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Daniel Gafford News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
‘Captain Of The Defense’: Daniel Gafford Chases NBA Blocks Lead While Anchoring Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Daniel Gafford sits tied for fifth in the NBA at 2.0 blocks per game, trailing only Victor Wembanyama (4.2), Chet Holmgren (3.0), Walker Kessler (2.8) and Myles Turner (2.5).
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
‘He Looks Ready To Go’: Naji Marshall Nears Dallas Mavericks Return As Santi Aldama’s Debut Gets Closer
DALLAS — Help could be on the way for the Dallas Mavericks, and maybe sooner than expected. Naji Marshall practiced Sunday after sitting out with an illness, and Santi Aldama keeps checking boxes in his recovery from right knee surgery.
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 / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
‘Quicker To The Ball’: Dusty May Details Dallas Mavericks’ Three-Point Defense Improvement
DALLAS — Aside from Friday’s outlier, when the Houston Rockets shot 44% from deep, the Dallas Mavericks have held every opponent under 36% from three this season.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
Dusty May Explains Mavericks’ Improvement in Three-Point Defense
DALLAS — Aside from Friday’s outlier, when the Houston Rockets shot 44% from deep, the Dallas Mavericks have held every opponent under 36% from three this season.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
‘A New Puzzle For Us To Put Together’: Dusty May Preaches Winning Habits As Dallas Mavericks Prepare For Winless Sacramento Kings
DALLAS — Dusty May is not letting the Sacramento Kings’ record change anything about how the Dallas Mavericks approach Monday’s game. After Sunday’s practice, the first-year coach said his group is focused on its own habits more than the opponent in front of it.
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.
Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
'Foot Off The Gas Pedal': Kyrie Irving Owns Dallas Mavericks' Slow Start vs. Houston Rockets
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said the Dallas Mavericks eased up once they learned the Houston Rockets would be without Alperen Şengün and Reed Sheppard on Friday night.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
Kyrie Irving's 35-Point Night Puts Him Alongside Larry Bird And Charles Barkley
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving made all 6 of his free throws in the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, which extended his career-best streak to 55 in a row.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 1
4 Dallas Mavericks Who Should Be in NBA Award Conversations
The Dallas Mavericks exit October with a surprising 4-2 record. Many people thought they'd be lucky to win two games by this point, so to sit here with four wins already is a testament to a revamped system and culture.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 1
Dusty May is exactly what the city of Dallas needed 
It has been a long 19 months since Luka Doncic was traded. It has been an even longer 29 months since Mavericks fans were riding the high of making the NBA Finals and looking forward to the next 10 years of competition.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 1
Ranking New-Look Mavericks Against Injured Western Conference
The Dallas Mavericks are one of the best feel-good stories of the NBA so far. People saw their first six games and thought they might struggle, but Kyrie Irving's return and Cooper Flagg making a second-year leap have the Mavs with a 4-2 record coming out of October.
Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / November 1
Kyrie Irving Reportedly Among Most In-Demand NBA Stars Ahead Of Trade Deadline
Kyrie Irving could become one of the NBA’s most wanted trade targets this season, with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix suggesting that his value to contenders might eventually outweigh his fit with the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 1
Final Five: Breaking down the clutch minutes of the Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) picked up a huge 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets (5-1) on Friday night in their first NBA Cup game of the season. The road to victory was paved with a slew of clutch plays, with Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford leading the way when it mattered most.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 1
The Dallas Mavericks are fun again
When the clock struck triple zeroes on Friday night, I could only lean back on my couch and smile. The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) had defeated the previously undefeated Houston Rockets; Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 68 points.
Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1
'How Does My Leg Feel': Kyrie Irving Explains What Changed In 35-Point Night
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday night’s 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets was probably the first of his last four games in which he did not stop to think about how his left leg felt.
Cooper Flagg News / Hoops Habit / October 31
Cooper Flagg is already making a massive leap for the Mavericks
Five games into his sophomore season and Dallas Mavericks rising star Cooper Flagg is already turning heads with his strong play. Flagg is averaging a stellar 26.8 points 6.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.6 steals.
Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 31
‘I Understand The Concept Now’: Kyrie Irving Comes Around On NBA Cup After Win
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was not excited about the NBA’s in-season tournament when he first answered questions about it a few years ago. After scoring 35 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, Irving said he has come around on it.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA
As the Dallas Mavericks continue their impressive start to the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes star forward Cooper Flagg has already established himself as one of the league’s 10 best players.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 31
Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Believes Mavericks Duo Could Reach Another Level
The Dallas Mavericks handed the Houston Rockets their first defeat of the 2026-27 NBA season on Friday night, delivering down the stretch in a 116-111 victory.
Kyrie Irving News / HITC / October 31
'Very confrontational': Kyrie Irving shares what Dusty May is really like behind the scenes
Many eyebrows were raised when the Dallas Mavericks chose Dusty May to replace Jason Kidd in June 2026. The 49-year-old has never coached or played in the NBA before, which is why giving him the job seemed like a big gamble at the time.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / October 30
Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving combine for 68 as Mavericks top Rockets
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg combined for 68 points, and the Dallas Mavericks erased an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the visiting Houston Rockets 116-111 in an NBA Cup opener for both on Friday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Dwight Powell Finalizing One-Year Deal With Fenerbahce
After being waived by the Mavericks ahead of the start of the regular season, Dwight Powell appears set to continue his career overseas. The veteran NBA big man is in the process of finalizing a one-year contract agreement with the Turkish team Fenerbahce, reports Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Rumors / October 28
Mavericks Exercise Team Option On Zaccharie Risacher
The Mavericks have exercised their $17.4MM, fourth-year team option on 21-year-old forward Zaccharie Risacher, the team announced in a press release. Dallas acquired the former number one overall pick as part of the three-team trade that sent Luguentz Dort to the Hawks.
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