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The Dallas Mavericks found rare success during the 2025-26 NBA season following their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The Dallas Mavericks showed some potential of making a comeback this season after a 119-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

The Dallas Mavericks could be back on track after winning their 5th game in six matchups, signaling a potential uptick in their hopes after a horrific start.

Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard — two undrafted players — are stepping up big time for the Dallas Mavericks.

It would be fair to assume that rust would be a contributing factor for two teams coming off five-day layoffs. That wasn’t the case in Friday’s meeting between the Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets, a clash of two balanced scoring efforts.

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 Dallas Mavericks have their next game against the Brooklyn Nets, a team that could be a trap for Cooper Flagg and his crew. To learn more about the Nets, we

Dallas Mavericks' young center Dereck Lively II is undergoing season-ending surgery on his right foot due to chronic pain. This marks his third procedure in a year, impacting his availability significantly.