Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving could return from his ACL tear before the NBA All-Star break. DallasHoopsJournal senior reporter Grant Afseth spoke about Irving’s return on the latest HoopsHype podcast.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum faces a season-ending surgery. Persistent issues with his right knee, stemming from offseason treatment, necessitate this procedure. Exum's career has been marked by injuries.

The Mavericks were optimistic in late September when they convened in Vancouver for their first training camp practice, missing only the injured Kyrie Irving. That wasn’t the case by the end of the first practice.

Klay Thompson had fans emotional.

Thompson, who has recently been linked to a potential trade away from Dallas, was out of action in the Mavs’ last game due to an ankle injury. On Thursday, the team made an announcement about his status ahead of Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Here’s how to watch Jazz vs. Mavericks on Dec. 15, including game time, TV channel, and streaming options for the 2025–26 season.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd discussed Dereck Lively II’s post-injury options before the team announced a season-ending foot surgery. Kidd understood how another unfortunate setback can weigh down on a 21-year-old center whose three-year career, thus far, has been plagued by injuries.