After he went down in the third quarter of L.A.’s 111-108 win over the Mavericks, LeBron appeared to say that he heard a pop in his foot.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/report-how-long-lebron-james-out-foot-injury/612035

Air Force Falcons guard Kellan Boylan (23) attempts and misses a dunk in the first half of the home game against the Omaha Mavericks on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/air-force-sports/corbin-green-hits-game-winner-as-air-force-beats-omaha-sweeps-home-tourney/article_14994698-8738-11ee-a68c-b71ba841f9e5.html

All that said, the Lakers expect LeBron James (who missed Monday’s game) and Brown (who has missed three straight) back in the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, who last beat the Lakers on Christmas in Texas.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/11/lakers-max-christie-seizes-opportunities-in-rookie-season/

Alperen Sengun produced his eighth double-double of the season and the host Houston Rockets took full advantage of a short-handed Dallas Mavericks roster, rolling to a 122-96 win on Friday.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/rockets-easily-dispatch-short-handed-mavericks-4008326?cid=cna_flip_070214

As for Friday's game against the Kings, the Mavericks will be missing not only Doncic, but recent departures Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie - who were traded to Brooklyn as part of the Irving acquisition.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-11738003/Luka-Doncic-hails-amazing-new-teammate-Kyrie-Irving-likely-debut-Saturday.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

As for the First team, it consists of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/10/donovan-mitchell-all-nba-snub-reaction/

Ben Simmons had 10 points on 5-for-8 shooting against the Mavericks, with 10 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/29/sports/cam-thomas-could-be-forcing-way-into-nets-starting-lineup/

Colorado Mesa's Julian Boyd hit a walk-off two-run home run Sunday to lift the Mavericks to an 11-9 victory over Metro State in the first game of a doubleheader split at The Diamond.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/boyds-hr-secures-cmus-split-with-metro/article_f5123e4e-c133-11ed-81e7-b71718c2d0b9.html

Considering these dynamics, it’s reasonable to conclude that Dallas could make a run in Group B. The Mavericks, with their impressive lineup and potential, could challenge the Nuggets and Clippers.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/07/nba-in-season-tournament-group-b-preview-can-dallas-win/

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green drives to the basket over Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/03/17/lakers-lose-to-mavericks-on-maxi-kleber-buzzer-beater-as-miscues-prove-costly/

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, grabs a rebound in front of Clippers center Daniel Theis, right, during the second half on Wednesday night in Dallas.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/12/20/kawhi-leonard-clippers-hold-off-mavs-for-9th-straight-win/

Davis finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds and five other Lakers scored at least 10 on a night where the team was badly outshot by Irving and the Mavericks from the three-point line.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-03-17/lakers-crumble-dallas-mavericks-maxi-kleber-recap

For those not tuned into the absurd epic known as Kyrie Irving’s NBA career, he has decided once again that his talents are being wasted and forced his way to the Dallas Mavericks.

Source: https://tuftsdaily.com/sports/2023/02/06/sports-and-society-kyrie-irvings-job-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sports-and-society-kyrie-irvings-job-interview&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sports-and-society-kyrie-irvings-

Golden State made 5 of its first 8 shots to jump ahead 11-2 and force a Mavericks timeout 2:36 into the game.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/02/curry-injures-left-leg-leading-warriors-over-mavs-119-113/

Head coach Nolan Rattai moved over to Badlands Baseball after previously managing the Medicine Hat Mavericks.

Source: https://bowislandcommentator.com/sports/2023/10/26/badlands-baseball-earning-nationwide-reputation/

Hereford Stampede now move onto the quarter finals of the play-offs, where East Kent Mavericks await.

Source: https://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/ledbury/23745269.hereford-stampede-v-swindon-storm/?ref=rss

Hey, James, YOU’RE the problem,” said the Dallas Mavericks color commentator as part of his rant, which was strong but calm and delivered with factual information.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/bally/sports-southwest-deleted-brian-dameris-james-harden-video.html

Hot new restaurants in the Hamptons include Mavericks (left) and Enchanté.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/30/the-best-new-hamptons-restaurants-for-summer-2023/

House re-signed with the Heat in the final year of his career, but he was unable to become a two-time champion as Miami lost in the 2011 NBA Finals to the Dallas Mavericks.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/six-memorable-players-to-play-for-both-celtics-heat/

If Tyler wins, the Mavericks, as the highest remaining seed, would host the best-of-three Super Regional next Friday and Saturday.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/late-inning-rally-sends-cmu-to-super-regionals/article_d4d6c298-f71c-11ed-8cc3-7f6d20f1b44f.html