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NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 22
3 things to think about before the Mavericks play the Pacers 
The Dallas Mavericks will try to notch their first win of the season as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers Friday night. Opening night didn’t go the Mavericks’ way, as they lost to the Rockets in Houston Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Kyrie Irving has brutal assessment of Mavericks after ugly loss
Kyrie Irving is not giving anyone much reason to be optimistic about the Dallas Mavericks this season with his comments following the team’s season opener.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / October 22
Mavericks’ Dusty May: There are going to be puzzles we’ll have to figure out
Dusty May saw enough in the Mavericks’ opener to identify both the problems and a few possible solutions. The challenge is making those corrections before Friday’s visit to the Pacers.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Marcus Sasser News / Mavs Moneyball / October 22
Marcus Sasser’s big game off the bench begs the question: Have the Mavericks found a backup guard?
The Dallas Mavericks got blown out 128-110 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in their season opener. The game was actually quite competitive for three of the four quarters, but an abysmal second quarter saw the Mavs largely get dismantled.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 22
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Magic
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days to play another regular-season game. The Rockets welcomed him back with double teams. Irving finished with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Mavericks’ 128-110 opening loss Wednesday, shooting 6-of-9 from the field.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Kyrie Irving didn’t want to use ‘graphic word’ to describe Mavericks’ absolutely appalling effort vs. Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks suffered an embarrassing 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets in their 2026-27 regular-season opener Wednesday night, spoiling Kyrie Irving’s highly anticipated return from injury.
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.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 22
Cooper Flagg Says Mavericks' 38-12 Second-Quarter Collapse Reflects Recurring Problem
HOUSTON — The Dallas Mavericks scored on 6 of their 30 possessions in the second quarter Wednesday night, according to play-type data reviewed by Dallas Sports Journal.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg sums up reason Dallas got blown out by Rockets in season opener
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg pointed to poor organization and defensive breakdowns following Wednesday’s 18-point loss to the Houston Rockets. The defeat marked a disappointing beginning to the Mavericks’ new season under head coach Dusty May.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 22
'We Let Go Of The Rope': Dusty May On Mavericks' Second Quarter In Houston
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets outscored the Dallas Mavericks 38-12 in the second quarter Wednesday night at Toyota Center and took a 32-point lead into halftime.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 22
Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 128-110 opening night loss at the Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) opened the 2026-27 season against the in-state rival Houston Rockets (1-0) on Wednesday night, falling 128-110 at the Toyota Center after one of the worst second quarters you will ever see.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 22
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ season-opening 128-110 loss at the Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) dropped their season opener to the Houston Rockets (1-0) on Wednesday, losing 128-110 in Houston. Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 32 points, while Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 21
3 Overreactions As Mavericks Get Trampled By Rockets in Season Opener
The Dallas Mavericks started the 2026-27 regular season against the in-state rival Houston Rockets. Someone should've let the Mavericks know that. It was a fun first quarter, with the Mavericks starting 6/10 from three, with a showcase of great ball movement, versatile lineups, and a lot of depth.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Kyrie Irving flashes vintage form on 1st NBA bucket in almost 600 days
The Dallas Mavericks ushered in the Dustin May era for the first time on Wednesday. But Cooper Flagg meshing with the ex-Michigan coach wasn’t the only thing on the mind of fans.
Walter Clayton Jr. News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 21
Mavericks Signing Walter Clayton Jr. To Two-Way Contract
DALLAS — Walter Clayton Jr. is signing a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks after none of the league’s other 29 teams put in a waiver claim on him by Wednesday’s 4 p.m.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Final Injury Report for Mavericks-Rockets: Will Kyrie Irving, Fred VanVleet Play?
The Dallas Mavericks are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Dallas enters the new season looking to bounce back behind their core led by Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving after finishing 12th in the Western Conference with a 26-56 record last season.
Dwight Powell News / Lindy's Sports / October 20
Mavericks cut Dwight Powell, closing 12-year chapter
The Mavericks waived the 35-year-old center, closing a 12-year stay that began when he arrived as the secondary piece in the 2014 trade that brought Rajon Rondo from Boston.
Dwight Powell News / Hoops Wire / October 19
Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons
The Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell, parting with their longest-tenured player to reach the regular-season roster limit, the team announced Monday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Viral Sports News / October 18
Dallas Mavericks Suddenly Cut 2 Players Before NBA Season
The Dallas Mavericks trimmed their roster on Saturday by waiving guards Seth Lundy and John Poulakidas, moves that open a two-way slot while leaving the franchise still one step short of full compliance with NBA roster limits ahead of Monday’s regular-season deadline.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Mavericks Cut Seth Lundy, John Poulakidas
The Mavericks have made a pair of cuts, announcing in a press release that guards Seth Lundy and John Poulakidas have been waived. Lundy was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract while Poulakidas held one of Dallas’ three two-way deals.
Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Jason Kidd has landed a new job
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has officially landed a new job. Kidd is joining ESPN as an NBA analyst, the network confirmed Thursday. Kidd’s primary role will be as a game analyst on “NBA Countdown,” but the network announcement states he will also serve as an analyst for select games.
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