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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 16
Dusty May Sees ‘Heck Of A One-Two Punch’ In Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will play together for the second time Friday night, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 16
Mavericks Injury Report: Marcus Sasser, Morez Johnson Jr. Back; 4 Sidelined
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser will make his preseason debut Friday night when the Dallas Mavericks close their exhibition schedule against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before the game.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 16
Mavericks to Finally Get First Look at Offseason Trade Acquisition in Preseason Finale
The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for their final preseason game of 2026, which will be tonight at home against the Atlanta Hawks, Head coach Dusty May is treating this one like a dress rehearsal, hoping to have as many bodies as possible to see how it all works together.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
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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 / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 16
Mavericks Center Emerging as Target for 76ers After Season-Ending Injury
The Dallas Mavericks are currently sitting with 16 people on their roster after re-signing veteran forward/center Dwight Powell to a one-year deal ahead of training camp.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16
What do contract extensions look like for these Mavericks? 
Bobby Marks recently wrote on ESPN about rookie/veteran contract extension candidates he is keeping an eye on, with one of them being perennially injured Mavericks center Dereck Lively II.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 16
Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Set For Mavericks' Dress Rehearsal Against Hawks
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will play in the same game at American Airlines Center for the first time Friday night, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.
Max Christie News / Fadeaway World / October 16
Cam Christie Could Remain With Clippers Under One Condition
With the Oct. 19 opening night roster deadline looming, teams around the league have started frantically waiving players to create space on their rosters.
Santi Aldama News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16
Vague injury status clouds Santi Aldama’s immediate outlook — but what about the full 2026-27 season?
I just want to put this out there right up front. Something about the way the Dallas Mavericks are handling Santi Aldama’s recovery from an undisclosed(?
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 15
Dusty May Likes Mavericks’ Chemistry, But Says The Real Test Is Still Coming
DALLAS — After eight or 10 practices and a trip to China, the Dallas Mavericks look like a very close group, coach Dusty May said Wednesday. They will not know for sure, May added, until they have been through some adversity.
Marcus Sasser News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Marcus Sasser Preparing For Special Hometown Moment With Mavericks
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser expects close to 300 family members and friends at American Airlines Center if he makes his Dallas Mavericks debut Friday against the Atlanta Hawks.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Is Cooper Flagg Already Top 25? Shocking Year 2 Ranking Sparks Heat Across the NBA
DALLAS — Bleacher Report believes Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is the 23rd-best player in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season. Flagg is one spot ahead of Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers and one spot behind NBA legend and new Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Surface As Possible Karl-Anthony Towns Destination
DALLAS — An anonymous NBA executive named the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers as the teams with the clearest path to Karl-Anthony Towns if the center does not sign an extension with the New York Knicks.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Dusty May Sees Teaching Value In Mavericks’ Jet-Lagged Preseason Loss
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks players who filled in Wednesday were not flat so much as a little fatigued and jet-lagged, coach Dusty May said Thursday, a day after a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. Nearing Return From Shin Splints
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is close to returning from right shin splints, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday, a day before the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.
Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Still Waiting On Santi Aldama, But Return Appears Closer
DALLAS — Santi Aldama will have to wait at least one more game. After practice Thursday, Mavericks coach Dusty May said he does not expect the forward to play Friday, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Staying Cautious With Moussa Cissé Before Preseason Finale
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé did not practice Thursday, a day after tweaking his left ankle in the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
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.
Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / October 15
Does Dwight Powell Deserve A Spot On The Mavericks’ Roster?
With the October 19 deadline looming for teams around the league, most front offices are in a frenzy to finalize their rosters before opening night. While the Dallas Mavericks are no different in this regard, their plans seem to be changing following Dwight Powell‘s performances at training camp.
Zaccharie Risacher News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Dusty May highlights Zaccharie Risacher’s qualities that will help Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-97, in the preseason at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, dropping to 1-2. But
Dwight Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Dusty May addresses unclear Dwight Powell situation before 2026-27 season
The Dallas Mavericks are one of the few remaining teams that need to trim down their roster before the start of the regular season. The Mavericks currently have 16 standard contract players on their roster, and need to cut at least one player, or make a consolidation trade ahead of their season-opener next week.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks
Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new coach Dusty May. But Risacher could still end up being pretty important.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 12
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving looks as good as new in first NBA game in 586 days
Playing in the NBA is just like riding a bike to Kyrie Irving. At least, that's how it seems based on his play in his first game in 586 days.
Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / October 11
Kyrie Irving makes strong return to action after 19-month absence
The Dallas Mavericks star guard suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 before also suffering a Grade 2 calf strain in December that delayed his return to action.
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