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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals injury setback that derailed ACL rehab

The Dallas Mavericks are coming into the season with most of their players healthy, more specifically, Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks’ guard missed all of last season as he rehabbed from a torn ACL he suffered the season prior, and he’s ready to get back on the court and be the leader they need.

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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.

Max Christie News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Max Christie Opens Up About Carving Out His Own Role While Playing Alongside Superstars

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie has spent much of his career playing next to some of the biggest names in basketball. From sharing the court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers to now playing alongside Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg in Dallas, Christie understands what it takes to succeed next to superstars.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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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Angel Reese's incredible performance has Dream on verge of WNBA Finals

WNBA playoffs: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries

WNBA playoff takeaways: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries after Game 2 wins

WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Kyrie Irving set to play this weekend for first time since March 2025

Kyrie Irving’s long wait is almost over. The Mavericks guard is expected to play in one of the team’s two preseason games against the Rockets in China this weekend, coach Dusty May said, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line⁠.

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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 / EssentiallySports / October 8

Mavs Star Reveals Racial Incident During NBA Preseason Trip to China

A routine walk through the streets of Macao turned into an unexpected moment for a Dallas Mavericks big man. During the team’s preseason trip, Dereck Lively II reportedly recorded himself walking through a street and said he heard someone use a racial slur.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 7

Dusty May's Goals for Mavericks in Preseason Games Against Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks are getting ready for two preseason games against the Houston Rockets at the Venetian Arena in Macao, China. There is a lot that the Mavericks are still figuring out about their team under new head coach Dusty May, as this will be his first time coaching in the NBA, even if it's just preseason games.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Did the Dallas Mavericks Improve This NBA Offseason?

The Dallas Mavericks underwent an NBA offseason full of significant changes. The Mavericks’ eventful offseason included an overhaul of their front office, coaching staff, and roster.

Morez Johnson News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 7

Morez Johnson Jr. ‘Can’t Wait’ For Potential Mavericks Debut In Macao

MACAO — Fans packed the team hotel when the Dallas Mavericks arrived in Macao for the NBA China Games. Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. wants to play in front of them Friday night against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 7

Naji Marshall Embraces First China Trip With Father, New Mavericks Energy

MACAO — Naji Marshall is in China for the first time, and his father made the trip with him as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open the preseason against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on Friday.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 7

Kyrie Irving Gets Candid Before First Mavericks Game In 19 Months

MACAO — Kyrie Irving practiced with the Dallas Mavericks in Macao ahead of Friday’s preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Kyrie Irving shares heartfelt reaction to Kevin Durant’s desire for his 1 specific skill

The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are both in China right now preparing to play an international preseason game as the league tries to expand its reach.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Kyrie Irving Responds To Kevin Durant’s Ultimate Praise For His Ball-Handling Skills

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are set to face Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA exhibition game in Macao on October 9, later this week.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 6

NBA Teams Still Monitoring Mavericks Starter in Trade Rumors

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington revealed last week that new team president Masai Ujiri told him that he wouldn't be traded, and that if he was, Ujiri would give him a heads-up.

Naji Marshall News / Mavs Moneyball / October 6

Naji Marshall breaks rim, folding chair at Dallas Mavericks practice in Macao, China

If Naji Marshall doesn’t watch himself, the Dallas Mavericks are going to have an international incident on their hands. “I’m too strong, and I got too much bounce,” Marshall said with a flex to the camera in a video the team posted to social media on Tuesday.

Sergio De Larrea News / Mavs Moneyball / October 6

Sergio De Larrea might be the X-Factor for the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks ended up with the 6’7” 20-year-old Sergio De Larrea on draft night following not one, but two trades. He was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers, traded to the New York Knicks, and landed with the Mavericks in a series of trades that, to this day, I can’t comprehend.

Jason Kidd News / Hoops Rumors / October 5

Jason Kidd To Join ESPN As Analyst

Former Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has settled on his next gig, as he is preparing to join ESPN as a studio analyst, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports (via Twitter).

PJ Washington News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 5

Mavericks' P.J. Washington Provides Clarity on Offseason Trade Rumors

The Dallas Mavericks had a busy offseason, completely revamping their front office, coaching staff, and some of the roster. They're still a little overloaded in the frontcourt, which had people wondering if they would do anything to open some space.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Jason Kidd is getting a new job after his Mavericks firing

Jason Kidd is about to be back in the public eye. The former Dallas Mavericks head coach Kidd is in advanced talks to join ESPN, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

Mavericks rumors: Masai Ujiri loves P.J. Washington, but trade buzz still persists

As the season gears up for the Dallas Mavericks, the role and future of Dallas forward P.J. Washington are uncertain. Washington joined the team in a trade with the Hornets in the 2023-2024 season and has been a key piece of the squad ever since, but could his days in Dallas be numbered?

PJ Washington News / Hoops Wire / October 5