Mike Curtis
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Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Past: The Detroit News, Syracuse.com | The Post Standard, The Tennessean. Saginaw native. TSU alum. SJI. NABJ. ΑΦΑ. Crohn’s fighter.
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Mike Curtis
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· Apr 30
Anthony Davis faces immense pressure in Dallas. His journey suggests he can handle it
Davis is being faced with the monumental task of filling Luka Doncic’s shoes with the Mavericks.
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New story: Though the shoes he’s tasked to fill are uniquely immense, Anthony Davis brings championship pedigree & the will to give a heartbroken fan base hope. Everything about his journey suggests he's built for it.
A profile on the Mavs' new superstar: www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
A profile on the Mavs' new superstar: www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
A new starting lineup for the #Mavs tonight:
D’Angelo Russell
Max Christie
Cooper Flagg
PJ Washington
Daniel Gafford
Klay Thompson will come off the bench.
D’Angelo Russell
Max Christie
Cooper Flagg
PJ Washington
Daniel Gafford
Klay Thompson will come off the bench.
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A new starting lineup for the #Mavs tonight:
D’Angelo Russell
Max Christie
Cooper Flagg
PJ Washington
Daniel Gafford
Klay Thompson will come off the bench.
D’Angelo Russell
Max Christie
Cooper Flagg
PJ Washington
Daniel Gafford
Klay Thompson will come off the bench.
Reposted by Mike Curtis
A trial date has been set in the ongoing legal battle between the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks over a contract breach and the future of American Airlines Center.
Trial date set for Mavericks vs. Stars legal feud over American Airlines Center
The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars are slated for a jury trial on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at 9 a.m.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A trial date has been set in the ongoing legal battle between the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks over a contract breach and the future of American Airlines Center.
Jason Kidd said Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) will be re-evaluated once the team gets back to Dallas.
November 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Jason Kidd said Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) will be re-evaluated once the team gets back to Dallas.
Asked Kidd about Flagg making 21 straight FTs to start his NBA career:
"I'm gonna tell him you jinxed him...He's getting to the FT line & making them. He has to continue to keep being aggressive. That's a part of his game, understanding how to get to the FT line if the other parts aren't working."
"I'm gonna tell him you jinxed him...He's getting to the FT line & making them. He has to continue to keep being aggressive. That's a part of his game, understanding how to get to the FT line if the other parts aren't working."
November 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Asked Kidd about Flagg making 21 straight FTs to start his NBA career:
"I'm gonna tell him you jinxed him...He's getting to the FT line & making them. He has to continue to keep being aggressive. That's a part of his game, understanding how to get to the FT line if the other parts aren't working."
"I'm gonna tell him you jinxed him...He's getting to the FT line & making them. He has to continue to keep being aggressive. That's a part of his game, understanding how to get to the FT line if the other parts aren't working."
Mavs star Anthony Davis is probable for tomorrow’s game vs. the Pacers due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy.
Dereck Lively II is doubtful with a right knee sprain.
Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) is also doubtful.
Brandon Williams (personal reasons) is questionable.
Dereck Lively II is doubtful with a right knee sprain.
Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) is also doubtful.
Brandon Williams (personal reasons) is questionable.
October 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Mavs star Anthony Davis is probable for tomorrow’s game vs. the Pacers due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy.
Dereck Lively II is doubtful with a right knee sprain.
Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) is also doubtful.
Brandon Williams (personal reasons) is questionable.
Dereck Lively II is doubtful with a right knee sprain.
Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) is also doubtful.
Brandon Williams (personal reasons) is questionable.
New story: Cooper Flagg, wearing a replica of the green jersey former Mavs No. 1 overall pick Mark Aguirre donned, brought fans to their feet when he soared for the first poster dunk of his NBA career.
It was the defining moment of the Mavs’ 1st win of the season. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
It was the defining moment of the Mavs’ 1st win of the season. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Mavericks get 1st win of year vs. Raptors as Cooper Flagg has best night of young career
Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell both scored more than 20 points to lift Dallas past Toronto on Sunday night.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New story: Cooper Flagg, wearing a replica of the green jersey former Mavs No. 1 overall pick Mark Aguirre donned, brought fans to their feet when he soared for the first poster dunk of his NBA career.
It was the defining moment of the Mavs’ 1st win of the season. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
It was the defining moment of the Mavs’ 1st win of the season. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Austin Reaves might get a 50-ball this week.
October 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Austin Reaves might get a 50-ball this week.
The #Mavs will officially kickoff the celebration of their 45th anniversary in tonight’s game against the #Raptors with the debut of their new Classic Edition uniforms.
They’ll wear these uniforms 13 times this season and 12 times at home, which will be accompanied by a new court.
They’ll wear these uniforms 13 times this season and 12 times at home, which will be accompanied by a new court.
October 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Anthony Davis on how Cooper Flagg has dealt with his first hint of adversity in the NBA:
"This is adversity? We have 80 games left. We can run off 10 straight & then what? That's how I look at it & I'm sure that's how he looks at it...An NBA season is a rollercoaster. We're staying positive."
"This is adversity? We have 80 games left. We can run off 10 straight & then what? That's how I look at it & I'm sure that's how he looks at it...An NBA season is a rollercoaster. We're staying positive."
October 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Anthony Davis on how Cooper Flagg has dealt with his first hint of adversity in the NBA:
"This is adversity? We have 80 games left. We can run off 10 straight & then what? That's how I look at it & I'm sure that's how he looks at it...An NBA season is a rollercoaster. We're staying positive."
"This is adversity? We have 80 games left. We can run off 10 straight & then what? That's how I look at it & I'm sure that's how he looks at it...An NBA season is a rollercoaster. We're staying positive."
