With a rise in production, plus improved team performance, Flagg has risen to the top spot in NBA.com's latest rookie ladder from Steve Aschburner. Kon Knueppel, his former Duke teammate and Charlotte Hornets wing, previously held the No. 1 slot.

The Dallas Mavericks might have a plan in place to try and lure Luka Doncic back to the franchise once he hits free agency in a few years.

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.

The former Zag took over as the Mavs’ starting point guard six games ago, and he has immediately helped everything click for what had been among the NBA’s most constipated offenses.

The Dallas Mavericks have announced that third-year center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, which will be his third procedure on his foot in the last calendar year. He has only played in 7 games this year due to ongoing foot and knee issues, and hasn't played since November 21st because of this foot issue.

Dallas Mavericks fans, maybe all that struggle to start the season was worth it! It’s safe to say that the Dallas Mavericks have had a rough go of it this season.

Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks (9-16) are back home after losing to the OKC Thunder to take on the Brooklyn Nets (6-17).