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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 31
Player Grades: Flagg and Irving lead the Mavericks to a 116-111 Emirates Cup win over the Rockets 
The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) put on a great show and got a 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets (5-1) on Friday night. The victory is the second time in as many games that the Mavericks handed a previously undefeated team their first loss of the season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 31
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Nets
Kyrie Irving had been working his way back into form. Friday looked a lot more like the version the Mavericks were waiting for. Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and added nine assists as Dallas handed the Rockets their first loss, 116-111.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 31
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ cathartic 116-111 NBA Cup win over the Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) defeated the Houston Rockets (5-1), 116-111, in a Friday night matchup at the American Airlines Center. The matchup marked the first of the NBA Cup Group Play between the two teams representing West Group A.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / October 30
Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving combine for 68 as Mavericks top Rockets
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg combined for 68 points, and the Dallas Mavericks erased an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the visiting Houston Rockets 116-111 in an NBA Cup opener for both on Friday.
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.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 30
Dusty May: Mavericks Players Saw Live At Houston 'We Just Weren't Saying What We Saw'
DALLAS — Communication has been the biggest area of improvement for the Dallas Mavericks’ defense since their season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday, and he credited his players for recognizing the problem during that game.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 30
Dusty May Says Tarik Biberović Is 'Getting Very Close' To His Mavericks Debut
DALLAS — Tarik Biberović is getting very close to returning from right heel bursitis, though not quite as close as Santi Aldama, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday before the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 30
Ime Udoka Rules Out Alperen Şengün In Dallas As Marcus Smart Returns vs. Mavericks
DALLAS — Before Friday night’s game at American Airlines Center, Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Alperen Şengün would sit out against the Dallas Mavericks with low back soreness.
Sergio De Larrea News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 30
Dusty May: Mavericks' Sergio De Larrea 'Will Be Reevaluated Next Week' For Knee
DALLAS — Sergio De Larrea will be reevaluated next week for the right knee sprain that has kept him out since Oct. 26, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday before the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Houston Rockets.
Dereck Lively II News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 30
Dusty May On Dereck Lively II: '7-2 Guys Aren't Supposed To Run That Easy'
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II is making major progress in his return from right foot surgery, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday, though May said he did not know the center’s timetable before the Dallas Mavericks faced the Houston Rockets.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 30
‘Santi’s Very Close’: Mavericks Rule Out Aldama, Get Naji Marshall Back vs. Rockets
DALLAS — After two games out with an illness, Naji Marshall is available for the Dallas Mavericks against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The same update moved Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberović from doubtful to out.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 30
Former Mavericks Veteran Signs With New International Team After Being Waived
The Dallas Mavericks re-signed forward Dwight Powell ahead of training camp to a one-year, mostly non-guaranteed deal, telling him that they would make an effort to open a roster spot for him.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 30
‘Fix The Transition Defense’: Mavericks Get Unbeaten Rockets Again In NBA Cup Opener
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks play the Houston Rockets again Friday night, nine days after a 128-110 loss at Toyota Center opened their season. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
Dwight Powell News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Dwight Powell Finalizing One-Year Deal With Fenerbahce
After being waived by the Mavericks ahead of the start of the regular season, Dwight Powell appears set to continue his career overseas. The veteran NBA big man is in the process of finalizing a one-year contract agreement with the Turkish team Fenerbahce, reports Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.
Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Mark Cuban Reveals What His WWE Appearances Made Him Realize About Wrestlers
Mark Cuban has built companies, owned an NBA franchise and spent years investing in entrepreneurs on “Shark Tank.” He’s also been RKO’d by Randy Orton and put through a table by Sheamus.
Cooper Flagg News / The Spun / October 29
Jamal Mashburn's Bold Cooper Flagg Claim Has Aged Terribly
Former NBA star Jamal Mashburn may want to change his stance on Cooper Flagg. Just months into Flagg’s rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, Mashburn suggested the Duke star would be the sixth-best prospect if he was part of the 2026 NBA Draft class.
Skip Bayless News / HITC / October 29
Skip Bayless says Mavericks would be NBA contenders right now if they hadn't made one trade
The Dallas Mavericks have had an interesting start to the new NBA season, winning three of their first five games. The latest of those wins came against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night – a dominant 120-96 victory at the American Airlines Centre.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Rumors / October 28
Mavericks Exercise Team Option On Zaccharie Risacher
The Mavericks have exercised their $17.4MM, fourth-year team option on 21-year-old forward Zaccharie Risacher, the team announced in a press release. Dallas acquired the former number one overall pick as part of the three-team trade that sent Luguentz Dort to the Hawks.
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