The Dallas Mavericks have a back-to-back to go through before playing the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, and it starts with a road game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. And in a strange fashion, the Pelicans are actually the favorites thanks to a four-game winning streak.

The Mavericks may have their most movable piece drawing attention. Big man Daniel Gafford is generating trade interest from the Warriors, Knicks, Pacers and Raptors, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.

The Mavericks continue to rely on Flagg, the NBA’s youngest player, in high-leverage moments. Flagg scored two baskets in the final 59 seconds of the fourth quarter, which got Dallas into overtime. In the extra period, Flagg missed the three shots he attempted but was able to assist Davis for the game-deciding basket.

The New Orleans Pelicans have won four games in a row. They look to make it five in a row Monday vs. the Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are still feeling the effects of general manager Nico Harrison even after he was fired by the organization. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hu

Cade Cunningham and the red-hot Pistons bring their four-game win streak to Dallas where Cooper Flagg is coming off a career-high 42-point performance. Here's how to watch for free.

Ambiguity around the trade deadline feels like flexibility. In reality, it may be the last fragile attempt to protect leverage in an asset-starved moment.

The Dallas Mavericks have a two-game road trip coming up, and it starts with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday afternoon. The last time these two teams played in Philadelphia, the Luka Doncic trade had just been made,