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Mavericks See Macao Trip As Major Opportunity To Build Chemistry

MACAO — P.J. Washington said Thursday that everybody on the Dallas Mavericks pretty much likes each other before the season has even started, one of several players who described a close locker room during the team’s trip to the NBA China Games.

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Kyrie Irving Eyes Australia’s 2028 Olympic Team After Team USA’s 'Tough' Deliberation

Kyrie Irving may have another Olympic dream to chase, and this time, it could take him back to where his story began. The Dallas Mavericks guard has never hidden his interest in representing Australia, despite winning Olympic gold with Team USA in 2016.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Morez Johnson Jr. Explains Why P.J. Washington Has Become His Mavericks Mentor

MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. said Thursday that P.J. Washington is the veteran he goes to whenever he is confused, while Washington said the Dallas Mavericks rookie’s potential is amazing and has embraced a mentorship role with the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Kyrie Irving Says China Feels Like ‘A Second Home’ After Years Of Visits

MACAO — Several Dallas Mavericks players are in China for the first time this week, and on Thursday they described a trip that has included a day in Hong Kong, NBA Cares appearances, and fans waiting for them at every stop.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Kyrie Irving Says Cooper Flagg’s Success Is ‘All Real’ As Mavericks Pairing Begins

MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that Cooper Flagg put up numbers as a rookie that only Michael Jordan had reached, praising the confidence the Dallas Mavericks forward carries everywhere he goes.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Naji Marshall Explains What Mavericks Want From First Preseason Games

MACAO — Naji Marshall said at shootaround Friday that the Dallas Mavericks are ready to compete against somebody else, hours before their preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.

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Cooper Flagg News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Cooper Flagg gets roasted over his new logo for New Balance

Cooper Flagg’s new logo release is being met with a sad trombone noise. The Dallas Mavericks star Flagg officially unveiled his new logo for New Balance at an event on Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 8

Former First Overall Pick Has Playoff Expectations for Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks made a savvy move when they traded for former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks, using only Ryan Nembhard and a second-round pick to get the job done.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8

Kyrie Irving Sends Message To Mavericks Fans After 19 Months Away

MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that he wants to hear Dallas Mavericks fans yell and scream again when he gets back home, thanking them for their patience through 19 months away from the floor.

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Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8

Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont Sends Clear Message On Draft Phenom Cooper Flagg

MACAU — The Dallas Mavericks made a terrible decision by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, but the franchise got lucky by winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.

Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd

The Dallas Mavericks made a huge move early in Masai Ujiri’s tenure as president of the team by getting rid of longtime head coach Jason Kidd. Now, Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is weighing in on what occurred.

Masai Ujiri News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Mavericks owner on Masai Ujiri: ‘There is no daylight between us’

Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont apparently has no intention of looking over Masai Ujiri’s shoulder. In fact, Dumont made it clear that Ujiri has his full backing when it comes to running the basketball side of the organization.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 8

Mavericks’ Dumont Talks Arena, Ujiri, Cuban, More

With their lease at American Airlines Center set to expire in 2031, the Mavericks would like to move into a new arena for the 2031/32 season, but there’s still no timeline for when construction might begin on a new building, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Kyrie Irving reveals setback that held him back from return to Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks missed star point guard Kyrie Irving for the entire 2025-26 NBA season because of an ACL injury he suffered in March 2025. Initial optimism that the former No.

Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Dwight Powell Reveals What Sets This Year’s Mavericks Team Apart From Previous Seasons

The Dallas Mavericks have gone through some major changes in the past few seasons, but veteran center Dwight Powell thinks there is something special about this team’s current group.

Max Christie News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Max Christie Opens Up About Carving Out His Own Role While Playing Alongside Superstars

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie has spent much of his career playing next to some of the biggest names in basketball. From sharing the court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers to now playing alongside Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg in Dallas, Christie understands what it takes to succeed next to superstars.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Zaccharie Risacher Discusses Pressure and Expectations Of Being No. 1 Pick

Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher understands the enormous expectations that come with being selected number one overall in the NBA draft. But the 21-year-old believes the best way to handle that pressure is to shut out outside noise and just focus on improving his game.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Kyrie Irving set to play this weekend for first time since March 2025

Kyrie Irving’s long wait is almost over. The Mavericks guard is expected to play in one of the team’s two preseason games against the Rockets in China this weekend, coach Dusty May said, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line⁠.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Mavs Star Reveals Racial Incident During NBA Preseason Trip to China

A routine walk through the streets of Macao turned into an unexpected moment for a Dallas Mavericks big man. During the team’s preseason trip, Dereck Lively II reportedly recorded himself walking through a street and said he heard someone use a racial slur.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 7