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Mavericks Reveal Cooper Flagg's MRI Results, Announce Injury Timeline

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has a mild left shoulder sprain and will miss Saturday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks announced.

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Cooper Flagg’s 32 Points Tell One Story. His Attitude Tells Another.

Cooper Flagg didn’t waste much time introducing himself to the new NBA season. Thirty-two points in the Dallas Mavericks’ opener is quite a way to start.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 24

Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Moves Up In NBA History For Second Straight Game

In Kyrie Irving's second game back in his return from an ACL injury, he's already making a big impact for the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas overwhelmed the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, winning 121-105 following a strong first half.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 24

Kyrie Irving Opens Up About Special Moment With Tyrese Haliburton After Injury Returns

INDIANAPOLIS — Kyrie Irving checked in with Tyrese Haliburton during the first quarter Friday night, asking how many days it had been since Haliburton last played in front of the home crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 24

Cooper Flagg's Shoulder Injury Creates New Concern for Mavericks Ahead of Spurs Game

INDIANAPOLIS — Cooper Flagg has left shoulder soreness and will be evaluated over the next couple of days, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday night.

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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.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 24

3 things to know before the Dallas Mavericks home opener against the San Antonio Spurs

Well, it sure didn’t take long for the Dallas Mavericks (1-1) to find their first back-to-back of the season, did it? After a night game in Indianapolis against the Pacers (1-1) on Friday night, the Mavs head to Dallas for the home opener against the San Antonio Spurs (0-2).

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Mavericks’ Naji Marshall talks standing up for Cooper Flagg after hard Aaron Nesmith collision

The Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg was unable to finish Friday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers after a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith forced him to leave the game early.

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Kyrie Irving News / EasySportz / October 24

Kyrie Irving Leads Mavericks Past Pacers

Kyrie Irving delivered an impressive performance Friday night, scoring 24 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

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 / Field Level Media / October 23

Mavericks beat Pacers as Cooper Flagg leaves with shoulder soreness

Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-105 on Friday in Indianapolis, but the victory was overshadowed by a left shoulder injury to Cooper Flagg.

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Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / October 23

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits vs. Pacers after hard foul

The Dallas Mavericks announced that Cooper Flagg will not return to Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis due to left shoulder soreness.

Kyrie Irving News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Mavericks Announce Decision on Kyrie Irving After 1 Game

Kyrie Irving returned to the court for the Dallas Mavericks after missing 19 months with a torn ACL in his left knee. Irving made his first regular-season appearance since March 2025 on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 23

Mavericks Rule Out Santi Aldama, Dereck Lively II And 2 Others Against Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks have ruled out Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović, Dereck Lively II, and Caleb Martin for Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, according to the NBA’s official injury report.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Kyrie Irving has brutal assessment of Mavericks after ugly loss

Kyrie Irving is not giving anyone much reason to be optimistic about the Dallas Mavericks this season with his comments following the team’s season opener.

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