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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 13
Cooper Flagg poised to be one of the greats? Kyrie Irving thinks so 
The Dallas Mavericks are working their way through their preseason schedule in anticipation of the 2026-2027 season tipping off later this month. Fresh off a two-game set in Macau, China, where they split wins and losses with the Houston Rockets, Kyrie Irving was asked about rising star Cooper Flagg.
Tobi Lawal News / Mavs Moneyball / October 13
Could Tobi Lawal be Derrick Jones Jr. 2.0?
When I think of the Mavericks’ impactful players in their 2024 Finals run, one of the first names that comes to mind is Derrick Jones Jr. He wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty, do the little things, make a big defensive impact, and be an athletic sparkplug.
Max Christie News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 13
Max Christie Wants Mavericks To See Him As More Than A Spot-Up Shooter
MACAO — Max Christie scored 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting Sunday as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 132-115 at The Venetian Arena. He went 2-of-3 from 3-point range and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, and added 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in 21:38.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Kyrie Irving trade talk overlooks what he’s already giving Cooper Flagg
Kyrie Irving’s return gave Dallas its first opportunity to watch him compete alongside Cooper Flagg. The trade conversation already threatens to make that beginning sound temporary.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Jason Kidd News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 12
Jason Kidd’s Next Move Emerges Months After Leaving Mavericks
ESPN is expected to hire Jason Kidd for its NBA studio coverage, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Oct. 5. Andrew Marchand and Dan Shanoff of The Athletic followed with a report that Kidd would join NBA Countdown, the network’s pregame and halftime show, in the seat Michael Malone held last season.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12
Masai Ujiri explains how Kyrie Irving makes all the difference for Mavericks
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, amid trade speculation surrounding Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, team president Masai Ujiri is excited for the nine-time All-Star’s comeback season.
Dwight Powell News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 12
Creating Roster Spot on Mavericks For Dwight Powell Appeared Unlikely Until Preseason
The Dallas Mavericks re-signed veteran forward/center Dwight Powell just ahead of training camp to a one-year deal, which will have more guarantees on it if he's on the roster on opening night.
Kyrie Irving News / EasySportz / October 12
Kyrie Irving Is Back! Mavericks Star Shines in First Game After ACL Injury
Kyrie Irving is officially back on the basketball court, and the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t have asked for a much better return. After spending more than a year recovering from a torn ACL, the nine-time NBA All-Star returned to game action Sunday, leading Dallas to a 132-115 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets in Macao, China.
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.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks
Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new coach Dusty May. But Risacher could still end up being pretty important.
Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / October 12
2 Trade Ideas That Could Help The Dallas Mavericks Land NBA Stars
The Dallas Mavericks are supposed to be rebuilding right now, especially after finishing 26-56 last season, but I’m not completely sure they need to spend another two or three years trying to get back into the playoffs.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 12
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving looks as good as new in first NBA game in 586 days
Playing in the NBA is just like riding a bike to Kyrie Irving. At least, that's how it seems based on his play in his first game in 586 days.
Dwight Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12
Mavericks rumors: Preseason surprise making final roster decision even more daunting. Could there be a trade?
On the morning of their Media Day on September 25, the Dallas Mavericks signed veteran Dwight Powell to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2026-26 NBA season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 12
Dusty May Praises Sergio de Larrea: ‘He’s Just A Guy That Plays To Win’
MACAO — Sergio de Larrea finished plus-34 in 22:25 off the bench Sunday, the best mark on either side of the Dallas Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.
PJ Washington News / Mavs Moneyball / October 12
Where PJ Washington fits in the new-look Mavericks in 2026-27
It feels like it was eons ago that the Dallas Mavericks traded for PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets, with the intention way back in 2024 of building a championship roster around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / October 12
Cooper Flagg’s link-up with David Beckham after Mavericks preseason game draws attention
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg met soccer legend David Beckham after his recent courtside appearance at the 2026 NBA Global Preseason Games in Macao.
Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / October 12
Kyrie Irving Gets Candid About His NBA Retirement Plans And How He Wants To End His Career
Kyrie Irving returned to the NBA after 586 days when the Dallas Mavericks faced the Houston Rockets for the second time in Macau. The Mavericks won 135-117, and Irving finished with 17 points, two rebounds, and three assists, shooting 6-for-13 from the field (46.15% FG) and 2-for-6 from beyond the arc (33.3% 3P).
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / October 11
Former Top Draft Pick Showing Early Signs of a Bounce-Back With Mavericks
On Sunday, the Mavericks played out their second preseason game, facing off against the Rockets in Venetian Arena in China. The Rockets had the upper hand in Friday’s tilt, powered by a strong offensive performance with 135 points scored.
Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / October 11
Kyrie Irving makes strong return to action after 19-month absence
The Dallas Mavericks star guard suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 before also suffering a Grade 2 calf strain in December that delayed his return to action.
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.
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