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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving earns MVP chants during season-high performance vs. Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks’ dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg got to work as they helped bring down the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup, 116-111. It was the Rockets’ first loss of the season.

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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.

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.

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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?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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.

Kyrie Irving News / HITC / October 30

How Kyrie Irving privately feels about leaving Dallas Mavericks to join Miami Heat

Rumours about Kyrie Irving being a target for the Miami Heat have been gaining a lot of pace lately. The Dallas Mavericks star is not a guaranteed option to be available for a trade, but if he becomes one, several teams are expected to be in the mix for him.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 29

4 Trick or Treats to know before the Mavericks battle FOR THE CUP against the Rockets

Halloween weekend is often synonymous with candy, costumes, scary movies and haunted houses. Well, this year the only thing that matters is THE MARCH TO THE NBA CUP BEGINNING.

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / October 29

Kendrick Perkins says Dallas Mavericks have a 'forgotten child' who's giving 'LeBron James vibes'

It’s another day and another young player is being compared to LeBron James – this time by Kendrick Perkins. Perkins, a former NBA champion, has been around the game for a long, long time, so his opinions hold a lot of weight, especially when he is talking about an up-and-coming star.

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.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 prominent new team

Kyrie Irving might be getting his shot to return to the East Coast. The Miami Heat are monitoring the Dallas Mavericks guard Irving on the trade market, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday.

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.

Santi Aldama News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 28

Mavericks Nearing Major Boost As Key Player Closes In On Return

The Dallas Mavericks are out to a 2-2 start, with both of their wins coming on the road against Eastern Conference playoff contenders. Despite positive signs in the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Mavericks aren't even at full strength.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27

Cooper Flagg turns heads with a historic James Harden accomplishment

Cooper Flagg returned to action on Monday and pulled off a rare NBA accomplishment in helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat. The No. 1 pick