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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.
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?
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.
Cooper Flagg 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.
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 / 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.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 21
Luka Dončić Says He Hopes To Retire With Lakers After Once Planning Entire Career With Mavericks
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Luka Dončić hopes to finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, the former Dallas Mavericks star said in an exclusive interview with Melissa Rohlin of the California Post published Wednesday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 21
Dallas Mavericks Face 5 Injury Concerns As Another Player Lands On Report Before Rockets Game
HOUSTON — The Dallas Mavericks added Jett Howard to their injury report Tuesday evening with right calf tightness. The two-way wing is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s season opener against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 21
MMBets Game of the Week: Mavs launch new season in Space City
After six long months, your Dallas Mavericks are once again back on the floor playing real NBA basketball tonight. In a weird quirk, they’ve got the Houston Rockets, who they just played twice in Macau just a couple weeks ago.
Dereck Lively II News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II ready for season opener vs. Rockets after missing most of last season with injury?
Kyrie Irving makes his long-awaited return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks against a Houston Rockets time that will look to win their first opening-day game since 2017.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 21
4 Mavericks Ruled Out of Season Opener Against Houston Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks will start their season tonight against the Houston Rockets at 7 p.m. CST. It's the dawn of a new era, led by a new head coach (Dusty May), general manager (Mike Schmitz), and team president (Masai Ujiri).
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
4 Dallas Mavericks bold season predictions as Kyrie Irving returns to team up with Cooper Flagg
The Dallas Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season after major injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving saw them finish the regular season with a 26-56 record.
Sergio De Larrea News / Mavs Moneyball / October 21
The Spanish national team coach is pleased with De Larrea’s preseason: “Sergio is playing exceptionally well”
“Sergio is playing exceptionally well, especially in passing and creating plays,” Spanish National Team coach, Chus Mateo, told NBA reporter and friend of the site, Toni Canyameras.
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.
Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / October 15
Mavericks have a surprising reason to root for Kyrie Irving to dominate
No one knows what Irving could look like after his long sabbatical due to his ACL tear.
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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