Tonight’s game in Mexico City is an important part of the NBA’s international outreach and a chance for the Mavericks to build their fan base in the neighboring nation, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (subscription required). The Mavs’ contest against Detroit marks their eighth appearance in Mexico and the NBA’s 33rd overall since 1992. “For fans outside of the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Mavericks, Gafford, Irving, Rockets, Morant
Mavs’ Daniel Gafford To Make Season Debut Saturday
Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will make his 2025/26 season debut on Saturday in Mexico City against Detroit, he told reporters, including Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News and Christian Clark of The Athletic (Twitter links). “Of course. Yeah,” The 27-year-old big man said. “Of course. Just taking my time.” Gafford said he sprained his right ankle on the first day of … [Read more...] about Mavs’ Daniel Gafford To Make Season Debut Saturday
Brandon Williams Apologizes For Marijuana Arrest
Prior to Wednesday’s game, Mavericks guard Brandon Williams addressed the media with a statement apologizing for his arrest on a marijuana possession charge Saturday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, relays Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). “I wanted to apologize, first and foremost,” Williams said. “Obviously, it’s an ongoing situation. I can’t … [Read more...] about Brandon Williams Apologizes For Marijuana Arrest
Anthony Davis Leaves Game With Soreness In Left Leg
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis exited Wednesday’s game against Indiana in the first quarter and was eventually ruled out with lower left leg soreness, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Davis played at least 32 minutes in each of Dallas’ first four games, but he was on the injury report prior to Wednesday’s contest, listed as probable due to bilateral Achilles … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Leaves Game With Soreness In Left Leg
Southwest Notes: Okogie, Adams, Flagg, Mavs, G. Jackson
After using a jumbo starting lineup in their first two games of the season – both losses – the Rockets made a change on Monday, swapping in veteran wing Josh Okogie for center Steven Adams. As head coach Ime Udoka explained before the game, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required), he wanted a look at a smaller, more defensive-minded starting … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Okogie, Adams, Flagg, Mavs, G. Jackson