A new arena might be just the tip of the construction iceberg, though. Dallas' new arena is set to be a multi-use entertainment hub, one set to be open "365 days a year," per Welts. One of the nation's grander sports complexes could soon follow.

The Dallas Mavericks are reeling from an embarrassing loss to the San Antonio Spurs, although Klay Thompson thinks they have potential.

The Mavs had a busy offseason, which included drafting first overall, re-signing stars and role players, and making some free agency acquisitions. After missing the playoffs last season, the Mavericks have reloaded and look like real contenders in a competitive Western Conference.

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener, and Stephen A. Smith explained why Anthony Davis has to step up.

Klay Thompson ’s girlfriend, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, became the talk of the night after being spotted hand in hand with the NBA star following the game. The couple was seen walking through the tunnel at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where the Texas native supported her boyfriend courtside during the Mavs’ season opener.

There may not be a fix available on the roster for how the offense is currently playing, so could Kyrie Irving come back sooner than expected?

Washington finished with the second-worst record in the NBA last season and drafted Lake Highlands native Tre Johnson with the 12th overall pick. The Wizards enter Friday’s game coming off a season-opening 133-120 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Skip Bayless feels the Mavericks' defense is as bad as the Cowboys' after Victor Wembanyama drops a 40-point double-double against them.