Zach LaVine scored 22 points and DeMar DeRozan added 20, each sitting out the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat Dallas 122-98.

When the Dallas Mavericks signed Naji Marshall to a three-year, $27 million contract in the offseason, they expected him to bring intensity. And he did just that on Tuesday, going right after LeBron James in a road game versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kyrie Irving took a scary tumble Monday that forced him to leave the Mavericks’ game against the Kings early. The nine-time NBA All-Star had to be helped off the court after he went flailing to the ground while attempting to drive down the lane and stayed on the court for several minutes in what could be a major Mavericks injury concern.

Washington has been cleared to play Saturday, so Marshall will retreat to his bench role. As a reserve this season (32 games), Marshall has averaged 11.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.

The Dallas Mavericks ended a three-game home stand by hosting the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Dallas is still dealing with a damaged frontcourt as Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford,

As he sat on the team bench, Dallas Mavericks small forward Naji Marshall appeared both determined and at peace.

The Dallas Mavericks Naji Marshall recently went against LeBron James with too small gesture after sinking a smooth jumper over him.

The run of victories extended to four after the Kings took care of the shorthanded Mavericks, whose season took another disastrous turn when Kyrie Irving’s left leg landed awkwardly on a drive to the basket late in the first quarter.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks in the first of many revenge games to come for Luka Doncic, but LeBron James that closed the game out.

Following the Mavericks' fourth defeat in the past five games, head coach Jason Kidd met with the media where he addressed Irving's injury. Kidd called the ailment 'unlucky' as he spoke about the injuries that are piling up across the roster.

Though the Mavericks touting a Defensive Player of the Year candidate in return, Anthony Davis was sidelined since straining his left adductor during his Mavericks’ debut. Dallas (31-27 ...