The Phoenix Suns are 6-1 in their last seven games. They play the second of a back-to-back Nov. 13 at home vs. the Indiana Pacers.

Where will the Dallas Mavericks turn following their decision to fire former general manager Nico Harrison? Co-interim general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi have big decisions to make as the franchise decides which direction to take after their worst 12-game start since the 2017-18 season.

There seems to be no respite for the Dallas Mavericks with a 3-9 record. Now, as the Mavs host the LA Clippers on Friday in a crucial NBA Cup group-stage matchup, both teams are eager to halt their losing streaks.

To add to the woes, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg is fighting through a pair of injuries. Flagg sprained his right thumb on Monday night and is still dealing with left shoulder pain from an ailment that originally occurred against Oklahoma City on October 27.

Cooper Flagg is going through a bit of a rough start in his rookie year for the Mavericks, but Bucks head coach Doc Rivers believes in him.

In the aftermath of the Dallas Mavericks firing general manager Nico Harrison, Mavs legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki provided his opinion on the matter, noting the franchise should have made the move over the summer and adding that he didn't want "negative energy" hanging over the team to start the Cooper Flagg era.

Despite adding No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks have lost four straight and sit in last place in the Western Conference at 2-7. Hall of Fame former Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki weighed in, saying he “feels bad” for the fans because of the team’s “disastrous start” and offered some advice to the 18-year-old Flagg.

Cooper Flagg is continuing a true Mavericks tradition -- making life difficult for Suns star Devin Booker.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg may not stay the No. 1 overall pick in the draft if he were to be part of the 2026 class, according to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor.