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Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / October 11
Kyrie Irving set to return, Mavericks rave about leadership
Kyrie Irving is finally ready to play again. The Mavericks guard is expected to return Sunday in China, marking his first game action since tearing the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025, according to Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 10
Cooper Flagg Opens Door To Team USA At 2027 FIBA World Cup
MACAO — Cooper Flagg said Friday that he has not thought about the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar, but that playing for Team USA would be an incredible opportunity if he is selected.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Kyrie Irving sends message to Mavericks fans before making return from injury
The Dallas Mavericks are under two weeks away from kicking off their 2026 regular season. This season will mark the return of point guard Kyrie Irving, who missed all of last year after tearing his ACL shortly after the Luka Doncic trade in 2025.
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.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 10
Dusty May Calls Cooper Flagg’s Development ‘A Big Responsibility’ For Mavericks
MACAO — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday that Cooper Flagg moves differently when the lights are on. Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter of May’s first NBA game, a 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 10
Kevin Durant Calls Kyrie Irving A ‘Savant’ Ahead Of Mavericks Return
MACAO — Kevin Durant said Friday that Kyrie Irving is anxious and excited to get back on the floor. The day before, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Irving will play in one of the two games in Macao.
Klay Thompson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 9
Klay Thompson Gets Candid on Time With Dallas Mavericks
Klay Thompson is now a member of the Miami Heat. He agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks to get out of his contract a year early, leaving more than half of what he was owed in order to do so.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9
Report: One new contender is eyeing Kyrie Irving
An unlikely return to the Central Division may be beckoning for Kyrie Irving. The Detroit Pistons could potentially go after the Dallas Mavericks star Irving, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported on Friday.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9
Dusty May Says Mavericks Have ‘Big Responsibility’ To Maximize Cooper Flagg
MACAO — Cooper Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter Friday and sat the entire second half as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason.
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 9
Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets in Macao 
The Dallas Mavericks were routed by the Houston Rockets, 135-117, in an early-morning preseason matchup on Friday. The game was the Mavericks’ first of two in Macao as they face the Rockets in the NBA China Preseason miniseries.
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.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Is Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving back from ACL injury for China Games vs. Rockets?
Dallas Mavericks fans waiting to watch Kyrie Irving back in action against the Houston Rockets for a preseason matchup will have to wait a little longer to see his return to game action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 7
Did the Dallas Mavericks Improve This NBA Offseason?
The Dallas Mavericks underwent an NBA offseason full of significant changes. The Mavericks’ eventful offseason included an overhaul of their front office, coaching staff, and roster.
Jason Kidd 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).
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