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Tim MacMahon floats intriguing Mavericks scenario with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks finished with 26 wins last season and have several trade candidates to consider heading into the 2026-27 season. General manager Mike Schmitz has shown a willingness to shuffle the deck already, bringing back familiar face Dwight Powell despite a full roster that includes 34-year-old point guard Kyrie Irving.

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Kyrie Irving Gets Bad Update on Mavs Future Due to 19-Year-Old Prodigy Cooper Flagg, Insiders Say

Almost a decade before his name became attached to a Dallas rebuild, Kyrie Irving’s college career lasted precisely 11 games. A serious injury to the ligaments in his right toe, suffered against Butler in December 2010, sidelined him for most of his lone season at Duke, and it still didn’t stop teams from making him the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 21

‘Find a contender’ – NBA expert details what the future could be like for Kyrie Irving if the Dallas Mavericks trade him

Kyrie Irving is entering his 15th year in the NBA, but he is still arguably one of the most skilful players in the league. Since his move to the Dallas Mavericks, Irving has made it to the NBA Finals once, but aside from that his time with the team has been largely unsuccessful.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 21

How NBA Scout Envisions Kyrie Irving Helping Cooper Flagg on Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have an incredible young prospect to build around in Cooper Flagg. Because of that, many teams have been keeping an eye on the availability of star guard Kyrie Irving, but the Mavs have held off on all trade talks for the guard, despite him being 15 years older and coming off ACL surgery.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 21

Mavericks Backcourt Addressed Biggest Weakness, But Have They Added Enough Talent?

Training camp is set to begin at the end of the month for the Dallas Mavericks. They get an earlier start than most of the NBA because they have two international preseason games against the Houston Rockets in Macau.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 21

Mavericks China Games Getting Major NBA Legends Event In Macao

MACAO — Former Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion and Dallas native Chris Bosh are among 10 NBA legends who will headline NBA House Macao 2026, the league announced Monday.

Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / September 21

Cooper Flagg’s personal trainer dishes on offseason developments

The Dallas Mavericks are less than a week away from kicking off training camp in advance of Cooper Flagg’s second season in the NBA. Flagg’s personal trainer, Matt MacKenzie, sat down with RG.org to discuss what Flagg has been up to this offseason and what we can expect from his pairing with Kyrie Irving in year two.

Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Dwight Powell Likely To Join Mavericks Training Camp, But Will He Return To The Team?

The 2026 offseason has seen the Dallas Mavericks undergo some extreme changes. With the franchise embracing a full-scale rebuild around Cooper Flagg, Dallas let go of several veterans, including Dwight Powell, to pave the way for the next generation.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Mavs Reported to Hire Overseas Ex-Soccer Player for Crucial Vacancy as Masai Ujiri Connection Emerges

Dallas hasn’t had a stable medical department in years. Longtime director of health and performance Casey Smith was fired in August 2023. His successor,

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 20

Dirk Nowitzki Reveals His Communication With Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg

Dallas Mavericks are attached to Dirk Nowitzki like few franchises are with their iconic players. It helps that he played all 21 of his illustrious seasons in Dallas and is one of the 20 greatest players in NBA history, but he truly means something special to the Mavericks.

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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 / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 20

Free Agent Dallas Mavericks Veteran Could Sign Deal to Return To Team

The Dallas Mavericks have a full 15-man roster after waiving Klay Thompson a few weeks ago, allowing him to sign with the Miami Heat as he chases a more competitive close to his career.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 20

Roundtable: What we’re looking forward to

The season starts in a month! And with that in mind, we’re slowly going to turn our NBA brains back on and write more things. To get us started, I asked the staff what one thing they’re looking forward to about the season.

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Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Kyrie Irving Makes Major Offseason Move With Cooper Flagg & Co Amid Uncertainty Over 6’10 Star

Kyrie Irving has already taken an important step with the Dallas Mavericks before the new NBA season. The veteran guard recently brought several Mavericks players together in Los Angeles.

Dwight Powell News / Hoops Rumors / September 20

Mavericks Expected To Sign Dwight Powell

Free agent center Dwight Powell is expected to sign with the Mavericks, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). Stein’s reporting suggests Powell will likely receive a non-guaranteed training camp deal that features Exhibit 9 language to protect the Mavericks if he were to suffer an injury during camp/preseason.

Dwight Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 20

Dwight Powell expected to join Dallas Mavericks for training camp despite full roster

Veteran big man Dwight Powell is expected to return to the Mavericks for training camp despite the team already having a full roster. According to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Dallas is expected to give Powell a formal training camp invitation.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Mavericks Expected To Bring Back Veteran Who Spent 12 Seasons In Dallas

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Mavericks are expected to give Dwight Powell a formal training camp invitation. League sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line as much Saturday night, even though Dallas already has 15 players on standard NBA contracts.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash Reflect On Friendship That Became ‘An Amazing Gift’

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that his friendship with Steve Nash went from super hot to very cold after Nash left the Dallas Mavericks. He said it has since turned super hot again.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Masai Ujiri Makes Appearance With Dirk Nowitzki As Mavericks Role Talks Emerge

DALLAS — Masai Ujiri attended the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic on Saturday at Banner House at T Bar M. Three days earlier, Dirk Nowitzki said the two have been discussing what his role with the Dallas Mavericks could be.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Dirk Nowitzki Says Cooper Flagg Hasn’t Come Close To His Ceiling

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Cooper Flagg is going to have a great second season with the Dallas Mavericks. He spoke before the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at Banner House at T Bar M.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 19

‘He’s a workaholic’ – Dirk Nowitzki gives his analysis on Cooper Flagg’s rookie season and future potential

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has shared what he felt about Cooper Flagg’s rookie season, and what the future has in store for the 2025 number one overall pick.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Dirk Nowitzki Says Steve Nash, Michael Finley Showed Him What Really Mattered In Dallas

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Steve Nash and Michael Finley taught him how to give back when he joined the Dallas Mavericks in 1998. He started the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation three years later.

Mark Cuban News / HITC / September 17

Mark Cuban once revealed he did go to DeAndre Jordan’s house during 2015 free agency fiasco

Mark Cuban’s failure to land DeAndre Jordan as a free agent in 2015 for the Dallas Mavericks was a massive story then, and his recounting of the story has gone viral.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / September 15

Mavs avoided a Kidd problem Flagg couldn't afford to inherit

Mavericks avoided a Jason Kidd problem Cooper Flagg couldn't afford to inherit

The Mavericks might be far from being contenders at this point, but they have a very bright future as a franchise with Flagg leading the way as their new franchise player.

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Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Jason Kidd gets ripped by his former Mavericks assistant coach

At least one notable figure is pleased that Jason Kidd is no longer the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Former NBA coach Igor Kokoskov appeared this week on the “X’s and O’s Chat” podcast.