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Kyrie Irving exited Monday's game between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings with what has been initially diagnosed as a left knee sprain. Irving landed awkwardly after being fouled on a drive to the basket in the first quarter. Irving remained on the court for several minutes. Irving initially left the court for the locker room before returning to the court to take two … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Leaves Game With Left Knee Sprain

The Dallas Mavericks frontcourt is getting healthier for the stretch run. Anthony Davis recently returned to the lineup. Now, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are both on track to return next week. Lively has been out since January 14 with an ankle injury. In 32 games (25 starts) this season, Lively has averaged 9.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 blocks per … [Read more...] about Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford On Track To Return Next Week

When Mark Cuban sold the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson/Dumont families, he told various media outlets that he would retain control of basketball operations "forevermore." The Adelson family was expected to concentrate on the business side of the Mavericks with their goal of legalizing gambling in Texas and to build a casino resort in the Dallas area. But Nico Harrison was … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban ‘Fully Expected To Run Basketball, NBA Wouldn’t Let It In Contract’

Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Wednesday. Irving only had a tear in his ACL with no other damage to any ligaments, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Irving suffered the injury on March 3 against the Kings. The Mavs are 3-8 since Irving's injury. … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Undergoes Successful Surgery To Repair Torn ACL

Rick Carlisle and the Dallas Mavericks parted ways early in the tenure of Luka Doncic as the two didn't always get along. But Carlisle has reportedly evolved with that experience and has been easier to get along with since joining the Indiana Pacers for his second stint. "I also firmly believe that Rick's experience late in his tenure in Dallas have benefited the Indiana … [Read more...] about Rick Carlisle Has ‘Mellowed’ Since Leaving Mavericks For Pacers