For the 22 teams that did not qualify for the quarterfinals, the league has given them two games each to complete their 82-game schedule since the rest of the tournament (apart from the championship) counts towards the regular season.

With Dallas no longer able to advance out of its group after the loss to Los Angeles, the NBA announced two additions to the Mavs’ schedule. The Mavericks are set for a pair of regular season matchups against the Nets and Jazz, a pair of teams that also have been eliminated from the NBA Cup.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg speaks on facing LeBron James for the first time in his career in the loss to the Lakers.

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a rough 5-14 start, and with injuries piling up, trade rumors have begun to swirl. However, despite the team’s struggles and external noise, the front office has reportedly made its position clear on one key player: Kyrie Irving is not on the trading block.

The Lakers beat the Mavericks 129-119 in their post-Thanksgiving showdown. James tallied 13 points, five rebounds, seven assists and a steal. Doncic added 35 points, five boards and 11 dimes, while Austin Reaves led the scoring for L.A. with 38.

A recent video from the Lakers vs. Mavericks game showed LeBron James making the Mavericks’ bench laugh, except for D’Angelo Russell.

Ryan Nembhard may be on the way to his first NBA start as part of the Dallas Mavericks with Anthony Davis returning to action.

Nico Harrison is out in Dallas, and Luka Dončić has adjusted to L.A. life. What should be expected in Friday's Mavericks-Lakers matchup?