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Dallas Mavericks Make Contract Decision On Second-Year Center

DALLAS — Moussa Cissé’s $2,185,116 salary for the 2026-27 season is now fully guaranteed. The Dallas Mavericks kept the second-year center on the roster through Thursday’s Oct.

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Tarik Biberović in Dallas may be one of the most interesting storylines to watch for Europeans. Here’s why

The question of whether Tarik Biberović will be used in the right way – or at all – in Dallas is on a lot of people’s minds. Will he get the minutes and touches to show what he can do?

Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / October 2

Cooper Flagg has the chance to be special

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026-2027 season with numerous questions, but Cooper Flagg isn’t one them. The 19-year old enters his second season with sky-high expectations, fueled by his incredible play in the back-half of last season.

PJ Washington News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 2

P.J. Washington Reveals What Matters More Than Starting In Dallas

DALLAS — P.J. Washington has been to the playoffs once in seven NBA seasons. After practice Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks forward said whether he starts this season matters less to him than getting back there.

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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.

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).

PJ Washington News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 1

P.J. Washington Accepting Whatever Role Mavericks Give Him, Starting or Not

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of starting positions up in the air in this new era led by head coach Dusty May. While we can always take our guesses, until that starting lineup is revealed on October 21st, only the coaching staff will truly know.

Morez Johnson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 1

What Dusty May Said About Morez Johnson Jr. Should Ease Mavs Fans' Minds

Dallas Mavericks fans became a little concerned when new head coach Dusty May said 9th overall pick Morez Johnson Jr. had been limited so far in training camp, but wouldn't disclose what the issue was.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1

Rockets rumored Kyrie Irving trade interest turns season into fierce audition

The reported interest in Irving from the Rockets sends a message to the team's current roster.

NBA Trade Rumors: Ty Jerome, Darius Garland, Dejounte Murray, Daniel Gafford

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Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 1

Cooper Flagg Makes Telling Admission About His Biggest Year 2 Change

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg got to media day an hour early last Friday to get a head start on the day. At points in his rookie season, he said, he was going in blind.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 1

This season, Moussa Cissé gets his opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks

If one thing is for certain, it’s that Moussa Cissé is a trooper. The Guinean big man signed a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks in October of 2025, and in doing so, entered into one of the strangest and most chaotic seasons of Dallas basketball in a long time.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

1 Mavericks player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

There is palpable excitement around the Dallas Mavericks heading into their second full season of the post-Luka Doncic era. After all, Cooper Flagg averaged

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1

Kyrie Irving is being linked to two teams in trade rumors

Kyrie Irving now appears to have multiple potential escape routes from the rebuilding Dallas Mavericks. Rival NBA executives are not convinced that Irving will finish out the 2026-27 season in Dallas, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Wednesday.

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Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg provides another update on his height

As the Dallas Mavericks continue training camp preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season, star forward Cooper Flagg provided another update on his height after recently confirming that he grew during the offseason.

Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / September 30

Coach Dusty May envisions an expanded role for Daniel Gafford

Daniel Gafford has been on a roller coaster ride with the Dallas Mavericks over the past year. He was rumored to be on the trading block in February, then rumored again to being shopped in the offseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

Dallas Mavericks Among the NBA’s 7 Most Despised Teams

According to Hard Rock Bet’s survey of 2,000 NBA fans, the Dallas Mavericks were ranked among the NBA’s top seven most despised teams. The Mavericks received 3.4% of votes from the NBA fans, who chose them as the team they despised the most — the seventh-highest result for all squads surveyed.

Mavericks Still Have Major Lineup Question As Training Camp Continues

DALLAS — Four practices into his first NBA training camp, Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May has not settled on a starting five. On Wednesday, May said he does not expect to anytime soon.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 30

Mavericks Give More Clarity On Morez Johnson Jr. After Limited Camp Start

DALLAS — Lower leg soreness has limited Morez Johnson Jr. in Dallas Mavericks training camp, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Wednesday. The rookie went through every other live session in Wednesday’s practice as Dallas manages his workload.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 30

Despite Lack of Assets, Heat Circling Mavericks' Kyrie Irving as Trade Target

Kyrie Irving has been in trade rumors all offseason despite the Dallas Mavericks insisting that they have no desire to trade the 9-time All-Star. While he's coming off an ACL injury and hasn't played in 18 months, there remains a lot of belief that he and Cooper Flagg can be a dangerous duo on the court, even if they're 15 years apart in age.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / September 30

Roundtable: Which NBA team rises up? Who falls?

We’re looking more broadly for today’s roundtable, since there’s just not much interesting happening with our Dallas Mavericks. Name one team who will outperform compared to last year and one team who might tumble down the standings.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 30

Cooper Flagg Reveals Biggest Difference With Mavericks' Rebuilt Roster

Cooper Flagg got a little taste of everything during his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks. It didn't take very long for the No. 1 overall pick to settle in and showcase his massive ceiling.

Caleb Martin News / Mavs Moneyball / September 30

Caleb Martin remains a Dallas Maverick

NBA veteran forward Caleb Martin begins his eighth professional season and his third with the Dallas Mavericks as the calendar marches toward opening day.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 29

Cooper Flagg Leaves No Doubt About His Future With Dallas Mavericks

Maybe Dallas Mavericks fans are scarred after their last franchise star was shockingly traded in the middle of the night, but there has been a consistent underlying worry that star Cooper Flagg may decide to play elsewhere one day.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Dereck Lively II Urged to Sue Nico Harrison as Details of Mavs Injury Treatment Emerge

Nico Harrison once saw Dereck Lively II as a cornerstone of the Mavericks’ future. He traded down in the 2023 NBA Draft to get him, and Lively quickly proved his value during the Mavs’ run to the 2024 NBA Finals.

Zaccharie Risacher News / HITC / September 27

‘I exceeded expectations’ – Zaccharie Risacher says getting traded to Dallas Mavericks shocked him

Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher reveals how he felt about the Atlanta Hawks trading him to the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks now have three former No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Kyrie Irving gets candid about finishing his career with Mavericks

Kyrie Irving is entering an intriguing 2026-27 NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks.

Buddy Hield gets traded for the second time in four days

Knicks may have to make uncomfortable choice on Miles McBride

Jalen Duren wouldn't be the first player to call the Pistons' bluff

Stephen Curry closer to ending career with Warriors

Curry sends clear message to Warriors with contract extension

Dwight Powell News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Mavericks re-sign Dwight Powell on camp deal

The Mavericks have brought back Dwight Powell. Whether he’s still with them when the season begins remains to be seen. Dallas announced Powell’s signing Friday along with its 19-man training camp roster.