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Dirk Nowitzki Reveals One Thing Missing From Cooper Flagg’s Game After Praising Mavs Rookie

Cooper Flagg gave the Dallas Mavericks plenty to be excited about during his rookie season. The No. 1 pick showed he could score, create for teammates, defend multiple positions, and handle the ball in ways that are unusual for a player his age (19).

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'There Were Some Things Done': Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Why He Left Mavericks Behind Despite Masai Ujiri’s Request

The rift between Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks was never loud. It didn’t produce statements or press conferences. It produced absence – the kind that Dallas fans felt every time the camera panned to a courtside seat that should have been occupied.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / September 8

Mavericks could face a surprisingly cold trade market for Kyrie Irving

It is not exactly impossible to trade Irving. However, the reality of the situation is that it will not be easy, either.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 8

Will Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Actually Fit Together on Dallas Mavericks?

With Kyrie Irving set to come back after missing all of the 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL, the Dallas Mavericks have a fascinating duo of stars with him and Cooper Flagg.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Mavericks News / QBFanCentral / September 6

Mark Cuban reveals how his NFL aspirations shifted to the NBA after buying the Dallas Mavericks

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s path to sports ownership could have looked very different. Before the Dallas Mavericks became his focus, another major league had caught his attention. Speaking on NFL linebacker Von Miller’s YouTube channel, Mark Cuban revealed he once considered pursuing the Buffalo Bills.

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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.

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 5

2 Former Mavericks That Mark Cuban Never Wanted to Trade

There are some roster decisions with the Dallas Mavericks that Mark Cuban has regretted. Between letting Steve Nash walk in free agency, not bringing back more of the 2011 championship team, and letting Jalen Brunson go, there are plenty of things to regret.

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Mark Cuban Reveals 2 Mavericks He Never Wanted To Trade

DALLAS — Mark Cuban said Wesley Matthews and Harrison Barnes are players he never wanted to trade, the Kristaps Porziņģis deal didn’t meet expectations, and players often don’t understand roster decisions.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 4

Dallas Mavericks Coach Dusty May in Disbelief Over Kyrie Irving

The NBA world is ready to see Kyrie Irving back in action after he missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL. Despite an offseason

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Dusty May Says Mavericks’ New Additions Already Know What Winning Requires

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Thursday that most of the players Dallas acquired this offseason already understand what it takes to win, so the staff won’t need to teach them.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Pro Sports / September 4

Former Dallas Mavericks Star Teases Big Comeback Plans With The Team

After Luka Doncic was unceremoniously traded in 2025, many former Dallas Mavericks players have distanced themselves from the franchise. It was a clear sign that they did not agree with the decision of then-GM Nico Harrison.

Jason Kidd News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Jason Kidd Names His All-Time Starting 5 Of Former Teammates

Hall of Famer Jason Kidd is one of the greatest point guards of all time, and he also got to play with some great players during his long NBA career. Kidd spent 19 seasons in the league, and The GAME recently asked him to create his all-time starting five of his former teammates.

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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 / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mavericks Name 105.3 The Fan New Flagship Radio Station

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have a new radio home. The club announced Thursday that 105.3 The Fan will become its flagship station under a multi-year, multi-platform agreement with Audacy.

Mark Cuban News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mark Cuban Says Managing College Roster Is Harder Than NBA Team

DALLAS — Mark Cuban said college football and basketball roster management has become a tougher job than running an NBA roster. His example was Indiana, which won a national championship without building its team around a collection of five-star recruits.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Says He Has Followed Santi Aldama For Years

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that he has followed Santi Aldama for years and is looking forward to seeing him with the Dallas Mavericks, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mavericks Target Nov. 18 Warriors Game For Don Nelson Tribute

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are targeting Nov. 18 for a tribute to former coach and general manager Don Nelson, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Says Zaccharie Risacher’s ‘Potential Is There’ After Mavericks Trade

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that Zaccharie Risacher still has room to grow into what the Dallas Mavericks traded for, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Explains Ideal Mavericks Fit Around Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Monday that the Dallas Mavericks have to build a roster that functions around Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Calls Naji Marshall Extension ‘Well Deserved’ After Breakout Season

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki backed the Dallas Mavericks‘ decision to extend Naji Marshall on Monday, in a phone interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Mavericks’ plan for Kyrie Irving has been revealed

Kyrie Irving is one of the last men standing in Dallas from the old guard, but even he might get sent packing over the next several months. The Dallas Mavericks would like to play their veteran point guard Irving through January and get him to build value, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 1