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Dallas Mavericks Reveal 2026 Preseason Schedule, Including Two International Games

The Dallas Mavericks are in a new era led by an entirely new front office and head coach. Masai Ujiri has taken over as the team president, Mike Schmitz is the new general manager, and Dusty May will lead them from the sidelines after winning a national championship at Michigan last year.

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New Details Emerge About Mavericks' Trade for Zaccharie Risacher

The Dallas Mavericks recently pulled off a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder, which sent former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, and three second-round picks to OKC.

Jett Howard News / Mavs Moneyball / July 22

What Mavericks are getting in two-way guard Jett Howard

The Dallas Mavericks are taking a shot on a former Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard by signing him to a two-way contract. Howard, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, failed to live up to expectations in his first three seasons with the Magic.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Where Kyrie Irving falls on Iman Shumpert’s teammates blind ranking

Raise your hand if you are dying to see Kyrie Irving back in action. Irving sat out the whole of last season due to an ACL injury, but all signs point to a full recovery for next season, which should only boost the Dallas Mavericks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA 3-pointers all-time' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 NBA double-double leader by team' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / July 21

Which Dallas Mavericks trade is your favorite?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavs fans and fans across the country.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Jamarion Sharp News / Hoops Rumors / July 21

Clippers, Jamarion Sharp Agree To Two-Way Deal

The Clippers and free agent center Jamarion Sharp have agreed to terms on a two-way contract, agent Scott Nichols tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Klay Thompson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 21

Mavericks' Klay Thompson Reveals Possible Desire to Finish Career With Warriors

It has not been the closing chapter to his career that Klay Thompson expected when he left the Golden State Warriors to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 offseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21

Mavericks continue to collect first-round picks

Trades that preceded Ujiri's hiring have tied his hands when it comes to roster building. He's making some intriguing gambles using his limited resources.

Mavericks are signing a notable ex-Michigan player

Four NBA teams that thrived after whiffing on top picks

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

Max Christie News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Clippers, Cam Christie Agree To Push Back Salary Guarantee Date

For the second time this offseason, the Clippers and Cam Christie have agreed to push back the former second-round pick’s salary guarantee date, according to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Tyler Smith News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Mavericks Waive Tyler Smith

The Mavericks are waiving Tyler Smith, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The move is now official, according to the NBA’s transaction log.

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Klay Thompson doesn’t dismiss possibility of Warriors reunion

Klay Thompson isn’t making any promises. But he isn’t ruling anything out, either. While appearing at Fanatics Fest, the longtime Warriors star was approached

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Sam Presti addresses the Thunder’s decision to trade Lu Dort

The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Report: Mavericks are shopping one notable fan favorite

Another member of the Dallas Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals team could soon be leaving town. The Dallas Mavericks are actively fielding trade offers on center Daniel Gafford, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week during a podcast appearance.

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

Morez Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Morez Johnson Jr, Sergio de Larrea’s biggest red flags from 2026 Mavericks Summer League

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2026 NBA Summer League with a dramatically reshaped identity. The franchise has fully embraced a youth movement centered around Cooper Flagg.

Masai Ujiri News / Hoops Wire / July 19

Mavericks haven’t wasted time putting Masai Ujiri’s stamp on roster

The Mavericks didn’t hire Masai Ujiri to sit on his hands. Judging by the past few weeks, he has no plans to. Dallas has quietly become one of the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason, reshaping its roster around reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg while adding size, youth and international talent seemingly everywhere it turns.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 19

Why Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher bring back memories of Hakeem and Ralph

The Mavericks may have done more than add another former No. 1 overall pick. They also revived one of the NBA’s most memorable draft pairings. By acquiring Zaccharie Risacher from the Hawks, Dallas now has the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / July 19

Mavericks just joined a club no one has entered since Hakeem and Ralph

The Mavericks may have done more than add another former No. 1 overall pick. They also revived one of the NBA’s rarest pieces of history. By acquiring Zaccharie Risacher from the Hawks, Dallas now has the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / July 19

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Moussa Cisse, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Bucks

The Mavericks continue to make it clear they like what they have in young center Moussa Cisse. Dallas will match the Knicks’ offer sheet for the restricted free agent, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, ensuring Cisse remains with the team after an encouraging rookie season.

Cooper Flagg News / EssentiallySports / July 19

Mavs Make Swift Decision to Help Cooper Flagg After Knicks Almost Found Their Mitchell Robinson Replacement

The Dallas Mavericks acted faster than Speedy Gonzales to ensure their frontcourt retained a young talent suited to play alongside Cooper Flagg. In a direct response to an aggressive free-agency strike by the reigning champion New York Knicks, the Mavericks’ front office didn’t wait 48 hours to decide on Moussa Cisse.

Moussa Cisse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 19

Mavericks matches Knicks’ Moussa Cisse offer sheet

The Dallas Mavericks are sticking with their restricted free agent center. Dallas matched the New York Knicks’ two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet for Moussa Cisse on Saturday.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Klay Thompson may have dropped a hint about a potential Warriors reunion

Klay Thompson may still be thinking about wearing a Golden State Warriors uniform again before calling it a career. The Dallas Mavericks sniper was spotted

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / July 18

Dallas Mavericks’ Possible Next Steps After Summer League

The Dallas Mavericks recently concluded their NBA Summer League slate against the New York Knicks at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday. The NBA’s Summer League served as a testing ground for the Mavericks, who are rebuilding around the reigning Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 18

How Cooper Flagg rubbed shoulders with Michael Jordan and LeBron James in his rookie season

Cooper Flagg came into the NBA with hefty expectations, and his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks lived up to the billing. Flagg did not take long to adjust to the demands of professional basketball.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11