The Dallas Mavericks are no exception, as they may have to face the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James in a seven-game series just to reach the NBA Finals.

The Mavericks have publicly campaigned for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be voted as starters for this year’s All-Star Game.

Chicago is fighting for a playoff spot and that could have them potentially make a run to make it. In this new trade scenario by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report, the Bulls land a star forward to increase their chances.

Kyrie Irving’s Dallas Mavericks (23-19) and the Charlotte Hornets (10-28) hit the court at Spectrum Center on Monday, January 20, starting at 12:00 PM ET.Their last time out, the Mavericks

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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly resting power forward Zion Williamson.

The Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets kick off an early slate of NBA games on Martin Luther King Day with a noon ET tip at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Jan 15, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks head to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavs are 22-17, which puts them in fifth place. The Pelicans are 8-32, which puts them in dead last (15th).

The Mavs rallied to beat the Thunder, who currently sit in the top spot of the Western Conference. Dallas' win came despite missing star player Luka Doncic, who remains out with a calf strain. However, the Thunder were also depleted, going without star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and key role player Isaiah Hartenstein.

Fresh off a 40-point romp to begin their run through California, the Boston Celtics now head down the coast for a matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in Inglewood, Calif.