The Dallas Mavericks may already have a point guard of the future on the roster who can play alongside Cooper Flagg for years to come.

The Mavericks have lost 6 of the last 7 games, but they're going up against a team that's just as hapless as they.

Lively last played Oct. 26 in Dallas’ home win over the Toronto Raptors, but afterward said he felt discomfort in his right leg.

Usual suspects for this NBA Cup Group Stage game. KFAA (or your TEGNA affiliate) will have you covered over the air, with Mavs TV having the stream. If you’re outside of the Mavericks market, NBA League Pass will have the game as well. As always, tune into Pod Maverick after the game to catch Kirk and Josh give their analysis on what transpired.

The Phoenix Suns (6-5) travel to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks (3-8) in this Wednesday night NBA matchup.

A former star for the Wisconsin Badgers is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of his basketball career: Trying to clean up the mess that is the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said city officials will take “all reasonable necessary steps” to keep the NBA’s Mavericks and NHL’s Stars within city limits. “My ad hoc committee on professional sports recruitment and retention will help guide this collaborative process,” Johnson said in his state of the city address Thursday.

As most know, Gafford helped the Mavericks reach the 2024 NBA Finals. He was one of the post-trade deadline acquisitions that season that complemented Doncic and Irving. He's still in Dallas, but could be moved sooner rather than later if they fall down the standings.