The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The rare defeat had plenty of caveats for both sides. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a late scratch with a wrist sprain. He joined Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein in street clothes.

The Dallas Mavericks are in title contention this season but have unfortunately dealt with injuries to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the role players try to steer the ship until the stars return.

There's no doubt that the Mavericks are proving to be a legitimate contender in the Western Conference, when their superstar trio is healthy.

The Dallas Mavericks could be adding a well-rounded big man to their rotation. Maxi Kleber is considered one of the Mavericks players who has a trade market. That's why he could be moved to bring ...

The Mavericks, who remain on the look for an impact perimeter defender, have dangled center Daniel Gafford in those talks, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic.

As the Mavericks look to make another run to the NBA Finals, they could use some extra firepower next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

If the Mavs want to avoid trading Grimes, they'd have to include two of Olivier Maxence-Prosper ($2.8 million), Spencer Dinwiddie ($2 million), Markieff Morris ($2 million), and Jaden Hardy ($2 million).

Dejounte Murray lit the Mavericks up for 30 points, and Trey Murphy III wasn't far behind with 24. Neither was entirely efficient from the floor, but they made enough shots to sink the Mavs. Dallas' starters just weren't good enough, which is where we'll start our three takeaways.

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Powell was escorted to the locker room in Friday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent lower-body injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. It was later reported that he wouldn't return to the game, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Powell was escorted to the locker room in Friday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent lower-body injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Powell slipped and fell in the third quarter Friday,

It’s hard to figure out just how good the Mavericks are at the midway point of the season given the litany of injuries to their key players.