chicago claimed a 3-0 home victory against the New York Rangers. Get ready for this matchup with everything you need to know ahead of Friday's hockey action.

The Nets appear ready to give Nolan Traore an extended NBA look following the rookie's dominant G League stretch.