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Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg is Already One of the Most Important Players in the NBA

The Dallas Mavericks are off to an early 4-2 start, which is better than many expected. One of those losses came without Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, as Flagg was dealing with a shoulder injury and the Mavs decided to rest Irving on the second night of a back-to-back.

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'Foot Off The Gas Pedal': Kyrie Irving Owns Dallas Mavericks' Slow Start vs. Houston Rockets

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said the Dallas Mavericks eased up once they learned the Houston Rockets would be without Alperen Şengün and Reed Sheppard on Friday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1

Kyrie Irving's 35-Point Night Puts Him Alongside Larry Bird And Charles Barkley

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving made all 6 of his free throws in the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, which extended his career-best streak to 55 in a row.

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4 Dallas Mavericks Who Should Be in NBA Award Conversations

The Dallas Mavericks exit October with a surprising 4-2 record. Many people thought they'd be lucky to win two games by this point, so to sit here with four wins already is a testament to a revamped system and culture.

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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 / Mavs Moneyball / November 1

Dusty May is exactly what the city of Dallas needed

It has been a long 19 months since Luka Doncic was traded. It has been an even longer 29 months since Mavericks fans were riding the high of making the NBA Finals and looking forward to the next 10 years of competition.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 1

Ranking New-Look Mavericks Against Injured Western Conference

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the best feel-good stories of the NBA so far. People saw their first six games and thought they might struggle, but Kyrie Irving's return and Cooper Flagg making a second-year leap have the Mavs with a 4-2 record coming out of October.

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Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1

Chris Mannix Calls Mavericks' Kyrie Irving The Deadline's 'Most In-Demand Player'

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving will be the most sought-after player at the Feb. 11 NBA trade deadline, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix said Friday. Mannix named the Detroit Pistons as one team he expects to pursue the Dallas Mavericks guard.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 1

Final Five: Breaking down the clutch minutes of the Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) picked up a huge 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets (5-1) on Friday night in their first NBA Cup game of the season. The road to victory was paved with a slew of clutch plays, with Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford leading the way when it mattered most.

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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 1

The Dallas Mavericks are fun again

When the clock struck triple zeroes on Friday night, I could only lean back on my couch and smile. The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) had defeated the previously undefeated Houston Rockets; Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 68 points.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1

'How Does My Leg Feel': Kyrie Irving Explains What Changed In 35-Point Night

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday night’s 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets was probably the first of his last four games in which he did not stop to think about how his left leg felt.

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Cooper Flagg News / Hoops Habit / October 31

Cooper Flagg is already making a massive leap for the Mavericks

Five games into his sophomore season and Dallas Mavericks rising star Cooper Flagg is already turning heads with his strong play. Flagg is averaging a stellar 26.8 points 6.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.6 steals.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 31

‘I Understand The Concept Now’: Kyrie Irving Comes Around On NBA Cup After Win

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was not excited about the NBA’s in-season tournament when he first answered questions about it a few years ago. After scoring 35 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, Irving said he has come around on it.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their impressive start to the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes star forward Cooper Flagg has already established himself as one of the league’s 10 best players.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 31

Cooper Flagg Receives Major Praise As LeBron James Comparison Resurfaces

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is ascending early in his second season in the NBA. It's hard to believe that he won't turn 20 until December, making him younger than current rookies such as Kings guard Darius Acuff, Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, and Nets guard Mikel Brown Jr.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 31

Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Believes Mavericks Duo Could Reach Another Level

The Dallas Mavericks handed the Houston Rockets their first defeat of the 2026-27 NBA season on Friday night, delivering down the stretch in a 116-111 victory.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Analyst urges Houston to consider Kyrie Irving trade

After the Houston Rockets’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Cup group play on Friday, one analyst believes the Rockets should go all in on trading for Kyrie Irving.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Max Kellerman says quiet part out loud about Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg

Every now and then, Max Kellerman shares his passionate endorsement of the Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. The sports commentator recently offered another strong assessment of the 19-year-old, explaining why his impact is difficult to define through one standout skill.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 31

Cooper Flagg Says Dereck Lively II Is 'Itching' To Return As Mavericks Beat Rockets

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II was inactive again on Friday night as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 116-111 at American Airlines Center. Mavericks coach Dusty May and Cooper Flagg each brought up the center during their postgame press conferences.

Caleb Martin News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 31

Mavericks' Caleb Martin Says Playing Freely Is 'Superpowers' After Win Over Rockets

DALLAS — Caleb Martin tied the game at 88 with a 24-foot three with 7:43 left on Friday night, and the Dallas Mavericks went on to beat the Houston Rockets 116-111 at American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 31

Zaccharie Risacher Trails Only Victor Wembanyama In Stocks As Mavericks Beat Rockets

DALLAS — Zaccharie Risacher had 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a block off the bench Friday night as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 116-111 at American Airlines Center.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 31

Mavericks' Naji Marshall Sits Vs. Rockets After Illness, Dusty May Eyes Monday

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held Naji Marshall out of Friday night’s 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center after an illness kept him from practicing.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 31

Daniel Gafford Joins Shawn Bradley In Mavericks History With Six-Game Block Streak

DALLAS — Daniel Gafford blocked 2 shots on Friday night and has now recorded multiple blocks in each of the Dallas Mavericks’ first six games. No other player in the NBA has a six-game run like that this season.

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.

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.