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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Dusty May Sees Teaching Value In Mavericks’ Jet-Lagged Preseason Loss
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks players who filled in Wednesday were not flat so much as a little fatigued and jet-lagged, coach Dusty May said Thursday, a day after a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. Nearing Return From Shin Splints
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is close to returning from right shin splints, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday, a day before the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.
Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Still Waiting On Santi Aldama, But Return Appears Closer
DALLAS — Santi Aldama will have to wait at least one more game. After practice Thursday, Mavericks coach Dusty May said he does not expect the forward to play Friday, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / October 15
Mavericks have a surprising reason to root for Kyrie Irving to dominate
No one knows what Irving could look like after his long sabbatical due to his ACL tear.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Staying Cautious With Moussa Cissé Before Preseason Finale
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé did not practice Thursday, a day after tweaking his left ankle in the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Marcus Sasser News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15
Mavericks Set To Get First Look At Marcus Sasser After Injury Absence
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser is expected to play Friday when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday.
Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Jason Kidd has landed a new job
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has officially landed a new job. Kidd is joining ESPN as an NBA analyst, the network confirmed Thursday. Kidd’s primary role will be as a game analyst on “NBA Countdown,” but the network announcement states he will also serve as an analyst for select games.
Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / October 15
Does Dwight Powell Deserve A Spot On The Mavericks’ Roster?
With the October 19 deadline looming for teams around the league, most front offices are in a frenzy to finalize their rosters before opening night. While the Dallas Mavericks are no different in this regard, their plans seem to be changing following Dwight Powell‘s performances at training camp.
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.
Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / October 15
Daniel Gafford is still a valuable piece of the Mavericks’ puzzle in 2026-27 
Daniel Gafford was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2024 to pair his rim-running abilities with Luka Doncic’s playmaking. Gafford quickly became a key part of the Mavericks, contributing to Dallas’ 2024 NBA Finals run.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 14
3 Thoughts From Mavericks' Preseason Loss to Pelicans
The Dallas Mavericks were back in Texas after two games in China to start the preseason. They'd face another divisional opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, in this matchup, but they sat a lot of key pieces.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 14
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Preseason Recap: Dallas’ late comeback falls short in 101-97 loss
The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) spent most of Wednesday night’s preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) playing from behind. While the deep reserves eventually made the final few minutes interesting, Dallas could never completely erase an ugly offensive start in a 101-97 preseason loss to the Pelicans.
Zaccharie Risacher News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Dusty May highlights Zaccharie Risacher’s qualities that will help Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-97, in the preseason at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, dropping to 1-2. But
Moussa Cisse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Mavericks’ Moussa Cisse exits clash vs. Pelicans with ankle injury
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, hoping to notch their second win in the preseason. The Mavericks were coming off a two-game series against the Houston Rockets in China.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks’ Frontcourt Gets Thinner After Moussa Cissé Injury
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé tweaked his left ankle in the first half of the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday and will sit the second half, the team announced.
Dwight Powell News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks Face Roster Squeeze After Dwight Powell Impresses Dusty May
DALLAS — Mavericks coach Dusty May said Wednesday that the decision on whether Dwight Powell makes the Dallas Mavericks’ opening-night roster belongs to team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks Enter Pelicans Game With 8 Players Ruled Out
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are resting Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, two of eight players the team ruled out for its third preseason game.
Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Slotted Outside Top 35 In New NBA Player Rankings
DALLAS — Bleacher Report ranked Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving the 36th-best player in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season. Irving, who
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 14
Masai Ujiri Keeps Pushing Back, But Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Will Stay in Trade Talks
There has been nothing more talked about this offseason than trade rumors surrounding Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving. It's been a constant cycle of reporters saying teams would be interested in him, followed by a report saying the Mavericks aren't interested in discussing it.
Cooper Flagg News / Fadeaway World / October 14
DeMarcus Cousins Claims No White Player In NBA History Has Had Cooper Flagg’s Skill Set
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg had a rookie season to remember, and he carried on from where he left off in preseason against the Houston Rockets in Macau.
Sergio De Larrea News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 13
Mavericks Rookie May Be Ready to Contribute Sooner Than People Anticipated
The Dallas Mavericks needed to address the future of their backcourt this offseason, and they did that in a big way by trading up from 30 to 25 in the NBA Draft to take Spain's Sergio De Larrea.
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 / 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.
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.
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