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Tari Eason News / Mavs Moneyball / October 9
Mavericks vs. Rockets Recap: New look Dallas roster drops 135-117 preseason game to Houston in China 
The Dallas Mavericks tipped off a four-game preseason slate on Friday against the Houston Rockets, losing 135-117 at the Venetian Arena in Macao, China.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 9
Biggest Winners and Losers From Mavericks First Preseason Game Against Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks opened their 2026 preseason against the Houston Rockets at the Venetian Arena in Macao on Friday, the first of two games they'll play against the Rockets in China.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 9
4 storylines to watch for the Mavericks in preseason
The Mavericks begin their 2026-2027 campaign on Oct. 9th against the Houston Rockets in an early morning game in Macau, China. As with almost every single year, the Mavericks enter their first preseason game with massive questions surrounding the roster, with a near complete overturn of their 2025 roster.
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 / Fadeaway World / October 9
Dusty May Identifies Key Areas Mavericks Must Improve After Offensive Struggles Last Season
The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2026-27 NBA season looking to bounce back from a very disappointing campaign. Head coach Dusty May has identified several offensive areas that need improvement after finishing near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories last season.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 9
How to Watch Mavericks vs Rockets: Live Stream NBA Preseason Games, TV Channel
The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets meet Friday in Macau for the first of two preseason games as both teams continue preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9
Mavericks See Macao Trip As Major Opportunity To Build Chemistry
MACAO — P.J. Washington said Thursday that everybody on the Dallas Mavericks pretty much likes each other before the season has even started, one of several players who described a close locker room during the team’s trip to the NBA China Games.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9
Morez Johnson Jr. Explains Why P.J. Washington Has Become His Mavericks Mentor
MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. said Thursday that P.J. Washington is the veteran he goes to whenever he is confused, while Washington said the Dallas Mavericks rookie’s potential is amazing and has embraced a mentorship role with the No.
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 9
Kyrie Irving Says China Feels Like ‘A Second Home’ After Years Of Visits
MACAO — Several Dallas Mavericks players are in China for the first time this week, and on Thursday they described a trip that has included a day in Hong Kong, NBA Cares appearances, and fans waiting for them at every stop.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9
Kyrie Irving Says Cooper Flagg’s Success Is ‘All Real’ As Mavericks Pairing Begins
MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that Cooper Flagg put up numbers as a rookie that only Michael Jordan had reached, praising the confidence the Dallas Mavericks forward carries everywhere he goes.
Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9
Naji Marshall Explains What Mavericks Want From First Preseason Games
MACAO — Naji Marshall said at shootaround Friday that the Dallas Mavericks are ready to compete against somebody else, hours before their preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.
Cooper Flagg News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Cooper Flagg gets roasted over his new logo for New Balance
Cooper Flagg’s new logo release is being met with a sad trombone noise. The Dallas Mavericks star Flagg officially unveiled his new logo for New Balance at an event on Thursday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 8
Former First Overall Pick Has Playoff Expectations for Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks made a savvy move when they traded for former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks, using only Ryan Nembhard and a second-round pick to get the job done.
Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Kyrie Irving Sends Message To Mavericks Fans After 19 Months Away
MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that he wants to hear Dallas Mavericks fans yell and scream again when he gets back home, thanking them for their patience through 19 months away from the floor.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont Sends Clear Message On Draft Phenom Cooper Flagg
MACAU — The Dallas Mavericks made a terrible decision by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, but the franchise got lucky by winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.
Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd
The Dallas Mavericks made a huge move early in Masai Ujiri’s tenure as president of the team by getting rid of longtime head coach Jason Kidd. Now, Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is weighing in on what occurred.
Masai Ujiri News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Mavericks owner on Masai Ujiri: ‘There is no daylight between us’
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont apparently has no intention of looking over Masai Ujiri’s shoulder. In fact, Dumont made it clear that Ujiri has his full backing when it comes to running the basketball side of the organization.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 8
Mavericks’ Dumont Talks Arena, Ujiri, Cuban, More
With their lease at American Airlines Center set to expire in 2031, the Mavericks would like to move into a new arena for the 2031/32 season, but there’s still no timeline for when construction might begin on a new building, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic.
Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Kyrie Irving reveals setback that held him back from return to Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks missed star point guard Kyrie Irving for the entire 2025-26 NBA season because of an ACL injury he suffered in March 2025. Initial optimism that the former No.
Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Dwight Powell Reveals What Sets This Year’s Mavericks Team Apart From Previous Seasons
The Dallas Mavericks have gone through some major changes in the past few seasons, but veteran center Dwight Powell thinks there is something special about this team’s current group.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Zaccharie Risacher Discusses Pressure and Expectations Of Being No. 1 Pick
Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher understands the enormous expectations that come with being selected number one overall in the NBA draft. But the 21-year-old believes the best way to handle that pressure is to shut out outside noise and just focus on improving his game.
Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Kyrie Irving set to play this weekend for first time since March 2025
Kyrie Irving’s long wait is almost over. The Mavericks guard is expected to play in one of the team’s two preseason games against the Rockets in China this weekend, coach Dusty May said, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 5
Jason Kidd To Join ESPN As Analyst
Former Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has settled on his next gig, as he is preparing to join ESPN as a studio analyst, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports (via Twitter).
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Jason Kidd is getting a new job after his Mavericks firing
Jason Kidd is about to be back in the public eye. The former Dallas Mavericks head coach Kidd is in advanced talks to join ESPN, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Monday.
Moussa Cisse News / Hoops Rumors / October 2
Mavericks To Guarantee Moussa Cisse’s 2026/27 Salary
The Mavericks are expected to retain Moussa Cisse through October 1, guaranteeing the remainder of his $2,185,116 salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link).
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