Cooper Flagg being unfit is the last thing that the Dallas Mavericks need right now. The 2025-26 NBA season has been a nightmare for the Dallas Mavericks, as they have a terrible 9-16 record and hold the 10th seed in the Western Conference.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as 5 questions before Dallas Mavericks host Brooklyn Nets. The Dallas Mavericks have their next game against the Brooklyn Nets, a team that could be a trap for Cooper Flagg and his crew.

The Dallas Mavericks are taking a careful approach as they evaluate their long-term plans, and one insider recently shed some light on how the organization views its current roster.

Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard — two undrafted players — are stepping up big time for the Dallas Mavericks.

The Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks meet Friday at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Milwaukee has gotten off to a slow start this season, currently sitting at 9-12, but won their most recent game against the Boston Celtics 116-101.

The Los Angeles Lakers won't be thrilled with a recent reunion idea involving their star guard and the Dallas Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks (9-16) host the Brooklyn Nets (6-17) following a long break due to the NBA Cup. Neither team made it out of group play, so they got to rest and then play one another… which isn’t the worst outcome! Dallas last beat the Houston Rockets while the Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans the last time they saw the floor.