The Dallas Mavericks traded for Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards just 11 months ago, and they have reaped the benefits of the deal with an NBA Finals run and a strong start this season. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes gave the Mavs a "B" for their work on the trade.

Kyrie Irving received an injury update from Jason Kidd ahead of the Mavericks' game against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.

According to Forbes, the Cowboys top the list of profitable sports teams with an estimated operating income of $564 million. The Dallas Mavericks come in tied for 13th with the Philadelphia Eagles, holding an estimated operating income of $158 million.

Thursday night’s game featuring the Portland Trail Blazers at the Dallas Mavericks has been moved up one hour “due to inclement weather,” the NBA has announced. The game will start at 4:30 p.m. at American Airlines Arena. A heavy snowstorm is expected to hit the Dallas area.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for Tuesday

The Trail Blazers sport the fifth-worst defensive rating in the NBA, and the matchup will be particularly favorable for Grimes. Portland has allowed opposing SGs to average 35.8 PRAs this season.

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to face off against the Dallas Mavericks in the second matchup of a back-to-back spread. The Blazers are coming off a big win

Fan voting counts 50% in deciding starters for the February 16 contest in San Francisco, with a media panel and current NBA players each accounting for 25% of final totals.

1. Houston and Memphis renew rivalry. These teams have 24 wins apiece, tied for the second-best record in the Western Conference. There’s also been animosity between these teams in the past, and it could get even better with Ja Morant (shoulder) possibly returning.