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Kyrie Irving Says Rehab Is Ahead Of Schedule, Five Months Post-Surgery

The road to recovery is long for Kyrie Irving, but his return may not be as far out as we thought. In an update on a recent stream on Twitch, the Dallas Mavericks star gave some good news on his injury rehab and hinted that he may be way ahead of schedule.

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Mavericks' season projections are in, here's why they're not wrong

The Dallas Mavericks believe they are a championship contender, but is that realistic for this season? Kyrie Irving is out for likely half of the season, a rookie is likely their second-most important player, and they're relying on D'Angelo Russell coming off his worst season to rebound into form.

Jaden Hardy News / Hoops Rumors / August 28

Mavs’ Jaden Hardy on trade block?

Following up on his report Wednesday with colleague Marc Stein, Jake Fischer reiterates in his latest story for The Stein Line (Substack link) that the Mavericks are actively exploring ways to bring back Dante Exum.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / August 28

Mavericks looking to trade or waive Prosper, Hardy to sign Exum

The Dallas Mavericks summer is mostly over, and with training camp now weeks away instead of months, there’s one final piece of roster business to attend to: completing the re-signing of guard Dante Exum.

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Max Christie: A Rising Star in Dallas’ New Era · Sporting News

Kyrie Irving provides Mavericks fans with positive injury update · Sporting News

Russell & AD reunited: Why their chemistry could help the Mavericks · Sporting News

Mavericks trade idea lands three-and-D wing to pair with Cooper Flagg · Sporting News

Player Profile: Kyrie Irving is unquestionably the Mavs’ secret sauce · Mavs.com

Keep or move on? Mavericks weigh options on O-Max Prosper · Sporting News

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 28

Mavs' Kyrie Irving shares update on ACL injury recovery

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, who tore his left ACL in early March, provided a minor update on his recovery process.

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Mavericks pull petty move with nearby Luka Doncic billboard

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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / August 28

Texas Legends to host 3rd annual HBCU Classic at Paul Quinn College

The Texas Legends will once again host the Thrivent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Classic at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas this year.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / August 27

The Flaggs get honest about the Mavericks.

At the time, it seemed so impossible that conspiracy theories sprouted up all over. The Mavericks had just a 1.8% chance to win the NBA's draft lottery and with the team's entire season having gone haywire thanks to the massively unpopular Luka Doncic trade, it hardly seemed like karma was going to line up and smile upon the franchise.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Mavericks pull petty move with nearby Luka Doncic billboard

Another post-Luka Doncic move by the Dallas Mavericks is drawing scrutiny this week. The former Mavericks star Doncic, whom the team traded away to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, has a new partnership with the “Overwatch 2” video game.

Mark Cuban News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Mark Cuban still thinks Mavericks had an NBA title ‘stolen’ from them

Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban still believes his team should have won a second title during his tenure. Cuban appeared on the DLLS Mavs Podcast and let loose an unprompted comment about the Mavericks’ loss to the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals.

Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 27

Mavericks are still being petty and ridiculous about Luka Doncic-Lakers trade

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been featured in an advertisement for his favorite video game, Overwatch, and he's found a way to make it the Dallas Mavericks' problem.

Dante Exum News / Last Word On Sports / August 27

Mavericks Shopping Former First Round Pick To Sign Dante Exum

DALLAS,Tx. — The Dallas Mavericks are aggressively seeking the flexibility needed to finalize Dante Exum’s new contract. According to The Stein Line, co-contributors Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the front office has intensified trade talks.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Mark Cuban’s Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II prediction will catch Mavericks fans’ attention

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to compete during the 2025-26 NBA season. Mark Cuban previously suggested that center Dereck Lively II could begin taking three-point attempts in games in 2025-26.

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Olivier-Maxence Prosper News / Hoops Rumors / August 27

Mavs reportedly shopping former first-round pick

The Mavericks are seeking a new home via trade for forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 27

Mark Cuban's icy message about Nico Harrison is bad sign for Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban went on the "DLLS Mavs" show on Tuesday to help celebrate their one-year anniversary, where he discussed many different Mavs topics.

Nico Harrison News / NBA Analysis Network / August 27

Markieff Morris reveals what Nico Harrison told him when he signed with Dallas Mavericks, he respected it

The Dallas Mavericks’ reputation took a major hit on February 01, 2025. Yes, the same day when general manager Nico Harrison decided to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / August 27

Marc Cuban Knows What the Mavs Need to Win a Championship

Marc Cuban owned the Dallas Mavericks for over two decades. During his time, he transformed the team into a perennial playoff contender, and they won their only championship in 2011.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 27

Is D’Angelo Russell primed for a bounce-back campaign?

Is Russell set to have a strong campaign as he enters a pivotal season in his career?

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Mark Cuban points finger at league over lost Mavericks power

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Mark Cuban News / Hoops Wire / August 27

Mark Cuban points finger at league over lost Mavericks power

Mark Cuban says he doesn’t regret selling the Mavericks. What he does regret is how he went about it. “I don’t regret selling the team, I regret how I did it,” Cuban said on the DLLS podcast, via CBSSports.com and AllDllls.com.

Klay Thompson News / Hardwood Heroics / August 26

'He Will Light Your Ass Up' – Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson Draws Huge 'Star' Take From Former NBA Veteran

Klay Thompson recently received praise from Patrick Beverley, as the former NBA guard called the Dallas Mavericks swingman one of the league’s top stars.