Expert recap and game analysis of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA game from February 27, 2025 on ESPN.

Luka Dončić faces his old team Tuesday night as his Lakers host the Mavericks. Here are our best NBA player props for Doncic, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

A leaked audio from the intense Lakers vs. Mavericks matchup has revealed a heated, NSFW exchange between Kyrie Irving and Jarred Vanderbilt.

Luka Doncic shared some kind words for ex-Mavericks teammate Derrick Jones Jr. after the Lakers' win vs. the Clippers.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd took issue Wednesday with media speculation that Kyrie Irving’s heavy workload over the last month led to the nine-time All-Star’s season-ending knee injury. Irving tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Monday in the first quarter of a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

The Dallas Mavericks torpedoed their future by trading Luka Doncic in early February, a deal that will likely be remembered as the worst trade in NBA history. It was malpractice then, and it's still the worst move a general manager could ever make in the NBA.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd explained that Kyrie Irving's injury was a freak accident and wasn't for a specific reason.

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Not that it's the kind of assist Durant or anyone wanted to see.

The news of Kyrie Irving's torn ACL has reverberated around the NBA and the general response from fellow players indicates how well-liked Irving is around the league. This includes Kevin Durant's comments on the matter;

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season. The team confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday.