A pair of struggling NBA squads might find new homes if the league opts to avoid expansion, per a key insider.

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks fell short in a 118–104 loss to Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at home Friday night, as fans began directing criticism toward general manager Nico Harrison.

The last thing the Mavericks needed right now was another injury. But troubles have a way of manifesting in Dallas. On a crucial game against the equally struggling Memphis Grizzlies, the Mavericks lost a key player.

Dallas Mavericks fans can not believe what they are seeing from their team as they trail the Memphis Grizzlies.

For the Mavericks, they enter Friday’s game with four players listed on their injury report, including star big man Anthony Davis. Dallas has listed Davis as doubtful for Friday’s contest due to a left calf strain that has caused him to miss the last three games for the Mavericks after he suffered the injury against the Indiana Pacers on October 29.

Ja Morant and Tuomas Iisalo reportedly got into a heated argument after the Grizzlies' recent loss to the Lakers.

Cleveland is the better team and will cover here as a -375 favorite, but the Cavs are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites here. Pass and bet on the spread and/or total instead. Chicago's offense has been very good to start the season as the Bulls have the fifth-best shooting percentage from deep per game (39.