Cooper Flagg on the mood after two disappointing losses:
"I don't think it was great, if I can speak for myself. I know I'm kicking myself & I'm obviously not happy. I'm a little upset. I'm just a competitor. I love to win and I want to win as many games as possible. It's not a great start."
"I don't think it was great, if I can speak for myself. I know I'm kicking myself & I'm obviously not happy. I'm a little upset. I'm just a competitor. I love to win and I want to win as many games as possible. It's not a great start."
October 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Cooper Flagg on the mood after two disappointing losses:
"I don't think it was great, if I can speak for myself. I know I'm kicking myself & I'm obviously not happy. I'm a little upset. I'm just a competitor. I love to win and I want to win as many games as possible. It's not a great start."
"I don't think it was great, if I can speak for myself. I know I'm kicking myself & I'm obviously not happy. I'm a little upset. I'm just a competitor. I love to win and I want to win as many games as possible. It's not a great start."
Lost in the madness of opening night was a huge milestone for Anthony Davis. He became the 66th player in NBA history to reach 19,000 points.
He is the 8th player with 19,000+ points, 8,000+ rebounds, 2,000+ assists, 1,800+ blocks & 1,000+ steals.
He is the 8th player with 19,000+ points, 8,000+ rebounds, 2,000+ assists, 1,800+ blocks & 1,000+ steals.
October 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Lost in the madness of opening night was a huge milestone for Anthony Davis. He became the 66th player in NBA history to reach 19,000 points.
He is the 8th player with 19,000+ points, 8,000+ rebounds, 2,000+ assists, 1,800+ blocks & 1,000+ steals.
He is the 8th player with 19,000+ points, 8,000+ rebounds, 2,000+ assists, 1,800+ blocks & 1,000+ steals.
Just thought of it. That next Wemby-Chet matchup will be cinema.
October 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Just thought of it. That next Wemby-Chet matchup will be cinema.
Double OT in consecutive games? If they keep this up, this team might be gassed by the time they come to Dallas on Monday.
OKC will be on the first night of a back-to-back that night, while Dallas will be on the second night of a B2B.
OKC will be on the first night of a back-to-back that night, while Dallas will be on the second night of a B2B.
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Double OT in consecutive games? If they keep this up, this team might be gassed by the time they come to Dallas on Monday.
OKC will be on the first night of a back-to-back that night, while Dallas will be on the second night of a B2B.
OKC will be on the first night of a back-to-back that night, while Dallas will be on the second night of a B2B.
At this rate, OKC is going to have 82 overtime games.
October 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
At this rate, OKC is going to have 82 overtime games.
From last night: Victor Wembanyama stole the show on a stage intended for Cooper Flagg & reminded the world he's still the most talented No. 1 pick in recent memory.
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First test of Mavericks’ jumbo lineup with Cooper Flagg at point fizzles vs. Wemby, Spurs
After Dallas dropped its season opener and the No. 1 overall pick’s debut, players stressed that it’s only one game.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
From last night: Victor Wembanyama stole the show on a stage intended for Cooper Flagg & reminded the world he's still the most talented No. 1 pick in recent memory.
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New story: Cooper Flagg admits he feels nervous ahead of his NBA debut, but he doesn't feel pressure to become the savior of the #Mavs thanks to his future Hall of Fame teammates.
"The opportunity I was given this year took a lot of that pressure off me." www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
"The opportunity I was given this year took a lot of that pressure off me." www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Mavs’ Cooper Flagg isn’t worried about pressure as NBA debut vs. Wemby-led Spurs nears
Flagg admitted he felt several emotions ahead of his first official NBA game.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
New story: Cooper Flagg admits he feels nervous ahead of his NBA debut, but he doesn't feel pressure to become the savior of the #Mavs thanks to his future Hall of Fame teammates.
"The opportunity I was given this year took a lot of that pressure off me." www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
"The opportunity I was given this year took a lot of that pressure off me." www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Looks like OKC is just fine giving Chet the ball and letting him go to work early in this one, especially while Jalen Williams is out. Curious to see when SGA will assert himself.
October 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Looks like OKC is just fine giving Chet the ball and letting him go to work early in this one, especially while Jalen Williams is out. Curious to see when SGA will assert himself.
The NBA has a record 135 international players on opening night rosters from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents.
The #Mavs have four of those players: Kyrie Irving (Australia), Dante Exum (Australia), Dwight Powell (Canada) and Ryan Nembhard (Canada).
The #Mavs have four of those players: Kyrie Irving (Australia), Dante Exum (Australia), Dwight Powell (Canada) and Ryan Nembhard (Canada).
October 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The NBA has a record 135 international players on opening night rosters from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents.
The #Mavs have four of those players: Kyrie Irving (Australia), Dante Exum (Australia), Dwight Powell (Canada) and Ryan Nembhard (Canada).
The #Mavs have four of those players: Kyrie Irving (Australia), Dante Exum (Australia), Dwight Powell (Canada) and Ryan Nembhard (Canada).
The #Mavs officially announce they’ll celebrate their 45th anniversary this season by revealing their new Classic Edition uniforms.
The set was worn by franchise icons such as Rolando Blackman, Derek Harper, Mark Aguirre and Brad Davis during the franchise’s formative years.
The set was worn by franchise icons such as Rolando Blackman, Derek Harper, Mark Aguirre and Brad Davis during the franchise’s formative years.
October 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The #Mavs officially announce they’ll celebrate their 45th anniversary this season by revealing their new Classic Edition uniforms.
The set was worn by franchise icons such as Rolando Blackman, Derek Harper, Mark Aguirre and Brad Davis during the franchise’s formative years.
The set was worn by franchise icons such as Rolando Blackman, Derek Harper, Mark Aguirre and Brad Davis during the franchise’s formative years.