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Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16

Cooper Flagg and New Balance unveil first design ahead of NBA debut

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has plenty to look forward to in the next week. With anticipation that has built for the last 18-plus months, the former Duke Blue Devil will be making his NBA debut at home on October 22 against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to kick-off the Mavericks’ regular season.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16

Gabe Vincent on what he spotted playing against Cooper Flagg for the first time, ‘tough to do…’

The Dallas Mavericks continued their good form in the NBA preseason against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Jason Kidd continued his experiment in the preseason, where Cooper Flagg has been handed the point guard duties for the Dallas Mavericks.

Shawn Marion News / Scoop B / October 16

The Matrix’ Sees a Different NBA: Shawn Marion on Eras, GOAT Debates, and That 2011 Title

Former NBA champion Shawn Marion, affectionately known as “The Matrix,” has seen the evolution of professional basketball up close during his celebrated 16-year career.

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Dwight Powell News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16

Mavs vet Dwight Powell likes what he’s seeing: “That’s the beauty of a team like ours”

Dwight Powell, backup center and by far the longest tenured Dallas Maverick, has become quite the culture and chemistry guy for this team going into his 12th season in Dallas. Last May, then Maverick Spencer Dinwiddie, who went to the Charlotte Hornets this summer, called Powell a “standout voice in the locker room” through adversity.

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.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Watch Mavericks’ Klay Thompson’s priceless reaction to huffing smelling salts

Dallas Mavericks veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson is just as entertaining off the court as he is on it. On Wednesday night, he gave us another goofy moment to add to the collection.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Jason Kidd’s Cooper Flagg point guard move receives uncertainty after Mavericks-Lakers game

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd started Cooper Flagg at point guard in the team’s last two preseason games. The move gave Dallas an extremely big starting lineup — as Flagg started alongside Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II in Wednesday’s 121-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Why JJ Redick shrugged off Grant Hill comparison for Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 121-94 on Wednesday in a preseason game in Las Vegas. Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg scored 13 points and added three assists and two rebounds.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16

Jason Kidd’s response to Luka Doncic being in better shape compared to Mavericks stint, ‘we wish…’

Jason Kidd responded to Luka Doncic getting in better shape with the LA Lakers than he ever was with the Dallas Mavericks. One of the biggest talking points of the 2025 NBA offseason was the work Luka Doncic put into getting in great shape.

Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16

What is Daniel Gafford’s role with the Mavericks upon his return from this ankle injury?

Daniel Gafford is the recent recipient of a three-year, $54 million contract extension, which kicks in for the 2026-27 season and keeps him paid through 2028-29.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Do the Dallas Mavericks Have a Point Guard Problem?

The Dallas Mavericks will enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a solid roster on paper, but Kyrie Irving will be on the sidelines until January 2026 at the earliest.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 16

Pair of former NBA players question Cooper Flagg point guard experiment

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, one of the greatest floor generals ever, recognizes a point guard when he sees one, and he expects rookie Cooper Flagg to develop into that role.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis grab attention with big moment after Lakers-Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers had no answer for the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter on Wednesday and absorbed another loss in the preseason, 121-94, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16

Stats Rundown: 4 numbers from Mavericks win against Lakers

The Mavericks played in their preseason finale late Wednesday night in Las Vegas against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the final game for the Mavs this preseason.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Mavericks dominate Lakers with wild fourth quarter points differential

The Dallas Mavericks scored back-to-back wins in the preseason after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 121-94, on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16

Mavericks vs Lakers Final Score: Dallas defeats Los Angeles, 121-94

The Dallas Mavericks pulled past the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night in an odd Las Vegas “home” game, winning Dallas opted to start the massive line up again with Cooper Flagg at point, along with Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson, and Dereck Lively.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 16

Three overreactions from Mavericks' final preseason game vs. Lakers

Wednesday night (or Thursday morning, depending on what time zone you're in) saw the final game of the 2025 preseason for the Dallas Mavericks, which Jason Kidd used as a dress rehearsal against a Los Angeles Lakers team that sat every starter and some depth pieces as well.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 15

Kendrick Perkins Compares Cooper Flagg to LeBron James But With One Exception

The hype and Buzz are such that everybody and their mother expects the world from Cooper Flagg. The Duke University grad is yet to play a game in the NBA, but the Dallas Mavericks’ No.

Jason Kidd News / Yardbarker / October 14

Mavericks make big decision about Jason Kidd's future in Dallas

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / October 14

Two Undrafted Rookies Show Flashes in Dallas Mavericks' Preseason Win

Unsurprisingly, Mavericks rookie and top pick Cooper Flagg steals the show each time he steps onto the court during the NBA Preseason. Flagg isn't the only first-year player on Dallas' roster making noise in the preseason, though.

Dallas Mavericks News / Sneakers on SI / October 14

Mark Cuban Wore Kyrie Irving's Shoes in Pablo Torre Showdown

Investigative journalist Pablo Torre has uncovered some of the most intriguing sports stories of the past year. The Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast shook up the NBA thanks to its reporting on a possible salary cap scandal involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.