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Dusty May Calls Cooper Flagg’s Development ‘A Big Responsibility’ For Mavericks

MACAO — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday that Cooper Flagg moves differently when the lights are on. Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter of May’s first NBA game, a 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.

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Kevin Durant Calls Kyrie Irving A ‘Savant’ Ahead Of Mavericks Return

MACAO — Kevin Durant said Friday that Kyrie Irving is anxious and excited to get back on the floor. The day before, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Irving will play in one of the two games in Macao.

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Klay Thompson Gets Candid on Time With Dallas Mavericks

Klay Thompson is now a member of the Miami Heat. He agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks to get out of his contract a year early, leaving more than half of what he was owed in order to do so.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Report: One new contender is eyeing Kyrie Irving

An unlikely return to the Central Division may be beckoning for Kyrie Irving. The Detroit Pistons could potentially go after the Dallas Mavericks star Irving, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported on Friday.

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Dusty May Says Mavericks Have ‘Big Responsibility’ To Maximize Cooper Flagg

MACAO — Cooper Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter Friday and sat the entire second half as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason.

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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.

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Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets in Macao

The Dallas Mavericks were routed by the Houston Rockets, 135-117, in an early-morning preseason matchup on Friday. The game was the Mavericks’ first of two in Macao as they face the Rockets in the NBA China Preseason miniseries.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Did Kyrie Irving shut down all Mavericks trade rumors with latest Cooper Flagg take?

As the Dallas Mavericks opened their 2026-27 NBA preseason with a 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday in China, star guard Kyrie Irving’s recent comments about Cooper Flagg may have provided some clarity regarding his future with the franchise amid potential trade speculation.

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Tari Eason News / Mavs Moneyball / October 9

Mavericks vs. Rockets Recap: New look Dallas roster drops 135-117 preseason game to Houston in China

The Dallas Mavericks tipped off a four-game preseason slate on Friday against the Houston Rockets, losing 135-117 at the Venetian Arena in Macao, China.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 9

Biggest Winners and Losers From Mavericks First Preseason Game Against Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks opened their 2026 preseason against the Houston Rockets at the Venetian Arena in Macao on Friday, the first of two games they'll play against the Rockets in China.

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4 storylines to watch for the Mavericks in preseason

The Mavericks begin their 2026-2027 campaign on Oct. 9th against the Houston Rockets in an early morning game in Macau, China. As with almost every single year, the Mavericks enter their first preseason game with massive questions surrounding the roster, with a near complete overturn of their 2025 roster.

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Dusty May Identifies Key Areas Mavericks Must Improve After Offensive Struggles Last Season

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2026-27 NBA season looking to bounce back from a very disappointing campaign. Head coach Dusty May has identified several offensive areas that need improvement after finishing near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories last season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 9

How to Watch Mavericks vs Rockets: Live Stream NBA Preseason Games, TV Channel

The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets meet Friday in Macau for the first of two preseason games as both teams continue preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Mavericks See Macao Trip As Major Opportunity To Build Chemistry

MACAO — P.J. Washington said Thursday that everybody on the Dallas Mavericks pretty much likes each other before the season has even started, one of several players who described a close locker room during the team’s trip to the NBA China Games.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Morez Johnson Jr. Explains Why P.J. Washington Has Become His Mavericks Mentor

MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. said Thursday that P.J. Washington is the veteran he goes to whenever he is confused, while Washington said the Dallas Mavericks rookie’s potential is amazing and has embraced a mentorship role with the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Kyrie Irving Says China Feels Like ‘A Second Home’ After Years Of Visits

MACAO — Several Dallas Mavericks players are in China for the first time this week, and on Thursday they described a trip that has included a day in Hong Kong, NBA Cares appearances, and fans waiting for them at every stop.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Kyrie Irving Says Cooper Flagg’s Success Is ‘All Real’ As Mavericks Pairing Begins

MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that Cooper Flagg put up numbers as a rookie that only Michael Jordan had reached, praising the confidence the Dallas Mavericks forward carries everywhere he goes.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 9

Naji Marshall Explains What Mavericks Want From First Preseason Games

MACAO — Naji Marshall said at shootaround Friday that the Dallas Mavericks are ready to compete against somebody else, hours before their preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.

Cooper Flagg News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Cooper Flagg gets roasted over his new logo for New Balance

Cooper Flagg’s new logo release is being met with a sad trombone noise. The Dallas Mavericks star Flagg officially unveiled his new logo for New Balance at an event on Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 8

Former First Overall Pick Has Playoff Expectations for Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks made a savvy move when they traded for former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks, using only Ryan Nembhard and a second-round pick to get the job done.

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.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Kyrie Irving reveals setback that held him back from return to Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks missed star point guard Kyrie Irving for the entire 2025-26 NBA season because of an ACL injury he suffered in March 2025. Initial optimism that the former No.

Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Dwight Powell Reveals What Sets This Year’s Mavericks Team Apart From Previous Seasons

The Dallas Mavericks have gone through some major changes in the past few seasons, but veteran center Dwight Powell thinks there is something special about this team’s current group.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Zaccharie Risacher Discusses Pressure and Expectations Of Being No. 1 Pick

Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher understands the enormous expectations that come with being selected number one overall in the NBA draft. But the 21-year-old believes the best way to handle that pressure is to shut out outside noise and just focus on improving his game.