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NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 29
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from Mavericks’ 120-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder 
The Dallas Mavericks (3-2) blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-1), 120-96, on Wednesday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led a balanced Dallas attack with 26 points, while Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder and all scorers with 29 points.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 29
3 Substantiations after the Dallas Mavericks walloped the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-96
The Dallas Mavericks won their third game of the young season, winning against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-96. Cooper Flagg led a balanced Dallas effort with 26 points and eight rebounds.
Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 prominent new team
Kyrie Irving might be getting his shot to return to the East Coast. The Miami Heat are monitoring the Dallas Mavericks guard Irving on the trade market, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Zaccharie Risacher News / Field Level Media / October 28
Mavericks pick up Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4M option
The Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday announced the retention of Zaccharie Risacher for the 2027-28 season. The team exercised a fourth-year option on the small forward, worth $17.4 million, after acquiring him in a July three-team trade.
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 28
Kyrie Irving Cleared For Mavericks-Thunder As Naji Marshall Joins Growing Injury List
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Caleb Martin are available for the Dallas Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, while five players, including Naji Marshall and Sergio De Larrea, are out, according to the team’s status update.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Mavericks pick up Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4 million option
Zaccharie Risacher’s shot hasn’t arrived in Dallas yet. The Mavericks have seen enough elsewhere to keep investing in him. Dallas exercised the 21-year-old forward’s $17.4 million team option for 2027-28, the team announced Wednesday.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Rumors / October 28
Mavericks Exercise Team Option On Zaccharie Risacher
The Mavericks have exercised their $17.4MM, fourth-year team option on 21-year-old forward Zaccharie Risacher, the team announced in a press release. Dallas acquired the former number one overall pick as part of the three-team trade that sent Luguentz Dort to the Hawks.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Why Cooper Flagg is giving Kendrick Perkins ‘LeBron James-type vibe’
The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a 2-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the biggest storylines around the league thus far regarding the team is the breakout play of second-year forward Cooper Flagg.
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 / October 28
Dallas Mavericks Make Expensive Contract Decision on Former First Overall Pick
The deadline to pick up or decline the team options for 2024 first-round picks is coming up, and one of the more fascinating decisions in the NBA was what the Mavericks would do with Zaccharie Risacher.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 28
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg On Possible Team USA Future: 'It Would Be Amazing'
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg said Monday night that he would love to play for Team USA if he is ever asked. He made the comment after scoring 29 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-109 win over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Why Jeff Teague believes Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg is ‘more exciting’ than Luka Doncic
The Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg has continued to break records left, right and center as he enters his sophomore season in All-Star form, having broken multiple franchise records already.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 28
Cooper Flagg Names P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford The Mavericks' Defensive Anchors
MIAMI — P.J. Washington tied up Giannis Antetokounmpo for three jump balls Monday night and played a game-high 40 minutes, 38 seconds, finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds in the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-109 win over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.
Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 28
Santi Aldama's Mavericks Debut Will Have To Wait Despite Texas Legends Practice
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks downgraded Naji Marshall to doubtful with an illness on their updated injury report for Wednesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder .
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 28
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Gives 'Huge Shoutout' To Walter Clayton Jr. For Staying Ready
MIAMI — Walter Clayton Jr. played in the Dallas Mavericks’ stay-ready game after shootaround Monday morning, then scored 15 points off the bench that night in a 113-109 win over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Brian Windhorst ‘can’t help himself’ with eye-opening Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg vs. LeBron James checklist
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst couldn’t help himself from comparing Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg to where Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James was in his development at 19.
Rick Welts News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 28
Hall-of-Fame Dallas Mavericks Executive Set to Retire Again
The Dallas Mavericks had nearly as many changes as you could think of this offseason. They got a new head coach, followed by an entirely new coaching staff, a new team president, a new general manager, and almost their entire front office changed over.
Santi Aldama News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 28
Mavericks Nearing Major Boost As Key Player Closes In On Return
The Dallas Mavericks are out to a 2-2 start, with both of their wins coming on the road against Eastern Conference playoff contenders. Despite positive signs in the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Mavericks aren't even at full strength.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Kyrie Irving would have ‘robust’ trade market, but he’s not here to entertain NBA’s rumormongering ‘BS’
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is back on the court, but his return has kept trade talks going. Irving is always at the center of trade talk in the NBA, but in a recent ESPN article by Tim McMahon, he made it clear he’s not here to entertain the NBA media’s rumor-mongering.
Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Jason Williams paid $515 for a slot in a Cooper Flagg card break; his one-of-one rookie card sold for $8.04 million
Cooper Flagg had a sensational first year in the NBA during the 2025-26 season, eventually winning the Rookie of the Year award in the process. The Dallas Mavericks forward played in 70 games during the campaign, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Cooper Flagg turns heads with a historic James Harden accomplishment
Cooper Flagg returned to action on Monday and pulled off a rare NBA accomplishment in helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat. The No. 1 pick
Mark Cuban News / HITC / October 27
Mark Cuban reveals what actually made him sell the Dallas Mavericks
After spending a lifetime chasing the next multi-million-dollar deal, Mark Cuban finally found something money couldn’t buy him. Mark Cuban jumped into the deep end back in January 2000, shelling out $285 million to buy the Mavericks when they were basically a punchline.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Cooper Flagg records historic performance to match Giannis Antetokounmpo in Mavericks' win
In order for the Dallas Mavericks to get the win on Monday night, Cooper Flagg had to match Giannis Antetokounmpo. Flagg did exactly that as the Mavericks won a close game and beat the Miami Heat 113-109.
Vsevolod Ishchenko News / Hoops Rumors / October 26
Mavs Second-Round Pick Ishchenko Will Remain Overseas
No. 56 overall pick Vsevolod Ishchenko, whose draft rights are controlled by the Mavericks, will remain in Russia for the 2026/27 season, his agent Nafiset Udychak told All Things Mavs (Twitter links). “Lokomotiv Kuban and Dallas have built a strong working relationship.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / October 24
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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