This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as Cooper Flagg jump has Mavericks moving up in NBA power rankings. The Dallas Mavericks are still struggling with a 4-10 record, but their recent week has given more optimism than pessimism.

The Dallas Mavericks have had an unfortunate start to the season, despite high offseason expectations. The team currently sits at a 4-10 record, 13th in the Western Conference, and Anthony Davis has joined Kyrie Irving on the injury list with a left calf injury.

Rookie Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks past the Blazers 138-133 in OT, ending a three-game losing streak while reaching a career milestone.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as Cooper Flagg makes NBA history in Mavericks' overtime win over Trail Blazers.

Memphis’ thin guard depth prompted the Grizzlies to sign rookie Jahmai Mashack to a two-way contract Sunday. He was the 59th overall pick in the June draft and has been playing with the Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League.

Behind another standout performance from Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks secured a 138–133 overtime victory vs. Blazers on Sunday.

NBA superstar Luka Dončić had a “negative interaction” with Patrick Dumont before the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, according to Lakers Daily.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg makes basketball history never done in NBA even by LeBron James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Cooper Flagg remains one of the most special young basketball players on the planet.

Fans grew frustrated as Anthony Davis showed up wearing a Green Bay Packers jersey during the Mavs' game against Portland.

Houston Rockets, surprisingly strong early, are exploring a blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving to fill the void left by Fred VanVleet's season-ending

The Dallas Mavericks have a new candidate for their general manager vacancy: former NBA champ Metta World Peace.