The Dallas Mavericks have spent two weeks in free fall, during which their coach, Jason Kidd, has lost his cool with the press. They can point to injuries sinking their season, yet they also run a starting lineup without a traditional point guard, and have lacked a spare penetrator to combine with top pick Cooper Flagg.

NBA mock trade explores the Lakers landing Daniel Gafford from the Mavericks in a deadline deal, breaking down roster fit, fantasy impact, and why both teams say yes.

It's the first matchup this season between the teams.

A person familiar with the decision confirmed to The Dallas Morning News that the Mavs have traded recently acquired Malaki Branham to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tyus Jones. Branham was part of the package Dallas landed Tuesday in the massive trade involving Anthony Davis.

Mavericks will have recent trade acquisitions, including Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III for upcoming game against the Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs stood pat at the trade deadline and look to continue to show why they are happy with the progress they've made as they host the swooning Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in the second of a home-and-home miniseries between the teams.

The rookie phenom officially became the face of the Dallas Mavericks shortly before tipoff of a loss to San Antonio.