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1 Mavericks player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

1 Mavericks player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

There is palpable excitement around the Dallas Mavericks heading into their second full season of the post-Luka Doncic era. After all, Cooper Flagg averaged

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 1

This season, Moussa Cissé gets his opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks

If one thing is for certain, it’s that Moussa Cissé is a trooper. The Guinean big man signed a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks in October of 2025, and in doing so, entered into one of the strangest and most chaotic seasons of Dallas basketball in a long time.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30
Kyrie Irving is being linked to 2 teams in trade rumors

Kyrie Irving is being linked to 2 teams in trade rumors

Kyrie Irving now appears to have multiple potential escape routes from the rebuilding Dallas Mavericks. Rival NBA executives are not convinced that Irving will finish out the 2026-27 season in Dallas, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Wednesday.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg provides another update on his height

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg provides another update on his height

As the Dallas Mavericks continue training camp preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season, star forward Cooper Flagg provided another update on his height after recently confirming that he grew during the offseason.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

Dallas Mavericks Among the NBA’s 7 Most Despised Teams

According to Hard Rock Bet’s survey of 2,000 NBA fans, the Dallas Mavericks were ranked among the NBA’s top seven most despised teams. The Mavericks received 3.4% of votes from the NBA fans, who chose them as the team they despised the most — the seventh-highest result for all squads surveyed.

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Mavericks Still Have Major Lineup Question As Training Camp Continues

Mavericks Still Have Major Lineup Question As Training Camp Continues

DALLAS — Four practices into his first NBA training camp, Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May has not settled on a starting five. On Wednesday, May said he does not expect to anytime soon.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 30
Mavericks Give More Clarity On Morez Johnson Jr. After Limited Camp Start

Mavericks Give More Clarity On Morez Johnson Jr. After Limited Camp Start

DALLAS — Lower leg soreness has limited Morez Johnson Jr. in Dallas Mavericks training camp, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Wednesday. The rookie went through every other live session in Wednesday’s practice as Dallas manages his workload.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 30
Blockbuster Trade Idea Pairs Kyrie Irving With Giannis Antetokounmpo In Miami

Blockbuster Trade Idea Pairs Kyrie Irving With Giannis Antetokounmpo In Miami

MIAMI — The Miami Heat could have trade interest in Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / September 30

Roundtable: Which NBA team rises up? Who falls?

We’re looking more broadly for today’s roundtable, since there’s just not much interesting happening with our Dallas Mavericks. Name one team who will outperform compared to last year and one team who might tumble down the standings.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 30
Cooper Flagg Reveals Biggest Difference With Mavericks' Rebuilt Roster

Cooper Flagg Reveals Biggest Difference With Mavericks' Rebuilt Roster

Cooper Flagg got a little taste of everything during his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks. It didn't take very long for the No. 1 overall pick to settle in and showcase his massive ceiling.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

Caleb Martin News / Mavs Moneyball / September 30

Caleb Martin remains a Dallas Maverick

NBA veteran forward Caleb Martin begins his eighth professional season and his third with the Dallas Mavericks as the calendar marches toward opening day.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 29
Cooper Flagg Leaves No Doubt About His Future With Dallas Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Leaves No Doubt About His Future With Dallas Mavericks

Maybe Dallas Mavericks fans are scarred after their last franchise star was shockingly traded in the middle of the night, but there has been a consistent underlying worry that star Cooper Flagg may decide to play elsewhere one day.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29
Mavericks First-Round Pick Makes Feelings Clear About Early NBA Transition

Mavericks First-Round Pick Makes Feelings Clear About Early NBA Transition

DALLAS — Sergio de Larrea’s draft rights changed hands before he ever played for the team that picked him. The Los Angeles Lakers took him 25th overall on June 23.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29
Naji Marshall Sends Strong Message About Major Jump In His Game

Naji Marshall Sends Strong Message About Major Jump In His Game

DALLAS — Naji Marshall put a number on his next step at media day Friday. The Dallas Mavericks forward wants to shoot 45% from three, coming off a season in which he shot 29.1%.

Max Christie News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29
Max Christie Says He ‘Absolutely’ Loves Dallas As Mavericks Expand His Role

Max Christie Says He ‘Absolutely’ Loves Dallas As Mavericks Expand His Role

DALLAS — Max Christie was at the Dallas Mavericks’ practice facility most days this summer. The team had a new president of basketball operations in Masai Ujiri, a new general manager in Mike Schmitz, and a new coach in Dusty May, and Christie wanted to be around all of them.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29
Mavericks’ Zaccharie Risacher Reveals What Changed His View After Trade

Mavericks’ Zaccharie Risacher Reveals What Changed His View After Trade

DALLAS — Zaccharie Risacher did not know he was going first overall until the very end. His workout in Atlanta had gone well, and the feedback was good.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 29
3 Mavericks Players Fighting For Their Jobs This Preseason

3 Mavericks Players Fighting For Their Jobs This Preseason

The Dallas Mavericks have started training camp, and there are a few players who are fighting to stay in the NBA. With injuries in the frontcourt to Dereck Lively II, Morez Johnson Jr., and Santi Aldama, a few of these players will stay active and relevant.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 29
Kyrie Irving's History of Returning From Injuries Shows Mavericks He Can Still Be Elite

Kyrie Irving's History of Returning From Injuries Shows Mavericks He Can Still Be Elite

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is back after an ACL injury in March of 2025. It has been a long, slow recovery for the 9-time All-Star, but he wanted to make sure he was 100% before returning.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 29
New-Look Mavericks Want To Restore Pride, Joy For Dallas Fans

New-Look Mavericks Want To Restore Pride, Joy For Dallas Fans

The Dallas Mavericks are in the early stages of training camp, with the preseason opener just a little bit over a week away. The franchise reshuffled its pieces since the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / September 28
What Klay Thompson Taught Naji Marshall and Max Christie

What Klay Thompson Taught Naji Marshall and Max Christie

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson agreed to a contract buyout last month, which allowed him to later Thompson sign with the Miami Heat. “Klay is one

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Dereck Lively II Urged to Sue Nico Harrison as Details of Mavs Injury Treatment Emerge

Dereck Lively II Urged to Sue Nico Harrison as Details of Mavs Injury Treatment Emerge

Nico Harrison once saw Dereck Lively II as a cornerstone of the Mavericks’ future. He traded down in the 2023 NBA Draft to get him, and Lively quickly proved his value during the Mavs’ run to the 2024 NBA Finals.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / September 27
Heat To Sign Dennis Smith Jr.

Heat To Sign Dennis Smith Jr.

Free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has reached a contract agreement with the Heat, agent Daniel Hazan tells Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (Twitter link).

Zaccharie Risacher News / HITC / September 27
‘I exceeded expectations’ – Zaccharie Risacher says getting traded to Dallas Mavericks shocked him

‘I exceeded expectations’ – Zaccharie Risacher says getting traded to Dallas Mavericks shocked him

Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher reveals how he felt about the Atlanta Hawks trading him to the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks now have three former No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
Kyrie Irving gets candid about finishing his career with Mavericks

Kyrie Irving gets candid about finishing his career with Mavericks

Kyrie Irving is entering an intriguing 2026-27 NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks.

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Dwight Powell News / Hoops Wire / September 25
Mavericks re-sign Dwight Powell on camp deal

Mavericks re-sign Dwight Powell on camp deal

The Mavericks have brought back Dwight Powell. Whether he’s still with them when the season begins remains to be seen. Dallas announced Powell’s signing Friday along with its 19-man training camp roster.

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