The Mavericks have lost four of their last six, and the Kings have lost six of seven. Something’s got to give.

The Sacramento Kings search for a win as they welcome the Dallas Mavericks in a regular season game at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT) on Saturday.

Jonathan Kuminga has been a consistent figure in trade rumors involving the Golden State Warriors. The rumblings got even louder after the 6-foot-7 forward fell out of head coach Steve Kerr’s rotation. Despite being healthy, Kuminga has made just one appearance for Golden State in the last seven games.

Dallas Mavericks mascot Champ wears a Christmas-themed costume while interacting with fans during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Dallas. The Dallas Mavericks are one of 10 NBA teams in action on Christmas Day.

Ahead of their Christmas Day matchup, Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg received some high praise from Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green.

The Dallas Mavericks played the second game of a back-to-back set against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. The Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 131-130 at the American Airlines Center.

Dallas's generational rookie displayed his stardom on the national stage, notching an impressive performance on Christmas Day.

Stephen Curry starred for the Warriors on Christmas once again, as Golden State withstood Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.

Nuggets vs Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, December 23. Nikola Jokic is in the giving spirit.