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Season predictions for the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks

The regular season is officially here for the Dallas Mavericks. They start the 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday night against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the third year in a row, and expectations for the Mavs are all over the place.

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Mavericks could be down two starters in season opener against Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks tip off the NBA regular season on Wednesday night at home against the San Antonio Spurs. It's the third year in a row that they've opened the season against their in-state rival, as the NBA seems to like pitting Victor Wembanyama up against the Mavs.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 22

Power ranking the Dallas Mavericks roster based on VIBES

Just like that, it is opening day for the 2025-26 NBA Season. Six long months have passed since your Dallas Mavericks last played in a game that had meaning.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 22

Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks Preseason, Part 2

Continuing yesterday’s column on grading the performances of the Dallas Mavericks from the preseason action. These are my grades, so argue with me as you will in the comments!

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Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg rejects ‘savior’ label before season begins

Wednesday night will mark the first time since 2017 that the Dallas Mavericks will be starting the season without Luka Doncic on the roster after the controversial trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mavericks Around the Web

Betting Cooper Flagg: Two ways to bet on the Mavericks rookie in his NBA debut · ESPN

Why Kyrie Irving isn't playing for Mavericks with potential injury return timeline · Sporting News

Anthony Davis goggles, explained: Why Mavericks star is wearing protective lenses after eye injury · Sporting News

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Dallas Mavericks News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / October 21

Megan Thee Stallion announces ‘Lover Girl’ song amid Klay Thompson romance

Megan Thee Stallion is in love and she’s not afraid to show it! Megan gave fans a big clue into what her new single will be about…love. The rapper shared that she will be releasing a new single on Friday, Oct.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 21

3 things to look out for in the Mavericks’ season opener against the San Antonio Spurs

The rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks (0-0) and the San Antonio Spurs (0-0) was once one of the greatest parts of being a sports fan in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21

Young stars take center stage as Spurs, Mavericks clash

The future of the NBA will be on display when the visiting San Antonio Spurs face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

Daniel Gafford News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Mavericks Announce Daniel Gafford Injury Update Before Spurs Game

The Dallas Mavericks certainly made their fair share of headlines over the past year, going from trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February to miraculously getting the No.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 21

Cooper Flagg stars in Gatorade ad narrated by Mavericks legend

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will be making his NBA debut on Wednesday night against Victor Wembenyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Flagg enters the NBA as one of the most highly anticipated American prospects since LeBron James, and he's in a unique situation for a first overall pick.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 21

What was real and what wasn't from Mavericks' preseason run

The NBA regular season starts on Tuesday night with two marquee matchups, while the Dallas Mavericks will get started on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs for what feels like the tenth year in a row.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

How Mavericks players warned Cooper Flagg about Victor Wembanyama

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks will host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night to begin the 2025-26 season. The battle of the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ready to make ‘dreams come true’ with NBA debut

The Dallas Mavericks are excited for the NBA debut of their star rookie, Cooper Flagg. Flagg shares that sentiment. The rookie forward opened up on Tuesday about what he is thinking, ahead of his very first game in the NBA.

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Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Cooper Flagg dishes truth on how Mavericks can shatter expectations

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg is set to make his NBA debut on Wednesday night as the Dallas Mavericks will host the San Antonio Spurs. Flagg, 18, is ready for the moment.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 21

SB Reacts: Predicting the Dallas Mavericks season-opening home stand

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

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / October 21

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Believes Dallas Mavericks Will Be ‘Super Intriguing’ This Season

NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes the Dallas Mavericks will be “super intriguing” this season. The Mavericks have a talented roster, headlined by Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Cooper Flagg and Daniel Gafford.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Stephen A. Smith Makes Unexpected Mavericks Prediction Ahead of NBA Season

Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, many are predicting who will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy and win it all next June. Early on, most expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to repeat.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / October 21

'It’s All About Winning' – Dallas Mavericks’ $90 Million Forward Gets 100% Real on Potential Move to the Bench This Year

PJ Washington is expected to take on a reduced role for the Dallas Mavericks starting this season with the arrival of rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, and the 27-year-old forward doesn’t mind it at all.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Mavericks exercise option on promising big man

The Mavericks have formally exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II‘s rookie scale contract.

Mavericks make major Cooper Flagg decision before opening night

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Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 20

Dallas Mavericks Have a Klay Thompson Problem

The Dallas Mavericks have a Klay Thompson problem — and no, the issue isn’t Thompson’s girlfriend, rapper and Houston native Megan Thee Stallion. The question is the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 19