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3 Things We Learned About the Short-Handed Mavericks Against the Spurs

3 Things We Learned About the Short-Handed Mavericks Against the Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks had their home opener on Saturday night, but unfortunately for Mavericks fans, both Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving would miss the game.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 24

Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 122-106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks played their first of 16 back-to-backs Saturday night, losing to the Spurs, 122-106. With Cooper Flagg sidelined due to a shoulder injury and Kyrie Irving getting some load management rest, there was plenty of opportunity for others to shine against the Western Conference reigning champions.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / October 24
Heat off to worst start in nearly 20 years

Heat off to worst start in nearly 20 years

When the Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, it certainly raised expectations for the 2026-27 season. The early returns have not gone as hoped.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

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?

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

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 Sports Journal / October 24
Mavericks Make 2 Starting Lineup Changes With Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Out vs. Spurs

Mavericks Make 2 Starting Lineup Changes With Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Out vs. Spurs

DALLAS — Naji Marshall and Zaccharie Risacher will start for the Dallas Mavericks in Saturday night’s home opener against the San Antonio Spurs, with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg among six players ruled out.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
Why even Kevin Durant would love to take this skill from Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving

Why even Kevin Durant would love to take this skill from Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving

Dusty May scored his first ever win with the Dallas Mavericks and as an NBA coach against the Indiana Pacers as Kyrie Irving poured in 24 points before revealing an ongoing injury situation.

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Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history
 Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history
Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle
 WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle
Fever part ways with GM Amber Cox
 Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox
Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite
 Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 24
Mavericks Rule Out Kyrie Irving, Set Minutes Restriction for Morez Johnson Jr. vs. Spurs

Mavericks Rule Out Kyrie Irving, Set Minutes Restriction for Morez Johnson Jr. vs. Spurs

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving will not play in the Dallas Mavericks’ home opener Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. After listing him as questionable and then doubtful earlier in the day, the Mavericks ruled him out with left knee injury management.

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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.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 24

MMBets: The Spurs come to Town in the Home Opener

The Dallas Mavericks finally got a win Friday night, and their reward came less than 24 hours later: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Dallas comes home at 1-1 after beating Indiana 121-105, but the win came with a pretty high cost.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Final Injury Report for Spurs-Mavericks: Will Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving Play?

Final Injury Report for Spurs-Mavericks: Will Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving Play?

The Dallas Mavericks are at home Saturday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference matchup. Dallas enters Saturday’s game with a 1-1 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road Friday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 24
Cooper Flagg (Left Shoulder) To Be Reevaluated Next Week

Cooper Flagg (Left Shoulder) To Be Reevaluated Next Week

After injuring his left shoulder during Friday’s win in Indiana, Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI, which revealed a mild left shoulder sprain, the team announced today (via Twitter).

Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / October 24
Cooper Flagg (shoulder) out vs. Spurs, to be reevaluated next week

Cooper Flagg (shoulder) out vs. Spurs, to be reevaluated next week

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg will miss Saturday's home game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a mild left shoulder sprain. Flagg, last season's NBA Rookie of the Year, left the Mavericks' 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday following a hard collision with Aaron Nesmith one minute before halftime.

Dwight Powell News / Hoops Wire / October 19
Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons

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.

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