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Mavericks' Lottery Pick Has Been 'Limited' So Far in Training Camp

The Dallas Mavericks used the 9th overall pick of the talented 2026 NBA Draft on Morez Johnson Jr., a forward out of Michigan. The pick came as a little bit of a surprise, considering that the Mavericks are already overloaded in their frontcourt, but they think he can be the perfect defender for the modern NBA that loves switching.

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Mavs' Cooper Flagg Receives Advice After Growth Spurt From Warriors' Draymond Green

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg revealed during media day on Friday that he has grown to 6'10" without shoes, which would be more than a two-inch growth spurt since he measured in at 6'7.75" at the NBA Combine.

Cooper Flagg News / Fadeaway World / September 28

Building The Perfect Mavericks Starting Five Around Cooper Flagg

Rookie year settled the big question: the Dallas Mavericks found their next franchise player in Cooper Flagg. What it didn’t settle is how to build around him, and the lazy answer is to just rebuild the Luka Doncic roster with a different guy in the middle.

Dallas Mavericks News / Stadium Rant / September 28

Why Kyrie Irving And Cooper Flagg Could Be A Problem For NBA Defenses In The 2026-27 Season

Last season, Cooper Flagg put together a strong rookie campaign for the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists and won Rookie of the Year.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Lindy's Sports / September 28

What Klay Thompson Taught Naji Marshall and Max Christie

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson agreed to a contract buyout last month, which allowed him to later Thompson sign with the Miami Heat. “Klay is one

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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 / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 28

4 Players Mavericks Could Trade or Waive to Make Room For Longest-Tenured Veteran

The Dallas Mavericks re-signed veteran forward/center Dwight Powell just before the start of training camp to a one-year deal, which is rumored to be worth $3.8 million, which has $1 million partially guaranteed, and another $500 thousand would be guaranteed if he makes the opening night roster.

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.

Naji Marshall News / Mavs Moneyball / September 28

Naji Marshall can do a little bit of everything for the Dallas Mavericks

It won’t be long before the Dallas Mavericks are back on the court to kick off the 2026-2027 regular season. With their return comes many questions. The team, coaching staff and front office have all been overhauled during the past few months.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 27

Mavericks Players, Coach Dusty May Ready to See Kyrie Irving Scare Other Teams

Kyrie Irving is back from injury and ready to return to the Dallas Mavericks, with head coach Dusty May saying he looks as 100% as it gets in training camp.

Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 27

Mavericks Coach Clarifies Santi Aldama Status After 2 Limited Practices

DALLAS — Santi Aldama has been limited through the first two days of Dallas Mavericks training camp. Mavericks coach Dusty May said Sunday that Aldama is still working out.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 27

- Zaccharie Risacher Reveals How He Feels After Leaving Atlanta

DALLAS — Zaccharie Risacher went through his first practice with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. He called it his first day of school. Dallas acquired Risacher from Atlanta on July 19 in a three-team trade that also involved Oklahoma City and sent Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks.

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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 / Hoops Rumors / September 27

Heat To Sign Dennis Smith Jr.

Free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has reached a contract agreement with the Heat, agent Daniel Hazan tells Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (Twitter link).

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 27

Mavericks Have Started Contract Extension Talks With Sharpshooting Guard

It's a new era for the Dallas Mavericks, as they have an entirely new front office and coaching staff, something a lot of fans are already grateful for.

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 27

Former First Overall Pick Confused By Hawks Tenure, Ready for Fresh Start on Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a savvy trade a few months ago when they were able to acquire former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks for the price of Ryan Nembhard, a player who had just gone undrafted the year before, and a second-round pick.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 27

Mavericks' First-Round Pick Receives High Praise From Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks have two first-round rookies to break in for the first time since 2023, as they selected Morez Johnson Jr. 9th overall and Sergio De Larrea 25th overall.

Kyrie Irving News / HITC / September 27

Kyrie Irving’s ‘in love’ admission when asked about future with Dallas Mavericks amid trade rumours

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has made a definitive statement to quash all rumours about him wanting to be traded away from the franchise. Irving arrived in February 2023 to a franchise in disarray, missing the Playoffs one season after a run to the Western Conference 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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 27

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz

There’s plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They’re the Mavericks’ anchors. But Naji Marshall sounds as if he believes he can be an X-factor — particularly from the perimeter.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Former No. 1 Overall Pick Zaccharie Risacher Reflects On His Trade To Mavericks

With the first overall pick in 2024, the Atlanta Hawks picked Zaccharie Risacher, believing he could become their next franchise superstar. They chose him over Alex Sarr, Stephon Caste, Reed Sheppard, and Donovan Clingan (among many others), setting expectations high from the very beginning.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 26

Mavericks Forward Thinks He'll Surprise NBA By Fixing His Biggest Weakness

The Dallas Mavericks signed Naji Marshall to a three-year, $51.8 million contract extension this offseason, keeping him in Dallas through the 2029-30 season, barring a trade.