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Kyrie Irving Gets Candid About Comeback After ‘A Few Setbacks’

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday he has no restrictions entering training camp. The Dallas Mavericks held media day at American Airlines Center, and practices under coach Dusty May begin Saturday.

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Mavericks Make Familiar Signing Before Training Camp

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks signed center Dwight Powell on Friday, bringing their 2026-27 training camp roster to 19 players. The team announced the move the morning of its media day at American Airlines Center and did not disclose terms, per team policy.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 25

Dallas Mavericks Media Day Takeaways 2026: Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Dereck Lively II, Masai Ujiri, And More

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday he has no restrictions heading into training camp, 18 months after he tore the ACL in his left knee. The Dallas Mavericks held media day at American Airlines Center, and practices under new coach Dusty May begin Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

Cooper Flagg has gotten a notable growth spurt

Cooper Flagg has become one big point-forward. The Dallas Mavericks phenom Flagg spoke with reporters at the team’s media day on Friday. During the session, Flagg revealed that he has had a growth spurt since last season.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Dereck Lively II News / Mavs Moneyball / September 25

Dereck Lively II gives update on his offseason and foot injury recovery

As much excitement and potential as this year’s version of the Dallas Mavericks has, there are also many questions that will determine just how high the team’s ceiling can be in 2026-27.

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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 25

That 1-of-1 Cooper Flagg rookie card sold for how much?

Imagine paying $515 to get in on some card pack breaks at a local sports card shop and having that investment return more than $8 million. That’s how it happened for South Carolina machine shop owner Jason Williams, 50.

Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Kyrie Irving Ready To ‘Kick Some Butt’ After 18-Month ACL Injury Absence

Kyrie Irving is finally getting ready to return to an NBA court after an 18-month absence, and the Dallas Mavericks star said there will be no major restrictions holding him back following his recovery from a torn ACL.

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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.

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 25

MMB Lounge: Preseason is here for the Dallas Mavericks

We are finally inching back towards NBA basketball. Today’s Media Day and I should’ve published this earlier but my life is chaos at the moment. Here’s the last discussion thread if you need to point backwards.

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Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / September 25

Cooper Flagg rookie card sells for record $8M

A rookie trading card for Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg sold for a record $8.04 million at auction on Friday. It's the most ever paid for a single-player basketball card and the fifth-highest price for any publicly known sale of a sports card, according to Card Ladder and The Athletic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 25

Former NBA Executive Sees Clear Vision For Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are kicking off a new era with training camp beginning this weekend. The franchise has undergone plenty of changes since the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, whether it's the front office, coaching staff, or roster.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 25

The Mavericks announce key personnel updates and changes

The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for the 2026-2027 season, with players starting to transition their offseason regimens into training camp mode as next week nears.

Cooper Flagg News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Cooper Flagg Reveals His Mount Rushmore Of NBA Legends

The NBA has featured countless superstar athletes over the years, and it’s impossible to reach a consensus on which players belong over others. The answer always varies from person to person, even if a few names are mentioned the most, and the criteria are always changing.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 24

What NBA Teams Are Monitoring for a Potential Kyrie Irving Trade With Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have been persistent in saying that they aren't interested in trading Kyrie Irving. That isn't stopping other teams from trying or keeping an eye on things, though.

Masai Ujiri News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Masai Ujiri Puts Stamp On Mavericks With Sweeping 17-Move Overhaul

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks named Matt Redfield assistant general manager on Thursday. Redfield is one of 17 hires the team announced for its basketball operations department ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

New Role For Michael Finley Among Mavs’ Basketball Ops Changes

Longtime Mavericks executive Michael Finley, who ran the team’s front office alongside Matt Riccardi for most of last season as a co-general manager, will transition to a new role this fall under new president Masai Ujiri, the team announced today in a press release.

Dereck Lively II News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Dereck Lively II’s Injury Concerns Grow as Mavs Star Gets Bad Update After Missing 75 Games Last Season

Everyone expected Dereck Lively II to return as an important piece of the Mavericks’ new era around Cooper Flagg. Instead, the young center now has his availability hanging in the balance while the team heads into training camp.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

ESPN Ranks Kyrie Irving No. 39, Identifies Potential Mavericks Trade Scenario

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is No. 39 in ESPN’s 2026 NBA Rank, a year after the list left him out while he recovered from a torn ACL. ESPN released players Nos.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22

Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer

Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.

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Dwight Powell News / Hoops Rumors / September 20

Mavericks Expected To Sign Dwight Powell

Free agent center Dwight Powell is expected to sign with the Mavericks, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). Stein’s reporting suggests Powell will likely receive a non-guaranteed training camp deal that features Exhibit 9 language to protect the Mavericks if he were to suffer an injury during camp/preseason.